Bowes Collection (page 2)

County Durham DL12 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of County Durham DL12 9

Cup, c1558, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Cup, c1558, (1843). Decorative cup belonging to the Company of Goldsmiths, said to have been presented by Queen Elizabeth to Sir Martin Bowes, a member of the Company

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Portrait of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Photo: Claude Harris Date: circa 1922

Wedding of Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth consort), on their wedding day at Westminster Abbey, London

Lady Rose Bowes-Lyon
Rose Leveson-Gower, Countess Granville, GCVO (n饠 Lady Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon, 6 May 1890 17 November 1967), the third daughter of 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne by his wife

Queen Elizabeth, 1942
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900 -2002), wife and consort of King George VI photographed in 1942 at Buckingham Palace. Date: 1942

Mrs. John Bowes Lyon
Fenella Bowes Lyon(1917-1980), second daughter of Lord and Lady Clinton, pictured shortly after her marriage to John Bowes Lyon

A miniature of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
A miniature of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by Mabel Hankey in a finely wrought frame of gold and silver, a wedding gift to Prince Albert, Duke of York from his future mother-in-law, Lady Strathmore

Royal Wedding 1923 - Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002), later Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, pictured in a fancy dress costume at the age of six

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and family
An informal group taken at Glamis Castle, the home of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the future Duchess of York and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

Royal Wedding 1923 - The Bride by Frederick Parker
Illustration showing a crowd of onlookers, desperate for a glimpse of the bride at the royal wedding of 1923 between the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Royal bridesmaid - Hon. Diamond Hardinge
Diamond Evelyn Violet Hardinge (1900 - 1927), daughter of Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, married name Abercromby

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon with her parents
Lady Elizabeth Angela Margeurite Bowes-Lyon (1900 -2002), Duchess of York, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, pictured with her parents the Earl

Princess Margaret arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation)
The sister of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, enters the Coronation Theatre in Westminster Abbey. Her train is carried by Miss Iris Peake, and she is followed by her page

"Fireworks From Gonnes And Bowes. "Shooting Fireworks Or Incendiaries From A Gun And A Bow
" Fireworks From Gonnes And Bowes." Shooting Fireworks Or Incendiaries From A Gun And A Bow, From Thomas Smiths Art Of Gunnery, 1643

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon marries Albert, Duke of York
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, pictured together at Buckingham Palace on their wedding day on 26th April 1923. Date: 26th April 1923

Royal wedding, 1923 - ceremony in the Abbey
The wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey on 26 April 1923 for the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth)

Royal wedding, 1923 - bridal gown & bridesmaid dress
The bridal gown of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon for her marriage to Prince Albert, Duke of York on 26 April 1923 at Westminster Abbey, designed by Madame Handley Seymour in a medieval style

Royal wedding, 1923 - Duke & Duchess of York return from Abb
A smiling Duchess of York (formerly Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and then Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) returning back to Buckingham Palace after her marriage to Prince Albert

The Graphic Royal Wedding Number 1923
Front cover of The Graphic magazines Royal Wedding Number, celebrating the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on honeymoon
The Duke and Duchess of York (the future King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother), pictured playing golf on their honeymoon in 1923. Date: 1923

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon & the Earl of Strathmore
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later the Queen Mother) and her father, the Earl of Strathmore. Date: C.1920

Queen Mother in 1942
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900 - 2002), pictured in 1942 arranging a vase of daffodils in Buckingham Palace. Date: 1942

QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1926-). Queen of Great Britain, 1952
QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1926-2022). Queen of Great Britain, 1952-. The first photograph of the future Queen with her mother, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, then Duchess of York, 1926

Royal Wedding 1923 - Through Wisdoms Eyes
Interesting montage picture from The Bystander Royal Wedding Number of 1923 featuring the Duke of York, and his chosen bride, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in the eyes of an owl

Royal Wedding 1923 - The Ray of Sunshine
Illustration in a Bystander issue celebrating the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey on 26 April 1923 showing the happy couple bathed in a ray

The Sphere Royal Marriage Number front cover
Front cover of The Sphere magazine special Royal Wedding Number celebrating the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Royal Wedding 1923 - the bridal gown
Photographs of the bridal gown and bridesmaids dress worn at the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey on 26 April 1923

The Sphere Royal Marriage Number 1923- wedding ceremony
Scene in Westminster Abbey at the moment Prince Albert, Duke of York took his bride, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons hand and plighted his troth in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Sketch front cover - Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the bride of Prince Albert, Duke of York, shown in profile contemplating a china figurine

Guests at the Royal Wedding
A spread from The Sketch magazine with photographs depicting some of the guests attending the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon shows Duke of York around Glamis

H. R. H Elizabeth Bowes Lyon - The Duchess of York
H.R.H Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (19002002, - pictured here when Duchess of York. The Queen consort of King George VI of the United Kingdom)

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Miss Anne Bowes-Lyon
Anne Bowes-Lyon, eldest daughter of the Mrs John Bowes-Lyon and the niece of Queen Elizabeth, wife of George VI, later the Queen Mother

Wedding of The Duke of York and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
The wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI; 1895-1952) and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (future Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; 1900-2002) on 26th April 1923. Date: 1923

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon as a bridesmaid
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon as a bridesmaid at the wedding of her future sister-in-law, Princess Mary, the Princess Royal to the Earl of Harewood in 1922. Date: 1923

Duke and Duchess of York on their wedding day
Colour tinted photograph of the marriage of Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI) to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) on 26th April 1923. Date: 1923

The Christening of Princess Elizabeth in 1926
Official photograph of baby Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) with her parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) at Buckingham Palace on 19th May

Dotheboys Hall school, Bowes, Yorkshire, associated with the Dickens character Wackford Squeers, who (in " Nicholas Nickleby" ) took in unwanted boys and mistreated them

Tatler cover - Victorious England cricketers
England cricketers of 1933 featured on the cover of The Tatler at the time of a tour in Australia where they played five test matches and won the Ashes four matches to one

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon cheered at McVitie and Price
Front cover of The Sphere featuring a photograph of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, being cheered by employees during a visit to the works of Messrs

East and West India Dock, London - Arrival of John Bowes
East and West India Dock, London - Arrival of the John Bowes screw steamer into the Collier Dock. Date: 1852

Duke and Duchess of York
The Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, three years after their marriage. Date: 1926

Church of St James The Great, Friern Barnet, London
Church of St James The Great, Friern Barnet, Enfield, near Bowes Park, County of London, England. Date: 1900s

Dotheboys Hall, Bowes, County Durham
Dotheboys Hall, Bowes, Barnard Castle, County Durham, England. Date: 1910s

Queen Elizabeth consort 1950
Queen Elizabeth, consort of King George VI (1900 - 2002), in the Blue Room of Buckingham Palace, wearing a beautiful gown on her birthday. Date: 4 August 1950

Viewing the royal wedding, 1923
Spectators clambering up a lamp post near Westminster Bridge in order to gain a better view of the passing procession following the wedding of Prince Albert

Nurses viewing the royal wedding, 1923
Nurses climbing up a tree in the Mall in a bid to have a view of the passing procession following the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York

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"Bowes: A Tale of Love, Royalty, and Enduring Legacy" In the enchanting world of aristocracy, one name shines brightly - Bowes. This captivating story begins with the Duchess of York, Queen Elizabeth (formerly known as Queen Mother), whose lineage traces back to the esteemed De Laszlo family. Nestled in Gilmonby Hall, Bowes in County Durham, this ancestral home witnessed the blossoming romance between Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and the Duke of York. As their love deepened, an iconic engagement photo captured their radiant smiles and undeniable connection. The momentous day arrived when Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon exchanged vows with Albert, Duke of York – a union that would later shape history itself. In a grand ceremony filled with regal splendor and heartfelt emotions, George VI wedded his beloved Elizabeth. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon's journey continued as she embraced her role as Countess Strathmore before ascending to become Queen Consort alongside King George VI. Together they led their nation through turbulent times with grace and resilience. Amidst these royal tales lies another intriguing aspect - the quaint charm Bridge Railway Engine Shed on Tanfield Railway in Stanley, Durham. This picturesque location served as a backdrop for countless memories during the honeymoon period for the Duke and Duchess of York. Delving deeper into this remarkable tale reveals glimpses into Lady Elizabeth's personal life - from her transformation into Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother to even her wedding shoes that carried her down the aisle on that fateful day. The legacy left behind by "Bowes" is not merely confined within palaces or titles but rather etched in hearts across generations. It symbolizes enduring love against all odds while embracing duty with unwavering dedication. Even today, we are reminded of this extraordinary love story whenever we catch sight of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's timeless portraits or hear whispers about the Duchess of York's remarkable journey.