Women's Aerial League of the British Empire, Newbury Branch

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The Women's Aerial League of the British Empire was founded in May 1909 in London and before the year's end, a branch had been established in Newbury.

The Countess of Carnarvon was the first president and Miss Gertrude Bacon, a well-known balloonist, was secretary of the Newbury branch.

Sources

  • 36 The Idler 447-449 (1909 Oct.-1910 Mar.)


Organization names Women's Aerial League of the British Empire, Newbury Branch
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Country Great Britain
Locations Newbury
Affiliated with Women's Aerial League of the British Empire, Aerial League of the British Empire
Scope Local
Started aero 1909
Ended aero
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