Grace Kimmins

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Dame Grace Kimmins, DBE (1871-1954) was described in Punch (volume 156, April 9, 1919) as '... in her quiet practical way is probably as good a friend as London ever had', a remarkable description for the driving force behind the Guild of Play and the Guild of the Poor Brave Things.

Grace Kimmins was active in the foundation and continuance of charitable foundations. She founded, caused to be founded or was inviolved in:

• The Chailey Heritage
• The Guild of Play
• The Guild of the Poor Brave Things

She was married to Dr. C W Kimmins and gave birth to two sons:

• Brian Charles Hannan Kimmins (1899 - 19??)
• Anthony Martin Kimmins (10 November 1901 - 19 May 1964), actor, director and producer^[1]

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• "Botches" (Scroll down to find "Botches")
• Chailey 1914-1918
• Chailey Heritage Hospital
• Chailey Heritage School Remembers Queen Mother
• Heritage Craft School in Chailey