January 4, 1972

Rose Heilbron becomes the first female judge to sit at the Old Bailey in London, England.

Rose Heilbron- Barrister- Associated Links:

Rose Heilbron | First 100 Years: https://first100years.org.uk/rose-heilbron/
Rose Heilbron | The Jewish Virtual Library: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/dame-rose-heilbron

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