Grace Kimmins
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Dame Grace Kimmins, DBE
(1871–1954) was described in Punch
(volume 156, 9 April 1919) as ... in her quiet practical way is probably as good a friend as London ever had, a description for the driving force behind the Guild of Play
and the Guild of the Poor Brave Things
.
Born Grace Mary Thyrza Hannam, she became a Wesleyan deaconess
and worked in both the Methodist West London Mission and the Bermondsey Settlement
, where she moved in 1895. In 1898, she married Charles William Kimmins in 1898.
She was active in the foundation and continuance of charitable foundations, particularly those concerned with children's play and the welfare of poor and disabled children. She founded, caused to be founded or was involved in the Methodist West London Mission, Bermondsey Settlement
, Chailey Heritage
, Guild of Play
, and Guild of the Poor Brave Things
. She also was a writer.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(1871–1954) was described in Punch
Punch (magazine)
Punch, or the London Charivari was a British weekly magazine of humour and satire established in 1841 by Henry Mayhew and engraver Ebenezer Landells. Historically, it was most influential in the 1840s and 50s, when it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration...
(volume 156, 9 April 1919) as ... in her quiet practical way is probably as good a friend as London ever had, a description for the driving force behind the Guild of Play
Guild of Play
The Guild of Play was founded by Dame Grace Kimmins and others from the Passmore Edwards Settlement to provide structured play for city girls.-Objective:...
and the Guild of the Poor Brave Things
Guild of the Poor Brave Things
The Guild of the Brave Poor Things was established in 1894 by Dame Grace Kimmins et al. to provide resources for disabled boys to enable them to make a productive place for themselves in society.-History:...
.
Born Grace Mary Thyrza Hannam, she became a Wesleyan deaconess
Deaconess
Deaconess is a non-clerical order in some Christian denominations which sees to the care of women in the community. That word comes from a Greek word diakonos as well as deacon, which means a servant or helper and occurs frequently in the Christian New Testament of the Bible. Deaconesses trace...
and worked in both the Methodist West London Mission and the Bermondsey Settlement
Bermondsey Settlement
The Bermondsey Settlement was a settlement house founded in Bermondsey, East London, by the Rev'd John Scott Lidgett. It was the only Methodist foundation among the settlements that appeared in the late 19th and early 20th century. Like other settlement houses it offered social, health and...
, where she moved in 1895. In 1898, she married Charles William Kimmins in 1898.
She was active in the foundation and continuance of charitable foundations, particularly those concerned with children's play and the welfare of poor and disabled children. She founded, caused to be founded or was involved in the Methodist West London Mission, Bermondsey Settlement
Bermondsey Settlement
The Bermondsey Settlement was a settlement house founded in Bermondsey, East London, by the Rev'd John Scott Lidgett. It was the only Methodist foundation among the settlements that appeared in the late 19th and early 20th century. Like other settlement houses it offered social, health and...
, Chailey Heritage
Chailey Heritage
The Chailey Heritage was founded out of the Guild of the Poor Brave Things in 1903 by Dame Grace Kimmins.Today the heritage is renowned for orthopaedic care, and the Chailey Heritage School...
, Guild of Play
Guild of Play
The Guild of Play was founded by Dame Grace Kimmins and others from the Passmore Edwards Settlement to provide structured play for city girls.-Objective:...
, and Guild of the Poor Brave Things
Guild of the Poor Brave Things
The Guild of the Brave Poor Things was established in 1894 by Dame Grace Kimmins et al. to provide resources for disabled boys to enable them to make a productive place for themselves in society.-History:...
. She also was a writer.
Family
Grace and Charles Kimmins had two sons:- Lieutenant-General Sir Brian Charles Hannam KimminsBrian KimminsLieutenant General Sir Brian Charles Hannam Kimmins KBE CB was General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland District.-Military career:...
(1899-1979) - Anthony Martin KimminsAnthony KimminsAnthony Kimmins was a director, playwright, screenwriter, producer and actor.Kimmins was born in Harrow, Middlesex, England on 10 November 1901, the son of the social activists Charles William Kimmins and Grace Kimmins. He served in the Royal Navy, and upon leaving the navy he became an actor.His...
(10 November 1901-19 May 1964), actor, director and producer
External links
- "Botches" (Scroll down to find "Botches")
- Chailey 1914-1918
- Chailey Heritage Hospital
- Chailey Heritage School Remembers Queen Mother
- Heritage Craft School in Chailey