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Georgina Collection

"Georgina: A Captivating Tale of Dance, Royalty, and Victorian Spirit" Step into the world of Georgina, a name that echoes through time with grace and intrigue

Background imageGeorgina Collection: The Leslie Girls dance troupe

The Leslie Girls dance troupe - Ella, Dris, Ann, Joyce, Gladys, Georgina, Dulcie, Tlly, Winnie and Kitty. Date: circa 1910

Background imageGeorgina Collection: London Life front cover, 23 July 1966

London Life front cover, 23 July 1966
Front cover of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Georgina, Countess of Dudley

Georgina, Countess of Dudley
Georgina Elizabeth (nee Moncreiffe), Countess of Dudley (1846 - 1929), society beauty and second wife of 1st Earl Dudley. Daughter of Sir Thomas Moncreiffe

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Marriage of Baroness Burdett-Coutts to William Ashmead-Bartl

Marriage of Baroness Burdett-Coutts to William Ashmead-Bartl
Engraving showing the marriage of Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) to William Ashmead-Bartlett (1851-1921) in Christ Church, Piccadilly, London, 1881

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Women Window Cleaners

Women Window Cleaners
A group of newly trained Georginas set off for their first job, carrying their ladders and buckets. Date: 1940s

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Leaders of the British Red Cross Society at Devonshire House

Leaders of the British Red Cross Society at Devonshire House in August 1914. From left to right, Georgina, Countess of Dudley, Queen Amelie of Portugal, Mrs, Goldsmith, Lady Gifford, Mrs

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Dudley / Whitehall

Dudley / Whitehall
GEORGINA, COUNTESS OF DUDLEY British aristocracy Daughter of Thomas Moncreiffe, 7th Bt; married (as 2nd wife) 1st Earl of Dudley in 1865 Date: -

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Celmisia Monroi, rock cotton plant

Celmisia Monroi, rock cotton plant
Celmisia Monroi, a rock cotton plant with pink flowers. 1888

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Dudley / Georgina Photo

Dudley / Georgina Photo
GEORGINA, COUNTESS OF DUDLEY Daughter of Thomas Moncreiffe, 7th Bt; married (as 2nd wife) 1st Earl of Dudley in 1865

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Christina Georgina Rossetti, 1830 - 1894

Christina Georgina Rossetti, 1830 - 1894
3083242 Christina Georgina Rossetti, 1830 - 1894.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English poet. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Georgina Preston as Polly Perkins in Robinson Crusoe

Georgina Preston as Polly Perkins in Robinson Crusoe, Grand Theatre, Islington, London Date: 1890s

Background imageGeorgina Collection: James Hunt, the new World Motor Racing Champion, received a hero

James Hunt, the new World Motor Racing Champion, received a heros welcome when he flew into Heathrow Airport this morning from Japan

Background imageGeorgina Collection: The Weed Gatherers

The Weed Gatherers
A painting which shows some men and women, carrying large bundles of weeds having been gathered from the field, on a warm, sunny day. Date: circa 1916

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Marie Lohr as Georgina Tidman in Pinero's Dandy Dick

Marie Lohr as Georgina Tidman in Pinero's Dandy Dick
Marie Lohr as Georgina Tidman in Pinero's farce, Dandy Dick Date: circa 1900s

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Georgina Harland & Kate Allenby

Georgina Harland & Kate Allenby Modern Pentathlon Modern Pentathlon Athens, Greece 27 August 2004 Date: 27 August 2004

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Georgina Harland

Georgina Harland Fencing, Modern Pentathlon Modern Pentathlon Athens, Greece 27 August 2004 Date: 27 August 2004

Background imageGeorgina Collection: The Too Faithful Portrait (engraving)

The Too Faithful Portrait (engraving)
668365 The Too Faithful Portrait (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Too Faithful Portrait. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Portrait of Augusta Georgina Frederica Fitzclarence

Portrait of Augusta Georgina Frederica Fitzclarence
Augusta Georgina Frederica Fitzclarence, daughter of Lord Frederic Fitzclarence, illegitimate son of King William IV. She wears her hair in ringlets and ribbons

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Daughters of Henry Somerset, 7th Duke of Beaufort

Daughters of Henry Somerset, 7th Duke of Beaufort
Henrietta Louisa Priscilla and Geraldine Harriet Somerset, daughters of Henry Somerset, 7th Duke of Beaufort. Two girls in off-the-shoulder dresses with ribbons, hair in ringlets

Background imageGeorgina Collection: John Paul Jones (colour litho)

John Paul Jones (colour litho)
PNP328658 John Paul Jones (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain John Paul Jones (1747-92), American naval hero; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Cartoon, Mrs Weldon to Monsieur Gounod

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon to Monsieur Gounod - I ll let you know, dear Charles, that you must not libel me! Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Cartoon, Mrs Weldon, in litigation again

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon, in litigation again - Be sure you don t fall, Georgie! Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others

Background imageGeorgina Collection: European Bison Georgina at the bars of her paddock, London Zoo

European Bison Georgina at the bars of her paddock, London Zoo
3435354 European Bison Georgina at the bars of her paddock, London Zoo, 12th August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Background imageGeorgina Collection: The Masterpieces of Sir Joshua Reynolds (litho)

The Masterpieces of Sir Joshua Reynolds (litho)
1614725 The Masterpieces of Sir Joshua Reynolds (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masterpieces of Sir Joshua Reynolds)

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Lynn Rachel Redgrave - English actress

Lynn Rachel Redgrave - English actress
Lynn Rachel Redgrave (1943-2010), English actress, seen here in the role of Georgina Georgy Parkin in Georgy Girl. Date: 1966

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Georgina Middleton in Humpty-Dumpty

Georgina Middleton in Humpty-Dumpty. circa 1906

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Miss Georgina Lennox, afterwards Countess Bathurst, (1765-1842), c1800. Artist: Thomas Lawrence

Miss Georgina Lennox, afterwards Countess Bathurst, (1765-1842), c1800. Artist: Thomas Lawrence
Miss Georgina Lennox, afterwards Countess Bathurst, (1765-1842), c1800. From The British Genius, by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Windsor Castle, 1821. Georgina Quentin mistress of King George IV (1762-1830), 1911

Windsor Castle, 1821. Georgina Quentin mistress of King George IV (1762-1830), 1911
Windsor Castle, 1821. Georgina Quentin mistress of King George IV (1762-1830). From The Connoisseur Volume XXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1911]

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Miss Georgina Hogarth, c1850 (1912)

Miss Georgina Hogarth, c1850 (1912). A print from The Bookman, February 1912. Georgina Hogarth was the younger sister of Charles Dickens wife, Catherine

Background imageGeorgina Collection: A Brave Lady, 1872

A Brave Lady, 1872. Voting at the local elections had been open to women rate-payers since 1869. Punch here takes a sardonic look at the ability of women to cast a thoughtful and considered vote

Background imageGeorgina Collection: A Ladies Race, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain

A Ladies Race, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Ladies Race, 1872. A ladies race fails to get under way as the female riders cannot stop gossiping. Punch regularly poked fun at women trying their poor best to participate in the sport of men

Background imageGeorgina Collection: A Savage Pastime; or, the Morality of Field Sports, 1870. Artist: Georgina Bowers

A Savage Pastime; or, the Morality of Field Sports, 1870. Artist: Georgina Bowers
A Savage Pastime; or, the Morality of Field Sports, 1870. The rural labourer doffs his hat to the upper class rider who is preparing to set off with the Hunt

Background imageGeorgina Collection: The 1958 Season - Debutantes to make their curtsey

The 1958 Season - Debutantes to make their curtsey
Double page spread from The Tatler magazines Debutante number, 1958, significant in that it was the final year debutantes were presented to royalty at court

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Tatler cover - Miss Georgina Montagu-Douglas-Scott

Tatler cover - Miss Georgina Montagu-Douglas-Scott
Inner front cover of The Tatler magazines debutante number featuring a portrait of Miss Georgina Montagu-Douglas-Scott, daughter of Lord and Lady George Scott (aka the artist Molly Bishop)

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Christina Georgina Rossetti, 1830-1894. English 19Th Century Poet. Sister Of Dante

Christina Georgina Rossetti, 1830-1894. English 19Th Century Poet. Sister Of Dante

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Harriet Elizabeth Georgina Howard, Duchess Of Sutherland, 1806-1868 From The Portrait Of F

Harriet Elizabeth Georgina Howard, Duchess Of Sutherland, 1806-1868 From The Portrait Of F. Winterhalter. From The Book The Letters Of Queen Victoria 1844-1853 Vol Iipublished 1907

Background imageGeorgina Collection: ROSSETTI FAMILY, 1863. The Rossetti family circle: Dante Gabriel, Christina, Mrs

ROSSETTI FAMILY, 1863. The Rossetti family circle: Dante Gabriel, Christina, Mrs. Rossetti, and William Michael. Photographed in 1863 by Lewis Carroll

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Kabardin Woman - Georgia

Kabardin Woman - Georgia
A Woman of the Kabarda or Kabard (terms referring to a people of the northern Caucasus more commonly known by the plural term Kabardin)

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Mrs Donald Campbell and daughter Georgina

Mrs Donald Campbell and daughter Georgina
Georgina, the ten year old daughter of Mr Donald Campbell, helps her mother take the wheel of their launch on Coniston Water, Lancashire

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Baroness Burdett-Coutts and William Ashmead Burdett-Coutts B

Baroness Burdett-Coutts and William Ashmead Burdett-Coutts B
Engraving showing Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) and William Ashmead Burdett-Coutts Bartlett (1851-1921) who were married in Christ Church, Piccadilly, London, 1881

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Cartoon, Georgina Weldon, classical singer

Cartoon, Georgina Weldon, classical singer
Cartoon, Georgina Weldon -- Waiting for the Verdict. Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others in the profession

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Cartoon, Mrs Weldon in her latest role

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon in her latest role -- Mad? Not much. Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Tour of the Colonies - Baroness Burdett Coutts

Tour of the Colonies - Baroness Burdett Coutts - View of large building draped with banners. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Baroness Burdett Coutts

Baroness Burdett Coutts. Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts, Baroness Burdett-Coutts (21 April 1814 30 December 1906), born Angela Georgina Burdett, was a nineteenth-century philanthropist

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Cartoon, M Riviere and Mrs Weldon

Cartoon, M Riviere and Mrs Weldon
Cartoon, Jules Riviere (1819-1900), composer and conductor, and Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer and conductor

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Cartoon, Mrs Weldon painting a bust of Gounod

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon painting a bust of Gounod
Cartoon, The gentle Mrs Weldon, putting black paint on a portrait bust of the French composer, Charles Gounod (1818-1893)

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Harriot Georgina, DUFFERIN & AVA

Harriot Georgina, DUFFERIN & AVA
Harriot Georgina, Marchioness of DUFFERIN AND AVA, wife of Frederick, first marquis, daughter of Archibald Rowan Hamilton Date: 1843 - ?

Background imageGeorgina Collection: Victorian Men and Women with spirits

Victorian Men and Women with spirits
From: Chronicles of Photographs of Spiritual Beings, Georgina Houghton, E.W. Allen 1882: apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1882



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"Georgina: A Captivating Tale of Dance, Royalty, and Victorian Spirit" Step into the world of Georgina, a name that echoes through time with grace and intrigue. From her early days as a member of The Leslie Girls dance troupe to gracing the front cover of London Life on 23 July 1966, Georgina's journey is one filled with remarkable moments. Beyond her dancing prowess, Georgina's story intertwines with unexpected twists. She defied societal norms by becoming one of the pioneering Women Window Cleaners in an era when such professions were dominated by men. Her determination and resilience knew no bounds. But it was not just modern-day achievements that defined Georgina; she had ties to nobility too. As Countess of Dudley, she brought elegance and sophistication wherever she went. Her presence at significant events like the marriage between Baroness Burdett-Coutts and William Ashmead-Bartl showcased her status as a prominent figure in high society. It also played a vital role in philanthropy as one of the leaders of the British Red Cross Society at Devonshire House. Her dedication to helping others left an indelible mark on those who crossed paths with her. Amidst all this grandeur, there was still room for personal connections. The mention of Dudley/Whitehall hints at a deep bond shared by two souls entwined in love—a tale shrouded in mystery yet brimming with passion. Intriguingly enough, even nature found solace within Georgina's realm. The Celmisia Monroi rock cotton plant flourished under her care—an emblematic symbol reflecting both strength and delicacy—much like its caretaker herself. As we delve deeper into history's embrace, we uncover glimpses into Victorian families intertwined with spirits from another realm—an enigmatic connection transcending time itself.