L. A. Hayter facts for kids

Quick facts for kids L. A. Hayter
Photograph of Hayter c. 1910
Born	Lawrence Ambrose Hayter 1893 Upper Holloway, London, England
Died	30 December 1917(1917-12-30) (aged 23–24) Hollebeke, Belgium
Occupation	Artist, draughtsman, writer
Known for	Contributions to The Children's Realm

Lawrence Ambrose Hayter (born 1893, died 1917) was a talented artist. He was known for his work in The Children's Realm. This was a special magazine for kids about vegetarianism. It was published from 1906 to 1914. The Vegetarian Federal Union and the London Vegetarian Society created it. Sadly, he died during World War I.

Early Life and Education

Lawrence Ambrose Hayter was born in 1893. His birthplace was Upper Holloway, London, England. His father, Arthur William Hayter, built organs. His mother was Edith Rose.

At school, Lawrence was friends with Gerald Bullett. He was known for making his own school magazine. He used a special printing method called "jellygraphing." Lawrence edited this magazine and drew cartoons for it.

Artistic Career and The Children's Realm

Hayter lived in Letchworth. He worked there as a draughtsman, which is someone who makes detailed technical drawings. He was engaged to Gladys Cawston, who was a musician.

Starting in 1908, Hayter became the main artist for The Children's Realm magazine. His first drawing for the magazine appeared at Christmas that year. Besides his drawings, Hayter also wrote many articles and stories. Some of these he wrote with his friend Gerald Bullett. Hayter also drew the pictures and cartoons for these stories.

In 1912, Gerald Bullett wrote an article praising Hayter's art skills. He called Hayter a "born artist." The Children's Realm stopped being published in 1914. That same year, George Bedborough, who was the editor of the magazine, published a children's storybook. This book had themes about animal rights and vegetarianism. It also included several drawings by Hayter.

Service in World War I

When World War I began, Hayter first chose not to join the army. This is called being a conscientious objector. However, he later changed his mind and joined up in Bedford. He became a private in the Bedfordshire Regiment, 6th Battalion.

In the summer of 1917, a shell explosion buried him. People mistakenly thought he had died. However, he was still alive.

Hayter was killed in action by a shell on December 30, 1917. This happened near Hollebeke, Belgium. He was buried at the Klein Vierstraat British Cemetery. His grave is in Plot I, Row H, Grave 8.

Legacy

Lawrence Hayter's name is remembered on the Letchworth Cross memorial.

Gallery

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  Illustration from George Bedborough's Stories from the Children's Realm (1914)