Verily Anderson
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Verily Anderson was a British writer, best known for writing the screenplay for No Kidding
, based on the book Beware of Children, writing Brownie books and writing the genealogy books about the Gurney, Barclay and Buxton families. Verily Bruce was educated at Edgbaston High School for Girls
, Birmingham from the age of 4 to 7, then she attended Normanhurst school in Battle, Sussex. At 16 Verily went to Royal College of Music
in London. She was in the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry between 1938 and 1941. From 2 August 1940, her married name became Verily Anderson. She was with the BBC
in TV and radio between 1946 and 2002 working on Woman's Hour
and writing TV Plays.
On 10 August 1971, she married Paul Edward Paget
. She last resided in Northrepps
, Norfolk, and is buried with her husband in neighbouring Sidestrand
.
Verily was born as Verily Bruce on 12 January 1915. She was the daughter of Francis Rosslyn Courtenay Bruce and Rachel Gurney. She married, firstly, Captain Donald Clive Anderson, son of Frank Anderson, on 2 August 1940.
She died at home on 16 July 2010, just after completing a book.
1. Marian Anderson
2. Rachel Anderson is also a writer mostly of Children’s literature
3. Eddie Anderson is a Television Producer.
4. Janie Anderson (now Janie Hampton) is a writer and radio presenter
5. Alexandra Walker (née Anderson) is a literacy tutor to young people.
No Kidding (film)
No Kidding is a 1960 British comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas featuring Leslie Phillips, Geraldine McEwan and Irene Handl, Noel Purcell and Julia Lockwood. The film is adapted from Verily Andersons novel Beware of Children.-Plot:...
, based on the book Beware of Children, writing Brownie books and writing the genealogy books about the Gurney, Barclay and Buxton families. Verily Bruce was educated at Edgbaston High School for Girls
Edgbaston High School
Edgbaston High School for Girls is an independent all girls primary and secondary school in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England. The current headmistress is Dr. Ruth Weeks. It has over 900 girls, in four departments, aged 2-18.-History:...
, Birmingham from the age of 4 to 7, then she attended Normanhurst school in Battle, Sussex. At 16 Verily went to Royal College of Music
Royal College of Music
The Royal College of Music is a conservatoire founded by Royal Charter in 1882, located in South Kensington, London, England.-Background:The first director was Sir George Grove and he was followed by Sir Hubert Parry...
in London. She was in the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry between 1938 and 1941. From 2 August 1940, her married name became Verily Anderson. She was with the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
in TV and radio between 1946 and 2002 working on Woman's Hour
Woman's Hour
Woman's Hour is a radio magazine programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in the United Kingdom.-History:Created by Norman Collins and originally presented by Alan Ivimey the programme was first broadcast on 7 October 1946 on the BBC's Light Programme . It was transferred to its current home in 1973...
and writing TV Plays.
On 10 August 1971, she married Paul Edward Paget
Paul Edward Paget
Paul Edward Paget was the son of Henry Luke Paget, Bishop of Chester. He became business partner of John Seely , whom he met at Cambridge and with whom he restored many damaged church buildings after World War II....
. She last resided in Northrepps
Northrepps
Northrepps is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is southeast of Cromer, north of Norwich and north of London. The village lies west of the A149 which runs between Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth. The nearest railway station is at Cromer for the Bittern...
, Norfolk, and is buried with her husband in neighbouring Sidestrand
Sidestrand
Sidestrand is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is North of Norwich, South East of Cromer and north-east of London.The nearest railway station is at North Walsham for the Bittern Line which runs between Cromer and Norwich...
.
Verily was born as Verily Bruce on 12 January 1915. She was the daughter of Francis Rosslyn Courtenay Bruce and Rachel Gurney. She married, firstly, Captain Donald Clive Anderson, son of Frank Anderson, on 2 August 1940.
She died at home on 16 July 2010, just after completing a book.
Children
Children of Verily Bruce and Captain Donald Clive Anderson.1. Marian Anderson
2. Rachel Anderson is also a writer mostly of Children’s literature
3. Eddie Anderson is a Television Producer.
4. Janie Anderson (now Janie Hampton) is a writer and radio presenter
5. Alexandra Walker (née Anderson) is a literacy tutor to young people.
Gurney family history and genealogy
Verily Anderson has written two books about the Gurney, Barclay and Buxton families:- NorthreppsNorthreppsNorthrepps is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is southeast of Cromer, north of Norwich and north of London. The village lies west of the A149 which runs between Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth. The nearest railway station is at Cromer for the Bittern...
Grandchildren (ISBN 1-898030-67-7)- NorthreppsNorthreppsNorthrepps is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is southeast of Cromer, north of Norwich and north of London. The village lies west of the A149 which runs between Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth. The nearest railway station is at Cromer for the Bittern...
is a large manor house near Cromer, Norfolk, England that has been occupied by the same family for more than eight generations. This family now has thousands of members; many of whom have made their mark on British society. Notable are Thomas Fowell Buxton, of slave emancipation fame, and Elizabeth FryElizabeth FryElizabeth Fry , née Gurney, was an English prison reformer, social reformer and, as a Quaker, a Christian philanthropist...
, the social reformer. For the Buxton, Barclay and Gurney families Northrepps has been a central focus for many years and Verily Anderson recalls life at the house, providing a close-up account of family life through the eyes of the many children that used the house over generations.
- Northrepps
- Friends and Relations (ISBN 1-898030-84-7)
- This book is a detailed family history of the Gurney family, using information from family records.
Brownie Books
- Brownies' Day Abroad, published 1984.
- Brownies' Cook-Book, published 1974.
- Towards the Golden Hand. A play for Brownies. Published 1948
- Magic for the Golden Bar, Published 1953
- Amanda and the Brownies, Illustrated by Joan Milroy. Published 1960
- The Brownies and the Ponies, Illustrated by Edgar Norfield. Published 1965
- The Brownies and the Christening, published 1977
- The Brownies and the Wedding Day, published 1974
- Brownies on Wheels, published 1966
- The Brownies and the Golden Hand, Illustrated by Edgar Norfield. Published 1963
Other children's books
- Vanload to Venice, Illustrated by Margaret Ingram. Published 1961
- Camp Fire Cook-Book published 1976.
- Clover Coverdale published 1966.
Autobiography
- Our Square, published 1957.
- Scrambled Egg for Christmas: line drawings by Marian O'Hare, published 1970.
- Spam Tomorrow, published 1956.
- Beware of Children, published 1958.
- Daughters of Divinity, published 1960.
- The Flo Affair, published 1963.
- Nine Times Never, Illustrated by Edward LewisEdward LewisEdward Lewis may refer to:*Ed Lewis , American jazz trumpeter*Ed Lewis , American wrestler best known as Ed "The Strangler" Lewis*Eddie Lewis...
. Published 1962 - The Yorks in London. Illustrated by Nathaniel MayerNathaniel MayerNathaniel Mayer was a rhythm & blues singer who started his career in the early 1960s at Fortune Records in Detroit...
. Published 1964
Biography
- The Last of the Eccentrics: A Life of Rosslyn Bruce, published 1972.
- The Northrepps Grandchildren, published 1968.
- The De Veres of Castle Hedingham, published 1993.
- Friends and Relations, published 1980