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Lord Willingdon arriving in Bombay
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Lord Willingdon arriving in Bombay
Lord Willingdon (1866 - 1941), newly appointed Crown Governor of Bombay, arriving in Bombay with his wife Lady Willingdon.
1913
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This evocative photograph captures the historic moment when the esteemed British statesman, Lord Willingdon, and his gracious wife, Lady Willingdon, set foot on Indian soil for the first time as the newly appointed Crown Governors of Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1913. The image, published by the Illustrated London News Ltd, depicts the Freeman-Thomas family disembarking from the RMS Ormonde, a grand ocean liner of the era, as they are greeted by local dignitaries and British officials. Lord Willingdon, born Thomas Freeman-Thomas in 1866, was a decorated military officer and a prominent figure in British politics, having served as the Under-Secretary of State for India and as a Member of Parliament. His wife, Lady Willingdon, nee Marie Adelaide Brassey, was an accomplished socialite and philanthropist in her own right. As the couple stepped onto the shores of Bombay, they were met with a warm welcome from the British community and Indian populace alike. The vibrant colors and energy of the bustling port city provided a stark contrast to the refined elegance of the Freeman-Thomas family. The photograph beautifully encapsulates the excitement and anticipation that accompanied the arrival of a new Governor and his wife to the Indian subcontinent. Lord Willingdon's tenure as the Governor of Bombay lasted from 1913 to 1919, during which he focused on improving infrastructure, education, and public health in the region. This photograph serves as a testament to the rich history of British colonial rule in India and the significant role that the Freeman-Thomas family played in shaping the city of Mumbai during that era.
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