Desborough Collection

Lord Desborough with remaining son, Ivo Grenfell
William Henry Grenfell, Lord Desborough (1855-1945), pictured at his home, Taplow court near Maidenhead with his remaining son, the Hon. Ivo Grenfell, and his daughter, the Hon. Imogen Grenfell

Lady Desborough with her sons, Julian and Billy
Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (n饠 Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron Desborough

Edward VII House Party
EDWARD VII At a weekend party at Taplow Court owned by Lord Desborough. The Kings mistress, Alice Keppel is standing behind him, right

The Desborough Necklace
3330220 The Desborough Necklace; (add.info.: The Desborough Necklace of Anglo-Saxon England. Dated 7th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Windy Landscape
Aquatint showing a broad, flat landscape on a windy day. Date: circa 1932

County Map of Northamptonshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Clubland caricatures: the Bath celebrities 1921
Caricatures of regular visitors to the Bath Club, London, including the Prince of Wales, Lord Desborough, Lord Wodehouse and F J Escombe

Lady Salmond (Monica Grenfell) by Madame Yevonde
Lady Salmond, formerly Monica Grenfell, elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough, sister of Julian and Billy Grenfell who were both killed in the First World War

Monica Grenfell
The Hon. Monica Grenfell, elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough. Sister to Julian and Billy Grenfell who were both killed during the First World War

Imogen Grenfell
Alexandra Imogen Clair Gage (nÚÑáGrenfell), Viscountess Gage (1905-1969), Daughter of 1st Baron Desborough and Ettie, Lady Desborough; wife of 6th Viscount Gage

Prince Albert - his tutor Mr Hansell - Lord Desborough
Prince Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) - his tutor Mr H. P. Hansell - William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough (1855-1945)

Swindon SN5 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN5 8

East Northamptonshire NN14 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Northamptonshire NN14 2

General John Desborough, (1820s). Creator: R Cooper
General John Desborough, (1820s). Portrait of English Parliamentarian army officer and politician John Desborough (or Disbrowe (1608-1680). [Charles & Henry Baldwin, London]

Prince Albert with his tutor and Lord Desborough, 1908, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Prince Albert with his tutor and Lord Desborough, 1908, (1947). Prince Albert, (the future King George VI 1895-1952), attending an athletics meeting aged 13, with his tutor Mr Henry Peter Hansell

John Disbrowe, English soldier, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Desborough (or Disbrowe (1608-1680), senior commander in the parliamentarian army

Imogen Grenfell
Alexandra Imogen Clair Gage (n饠 Grenfell), Viscountess Gage (1905-1969), Daughter of 1st Baron Desborough and Ettie, Lady Desborough; wife of 6th Viscount Gage. Date: 1925

Lady Desborough with her grandchildren
Ettie, Lady Desborough pictured with her grandchildren, Julian and Rosemary Salmond. Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (n饠 Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952)

Ettie, Lady Desborough
Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron Desborough

Lady Alington presented with swimming prize, Bath Club
Lord Desborough presenting Lady Alington (the former Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper) with a gold medal as winner of the Ladies Challenge Shield at the exclusive Bath Club in London in 1933. Date: 1933

Dorothy Raymond and George Saunders and Paula Desborough
Current dancers: Dorothy Raymond and George Saunders (exhibition dancers at the Waldorf Hotel) and Paula Desborough (teacher with the army of occupation on the Rhine now teaching at Princes)

Ettie, Lady Desborough in fancy dress costume
Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (n饠 Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron DesboroughEttie, Lady Desborough

The Hon. Monica Grenfell by Madame Yevonde
The Hon. Monica Grenfell, elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough. Sister to Julian and Billy Grenfell who were both killed during the First World War. Date: 1924

John Desborough
JOHN DESBOROUGH (variously spelt as Disbrowe etc) English parliamentary general, depicted on horseback with ships in the background. Date: 1608 - 1680

Tatler cover - Lady Desboroughs Masque
Front cover of The Tatler, reporting on a fancy dress masque organised by Ettie, Lady Desborough at Taplow Court. Photograph features Rosemary Levenson-Gower, daughter of Millicent

Lady Massereene & Patrick Shaw Stewart- costume masque
Lady Massereene, formerly Jean Barbara Ainsworth, pictured in costume with Patrick Shaw Stewart at a masque arranged by Lord and Lady Desborough at their home, Taplow Court, in January 1912

Lady Desborough & Billy Grenfell - costume masque
Ettie, Lady Desborough, pictured in costume at a masque she and Lord Desborough held at their home, Taplow Court in January 1912

Bystander cover - Lady Desborough
Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (nÚÑáFane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron DesboroughEttie, Lady Desborough

Lord Desborough and youngest son, Ivo
William Henry Grenfell, Lord Desborough driving himself to the traditional Eton Harrow cricket match in July 1914, accompanied by his youngest son, Ivo. Date: 1914

Suffragette disturbance at Royal Horse Show, 1914
Scenes at the Royal Horse Show in June 1914, when two suffragettes made an attempt to appeal to the King. Larger picture shows Princess Mary, Lady Desborough, King George V, Queen Mary

The Deputation to Col Seeley headed by Lord Desborough
The Deputation to Col Seeley, headed by Lord Desborough, which presented the Government with a 50hp Gnome-Ble

Lord and Lady Desborough at the London aerodrome dedicating a Ble

Lord Desborough
William Henry Grenfell, Lord Desborough Sportsman

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"Captivating Desborough: A Tapestry of Family, History, and Charm" Step into the world of Desborough, where generations intertwine and stories unfold. Lady Desborough stands proudly with her sons, Julian and Billy, a testament to the strength of family bonds. Meanwhile, Lord Desborough shares a tender moment with his remaining son, Ivo Grenfell – a reminder that love endures even in times of loss. The Edward VII House Party brings together aristocracy and elegance in one grand affair. Amidst opulent surroundings and lively conversations, friendships are forged that will last a lifetime. And beyond the walls of lavish estates lies the Windy Landscape – an enchanting backdrop for adventures yet to be had. Imogen Grenfell graces this tale with her grace and beauty. Her presence illuminates every room she enters as she carries on the legacy of her remarkable lineage. Lady Desborough's joy knows no bounds when surrounded by her beloved grandchildren – their laughter echoing through time. Ettie, Lady Desborough leaves an indelible mark on history as she navigates society's expectations with wit and intelligence. The County Map of Northamptonshire from 1777 serves as a guide to understanding the roots from which this illustrious family sprouted. Clubland caricatures capture Bath celebrities in 1921 – a glimpse into an era filled with glamour and intrigue. Madame Yevonde immortalizes Lady Salmond (Monica Grenfell) through her lens; capturing not just an image but also the essence of a woman who defies convention. Monica Grenfell continues to inspire with her passion for life; leaving footprints wherever she treads. Imogen Grenfell remains steadfast in preserving traditions while embracing change - bridging past and present effortlessly. Desborough is more than just a name; it represents resilience, love, heritage, adventure, and creativity all woven together like threads in an exquisite tapestry that tells a story of a remarkable family.