Background
Marjory Gill was born in Bexleyheath, Kent.
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Marjory Allen
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She was educated at Bedales School and University College, Reading, where she took a diploma course in horticulture.
Career
Clifford Allen, who had been created 1st Baron Allen of Hurtwood in 1932, died in 1939, and Lady Allen threw herself into her work, also becoming interested in the welfare of children. Her campaigning for children in institutional care led to the passing of the Children Acting 1948. After World World War II she served as a liaison officer with United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund in Europe and the Middle East.
She campaigned for facilities for children growing up in the new high-rise developments in Britain"s cities and wrote a series of illustrated books on the subject of playgrounds, and at least one book on adventure playgrounds, spaces for free creativity by children, which helped the idea spread worldwide.
Achievements
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She was chairman (1942–1948) and president (1948–1951) of the Nursery School Association of Great Britain, founder president of the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education, a member of the Central Advisory Council for Education (1945–1949), and chairman of the Advisory Council on Children"s Entertainment Films (1944–1950).
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Political Party
Labour Party