Pamela Wyndham, Lady Egremont facts for kids
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The Lady Egremont
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Pamela Wyndham-Quin
29 April 1925 Paddington, London, England
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| Died | 4 November 2013 |
| Occupation | society hostess and traveller |
| Known for | worked at Bletchley Park during the Second World War |
| Spouse(s) | John Wyndham, 1st Baron Egremont |
| Children | 3, including Max Wyndham, 2nd Baron Egremont and Carlyn Chisholm, Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen |
| Parent(s) | Captain the Hon. Valentine Wyndham-Quin RN Marjorie Elizabeth Pretyman |
| Relatives | Windham Wyndham-Quin, 5th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl (grandfather) E. G. Pretyman (grandfather) |
Pamela Wyndham, Lady Egremont (born Pamela Wyndham-Quin; 29 April 1925 – 4 November 2013) was an important person in British society and a keen traveller. During the Second World War, she worked at Bletchley Park, a top-secret place where codes were broken. Later, she married her cousin, John Wyndham, 1st Baron Egremont.
Her Early Life
Pamela Wyndham-Quin was born in London on 29 April 1925. She was the youngest of three daughters. Her father, Captain Valentine Maurice Wyndham-Quin, was a Royal Navy officer. Her mother, Marjorie Elizabeth Wyndham-Quin, was the daughter of E. G. Pretyman, a politician. Pamela was taught at home by many different governesses (private teachers).
Secret War Work
When the Second World War began, Pamela joined the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS). This was a special part of the Royal Navy for women. Because she was good at foreign languages, she was sent to Bletchley Park. This was a secret place where experts worked to decode enemy messages. Pamela helped with these important secret operations. She lived near Bletchley Park, at Woburn Abbey.
Towards the end of the war, her father became a naval officer in Argentina. Pamela went with him to live there for a while. After she got married in 1947, she became well-known for hosting parties and events at Petworth House. She was seen as a very charming and beautiful person in society.
Family Life
After returning to the UK, Pamela met John Wyndham, 1st Baron Egremont. He was her second cousin once removed. He was also the person who would inherit Petworth House. This was a large house built in the 1600s, full of amazing art, including 20 paintings by the famous artist Turner. John also owned land in Sussex and Cumbria. He could not join the armed forces during the war because of his poor eyesight. Instead, he worked for Harold Macmillan, who later became Prime Minister.
Pamela and John married in 1947. They lived in London until 1952, when they moved into Petworth House. In 1963, John was given the title Lord Egremont. This was an old family title that was brought back. He later became the 6th Baron Leconfield in 1967. John passed away from cancer in 1972 when he was 52 years old.
In 1978, Pamela passed on the running of Petworth House to her older son, Max Wyndham. Max is also known as an author. Pamela then moved to the family's other estate, Cockermouth Castle in Cumbria. She worked to make the inside of the castle beautiful again and improved the gardens. She also kept a house in London.
Pamela and John had two sons and one daughter, Carlyn Chisholm, Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen.
Later Years
Pamela Wyndham, Lady Egremont, passed away on 4 November 2013.
