SackvilleWests

SackvilleWests refers to the extended family of the prominent British aristocratic and literary Sackville-West family. The most famous member is Victoria Sackville-West, a celebrated writer and gardener, known for her novels, poetry, and her lifelong partnership with Virginia Woolf at their estate, Sissinghurst Castle in Kent. Victoria inherited the Sackville name and title from her mother, Victoria Sackville-West, who was the illegitimate daughter of Lionel Sackville-West, 2nd Baron Sackville. The family's history is intertwined with the ownership of Knole House in Kent, a historic National Trust property. The Sackville name itself has a long lineage dating back to the medieval period. While Victoria Sackville-West is the most recognized figure, other members of the family have also contributed to arts and society, and the family's legacy continues to be a subject of historical and literary interest. The estate and gardens at Sissinghurst remain a popular tourist destination, preserving the memory of Victoria and her creative life.