Fearnley Collection

British Wightman Cup Team
The Wightman Cup was an annual women's tennis competition between British and American teams, held from 1923 until 1989. In 1931 the U. S. Team was victorious. Date: 1931

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

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

Mrs Fearnley-Whittingstall in tennis shorts, with a Greek sculpture of an Amazon by Pheidias for comparison. Date: 1933

The Labro Falls, 1824-42. Creator: Thomas Fearnley
The Labro Falls, 1824-42

Ian Botham with Worcester Cricket Chaiman Duncan Fearnley at the Worcestershire ground. Ian Botham signed for the club Date: 1987

Labrofossen near Kongsberg. Artist: Fearnley, Thomas (1802-1842)
Labrofossen near Kongsberg. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The Lower Grindelwald Glacier. Artist: Fearnley, Thomas (1802-1842)
The Lower Grindelwald Glacier. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The Bridge outside Arendal. Artist: Fearnley, Thomas (1802-1842)
The Bridge outside Arendal. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Tatler cover - Mrs Fearnley-Whittingstall by Yevonde
Tatler front cover featuring photograph of Mrs Fearnley-Whittingstall, formerly Miss Eileen Bennett the tennis player, posed with a bunch of balloons. 1930

Mrs Fearnley Whittingstall (Eileen Bennett)
Eileen Bennett Whittingstall (16 July 1907 ca. 18 August 1979, female tennis player from the United Kingdom who won six Grand Slam doubles titles from 1927 to 1931. Date: 1931

SOCCER MATCH, 1977. Stewart Scullion (left), playing for the Portland Timbers against Gordon Fearney of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, 1977

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"Fearnley: A Multifaceted Name in British Sports and Art" From the British Wightman Cup Team to Eileen Bennett gracing the Tatler cover, the name Fearnley has left an indelible mark on various fields. Tennis player Eileen Bennett, captured by Madame Yevonde's lens for a Tatler cover, showcased both her talent and beauty. Another remarkable image emerged as Mrs Fearnley-Whittingstall confidently sported tennis shorts. But it doesn't end there; Thomas Fearnley's artistic prowess shines through his breathtaking landscapes. The Labro Falls, painted between 1824-42, transports viewers to a serene natural wonder. Similarly, Labrofossen near Kongsberg and The Lower Grindelwald Glacier evoke awe with their vivid depictions of nature's grandeur. Even The Bridge outside Arendal finds its place among Fearnley's masterpieces. The influence of the Fearnleys extends beyond sports and art alone. Ian Botham found himself alongside Worcester Cricket Chairman Duncan Fearnley in a memorable moment that united cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Notably, Mrs Fearnley-Whittingstall once again graced the pages of Tatler magazine through Yevonde's lens - a testament to her enduring charm and elegance. Let us not forget Gordon Fearney from Fort Lauderdale Strikers facing off against Stewart Scullion of Portland Timbers during an intense soccer match in 1977 – yet another instance where the name 'Fearnley' made its presence felt on the field.