Biography:
– Born in Hampstead to publisher George Bell
– Educated at St Pauls School, London and Trinity College, Cambridge
– Joined RSPCA in 1873 and became vegetarian in 1874
– Learned German in Dresden
– Worked for George Bell & Sons, promoted vegetarianism, humanitarianism, and animal welfare
Contributions to Organizations:
– Donated income to various societies
– Established the Ernest Bell Library for his writings
– Library currently managed by The Humanitarian League
– Library contains over 1,500 books, journals, magazines, and newspapers
Selected Publications:
– “The Animals Friend” (1904)
– “Christmas Cruelties” (1907)
– “The Inner Life of Animals” (editor, 1913)
– “Stray Thoughts About Vegetarians” (1910)
– “Why Do Animals Exist?” (1910)
Further Reading:
– “Fifty Years of Food Reform: A History of the Vegetarian Movement in England” by Charles W. Forward
– Various authors and publications related to vegetarianism, animal welfare, and activism
Legacy:
– Bell founded the League Against Cruel Sports in 1924
– Honorary Secretary of the Hampstead Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
– Chairman of the Committee of the Anti-Vivisection Society
– Involved with various animal welfare organizations
– Received a lifetime award from 22 animal societies in 1929
Ernest Bell (8 March 1851 – 14 September 1933) was an English author, publisher and activist for animal rights and welfare, humanitarianism and vegetarianism.
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| Born | 8 March 1851 Hampstead, London, England |
| Died | 14 September 1933 (aged 82) Hendon, London, England |
| Education | Trinity College, Cambridge (BA, 1873; MA, 1876) |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, publisher, writer |
| Spouses | Elize Wilhelmina Wolfel
(died 1881)Marie Anna von Taysen
(m. 1893) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Awards | Lifetime award for his work for animal causes |