Esmond Collection

Eliza Comes to Stay by H. V. Esmond. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton, as Sandy and his Eliza on 30th September 1912 and at the Criterion Theatre on 12th December 1913

Esmond as Touchstone
HARRY VERNON ESMOND English actor in the roll of Touchstone in Shakespeares As You Like It

Mrs and Mrs Romilly (Esmond and Jessica Mitford)
Jessica Mitford (1917 - 1996), author and fifth of the six Mitford sisters, photographed with her first husband and cousin, Esmond Romilly, at a Miami restaurant they ran in 1940

Jill Esmond
Actress Jill Esmond (1908-1990), at the time making her transition from a stage to film acting career. Date: 1931

Advertisement for Ponds Creams featuring a conversation between Eva Moore and Jill Esmond Moore. Date: 1927

Advert, Esmond Jacquard Blankets. 1922

Tom Tusher, Esmond (chromolitho)
2812165 Tom Tusher, Esmond (chromolitho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Tusher, Esmond)

Lady Castlewood, Esmond (chromolitho)
2812167 Lady Castlewood, Esmond (chromolitho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Castlewood, Esmond)

Henry Vernon Esmond, British actor and playwright
Henry Vernon Esmond (1869-1922), British actor and playwright, at his desk. circa 1900

Mistress Beatrix tripping down the stairs at Walcote House to greet Esmond (colour litho)
2796684 Mistress Beatrix tripping down the stairs at Walcote House to greet Esmond (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"And this is our kinsman! And what is your name, kinsman?"(engraving)
2781245 " And this is our kinsman! And what is your name, kinsman?" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " And this is our kinsman)

Harry Esmond remains at Castlewood, and strikes up a Friendship with Dick the Scholar (engraving)
2781242 Harry Esmond remains at Castlewood, and strikes up a Friendship with Dick the Scholar (engraving) by English School

Harry Esmond, Esmond (chromolitho)
2812162 Harry Esmond, Esmond (chromolitho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Esmond, Esmond)

Eva Moore as Eliza, in Sandy and his Eliza, Cambridge
Eva Moore as Eliza, in a farcical comedy, Sandy and his Eliza, by H V Esmond, at the New Theatre, Cambridge. 1912

Esmond Selwyn playing the guitar at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 22 February 1981

Drummer Ronnie Verrell and the Sound of 17 Big Band at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, 1991
Ronnie Verrell on drums with the Sound of 17 Big Band at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 22 December 1991. Bandleader Dick Esmond conducts

Nellie Hozier
Margaret Nellie (Nelly) Hozier (1888-1955), sister of Clementine Churchill and therefore sister-in-law to Winston Churchill. Pictured at the time of her engagement to Bertram Romilly

The Hon. Mrs Esmond Harmsworth
The wife of Esmond Harmsworth, newspaper proprietor and heir of Lord Rothermere, pictured with her son Vere

Mistress Beatrix with her candle comes down the staircase of Walcote House to greet Esmond

The Dangerous Age by H. V. Esmond
The Dangerous Age by Henry Vernon Esmond (30 November 1869 17 April 1922). First produced as The Dear Fool, at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh

Eva Moore (1868 - 1955), English stage and film actress who was active in the womens suffrage movement. Her daughter, Jill Esmond, was the first wife of Laurence Olivier. Date: 1899

Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny at Ascot
The Hon. Mrs Esmond Harmsworth in the paddock at Ascot on Gold Cup Day, wearing black, with two silver foxes. Behind her are Mrs and Mrs Charles Sweeny, she in pink and brown

When We Were Twenty-One by H V Esmond
Promotional postcard for When We Were Twenty-One by H. V. Esmond. First produced at the Comedy Theatre, 2nd September 1901. Artist: Albert Morrow. Touring to Theatre Royal, Chatham, 16th March 1903

The Law Divine by H V Esmond
The Law Divine by H. V. Esmond. First produced at Wyndhams Theatre, 29th August 1918. Cupid has broken his arrow on the door labelled Womens Advisory Committee

Mrs Esmond Harmsworth & Mr & Mrs Sweeny at Ascot
The Hon. Mrs Esmond Harmsworth in the paddock at Ascot on Gold Cup Day, wearing black with two silver foxes (bit excessive in June)

The Hon Esmond Harmsworth the son of Lord Rothermere
The Hon Esmond Harmsworth, the son of Lord Rothermere, presents Amy Johnson with the Daily Mail cheque for 10, 000 and a gold cup from the youth of Great Britain at a luncheon in her honour at

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Esmond, a name that resonates with history and artistry. Like Touchstone, he brings wit and humor to every situation, leaving us amused and enlightened. Jill Esmond, an actress of great talent, graces the stage with her presence. In the world of romance, we find Mr. And Mrs. Romilly - Esmond and Jessica Mitford - a couple whose love story captivates our hearts. Their bond is unbreakable, their journey filled with passion and devotion. Nellie Hozier captures our attention as she embodies grace and elegance in every step she takes. Her beauty shines like the stars in the night sky. An advertisement for Ponds Creams transports us to a conversation between Eva Moore where secrets of eternal youth are unveiled. The allure of these creams becomes irresistible as we yearn for timeless beauty. Esmond Jacquard Blankets envelop us in warmth and comfort as we snuggle up on cold winter nights. Their intricate designs add a touch of sophistication to any home decor. Tom Tusher's chromolitho portrays Esmond as Lady Castlewood's confidant - a trusted companion who shares her joys and sorrows alike. Their bond transcends time, reminding us of the power of friendship. Henry Vernon Esmond emerges as a brilliant British actor and playwright whose works leave audiences spellbound by his sheer talent on stage. Mistress Beatrix's graceful descent down the stairs at Walcote House to greet Esmond is captured in vibrant color litho - an image that exudes charm and excitement. "And this is our kinsman. And what is your name, kinsman?" echoes through engravings depicting connections forged through bloodlines – reminding us that family ties hold immense significance in shaping our identities. Harry Esmond finds solace at Castlewood where he strikes up an unlikely friendship with Dick the Scholar – two souls united by their thirst for knowledge and their shared experiences.