Winifred Collins blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Winifred Collins nèe Sayer 1897-1992 The first lady to sing live on British radio from the Marconi Company's New Street Works in March 1920. Lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Chelmsford City Council.

Winifred Collins, nee Sayer, was a pioneering figure in British broadcasting history as she became the first woman to perform live on British radio in March 1920 from the Marconi Company's New Street Works. Her performance marked an important milestone in the development of broadcast media in Britain.