- She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of British Empire) in the 2000 Queen's Millennium Honors List for her services to Literature.
- An author in London SW10, England (June 2008)
- Her book 'Regeneration' about the first World War was inspired by her grandfathers experiences and got great acclaim on both here and in America. and was nominated by the New York Times as 1 of the 4 Best Books of the Year - the only novel by a British author to be so honoured,.
- Her husband is a retired professor of zoology and they have 2 children.
- Born in Thornaby on Tees she later lived in the Dovecote Street area of Stockton and now lives in the Durham city area.
- Moved from Teeside in 1920's.
- Honorary Doctor of Letters July 1998.
- Used to live in the Dovecote Street area of Stockton on Tees.
- Educated at Ragworth Infant school.
- She was awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours List for her services to Literature She is an author in Durham, County Durham, England.
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