Dear Duchess - Meddling, Marriages & Mayhem: The Unbelievable Life of Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland

Speaker: Levison Wood
Millicent Duchess Of Sutherland

A biographical dive into the wild, high-society life of Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland

She was married three times—including a whirlwind romance with a dashing French army officer who was significantly younger than her. (Cue high-society gossip at Trentham Hall and beyond !)

A Real-Life Action Hero: Forget sitting on the sidelines. Millie lived through two World Wars and actually ran ambulance units on the front lines in WWI, surviving bombings, capture, and escape.

Millicent Nurses

Elegance meets Rebel Energy: Spanning grand estates from London to the Scottish Highlands, her life was a roller-coaster of glamour, passion, scandal, and badass heroism.

This isn't a shoot 'em up history lecture—it’s a high-octane story of scandal, war, grit, and romance.

Levison Wood Snr

Our speaker Levison Wood is a dedicated local historian, author, and valued member of our own Staffs North and Cheshire South Branch.

We are incredibly fortunate to have someone from our own community step up to share their expertise. Levison brings a profound appreciation for the rich history and unique stories that define our region. His work as an author and historian reflects a deep connection to our local heritage, making his insights both highly knowledgeable and personally meaningful.

All are welcome to attend this event, and everyone is guaranteed a warm welcome with the doors opening at 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start.

Venue Newcastle Congregational Church
Venue Newcastle Congregational Church
Event organiser: Staffs (North) & Cheshire (South) branch
12 July 2027 19:00 to 12 July 2027 21:00
Congregational Church, King Street, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 1EJ
Branch contacts
Geoff White
(Branch Chairman)
Email Geoff White

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