Marjory Allen
Marjory Allen was an influential English landscape architect known for pioneering the adventure playground movement in the mid-20th century. She believed in the value of risk in children's play, famously stating that 'better a broken bone than a broken spirit.' Her work helped to establish playgrounds that encouraged creativity and self-directed play, significantly impacting children's play environments across Britain, the US, and Japan.
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Marjory Allen imported junk playgrounds to Britain, the US, and Japan, advocating for children's risk-taking.
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