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Marchioness of Londonderry at Londonderry House
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (1878 - 1959), noted society hostess, and, during the First World War director of the Womens Legion (originally the WVR - Womens Volunteer Reserve), taking an interest in the Military Cooking Section. The magnificent Londonderry House in Park Lane was turned into a military hospital during the war, as were two of Lord Londonderrys country seats. Lady Londonderry was formerly Edith Helen Chaplin and married Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh in 1899. Pictured on the front cover of The Tatler, in the gowns and jewels she wore at the opening of Parliament. She is pictured in Londonderry House, standing in front of a Thomas Lawrence portrait of Robert, Viscount Castlereagh, later 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, wearing a diamond tiara, earrings, and stomacher which are heirlooms of the Londonderry family. Date: 1948
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In this striking photograph, Edith Helen Chaplin, Marchioness of Londonderry, is depicted in the grandeur of Londonderry House in Park Lane, London. The Marchioness, formerly Lady Edith Chaplin, had married Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, in 1899, and later succeeded as Marchioness of Londonderry upon her husband's death in 1942. During the First World War, Londonderry House served as a military hospital, and the Marchioness took an active role in the war effort. She became the director of the Women's Legion, originally the Women's Volunteer Reserve, and showed particular interest in the Military Cooking Section. The Marchioness's dedication to the war effort was a testament to her strength and resilience, making her a respected figure in society. In this image, the Marchioness stands proudly in front of a Thomas Lawrence portrait of her husband, Robert, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry. She wears a magnificent diamond tiara, earrings, and stomacher, all of which are heirlooms of the Londonderry family. The splendour of her jewels and the regal atmosphere of the room add to the sense of grandeur and aristocratic tradition. The Marchioness's elegant appearance and the magnificent setting of Londonderry House are captured in this photograph, which was published in The Tatler in 1948. The image showcases the Marchioness's society status and her role as an aristocrat and peeress, making it a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British aristocracy during the post-war era.
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