Cicely Hale
Hale, Cicely Bertha (1884–1981), suffragette and health visitor
About Cicely Hale
Lived 1884 – 1981 (aged 97). Cicely Hale was a writer, suffragette and health visitor.
Cicely Bertha Hale (5 September 1884 – 28 May 1981 ) was an English suffragette, health visitor, and author. Mary Home and Aeta Lamb were said, by Mary Leigh, to be the "brains" behind Christabel Pankhurst's speeches. While there Hale offered a news-cutting and research service, and in 1912 she became in charge of the department. Hale talks about her involvement with the WSPU, the work of its Information Department, and about her colleagues, Mary Home, and Aeta Lamb. The interview collection also contains an interview with Hale's sister, Lady Beatrice Ricardo.
Hale lived with policewoman Ann Campbell for twenty years.
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Who was Cicely Hale?
Hale, Cicely Bertha (1884–1981), suffragette and health visitor
When was Cicely Hale born?
Cicely Hale was born on 17 January 1884.
When did Cicely Hale die?
Cicely Hale died on 17 January 1981.
What was Cicely Hale's occupation?
Cicely Hale was a writer, suffragette and health visitor.
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