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Vera Pragnell

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Pragnell c.1920

Vera Gwendolen Pragnell (23 September 1896 – 24 October 1968)[1] was an English film researcher, script writer and journalist, sometimes writing under the name Vera Denis-Earle.[2]

In 1923, Pragnell created the Sanctuary, a utopian commune in Heath Common, West Sussex.[3]

Pragnell was the daughter of textile magnate Sir George Pragnell.[4][5] In 1927 she married Edward Dennis Earle, an artist.[6] They had one daughter, Deirdre.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Memorial to founder of The Sanctuary". The Argus. 5 November 1968. p. 8.
  2. ↑ Rachel_659 (2024-06-27), Vera Pragnell (1896-1968): founder of The Sanctuary, retrieved 2025-10-13
  3. ↑ "The Grieves in Thakeham".
  4. ↑ "Gossip of London". Belfast Telegraph. 8 August 1928. p. 2.
  5. ↑ "Gave Away £120,000 for Sermon". The Argus. 25 July 1962. p. 12.
  6. ↑ "Simple Life Bride". Daily Mirror. 15 July 1927. p. 2.


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