Hertha Ayrton was an engineer, mathematician and inventor. She was born in Portsea, Portsmouth on April, 28 1854 and died in Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex on August 26, 1923. Her research in vortices in water and air led to the invention of the Ayrton fan, which was used in the trenches of the First World War to get rid of gas and poison. She was also closely involved with the fight for women's suffrage. Here, Hertha Ayrton has been painted by Mme. Darmesteter.placeholder image
Hertha Ayrton was an engineer, mathematician and inventor. She was born in Portsea, Portsmouth on April, 28 1854 and died in Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex on August 26, 1923. Her research in vortices in water and air led to the invention of the Ayrton fan, which was used in the trenches of the First World War to get rid of gas and poison. She was also closely involved with the fight for women's suffrage. Here, Hertha Ayrton has been painted by Mme. Darmesteter.

International Women's Day: 17 inspirational women who have called Portsmouth home

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By ron Melton

Engagement Editor

Published 8th Mar 2021, 16:24 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2021, 17:11 BST
Women have played a remarkable role in Portsmouth’s rich history.

To celebrate International Women’s Day today, we want to uphold the achievements of local women and the impact they have had not just on this city but the world.

Across these pages, we’ve pictured some of the women from across The News’ patch who have done extraordinary things – from executing engineering genius to securing victory on sport’s biggest stage.

The theme of International Women’s Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. You can learn more about the civil awareness day and its aims here.

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Author Michelle Magorian, who was born in Southsea, is best known for her first novel, Goodnight Mister Tom. The tome won the 1982 Guardian Prize for British children's books and has since been adapted for the big screen on multiple occasions. Michelle Magorian also wrote Back Home, and A Little Love Song.

5. Michelle Magorian

Author Michelle Magorian, who was born in Southsea, is best known for her first novel, Goodnight Mister Tom. The tome won the 1982 Guardian Prize for British children's books and has since been adapted for the big screen on multiple occasions. Michelle Magorian also wrote Back Home, and A Little Love Song. Photo: Tim P. Whitby

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Rachel Lowe MBE is a board game developer and entrepreneur. She appeared on the hit BBC show Dragon's Den in 2004, and although she failed to secure investment, her idea for the board game Destination was launched at Hamleys in 2004 and shifted more units than Monopoly in its first year. More than 20 versions of the game have since been published and Rachel continues to inspire with new ventures, including The Portsmouth Puzzle.

6. Rachel Lowe MBE

Rachel Lowe MBE is a board game developer and entrepreneur. She appeared on the hit BBC show Dragon's Den in 2004, and although she failed to secure investment, her idea for the board game Destination was launched at Hamleys in 2004 and shifted more units than Monopoly in its first year. More than 20 versions of the game have since been published and Rachel continues to inspire with new ventures, including The Portsmouth Puzzle. Photo: Contributed

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Dr Alexzandra Hildred is the Head of Research and Curator of Ordnance and Human Remains at the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. She joined the project to research and raise the Mary Rose as a graduate archaeologist in 1979, and provided a vital link between its diving team and the world's media to explain what was happening as the Tudor warship was raised from the Solent in 1982. Dr Hildred celebrated her 40th anniversary working with the Mary Rose in 2019.

7. Dr Alexzandra Hildred

Dr Alexzandra Hildred is the Head of Research and Curator of Ordnance and Human Remains at the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. She joined the project to research and raise the Mary Rose as a graduate archaeologist in 1979, and provided a vital link between its diving team and the world's media to explain what was happening as the Tudor warship was raised from the Solent in 1982. Dr Hildred celebrated her 40th anniversary working with the Mary Rose in 2019. Photo: Sarah Standing

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Born in Portsmouth, Amanda Lamb is television presenter and former model. She is well-known for presenting a Place in the Sun between 2001 and 2005 and has since appeared in a number of other hit shows, including Harry Hill's TV Burp and Pointless Celebrities.

8. Amanda Lamb

Born in Portsmouth, Amanda Lamb is television presenter and former model. She is well-known for presenting a Place in the Sun between 2001 and 2005 and has since appeared in a number of other hit shows, including Harry Hill's TV Burp and Pointless Celebrities. Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie

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