Margaret Rowntree
(1899-1983)
woman
Died aged c. 84
Commemorated on 2 plaques
Albert Square On the site of the Rowntree Clock Tower, erected in memory of the town's first woman mayor, Margaret Rowntree, M.B.E., was originally the Parish Pump. This was used to supply local householders with water which was distributed on carts. The butcher's shop opposite on the junction of North Albert Street and Adelaide Street is believed to be the first business established in the town.
Lord Street, Fleetwood, United Kingdom where they was
This clock was bequeathed to the Town by Margaret Elizabeth Rowntree, M.B.E. (Widow of Lawrence Tather Rowntree) first woman Mayor and Alderman of the Borough of Fleetwood. Born 3rd February 1899 Died 13 February 1983
Lord Street, Fleetwood, United Kingdom where they was