"The Spirit of Birmingham" Outside... (C) Roy Hughes

SP0686 : "The Spirit of Birmingham" Outside Council House 1995

taken 23 years ago, near to Birmingham, Great Britain

"The Spirit of Birmingham" Outside Council House 1995

Lisa Clayton, later Viscountess Cobham was the first British woman to sail single-handed and non-stop around the world. She set out in September 1994 and returned on 29th June 1995 after 285 days at sea. Her yacht was The Spirit of Birmingham and is seen here on display outside the Council House shortly after her return.

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Grid Square: SP0686, 2239 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Roy Hughes (find more nearby)
Date Taken: July 1995 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 5 February, 2012
Geographical Context: City, Town centre People, Events
Subject Location: OSGB36: SP 0671 8689 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:28.7937N 1:54.1578W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SP 0672 8684
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)