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Maud Burnett
Played by Carolyn Pickles
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| Date of birth |
27 February 1863
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| Place of birth |
Tynemouth
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| Age at outbreak of WW1 |
51
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| Address |
Collingwood Terrace, Tynemouth
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Based on a real Tyneside pioneer, Maud Burnett is a well-respected local councillor who launched a pilot scheme for female scavengers in February 1915 to provide local women with new employment.
