Wemyss Collection

Lord Elcho, Vanity Fair, Spy
HUGO RICHARD CHARTERIS, 11th Earl of Wemyss and 7th Earl of March (1857-1937), styled Lord Elcho from 1883 to 1914. Scottish Conservative politician. Caption: Derby Day Date: 1857-1937

Tatler front-cover: The Countess of Dudley
Daughter of the Hon. Guy Charteris and a cousin of the Earl of Wemyss and March, the Countess of Dudley married the third Earl in 1943

Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, K. C. B. First Sea Lord, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Symonds
Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, K.C.B. First Sea Lord, 1917, (c1920). Portrait of naval commander Sir Rosslyn Wemyss (1864-1933)

Signing of the Armistice to end the First World War, 11 November 1918 (1935). French Military and British Naval representatives outside the railway carriage in Compiegne in which the Armistice was

Francis Charteris, 10th Earl of Wemyss, British Whig politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Francis Charteris, 10th Earl of Wemyss, British Whig politician, c1890. A Member of Parliament from 1841-1883, Charteris (1818-1914)

Admirals of the British Navy, WW1
The Sure Shield of Britain -- twelve Admirals of the British Navy on the outbreak of the First World War. They are: Rear Admirals Wemyss, Dudley De Chair, Warrender, King Hall, Limpus

WORLD WAR I: ARMISTICE. Writing of the Armistice Terms by the Interallied Conference. From left is di Robilant, Sonnino, Orlando, E.M. House, Bliss, Venizelos and Vesnitch

Francis Charteris 10th Earl Wemyss Hill & Adamson
Francis Charteris, 10th Earl of Wemyss; Hill & Adamson (Scottish, active 1843 - 1848); Scotland; 1843 - 1848; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 19.4 x 14.6 cm (7 5, 8 x 5 3, 4 in.)

Group visiting the battlefields in a motor caravan, 1920
A group visiting the WW1 battlefields of France and Flanders in 1920 - Lady Victoria Wemyss, Lady Charles Bentinck, the Comtesse Baillet-Latour and Major Baker-Ker

Lady Elcho and her children
Lady Violet Catherine Manners, Lady Charteris, Lady Elcho (1888-1971), second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, wife of Captain Hugo Francis Charteris, Lord Elcho

Lord Elcho, Vanity Fair, Ape
FRANCIS RICHARD CHARTERIS, 10th Earl of Wemyss (1818-1914), styled as Lord Elcho between 1853 and 1883. British Whig politician

Tenth Earl Wemyss
FRANCIS WEMYSS CHARTERIS, tenth earl of WEMYSS soldier and statesman, while still lord Elcho. Date: 1818 - 1914

Countess of Rosslyn
FRANCES (nee Wemyss) countess of ROSSLYN wife of James, third earl, in her costume at the Eglinton Tournament 1839 Date: ? - 1858

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The Daff Viaduct of the Greenock and Wemyss Bay Railway, 1866

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Plate Presented to Major General Wemyss, C.B

WORLD WAR I: ARMISTICE. Meeting of the German armistice delgates with Marshal Foch in the Marshals railroad car. Allied representatives are Marshal Foch, Admiral Wemyss, General Weygand

Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, British naval commander, WW1
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Rosslyn Erskine Wemyss (1864-1933), appointed First Sea Lord in December 1917. He represented Britain at the Armistice, and attended the Paris Peace Conference in 1919

Signing of Armistice, Compiegne Forest, Northern France
Photograph taken just after the signing of the Armistice which ended the First World War, in a railway carriage in the Compiegne Forest, Picardy, Northern France

Scotland / Wemyss Castle
Dramatic view upstream to Wemyss Castle Date: 1890s

Admiral Sir Rossyln E. Wemyss(1864-1933), first sea lord of the Admiralty. He acted as the British naval representative at the Armistice

Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, who attended a conference of ministers at the war Cabinet, in connection with the railway strike, which began at midnight on September 26th

A new peer: Admiral of the Fleet Sir Rossyln Wemyss
Sir Rossyln Wemyss, who recently relinquished the post of First Lord of the Sea, is to be made a Baron

The Opening of Parliament Procession 1918
The new session of Parliament was opened with a procession, in which the third carriage contained Admiral Rossyln Wemyss(left), First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, General Sir William Roberston

Admiral Rossyln E. Wemyss
The new first Lord of the sea- A distinguised British Admiral. Sir Wemyss is appointed First Sea Lord, and succeeds Sir John Jellicoe in this rank

Stanway House Gateway
The imposing gateway of Stanway House in Gloucestershire, seat of the Earl of Wemyss and March. This gateway was designed by Inigo Jones

German Surrender 1918
Marshall Foch heads a group of delegates in the forests of Compiegne, following the German surrender; central figure is Sir Rosslyn Wemyss

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"Wemyss: A Storied Legacy of Nobility and Service" From Lord Elcho to the Vanity Fair Spy, it has left an indelible mark on history. The Tatler front-cover proudly displayed the elegance of The Countess of Dudley, a member of this illustrious family. But it was not just about glamour and social standing. It also had a deep connection with the British Navy, producing admirable Admirals who served their country during World War I. Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, K. C. B. , First Sea Lord in 1917, played a pivotal role in shaping naval strategy during this tumultuous time. The signing of the Armistice on November 11th, 1918 marked a turning point for humanity, ending the horrors of war, and is no surprise that Wemyss was present at such historic moments; after all, they were known for their dedication to duty and service. Even outside military circles, Wemyss made its presence felt. Francis Charteris, the 10th Earl and a British Whig politician in c1890s embodied political prowess while leaving his mark on society as well. A group visiting battlefields in a motor caravan in 1920 showcased how deeply rooted this family's commitment to remembrance truly was. Lady Elcho and her children carried forward this legacy with grace and strength. Lord Elcho's portrayal by Vanity Fair's Ape captured his essence perfectly - refined yet powerful. And let us not forget the Tenth Earl Wemyss or the Countess of Rosslyn; both names synonymous with nobility and influence. In times when conflicts seemed insurmountable, it was individuals like those from House Wemyss who worked tirelessly towards peace. Their involvement in writing Armistice Terms during Interallied Conferences exemplified their unwavering dedication to creating a better world.