Hetty Bower was born on September 28, 1905 in Dalston, London, England, UK. She was married to Reg Bower. She died on November 12, 2013 in London, England, UK.
During WWII, she ran a refugee hostel in North London for people fleeing Europe.
She was a life-long activist for peace and labor issues. She was a co-founder of the first labor union for women - the Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries.