- Awarded a DBE in 2000, making her Dame Beryl Bainbridge.
- She is survived by her two daughters, Jo-Jo Davies and Rudi Davies; and a son, Aaron Davies all of London, England and seven grandchildren.
- She was awarded Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2000 Queen's Honours List for her services to literature.
- Acquired the nickname "The Booker Bridesmaid" because five of her novels were nominated for the UK's Man Booker Prize, but none won.
- In addition to writing novels, she was a columnist for the Spectator and the Evening Standard (both UK).
- Mother of Rudi Davies with Alan Sharp.
- Winner of the Whitbread Award for best novel in 1977 and 1996.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
