A blue plaque has been installed in memory of the first female Mayor of St Albans.

Margaret Wix made history in 1924 when she became the first woman to be elected to the position.

Now, a century on, a plaque located at 40 Holywell Hill - where she lived while serving as Mayor - has been displayed in her honour.

A ceremony took place last week (July 25), where Dean of St Albans Cathedral Jo Kelly-Moore carried out the big unveiling.

The plaque was unveiled at 40 Holywell HillThe plaque was unveiled at 40 Holywell Hill (Image: St Albans Cathedral)

She said: "As the first female Dean of St Albans it is a joy and a privilege to launch the newest St Albans Blue Plaque to remember an extraordinary woman. 

"Margaret had particular compassion for those in most need, and I hope that all who see this Blue Plaque will be inspired by her generous and caring service in our city where today many people continue to have significant need and need our caring response".

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Margaret was awarded the Freedom of the City for her efforts in 1943, and 12 years later the Margaret Wix Primary School was opened in her name.

She was born in Bath but moved to St Albans at the age of eight when her father got a job in the city.

Five years before becoming Mayor, she was also elected to serve as the first female councillor in St Albans.

Since her time as Mayor, several women have gone on to hold the role, and two women have been elected as the city's Member of Parliament.

In 2005 Anne Main became the first female MP for the St Albans constituency and she was succeeded by current incumbent Daisy Cooper.

In 1953, the then Dean of St Albans Cuthbert Thicknesse, said: “Margaret Wix was a character because she was so deliberately normal, modest and down right.

"She hated humbug and intrigue; she spoke her mind without fear and without offence.

"For all her decided opinions and principles, she made no political enemies. Everyone recognised an honesty of purpose and integrity of mind which she derived from her simple and devout faith."