For the first 100 years of the plaque scheme’s existence, the majority of those honoured were male (Image: Getty) Britain's first female neurosurgeon and newspaper photographer are among a record number of women being honoured this year with a blue plaque. The English Heritage scheme, which has been running in London for more than 150 years, recognises 1,003 inspirational people for their achievements across arts and science. For the first hundred years of the plaque scheme’s existence, the great majority of those honoured were male. However now just over 15% mark women’s achievements after a dramatic rise in the number of public…
