Edith Smith
(1880-1924)

Died aged c. 44

Edith Smith (21 November 1876 – 26 June 1923) was the first female police officer in the United Kingdom with full power of arrest.

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Commemorated on 3 plaques

PC Edith Smith 1880-1924 pioneer policewoman served in Grantham 1915-1918

St Peter's Hill, Grantham, United Kingdom where they was

Edith Smith pioneer policewoman (1876-1923) lived here. Born, bred and raised her family on Oxton. Edith became the first warranted Woman Police Officer in Britain in December 1915.

18 Palm Hill, Oxton, United Kingdom where they lived

Edith Smith Pioneer Policewoman (1876-1923) lived here. Born, bred and raised her family in Oxton. Edith became the first warranted police woman in Britain in December 1915

36 Wellington Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, United Kingdom where they lived