Doris Lester, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Doris Lester

British activist

Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1886

Date of Death: 14-Feb-1965

Profession: activist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Verona Doris Lester (28 July 1886 – 14 February 1965) was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England.
She was the sister of Muriel Lester.Doris Lester was responsible for founding Children's House and Kingsley Hall in Bow East London with her sister Muriel LesterDoris Lester worked with Muriel Lester, but was not the international figure that her elder sister Muriel was.
She received a telegram from Muriel Lester in 1941 about her imprisonment in Trinidad.
She played an active part in the management of Kingsley Hall, including the postwar period.Doris Lester's papers are part of an archive currently held at the Bishopsgate Institute in London.