EMMA SHARP
WR-NW, 12-2022
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 broke 1.000 miles World Record of walking.
She was married to mechanic John Sharp.
Her granddaughter Ann Land retained her walking stick as a memento.
Her great great granddaughter Kathy Nicol was interviewed on the subject of the 1.000 mile walk in 2009. She said: “I think she did it to show she could do it and to put women on the map. She became quite a celebrity".
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 broke 1.000 miles World Record of walking.
She was married to mechanic John Sharp.
Her granddaughter Ann Land retained her walking stick as a memento.
Her great great granddaughter Kathy Nicol was interviewed on the subject of the 1.000 mile walk in 2009. She said: “I think she did it to show she could do it and to put women on the map. She became quite a celebrity".
