Abercorn Collection

James 6th Earl Abercorn
JAMES HAMILTON, 6th earl ABERCORN Scottish nobleman and loyal statesman, supported the union with England. Date: 1656 - 1734

James Ist Earl Abercorn
JAMES HAMILTON, ist earl ABERCORN Scottish nobleman, served James VI/I who gave him his title. Date: 1575 - 1617

G F Hamilton / Woodbury
GEORGE FRANCIS, lord HAMILTON Son of the 1st duke of Abercorn: politician, administrator in India (see here in 1876) Date: 1845 - 1927

Midhope Castle, Lallybroch, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lady Cynthia Eleanor Beatrix Hamilton, October 1921
Viscountess Althorp, formerly Lady Cynthia Eleanor Beatrix Hamilton, daughter of the third Duke of Abercorn

The best attended private view: society and Sir John and Lady Laverys pictures. The show of pictures by Sir John and Lady Lavery at the Alpine Galleries was the smartest private view imaginable

Stanmore Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, with the Abercorn Arms, Royal Hotel, on the right. Date: circa 1910s

The Duke of Abercorn (colour litho)
613434 The Duke of Abercorn (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Abercorn, Promoted from a Viceroyalty to a Dukedom, 25 September 1869)

Edinburgh EH30 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Edinburgh EH30 9

James Earl of Abercorn, (1800). Creator: Edward Harding
James Earl of James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn, (1800)

Aerial view of Abercorn Street, Bulawayo, Rhodesia
Aerial view of Abercorn Street, Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), with many parked cars and a few pedestrians. Date: circa 1940

Abercorn Street, Bulawayo, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Abercorn Street, Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Date: circa 1920

Abercorn / James Hamilton
James Hamilton First Duke of Abercorn Date: 1811 - 1885

Abercorn / Spencer engagement, 1919
Family photograph showing the Duchess of Abercorn with her four children including (centre), Lady Cynthia Hamilton

Marchioness of Abercorn and Child, 1837. Artist: James Thomson
Marchioness of Abercorn and Child, 1837

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn, British Conservative politician, c1890. Hamilton (1811-1885) served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland on two occasions, from 1866-1868 and from 1874-1876

Duke of Abercorn, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Duke of Abercorn, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1876

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn (1811-1885), British statesman, c1880. He served as Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland from 1866-1868, and 1874-1876

Louisa, Duchess Abercorn
Louisa Jane (Russell), duchess of Abercorn, depicted when she is a mere marchioness, amusing her child with a rattle; the dog, however, is not amused by this new arrival and rival Date: 1812 - 1905

Ist Duke Abercorn
James Hamilton, ist duke of ABERCORN statesman Date: 1811 - 1885

1st Duke of Abercorn Pho
JAMES HAMILTON, IST DUKE OF ABERCORN Lord lieutenant of Ireland in 1877 Date: 1811 - 1885

Gf Hamilton / Elliott & Fr
GEORGE FRANCIS HAMILTON son of the 1st duke of Abercorn : statesman, administrator in India Date: 1845 - 1927

1st Duke of Abercorn
JAMES HAMILTON, IST DUKE OF ABERCORN Lord lieutenant of Ireland 1811 - 1885

High Street, Stanmore, Harrow, England
High Street, Stanmore, Harrow, near Edgeware, County of London, England. Showing the Abercorn Arms Royal Hotel. Date: 1903

Bystander cover - The Countess Spencer
Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Spencer (1897 - 1972), known until her marriage as Lady Cynthia Hamilton. The daughter of the third Duke of Abercorn, she married Viscount Althorp (later Earl Spencer) in 1919

The Marquess of Hamilton, Vanity Fair, Spy
JAMES HAMILTON, variously styled as Viscount Hamilton, Marquess of Hamilton, and from 1885 as the 2nd Duke of Abercorn (1838-1913)

JAMES HAMILTON (1811-1885). 1st Duke of Abercorn. British politician, statesman, and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Photograph, 1876

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn (1811-1885). British courtier and statesman; Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland 1866-1868, 1874-1876. Tinted lithograph published London c1880

Louisa D ess Buccleuch
LOUISA JANE, duchess of BUCCLEUCH, earlier Lady Dalkeith, daughter of the duke of Abercorn; wife of William Henry, 6th duke. Date: CIRCA 1860

James Hamilton, 2nd Marquis of Abercorn, 1866
Engraved portrait of James Hamilton (1811-1885), 2nd Marquis of Abercorn, later 1st Duke of Abercorn, pictured in 1866 when he was serving as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

Duchess of Abercorn
Louisa Jane (Russell), Duchess of Abercorn Wife of the 1st Duke

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Abercorn: A Legacy of Nobility, Art, and Adventure" Step into the world of Abercorn, where history intertwines with elegance and intrigue. From James 6th Earl Abercorn to James Ist Earl Abercorn, this name has been associated with power and influence throughout the ages. G F Hamilton/Woodbury captures our attention as we delve into the captivating story behind Abercorn. With an aerial view Street in Bulawayo, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), we are transported to a time when this bustling street was at the heart of a thriving community. In October 1921, Lady Cynthia Eleanor Beatrix Hamilton graced us with her presence. Her arrival marked another chapter in the rich tapestry that is Abercorn's history. As we stroll down Abercorn Street in Bulawayo once more, we can't help but imagine the vibrant life that once thrived there. The engagement between Abercorn and Spencer in 1919 became a symbol of love amidst turbulent times. Their union brought together two prominent families and left an indelible mark on society. One cannot speak about Abercorn without mentioning its connection to art. The best attended private view showcased society's appreciation for beauty through Sir John and Lady Laverys' masterpieces. It was an evening filled with admiration for their talent and refinement. But let us not forget Stanmore Hill in Middlesex—a place where tranquility meets grandeur. This picturesque location holds significance for those who bear the title Duke of Abercorn; it is their sanctuary away from worldly affairs. To truly understand the essence of Aberdeen's heritage, one must explore Edinburgh EH30 9 Map—an intricate web connecting past generations to present ones. Here lies a treasure trove waiting to be discovered by those seeking enlightenment about this illustrious name. Finally, gazing upon "The Duke of Abercorn" lithograph transports us back to a time when power and prestige were captured in a single image.