Edgcumbe Collection

The blacksmiths shop, Probus, Cornwall. Probably 1907
View towards The Square from further east on the St Austell road with John Roberts blacksmiths shop on the left. Workers from the shop and boys pose in the street

Beechwood Cottage, Mount Edgcumbe Park

Mount Edgcumbe Park - Beechwood cottage - early 1900s

Mount Edgcumbe Park Beechwood cottage Plymouth

Mount Edgcumbe, Cornwall, seat of the Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Edgcumbe. Castellated mansion with octagonal towers and French and English gardens

View of Waterloo Place, looking toward Carlton Palace. Hackney cab in center. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1812

Marian Edgcumbe, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Viscountess Valletort and her son
Caroline Augusta Edgcumbe, Viscountess Valletort (1808-1881) and her son, William Henry Edgcumbe, 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (1832-1917). circa 1837

Plymouth Dock, from near Mount Edgecumbe (w / c on paper)
CH340784 Plymouth Dock, from near Mount Edgecumbe (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Cotehele House, Cornwall - The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, 1910. Earl of Mount Edgcumbe is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1789 for George Edgcumbe, 3rd Baron Edgcumbe

Hon Rd Edgcumbe, Lord William Russell, Lady Caroline Spencer, 1788, (1909). Artist: James Roberts
Hon Rd Edgcumbe in the Character of Clackitt Lord William Russell in the character of Mr Heartly, Lady Caroline Spencer, in the Character of Harrieth, 1788

Cheque from the Bank of Friendship Unlimited, Goodwill Square Branch, with one thousand kind wishes from Ernestine Edgcumbe to Ernest Cust. circa 1890s

Countess Mount-Edgcumbe
CAROLINE AUGUSTA, countess of- EDGCUMBE (nee Feilding) wife of Ernest, third earl (previously viscountess Valletort) with her child. Date: ? - 1881

Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth, Cornwall, England. Showing the ruins Date: 1910s

Miltons Temple, Mount Edgcumbe Park, Cornwall Date: late 19th century

Sir Robert Edgcumbe, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR EDWARD ROBERT PEARCE EDGCUMBE (- 1929) Lawyer, Artist, Banker. Educated Kings College Cambridge. Mayor of Dorchester 1891. Caption: Small freeholds Date: - 1929

1st Earl Mount-Edgcumbe
GEORGE EDGCUMBE, first earl of MOUNT-EDGCUMBE Naval commander, Admiral of the White Squadron. Date: 1721 - 1795

Mount Edgecumbe - Folly overlooking Plymouth Sound
A folly in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, one of four designated Country Parks in Cornwall. Situated on the Rame Peninsula, overlooking Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar. Date: circa 1904

Wireless Class Aboard Training Ship Mount Edgcumbe
Barefoot boys, in naval-style uniforms, attend a wireless class aboard the training ship Mount Edgcumbe. One boy stands in front of a wireless apparatus wearing headphones. Date: 1916

From Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Mount Edgcumbe, Devon
Playtime for children, dogs and riders in the grounds of Mount Edgcumbe, Devon. Date: 1837

Training Ship, Mount Edgcumbe Band, Saltash, Cornwall
The Mount Edgcumbe Industrial Training Ship for Homeless and Destitute Boys was established at Saltash in Cornwall in 1877

Training Ship Mount Edgcumbe, Saltash, Cornwall
The Mount Edgcumbe Industrial Training Ship for Homeless and Destitute Boys was established at Saltash in Cornwall in 1877

England / Plymouth
Mount Edgcumbe, from St Nicholass Island

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"Discovering the Rich History of Edgcumbe: From Beechwood Cottage to Mount Edgcumbe Park" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the early 1900s at Beechwood Cottage, nestled within the picturesque Mount Edgcumbe Park in Plymouth. This enchanting location holds countless stories waiting to be unraveled. As you stroll through the park's lush grounds, imagine life during this era. The blacksmith's shop in Probus, Cornwall, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of yesteryears - a glimpse into a bygone era that existed around 1907. Mount Edgcumbe Park itself is an emblem of grandeur and opulence. Once home to Countess Mount-Edgcumbe and her family, it served as their sanctuary amidst Cornwall's breathtaking landscapes. The seat of Richard Edgcumbe, this estate exudes elegance and charm. From its vantage point overlooking Waterloo Place towards Carlton Palace, one can only marvel at the majestic views that inspired generations past. It was here that Marian Edgcumbe flourished as a Victorian actress - her talent captivating audiences with every performance. The legacy continues with Viscountess Valletort and her son gracing these hallowed grounds. Their presence adds another layer to the rich tapestry woven throughout history. Plymouth Dock comes alive when viewed from near Mount Edgecumbe on paper - capturing both its bustling energy and serene beauty simultaneously. Even financial transactions bear witness to this remarkable lineage; behold a cheque from none other than "The Bank of Friendship Unlimited, " reminding us that bonds forged over time are truly priceless. So come along on this journey through time at Edgcumbe – where Beechwood Cottage whispers secrets from long ago while Mount Edgcombe Park stands tall as a testament to heritage and splendor.