Background
Wakefield, Edward Humphrey Tyrrell was born on July 11, 1936 in London. Son of Edward Birkbeck and Constance Lalage (Perronet-Thompson) Wakefield.
Wakefield, Edward Humphrey Tyrrell was born on July 11, 1936 in London. Son of Edward Birkbeck and Constance Lalage (Perronet-Thompson) Wakefield.
Bachelor, Cambridge University, 1960. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1966.
Furniture expert, Christie's Auction Ltd., London, 1960-1962;
furniture expert, Mallett Antiques, London, 1962-1966;
furniture expert, architect, Lough Cutra Castle, Ireland, 1966-1969;
executive vice president, Mallett Antiques, New York City, 1969-1975;
director, Mallett Antiques, London, 1975-1978;
owner, Chillingham Castle, England, since 1981. Writer, lecturer in field. Attended expeditions to Everest, Antarctic, North Pole.
Advisor United States Racing, European crafters and factories on detailing of replica of works of art and antiques.
Campaign coordinator Conservative party, active Red Cross, London, 1978-1981. President Avison Trust, Avison Ensemble, Northumberland Fell & Mountain Rescue, Tibetan Spaniel Association. Patron Medicine for Chernobyl.
Chairman Wilderness Trust. Fellow Pierpont Morgan Library. Captain British Military Tenth Royal Hussars.
Fellow Royal Geography Society. Member Scott Polar Institute (life), Guards and Chivalry Club, Harlequin Rugby Football Club, Turf Club.
Married Elizabeth Sophia Sidney, February 11, 1966 (divorced 1972). 1 child, Maximilian Eward Vereker. Married Katharine Mary Alice Baring, March 30, 1936.
Children: Mary, John Baring.