Congreve Collection

Mrs Congreve, wife of a VC and mother of a VC
Mrs Congreve, wife of General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, VC and mother of Major Congreve. The latter was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval, France

Tatler front cover - Mrs La Touche Congreve and baby daughte
Mrs William La Touche Congreve, wife of Major William ( Billy ) La Touche Congreve V.C. pictured with her baby daughter, Mary Gloria Congreve, born 21 March 1917

Miss Pamela Maude (Mrs William La Touche Congreve)
Miss Pamela Maude, the daughter of actor Cyril Maude, pictured at the time of her marriage to Captain William La Touche Congreve of the Rifle Brigade

Wedding of Captain La Touche Congreve V. C
Marriage of Captain (later Major) William La Touche Congreve to Miss Pamela Maude, the daughter of actor Cyril Maude. Major Congreve was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval

George V on guided tour near Mametz, The Somme, France
King George V passing between two mine craters near Mametz in The Somme, northern France, in a party guided by Mr Harding of the Royal Engineers

W H Congreve, Secretary of Birkbeck Institute, London
W H Congreve, Secretary of Birkbeck Institute, later Birkbeck College, London. Studio portrait in jacket, waistcoat and tie, captioned Mr W H Congreve'

Miss Edith Evans as Mrs Millimant
Oil painting of London Born actress, Miss Edith Evans costume dressed in an elaborate blue dress, using a red and white fan, playing the role of Mrs

Walter N Congreve
Sir Walter Norris Congreve (1862-1927) VC, KCB, MVO, DL, KStJ Date: 1917

Chatham naval barracks and William Congreves rockets for the British military used in the Napoleonic Wars from 1804. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Benefit Ticket for Joe Miller, 1794-99. Creator: Samuel Ireland
Benefit Ticket for Joe Miller, 1794-99. Formerly attributed to William Hogarth, formerly attributed to Joseph Sympson, Jr

Way of the World, Congreve
The Way of the World by William Congreve. Mrs Pitt as Lady Wishfort. Act III. Scene I. Come fill fill... Date: 1776

THE WAY OF THE WORLD
by William Congreve - Mr Betterton

CONGREVE / OLD BACHELOR
Mr Foote as Fondlewife Date: 1693

CONGREVE / LOVEFOR LOVE
A scene from Love for Love Date: 1695

Staffordshire ST19 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST19 5

Milton Keynes MK6 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK6 3

Congreve, (1670-1729), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Congreve, (1670-1729), 1830. William Congreve (1670-1729) English playwright and poet of the Restoration period, known for satirical dialogue and influence on the comedy of manners

King George V visits the front, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme. King George V (1865-1936) discusses the campaign with General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925)

Sarah Siddons, Welsh actress, as Zara in William Congreves play The Mourning Bride, c1783 (1894)
Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), Welsh actress, as Zara in William Congreves play The Mourning Bride, c1783 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection)

William Congreve, 1670 To 1729. English Playwright And Poet. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Mount Congreve Gardens; County Waterford, Ireland

Mount Congreve Gardens, Co Waterford, Ireland; Peonies And Delphiniums

Lt. General Sir W. N. Congreve
One of a superb series depicting Generals and Admirals of the British Forces. They were drawn by Francis Dodd R.A who replaced his brother-in-law Muirhead Bone as an Official War Artist

Catherine Cockburn
CATHERINE COCKBURN, nee Trotter : precocious writer whose first play was staged when she was 16 ! Friend of Congreve and Locke : thought beautiful when young. Date: 1679 - 1749

Congreve rocket making process
A monkey press, or small pile driver, as used for filling Congreve rockets Date: 1855

Invitation to Coronation of King George IV
An elegant admission card to the splendid and costly coronation of King George IV, signed by the Deputy Earl Marshal, Lord Howard of Effingham

Elizabeth Pope in the Character of Zara in The Mourning Bride by Congreve. 1791

Old Batchelor benefit performance for Joe Miller
The Old Batchelor, benefit performance for Joe Miller at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Joseph Miller (1684-1738) was an English actor who first played Sir Joseph Whittol in William Congreves

Rockets Fired from Boats
Congreve rockets being fired from men-of-war boats, to attack enemy coastlines, the purpose for which William Congreve originally developed his rocket in 1804 Date: 1827

Congreve / Earthworks
The rockets developed by William Congreve in 1804 are here shown fired from earthworks in bombardments Date: 1827

Congreve / Fireships Use
Rockets introduced by William Congreve in 1804 shown in use in British navy fireships Date: 1827

Congreve / Cavalry Repulse
The rockets introduced by William Congreve in 1804 are here shown used for the repulse of cavalry and for the storming of a town Date: 1827

Congreve / John Bell
WILLIAM CONGREVE Restoration playwright Date: 1670-1729

Congreve & Ron
WILLIAM CONGREVE Restoration playwright, with Nicholas Ron (1673-1718) Date: 1670-1729

William Congreve (1670-1729) Restoration playwright

I ll tell you what! That such things are we must allow, but such things never were till now, Wigstead, Henry, delineator, England, E. Jackson, ca

Mrs Abington as Miss Prue in Congreves Love for Love, 1771 (oil on canvas)
XYC111954 Mrs Abington as Miss Prue in Congreves Love for Love, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 76.8x63.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Mrs. Abington as Miss Prue in Love for Love by William Congreve Mrs
Mrs. Abington as Miss Prue in " Love for Love" by William Congreve Mrs. Abington as Miss Prue in William Congreves " Love for Love", Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723-1792, British

Sculpture, Profile Portrait of William Congreve, unknown artist, 18th century, British

WILLIAM CONGREVE (1670-1729). English dramatist. Oil on canvas, 1709, by Sir Godfrey Kneller

SIR WILLIAM CONGREVE (1772-1828). English military inventor. Oil on canvas, c1812, by James Lonsdale

I ll Tell You What! That Such Things Are We Must Allow, But Such Things Never Were Till Now, Wigstead, Henry, Delineator, England, E. Jackson, Ca

WILLIAM CONGREVE (1670-1729). English dramatist. Line engraving, English, 18th century, after a painting, 1709, by Sir Godfrey Kneller

WILLIAM CONGREVE (1670-1729). English dramatist. Line engraving, English, 1794, after a painting, 1709, by Sir Godfrey Kneller

HOGARTH: OLD BACHELOR. Theater ticket, designed and engraved by William Hogarth, to a performance of William Congreves The Old Bachelor for the benefit of the English actor, Joe Miller (1684-1738)

Victorian interior - Hubert Congreve
The room in which Hubert Congreve shot himself. A young Edward Lear was infatuated with the young Congreve. A fine example of a Victorian interior, with heavily-stocked mantlepiece and fine fireplace

Kit Cat Club
A gathering of the Kit-Kat Club, a London political and literary society which was the centre of opposition during Queen Annes Tory ministry (1710-14)

Congreve / Gucht
WILLIAM CONGREVE Restoration playwright

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"Congreve: A Legacy of Valor, Elegance, and Artistic Brilliance" In the annals of history, the name Congreve resonates with tales of courage, grace, and artistic prowess. At its core lies the remarkable story of Mrs. Congreve - a woman whose life intertwined with heroes and luminaries. As the wife of a distinguished VC (Victoria Cross) recipient and mother to another brave VC holder, Mrs. La Touche Congreve embodied strength in every sense. Her radiant presence graced the Tatler front cover alongside her precious baby daughter; an image that captured both tenderness and resilience. Miss Pamela Maude (later known as Mrs. William La Touche Congreve) was yet another jewel in this illustrious family's crown. Her marriage to Captain La Touche Congreve V. C marked a union forged in valorous love - two souls bound by duty and devotion. The pages of history turn further to reveal Lieutenant General Sir W. N. Congreve - a man who etched his name into military lore through his leadership during World War I near Mametz on The Somme battlefield in France. Even George V himself sought enlightenment from this hallowed ground under Lt. General Sir W. N. 's guidance. Yet not all members of this esteemed lineage were warriors on battlefields alone; some wielded their talents within different realms altogether. W. H. Congreve served as Secretary at Birkbeck Institute in London, contributing significantly to education and intellectual growth. Artistic brilliance also coursed through their veins as Miss Edith Evans mesmerized audiences with her portrayal of Mrs Millimant - a testament to the family's flair for theatrical excellence. Beyond these notable figures lay Catherine Cockburn – an influential writer whose pen brought forth wisdom and insight that transcended time itself. And let us not forget Walter N Congreve – forever associated with Chatham naval barracks where he pioneered advancements such as William Congreve's rockets, revolutionizing warfare forever.