Obituary: Lady Holland-Martin

From: The Independent - London | Date: July 9, 2001| Author: Simon Hornby | Copyright information

TWO ELEMENTS of Rosamund Holland-Martin's life stood out above all others: her family and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, to which she gave inspirational leadership as Chairman of the Central Executive Committee for nearly two decades.

She was an outstanding chairman because she got herself involved in all aspects of the society. Neither desk- nor boardroom-bound, she went out and about, meeting staff and seeing at first hand what they were doing. Her b...

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