Today Grace Darling is remembered as the lighthouse heroine who demonstrated female courage and bravery. In 1987 Royal Doulton produced a statuette of Grace, with abundant, shoulder-length black hair which appears to be a combination of Elizabeth Taylor and Snow white..
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) still use the legacy of Grace Darling to promote sea safety and the use of lifeboats.
Yet, sadly new generations are unaware of the figure of Grace Darling and her importance. Therefore this brief overview of her life is important in order to keep her legacy alive.
The story of Grace Darling is also available in these books: