Castlerosse Collection

Guests at the Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott, 1933
A page from The Bystander reporting on the distinguished guests being entertained at the Chateau l Horizon, the villa belonging to American actress

Viscountess Castlerosse dressed as a fish course
Doris Delavigne, Viscountess Castlerosse, dressed as a fish part of a living Christmas dinner set of fancy dress at the Santa Claus Ball held at the Kit-Cat club on 18 December 1929 in aid of Queen

Viscountess Castlerosse in New York
Colourful socialite Viscountess Doris Castlerosse (1900-1942) moved to New York in 1940. Date: 1940

Caricature illustrations, captioned, Brilliant Brunettes by Pat Charles'. Showing, M Quaglino, Lord Warwick, Sir Oswald Mosley, Lord Castlerosse, Mr Charles Birkin'

The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933. From left, Nancy Mitford, Cecil Beaton, Lady Castlerosse and Viscountess Weymouth. Date: 1933

Sir John Lavery at his easel in Palm Springs, painting Doris Delavigne, Lady Castlerosse, who is seated on a diving board. Date: 1938

Lady Castlerosse in Cannes
Lady Castlerosse, formerly Miss Doris Delavigne, pictured with Mr John McMullen cruising off Cannes. Date: 1931

Society on a speedboat at Monte Carlo
On a speed-boat near the Summer Sporting Club, Monte Carlo, the Hon. Kay Norton (right), Mrs Richard Hoffman of New York (left) and (in the foreground), Lady Castlerosse

Lady Mary Lygon and Viscountess Castlerosse at the Westminster Hospital Ball and Cotillon at the Dorchester Hotel in June 1931. Date: 1939

Lady Castlerosse at Deauville
Doris Delavigne, Lady Castlerosse, pictured at the fashionable French resort of Deauville wearing sunglasses and her signature playsuit, this one in pale blue crepe de chine. Date: 1936

Valentine Browne
Date: 1881

Lord and Lady Castlerosse in caricature by Tony Wysard
Valentine Edward Charles Browne, 6th Earl of Kenmare (29 May 1891 20 September 1943), styled Viscount Castlerosse from 1905 to 1941, the Earl of Kenmare and the son of Valentine Browne

Lord Castlerosse & Lord Beaverbrook on Cote d Azur
Lord Castlerosse, Lord Kenmares son and heir, snapshotted on the Cote d Azur in January 1914 with Max Aitkin, Lord Beaverbrook, newspaper owner. Date: 1925

Society girls practising for the Joy of Life Ball
Mrs Jackie Kriuse, Lady Patricia Moore, Lady Castlerosse and Miss Roy Verney (Miss Rosalind Norman on the floor) rehearsing in their costumes for the Lido scene for the forthcoming Joy of Life Ball

Mrs Charles Sweeny at Le Touquet
Lord Castlerosse, Lady Milton, Mrs Charles Sweeny (formerly Miss Margaret Whigham, later the Duchess of Argyll), Lady Helena Fitzwilliam and the American golfer Mr Charles Sweeny at Le Touquet

Sayings of Much-Recorded People by Eddie Tatham
Spread from The Bystander 1932 showing some of the scions of 1930s society, and revealing some unrecorded sayings of much-recorded people

The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1861- Killarney House
The royal party visiting Lord Castlerosses cottage at Glena, on the Killarney Lakes. Date: 1861

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Reception of her Majesty at Killarney House by Viscount Castlerosse, the Queens Visit to Ireland

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The Royal Party Visiting Lord Castlerosses Cottage at Glena, on the Killarney Lakes, the Queens Visit to Ireland

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Kenmare House, Killarney, the Seat of Viscount Castlerosse; the Queens Visit to Ireland

Queen Victoria in Ireland 1861
During a visit to Ireland Queen Victoria embarks the Royal barge provided by Viscount Castlerosse at Ross Castle, in order to tour the Lakes of Killarney

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"Captivating and Controversial: The Enigmatic World of Castlerosse" Step into the extravagant world of Viscountess Castlerosse, where eccentricity and glamour collide. In 1933, she stunned guests at Maxine Elliott's Riviera villa by donning a daring ensemble as a fish course - an unforgettable sight that left tongues wagging. From New York to Cannes, Lady Castlerosse was a fixture in high society circles. Caricature illustrations immortalized her alongside notable figures like M Quaglino, Lord Warwick, Sir Oswald Mosley, and Mr Charles Birkin - all part of the brilliant brunette brigade. Lord Castlerosse and Lord Beaverbrook formed an inseparable duo on the sun-kissed shores of Cote d'Azur. Their escapades were legendary as they reveled in the carefree lifestyle synonymous with this glamorous playground. The Circus Ball at Grosvenor House saw Lady Castlerosse join an equestrian group that exuded elegance and charm. Meanwhile, renowned artist Sir John Lavery captured her beauty on canvas while painting Doris Delavigne against the backdrop of Palm Springs - a testament to her magnetic allure. Cannes and Deauville became Lady Castlerosse's playgrounds; these iconic destinations witnessed her grace their shores with style unmatched by any other socialite. Society elites flocked to Monte Carlo for thrilling speedboat rides under Lady Mary Lygon's watchful eye. Amongst this whirlwind existence stood Valentine Browne – a man who held both admiration and intrigue for our enigmatic protagonist. His presence added depth to the intricate tapestry woven around Viscountess Castlerosse’s life. Castlerosse embodied extravagance yet courted controversy wherever she went – forever etching herself into history as one of society's most captivating figures. Her legacy remains intact through photographs capturing moments frozen in time, a testament to her indomitable spirit and undeniable allure.