About Muriel Powell
Lived 1889 – 1972 (aged 82–83). Muriel Powell was a nurse.
Muriel Powell (1889–1972), often referred to as Matron Powell, was the successor to Dame Grace Kimmins in the Chailey Heritage School and was the founder of Searchlight which continued the work of the Chailey Heritage School for students from age 15 into adulthood.
From 1924 until her resignation in 1933, Powell was Matron of the Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital, at Tide Mills, East Sussex.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Muriel Powell?
English nurse and benefactor
When was Muriel Powell born?
Muriel Powell was born in 1889.
When did Muriel Powell die?
Muriel Powell died in 1972.
What was Muriel Powell's occupation?
Muriel Powell was a nurse.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Muriel Powell (charity administrator)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Muriel Powell. https://biography.guide/muriel-powell-nurse/
MLA: "Muriel Powell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/muriel-powell-nurse/.
Chicago: "Muriel Powell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/muriel-powell-nurse/.
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