The stone lady - Telegraph What is the Lincolnshire town of Grantham best known for? In the 14th century, Edmund of Langley, fifth son of Edward III, lived in Grantham Castle. The town was also the first place in the world after London to recruit and train women police officers. The great scientist Sir Isaac Newton, who was born nearby, attended the King's School, Grantham. But for most people, the town will forever be associated with Margaret Thatcher, this country's first, and so far only, woman prime minister. It is hard to think of a better candidate for the town to honour, yet it has no statue of its most famous daughter. There was some reluctance locally after it was suggested that a statue might be donated by the House of Commons authorities; now there is some dispute as to whether the offer was made. If it wasn't, surely the town should commission its own.