Birkin Collection

All Aboard for Brooklands by The Tout 1931
Humorous colour illustration by The Tout showing caricatures of various personalities from the motoring world in 1931. From left: Lord Howe, Mr. Raymond Mays, Mr. Hugh P

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)

Motoring and Aviation Record Breakers
Sir Henry Tim Birkin (1896-1933) and Dorothy Paget (1905-1960) showing off their Bentley. And James Allan Jim Mollison (1905-1959)

Caricature illustrations, captioned, Brilliant Brunettes by Pat Charles'. Showing, M Quaglino, Lord Warwick, Sir Oswald Mosley, Lord Castlerosse, Mr Charles Birkin'

Society Returns to the Bicycle by Hynes
Fantastic caricatures of some of the most famous faces in 1930s British society, all furiously peddling away on bicycles. Back row from left: Sir Henry Birkin

Motor racing drivers Henry Birkin with Malcolm Campbell
Motor racing drivers Sir Henry Birkin with Sir Malcolm Campbell before the start of a handicap race at Brooklands, Surrey. 20th century

Tim Birkin with Sir Malcolm Campbell
Early Motor Car Racing - Tim Birkin with Sir Malcolm Campbell

Early Motor Car Racing - Driver Sir Henry Tim Birkin. circa 1932

Le Mans 1929, Tim Birkin with Babe Barnato
Early Car Motor Racing - Le Mans 1929, Tim Birkin with Babe Barnato. 1929

Wakefield WF11 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wakefield WF11 9

Bentley of Tim Birkin and Austro-Daimler of Edgar Fronteras, BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1930
Bentley 4398 cc. No: 1. Driver: Birkin, H.R.S. The Hon. Dorothy Paget is the passenger. Right: Austro-Daimler Stripped 4-seater. 2992 cc. Entry No: 9. Driver: Fronteras, E. Brooklands

Bentley single-seater of Tim Birkin, winner of a race at a BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1930
Bentley Single-seater 4398S cc. Event Entry No: 1. Driver: Birkin, H.R.S. Finished: 1st. at 117.81 m.p.h. Car colour is Blue. Place: Brooklands. B.A.R.C. Date: 21.4.30

Bentley of Tim Birkin on the way to winning a race at a BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1930
Bentley 4398S cc. Event Entry No: 1 Driver: Birkin, H.R.S. Finished: 1st. The famous Outer Circuit single-seater. Place: Brooklands. BARC. Date: 22.3.30

Edgar Maclures Riley leading Tim Birkins Alfa Romeo, RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932
Riley 1486 cc. Entry No: 15. Driver: Maclure, E. Background: Alfa Romeo 2336S cc.Entry No: 3. Driver: Birkin, Sir H.R.S. Bt. Finished: 5th. Overall, 2nd. In class. R.A.C. T.T. Race. Date: 20.8.32

Tim Birkins Alfa Romeo at the RAC TT Race, Conway Square, Newtonards, Northern Ireland, 1932
Alfa Romeo 2336S cc. Event Entry No: 3. Driver: Birkin, Sir H.R.S. Bt. Finished: 5th. overall, 2nd. in class. Place: Conway Square, Newtonards, County Down, Northern Ireland. R.A.C. T.T. Race

Bentley of Tim Birkin competing at the Boulogne Motor Week, France, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Bentley 4398 cc. Event Entry No: 69. Driver: Birkin, H.R.S. Finished: 5th. Place: Boulogne Motor Week. Date: 8.9.28

Sir Henry Birkins Bentley racing RJ Mundays Vauxhall 30 / 98, BARC meeting, Brooklands
Left Bentley 4398S cc. Driver: Birkin, Sir H.R.S. Retired. Centre Vauxhall 30/98 4526 cc. Event Entry No: 15 Driver: Munday, R.J. Finished: 1st. Place: Brooklands. B.A.R.C. Date: 16.5.32

Sir Henry Birkins Bentley leading Earl Howes Bugatti Type 54, BARC meeting, Brooklands
Bentley 4398S cc. Driver: Birkin, Sir H.R.S. Retired. Background Bugatti Type 54 4900S cc. Driver: Howe, The Earl. Place: Brooklands. B.A.R.C. Date: 16.5.32

The Memorial Panel to Sir Henry Birkin at Brooklands, 1937. Artist: Gordon Crosby
The Memorial Panel to Sir Henry Birkin at Brooklands, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Earl Howe and Sir Henry Birkin racing at Brooklands, 1937. Sir Henry Ralph Stanley Tim Birkin, 3rd Baronet (1896-1933) and Francis Richard Henry Penn Curzon, 5th Earl Howe (1884-1964)

Freda Dudley Ward and daughters
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)

Freda Dudley Ward, WW1
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)

Bentley 4. 5-litre Birkin Blower Le Mans 1931
Bentley 4.5-litre Birkin Blower Le Mans, 1931, Green, Bentley, BEN12602

Sayings of Much-Recorded People by Eddie Tatham
Spread from The Bystander 1932 showing some of the scions of 1930s society, and revealing some unrecorded sayings of much-recorded people

Mr Charles Birkin and Miss Margaret Whigham
Miss Margaret Whigham (1912 - 1993), later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then Duchess of Argyll, pictured at the first night of the new revue

Bentley 4. 5-litre Blower (ex-Birkin team), 1929, Green, dark
Bentley 4.5-litre Blower (ex-Birkin team) 1929 Green dark

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"Birkin: A Legacy of Glamour, Speed, and Society" Step back in time to the wedding bells of the 1913 season as Freda Dudley Ward, a prominent figure in high society, captivated hearts with her elegance. The allure continued into the 1930s when "All Aboard for Brooklands" by The Tout took us on a thrilling ride through motor racing history. From motoring and aviation record breakers to caricature illustrations showcasing Brilliant Brunettes by Pat Charles', we catch glimpses of influential personalities like M Quaglino, Lord Warwick, Sir Oswald Mosley, Lord Castlerosse, and Mr Charles Birkin himself. These figures were at the forefront of fashion and style during their era. Freda Dudley Ward's presence extended beyond social events; she played an active role during World War I. Her strength and resilience shone through as she supported her country during challenging times. As society returned to bicycles amidst changing trends captured by Hynes' lens, it was clear that Birkin's influence spanned various domains. But it was on the racetrack where they truly left their mark. Motor racing drivers Henry Birkin alongside Malcolm Campbell became synonymous with speed and adrenaline-fueled excitement. Their daring feats pushed boundaries while etching their names into motorsport history books. Not to be outdone by his father's legacy, Tim Birkin joined forces with Sir Malcolm Campbell for exhilarating races such as Le Mans 1929. Together with Babe Barnato at Wakefield WF11 9 Map location – they formed an unstoppable trio that dominated tracks around the world. The name "Birkin" became synonymous not only with luxury handbags but also with a rich heritage steeped in glamourous events and groundbreaking achievements in both war efforts and motor racing circuits alike. This captivating tale leaves us yearning for more stories from this remarkable family whose impact continues to resonate through the ages.