Memories of Elisabeth Hagedorn

James, a local resident, has emailed Northwest 6 - apropos, I think, of this post about the plaque on 15 Ravenshaw Street honouring Elisabeth Hagedorn who lived there.

I remember Miss Hagedorn whose mother is the subject of the plaque. Miss Hagedorn used to walk for miles every morning, her shopping trolley full of food for the birds. She would make frequent stops and put some bread and biscuits on walls and other places on her route. The birds used to recognise her and followed her wherever she went. Her house was full of birds too and she would look after sick and injured ones.

I once asked her about the plaque and she said that her mother was not famous but that she was simply a wonderful mother and that the family had the plaque made in order to pay tribute to her.

A great story, well worth sharing. Thanks, James.

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