Grace darling

The story of a daring rescue off the coast of Northumberland.

Grace Darling helped save 9 people from a shipwreck in the North Sea in 1838. She went on to become a Victorian hero. Learn more about her!

Grace Darling was one of the most famous heroines of the Victorian period in England. She was a national treasure, an icon, a heroine. Everybody knew the name of this ordinary woman who lived in a …

Learn about the Grace Darling rescue, where a strong and courageous woman saved nine people from a shipwreck in 1838.

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Grace Darling to the Rescue

In the churchyard of St Aidan's Church, this monument was paid for by public subscription from a fund started by Queen Victoria. Her effigy became badly corroded by the sea air and was replaced by this one in a more durable... more

Grace Darling and the sinking of the Forfarshire. The story of Grace Darling is well known. It’s often published in magazines that cater to young girls, possibly being thought to be inspirational. But why did she achieve such fame? Are the stories about her true? It’s certainly the case that she helped her father – […]