While researching Hertha Ayrton for The Cambridge First All-Ladies Fire Brigade, we’ve uncovered dozens of places, buildings, artworks, streets, awards, fellowships – and more – that have been named after or inspired by her.
So we’ve created a map to collect together everything we can find today that reflects Hertha’s life and legacy, and the places that were part of her life.
Click to visit the map and explore Hertha’s legacy across the globe… It’s open source, so feel free to add any Ayrton influences that you know about!
Or message the Fire Brigade Musical team here to let us know about something you’d like us to add.
This is part of “Marking Marks”, a year-long celebration of Hertha’s influence. It’s 120 years after she was awarded the Hughes Medal by The Royal Society and in 2026 there are still places, awards and events being named in her legacy. Like this classroom at the University of Edinburgh…
Head to our Linktree to find out more and get involved in Making Marks 2026!
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