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Sophie Peirce

Sophie Catherine Theresa Mary Peirce-Evans, later known as Mary, Lady Heath
Knockaderry, near Newcastle West 1896 - London 1939
Irish aviator, dispatch rider in World War 1; who helped introduce women's athletics into the Olympics.
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date?

Newcastle West - An Caisleán Nua / Sophie Peirce

Description

Octagonal plaque showing Sophie Peirce, a airplain and a runner. Below the plaque a stone with inscription SOPHIE PEIRCE 1897-1939

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

A Silver Voice from Ireland, Postcards from Newcastle West.
A Clatter of the Law, Lady Icarus.

Locatie (N 52°27'2" - W 9°3'39") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie243; Photograph: 18 June 2014
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