C W Kimmins
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Dr. Charles William "C. W." Kimmins (1856-1948) was an educational psychologist and was appointed chief inspector of the education department of the now defunct London County Council
in 1904. He was appointed Chief Inspector at the Education Department of the LCC
in 1904.
His wife was Grace Kimmins
(Chailey Heritage
, the Guild of the Poor Brave Things
); he was reportedly a great influence on her work.
London County Council
London County Council was the principal local government body for the County of London, throughout its 1889–1965 existence, and the first London-wide general municipal authority to be directly elected. It covered the area today known as Inner London and was replaced by the Greater London Council...
in 1904. He was appointed Chief Inspector at the Education Department of the LCC
London County Council
London County Council was the principal local government body for the County of London, throughout its 1889–1965 existence, and the first London-wide general municipal authority to be directly elected. It covered the area today known as Inner London and was replaced by the Greater London Council...
in 1904.
His wife was Grace Kimmins
Grace Kimmins
Dame Grace Kimmins, DBE was described in Punch as ... in her quiet practical way is probably as good a friend as London ever had, a description for the driving force behind the Guild of Play and the Guild of the Poor Brave Things.Born Grace Mary Thyrza Hannam, she became a Wesleyan deaconess and...
(Chailey Heritage
Chailey Heritage
The Chailey Heritage was founded out of the Guild of the Poor Brave Things in 1903 by Dame Grace Kimmins.Today the heritage is renowned for orthopaedic care, and the Chailey Heritage School...
, the Guild of the Poor Brave Things
Guild of the Poor Brave Things
The Guild of the Brave Poor Things was established in 1894 by Dame Grace Kimmins et al. to provide resources for disabled boys to enable them to make a productive place for themselves in society.-History:...
); he was reportedly a great influence on her work.
Family
- Grace KimminsGrace KimminsDame Grace Kimmins, DBE was described in Punch as ... in her quiet practical way is probably as good a friend as London ever had, a description for the driving force behind the Guild of Play and the Guild of the Poor Brave Things.Born Grace Mary Thyrza Hannam, she became a Wesleyan deaconess and...
, wife - Sir Brian Charles Hannan KimminsBrian KimminsLieutenant General Sir Brian Charles Hannam Kimmins KBE CB was General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland District.-Military career:...
(1899–1979), British Army General, elder son - Anthony Martin KimminsAnthony KimminsAnthony Kimmins was a director, playwright, screenwriter, producer and actor.Kimmins was born in Harrow, Middlesex, England on 10 November 1901, the son of the social activists Charles William Kimmins and Grace Kimmins. He served in the Royal Navy, and upon leaving the navy he became an actor.His...
(1901–1964), actor, director and producer, younger son
External links
- Chailey Heritage Hospital
- "HAT THE FINNIEST (sic) PIECE OF APPAREL, SCIENTIST FINDS (Scroll down for snippet on page)
- Petticoat Discipline Monthly: Christmas Annual 2000
- The rise and progress of the Dalton plan, reflections and opinions after more than three years' working of the plan, by A. J. Lynch, preface by Dr. C.W. Kimmins.