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West, Victoria Mary Sackville ((1892-1962) afterwards Nicolson, poet, novelist and biographer)

 Person

Dates and places

1892-1962 Born at Knole, Kent

Sphere of activity

Novelist, poet and creator of gardens

Relationships

Only daughter of the 3rd Lord Sackville and his first cousin, Victoria. Married the diplomat Harold Nicolson.

Other information

Publications include the books 'Knole and the Sackvilles' (1922) and 'The Edwardians' (1930), and poems such as 'The Lands' and 'The Garden', both of which received prizes. Designed gardens at Long Barn and Sissinghurst Castle.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

 Item

Letter from Vita Sackville-West to Lydia Lopokova Keynes, 1930-03-06 - 1939-03-06

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0272/LLK/5/185
Scope and Contents

1 autograph letter, signed.

Dates: 1930-03-06 - 1939-03-06