Sarah Ann Henley

Sarah Ann Henley
Born(1862-06-08)8 June 1862
Died31 March 1948(1948-03-31) (aged 85)
Resting placeAvon View Cemetery
NationalityBritish
SpouseEdward Lane

Sarah Ann Henley (8 July 1862 – 31 March 1948) was a barmaid from Easton, Bristol, who became famous in 1885 for surviving a suicide attempt by jumping from the Clifton Suspension Bridge, a fall of almost 75 metres (246 ft).[1]

  1. ^ Chenery, T., ed. (9 May 1885). "LEAP FROM CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE". The Times (31442). London, UK: Times Newspapers Ltd. pg. 9, col F. ISSN 0140-0460. OCLC 145340223.