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Isabel Stuart (known as "Belle", often referred to as Isobel) Clayton

† 19/05/1925 · aged 52

Personal data

NameClayton
InitialsI.S.
Christian nameIsabel Stuart (known as "Belle", often referred to as Isobel)
Date and place of birthMaryborough, Queensland, Australia; 17.11.1873

Extra information

Information
Tubby's elder sister

Military data

Date of death
Age52

Other information

Information
Regularly sent parcels to Tubby at Talbot House (slippers, altar cloths, etc.)
Information 2
During the war she had a flat in Red Lion Square, London, where Tubby sometimes stayed while on leave.
Information 3
When Tubby settled on Tower Hill (1922), Belle was at the heart of the League of Women Helper’s first premises at 50 Great Tower Street ('New June') acting as hostess for the early hostellers and starting a lunch club.

Sources

Source
Louagie, J., A Touch of Paradise in Hell: index
Source 2
Parker, L., A Fool for thy Feast, The Life and Times of Tubby Clayton, 1885-1972: index