Judy Fryd

A short film about the founder of Mencap

Judy Fryd – Commemorative stamp

Ed Wiles is a Harpenden-born film-maker and publisher of apps-guides to places of interest. He has put together this illustrated account of Judy Fryd’s role in founding Mencap. Judy was his former neighbour in Westfield Avenue, Harpenden.

Now, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of Mencap, you can read more about this achievement at https://www.mencap.org.uk/about-us/thanks-judy .

 

Please click on this link to view and listen to Ed Wiles’ video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPL1SN2_CtI

 

 

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  • This video is the tip of the iceberg regards the life and work of Judy Fryd CBE, her legacy, family and also her husband the late John Fryd Esq, former Town Mayor (formerly known as Chairman) and Town Clerk. Harpenden residents 1941 to 2000 (Judy) and 1981 (John died).
    ED We invited John and Judy’s daughters to write about them for this website

    By Elly Downes (nee Fryd) Granddaughter (13/03/2024)

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