On this day in UK history – 4th January

On this day in UK history:

4^th January 1972 – Rose Heilbron became Britain’s first female judge at the Old Bailey.

One of many “firsts” in her career:

·         First female to win a scholarship to Gray’s Inn

·         First female to be appointed King’s Counsel in England

·         First female to lead in a murder case

·         First female Recorder

·         First female judge to sit at the Old Bailey

·         First female Treasurer of Gray’s Inn