Bessborough Collection

Telegram from Queen
The Queen sends a thank-you telegram to the earl of Bessborough, patron of the Chichester Festival. Date: 1962

Bessborough Gardens, London
Bessborough Gardens, Pimlico, London. The corner with Roehampton Street

Holy Trinity Church, Bessborough Gardens - featuring an inset photographic portrait of Reverend George Miller

Fredrick Ponsonby
FREDRICK PONSONBY 3RD EARL OF BESSBOROUGH Also Viscount Duncannon Date: 1758 - 1844

Water shortage and supply: Londons water stores, 1921
Seriously depleted by drought: Londons water stores in 1921 for seven million people, spread over 558 square miles.The Thames estuary is viewed looking east, towards the sea

Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough, 1761 ? 1821, born Lady Henrietta Frances Spencer (generally called Harriet)
2968388 Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough, 1761 ? 1821, born Lady Henrietta Frances Spencer (generally called Harriet), was the wife of Frederick Ponsonby

The Sleeping Beauty or Tellers Catching a Stray Vote, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
The Sleeping Beauty or Tellers Catching a Stray Vote, 1833. John William Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough; Sir George de Lacy Evans; Thomas Spring Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle of Brandon

The Honourable [East India] Companys ship Bessborough in three positions in the Channel with her decks crowded with
5615566 The Honourable [East India] Companys ship Bessborough in three positions in the Channel with her decks crowded with people (oil on canvas) by Elliott, William (fl.1784-1791) (attr)

Son Of Sharp Shot (Pat Eddery) Wins Bessborough Stakes 29 June 1995 Date: 29 June 1995

The RIght Honourable Earl of Bessborough (colour litho)
613385 The RIght Honourable Earl of Bessborough (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The RIght Honourable Earl of Bessborough, Fred)

The New Pasha of Egypt. Not by Horace Vernet, 1840. Creator: John Doyle
The New Pasha of Egypt. Not by Horace Vernet, 1840. A parody on Vernets lithograph; Lord Palmerston, dressed in oriental costume and riding on horseback, in the character of Pasha Mohamed Ali

Seconding a Motion or The Party of the Movement, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
Seconding a Motion or The Party of the Movement. 1833. John William Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough; Charles Manners Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury; Edward Smith Stanley

The Honourable John Ponsonby, afterwards the Earl of Bessborough, 1834. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
The Honourable John Ponsonby, afterwards the Earl of Bessborough, 1834. Portrait of John Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough (1809-1880), British cricketer, courtier and Liberal politician

Blitz in London -- Bessborough Place, Pimlico, WW2
Blitz in London -- fire brigade heavy unit and a trailer pump in the foreground of a major fire in Bessborough Place, Pimlico, SW London following a bombing raid

Bessborough Gardens, Pimlico, London

Henrietta Bessborough
HENRIETTA FRANCES (SPENCER), COUNTESS OF BESSBOROUGH Fashionable lady of the period

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"Bessborough: A Captivating Tapestry of History and Elegance" Nestled in the heart Gardens, London, lies a place steeped in rich history and regal allure, and is here that whispers from the past echo through time, carrying tales of grandeur and significance. In 1921, amidst a water shortage crisis, a telegram arrived at Bessborough. It bore news from none other than the Queen herself, expressing concern for London's dwindling water supply. The gardens became a sanctuary where solutions were sought to safeguard this precious resource. Within these hallowed grounds stands Holy Trinity Church, an architectural masterpiece that has witnessed countless weddings and baptisms over centuries. Its walls have heard prayers whispered by Fredrick Ponsonby himself – the man behind Bessborough's rise to prominence. As if frozen in time on canvas, one can glimpse The Sleeping Beauty or Tellers Catching a Stray Vote by John Doyle. This enchanting artwork captures both political intrigue and artistic finesse—a testament to Bessborough's multifaceted nature. Not far away hangs another painting depicting The Honourable [East India] Company's ship Bessborough navigating turbulent waters with her decks teeming with people—an emblematic representation of resilience against adversity. Beneath its illustrious name lies Son Of Sharp Shot (Pat Eddery), embodying grace and strength as it gallops towards victory—symbolizing the spirit of determination that permeates every corner of Bessborough. The Right Honourable Earl graces lithographs with his dignified presence—a reminder that this place has been home to influential figures who shaped history with their wisdom and leadership. A fascinating contrast emerges when we encounter The New Pasha of Egypt—a captivating portrait not created by Horace Vernet but rather John Doyle—showcasing how art can challenge our perceptions while remaining rooted in tradition.