Edith Waldemar Leverton | |
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| Born | Edith Annie Bedbrook (1868-04-21)21 April 1868 Portsea Island, England |
| Died | 1955 (aged 87) Surrey, England |
| Other names | E. Notrovel |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, editor |
| Spouse | |
| Father | James Albert Bedbrook |
Edith Waldemar Leverton[note 1] (bornEdith Annie Bedbrook; 21 April 1868 –1955), was an English writer and editor. She contributed to magazines, includingThe Lady's Realm andThe Play Pictorial and published several books on household management and cookery, including avegetarian cookbook. She worked as a sub-editor forThe World of Dress and was active in theatre, founding "The Leverton Players" and writing plays, includingA Writer of Plays under the pseudonymE. Notrovel. She also served as secretary of the Women's Automobile and Sports Association and played a key role in establishing infant and child welfare initiatives.
Edith Annie Bedbrook was born onPortsea Island on 21 April 1868.[4][5] Her father wasJames Albert Bedbrook, Chief Inspector of Machinery for theRoyal Navy.[6]
She married Frank John Waldemar Leverton at St Luke's Church, Battersea, on 27 June 1894.[6] He died in 1897.[7] Being widowed at a young age, she faced financial hardships, but managed to live independently. She was described as outgoing, self-assured, and assertive. She was often seen riding a tricycle aroundLittlehampton, where she lived.[8]
Waldemar Leverton authored articles for magazines, includingThe Lady's Realm[9] andThe Play Pictorial.[10] She also published several books, includingHousehold Hints,The Vegetarian Cookery Book,Little Economies and How to Practice Them, andServants and TheirDuties.[11]
Waldemar Leverton worked as sub-editor of the magazineThe World of Dress (later continued asThe World of Dress and Women's Journal).[12]
Waldemar Leverton presented the theatre company known as "The Leverton Players" in a series of performances, starting with a short three-week season at theRoyal Court Theatre in 1913.[13] She wrote the playA Writer of Plays under the pseudonym E. Notrovel.[14][15]
Waldemar Leverton also appeared in several productions, includingFantasy and Flame, as Mrs. Wayre;Mirage of Misfortune, as Mrs. Braithwaite;The Stranger at the Inn, as Mrs. Cherry;[16] andThe Castle of Fate, as Cattiva.[17]
Waldemar Leverton wrote and producedA Song of Sixpence, a "nonsense" play which was performed, in 1939, by the Little Marlow and Bourne End Women's Institute to support the Little Marlow Nursing Association. Her production, featuring modern tunes and colourful costumes, was well received and helped raise funds for the cause.[18]
Waldemar Leverton served as secretary of the Women's Automobile and Sports Association.[19] She was also a member of theSociety of Women Journalists.[20]
Waldemar Leverton was in charge of introducing the Association of Infant Consultations and Schools for Mothers inGlamorgan, South Wales. In her role, she led this initiative as part of the infant welfare department of the National League for Physical Education and Improvement.[21] She also collaborated with theDuchess of Norfolk inArundel and Littlehampton, contributing to the establishment of Child Welfare Centres.[8]
Waldemar Leverton died aged 87 inSurrey during the third quarter of 1955.[22]