Brook, Helen (1907–1997)
Brook, Helen (1907–1997)
English family-planning proponent. Name variations: Lady Helen Brook. Born Helen Grace Mary Knewstub, Oct 12, 1907, in England; died Oct 3, 1997; m. George Whittaker, 1925 (div.); m. Sir Robin Brook, 1937.
Served as director of Marie Stopes Memorial Clinic, London (1959–64), and went against rules so as to provide unmarried women with family-planning advice; founded Brook Advisory Centre for Young People, London (1964), and angered public for providing advice to unmarried women under 16. Made freeman of City of London (1993) and CBE (1995).
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