Etty Hirst was born on 28 August 1902 in Ecclesall, Yorkshire. Her parents were Benjamin Fullwood and Laura Hirst. She had five brothers and one sister. Etty Hirst died on the 8th December 1939 when she was only 37 years old.
This photo was taken in 1937 when Etty receivied the silver medal from the Associates of the Victoria College of Music.