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Dorothea Winwood
Played by Rachel Shelley
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 June 1879 |
| Place of birth | Calcutta, India |
| Age at outbreak of WW1 | 35 |
| Address | Cheriton Road, Folkestone |
Dorothea is married to Ralph, who she met in India, the country where she grew up. They have a St Bernard dog called Kush.
Although previously quiet, melancholy and private, the war gives her a new lease on life - suddenly there is the opportunity for her to make a difference and be a part of something bigger than just being seen as 'the vicar’s wife'.








