Walter Jerrold Explained

Walter Copeland Jerrold (3 May 1865 – 27 October 1929) was an English writer, biographer and newspaper editor.[1]

Early life

Jerrold was born in Liverpool, the son of Thomas Serle Jerrold and Jane Matilda Copeland (who were first cousins), and one of 11 children.[2] His family had strong theatrical connections: Both his grandfather Douglas William Jerrold and uncle William Blanchard Jerrold were notable dramatists, and his great grandfather Samuel Jerrold was an actor and theatre manager.[3]

Career

Jerrold spent most of his life in London, starting work as a clerk in a newspaper counting-house, and going on to become deputy editor of The Observer. He edited many classic texts for the newly founded Everyman's Library, wrote biographies, travel books (for the "Beautiful England" series - published by Blackie and Son Limited),[4] edited children's books, and produced stories for children under the name of Walter Copeland.

Family

On 23 July 1895 he married Clare Armstrong Bridgman (2 December 1861  - 1937) at Kensington Register Office.[5] Clara was also a published author writing under the name Clare Jerrold, which included a three-volume set on the life of Queen Victoria.[6] [7] [8] Together they had one son and five daughters all named after Greek mythological characters.[9] Oliver (27 September 1896  - 3 June 1897), their first born, died in infancy. Ianthe (1898 - 1977), the oldest daughter, became a renowned fiction writer of twenty-one novels.[10] [11] Twins, Daphne (1899 - 1972) and Phyllis (1899 - 1975), attended the Slade School of Art and became painters and book illustrators.[12] Hebe (1900 - 1987) was a poet and book illustrator.[13] [14] The youngest daughter, Althea (1902 - 1973) was also a talented writer and poet whose talent was overshadowed by her equally talented older siblings.[15]

Books (selected)

Biographical:

His Life and Times (London: Alston Rivers, 1907)

Man of Science (London: S.W. Partridge & Co, 1891)

Children:
Travel:

Anthology

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walter Jerrold . Randomhouse.com . 6 Nov 2019.
  2. Web site: Family Tree of Walter Copeland Jerrold. 8 June 2013.
  3. http://www.yvonnejerrold.com/FamilyTree/L-SamuelJerrold-biog.html Samuel Jerrold
  4. Web site: Beautiful England. thehunthouse.net. 20 January 2015.
  5. Web site: Walter Copeland Jerrold (1865-1929) & Clara Bridgeman. www.yvonnejerrold.com. 2017-12-25.
  6. Book: Jerrold, Clare Armstrong Bridgman. The early court of Queen Victoria. 1912. New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons. University of California Libraries.
  7. Book: Jerrold, Clare. The married life of Queen Victoria. 1913. London : E. Nash. University of California Libraries.
  8. Book: Jerrold, Clare Armstrong Bridgman. The widowhood of Queen Victoria. 1916. London : E. Nash. Robarts - University of Toronto.
  9. Book: Jerrold, Ianthe. The Studio Crime: A Golden Age Mystery. 2015-05-04. Dean Street Press. 9781910570296. en.
  10. Web site: gadetection / Jerrold, Ianthe. pbworks.com. 20 January 2015.
  11. Book: Jerrold, Ianthe. The Studio Crime: A Golden Age Mystery. 2015-05-04. Dean Street Press. 9781910570296. en.
  12. Web site: Bonhams : Phyllis Jerrold A collection of drawings for book illustrations: various sizes. www.bonhams.com. en-gb. 2017-12-25.
  13. Web site: Mallams - Oxford - 14 December (lot 526). www.catalogue-host.co.uk. en. 2017-12-25.
  14. Book: Tyrer, Nicola. They Fought in The Fields: The Women's Land Army. 2011-10-24. The History Press. 9780752473420. en.
  15. Book: New Catholic World. 1933. Paulist Fathers. en.

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