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Mary Evelyn Roxburgh (10 October 1896 – 24 April 1973) is believed to have been the first woman electrical engineer in Scotland and government factory inspector in England.
Later, she left Metro-Vicks for British Thomson-Houston, known primarily for its electrical systems and , and located in the Midlands region. In 1928, Roxburgh was appointed to a government agency to become HM Inspector of Factory, responsible for health and safety inspections.
In a major career change, she left engineering to take the required training to be a
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Evi Roxburgh died 24 April 1973. She is buried with her sister in the local village churchyard of St. Mary's.
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