Maury Collection

Freda Dudley Ward and her children
Freda Dudley Ward photographed with her two daughters, Penelope and Angela. Winifred (Freda) Dudley Ward, nee Birkin, was the mistress of the Duke of Windsor when he was Prince of Wales

Wedding Bells of the 1913 Season Freda Dudley Ward
Winifred Birkin on her wedding day arriving at St. Margaret s, Westminster for her marriage to William Dudley Ward. Winifred, better known as Freda Dudley Ward (1894-1983)

Marquise de Casa Maury
The Marquise de Casa Maury, formerly Miss Paula Gellibrand, and Mrs Loel Guinness, formerly Joan Yarde-Buller, daughter of Lord Churston. Joan later divorced her husband and married Prince Aly Khan

Supper of the Philosophers, 1773
FIA5405313 Supper of the Philosophers, 1773 by Huber, Jean (1721-86); Voltaire Foundation, Oxford University, UK; (add.info.: Le Souper des philosophes - Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet dit)

Sketch cover, Marquise de Casa Maury (Paula Gellibrand)
Front cover of The Sketch featuring Paula Gellibrand, wife of the 1st Marquis de Casa Maury (1898-1986), socialite, pictured wearing a simple

Cocktail time at Cap d Antibes, Marquise de Casa Maury
Enjoying cocktails at Cap D Antibes - the Marquise de Casa Maury, formerly Miss Paula Gellibrand, seated at a beach side cafÚáÀith a friend

Maury High School, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1915

The Marquise de Casa Maury (Paula Gellibrand) by Yevonde
Paula Gellibrand, wife of the 1st Marquis de Casa Maury (1898-1986), socialite, photographed by Madame Yevonde. 1928

Honore Gabriel Riqueti being dressed in an aristocratic hat by Abbe Maury
LSE1201768 HonoreGabriel Riqueti being dressed in an aristocratic hat by Abbe Maury, before leaving for Aix-la-Chapelle, 1789 (colour litho) by French School

Jean-Sifrein Maury (1746-1817), 1889. Private Collection

Jean-Sifrein Maury (1746-1817), 1789. Private Collection

Matthew Fontaine Maury, American naval officer, hydrographer and oceanographer, 1896. Maury (1806-1873) was the founder of the US Naval Oceanographic Office

The Rms Mauretania Docked And Beingpainted. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

Paula Gellibrand, wife of the 1st Marquis de Casa Maury (1898-1986), socialite, pictured in a very effective head-dress (according to The Tatler), designed for her by Elspeth Phelps. Date: 1920

Maury / Jean-S / Lassalle
JEAN-SIFFREIN MAURY French priest, member of Estates-General (1789), created cardinal (1794), Archbishop of Paris (1810-14) Date: 1746 - 1817

Sketch cover - Paula Gellibrand
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a photograph of the Marquise de Casa Maury, formerly miss Paula Gellibrand. Captured in a metallic dress looking through decorative wrought-metal gates by

USS Maury, American destroyer, Key West, Florida, USA
USS Maury (DD100), American destroyer, at the dockyard in Key West, Florida, USA. Date: circa 1920

Freda Dudley Ward
Mrs W. Dudley Ward, wife of the lieutenant commander in teh R.N.R. and M.P. for Southampton. WINIFRED FREDA DUDLEY WARD, NEE BIRKIN (1894-1983)

Matthew Fontaine Maury
MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY American oceanographer Date: 1806 - 1873

Jean Siffrein Maury
JEAN-SIFFREIN MAURY French churchman and statesman Date: 1746 - 1817

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Captain M.F. Maury, the Marine Geographer, 1866

ANTONIA MAURY (1866-1952). American astronomer. Photographed c1910

MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY (1806-1873). American naval officer and oceanographer. Title page of the first edition, 1855, of Maurys The Physical Geography of the Sea

Maury. Roussillon. Spectacular view over the mountains. France. Europe. Mountains in the background

(1806-1873). American naval officer and oceanographer. Geological agency of the winds
MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY (1806-1873). American naval officer and oceanographer. Geological agency of the winds. Engraved plate from the first edition of Maurys The Physical Geography of the Sea, 1855

Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873), American naval officer and hydrographer and oceanographer. Founder of the US Naval Oceanographic Office. Engraving. 1896

MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY (1806-1873). American naval officer and oceanographer: oil over a photograph

TALK AT VOLTAIREs HOME. Voltaire (with upraised arm) with Abbe Maury, Father Adam, Marquis de Condorcet, Denis Diderot, Jean Francois de La Harpe and Jean le Rond d Alembert. Engraving, 18th century

MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY (1806-1873). American naval officer and oceanographer. Gulf Stream and Drift. Plate from the first edition of his The Physical Geography of the Sea, 1855

TALK AT VOLTAIREs HOME. Voltaire, with upraised arm, along with Abbe Maury, Father Adam, Condorcet, Diderot, Laharpe, and d Alembert. Colored engraving, 18th century

Maury / Matthew Fontaine
MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY American naval officer and oceanographer

L a F Maury
LOUIS FERDINAND ALFRED MAURY French antiquarian, scholar, noted for books on dreams and folklore

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"Maury: A Tale of Elegance, Intrigue, and Legacy" Step into the captivating world of Maury, where history intertwines with glamour and secrets are unveiled. From Freda Dudley Ward's enchanting presence to her children who captured hearts, this tale is filled with timeless elegance. In the midst of the 1913 wedding season, Wedding Bells rang joyously for Freda Dudley Ward as she embarked on a new chapter in her life. The Marquise de Casa Maury became synonymous with grace and sophistication, leaving an indelible mark on society. Paula Gellibrand, known for her striking beauty and charisma, graced the Sketch cover as the Marquise de Casa Maury. Cocktail time at Cap d'Antibes was never complete without her magnetic presence that left everyone captivated. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean lies Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia - a testament to enduring legacies. This institution stands tall as a symbol of education and growth in honor of those who came before. The allure continues with Yevonde's masterpiece capturing Paula Gellibrand as The Marquise de Casa Maury. Through this portrait, we glimpse into a world where beauty meets artistry – an exquisite blend that transcends time itself. Delve deeper into history to witness Honore Gabriel Riqueti being dressed by Abbe Maury himself – an aristocratic hat adorning his head like a crown fit for royalty. Jean-Sifrein Maury's influence echoes through generations; his impact felt even in 1889 when he made his mark on society. As we unravel these hints scattered throughout time and space, one thing becomes clear: "Maury" is not just a name but an embodiment of opulence intertwined with stories waiting to be discovered.