1995
SP0686 : "The Spirit of Birmingham" Outside Council House 1995
taken 30 years ago, near to Birmingham, England

"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.