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Legge Collection

"Legge: A Legacy of Elegance and Influence" Step back in time to the prestigious Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932, where the Legge family graced its lush fairways

Background imageLegge Collection: Walton Heath Golf Club, 1932

Walton Heath Golf Club, 1932
Members of Walton Heath Golf Club, Surrey, 1932. Date: 1932

Background imageLegge Collection: Mrs Gerald Legge with young sons Rupert and William

Mrs Gerald Legge with young sons Rupert and William
Mrs Gerald Legge(1929- 2016), featured in At home to the Sketch, with her sons Rupert(b. 1951) and William(b. 1949), at their home in 12 Chester Street, off Belgrave Square, London

Background imageLegge Collection: DTM Hockenheim II - 9th Round 2010 - Friday

DTM Hockenheim II - 9th Round 2010 - Friday
05.11.2010 Hockenheim, Germany - Katherine Legge, Audi Sport Team Rosberg, Glamour Audi A4 DTM (2009) - DTM 2010 - Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters 9th Round at Hockenheimring Baden-Wurttemberg - ©

Background imageLegge Collection: Augustus Legge, 1839-1913

Augustus Legge, 1839-1913
5614381 Augustus Legge, 1839-1913; (add.info.: Augustus Legge, 1839-1913. Bishop of Lichfield. Seen here aged 19. From The Strand Magazine)

Background imageLegge Collection: Augustus Legge, 1839-1913

Augustus Legge, 1839-1913
5614382 Augustus Legge, 1839-1913; (add.info.: Augustus Legge, 1839-1913. Bishop of Lichfield. Seen here aged 55. From The Strand Magazine)

Background imageLegge Collection: Barbara Cartland with mother Polly and daughter Raine

Barbara Cartland with mother Polly and daughter Raine
Novelist Barbara Cartland (right) pictured with her mother Polly Cartland, and her daughter Raine (Mrs Gerald Legge), later Raine Spencer, wife of Earl Spencer

Background imageLegge Collection: Allegory of Law (fresco)

Allegory of Law (fresco)
6336443 Allegory of Law (fresco) by Jacopo di Cione, (fl.1368-94); Palazzo dei Giudici e dei Notai, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the vault of the Palazzo dell Arte dei Giudici e Notai)

Background imageLegge Collection: Allegory of Law (fresco)

Allegory of Law (fresco)
6336442 Allegory of Law (fresco) by Jacopo di Cione, (fl.1368-94); Palazzo dei Giudici e dei Notai, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the vault of the Palazzo dell Arte dei Giudici e Notai)

Background imageLegge Collection: Vault with the circular image of Florence as the new Celestial Jerusalem (fresco)

Vault with the circular image of Florence as the new Celestial Jerusalem (fresco)
6336441 Vault with the circular image of Florence as the new Celestial Jerusalem (fresco) by Jacopo di Cione, (fl.1368-94); Palazzo dei Giudici e dei Notai, Florence

Background imageLegge Collection: Raine McCorquodale at the Vacani matinee at the Hippodrome

Raine McCorquodale at the Vacani matinee at the Hippodrome
Raine McCorquodale, daughter of the novelist, Barbara Cartland, performing as a canary in the charity matinee held by pupils of Madame Vacanis dancing school at the London Hippodrome in June 1937

Background imageLegge Collection: Princess Victoria (1868-1935) with the Queens dogs, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra

Princess Victoria (1868-1935) with the Queens dogs, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria (1868-1935) with the Queens dogs, 1908. Her companion is Colonel Legge. From Queen Alexandras Christmas Gift Book, Photographs from My Camera, by Queen Alexandra

Background imageLegge Collection: Augustus Legge, 1839 - 1913. Bishop of Lichfield. Seen here aged 55. From The Strand Magazine

Augustus Legge, 1839 - 1913. Bishop of Lichfield. Seen here aged 55. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Background imageLegge Collection: William Legge 1608

William Legge 1608

Background imageLegge Collection: Wedding of Raine McCorquodale & Gerald Legge, 1948

Wedding of Raine McCorquodale & Gerald Legge, 1948
Front cover of The Tatler showing Mr and Mrs Gerald Legge receiving their guests at Londonderry House after their wedding at St. Margaret s, Westminster

Background imageLegge Collection: Henry Bilson Legge

Henry Bilson Legge
HENRY BILSON LEGGE Statesman, chancellor of the exchequer Date: 1708 - 1764

Background imageLegge Collection: Lady Frances Gardner

Lady Frances Gardner
FRANCES MARGARET, baroness GARDNER first wife of Alan Legge, third baron holding some roses. Date: 1814 - 1847

Background imageLegge Collection: Charlotte Lady Feversham

Charlotte Lady Feversham
CHARLOTTE DUNCOMBE, baroness FEVERSHAM (nee Legge) wife of Charles Duncombe, first baron Date: 1774 - 1848

Background imageLegge Collection: George Baron Dartmouth

George Baron Dartmouth
GEORGE LEGGE, first baron DARTMOUTH British naval commander Date: 1648 - 1691

Background imageLegge Collection: George Earl Dartmouth

George Earl Dartmouth
GEORGE LEGGE, third earl of DARTMOUTH Statesman, vice-president of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce. Date: 1755 - 1810

Background imageLegge Collection: William Earl Dartmouth

William Earl Dartmouth
WILLIAM LEGGE, second earl of DARTMOUTH British statesman Date: 1731 - 1801

Background imageLegge Collection: Legge at Hong Kong

Legge at Hong Kong
The Revd James Legge, missionary and scholar, with students at the London Missionary Societys Theological Seminary at Hong Kong Date: 1840s

Background imageLegge Collection: Miss Eileen Legge water skiing or surf riding at Shanklin

Miss Eileen Legge water skiing or surf riding at Shanklin
Miss Eileen Legge seen surf-riding - an early form of water skiing - being pulled by a motor boat at Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Date: 1928

Background imageLegge Collection: Mrs Gerald Legge by Glan Williams

Mrs Gerald Legge by Glan Williams
The Honourable Mrs Gerald Legge, formerly Raine McCorquodale, the daughter of Barbara Cartland and stepmother to Diana, Princess of Wales

Background imageLegge Collection: Mary Isabella Legge

Mary Isabella Legge
MARY ISABELLA LEGGE (nee Morison) first wife of James Legge, missionary in China and translator. Date: 1816 - 1852

Background imageLegge Collection: Georgiana Legge

Georgiana Legge
Lady GEORGIANA LEGGE with her dog on her lap, hoping for a walk when the picture is finished. Date: circa 1889

Background imageLegge Collection: The Silver Age: the law of the Old Testament, Hieronymus Wierix, Jacob de Weert

The Silver Age: the law of the Old Testament, Hieronymus Wierix, Jacob de Weert, 1563 - before 1580

Background imageLegge Collection: Rome from the Villa Madama A View of Rome from the Villa Madama Signed and dated

Rome from the Villa Madama A View of Rome from the Villa Madama Signed and dated
Rome from the Villa Madama A View of Rome from the Villa Madama" Signed and dated, lower center: " [?] W | 1753", Richard Wilson, 1714-1782, British

Background imageLegge Collection: WILLIAM LEGGE (1731-1801). 2nd Earl of Dartmouth

WILLIAM LEGGE (1731-1801). 2nd Earl of Dartmouth. Aquatint after a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 18th century

Background imageLegge Collection: WILLIAM LEGGE (1731-1801). 2nd Earl of Dartmouth. Undated line engraving

WILLIAM LEGGE (1731-1801). 2nd Earl of Dartmouth. Undated line engraving

Background imageLegge Collection: Mrs Gerald Legge

Mrs Gerald Legge
Tatler front cover showing the Honourable Mrs Gerald Legge in a sumptuous red gown with white pom-poms. Raine McCorquodale, the daughter of Barbara Cartland and stepmother to Diana


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"Legge: A Legacy of Elegance and Influence" Step back in time to the prestigious Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932, where the Legge family graced its lush fairways. Mrs Gerald Legge, accompanied by her young sons Rupert and William, exuded grace and poise as they enjoyed a leisurely day amidst nature's green embrace. The enchanting world continued to captivate with the presence of Barbara Cartland alongside her mother Polly and daughter Raine. These three generations epitomized timeless beauty as they strolled through life's tapestry, leaving an indelible mark on society. In 1948, love blossomed at the wedding ceremony uniting Raine McCorquodale and Gerald Legge. Their union symbolized not only a merging of hearts but also a fusion of two influential families whose names would forever be entwined in history. Henry Bilson Legge stood as a pillar within this esteemed lineage, his name echoing through generations as a testament to strength and integrity. Like an allegory of law depicted in frescoes adorning ancient walls, he embodied justice and wisdom that guided those around him. As we delve deeper into this captivating tale, we encounter vaults adorned with circular images depicting Florence transformed into the celestial Jerusalem. This artistic masterpiece serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos or uncertainty, there is always hope for renewal and transcendence. Raine McCorquodale herself was no stranger to elegance; she graced Vacani matinees at the Hippodrome with effortless charm. Her radiant presence illuminated every room she entered like Princess Victoria did when captured beside Queen Alexandra's beloved dogs in 1908 - their shared affinity for regality evident for all to see. Lady Frances Gardner added another layer of allure to this narrative; her refined demeanor spoke volumes about her noble heritage.