Doreen Yarwood, née Cawthra (1919-1999) was an English historian of clothing, interiors and architecture.
Doreen Cawthra was born in Yorkshire on 12 December 1919, the daughter of the sculptor Hermon Cawthra. [1] Trained in art and design, she lectured at several institutions, including in the Women's Royal Air Force. In 1948 she became a full-time writer. She was an extramural lecturer at Sussex University, the University of Surrey, and London University. [2]
She was married to the physicist John Yarwood (1913-1987). [3] After his retirement they moved to East Grinstead, where she played an active role in the East Grinstead Society. [1]
She died on 19 July 1999 at Crawley Hospital. [3]
Doreen Yarwood, née Cawthra (1919-1999) was an English historian of clothing, interiors and architecture.
Doreen Cawthra was born in Yorkshire on 12 December 1919, the daughter of the sculptor Hermon Cawthra. [1] Trained in art and design, she lectured at several institutions, including in the Women's Royal Air Force. In 1948 she became a full-time writer. She was an extramural lecturer at Sussex University, the University of Surrey, and London University. [2]
She was married to the physicist John Yarwood (1913-1987). [3] After his retirement they moved to East Grinstead, where she played an active role in the East Grinstead Society. [1]
She died on 19 July 1999 at Crawley Hospital. [3]