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"Montagu: A Rich Tapestry of History and Elegance" Step into the grandeur of Mount Pleasant Hotel, nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Kings Cross, London

Background imageMontagu Collection: Montagu Pass, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Montagu Pass, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Montagu Pass, between Herold and George, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1925

Background imageMontagu Collection: 2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, 1905

2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, 1905
John Douglas-Scott-Montagu(1866-1929), pictured around the time he became 2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu on the death of his father

Background imageMontagu Collection: Edward Montagu - 1st Earl of Sandwich

Edward Montagu - 1st Earl of Sandwich
Edward Montagu 1st Earl of Sandwich Statesman. Admiral and ambassador attributed with the invention of the sandwich (1662) to be eaten at the gaming table. Date: circa 1662

Background imageMontagu Collection: Caricature of Montagu Williams, actor, playwright and lawyer

Caricature of Montagu Williams, actor, playwright and lawyer
Caricature of Montagu Stephen Williams (1835-1892), English actor, playwright, barrister, magistrate and teacher. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere

Background imageMontagu Collection: Maestri Silver Mine, Dundas, Montagu County, Tasmania, Austr

Maestri Silver Mine, Dundas, Montagu County, Tasmania, Austr
The Maestri Silver Mine in the Dundas District of Montagu County, Tasmania. Miners stand in clearing. A small wagon runs on a short track. Huts stand in the background. Date: circa 1895

Background imageMontagu Collection: Edw. Montagu, Manchester

Edw. Montagu, Manchester
EDWARD MONTAGU, second earl of MANCHESTER Parliamentary general, statesman under Charles II Date: 1602 - 1671

Background imageMontagu Collection: 16th Marquess Winchester

16th Marquess Winchester
HENRY WILLIAM MONTAGU PAULET, sixteenth marquess of WINCHESTER statesman Date: 1862 - 1962

Background imageMontagu Collection: Montagu Williams

Montagu Williams
MONTAGU STEPHEN WILLIAMS Soldier and barrister Date: 1835 - 1892

Background imageMontagu Collection: Fifth Earl Sandwich

Fifth Earl Sandwich
JOHN MONTAGU, fifth earl of SANDWICH Licentious nobleman Date: 1743 - 1814

Background imageMontagu Collection: Montagu Pyke

Montagu Pyke
MONTAGU PYKE - theatre manager and early cinematograph impre- -sario, who offered matinee patrons free cups of tea. A pub in Londons Charing X Road is named for him. Date: 1874 - ?

Background imageMontagu Collection: Charlotte Johnstone

Charlotte Johnstone
LADY CHARLOTTE JOHNSTONE nee Montagu wife of Colonel Johnstone Date: ? - 1762

Background imageMontagu Collection: Montagu Square, Marylebone, London W1

Montagu Square, Marylebone, London W1. Date: circa 1905

Background imageMontagu Collection: Crawford Street, Marylebone, London

Crawford Street, Marylebone, London, viewed from the junction with Upper Montagu Street. Date: circa 1905

Background imageMontagu Collection: Lady Alice Christabel Scott

Lady Alice Christabel Scott
Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott (later The Duchess of Gloucester) (1901-2004). She married Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, third son of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935. Date: 1925

Background imageMontagu Collection: 32A Montagu Square, Marylebone, London W1

32A Montagu Square, Marylebone, London W1. circa 1905

Background imageMontagu Collection: Potash & Perlmutter in Society Montagu Glass & R C Megrue

Potash & Perlmutter in Society Montagu Glass & R C Megrue
Promotional postcard for Potash and Perlmutter in Society by Montagu Glass and R. C. Megrue. First produced in England, Theatre Royal, Manchester, 4th September and Queens Theatre

Background imageMontagu Collection: Potash and Perlmutter by Montagu Glass and Charles Klein

Potash and Perlmutter by Montagu Glass and Charles Klein
Promotional postcard for Potash and Perlmutter by Montagu Glass and Charles Klein. First produced in England at the Queens Theatre, 14th April 1914 Artist: John Hassall

Background imageMontagu Collection: Prince of Wales & John Douglas-Scott-Montagu 1900

Prince of Wales & John Douglas-Scott-Montagu 1900
Prince of Wales (soon to be Edward VII), and John Walter Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, a promoter of motoring, at Highcliffe Castle, Hants

Background imageMontagu Collection: Kings Cross Rowton House - Kitchen

Kings Cross Rowton House - Kitchen
Men cook their own food at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men established in the capital by Lord Rowton

Background imageMontagu Collection: Kings Cross Rowton House - Reading Room

Kings Cross Rowton House - Reading Room
Men in the reading room at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men established in the capital by Lord

Background imageMontagu Collection: Kings Cross Rowton House - Entrance

Kings Cross Rowton House - Entrance
Entrance to the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men established in the capital by Lord Rowton

Background imageMontagu Collection: Kings Cross Rowton House - Dining Room Discussion

Kings Cross Rowton House - Dining Room Discussion
Men hold a discussion in the dining room at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men opened in the capital by Lord Rowton

Background imageMontagu Collection: Kings Cross Rowton House - Cafeteria

Kings Cross Rowton House - Cafeteria
Men in the cafeteria at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men opened in the capital by Lord Rowton

Background imageMontagu Collection: Kings Cross Rowton House - Dining Room

Kings Cross Rowton House - Dining Room
Men in the dining room at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men opened in the capital by Lord Rowton

Background imageMontagu Collection: Fort Montagu, Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies

Fort Montagu, Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies, built in the early 1740s. Date: circa 1910

Background imageMontagu Collection: Montagus Sucker and Network Sucker

Montagus Sucker and Network Sucker
Montagus Sucker or Seasnail (Liparis montagui, male and female), and Network Sucker (old name: Liparis reticulatus, possibly Liparis liparis, or Common Seasnail). Date: 1863

Background imageMontagu Collection: Dress of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820

Dress of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820, based on Elizabeth Montagu.. She wears a tropical bird in her powdered hair, a crucifix around her neck, silk embroidered dress and petticoats

Background imageMontagu Collection: Lady Wodehouse with her Airedale Terrier

Lady Wodehouse with her Airedale Terrier
Lady Wodehouse, formerly Frances Margaret Montagu, twice-divorced wife of John Wodehouse, 3rd Earl of Kimberley (often thought to be the inspiration for P.G)

Background imageMontagu Collection: The Duchess of Gloucester by Stephen Ward

The Duchess of Gloucester by Stephen Ward
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, formerly Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott (1901-2004), wife of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester

Background imageMontagu Collection: Oliver George Paulet Montagu

Oliver George Paulet Montagu
The Hon Oliver George Paulet Montagu (1844 - 1893), later a Colonel, served in the Egyptian campaign. Caption: Oliver. Date: 1877

Background imageMontagu Collection: Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott, Royal wedding 1935

Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott, Royal wedding 1935
The Duchess of Gloucester (1901 - 2004), formerly Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott, pictured at the time of her wedding. She married Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester

Background imageMontagu Collection: The Duchess of Buccleuch with daughters, 1917

The Duchess of Buccleuch with daughters, 1917
The Duchess of Buccleuch and two of her daughters, pictured out walking in London in the spring of 1917. On the left is Lady Margaret Montagu-Douglas-Scott, her eldest, in the middle is Lady Alice

Background imageMontagu Collection: Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott by Madame Yevonde

Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott by Madame Yevonde
Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott (1901-2004) by Madame Yevonde. Her engagement to Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, had just been announced

Background imageMontagu Collection: Lady Mary Scott by Madame Yevonde

Lady Mary Scott by Madame Yevonde
Lady Mary Theresa Montagu Douglas Scott (1904-1984) by Madame Yevonde. She was the fourth daughter of the 7th Duke of Buccleugh and 9th Duke of Queensberry

Background imageMontagu Collection: Jean and Marjorie Montagu-Douglas-Scott by Mme Yevonde

Jean and Marjorie Montagu-Douglas-Scott by Mme Yevonde
Jean and Marjorie Montagu-Douglas-Scott by Madame Yevonde. Jeanetta Ruth (1906-1997) and Marjorie Katherine (1906-1994) were the twin daughters of Lord George Montagu-Douglas-Scott. Date: 1932

Background imageMontagu Collection: Arthur M. Brookfield MP, Vanity Fair, Spy

Arthur M. Brookfield MP, Vanity Fair, Spy
ARTHUR MONTAGU BROOKFIELD (1853-1940) British army officer, diplomat author (writing five novels), and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1903, representing Rye

Background imageMontagu Collection: First Earl Halifax

First Earl Halifax
CHARLES MONTAGU, first earl of HALIFAX statesman Date: 1661 - 1715

Background imageMontagu Collection: Charles Earl Halifax

Charles Earl Halifax
CHARLES MONTAGU, first earl of HALIFAX statesman Date: 1661 - 1715

Background imageMontagu Collection: Montagu Stephen Williams

Montagu Stephen Williams
MONTAGU STEPHEN WILLIAMS lawyer, magistrate and writer Date: 1835 - 1892

Background imageMontagu Collection: Henry Montagu Villiers

Henry Montagu Villiers
HENRY MONTAGU VILLIERS English churchman, bishop of Carlisle. Date: 1813 - 1861

Background imageMontagu Collection: Fourth Earl Sandwich

Fourth Earl Sandwich
JOHN MONTAGU fourth earl of SANDWICH, naval commander who spent 24 hours at the gaming table sustained by slices of beef placed between slices of bread... Date: 1718 - 1792

Background imageMontagu Collection: First Earl Sandwich

First Earl Sandwich
EDWARD MONTAGU, first earl of SANDWICH distinguished naval commander who died by drowning when his ship caught fire while fighting the Dutch, Date: 1625 - 1672

Background imageMontagu Collection: Mary Duchess Montagu

Mary Duchess Montagu
MARY duchess of MONTAGU daughter of John Montagu, second duke, wife of George Brudenell-MOntagu, duke (second creation)- a fine Gainsborough portait. Date: 1711 - 1775

Background imageMontagu Collection: George Duke of Montagu

George Duke of Montagu
GEORGE BRUDENELL-MONTAGU, duke of MONTAGU, fourth earl of Cardigan statesman Date: 1712 - 1790

Background imageMontagu Collection: Elizabeth Montagu - 3

Elizabeth Montagu - 3
ELIZABETH MONTAGU writer and blue-stocking Date: 1720 - 1800

Background imageMontagu Collection: Ralph Duke of Montagu

Ralph Duke of Montagu
RALPH, first duke of MONTAGU statesman Date: 1638 - 1709

Background imageMontagu Collection: Emily Lady Montagu

Emily Lady Montagu
EMILY MAGDALEN, lady MONTAGU (nee Dupre) wife of Lord William Montagu Date: ? - 1848

Background imageMontagu Collection: Edward Wortley Montagu

Edward Wortley Montagu
EDWARD WORTLEY MONTAGU writer and traveller, son of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, depicted in oriental costume. Date: 1713 - 1776



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"Montagu: A Rich Tapestry of History and Elegance" Step into the grandeur of Mount Pleasant Hotel, nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Kings Cross, London. This iconic establishment has witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls since its inception. In 1960, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester found solace in their regal abode at Montagu. Their home became a sanctuary where love blossomed amidst royal duties. Delve into the past as you explore Corry's captivating artwork featured in Vanity Fair from 1877. These masterpieces transport you to an era brimming with sophistication and allure. Travel back even further to witness Alexander Pope's heartfelt declaration of love to Lady Mary Wortley Montagu in 1852. Frith's artistic rendition immortalizes this poignant moment, capturing their emotions for eternity. Venture outdoors to Witanhurst tennis game, where laughter echoed through the air as friends engaged in friendly competition under sunny skies. The Duchess of Buccleuch radiated grace as she showcased her skills on the court. Marvel at John Scott Montagu's Rolls Royce Silver Ghost parked outside Palace House in 1910—a symbol of luxury and innovation that forever changed automotive history. Elizabeth Montagu left an indelible mark on society with her intellectual prowess and unwavering determination. Her legacy continues to inspire generations who value knowledge and empowerment. Immerse yourself in tradition during Jack-in-the-Green festivities held in 1872—an enchanting celebration that honored nature's rebirth each spring. Witness joyous revelers adorned with vibrant foliage dancing through streets filled with merriment. The esteemed 4th Earl Sandwich epitomized aristocratic charm while leaving his mark on British politics—a man whose influence extended far beyond his noble lineage. Samuel Montagu embodied entrepreneurial spirit, shaping financial landscapes through astute business acumen—his name synonymous with success and philanthropy alike.