My mother, Rosalind Hinton, who has died aged 94, was a force of nature – a woman of intellect, strength, humour and mischief. Although she often seemed formidable, those who knew her recognised her compassion. She was generally known as “Ra”, a name she cherished after her brother Anthony’s childhood mispronunciation. She had many identities, and each reflected a different role that she embraced with zeal.
Born in London to Lucy Hamson, a physician, and Charles Elliott, a lawyer, Rosalind lived through dramatic social and political changes, from the blitz to broadband, rationing to IVF. Her early life was marked by a sense of responsibility, especially towards her two younger brothers.
