Edward John Barrington Collection

Lord Montagu with Prince Charles in 1899 Daimler, 1970. Creator: Unknown
Lord Montagu with Prince Charles in 1899 Daimler, 1970

Austin Champ at Beaulieu 1968 Lord Montagu with James Mathieson and Barry Hale. Creator: Unknown
Austin Champ at Beaulieu 1968 Lord Montagu with James Mathieson and Barry Hale

Ralph (Lord) Montagu as a child in Vauxhall pedal car 1966. Creator: Unknown
Ralph (Lord) Montagu as a child in Vauxhall pedal car 1966

Edward, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu scrubbing floors in Palace House 1952. Creator: Unknown
Edward, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu scrubbing floors in Palace House 1952

Lord Montagu with Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland at Beaulieu 1966. Creator: Unknown
Lord Montagu with Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland at Beaulieu 1966

The Wombles with Lord Montagu at opening of Beaulieu Monorail 1974. Creator: Unknown
The Wombles with Lord Montagu at opening of Beaulieu Monorail 1974

Dame Vera Lynn with Lord and Lady Montagu at Beaulieu party, mid 1970 s. Creator: Unknown
Dame Vera Lynn with Lord and Lady Montagu at Beaulieu party, mid 1970 s

Lord Montagu with 1909 Rolls - Royce Silver Ghost at 1964 Worlds Fair, New York. Creator: Unknown
Lord Montagu with 1909 Rolls - Royce Silver Ghost at 1964 Worlds Fair, New York

Lord and Lady Montagu with Terry Wogan at Beaulieu during live BBC broadcast. Creator: Unknown
Lord and Lady Montagu with Terry Wogan at Beaulieu during live BBC broadcast

Lord Montagu in Mercedes W196 with Stirling Moss, early 1970 s. Creator: Unknown
Lord Montagu in Mercedes W196 with Stirling Moss, early 1970 s

1900 Royal Daimler, with H. R. H. Queen Elizabeth with Lord Montagu in 1977. Creator: Unknown
1900 Royal Daimler, with H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth with Lord Montagu in 1977

Lord Montagu at Houses of Parliament, London 1999. Creator: Unknown
Lord Montagu at Houses of Parliament, London 1999

Murray Walker in 1963, Lord Montagu in background. Creator: Unknown
Murray Walker in 1963, Lord Montagu in background

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"Edward John Barrington: A Life of Royalty, Friendship, and Adventure" Step into the extraordinary life of Edward John Barrington, better known as Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. From his early days as a child in Vauxhall pedal car to his later years rubbing floors in Palace House, Lord Montagu's journey was one filled with remarkable moments and unforgettable encounters. In 1899, we catch a glimpse of Lord Montagu alongside Prince Charles in a Daimler - an iconic image capturing two generations united by their love for automobiles. Fast forward to 1968, where he is seen at Beaulieu with James Mathieson and Barry Hale, proudly posing next to an Austin Champ - a testament to his passion for vintage vehicles. But Lord Montagu's interests extended far beyond cars alone. In 1966, he shared laughter with Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland at Beaulieu - proof that his charisma knew no bounds. The following year saw him graced by the presence of H. R. H Queen Elizabeth herself as they sat together in a majestic Royal Daimler. Lord Montagu's influence reached even further than celebrity connections; he had a heart for community engagement too. In 1974, The Wombles joined him at the opening of the Beaulieu Monorail - an event that showcased both his commitment to innovation and dedication to entertaining visitors from all walks of life. Amidst all these grand occasions were intimate moments captured on film: scrubbing floors in Palace House or sharing joyous evenings with Dame Vera Lynn during parties held at Beaulieu. These glimpses into everyday life remind us that behind every title lies a person who cherishes simple pleasures just like anyone else. Whether it be Terry Wogan joining him during live BBC broadcasts or Stirling Moss accompanying him in Mercedes W196 races throughout the early '70s – friendship was always close by Lord Montagu's side.