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Leeds exhibition to showcase first female firefighter

A new exhibition will celebrate the story of the first female firefighters in West Yorkshire through a series of workshops and photo displays.

Arts and social change charity Space2 has worked with Leeds Beckett University to launch its project at a former fire station in Gipton.

The story of Penny Rowntree, who became the first female firefighter in the region in 1987, at the age of 18, will be on display, alongside other women’s stories.

Ms Rowntree, from Wetherby, said she was “delighted” to have been invited to take part.


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