Glyn Collection

The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot
Lady Lloyd of Dolobran, formerly Blanche Lascelles, painted by Glyn W. Philpot. 1929

Lady Louis Mountbatten - Tatler front cover
The Hon. Mrs Wilfred Ashley (left), Colonel Geoffrey Carr-Glyn and Mrs Ashleys daughter, Lady Louis Mountbatten (1901 - 1960), later Countess Mountbatten of Burma

Frederick Glyn, 4th Baron Wolverton, British banker and Conservative politician
3502681 Frederick Glyn, 4th Baron Wolverton, British banker and Conservative politician, from the magazine The World and His Wife, pub.1907; (add.info.: Frederick Glyn, 4th Baron Wolverton)

Fall / Border Collie / 1962
OBEDIENCE CHAMPION GLYN OF RIGI Owned by Homan. Date: 1962

Dolywern Railway Station in 1922

There'll Always Be An England
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for There'll Always Be An England, words and music by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles. Sung by Glyn Davies

Man In Black And White
A portrait oil painting of an unknown young man wearing a black outdoor jacket over a white shirt and black tie. Date: circa 1921

Elinor Glyn, British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction (1864-1943). Studio portrait in formal gown with autograph

Photograph of Glyn Arms, Ewell, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Glyn Arms

Elinor Glyn and Gloria Swanson
Writer, scriptwriter and journalist Elinor Glyn (right) pictured with actress Gloria Swanson at the West Coast studios of the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation at the time Glyn had written a

Lady Davson (Miss Margot Glyn) by Madame Yevonde
Lady Davson, formerly Miss Margot Glyn, elder daughter of Elinor Glyn the well-known novelist. She married Sir Edward Davson in 1921 and had a son, Geoffrey, born in 1922

Enrolling special constables during strike. London citizens rally to the call for volunteers. Pictured, special constables receive their armlets

FALL / BORDER COLLIE / 1962
OBEDIENCE CHAMPION GLYN OF RIGI Owned by Homan. Date: 1962

Sir Richard George Glyn, Bart. 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son
Sir Richard George Glyn, Bart. 1879. Richard George Glyn, 3rd Baronet (1831-1918), Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant. From The Sporting Gazette and Agricultural Journal, 17th May 1879

Portrait of Mrs. Elinor Glyn, 1912. Artist: Philip A de Laszlo
Portrait of Mrs. Elinor Glyn, 1912. Elinor Glyn (1864-1943), romantic novelist of the early 20th century. From The Studio Volume 68. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916]

Elinor Glyn, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Elinor Glyn (1864-1943), British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction, 1937. Cigarette card 12 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales
Detail of the pump flywheel of the 1845 beam engine, at the Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales. The mine closed in 1932, but continued as a pumping station into the 1960s

Edward Carr Glyn, 1843-1928. English Anglican Bishop Of Peterborough. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales
View of the winding engine house, built in 1845, which worked the pumps at the Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales

A portrait of the society lady Mrs Ralph Glyn, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Celia Glyn, a minor actress appearing in a revue, Whitebirds at His Majestys Theatre in 1927, posing in profile with a white sheet draped around her. Date: 1927

Cover design, London Magazine, August, one shilling, with a woman in a black swimming costume and a red scarf on her head. Containing stories by Chesterton, Baroness Orczy, Elinor Glyn and others

St. Dunstans Bazaar at the Albert Hall, WW1
Ladies pose by the stall run by actress Miss Lily Elsie (Mrs Ian Bullough) at the Albert Hall in aid of the funds of St. Dunstans Hostel for blinded soldiers

Gertrude Glyn
A signed photograph of Gertrude Glyn. Date: 1912

George Grenfell Glyn, Vanity Fair, Cecioni
GEORGE GRENFELL GLYN, 2nd Baron Wolverton (1824-1887) British Liberal politician, Member of Parliament for Shaftesbury from 1857 until succeeding his father in 1873 and entering the House of Lords

PARLIAMENT: TREASURY, 1869. The Lords of the Treasury under the prime ministry of William Gladstone. Engraving, English, 1869

GEORGE GLYN (1824-1887). 2nd Baron Wolverton. British politician. Engraving, English, 1887

Colonel Richard Glyns force crossing the Buffalo River Valley, near Rorkes Drift, South Africa, on 9 January 1879
ZULU WAR, 1879. Colonel Richard Glyns force crossing the Buffalo River Valley, near Rorkes Drift, South Africa, on 9 January 1879, during the Zulu War. Contemporary English engraving

Elinor Glyn (born Sutherland - 1864-1943). Glamorous British writer of sensational romantic novels. Originator of the term It for sex appeal

Welsh Winter Scene
A late winter view in the lovely Glyn Ceiriog Valley, Denbighshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Steam powered winding engine, South Wales
A steam powered winding engine, possibly at the Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales. The mine closed in 1932, but continued as a pumping station into the 1960s

Shaft inspection, Glyn Pits, Pontypool, South Wales
A shaft inspection taking place at Glyn Pits, Pontypool, South Wales

Glyn Pits, Pontypool, South Wales
External view of the Glyn Pits in Pontypool, South Wales

Elinor Glyn / Cig Card
ELINOR GLYN nee SUTHERLAND British novelist born in Jersey, CI

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"Glyn: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Elegance" Step into the enchanting world of Glyn, where history intertwines with glamour and sophistication. From the brushstrokes W. Philpot's masterpiece, "The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran, " to the captivating gaze of Lady Louis Mountbatten on Tatler's front cover, it has left an indelible mark on art and society. Intrigue follows as we delve into the life of Lady Duff Gordon, a woman who defied conventions and redefined fashion in her own unique way. Meanwhile, at Dolywern Railway Station in 1922, whispers of romance filled the air as trains carried passengers towards their destinies. "There'll Always Be An England" echoes through time as we encounter a mysterious figure dressed in black and white - a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. Elinor Glyn, renowned British novelist and scriptwriter known for her romantic fiction, graces us with her presence in a studio portrait specially taken for HIH Grand Duchess Vladimir. A different kind of companionship awaits us as we meet Fall, a loyal Border Collie from 1962 whose unwavering devotion warms our hearts. The nostalgia continues at Dolywern Railway Station once again; its timeless charm transports us back to an era when train journeys were filled with anticipation and wonder. Glimpses into everyday life bring forth images such as the picturesque Glyn Arms in Ewell, Surrey - a place where stories are shared over pints by locals who have become family. And what better pairing than that between Elinor Glyn herself and Hollywood icon Gloria Swanson? Together they epitomize elegance personified. Finally, we meet Lady Davson (Miss Margot Glyn), captured beautifully by Madame Yevonde's lens - an embodiment of gracefulness that transcends time itself.