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Evelyn Collection (#8)

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Background imageEvelyn Collection: Thomas Scott-Ellis

Thomas Scott-Ellis
Thomas Evelyn Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, 4th Baron Seaford (1880 1946), British peer, landowner, writer and patron of the arts

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Marchioness of Downshire, 1915

Marchioness of Downshire, 1915
The Marchioness of Downshire, nee Evelyn Grace Mary Foster, pictured peacefully reading a book. At the time this picture was published

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Tatler cover - Mrs Dudley Coats

Tatler cover - Mrs Dudley Coats
Mrs Dudley Coats, formerly Miss Audrey Evelyn James (1902-1968), society beauty and friend of the Prince of Wales. Married Captain Muir Coats of the Scots Guards in 1922 and divorced him in 1927

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Field-Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood, V. C

Field-Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood, V. C
Field-Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood, V.C. (1838-1919), British military commander, still riding to hounds in Essex, where he was a well-known figure, at the age of seventy-eight Date: 1916

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Viscountess Charlemont, munitions worker

Viscountess Charlemont, munitions worker
Viscountess Charlemont, formerly Evelyn Fanny Charlotte Hull, daughter of Edmund Charles Pendleton Hull. She married James Edward Geale Caulfeild, 8th Viscount Charlemont, son of Hon

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Lady Eveyln Beauchamp, 1929

Lady Eveyln Beauchamp, 1929
Lady Evelyn Beauchamp (nee Herbert), daughter of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon at the races, 1929. The Countess wears a wrap-coat of fine cloth, with a scarf collar and romantic short Cavalier cloak

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Their Work Endureth 1924

Their Work Endureth 1924
A satire on the English presence in Egypt, featuring Lord Kitchener and the Earl of Cromer as the Colossi of Memnon. 1924

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Viscountess Charlemont

Viscountess Charlemont, formerly Evelyn Hull (or Hall), whose husband, James Caulfield, *th Viscount Charlemont was declared unfit for military service during World War One

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Mrs Vernon Tate and daughters by Madame Yevonde

Mrs Vernon Tate and daughters by Madame Yevonde
Mrs Vernon Tate and her four daughters by Madame Yevonde. She was formerly Evelyn Victoria Anne Chandler (c.1887-1979), the wife of George Vernon Tate. On the right is the Hon

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Lady Evelyn Herbert

Lady Evelyn Herbert, the only daughter of Lord George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnavon. First woman to see the interior of Tutankhamens tomb. Date: 1923

Background imageEvelyn Collection: 6th Viscount Falmouth, Vanity Fair, Spy

6th Viscount Falmouth, Vanity Fair, Spy
EVELYN BOSCAWEN, 6th Viscount FALMOUTH (1819-1889) Caption: Never bets Date: 1819 - 1889

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Evelyn Laye listening to music in 1923

Evelyn Laye listening to music in 1923
Evelyn Laye (1900 - 1996), English theatre and musical film actress, listening to music with headphones. Here in a title role in " Merry Widow" at Daly s. Date: 1923

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Sir Evelyn Wood

Sir Evelyn Wood
SIR EVELYN WOOD military commander in the Transvaal war etc. Date: 1838 - 1919

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Viscount Ossington - 1

Viscount Ossington - 1
JOHN EVELYN DENISON, viscount OSSINGTON Statesman, speaker of the House of Commons before being viscounted. Date: 1800 - 1873

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Viscount Ossington - 2

Viscount Ossington - 2
JOHN EVELYN DENISON, viscount OSSINGTON Statesman, speaker of the House of Commons before being viscounted. Date: 1800 - 1873

Background imageEvelyn Collection: SOUTH POLE: AIRPLANE, 1929. The first airplane flight to the South Pole, seen flying

SOUTH POLE: AIRPLANE, 1929. The first airplane flight to the South Pole, seen flying through the passage of Liv Glacier, piloted by Richard Evelyn Byrd, 1929. Photograph

Background imageEvelyn Collection: FILM STILL: INTERFERENCE. William Powell and Evelyn Brent in Interference, one

FILM STILL: INTERFERENCE. William Powell and Evelyn Brent in Interference, one of the first full talking films, 1928

Background imageEvelyn Collection: GEORGE EASTMAN (1854-1932). American inventor and industrialist, taking movies of

GEORGE EASTMAN (1854-1932). American inventor and industrialist, taking movies of Commander Richard E. Byrd, polar explorer, who was visiting him in Rochester, New York, c1925

Background imageEvelyn Collection: RICHARD EVELYN BYRD (1888-1957). American polar explorer; photographed in 1927

RICHARD EVELYN BYRD (1888-1957). American polar explorer; photographed in 1927

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Summer Mist

Summer Mist. Konody, Pauline Evelyn fl.1926 - 1936

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Mountain Scene, Co. Down

Mountain Scene, Co. Down. Foster, Evelyn (Marchioness of Downshire) 1876-1942

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Evelyn, Marchioness of Downshire

Evelyn, Marchioness of Downshire d. 1942 (1919). Laszlo, Philip Alexius de 1869-1937. Date: 1919

Background imageEvelyn Collection: The Late Zulu War: Distribution of Medals to the Fifty-Eighth Regiment and the Natal

The Late Zulu War: Distribution of Medals to the Fifty-Eighth Regiment and the Natal Troops at Maritzburg by Sir Evelyn Wood

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Bertha Evelyn Jaques, Untitled, American, 1863 - 1941, c. 1900, cyanotype

Bertha Evelyn Jaques, Untitled, American, 1863 - 1941, c. 1900, cyanotype

Background imageEvelyn Collection: The Opening Festival of the Gordon Boys Home: the Prince of Wales Receiving

The Opening Festival of the Gordon Boys Home: the Prince of Wales Receiving
THE OPENING FESTIVAL OF THE GORDON BOYS HOME: THE PRINCE OF WALES RECEIVING THE GUESTS, UK, 1886: Sir Thomas Brassey, Cardinal Manning, Sir Henry James, General Sir Peter S

Background imageEvelyn Collection: SIR EVELYN WOOD. General S. R. Evelyn Wood, a commander in the First Boer War in 1881

SIR EVELYN WOOD. General S. R. Evelyn Wood, a commander in the First Boer War in 1881
SIR EVELYN WOOD. General S.R. Evelyn Wood, a commander in the First Boer War in 1881. Engraving, English, 1881

Background imageEvelyn Collection: SARAH EMMA EDMONDS (1841-1898). Canadian-American nurse, soldier, and spy

SARAH EMMA EDMONDS (1841-1898). Canadian-American nurse, soldier, and spy. Disguised as a Union soldier during the Civil War. Engraving, c1865

Background imageEvelyn Collection: JOHN EVELYN (1620-1706). English writer. Oil on canvas, 1648, by Robert Walker

JOHN EVELYN (1620-1706). English writer. Oil on canvas, 1648, by Robert Walker

Background imageEvelyn Collection: HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939). English archaeologist. Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon

HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939). English archaeologist. Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon, Howard Carter and A.R. Callender at the entrance to the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Evelyn Laye - English dancer and actress

Evelyn Laye - English dancer and actress
Evelyn Laye (1900-1996) - English theatre and musical film actress and dancer. Date: circa 1930

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Mrs Arthur Hamilton, lady channel swimmer on the beach at Hove, Sussex. 1920

Mrs Arthur Hamilton, lady channel swimmer on the beach at Hove, Sussex. 1920

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Picture No. 10764208

Picture No. 10764208
Australia - Evelyn Central Store & petrol station Date:

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Portrait of John Evelyn

Portrait of John Evelyn. Engraving, by F. Bartolozzi. from John Evelyn, Silva; or, A discourse of forest-trees. Frontispiece. Date: 1776

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Lord Carnarvon and Lady Evelyn Herbert

Lord Carnarvon and Lady Evelyn Herbert
Lord Carnarvon and his daughter, Lady Evelyn Herbert arriving at their hotel, the Winter Palace at Luxor. The purpose of Lord Carnarvon was to witness the opening of the inner sealed chamber of

Background imageEvelyn Collection: LCC-LFB Deptford fire station, SE London

LCC-LFB Deptford fire station, SE London
Located at 189 Evelyn Street, Deptford fire station remains operational today. As with all fire stations of the period the upper floors were occupied by firemen and their families

Background imageEvelyn Collection: JOHN EVELYN (1620-1706). English writer. Line engraving, English, 18th century

JOHN EVELYN (1620-1706). English writer. Line engraving, English, 18th century

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Evelyn Nesbit about 1900 at a time when she was brought to t

Evelyn Nesbit about 1900 at a time when she was brought to t

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Evelyn Ankers

Evelyn Ankers (1918 - 1985) British actress. Date: 1937

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Evelyn Ashley (Cartoon)

Evelyn Ashley (Cartoon)
EVELYN ASHLEY Statesman, Chairman of the Railway Rates and Fares committee. Date: 1836 - 1907

Background imageEvelyn Collection: The Prudent Tiger

The Prudent Tiger. Artist: Evelyns Hardy. An Aesops fable Date: circa 1906

Background imageEvelyn Collection: Gertrude Jekyll - Garden designer

Gertrude Jekyll - Garden designer
Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) - Prolific British Garden designer, Artist and Writer. Pictured here as the small central detail in a close-up taken from an advert for Shell. 1960

Background imageEvelyn Collection: RICHARD EVELYN BYRD (1888-1957). American polar explorer. Byrd (with pencil)

RICHARD EVELYN BYRD (1888-1957). American polar explorer. Byrd (with pencil) outlining his course while voyaging to the Antarctic, 1928

Background imageEvelyn Collection: SILENT FILM STILL: SMOKING. Evelyn Brent in Interference, 1928

SILENT FILM STILL: SMOKING. Evelyn Brent in Interference, 1928

Background imageEvelyn Collection: EVELYN NESBIT (1885-1967). American showgirl. Original cabinet photograph, 1901, by Otto Sarony

EVELYN NESBIT (1885-1967). American showgirl. Original cabinet photograph, 1901, by Otto Sarony

Background imageEvelyn Collection: SILENT STILL: MAN IN DRAG. From left, Jack Duffy, Evelyn Francisco, Lionel Belmore, Ann Pennington

SILENT STILL: MAN IN DRAG. From left, Jack Duffy, Evelyn Francisco, Lionel Belmore, Ann Pennington, Julian Eltinge and David Jones in Madame Lucy, 1925

Background imageEvelyn Collection: HELL BENT FOR HEAVEN, 1926. James Marcus, Wilfrid North, Evelyn Selbie

HELL BENT FOR HEAVEN, 1926. James Marcus, Wilfrid North, Evelyn Selbie and Gayne Whitman in a scene from the film

Background imageEvelyn Collection: EVELYN BRENT (1899-1975). Originally, Mary Elizabeth Riggs. American cinema actress

EVELYN BRENT (1899-1975). Originally, Mary Elizabeth Riggs. American cinema actress, primarily in silent films. Silent film still, c1920s

Background imageEvelyn Collection: FILM: UNDERWORLD, 1927. Filming a scene for the gangster movie

FILM: UNDERWORLD, 1927. Filming a scene for the gangster movie, directed by Joseph von Sternberg in 1927, the cameraman has armored himself against the blast as he films Evelyn Brent fleeing




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"Evelyn: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Connections" Step into the world of Evelyn, where history intertwines with notable figures and iconic locations. From GLC-LFB Deptford fire station on Evelyn Street to the enchanting tales Waugh's marriage, this name carries a rich tapestry of stories. In the roaring 1920s, Waugh's novel "Decline and Fall" took readers on a satirical journey through society's absurdities. The frontispiece and title page of its first edition stand as testaments to his literary genius. Delve deeper into artistry as we encounter Grinling Gibbons, whose intricate woodwork adorns grand spaces like no other. And who can forget the Countess of Warwick gracing her son's wedding with elegance fit for royalty? As Oscar Wilde once said in "The Importance of Being Earnest, " 'To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness. ' But it is under the horse chestnut tree that life finds solace amidst nature's embrace. Evelyn Lincoln played an integral role in American politics, serving as secretary to the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Together with his son John Jr. , they created lasting memories within those hallowed walls. Across continents, Sir Malcolm and Lady Dorothy Evelyn Campbell left their mark on Pendine Sands—a testament to their adventurous spirits forever etched in time. A whirlwind affair awaits at Baroness D Erlanger's costume ball in Venice—where costumed revelers celebrate life’s masquerade beneath moonlit canals—an event worthy of remembrance. William de Morgan found inspiration through love when painted by his wife Evelyn de Morgan—a tribute to their shared artistic passion that transcends time itself. Finally, Lord Howard de Walden stood tall against adversity during a libel suit—the resilience embodied by those who refuse to be silenced.