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Milbanke Collection

"Milbanke: A Tale of Love, Intrigue, and Beauty" In the world of aristocracy and high society, one name stood out among the rest - Milbanke

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Anne, Lady Byron (Anon)

Anne, Lady Byron (Anon)
ANNA ISABELLA MILBANKE Lady Byron (1815 to 1816)

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Lord & Lady Loughborough and Sir John Milbanke

Lord & Lady Loughborough and Sir John Milbanke
Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm, daughter of Harry Chisholm of Sydney, NSW, Australia married in 1915 Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Lady Milbanke at Mullaboden with her children

Lady Milbanke at Mullaboden with her children
Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm (1895 -1969), Lady Loughborough, Australian Born wife of Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough (died 1929)

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Lady Loughborough

Lady Loughborough
Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm, daughter of Harry Chisholm of Sydney, NSW, Australia married in 1915 Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Sketch cover - Lady Milbanke by Madame Yevonde

Sketch cover - Lady Milbanke by Madame Yevonde
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph of Lady Milbanke, a la Marie Stuart due to her peaked Tudor style hat. Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm, daughter of Harry Chisholm of Sydney, NSW

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Front cover, Lady Milbanke, Beauty in a Bathing Cap

Front cover, Lady Milbanke, Beauty in a Bathing Cap, on the Riviera, South of France. Date: August 1933

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Lady Milbanke

Lady Milbanke
Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm (1895 -1969), Lady Loughborough, Australian Born wife of Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough (died 1929)

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Eve front cover - Lady Loughborough

Eve front cover - Lady Loughborough
Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm (1895 -1969), Lady Loughborough, Australian Born wife of Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough (died 1929)

Background imageMilbanke Collection: The Milbanke and Melbourne Families, (c1796), 1929

The Milbanke and Melbourne Families, (c1796), 1929
The Milbanke and Melbourne Families, c1796. It is likely that this painting was commissioned to mark the alliance of the two families through marriage in April 1769. After George Stubbs (1724-1806)

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Tatler cover - Lady Milbanke (Sheila Chisholm) by Yevonde

Tatler cover - Lady Milbanke (Sheila Chisholm) by Yevonde
Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm (1895 -1969), Lady Loughborough, Australian Born wife of Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough (died 1929)

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Illustration in the London News of V. C. Heroes of the Transvall War in the Nineteenth century

Illustration in the London News of V. C. Heroes of the Transvall War in the Nineteenth century
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The achievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record. V.C

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Ponds Cream advertisement featuring Lady Milbanke

Ponds Cream advertisement featuring Lady Milbanke
Advertisement for Ponds Cold Cream and Vanishing Cream endorsed by the vivid, gay and utterly charming Lady Milbanke, Australian-born socialite Sheila Chisholm

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Wedding of Sir John Milbanke, Bt. and Lady Loughborough

Wedding of Sir John Milbanke, Bt. and Lady Loughborough
Black and white photograph of the wedding of Sir John Milbanke, Bt. to Lady Loughborough at the Savoy Chapel, London in the Sketch of 21st November 1928. Date: 21st November 1928

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Sir John Milbanke and Lady Loughborough

Sir John Milbanke and Lady Loughborough
Two photograph reporting on the forthcoming marriage of Lady Loughborough (formerly Miss Sheila Chisholm) to Sir John Milbanke on 14 November 1928

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Anne, Lady Byron (Freemn

Anne, Lady Byron (Freemn
ANNA ISABELLA MILBANKE Lady Byron (1815 to 1816) Date: 1792 - 1860

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Lady Loughborough as Weeping Willow - Elspeth Phelps

Lady Loughborough as Weeping Willow - Elspeth Phelps
Sheila Chisholm, Lady Loughborough, later Lady Milbanke, pictured on the front cover of The Sketch wearing her costume for the part of Weeping Willow in the Nymphs of the Forest tableau performed at

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Victory Day in London, 1918, WW1

Victory Day in London, 1918, WW1
Snapshots of prominent members of society out in London to celebrate the signing of the armistice on 11 November 1918, ending the First World War

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Elizabeth Vs. Melbourne

Elizabeth Vs. Melbourne
ELIZABETH, viscountess MELBOURNE (nee Milbanke) wife of Peniston Lamb, first viscount, with their son, who coincidentally is also named Peniston Lamb. Date: 1752 - 1818

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Sir Ralph Milbanke, Bt. in the Uniform of the Yorkshire (North Riding) Militia Signed

Sir Ralph Milbanke, Bt. in the Uniform of the Yorkshire (North Riding) Militia Signed and dated in paint, lower right: " J. Northcote [pinxit?] 178[?]", James Northcote, 1746-1831, British

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Anne, Lady Byron

Anne, Lady Byron
ANNA ISABELLA MILBANKE Lady Byron (1815 to 1816) Date: 1792 - 1860

Background imageMilbanke Collection: Lord and Lady Byron

Lord and Lady Byron
LORD and LADY BYRON (Anne Isabella Milbanke) at the time of their brief marriage


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"Milbanke: A Tale of Love, Intrigue, and Beauty" In the world of aristocracy and high society, one name stood out among the rest - Milbanke. This captivating story begins with Anne, Lady Byron (Anon), a woman whose enigmatic charm fascinated all who crossed her path. Her marriage to Lord & Lady Loughborough brought together two influential families, setting the stage for a series of events that would shape their lives forever. Enter Sir John Milbanke, a man of wealth and power who found himself drawn to Lady Loughborough's irresistible allure. Their wedding was an affair to remember, uniting not only two hearts but also two prominent names in society. As they embarked on their journey together, Sir John and Lady Loughborough became inseparable companions through life's ups and downs. Lady Milbanke's beauty knew no bounds; she graced the covers of Tatler and Sketch magazines captured by the talented lens of Yevonde. Whether it was her radiant smile or elegant presence at Mullaboden with her beloved children, she exuded grace wherever she went. But behind every glamorous facade lies hidden depths. The mysterious Lady Loughborough had secrets that intrigued those around her even more than her striking looks did. Madame Yevonde's sketch cover revealed glimpses into her soul as she navigated through life's complexities. Lady Milbanke continued to captivate hearts long after leaving the spotlight - from being hailed as "Beauty in a Bathing Cap" on Eve magazine's front cover to becoming an integral part of both the Milbanke and Melbourne Families' history in 1796. The tale is one filled with love affairs whispered about in hushed tones, friendships tested by time and circumstance, and undeniable beauty that transcended generations, and is a story that reminds us how even amidst societal expectations and constraints, true passion can ignite, leaving an indelible mark on the pages of history.