What do you know about Sheila Scott?
- 23rd October 2024
We are looking for help to find out more about Worcester born Sheila Scott and expand our archive collections for future researchers. Join us at The Hive to share your knowledge or let us know via our online enquiry form.
Perhaps best known as a female aviator who in her lifetime broke over one hundred records, including the first solo around the world flight by a British subject, the longest-distance solo flight, and only the third around the world flight by a woman.
Her links to Worcester remain largely forgotten.
Born Sheila Christine Hopkins on 27 April 1922 at 12 Park Avenue and baptised at All Saints Church in Worcester, Sheila lived in Worcester until around 1939 and attended Alice Ottley School. After working as a nurse, actress and model, she first learnt to fly in 1959. Before moving from Worcester she also lived at 5 Sunnyside Road and 29 Beech Avenue, later 8 Beech Avenue North. Her father worked at Hopkins confectioners in Broad Street and was an Alderman of the city of Worcester.
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After her round the world flight in 1966 Sheila was invited back to Worcester by the mayor and received the OBE from the Queen in 1968. Her painting was bought for Worcester Art Gallery in 1969.
Waldron West, Ernest; Sheila Scott (1922-1988); Worcester City Museums; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/sheila-scott-19221988-52709
• Do you have any memories of Sheila or her family?
• Did you attend Alice Ottley school? Do you remember Alderman Hopkins or the confectioners in Broad Street? Do you have memories of seeing her on television?
• We are looking to gather your memories of Sheila to celebrate her achievements and affirm her connections with Worcestershire
• Do you have any paper records or photographs that you would consider depositing with us to help create an archive of information available to researchers?
• Has Sheila inspired you in your life/career?
If you can help us please join us between 10:00-15:00 at The Hive on Monday 28th October 2024 to record your memories, show us your photographs and documents or just discover more about her. Alternatively, please use our online enquiry form to let us know. Details can also be found on our events page or sign up on facebook to show your interest.
We look forward to learning more about Sheila.
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