'English Heritage said she had a ‘profound and lasting impact’ on the then-deprived borough of Bermondsey.' Photo: Ada Salter

'Ada Salter became the first female mayor of a London borough in 1922.'

Blue plaque for Ada Salter

'Ada Salter became the first female mayor of a London borough in 1922.'

by Rebecca Hardy 3rd February 2023

English Heritage will be unveiling a blue plaque to commemorate the Quaker Ada Salter.