Born Newcastle-under-Lyme. Writer, reformer and pacifist, best known work: "Testament of Youth". Met Winifred Holtby at Somerville College, lived with her after graduation. She later wrote "Testament of Friendship" about their long relationship. Died in a nursing home at 15 Oakwood Road, Wimbledon. Her daughter is the Liberal politician Shirley Williams.
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Vera Brittain
English Heritage Vera Brittain, 1893 - 1970 Winifred Holtby, 1898 - 1935 w...
Vera Brittain author 1893 - 1970 lived here 1923 - 1927. Westminster City Cou...
Born Edinburgh's New Town. Never a well man, he tried living in various place...
Formed initially to preserve Jane's cottage in the village of Chawton, Hampsh...
Born Dalquhurn (now part of Renton) Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Poet and author...
