Helen Cecelia Black facts for kids
Helen Cecelia Black (born Spottiswoode) was an English journalist who lived from 1838 to 1906. She became well-known for her interviews with many women writers. These interviews were later put together into a book called Notable Women Authors of the Day, published in 1893.
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Helen C. Black's Life Story
Early Life and Family
Helen Spottiswoode was born in Bengal, India. Her parents were Arthur Cole Spottiswoode and Jessy Eliza Loveday. In 1856, she married Thomas Black. He was a captain and manager for a shipping company called P&O.
Helping Others in Southampton
In 1872, Helen started a special hospital in Southampton. It was called St Mary’s Cottage Hospital. This hospital was a charity, meaning it helped people for free or at a very low cost. It focused on helping people with problems in their legs.
Becoming a Journalist in London
After her husband passed away in 1879, Helen moved to London. There, she began working as a journalist. A journalist writes for newspapers, magazines, or online publications. Helen wrote for several popular magazines of her time. These included Lady’s Pictorial, Womanhood, Black and White, The Sketch, and Queen. She was also friends with other famous writers like Sarah Grand and Marie Corelli.
Helen C. Black's Books
Helen C. Black wrote several books. These books often featured short life stories, called biographical sketches, of interesting people.
- Notable women authors of the day; biographical sketches, 1893
- Pen, pencil, baton and mask; biographical sketches, 1896
- From Deal to South Africa, 1901
