Downshire Collection

Hilltown, Co. Down - a view outside the Downshire Arms Hotel with a motor car in the road. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Hilltown). Date: circa early 1900s

Boy Scouts cleaning street sign, London
Two Boy Scouts cleaning a street sign in Downshire Hill, Hampstead, north-west London during Scout Job Week. In their spare time

The Marchioness of Downshire, Katherine Mary Hare. She married the 6th Marquis of Downshire in 1893 but she had an adulterous affair and the couple were divorced in 1902

Lady Kathleen Rollo, daughter of the 6th Marquess of Downshire and wife of Mr William Hereward Charles Rollo. Lady Rollo lived in Berkeley Square and was a keen sportswoman

Modernist House Interior, Downshire Hill, Hampstead
Some photographs of a modernist house interior, at Downshire Hill, Hampstead, designed in 1936 by architects Michael John Hewetson Bunney and Charlotte Bunney

Modernist House, Downshire Hill, Hampstead
A pair of photographs showing the doorway and exterior view of a modernist house at Downshire Hill, Hampstead, designed in 1936 by architects Michael John Hewetson Bunney and Charlotte Bunney

Autographs on card, Downshire House, London SW1
Autographs on a card with photo of Downshire House, Belgrave Square, London SW1, relating to an Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of Olympic class liners

The Marchioness of Downshire, nee Miss Evelyn Foster, wife of the 6th Marquis of Downshire. Date: 1901

The Meet in front of Easthampstead Park, Berkshire
The Meet (Garth Hunt) in front of Lord Downshires Berkshire seat at Easthampstead Park. Date: 1927

The Marchioness of Downshire, the wife of the 6th Marquess who had the dual roles or Hereditary Constable of Hillsborough Fort, Co

The Marquess of Downshire on horseback
Lord Downshire, the 6th Marquess of Downshire seen here on horseback talking to Mr van der Weyer. Date: 1912

Lady Downshire, nee Miss Evelyn Foster, the second wife of the 6th Marquess of Downshire. Date: 1909

Monument to Captain Crozier, RN, at Banbridge, Downshire, Ireland (engraving)
1102643 Monument to Captain Crozier, RN, at Banbridge, Downshire, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Captain Crozier, RN, at Banbridge)

Murlough House, Dundrum, Seat of the Marquis of Downshire - an oblique front view of the mansion, from the right. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Dundrum). Date: circa early 1900s

Caroline Mss. Downshire
CAROLINE FRANCES, marchioness of DOWNSHIRE (nee Cotton) wife of Arthur, fourth marquess : depicted walking on a windy day - the engraving of her shawl is very fine. Date: ? - 1893

Wills / 2nd Earl Downshire
WILLS, 2nd EARL OF HILLSBOROUGH and 1st MARQUIS OF DOWNSHIRE Statesman Date: 1718 - 1793

Marchioness of Downshire, 1915
The Marchioness of Downshire, nee Evelyn Grace Mary Foster, pictured peacefully reading a book. At the time this picture was published

Mountain Scene, Co. Down. Foster, Evelyn (Marchioness of Downshire) 1876-1942

Evelyn, Marchioness of Downshire d. 1942 (1919). Laszlo, Philip Alexius de 1869-1937. Date: 1919

To the right hon able Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, this plate representing a perspective view of a scutch mill, with the method of breaking the flax with groved [sic] rollers

VISCOUNT OF HILLSBOROUGH Wills Hill (1718-1793). British politician and colonial administrator. Oil on canvas by George Romney, 18th century

WILLS HILL (1718-1793). Viscount of Hillsborough. British politician and colonial administrator. Line engraving, English, 18th century

VISCOUNT OF HILLSBOROUGH. Wills Hill (1718-1793). British politician and colonial administrator. Line engraving, English, 18th century

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Downshire, a place that holds stories of history and beauty. From the picturesque town of Hilltown in Co. Down to the bustling streets of London, this name echoes through time. In one corner, we see Boy Scouts diligently cleaning a street sign in London, proudly representing their commitment to service and community. A testament to the values instilled by organizations like the Boy Scouts. Moving on, we find ourselves immersed in the captivating interior of a Modernist House on Downshire Hill in Hampstead. Its sleek design and innovative architecture speak volumes about human creativity and our ever-evolving taste for aesthetics. Adjacent to it stands another Modernist House on Downshire Hill, its presence commanding attention from all who pass by. These architectural marvels remind us of how art can shape our surroundings and inspire generations to come. Within Downshire House itself lies an intriguing card adorned with autographs - signatures left behind as tokens of remembrance or admiration. Each signature tells a story, connecting people across time within these walls. Lady Kathleen Rollo emerges as a prominent figure associated with Downshire - her elegance and grace leaving an indelible mark on this place's rich tapestry. Her presence adds depth to the narrative woven around this enchanting locale. The funeral procession for the 3rd Marquess at Hillsborough evokes solemnity and reverence for those who came before us. It serves as a reminder that even in death, legacies endure beyond physical existence. Lastly, we encounter The Marchioness herself - Katherine Mary Hare - formerly known as Miss Evelyn Foster. Her journey from maidenhood to nobility reflects personal growth intertwined with societal expectations. Downshire encompasses more than just geographical locations; it embodies tales etched into its very fabric – stories that transcend time and connect individuals across generations.