Delamere Collection

Lady Delamere in her Coronation outfit
Lady Delamere (1906 - 1979), formerly Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley (sister of Edwina Ashley, Countess Mountbatten) wearing one of the new robes for peeresses designed by Norman Hartnell for

ROBERT NIXON, PROPHET
k.a.'The Cheshire Prophet, from Over Delamere, his successful prophecies include that he will starve to death, which happens by accident ; some say he died 1467 Date: died circa 1620

Delamere Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
Aerial view of Delamere Avenue (formerly Sixth Avenue), Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. Date: 1940s

Native War Memorial, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, erected soon after WW1, on what is now Kenyatta Avenue (formerly Delamere Avenue, formerly Sixth Avenue). Date: circa 1930s

Portrait of Thomas Cholmondeley, 1st Lord Delamere, on His Hunter (study for The
Portrait of Thomas Cholmondeley, 1st Lord Delamere, on His Hunter (study for " The Cheshire Hunt at Tatton Park" ) Signed in red paint, lower right: " HC", Henry Calvert

Old and New Chester
The old and the new, a scene in Delamere Street, Chester, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Philis, Lady Delamere trying on a straw hat

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Discover the captivating history of Lady Delamere, the British aristocrat who made Kenya her home. At Cheshire West and Chester CW8 2 Map in England, her Coronation outfit is preserved, a testament to her regal past. In East Africa, Lady Delamere's legacy lives on through the Native War Memorial in Nairobi, a poignant reminder of her role in colonial history. Robert Nixon's prophetic portrait of Lady Delamere, painted in Delamere Avenue, Nairobi, showcases her strength and determination. Thomas Cholmondeley, 1st Lord Delamere, is depicted in a hunting scene in an old study, reflecting the colonial lifestyle he and Lady Delamere embraced. Their impact on Kenyan history is undeniable, shaping its landscape and people. Visit these historical sites and immerse yourself in the tales of Lady Delamere, a British noblewoman who left an indelible mark on Africa.