History - Family Portraits
Lady Dorothy Wood (nee Lady Dorothy Onslow) (later Lady Irwin, Viscountess Halifax and Countess Halifax) (1885 - 1976)
Lady Dorothy was the daughter of William, forth Earl of Onslow. She was introduced to her future husband by a
mutual friend in the refreshment room at Berwick-on-Tweed railway Station while changing trains en route for
a ball near Kelso. Her warmth of character and good nature were a perfect compliment to her husband's more
formal traits. She was held in universal affection by all those with whom she came into contact whether in
private or as a result of her many public duties either as vicereine, ambassadress or political hostess.
Temple Newsam
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