Belle Harris has passed away aged 96.
Belle Harris, 26 August 1929 to 8 April 2026
London CND remembers Belle Harris a long-time member of Tower Hamlets CND who passed away at the age of 96, and send our good wishes to Belle’s relative and friends.
Belle Harris was a supporter of Tower Hamlets CND for many years, and a regular presence at London CND meetings. Many of our supporters across London will recall Belle providing fare for our picnic which followed London CND’s Hiroshima Day commemoration in Tavistock Square, which she did over many years until poor health prevented her from attending.
She was an activist all her life, supporting many progressive causes. Belle was a Labour Councillor in Hamlets Labour for 19 years, one of eight rebels who voted against social service cuts in 1998. Sending condolences to her friends and family, Apsana Begum MP described Belle as ‘a force of nature’.
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London CND sent a wreath and Phil Sedler attended on our behalf.
Belle’s funeral service took place at Golders Green Crematorium on Friday 15 May. London CND sent a wreath and Phil Sedler attended on our behalf. Other CND supporters were there too, including Ismail Saray with his ever-present camera, bottom right of the photo (below).
Belle was a Labour Councillor for 19 years.
Ismail Saray — bottom left
The service was followed by a Memorial Meeting celebrating Belle’s life which took place in Ted Roberts House, E2, which was her final residence.
A video recording of Belle’s funeral service is available to watch at https://watch.obitus.com until Tuesday 16 June. Username Goye1145. Password 153712