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September 29, 2009
Patsy Cornwallis West
Mr. Coates, I admire the work you are doing on behalf of libraries; it is truly an admirable cause. I am currently reading your book "Patsy: The Story of Mary Cornwallis West". What a fascinating life she led.
I was especially drawn to your book due to the fact that I acquired 2 cabinet cards of Patsy about 10 years ago, including one with Patsy and one of her daughters as a small child. I am probably writing to you on the wrong forum but I could not find another way to contact you. I found it interesting that I was drawn to her photo long before I knew anything at all about her. I wanted to thank you for your research and for the wonderful book and for sharing her story. If you ever want to see the photos, let me know! Thank you and keep up the hard work to save our libraries and the written word.
Thank you, Melissa. I am really grateful.. Tim
I am wondering which daughter: Patsy had two daughters and a son. One became the famous and beautiful Daisy, Princess of Pless and the other became The Duchess of Wesminster. Patsy's son George married Winston Churchill's mother, after the death of Lord Randolph Churchill. The whole family were amazing and not a little wicked. TC
Posted by Perkins at September 29, 2009 9:22 AM
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I have just finished reading an old copy of the book which I loved except most of the photos were missing! I am especially interested because a friend of mine lives in part of Newlands Manor and I am a frequent visitor! It's a stunning house and now I know this history I am doubly enamoured. Is it possible to put a few of the photographs on this site?
Many many thanks for a fascinating read!
Yours, Cally Hind
Posted by: cally hind at April 14, 2011 3:33 PM