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In the Picture

02 Mar 2026

A leotard and belt once worn by the city’s own female wrestler Sue Brittain, later known to opponents as Lady Satan. Outside the ropes the pioneering grappler’s real name was Marjorie Farrar. She lived in Pudsey and throughout her career, fought a series of legal battles to be allowed to compete, including using equal opportunities legislation against the then Greater London Council during a two-day court hearing in 1979.

In the Picture: A leotard and belt once worn by the city’s own female wrestler Sue Brittain, later known to opponents as Lady Satan. Outside the ropes the pioneering grappler’s real name was Marjorie Farrar. She lived in Pudsey and throughout her career, fought a series of legal battles to be allowed to compete, including using equal opportunities legislation against the then Greater London Council during a two-day court hearing in 1979.
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