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Mrs Raymond Asquith (Katherine Horner)
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Mrs Raymond Asquith (Katherine Horner)
Portrait of Mrs Raymond Asquith, formerly Miss Katherine Horner, wife of the eldest son of Prime Minister H. H. Asquith. She was the younger daughter of Sir John Horner of Mells Park. Her husband joined the Grenadier Guards during the First World War and was killed in 1916. The Sketch magazine, in which this photograph appeared, comments that she is a war worker but does not specify what form this takes! Date: 1915
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This evocative portrait captures the poignant spirit of Mrs Raymond Asquith, nee Katherine Horner, in the midst of the First World War. Daughter of Sir John Horner of Mells Park, Katherine married Raymond Asquith, the eldest son of Prime Minister H.H. Asquith, in 1911. When war broke out in 1914, Raymond joined the Grenadier Guards, and tragically lost his life in 1916. The photograph, published in The Sketch magazine in 1915, depicts Katherine as a war worker, her determined expression and steady gaze reflecting the resilience and fortitude of women during this tumultuous period. The magazine's caption notes her war work but does not specify the nature of her contributions, leaving the viewer to imagine the various ways in which she may have supported the war effort. The Horner family's connection to the Asquiths placed Katherine in a unique position, as she navigated her grief and her role in society during wartime. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by families during the First World War and the vital role women played in keeping the home front functioning.
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