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Onslow Collection

George Earl Onslow was a man of many talents and interests. He had an eye for beauty, as evident in his exclamation, "How Lovely

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George Earl Onslow
GEORGE, first earl of ONSLOW statesman (do not confuse with George Onslow born that same year) Date: 1731 - 1814

Background imageOnslow Collection: How Lovely, cried Pat, It's a Fairy Lake, by Lola Onslow

How Lovely, cried Pat, It's a Fairy Lake, by Lola Onslow
Illustration, How Lovely, cried Pat, It's a Fairy Lake, by Lola Onslow Date: 1924

Background imageOnslow Collection: The Snake

The Snake
A colourful book illustration of a petrified looking man, being consistricted by a huge, green snake that is coiled around his body. Date: circa 1917

Background imageOnslow Collection: Photographs of Gainsborough shooting party, outdoor sporting portraits and group shot

Photographs of Gainsborough shooting party, outdoor sporting portraits and group shot. Captioned, Those Idle Rich: The Earl of Gainsborough's Birthday shooting party, at Exton Park, Rutland'

Background imageOnslow Collection: Soprano Madame Rigaud as Ines in L Alcalde de la Vega, 1824

Soprano Madame Rigaud as Ines in L Alcalde de la Vega, 1824
Soprano singer Madame Antoinette-Eugenie Rigaud as Ines in L Alcalde de la Vega by Andre George Louis Onslow, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Background imageOnslow Collection: The Dennistoun case in the law courts

The Dennistoun case in the law courts
A page from the Sphere showing portraits of the people involved in the scandalous Dennistoun law case, also known as the Bachelors Case

Background imageOnslow Collection: The Earl of Onslow (colour litho)

The Earl of Onslow (colour litho)
612444 The Earl of Onslow (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Onslow, A Parliamentary Title, 18 August 1883)

Background imageOnslow Collection: South Lanarkshire G75 8 Map

South Lanarkshire G75 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Lanarkshire G75 8

Background imageOnslow Collection: The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Creator: Unknown

The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. The Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, is on the left

Background imageOnslow Collection: South African War Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, c1910. Creator: Unknown

South African War Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, c1910. Creator: Unknown
South African War Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, c1910. Obelisk made by Emil Fuchs and unveiled in 1903 in memory of Christian Victor Prince of Schleswig-Holstein and the fallen of the Gloucestershire

Background imageOnslow Collection: Portrait of George Onslow (1784-1853), 1834

Portrait of George Onslow (1784-1853), 1834. Found in the Collection of Eotvos Lorand Tudomanyegyetem

Background imageOnslow Collection: Interior of the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1742, (c1902-1905). Artist: John Pine

Interior of the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1742, (c1902-1905). Artist: John Pine
Interior of the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1742, (c1902-1905). Speaker Onslow in the chair, Sir Robert Walpole, first Prime Minister of Great Britain, addressing the House

Background imageOnslow Collection: The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles administration

The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles administration
The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles Administration. The Right Honorable Arthur Onslow in the Speakers chair, Sir Robert Walpole at his right hand

Background imageOnslow Collection: Field Marshal Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer, 1St Viscount Plumer, 1857 To 1932

Field Marshal Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer, 1St Viscount Plumer, 1857 To 1932. British Colonial Official And Soldier. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke

Background imageOnslow Collection: London - General Gordons Statue

London - General Gordons Statue in St. Martins Place, London. A statue of Gordon on a camel by Edward Onslow Ford was erected in Chatham funded by monies raised by soldiers

Background imageOnslow Collection: First circumnavigation of Australia by seaplane - 1924

First circumnavigation of Australia by seaplane - 1924
A map showing the route of the first circumnavigation of Australia by seaplane in 1924. On April 6, 1924, RAAF pilots Wing Commander Stanley James (Jimmy) Goble (1891-1948)

Background imageOnslow Collection: HMS Onslow, British destroyer, WW1

HMS Onslow, British destroyer, WW1
HMS Onslow, British M-class destroyer, launched 1916, served during the latter part of the First World War, including the Battle of Jutland, decommissioned 1921

Background imageOnslow Collection: The House of Commons in Walpoles Administration

The House of Commons in Walpoles Administration - with Arthur Onslow in the Speakers Chair and Sir Robert Walpole on the left

Background imageOnslow Collection: First Viscount Plumer

First Viscount Plumer
FIELD MARSHALL HERBERT CHARLES ONSLOW, 1ST VISCOUNT PLUMER OF MESSINES English military commander. Date: 1857 - 1932

Background imageOnslow Collection: Sir Myles Fenton, Vanity Fair, Spy

Sir Myles Fenton, Vanity Fair, Spy
GEORGE WILLIAM BARRINGTON, 7th Viscount Barrington (1824-1886) British Conservative politician, Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard (1885-1886)

Background imageOnslow Collection: Fourth Earl of Onslow 1

Fourth Earl of Onslow 1
WILLIAM HILLIER, fourth earl of ONSLOW statesman, governor of New Zealand. Date: 1853 - 1911

Background imageOnslow Collection: Arthur Onslow

Arthur Onslow
ARTHUR ONSLOW statesman, speaker of the House of Commons. Date: 1691 - 1768

Background imageOnslow Collection: Fourth Earl of Onslow 2

Fourth Earl of Onslow 2
WILLIAM HILLIER, fourth earl of ONSLOW statesman, governor of New Zealand, at the time of his appointment. Date: 1853 - 1911

Background imageOnslow Collection: Arthur Onslow - 2

Arthur Onslow - 2
ARTHUR ONSLOW statesman, speaker of the House of Commons. Date: 1691 - 1768

Background imageOnslow Collection: George Onslow

George Onslow
GEORGE ONSLOW statesman, whose speeches in the Commons won him ridicule more often than respect. (do not confuse with George earl of Onslow born same year) Date: 1731 - 1792

Background imageOnslow Collection: Mrs Onslow 1850s Salted paper print paper negative

Mrs Onslow 1850s Salted paper print paper negative
Artokoloro

Background imageOnslow Collection: Source Size = 1622 x 2026

Source Size = 1622 x 2026
The Opening of Parliament, Movers and Seconders of the Address in the Two Houses of Parliament: the Earl of Onslow, 1880

Background imageOnslow Collection: The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, The

The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, The
THE REMARKABLE CHARACTERS WHO WERE AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS WITH SAMUEL RICHARDSON, THE NOVELIST, IN 1748, FROM A DRAWING IN HIS POSSESSION, UK, 1881. 1. Dr. Johnson. 2. Bishop of Salisbury (Dr. Gilbert)

Background imageOnslow Collection: HERBERT PLUMER (1857-1932). 1st Viscount Plumer. British Army officer. Photograph

HERBERT PLUMER (1857-1932). 1st Viscount Plumer. British Army officer. Photograph, c1914

Background imageOnslow Collection: SIR ROBERT WALPOLE (1676-1745). 1st Earl of Orford, left, at the entry to the House of Commons

SIR ROBERT WALPOLE (1676-1745). 1st Earl of Orford, left, at the entry to the House of Commons with the Speaker, Arthur Onslow: engraving after William Hogarth and Sir James Thornhill

Background imageOnslow Collection: ROBERT WALPOLE (1676-1745). First Earl of Orford. English statesman. Walpole (left)

ROBERT WALPOLE (1676-1745). First Earl of Orford. English statesman. Walpole (left) at the entry to the House of Commons with the Speaker, Arthur Onslow

Background imageOnslow Collection: Sir Richard Onslow

Sir Richard Onslow
SIR RICHARD ONSLOW British Admiral of the Royal Navy


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George Earl Onslow was a man of many talents and interests. He had an eye for beauty, as evident in his exclamation, "How Lovely. " when he stumbled upon Lola Onslow's enchanting masterpiece, "It's a Fairy Lake. " But not all was serene in his world; he also encountered danger, like the time he came face to face with "The Snake. " Onslow had a taste for adventure and enjoyed capturing moments of excitement on film. His collection boasted photographs from the Gainsborough shooting party, showcasing outdoor sporting portraits and a group shot that humorously read, "Those Idle Rich: The Earl of Gainsborough's Birthday shooting party at Exton Park, Rutland. " London held its own allure for him too; he admired General Gordon's Statue as it stood tall amidst the bustling city. Artistic performances were another passion of Onslow's. He marveled at Soprano Madame Rigaud's portrayal of Ines in L'Alcalde de la Vega back in 1824. Yet not all his encounters were so glamorous; there were times when he found himself immersed in legal matters like the Dennistoun case unfolding within the law courts. Onslow took pride in his noble heritage and even had a color lithograph depicting himself as The Earl of Onslow. However, his interests extended beyond personal matters. He explored different regions extensively and possessed maps such as South Lanarkshire G75 8 Map to aid him on his journeys. History fascinated George Earl Onslow too. He delved into past eras through books like "The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century" published in 1730 (1947). This allowed him to envision parliamentary debates from centuries ago vividly. But life wasn't just about exploration for George; love played its part too. Mr Lanning Roper and Miss Shirley Cokayne-Frith captured his attention with their undeniable chemistry and affection.