Eileen Collection

Coursing greyhounds. Artist: Eileen Hood. Watercolour of greyhound dogs racing through the countryside Date: circa 1922

The Greyhound Sir Reginald Lister and Eileen Lavery
The Greyhound (Sir Reginald Lister and Eileen Lavery. The last British Minister, the Drawing Room, British Legation, Tangier) (1910). Lavery, Sir John 1856-1941. Date: 1910

Lagonda advertisement, 1933 and Idare dress
Advertisement for Lagonda cars, Britains Thoroughbred - the ideal mode of transport for Ascot 1933, while the floral dress is by Eileen Idare of 50 Grosvenor Street. Date: 1933

Welcome at the White Tower, the restaurant in Percy Street in Bloomsbury, London established by John and Eileen Stais in 1939. It specialised in Greek and Macedonian dishes Date: 1966

Woman police officer in new Surrey uniform
Woman police officer (Eileen Greenwood) in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, and the hat was in black and white with a checked design

The Hon. Eileen Nelson Hood
A portrait of Viscountess Bridports only daughter, sister to Viscount Bridport. Miss Nelson Hood, reported the Bystander was greatly interested in yachting, dogs and lawn tennis

Horse and cats
Firm Friends. A horse with cats. Artist: Eileen Hood. Date: circa 1920

Lady Eileen Orde, nee Wellesley (1887-1952), daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington and wife of Captain Cuthbert Julian Orde, WW1 pilot

Eileen & Fred, a secondhand shop in Eccles, Manchester
Scene outside Eileen & Fred, a secondhand shop in Eccles, Manchester, with a boy, a pram and a pushchair. Date: circa 1977

Polo ponies
Waiting their turn Artist: Eileen Hood. Date: circa 1920

The Greyhound, 1910, (1914). Artist: Sir John Lavery
The Greyhound, 1910. Sir Reginald Lister and Eileen Lavery; The Last British Minister, the Drawing Room, British Legation, Tangier. After an original oil painting by Sir John Lavery (1856-1941)

WW2 - We Lived In London
A front cover illustration for a WW2 children's story book, We Lived In London, written by Eileen Marsh. The image shows a London scene including St

Eileen
A portrait oil painting of a woman named Eileen, wearing a black, fur lined satin robe, decorated richly with floral patterns and picture motifs. Date: circa 1921

Fan Design
A decorative fan design, which shows a young lady wearing an elaborate dress on one side, and a young man on the other, wearing a yellow jacket, they are divided by a central fruit tree

Vile Bodies
A stage adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel Vile Bodies at the Vaudeville Theatre. Date: 1932

Eileen Bennett
British tennis player Eileen Bennett (1907-1979), also known as Eileen Bennett Fearnley-Whittingstall. Pictured here near the beginning of her career

Sheep
Southdown sheep. Artist: Eileen Hood Date: circa 1930

Otterhound Dogs
Otterhounds. Artist: Eileen Hood Date: circa 1930

Cat and Kittens
A cat and her kittens. Artist: Eileen Hood Date: circa 1930

Cats Playing with a Spider
Black and ginger cats playing with a spider. Artist: Eileen Hood Date: circa 1930

St Bernard Dog
Saint Bernard dog. Artist: Eileen Hood Date: circa 1930

Terriers
Aberdeen and West Highland Terriers. Artist: Eileen Hood Date: circa 1930

Borzoi Dogs
Borzois. Artist: Eileen Hood Date: circa 1930

Sledge dogs
Canadian Eskimo Dogs or Canadian Inuit Dogs are an Arctic breed of working dog. Artist: Eileen Hood. Date: circa 1925

Miss Eileen Idare, in private life Mrs. George Mitchell, the woman behind the fashion label Idare et Cie, couturier and court dressmaker

Horse and foal grazing
A foals best friend. Artist: Eileen Hood. Date: circa 1920

Carthorse in harness eating hay. Artist: Eileen Hood. Date: circa 1920

Carriage horses in their harness. Artist: Eileen Hood. Date: circa 1920

Book Plate by Charles E Dawson for Eileen Crawford-Scott
Book Plate designed by Charles E Dawson for Eileen Crawford-Scott. 1910

Tatler cover - Eileen Bennett, tennis player, Madame Yevonde
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of British player Eileen Bennett (Mrs Fearnley Whittingstall), who won six Grand Slam titles between 1927 and 1931. 1930

The Thumb print frock by Peter Russell
Miss Eileen ( Babs ) Lamb, posed in a dress decorated with thumb prints designed by Peter Russell. Date: 1933

Tennis clothes designed by Mrs Fearnley Whittingstall
Tennis player, Mrs E. Fearnley Whittingstall, formerly Miss Eileen Bennett, modelling a variety of tennis clothes she had designed. Date: 1933

Hon. Eileen Hood by Madame Yevonde
The Hon. Eileen Hood, sister to Viscount Bridport, and daughter of Maurice Hood by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1927

The Eileen Bennett Circular
Eileen Bennett Whittingstall (16 July 1907 18 August 1979) was a female tennis player from the United Kingdom and won six Grand Slam doubles titles from 1927 to 1931. 1930

Eileen Barton - El Rancho Vegas
American Singer Eileen Barton (1924-2006) pictured on a publicity card from El Rancho Vegas - a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, located at 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard

L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright
DGC446556 L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright, Three American Olympic Swimming Champions, 1924 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Midwives and babies. Reverse reads Midwifery training 1933. Sister Williams Me 22 yrs of age Eileen Young S_N Smith. Annotated St Mary Abbots Hosp G Thomas. Date: 1933

Eileen Bennett Whittingstal (1907- 1979), female tennis player from the United Kingdom who won six Grand Slam doubles titles from 1927 to 1931. Date: 1928

Filming of the Movie Hamlet at Denham - the Stars relaxing
Filming of the Movie Hamlet at Denham (directed by, and starring Laurence Olivier) - some of the Stars relaxing - includes Charles Doran, Terence Morgan

The steam yacht Eileen at anchor, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Eileen at anchor, 1914

Bugatti T37s of Eileen Ellison ands Smith on Byfleet Banking, BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1933
Centre: Bugatti Type 37 1496 cc. Entry No: 8. Driver: Ellison, Miss. E. Left of centre: Bugatti Type 37 1496 cc. Entry No: 7. Driver: Smith, S. Brooklands Byfleet banking. B.A.R.C. Date: 7.8.33

Eileen Hunter, Da Peppino, Horley, Surrey, 2013. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eileen Hunter, Da Peppino, Horley, Surrey, 2013

Eileen, Daughter of Henry Marshall, 1913. Artist: N H Edmunds
Eileen, Daughter of Henry Marshall, 1913. A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1913)

Lord and Lady Francis Scott at Njoro Polo Ground
Lord and Lady Francis Scottt at the Njoro Polo Ground in Kenya. Lady Francis Scott was Lady Eileen Elliot and Lord Francis was the brother of the Duke of Buccleuch

Eileen Hood, 1928
The Hon. Eileen Hood, sister to Viscount Bridport, and daughter of Maurice Hood, R.N.V.R. poses alongside a dog. 1928

Group photo, women police officers outside KLM offices
Group photo, ten women police officers of the Met Police, outside the KLM (Dutch airline) offices. They were on their way to Nijmegen, to take part in the Marches

Front cover of The Tatler - The Duchess of Sutherland
Front cover portrait of Her Grace The Duchess of Sutherland, 27th October 1909. Described as one of the most beautiful members of the aristocracy

Eileen in Primrose Yellow (1926). Lavery, Sir John 1856-1941. Date: 1926

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Eileen, a name that echoes through time and connects various stories and individuals. From the coursing greyhounds to the elegant Greyhound Sir Reginald Lister and Eileen Lavery, there is an undeniable charm surrounding this name. In 1933, an advertisement for Lagonda showcased the grace of a woman named Eileen wearing an exquisite Idare dress. Her poise and style captured the hearts of many. Breaking barriers in her own right, Eileen became one of the first women police officers in Surrey, proudly donning the new uniform alongside her colleague. Their dedication to serving their community was commendable. The Honorable Eileen Nelson Hood stood tall among society's elite with her love for polo ponies evident in every stride. She embodied elegance both on and off the field. Meanwhile, Lady Eileen Orde brought sophistication to every room she entered. Her presence commanded attention as she effortlessly navigated through high society events. On a different note, "Eileen & Fred, " a secondhand shop nestled in Eccles, Manchester offered treasures waiting to be discovered by those who appreciated vintage finds. It was a place where nostalgia met practicality. Animals also found solace under this name's umbrella as horses galloped freely while cats purred contently beside them - all under Eileen's watchful eye. Amidst World War II chaos in London, everyday life continued for ordinary people like our mysterious protagonist named simply "Eileen. " We can only imagine what tales she could tell about resilience and survival during those challenging times. Whether it be strength or elegance, adventure or simplicity – each story connected by this enigmatic name paints a picture of countless possibilities woven into its fabric: The captivating essence of Eileen.