Farrar Collection

Room in Gwen Farrars Chelsea home panelled in pine
A room in the Chelsea home of popular entertainer, Gwen Farrar panelled in pine. The scheme was carried out by Messrs. Ernest Williams, Ltd, of 27 Davies Street, Berkeley Square. Date: 1926

Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar
The revue artists and frequent double-act, Norah Blaney (at the piano) and her droll friend Gwen Farrar, performing in Punch-bowl at the Duke of Yorks Theatre in 1925. Date: 1925

Gwen Farrar by Olive Snell
Miss Gwendoline Farrar, entertainer and musician pictured by society portraitist Olive Snell in 1918. Date: 1918

Miss Gwen Farrar, entertainer and musician, about to appear with Norah Blaney at the Cosmopolitan, New York, in a Ziegfeld production entitled Going South

River Farrar, Glen Strathfarrar, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Old Houses in the "Five Points", 1870 (from Scenes of Old New York), 1871
Old Houses in the " Five Points", 1870 (from Scenes of Old New York), 1871

Sketches of the musical Shake Your Feet at
Sketches of the Laddie Cliff musical Shake Your Feet at the London Hippodrome, 1927 with Janette Gilmore, Milton Hayes, Billy Milton, Gwen Farrar, Date: 1927

Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar in The House that Jack Built
Theatrical double act Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar dressed as what appears to be Mickey and Minnie Mouse in a scene from " The House That Jack Built"

Audience of stars at midnight performance of Charlots Revue
A galaxy of stars in the audience for the midnight performance of the first night of Charlots Revue at the Prince of Wales Theatre in April 1925

Alfred Lester impersonating Gwen Farrar
Actor Alfred Lester doing a very decent impression of actress Gwen Farrar, with whom he was starring in the revue, Rats at the Vaudeville Theatre in 1923. Date: 1923

Tallulah Bankhead, Elsa Lanchester & Gwen Farrar
Stars of a charity matinee in aid of the Central Council for the Care of Crippled Children organised by Gwen Farrar (second from left) and attended by H.R.H. the Duchess of York

Gwen Farrar in Shake Your Feet at the London Hippodrome
A scene from one of the musical numbers in Shake Your Feet at the London Hippodrome with Gwen Farrar singing one of her songs. Date: 1927

London Nights - at the Cafe Anglais by Hynes
Rex Evans at the CafÚáünglais, playing the piano and singing. M. Poulsen, who ran the club, is seen standing on the left, while his co-directors, Capt. Robin Humphries and Mrs

Gwen Farrar at home
Page from The Sketch featuring a number of photographs of actress, cellist, singer and all round variety artist Gwen Farrar at her home

Gwen Farrar drawing a caricature of herself
Gwen Farrar, the famous variety artist, making a caricature of herself. The Sketch explains she had been working on a series of sketches of celebrities which were to be sold for charity. 1927

Gwen Farrar as a clown in Punch-bowl
Gwen Farrar in motley costume for the role of the clown in Punch-Bowl playing at the Duke of Yorks theatre in 1924. Date: 1924

Norah Blaney & Gwen Farrar playing tennis
Entertainment stars and variety double act Gwen Farrar and Norah Blaney, pictured as doubles partners in a tennis match in a tournament at the London Country Club at Hendon between the two respective

Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar in Pot Luck, 1922
Miss Norah Blaney and Miss Gwen Farrar in Pot Luck at the Vaudeville Theatre, 1922. Date: 1922

Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar in Wonder Bar, 1930
Norah Blaney (left on piano) and Gwen Farrar in novelty revue Wonder Bar at the Savoy Theatre. The scene is a Viennese nightclub whose audience overflows from its own stage into the stalls

Gwen Farrar in The Tatler, 1927
Page from The Tatler, 17th August 1927, featuring Miss Joyce Barbour, Mr Billy Merson and Miss Gwen Farrar in Shake Your Feet at the Hippodrome

Gwen Farrar
Gwendoline " Gwen" Farrar (1899 - 1944), English duettist, cellist, singer, actress and comedian. Pictured at the time she was appearing in Shake Your Feet at the London Hippodrome in 1927

Stage Golfing Society dinner dance by Hynes
Brilliant cartoon by Hynes depicting in caricature members of the Stage Golfing Society at a dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel in January 1928. From left to right at the back: Mr R. H

Miss Gwen Farrar and Miss Audrey Carten at Hurst Park racecourse, 1933. Date: 1933

Mrs Oliver Wyndham with Gwen Farrar, 1929
Mrs Oliver Wyndham (with guitar) standing with Gwen Farrar, Mrs Kergwin, Miss Ferguson, Harry Melville, Count Hockberg, and Walter Londes at a party in London aboard the " Friendship"

Gwen Farrar and Dorothy Wilde
Actress and variety entertainer Gwen Farrar, pictured at a cafÚá»n the Champs-Elysees with Dorothy Wilde, niece of Oscar Wilde. Date: 1937

Norah Blaney & Gwen Farrar at Olympia Dog Show
Entertainers, Gwen Farrar and Norah Blaney with a pair of Schnauzer dogs at the Ladies Kennel Association Dog Show at Olympia in 1930. The dogs belonged to Gwens sister Marjorie. Date: 1930

Music Sheet - Tutankhamen - Gwen Farrar and Norah Blaney
Music sheet cover for the song, In the Day of Tut-ankh-amen written and composed by Reg Low and J. P. Long, and sung by Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar in the Andre Charlot revue, Rats

Gwen Farrar, English actress and singer. Date: 1934

Somerindyck House (from Scenes of Old New York), 1870. Creator: Henry Farrer
Somerindyck House (from Scenes of Old New York), 1870

Sunset on the East River, 1879. Creator: Henry Farrer
Sunset on the East River, 1879

The Old Beach House, Corner of Cedar and Greenwich Streets (from Scenes of Old New York), 1874

The Post Office, Middle Dutch Church (from Scenes of Old New York), 1870

St. Pauls Chapel, New York (from Scenes of Old New York), 1877. Creator: Henry Farrer
St. Pauls Chapel, New York (from Scenes of Old New York), 1877

Old House, Corner of Peck Slip and Water Street (from Scenes of Old New York), 1870

Old House in Rector Street (from Scenes of Old New York), 1870. Creator: Henry Farrer
Old House in Rector Street (from Scenes of Old New York), 1870

The Harsen Homestead, Corner of 10th Avenue and 70th Street (from Scenes of Old New York), 1876

Lighthouse, 1880. Creator: Henry Farrer
Lighthouse, 1880

Pelham Bay, ca. 1875. Creator: Henry Farrer
Pelham Bay, ca. 1875

Autumns Grey and Melancholy, 1884. Creator: Henry Farrer
Autumns Grey and Melancholy, 1884

Fort Haight / Battle of Harlem Plains (from Scenes of Old New York), 1877
Fort Haight/ Battle of Harlem Plains (from Scenes of Old New York), 1877

City and Sunset, . Creator: Henry Farrer
City and Sunset

Woman Walking beside a River, 1902. Creator: Henry Farrer
Woman Walking beside a River, 1902

Winter Scene in Moonlight, 1869. Creator: Henry Farrer
Winter Scene in Moonlight, 1869

Man and woman, 1937, (1946). Creator: M. R. H. Farrar
Man and woman, 1937, (1946). A Modern Techique : linocut illustration of a man and woman in 17th-century dress, from " The Mask of Comus" (A Mask Presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634)

Canon Frederic William Farrar, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Canon Frederic William Farrar, c1890. A lithograph from The Modern Portrait Gallery, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, London, Paris and New York, c1890

Rev Canon Farrar, DD, FRS, Canon of Westminster, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Rev Canon Farrar, DD, FRS, Canon of Westminster, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army

British beer versus American cocktails, 1929
British beer versus American cocktails at Olivia Wyndhams hospitable bar. Miss Jean Baird and Miss Gwen Farrar support beer

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"Farrar: A Multifaceted Legacy of Talent, Artistry, and Influence" Step into the elegant room in Gwen Farrar's Chelsea home, panelled in pine, where creativity thrived and dreams were realized. It was here that Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar formed an iconic partnership that would leave a lasting mark on the entertainment industry. Captured beautifully by Olive Snell, the portrait of Gwen Farrar showcases her captivating presence as an entertainer and musician. With her talent and charisma, she enchanted audiences far and wide. Beyond the stage lights, River Farrar flowed gracefully through landscapes untouched by time. Its tranquil beauty mirrored Gwen's ability to transport listeners with her melodic voice. In "Old Houses in the 'Five Points', " we catch a glimpse of history intertwined with progress. Just as these buildings stood strong amidst change, so did Gwen's unwavering dedication to her craft. Through "Faiths Victory in Romes Cruelty, " a powerful propaganda poem honoring Protestant martyrs, Gwen used her platform to shed light on important causes close to her heart. Her activism knew no bounds. The musical sketches of Shake Your Feet captured moments filled with rhythm and joy – a testament to Gwen's ability to make hearts dance along with every note she sang. Norah Blaney joined forces with Gwen once again in The House that Jack Built – their chemistry undeniable as they brought laughter and delight to countless spectators. An audience of stars gathered for a midnight performance of Charlots Revue – among them Tallulah Bankhead, Elsa Lanchester & our beloved Gwen Farrar. Their presence spoke volumes about the respect she garnered from fellow luminaries within showbiz. Even Alfred Lester paid homage by impersonating this remarkable woman who had left an indelible mark on generations past and present alike. Gwen Farrar's legacy lives on through each memory etched into history books.