Vera Selby(1930-2023)
She was the first winner of the women's snooker world title in 1976, and won the title for a second time as a 51-year-old in 1981. She was World Billiards champion eight times during the 1970s.
She was also a seamstress and artist, and taught art at Northumbria University.
She received an MBE for her contributions to snooker and billiards.
She was also a seamstress and artist, and taught art at Northumbria University.
She received an MBE for her contributions to snooker and billiards.