Tom Mitford : His Life and Times In An Uncensored Biography

      A TALK THIS WEEK  ON TOM  MITFORD

           BY  HIS BIOGRAPHER WILLIAM CROSS

 FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025 AT NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES

https://www.literaturewales.org/lw-event/tom-mitford-only-brother-of-the-outrageous-mitford-sisters/  

A week that sees the launch of the long awaited TV series ( from Firebird) all about the Mitfords. The show in six parts is called OUTRAGEOUS - and will hit BritBox first and is then  due to reach  UK goggle boxes ( at  U & DRAMA Channel) from 19 June. Tom Mitford will feature in all six parts. Hurrah!

Will's biography is Tom Mitford is a very good accompaniment to the TV programme.

                   

The Faces of Thomas David Freeman-Mitford 1909-1945

"Tom Mitford: A Fearful Old Twister" is a full length biography of the only brother of the outrageous Mitford Sisters. Only son of the infamous  Muv and Farve, Lord and Lady Redesdale. 

LINK TO A TIME LINE ON TOM MITFORD

https://jrfothergill.blogspot.com/2025/05/tom-mitford-biography.html

 

Tom's greatest lover was the Austrian dancer and Hollywood actress Tilly Losch ( pictured  below).

Their torrid 10 year relationship was made in hell.

 

Tilly Losch site on Yola mentions Tom Mitford Biography

 

https://tillylosch.yolasite.com/

Copies of the book are available from William Cross.

 

email Will   williecross@aol.com

 

Good priced copies of the book on Tom Mitford are on ebay:

 

 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/205370860408

TOM MITFORD : ONLY BROTHER OF THE OUTRAGEOUS MITFORD GIRLS

 

A FEARFUL OLD TWISTER

Tom Mitford At Lockers Park Preparatory School, 1919

TOM MITFORD: A FEARFUL OLD TWISTER
A BOOK BY WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT

NASH RAMBLER OF THE ESOTERIC CURIOSA WRITES:

From A Shelf Nearby ~ “’Tomfoolery’ ~ Tom In The Spotlight!”
I’ve no doubt that all those Esoteric who read these words will agree with me when I state that “books are the staff of life!”

In the reading, we find that the art of storytelling, with its aeonian cycles of creation and perpetuation, continues to fascinate and inspire wonder in all of us! A vital component in this fascinating ritual is the role of the storyteller; the conduit from which all freely flows.

Although storytellers range across the board; there have been countless standouts throughout the millennia. Focusing closer on our own era, we’re lucky to have in our midst; an historical research author who’s known for his talent of penning tomes thoroughly researched; showcasing quite rare and often long lost subjects. He’s been known to rescue those who often languish in the footnotes; and breathe life into their stories and bring them into the light.

William Cross, FSA Scot, is just such a storyteller and an old friend of the Esoteric Curiosa. From all things pertaining to Carnarvon, Tutankhamun, Tredegar and everything in-between, Cross has been there; nib at the ready, to share his knowledge of the subject; often with newly found, or unpublished sources.

In this vein, we now have his newest work to devour; TOM MITFORD: A FEARFUL OLD TWISTER – Only Brother Of The Outrageous Mitford Sisters. In this first stand-alone biography, Cross sets the record straight on the young man who has essentially been lost and overshadowed by the larger than life personalities of his sisters.

The Hon. Thomas David Freeman-Mitford, only son and heir of the second Baron Redesdale; considered by his contemporaries as a clever, gifted man, with brilliant musical talents, albeit harboring a darker, brooding side and personality flaws; fully comes to life under the deft handling of Cross’s pen. In the reading; we find a man who dared to fill his thirty-six years of life with adventure and learning; fully embracing his beliefs, often in the glare of societal disapproval. Told chronologically; Cross explores the truths and the myths of this rarely touched subject. Published on March 30th, 2025, the eightieth anniversary of his death, Tom deserves your attention and a place on your shelf!

Quantities are limited on this boutique printing, don’t miss out!


“. . . his loss was something from which I never recovered for the rest of my life.” Diana, Lady Mosley.

The book is on ebay

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TOM MITFORD BIOGRAPHY

CONTACT THE AUTHOR WILLIAM CROSS

Email

 williecross@aol.com