Esme qualified as a nurse (M.C.S.P in 1930) and later as a physiotherapist (Dip.T.P.in 1933).  During WWII she helped rehabilitate RAF pilots who had survived crashes.

Riding and horses were her passion. She assisted with the setting up of Riding for the Disabled in the 1950’s.   

She was a keen amateur photographer and gardener.

She lived at Fir Trees, Debden Green, Harts Hill, Loughton, Essex.

Her Memorial is in High Beech Church near Epping