Asquiths Collection

Lady Cynthia Asquith with her son John
Lady Cynthia Asquith (1887 - 1960) (nee Charteris), daughter of Lord Wemyss, author and notable survivor of the Titanic. Wife of Herbert Asquith, second son of the Prime Minister

Lady Helen Asquith OBE (1908-2000) daughter of Raymond Asquith and granddaughter of Prime Minister Herbert Asquith. Educated at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, she was a teacher

Suffragette Cat and Mouse Act McKenna. Shows Reginald McKenna, Home Secretary in Asquiths government, sitting on a pedestal, labelled, Fiat Justitia (let justice be done)

The Wharf, Sutton Courtney - home of Herbert Asquith
The country retreat of Prime Minister Herbert Asquith at Sutton Courtney, Berkshire (now in Oxfordshire after boundary changes in 1974). n 1912 the Prime Minister H. H

Elizabeth Asquith at work
Elizabeth Charlotte Lucy Asquith (1897-1945), later Princess Bibesco, English writer, daughter of British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith and his second wife, Margot

Mrs Asquith and her baby (Anthony Asquith)
Emma Alice Margaret Asquith, Countess of Oxford and Asquith (nÚÑáTennant; 2 February 1864 28 July 1945), known as Margot Asquith, Anglo-Scottish socialite, author and wit. She was married to H. H

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

Sketch front cover - wedding of Elizabeth Asquith
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a photograph of Miss Elizabeth Asquith, daughter of ex-Prime Minister Herbert Asquith

An indefatigable war worker, Elizabeth Asquith
Elizabeth Charlotte Lucy Asquith (1897-1945), later Princess Bibesco, English writer, daughter of British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith and his second wife, Margot

Mrs Cyril Asquith (Miss Anne Pollock)
Mrs Cyril Asquith, formerly Miss Anne Pollock (1896 - 1964), wife of Prime Minister Herbert Asquiths fourth son. Date: 1918

Lieut. -Commander Arthur Asquith, WW1
Arthur Asquith (1883-1939), third son of Prime Minister Herbert Asquith, who served in the Royal Naval Division during the First World War

Elizabeth Asquith & Nelson Keys rehearsing a matinee, WW1
Miss Elizabeth Asquith rehearsing with Mr Nelson Keys for their sketch in the forthcoming Serbian Relief Fund Matinee to be held on 9 May 1916 and organised by Lady Greville and Lady Oranmore

Elizabeth Asquith
Elizabeth Charlotte Lucy Asquith (1897-1945), later Princess Bibesco, English writer, daughter of British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith and his second wife, Margot

Lady Cynthia Asquith, 1916
Lady Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960 nee Charteris), daughter of Lord Wemyss, author and notable survivor of the Titanic. Wife of Herbert Asquith, second son of the Prime Minister

Herbert and Cynthia Asquith during World War One
Herbert Asquith (1881 - 1947), poet, novelist and lawyer, second son of British Prime Minister, Henry Herbert Asquith. Pictured in 1915 during his service with the Royal Artillery

Mrs Raymond Asquith, formerly Katherine Mary Horner (1885 - 1976), wife of Raymond Asquith, the eldest of Prime Minister Herbert Asquiths four sons

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"Asquiths: A Family of Distinction and Influence" Lady Helen Asquith, the matriarch of the esteemed Asquith family, graced The Wharf in Sutton Courtney as her beloved home. This historic residence witnessed the rise of Herbert Asquith, a prominent figure in British politics. Elizabeth Asquith, a woman dedicated to her craft, immersed herself in work with unwavering determination. Meanwhile, Lady Cynthia Asquith found solace and joy in the company of her son John. The tender moments captured Mrs. Asquith cradling baby Anthony exemplify the love that radiated within this remarkable family. Katherine Horner (Mrs. Raymond Asquith) stood strong amidst turbulent times during the Suffragette Cat and Mouse Act McKenna era. The Sketch front cover immortalized Elizabeth's wedding day - an enchanting event that celebrated love and unity. In times of war, she transformed into an indefatigable war worker alongside Nelson Keys as they rehearsed for matinees during World War I. Miss Anne Pollock (Mrs. Cyril Asquith) brought grace and elegance to their lineage while Lieutenant-Commander Arthur Asquith served valiantly during WWI. Through their collective endeavors and individual achievements, these extraordinary individuals left an indelible mark on history – forever etching themselves into our hearts.