'Avice was a principled and determined woman who did so much for its people and achieved so many firsts. She remains an inspiration.'
, was unveiled at a ceremony at her former address, no7 Ribblesdale Place, in the Winckley Square quarter. The building is now the offices of leading architecture, design and masterplanning practice. Preston’s blue plaque scheme celebrates the links between notable figures of the past and the buildings in which they lived and worked.
Patricia Harrison, who chairs the Friends and is also a member of Preston Historical Society’s committee, said: “I am sure everyone who reads about the life of Avice Pimblett will agree she deserves a blue plaque.Appeal for information as blue plaque could honour former Preston North End player Arthur Wharton“We have been working with the historical society to address the gender imbalance when it comes to blue plaques dedicated to women in Preston.
“As a Preston business it is great to mark the history of our city and the life of such a special person in such a way. Anyone who reads the story of Avice recognises she was a principled and determined woman who did so much for its people and achieved so many firsts. She remains an inspiration.”A photo of the pioneer in Harris museum
Tracey Whalley, practice manager at FWP, told the guests at the unveiling: “FWP is honoured to accept this blue plaque from Preston Historical Society in recognition of Avice Pimblett. She was a truly inspirational woman.” The highlight of her mayoral year was a three-day fête on Avenham and Miller parks in aid of a new maternity hospital.
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