EMMA SHARP
WR-NW, 01-2020
Emma Sharp (1832–1920) was a notable English walker of the 19th century.
In 1864, Emma Sharp walked 1.000 miles in 1.000 hours.
On October 29, 1864, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Emma Sharp became the first woman to complete the 1.000 miles Challenge.
She was married to mechanic John Sharp. Her great great granddaughter Kathy Nicol was interviewed on the subject of the 1.000 mile walk in 2009.
Emma Sharp (1832–1920) was a notable English walker of the 19th century.
In 1864, Emma Sharp walked 1.000 miles in 1.000 hours.
On October 29, 1864, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Emma Sharp became the first woman to complete the 1.000 miles Challenge.
She was married to mechanic John Sharp. Her great great granddaughter Kathy Nicol was interviewed on the subject of the 1.000 mile walk in 2009.
