Blandford Collection

Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Market Place, Blandford Forum, near Poole, Dorset, England. Date: 1904

Blandford Union Workhouse, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Distant view of Blandford Union workhouse, from Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset. A house at the left has a sign reading YNCA (or YMCA?)

Becky Blandford Wife of Marquis of Blandford Jamie Blandford

Marquis of Blandford marries Becky Few Brown at St Mary Magdalen Church in Woodstock Oxfordshire Dbase

The Duchess of Marlborough and the Marquess of Blandford
Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877 - 1964), American heiress and first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough. She married the duke in 1895 after being coerced into the marriage by her

Marquis Of Blandford standing on the steps of his old flame Arabella Taits home in London

Spring wildflowers in broadleaved woodland with Ramsons (Allium ursinum) and Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus), near Blandford, Dorset, England, UK

Broadleaved woodland in spring with Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus) and Ramsons (Allium ursinum), near Blandford, Dorset, England, UK

Spring wildflowers and path in broadleaved woodland with Ramsons (Allium ursinum) and Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus), near Blandford, Dorset, England, UK

Spring flowers in deciduous woodland with Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus) and Ramsons (Allium ursinum), near Blandford, Dorset, England, UK

Blandford Forum Express Newspaper Office early 1900s

Newspaper Office, Blandford Forum early 1900's

Blandford Forum Market Place early 1900s

Market Place, Blandford Forum early 1900's

Studio Sun Advertisement
An advertisement page for Studio Sun, a complete service for publicity photography, specialists in figure, fashion, still life, location and industrial topics

The Peasantry of Dorsetshire (engraving)
1617313 The Peasantry of Dorsetshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peasantry of Dorsetshire)

Photograph of Railway Hotel, Blandford, Dorset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Langton Arms, Blandford, Dorset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Kings Arms Hotel, Blandford, Dorset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

The Kennel Club Field Dog Trials at Blandford (engraving)
6016478 The Kennel Club Field Dog Trials at Blandford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kennel Club Field Dog Trials at Blandford)

The Old House, Blandford Forum, Dorset. circa 1930

The Down House
LLM457759 The Down House by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Down House. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

The Marquis of Blandford (colour litho)
613245 The Marquis of Blandford (colour litho) by Chartran, Theobald (1849-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Blandford, B, 18 June 1881)

Public arms: Beaumaris; Tenby; Welshpool; Hartlepool; Blandford (engraving)
6008980 Public arms: Beaumaris; Tenby; Welshpool; Hartlepool; Blandford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Late Earl of Jersey (engraving)
1098302 The Late Earl of Jersey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Earl of Jersey)

Bindon Abbey (engraving)
2777229 Bindon Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bindon Abbey. Illustration for The History and Legends of Old Castles And Abbeys (John Dicks)

Milton Abbey
LLM457811 Milton Abbey by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milton Abbey. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Marquis Of Blandford Jamie Spencer-Churchill dressed as a page boy in satin suit and tricorn hat with ostrich plume at wedding in 1961 as a Child DBase MSI

The Marquis Of Blandford DBase MSI

MA Hampden Blandford Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

FALL / NORFOLK TERRIER / 72
LEDDINGTON ADELA Owner: Blandford Date: 1972

Portrait of George, 5th Duke of Marlborough, with Blenheim in the Distance, 1817-21

Marquis Of Blandford returning home after being arrested for possesion of drugs

Marquis Of Blandford cycling January 1992

East Street - Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset
East Street/Market Place, Blandford Forum, near Blandford St Mary, Dorset, England. Date: 1920s

Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, near Blandford St Mary, Dorset, England. Showing Parade with Trade Float - Celebrating the Tercentenary Date: 1920s

Home of Michael Faraday at 2 Blandford Street, Portman Square, London, England during his apprenticeship to a bookseller in 1804. Date: c. 1900

The Marchioness of Blandford
Alexandra Mary Cadogan (1900 - 1961), Duchess of Marlborough, wife of the 10th duke of Marlborough. Youngest daughter of Viscount Chelsea. 1925

Canteen in Blandford
The inside of a canteen in Blandford, Dorset, where women volunteers are dishing out food and tea to the troops. 1940

View of Blandford Street, Manchester Square, London, looking towards Marylebone High Street. circa 1908

Orange and yellow Blandford-flowered rhododendron, Rhododendron cinnabarinum.. Illustration lithograph from Jean Lindens L Illustration Horticole, 1880s

Street Scene, Tolpuddle, Dorset
Street Scene, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, near Blandford St Mary, Dorset, England. Showing Vintage Motorcycle Date: 1934

Charabanc, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Charabanc, Blandford Forum, near Poole, Dorset, England. Date: 1910s

Tiffany Stained Glass
Stained glass window of St Matthew representing Florida by Tiffany at Old Blandford Church, Petersburg, Virginia

10th Duke of Malborough, World War One
John Albert William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough (18 September 1897 11 March 1972), styled Marquess of Blandford until 1934, British peer

Sayings of Much-Recorded People by Eddie Tatham
Spread from The Bystander 1932 showing some of the scions of 1930s society, and revealing some unrecorded sayings of much-recorded people

John Marquess Blandford
JOHN, marquess of BLANDFORD, the only son of John Churchill, first duke of MARLBOROUGH : sadly, he died before his father. Date: 1686 - 1703

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The Autumn Manoeuvres: " great Expectations" ; in Blandford Camp

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Step back in time to the early 1900s in Blandford, a charming town nestled in Dorset. The heart of this historic place is the bustling Market Place, where locals gather to trade goods and share stories. The Blandford Union Workhouse stands as a reminder of the town's past, serving as a symbol of resilience and community support. In those days, the Newspaper Office was a hub of activity, with journalists working tirelessly to bring news to the people. Imagine the clatter of typewriters and ink-stained fingers crafting stories that would grace the pages of the Blandford Forum Express. As you stroll through Market Place, you can almost hear echoes from years gone by. Picture horse-drawn carriages lining up along its cobblestone streets while vendors proudly display their wares. It's like stepping into a sepia-toned photograph brought to life. One particular advertisement catches your eye - Studio Sun promises timeless portraits capturing cherished memories for generations to come. Families flock here for keepsakes that will stand as testaments to their love and joy. Blandford's Market Place truly was at the center of it all during those early 1900s – a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of commerce, culture, and connection. As you soak in its rich history, let yourself be transported back in time when life moved at a slower pace but brimmed with vitality. Today, Blandford continues to honor its heritage while embracing modernity. Its picturesque streets still bear witness to moments frozen in time – an enduring testament to this quaint town's charm and character.