Mary Challenger

Mary Challenger was born and brought up in Blaenavon, Gwent. Awarded a scholarship to Newport School of Art, she specialised in book illustration and gained a National Diploma in Design. She later trained as a teacher in London and taught art at two secondary schools before marrying and having two children. Returning to her career as a supply teacher, she then taught at a primary school before retiring. She lives in Blaenavon.

Mary Challenger was born and brought up in Blaenavon, Gwent. Awarded a scholarship to Newport School of Art, she specialised in book illustration and gained a National Diploma in Design. She later trained as a teacher in London and taught art at two secondary schools before marrying and having two children. Returning to her career as a supply teacher, she then taught at a primary school before retiring. She lives in Blaenavon. See less