Mary Middleton Murry

Overview

Mary Middleton Murry (née Gamble) born Lincolnshire, England August 4, 1897 (d. 1983). British writer, poet, and peace activist. Speaker for Peace Pledge Union; leader of Women’s Peace Campaign opposing World War II, 1939.

Quotations

“This campaign is designed not only to give expression to women's revolt against war, but to their demand that the Government should, at the earliest possible moment, use the method of negotiation to secure a lasting peace.” (Dec. 16, 1939, Peace Pledge Union; photo pinterest)