Cripps Collection

Major Metcalfe, Mrs F. Cripps, and Lady Alexandra Metcalfe
Edward Dudley Metcalfe, MVO, MC, (16 January 1887 18 November 1957), known as Fruity Metcalfe, officer in the British Indian Army, a close friend and equerry of Edward VIII

Stafford Cripps - Independence of Burma
Sir Stafford Cripps attends a celebration to mark the granting of the Independence of Burma in 1948. 1948

Vicar General, 1902. Artist: Spy
Vicar General, 1902. Charles Alfred Cripps KC MP, British barrister and politican. Cripps (1852-1941) became a QC in 1890 and served as Attorney General to the Prince of Wales from 1895 until 1914

Clematis excelsior hybrid raised by Thomas Cripps. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Mr Charles A Cripps (colour litho)
613057 Mr Charles A Cripps (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Charles A Cripps, Vicar General, 10 April 1902)

Mrs Thomas Cripps, 1759. Artist: Francis Cotes
Mrs Thomas Cripps, 1759. From The Connoisseur Volume XC, [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Thomas Cripps, 1759. Artist: Francis Cotes
Thomas Cripps, 1759. From The Connoisseur Volume XC, [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

PARTITION OF IRELAND, 1949. Protesters decrying the ongoing partition of Ireland await the arrival of British politicians Ernest Bevin and Stafford Cripps at the Hudson River pier. Photograph, 1949

Cripps the Carrier, by R. D. Blackmore, 1876
Cripps the Carrier, by R.D. Blackmore, 1876

John Marten Rush Cripps (1887 -1950)
John Marten Rush Cripps (8 December 1887 to 1950) was awarded Pilots Certificate No698 for qualification at the Grahame-White School, Hendon, on 2 December 1913. Date: 1950

Council members of the OEEC 17 February 1949. The OEEC was the forerunner of the OECD. From left to right: Max PETITPIERRE (Switzerland), Dr

Charles Alfred Cripps, 1st Baron Parmoor
Charles Alfred Cripps, first Baron Parmoor lawyer and politician

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"Cripps: A Name Woven into History's Tapestry" From Major Metcalfe to Mrs F. Cripps, and Lady Alexandra Metcalfe to Stafford Cripps, the name "Cripps" has left an indelible mark on various facets of society, and is a name that resonates through time, connecting individuals from different walks of life. Stafford Cripps, renowned for his role in advocating the independence of Burma, stands as a testament to the power of determination and diplomacy. His unwavering commitment to justice echoes through the annals of history. The Vicar General portrait by Spy captures an enigmatic figure whose influence extended beyond mere religious matters. This depiction hints at a man who held sway over both spiritual and secular realms. Intriguingly, even nature bears witness to the legacy of the Cripps family. The Clematis excelsior hybrid showcases their passion for horticulture – a delicate flower blossoming with elegance and grace. Artistic prowess also runs deep within this lineage; Mr Charles A Cripps' color lithograph exemplifies their creative talents while Francis Cotes immortalizes Mrs Thomas Cripps in 1759 with his brushstrokes capturing her timeless beauty. Thomas Cripps himself emerges from history's shadows through another masterpiece by Francis Cotes - a portrait that reveals not just his physical appearance but also hints at his character and aspirations during those times long gone by. The engraving depicting The Cyclists Camp at Alexandra Park offers glimpses into leisure pursuits enjoyed by generations past – perhaps even including members of the illustrious Cripps family themselves partaking in these recreational activities. Beyond art and leisure lies architecture - represented here by a page from The Architects Compendium (litho). It serves as a reminder that innovation often springs forth from meticulous planning and design – qualities which may have been inherent in this remarkable family.