1871-1960
In the Special Sporting Edition of Lilliput of June 1950, Denzil Batchelor wrote:
She is the greatest English all-rounder her sex has produced up to now. She began her career of pre-eminence in several sports by winning the Wimbledon singles in 1887 at the age of fifteen. She went on to win the title five times before retiring unbeaten in 1893. Next she turned to golf, at which she played in international matches and won the national championships in 1904. There was also hockey; she twice played for England against Ireland. She was also in the first flight as an archer, as well as being one of the most accomplished skaters of her day.
Well done, Lottie.
PS: Does that mean Victorian ladies had legs ?
PS: Does that mean Victorian ladies had legs ?
