Courtenay Collection

Members of Cuddington Golf Club, Surrey, 1933. Date: 1933

Invisible ink
Coded invisible ink message demonstrated by German spy Kurt H de Rysbach, 1915 Date: 1915

Kurt Rysbach
German spy Kurt H de Rysbach in German military uniform, 1925 Date: 1925

The death of Thom, alias Sir William Courtenay, Dunkirk, Kent, 1838. Born in Cornwall, John Nichols Thom declared himself the saviour of the world and became a wandering preacher in Kent

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth
Queen Mary I surprising Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon, and Princess Elizabeth. Although they were all related as second cousins

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth (engraving)
587864 Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Burghley House, seat of Henry Cecil, Marquis of Exeter
Burghley House, Cambridgeshire, seat of Henry Cecil, Marquis of Exeter. South front of the Elizabethan house with the lake landscaped by Capability Brown

Lady Elizabeth Courtenay, Countess of Devon (1801-1867). 1838

Nuneham Courtenay, near Oxford, Oxfordshire, on the left bank of the River Thames. Date: circa 1845

Courtenay shooting Lieutenant Bennett (engraving)
2786957 Courtenay shooting Lieutenant Bennett (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtenay shooting Lieutenant Bennett)

Courtenays escape from the Tower (engraving)
587883 Courtenays escape from the Tower (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Courtenays escape from the Tower)

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth (engraving)
5224964 Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Courtenays escape from the Tower (engraving)
5224961 Courtenays escape from the Tower (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtenays escape from the Tower)

Queen Mary Elizabeth and Courtenay "I will answer that question"
3037184 Queen Mary Elizabeth and Courtenay " I will answer that question" cried Mary throwing aside the Arras, illustration from The Worlds Library of Best Books, c.1940 (litho) by Hardy

The Honourable Frances Courtenay, Lady Honywood and her Daughter, 1784 (oil on canvas)
872243 The Honourable Frances Courtenay, Lady Honywood and her Daughter, 1784 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 140.5x112 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Exeter EX14 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX14 1

Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon (c1527-1556), 1824. Artist: W Freeman
Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon (c1527-1556), 1824. Courtenay was the only son of Henry Courtenay, 1st Marquess of Exeter, and his second wife Gertrude Blount

Edward Courtenay 12Th Earl Of Devonshire, C. 1527 / 8-1556. From The Book "Lodges British Portraits"Published
Edward Courtenay 12Th Earl Of Devonshire, C.1527/8-1556. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Ford Aerodrome - Geoffrey Cobham, Sir Alan Cobham
Ford Aerodrome. From left: Geoffrey Cobham, Sir Alan Cobham, William Courtenay, Lady Cobham, Michael Cobham, Sqn Ldr Helmore and Lady Gunter

14th Earl of Devon
WILLIAM COURTENAY, fourteenth earl of DEVON in his peers robes Date: 1777 - 1859

15th Earl of Devon
WILLIAM REGINALD COURTENAY, fifteenth earl of DEVON, statesman associated with the the Poor Law Board. Date: 1807 - 1888

Frances Courtenay Baylor
FRANCES COURTENAY BAYLOR American writer with her autograph Date: 1848 - 1920

Source Size = 1693 x 1844
Corporal Courtenay, of the 44Th

FRANCES COURTENAY BAYLOR (1848-1920). American author. Engraving, American, 1887

BUNYAN: PILGRIMs PROGRESS. Christian & Faithful Pass Through Vanity Fair. Wood engraving after a drawing by H.C. Selous, for an 1844 edition of John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress

BUNYAN: PILGRIMs PROGRESS. Christian Armed by Prudence, Discretion, Piety, and Charity. Wood engraving after a drawing by H.C

Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) flock, feeding on field in mist at dawn, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, January

Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire
Distant view of Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire, the seat of the Earl of Harcourt Date: 1811

Elk Falls, Britsh Columbia, Canada
Elk Falls, near Courtenay, Britsh Columbia, Canada

Edward Earl Devonshire
Edward Courtenay, earl of DEVONSHIRE statesman

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"Courtenay: A Captivating Tale of Royalty, Intrigue, and Courage" Step back in time to 1933 at Cuddington Golf Club in Surrey, where the esteemed members known as Courtenays showcased their golfing prowess. Little did they know that their legacy would be etched into history. Hidden within the pages of this captivating story lies an enigmatic connection to invisible ink. What secrets were concealed by these mysterious markings? Only Kurt Rysbach, a master codebreaker, could decipher the truth. In a surprising twist, Queen Mary herself made an unexpected appearance before Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth. The astonishment on their faces captured forever in an engraving that tells a tale of royalty crossing paths with destiny. Amidst political turmoil and impending doom, Wyatt's solemn exoneration of Princess Elizabeth and Courtenay echoes through time. Their innocence preserved for eternity as depicted in another poignant engraving. Journey further into the world to discover Powderham Castle, proudly standing as Lord Viscount William Courtenay's seat. Its grandeur reflecting the noble lineage that shaped generations to come. Burghley House emerges from history's shadows as Henry Cecil, Marquis of Exeter's majestic abode. Within its walls lie untold stories intertwined with the illustrious name - Courtenay. Lady Elizabeth Courtenay takes center stage as Countess of Devon - her grace and elegance enchanting all who crossed her path. Her influence shaping society during a remarkable era. Nuneham Courtenay beckons us near Oxfordshire – its picturesque beauty serving as a testament to the enduring legacy left behind by those bearing this distinguished name. But not all tales are filled with nobility; some reveal darker chapters etched upon history's canvas. Engravings depict moments when conflict erupted between Lieutenant Bennett and one brave member of the Courtneys – capturing both tragedy and resilience.