Dame Sibyl Mary Hathaway
(1884-1974), Dame of SarkSitter in 5 portraits
Succeeded her father in 1927 as 21st seigneur and Dame of Sark. Responsible for maintaining it's unique laws and peaceful atmosphere, unpolluted by cars or planes. Dame Sybil's fame rests on her tact and bravery during the German occupation of the Channel Islands (1940-5). Her subsequent flair in publicising the islands attractions in the media brought Sark prosperity.
by Pamela Chandler
modern bromide print from original negative, 17 February 1961
NPG x88825
by Walter Bird
bromide print, 2 July 1965
NPG x168197
by Keystone Press Agency Ltd
bromide press print, 12 January 1972
NPG x182309
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