Peggy Braithwaite becomes an official lighthouse keeper at Walney Island.
In 1943, at the age of 18, Peggy Braithwaite took on the responsibilities of an official lighthouse keeper at Walney Island Lighthouse. Her role marked the beginning of her formal service, solidifying her place in the tradition of lighthouse keeping. This appointment was notable, given the era's gender expectations that typically relegated women to domestic roles, making Peggy's career all the more remarkable.