Wigram Collection

Colonialism / Lord Curzon
GEORGE NATHANIEL, MARQUESS Lord Curzon of Kedleston with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram " in the jungle with his bag of tigers"

Ward at Kings College
Wigram ward of Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, S.E. London

Engraving depicting a ship docked at Green, Wigram, and Green's Shipyard, Blackwall, 19th century
5308707 Engraving depicting a ship docked at Green, Wigram, and Green's Shipyard, Blackwall, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a ship docked at Green, Wigram)

Flight Avro Training Planes New Zealand Air Force School
A flight of Avro training planes from New Zealand's own Air Force school at Wigram on a practice flight at the start of WWII. From The War in Pictures, First Year

The Afghan War, 1879: The Death of Major Wigram Battye in the Battle of Futtehabad, April 2, (1901). British soldier Major Wigram Battye (1842-1879)

Miss Mollie Dangar
A portrait pencil drawing of Mary Beatrice Dangar, or Miss Mollie Dangar, the later wife of A. Denis Wigram Allen, an Australian solicitor and aviator

Simmonds Spartan Three Seater ZK-ABZ (msn 43), at Wigram, NZ. Date: 1967

Lord Curzon in India
Lord Curzon of Kedleston with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram in the jungle with his bag of tigers. Date: 1903

COLONIALISM / LORD CURZON
Lord Curzon of Kedleston with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram in the jungle with his bag of tigers. Date: 1903

Major Wigram Battye, c1880. Major Wigram Battye (1842-1879). Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Robert W. Crawford, Vanity Fair, Delfico
ROBERT WIGRAM CRAWFORD MP (1813-1889 ) Liberal Party MP for City of London. Businessman. Governor of the Bank of England from 1869 to 1871. Caption: A man of weight and high standing Date: 1813 - 1889

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" the Indus" Steamship Partly Destroyed by Fire, in Messrs. Wigrams Dry Dock, Blackwall, 1852

Aerial torpedoes designed by an Australian engineer, Mr A Dunbar Wigram. They were expected to revolutionise the methods of modern warfare, by speeding over land and sea with a deadly aim

Eleanor Wigram
ELEANOR lady WIGRAM (nee Watts) second wife of sir Robert Wigram

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"Wigram: Unveiling the Untold Stories of Colonialism and Lord Curzon" Step into the historical journey of Wigram, a name that echoes with tales from the past. From its humble beginnings as a ward at King's College to its association with influential figures like Miss Mollie Dangar, this captivating narrative takes us back in time. One cannot mention Wigram without delving into the remarkable story of Major Wigram Battye. In 1879, during the Afghan War, he met his untimely demise on the battlefield of Futtehabad. His sacrifice forever etched in history. Lord Curzon, an emblematic figure synonymous with colonialism, left an indelible mark on India. His presence resonated not only through his policies but also through his connection to Wigram itself. A man whose influence shaped nations and legacies. The Simmonds Spartan Three Seater ZK-ABZ stands as a testament to technological advancements during this era. Its sleek design symbolizes progress and innovation amidst turbulent times. Intriguingly intertwined within these narratives is Eleanor Wigram - her role yet unknown but undoubtedly significant. Her presence adds another layer of mystery waiting to be unraveled. Robert W. Crawford's Vanity Fair illustration captures Major Wigram Battye in all his glory - a reminder of bravery amidst chaos and uncertainty. Aerial torpedoes soar through our imagination as we envision battles fought above land and sea – weapons that changed warfare forever. Through photographs capturing moments frozen in time, we catch glimpses into lives lived long ago – their stories begging to be told once more. Wigram: where history converges with destiny; where tales intertwine like threads woven intricately together; where whispers from the past echo softly for those willing to listen closely.