Tributes have been paid to a "marvellous" and "passionate" founding trustee who helped save an historic castle from being sold.
Virginia Wagstaff, known as Ginny, was one of the driving forces behind the campaign to preserve Hartlebury Castle and protect the Hurd Library collection.
There has been an outpouring of sadness after Hartlebury Castle made an announcement over the weekend that Ginny had died.
She has been remembered as an "enthusiastic campaigner" who played a prominent role in preserving heritage across Worcestershire.
A spokesperson for Hartlebury Castle Trust said: "It is with great sadness that Hartlebury Castle Trust has heard of the passing of founding trustee Virginia Wagstaff.
"Ginny was one of the instigators in the movement to save Hartlebury Castle from being sold by the Church Commissioners and ensuring that the Hurd Library books remained.
"Her grit, hard work and dedication was instrumental in achieving this massive undertaking. She was a friend to many here and will be greatly missed by us all."
The Worcestershire Archaeological Society has also paid tribute.
Posting on social media, the group said: "We are very sad to hear the news of the passing of Ginny Wagstaff earlier this month. Ginny served the Society with considerable distinction over many years, latterly as our Excursions Secretary.
"She played a prominent part in the preservation of heritage in the county, most notably the campaign to save Hartlebury Castle from being sold to the private sector.
"Thank you, Ginny, for your service to Worcestershire's heritage. We are all thinking of Ginny's family and friends at this sad time."
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