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Plymouth topographic map

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Plymouth

In 1919, Nancy Astor was elected the first-ever female member of parliament to take office in the British Houses of Parliament for the constituency of Plymouth Sutton. She was elected to the seat vacated by her husband Waldorf Astor on his elevation to the peerage. Lady Astor was a vibrantly active campaigner for her resident constituents.

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Name: Plymouth topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom (50.33274 -4.20553 50.44417 -4.01961)

Average elevation: 46 m

Minimum elevation: -38 m

Maximum elevation: 199 m

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