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Background imageWilding Collection: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Wearing the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace made by Cartier, the George IV State Diadem and the insignia of the Order of the Garter

Background imageWilding Collection: The Royal Bride

The Royal Bride - Queen Elizabeth II portrait - Published in the Illustrated London News November 29 1947 1947

Background imageWilding Collection: Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison In Memoriam

Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison In Memoriam. In Memoriam leaflet produced for the memorial service for Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913) held at St Georges Church. Bloomsbury on 14th June 1913

Background imageWilding Collection: Jessie Matthews / Wilding

Jessie Matthews / Wilding
JESSIE MATTHEWS British singer and dancer of stage and screen

Background imageWilding Collection: Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby Jockey

Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby Jockey. The Kings jockey Herbert Jones removed from Epsom Racecourse, following the incident on Derby day, June 4th, 1913

Background imageWilding Collection: Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby

Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby. Emily Wilding Davison, the jockey, Herbert Jones and the Kings horse Anmer, immediately after Miss

Background imageWilding Collection: Suffragette Poetry Holloway Jingles

Suffragette Poetry Holloway Jingles. A collection of poems written in Holloway Prison during March and April 1912 and published by the Glasgow Branch of the Womens Social & Political Union

Background imageWilding Collection: Tennis player Captain A. F. Wilding in caricature

Tennis player Captain A. F. Wilding in caricature
New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. His championship run came to an end in 1914 when he was beaten by Australian, N. E

Background imageWilding Collection: A. F. Wilding, Wimbledon Champion

A. F. Wilding, Wimbledon Champion
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. His championship run came to an end in 1914 when he was beaten by Australian

Background imageWilding Collection: Emily Wilding Davison , 1872 - 1913. Militant women's suffrage activist who threw herself under

Emily Wilding Davison , 1872 - 1913. Militant women's suffrage activist who threw herself under the King's
3058437 Emily Wilding Davison , 1872 - 1913. Militant women's suffrage activist who threw herself under the King's horse Anmer, during the Epsom Derby of 1913

Background imageWilding Collection: Mountain Landscape, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Mountain Landscape, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding and Norman Brookes, tennis at Wimbledon

Anthony Wilding and Norman Brookes, tennis at Wimbledon
Anthony Wilding and Norman Brookes as " gentlemen in waiting" on the weather at the 1914 Wimbledon tennis championship in July 1914

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding with society at Monte Carlo

Anthony Wilding with society at Monte Carlo
Tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion A. F. Wilding pictured at Monte Carlo with Lady Henry, Miss Elizabeth Asquith (daughter of the Prime Minister) and Miss Heinsins. Date: 1914

Background imageWilding Collection: Suffragette Demonstration Rally Hyde Park 23 July 1910

Suffragette Demonstration Rally Hyde Park 23 July 1910. Mrs Pethick-Lawrence, Christabel Pankhurst, Sylvia Pankhurst and Emily Wilding Davidson pictured at the Great Demonstration, July 23, 1910

Background imageWilding Collection: Tennis champion Anthony Wilding & C. T. Craig

Tennis champion Anthony Wilding & C. T. Craig
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), New Zealand born tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion 1910-1913, pictured with Mr C. T. Craig, managing director of the firm Messrs

Background imageWilding Collection: N. E. Brookes, tennis player

N. E. Brookes, tennis player
Norman Everard Brookes (1877-1968) Australian No. 1. tennis player and Wimbledon champion in 1907 and 1914. Brookes also played doubles with the New Zealander

Background imageWilding Collection: Statue of the tennis player, Anthony Wilding

Statue of the tennis player, Anthony Wilding
Physical Energy, a figure sculpted by Paul Troubetzkoy and based on the New Zealand tennis player, Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding. Wilding was Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913

Background imageWilding Collection: The Sketch front cover: Mrs Ernest Simpson

The Sketch front cover: Mrs Ernest Simpson
Front cover of The Sketch magazine in March 1935, featuring a portrait by Dorothy Wilding of Mrs Ernest (Wallis) Simpson. The caption reads: Mrs Simpson is the beautiful wife of Mr

Background imageWilding Collection: Nora Swinburne

Nora Swinburne (1902 - 2000), English actress of stage and screen

Background imageWilding Collection: International tennis players at Wimbledon, 1911

International tennis players at Wimbledon, 1911
Page from The Sketch magazine featuring photographs of international players competing at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis championships in 1911. Top row from left: Miss M. Reick (Germany), Mr R

Background imageWilding Collection: Rain at Wimbledon, 1914

Rain at Wimbledon, 1914
The centre court at Wimbledon, with covers over the grass to protect it from rain during the summer of 1914 - the last tournament before the outbreak of war. Date: 1914

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding in action at Wimbledon, 1914

Anthony Wilding in action at Wimbledon, 1914
Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883 - 1915), shown in action in the mens final at the 1914 Wimbledon tennis championship against Norman Brookes

Background imageWilding Collection: Prominent Cambridge sportsmen during WW1

Prominent Cambridge sportsmen during WW1
Portraits of some prominent Cambridge University sportsmen fighting for their country during the First World War. Top row right is the New Zealand tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion

Background imageWilding Collection: A. F Wilding plays Davis Cup tennis, 1914

A. F Wilding plays Davis Cup tennis, 1914
Anthony Wilding, New Zealand tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion pictured playing in his last ever sporting competition - at the Davis Cup at Forest Hills, Long Island, N.Y, USA

Background imageWilding Collection: A. F. Wilding, Wimbledon champ, demonstrates tennis strokes

A. F. Wilding, Wimbledon champ, demonstrates tennis strokes
Double page spread from The Sketch magazine featuring the New Zealand-born four times Wimbledon tennis champion, Anthony Wilding demonstrating various strokes, shots and grips

Background imageWilding Collection: Sketch cover - Anthony Wilding and Suzanne Lenglen

Sketch cover - Anthony Wilding and Suzanne Lenglen
Front cover of The Sketch magazine showing the new French tennis star, fifteen year old Suzanne Lenglen, pictured with New Zealand Wimbledon champion

Background imageWilding Collection: Suffragette Proof Racecourse

Suffragette Proof Racecourse
Following the action of Emily Wilding Davison at the 1913 Epsom Derby, the racecourse authorities were keen to avoid any repetition. This cartoon envisages the Race Course of the Near Future, suff

Background imageWilding Collection: Suffragette Arson Hurst Park

Suffragette Arson Hurst Park. Shows the destroyed Grand Stand at Hurst Park Racecourse, 8th June 1913, caused by an arson attack by militant suffragettes Kitty Marion (1871-1944) and Betty Giveen

Background imageWilding Collection: Maxine Elliott as Britannia, WW1

Maxine Elliott as Britannia, WW1
Maxine Elliott (1868 - 1940), American actress, reputed lover of J. P. Morgan and later, the New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Wilding who was killed in 1915

Background imageWilding Collection: Bystander cover, Anthony Wilding & Arthur Balfour tennis

Bystander cover, Anthony Wilding & Arthur Balfour tennis
The Rt. Hon. Arthur Balfour and Mr Anthony (Tony) Frederick Wilding, four-times Wimbledon tennis champion, pictured as doubles partners in a friendly match on Centre Court at Wimbledon in July 1917

Background imageWilding Collection: Tennis player Anthony Wilding serving, 1905

Tennis player Anthony Wilding serving, 1905
New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913 pictured early in his career at the age of 22 playing at Wimbledon in 1905

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding being congratulated at Wimbledon, 1905

Anthony Wilding being congratulated at Wimbledon, 1905
New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913 pictured early in his career at the age of 22 being congratulated after

Background imageWilding Collection: Captain Anthony Wilding, tennis champion

Captain Anthony Wilding, tennis champion
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. His championship run came to an end in 1914 when he was beaten by Australian

Background imageWilding Collection: Tennis player Norman Brookes in caricature

Tennis player Norman Brookes in caricature
Norman Everard Brookes (1877-1968) Australian No. 1. tennis player and Wimbledon champion in 1907 and 1914. Brookes also played doubles with the New Zealander

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding driving armoured car at Dunkirk, 1915

Anthony Wilding driving armoured car at Dunkirk, 1915
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913 in an armoured car with trailer attached at Dunkirk, bound for the front

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding in Paris, 1915

Anthony Wilding in Paris, 1915
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. His championship run came to an end in 1914 when he was beaten by Australian

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding at Beau Site, Cannes, 1914

Anthony Wilding at Beau Site, Cannes, 1914
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), New Zealand born tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion from 1910-1913. Pictured at Beau Site in Cannes in 1914 seated second from right

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding at an aerodrome in France, 1915

Anthony Wilding at an aerodrome in France, 1915
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), New Zealand born tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion pictured at an aerodrome somewhere in France in 1915 with from left

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding and Arthur Balfour at Nice, 1914

Anthony Wilding and Arthur Balfour at Nice, 1914
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), New Zealand born tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion pictured in Nice in 1914 about to partner Mr Arthur Balfour, British conservative M.P

Background imageWilding Collection: Tennis champion Anthony Wilding at Cannes

Tennis champion Anthony Wilding at Cannes
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding, New Zealand born tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion, pictured on the Beau Site Courts at Cannes in 1914 with, from left, F. G

Background imageWilding Collection: Davis Cup doubles match, Wildings last

Davis Cup doubles match, Wildings last
The last competitive lawn tennis match played by Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding, New Zealand tennis player and four times Wimbledon Champion (1910-1913)

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding with Arthur Balfour at Wimbledon

Anthony Wilding with Arthur Balfour at Wimbledon
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913 with Arthur Balfour, British conservative M.P

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding at Wimbledon in 1913

Anthony Wilding at Wimbledon in 1913
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding, New Zealand born tennis player and Wimbledon champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913 pictured playing on court and defeating M. E

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding on a motorcycle tour of the UK

Anthony Wilding on a motorcycle tour of the UK
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding, New Zealand-born tennis player and Wimbledon champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. Wilding was also a keen motorist and motorcyclist

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding in Hungary

Anthony Wilding in Hungary
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding, New Zealand tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 & 1913

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding playing tennis at Cannes

Anthony Wilding playing tennis at Cannes
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding, New Zealand tennis player pictured playing a game on the Cannes Club Courts in 1911. Won Wimbledon four times in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913

Background imageWilding Collection: Anthony Wilding, tennis player & Wimbledon champion

Anthony Wilding, tennis player & Wimbledon champion
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. His championship run came to an end in 1914 when he was beaten by Australian

Background imageWilding Collection: Tatler cover featuring tennis player, A. F. Wilding

Tatler cover featuring tennis player, A. F. Wilding
Tatler front cover photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913



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"Wilding: A Legacy of Courage and Defiance" Step into the captivating world of "wilding, " a term that encapsulates the remarkable stories of individuals who fearlessly challenged societal norms. From Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, symbolizing a new era for Britain, to the iconic image of The Royal Bride radiating elegance and grace, wilding takes on various forms. One such embodiment is suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, whose unwavering dedication to women's rights led her to make the ultimate sacrifice. In Memoriam, we remember her bravery as she fought for equality amidst adversity. Jessie Matthews also embraced wilding through her performances, captivating audiences with her magnetic talent. The Epsom Derby became an emblematic event when suffragette Emily Davison defied expectations by becoming a jockey herself. Her audacious act at this renowned horse race forever etched her name in history books. Suffragette Poetry Holloway Jingles echoed throughout prison walls as brave women like Rose Lamartine Yates expressed their voices through powerful verses. Not limited to gender equality alone, Captain A. F. Wilding exemplified wilding on tennis courts worldwide with his exceptional skills and charismatic persona. His caricature immortalizes his impact on the sport he loved dearly. In 1913, thousands gathered at Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison's funeral procession—a poignant moment that united people from all walks of life in mourning and solidarity. Her legacy lives on as a beacon of inspiration for generations to come. Wilding transcends time and boundaries - it represents resilience against injustice and an unyielding spirit that refuses to be silenced or confined by societal norms. These extraordinary individuals embody what it means to embrace one's true self fearlessly - they are pioneers who dared greatly so others could follow suit. Let us celebrate their indomitable spirits; let us honor their contributions; let us continue the wilding legacy, ensuring that their stories are never forgotten.