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Grenfell Collection

"Grenfell: A Legacy of Bravery, Talent, and Resilience" In the rich tapestry of the Grenfell family history, stories of courage, accomplishment, and love intertwine

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Lord Desborough with remaining son, Ivo Grenfell

Lord Desborough with remaining son, Ivo Grenfell
William Henry Grenfell, Lord Desborough (1855-1945), pictured at his home, Taplow court near Maidenhead with his remaining son, the Hon. Ivo Grenfell, and his daughter, the Hon. Imogen Grenfell

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Joyce Grenfell

Joyce Grenfell
Joyce Irene Grenfell, OBE (n饠 Phipps; 10 February 1910 30 November 1979), British comedienne, actress and, in her time, one of the countrys best loved entertainers

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Captain F. O. Grenfell V. C. of the 9th Lancers

Captain F. O. Grenfell V. C. of the 9th Lancers
Grenfell was 33 years old, and a Captain in the 9th (Queens Royal) Lancers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed during the Action of Elouges took place for which he was

Background imageGrenfell Collection: R. N. M. D. S. F Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland

R. N. M. D. S. F Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland
The Doctor and Nurses in Winter Costume at the Royal Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland. St. Anthonys most influential historic figure is Dr. Wilfred Grenfell

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Julian Grenfell

Julian Grenfell
JULIAN GRENFELL World War One soldier and poet

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Joyce Phipps marries Reginald Grenfell

Joyce Phipps marries Reginald Grenfell
Joyce Irene Grenfell, OBE (n饠 Phipps; 10 February 1910 30 November 1979), British comedienne, actress and, in her time, one of the countrys best loved entertainers

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Major-General Sir F Grenfell, late Sirdar of Egyptian Army

Major-General Sir F Grenfell, late Sirdar of Egyptian Army
Major-General Sir F Grenfell, late Sirdar of the Egyptian Army Date: 1898

Background imageGrenfell Collection: At Sandringham, from The Times, 1890s (photogravure)

At Sandringham, from The Times, 1890s (photogravure)
STC306603 At Sandringham, from The Times, 1890s (photogravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGrenfell Collection: SGW Grenfell Twins & 9th Lancers, St Georges Church

SGW Grenfell Twins & 9th Lancers, St Georges Church Date: 2017

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Lady Salmond (Monica Grenfell) by Madame Yevonde

Lady Salmond (Monica Grenfell) by Madame Yevonde
Lady Salmond, formerly Monica Grenfell, elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough, sister of Julian and Billy Grenfell who were both killed in the First World War

Background imageGrenfell Collection: The Battle of Tonelero 1852

The Battle of Tonelero 1852
Battle between the Argentine Confederation army and the Brazilian Imperial Navy, commanded by Admiral Grenfell in the flagship steamer " Affonzo"

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Monica Grenfell

Monica Grenfell
The Hon. Monica Grenfell, elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough. Sister to Julian and Billy Grenfell who were both killed during the First World War

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Imogen Grenfell

Imogen Grenfell
Alexandra Imogen Clair Gage (nÚÑáGrenfell), Viscountess Gage (1905-1969), Daughter of 1st Baron Desborough and Ettie, Lady Desborough; wife of 6th Viscount Gage

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Prince Albert - his tutor Mr Hansell - Lord Desborough

Prince Albert - his tutor Mr Hansell - Lord Desborough
Prince Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) - his tutor Mr H. P. Hansell - William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough (1855-1945)

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Trinity Church, Adelaide, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Trinity Church, Adelaide, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Trinity Church, Adelaide, 1901. One of the earliest surviving Anglican churches in South Australia built on land donated by Pascoe St Leger Grenfell. From " Federated Australia"

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Francis Grenfell, 1893. Creator: William Roffe

Francis Grenfell, 1893. Creator: William Roffe
Francis Grenfell, 1893. Portrait of General Sir Francis Wallace Grenfell, British soldier. Grenfell (1841-1925) served as Governor of Malta from 1899-1903 and was promoted to Field Marshal in 1908

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Prince Albert with his tutor and Lord Desborough, 1908, (1947). Creator: Unknown

Prince Albert with his tutor and Lord Desborough, 1908, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Prince Albert with his tutor and Lord Desborough, 1908, (1947). Prince Albert, (the future King George VI 1895-1952), attending an athletics meeting aged 13, with his tutor Mr Henry Peter Hansell

Background imageGrenfell Collection: A pair of Eskimo boys, 1912. Artist: Wilfred Grenfell

A pair of Eskimo boys, 1912. Artist: Wilfred Grenfell
A pair of Eskimo boys, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Advert for Grenfell cloth and raincoats, 1937

Advert for Grenfell cloth and raincoats, 1937. A print from the Blackpool Tower Program, September 1937

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Imogen Grenfell

Imogen Grenfell
Alexandra Imogen Clair Gage (n饠 Grenfell), Viscountess Gage (1905-1969), Daughter of 1st Baron Desborough and Ettie, Lady Desborough; wife of 6th Viscount Gage. Date: 1925

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Memorial service for Francis & Rivy Grenfell

Memorial service for Francis & Rivy Grenfell
A memorial service at St. Peters Church, Eaton Square for Captain Francis Grenfell, V.C. and his twin brother Captain Riversdale (" Rivy" or Rivvy" ) Grenfell, V.C

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Captain F. O. Grenfell Vc Leading Charge Of 9Th Lancers On August 24 1914 To Retake Captured Guns

Captain F. O. Grenfell Vc Leading Charge Of 9Th Lancers On August 24 1914 To Retake Captured Guns Near Doubon He
Captain F.O. Grenfell Vc Leading Charge Of 9Th Lancers On August 24 1914 To Retake Captured Guns Near Doubon He Received Victoria Cross For His Action

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Lady Desborough with her grandchildren

Lady Desborough with her grandchildren
Ettie, Lady Desborough pictured with her grandchildren, Julian and Rosemary Salmond. Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (n饠 Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952)

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Ettie, Lady Desborough

Ettie, Lady Desborough
Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron Desborough

Background imageGrenfell Collection: The Dock at St. Anthony, Labrador and Newfoundland

The Dock at St. Anthony, Labrador and Newfoundland. Postcard sold for the benefit of Sir Wilfred Grenfells work in Labrador and Newfoundland for the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Grenfell Street, Adelaide, South Australia

Grenfell Street, Adelaide, South Australia. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Ettie, Lady Desborough in fancy dress costume

Ettie, Lady Desborough in fancy dress costume
Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (n饠 Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron DesboroughEttie, Lady Desborough

Background imageGrenfell Collection: The Hon. Monica Grenfell by Madame Yevonde

The Hon. Monica Grenfell by Madame Yevonde
The Hon. Monica Grenfell, elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough. Sister to Julian and Billy Grenfell who were both killed during the First World War. Date: 1924

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Francis Baron Grenfell

Francis Baron Grenfell
FRANCIS WALLACE, first baron GRENFELL : distinguished soldier who fought valiantly mostly in Africa against the Zulus and other natives. Date: 1841 - 1925

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Arthur Grenfell Wauchope

Arthur Grenfell Wauchope - British soldier and Knight Date: 1899

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Racegoers and bookies at the Epsom Derby, 1933

Racegoers and bookies at the Epsom Derby, 1933. Date: 1933

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Tatler cover - Lady Desboroughs Masque

Tatler cover - Lady Desboroughs Masque
Front cover of The Tatler, reporting on a fancy dress masque organised by Ettie, Lady Desborough at Taplow Court. Photograph features Rosemary Levenson-Gower, daughter of Millicent

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Lady Desborough & Billy Grenfell - costume masque

Lady Desborough & Billy Grenfell - costume masque
Ettie, Lady Desborough, pictured in costume at a masque she and Lord Desborough held at their home, Taplow Court in January 1912

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Ninth Lancers in Great War Deeds, WW1

Ninth Lancers in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Ninth (Queens Royal) Lancers charging to recapture British guns temporarily in the hands of the Germans, a deed that won the Victoria Cross for Captain F O Grenfell

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Bystander cover - Lady Desborough

Bystander cover - Lady Desborough
Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (nÚÑáFane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron DesboroughEttie, Lady Desborough

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Cpt Francis Grenfell VC (9th Lancers) - Retrieving the guns

Cpt Francis Grenfell VC (9th Lancers) - Retrieving the guns
The Taking of the Guns. Captain Francis Grenfell of the 9th Lancers retrieving the guns of 119th Battery Royal Field Artillery at Audregnies, during the Battle of Mons, 24th August 1914

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Captain Francis Grenfell retrieving the guns at Audregnies

Captain Francis Grenfell retrieving the guns at Audregnies
The Taking of the Guns. Captain Francis Grenfell of the 9th Lancers retrieving the guns of 119th Battery Royal Field Artillery at Audregnies, during the Battle of Mons, 24th August 1914

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Captain Francis Grenfell, VC

Captain Francis Grenfell, VC
Captain F. O. Grenfell V.C. of the 9th Lancers Details Grenfell was 33 years old, and a Captain in the 9th (Queens Royal) Lancers

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Sketch cover - Duke of Westminster, hero of a VC action

Sketch cover - Duke of Westminster, hero of a VC action
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring, Major Hugh Arthur Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster (1879 - 1953), known as Bendor (or Bend Or, after his fathers winning racehorse)

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Lord Desborough and youngest son, Ivo

Lord Desborough and youngest son, Ivo
William Henry Grenfell, Lord Desborough driving himself to the traditional Eton Harrow cricket match in July 1914, accompanied by his youngest son, Ivo. Date: 1914

Background imageGrenfell Collection: George Grenfell Glyn, Vanity Fair, Cecioni

George Grenfell Glyn, Vanity Fair, Cecioni
GEORGE GRENFELL GLYN, 2nd Baron Wolverton (1824-1887) British Liberal politician, Member of Parliament for Shaftesbury from 1857 until succeeding his father in 1873 and entering the House of Lords

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Source Size = 1803 x 2346

Source Size = 1803 x 2346
Vice-Admiral Grenfell, of the Imperial Brazilian Navy

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Source Size = 3942 x 1931

Source Size = 3942 x 1931
The Battle of Tonelero, " alfonso" Steamer, Admiral Grenfell

Background imageGrenfell Collection: PARLIAMENT: TREASURY, 1869. The Lords of the Treasury under the prime ministry

PARLIAMENT: TREASURY, 1869. The Lords of the Treasury under the prime ministry of William Gladstone. Engraving, English, 1869

Background imageGrenfell Collection: GEORGE GLYN (1824-1887). 2nd Baron Wolverton. British politician. Engraving, English

GEORGE GLYN (1824-1887). 2nd Baron Wolverton. British politician. Engraving, English, 1887

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony. Historic Grenfell Centre and museum

Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony. Historic Grenfell Centre and museum, snowshoe print walkway

Background imageGrenfell Collection: The Coast of Labrador and Newfoundland

The Coast of Labrador and Newfoundland. Postcard sold for the benefit of Sir Wilfred Grenfells work in Labrador and Newfoundland for the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen (RNMDSF)

Background imageGrenfell Collection: Globe Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Globe Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Globe Theatre (re-named the Gielgud Theatre in 1994) on the corner of Rupert Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, presenting Tuppence Coloured with Joyce Elisabeth, Grenfell Welch and Max Adrian. Date: 1947



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"Grenfell: A Legacy of Bravery, Talent, and Resilience" In the rich tapestry of the Grenfell family history, stories of courage, accomplishment, and love intertwine. Lord Desborough stands tall beside his remaining son, Ivo Grenfell, a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit that runs through their bloodline. Captain F. O. Grenfell V. C. , adorned with valor as a member of the 9th Lancers, exemplifies bravery in its purest form. His heroic actions echo through time like an unwavering anthem. Joyce Grenfell's name resonates with laughter and charm; her comedic genius lighting up stages and screens alike. Her talent is a testament to the artistic prowess that flows within this extraordinary family. The R. N. M. D. S. F Station at St. Anthony in Newfoundland serves as a symbol of service and dedication for generations past - an embodiment of Julian Grenfell's commitment to duty. Love finds its way into this captivating narrative when Joyce Phipps joins hands in matrimony with Reginald Grenfell. Their union represents not only affection but also unity amidst life's trials. Major-General Sir F. Grenfell’s illustrious career as Sirdar (Commander) of the Egyptian Army speaks volumes about his leadership skills and strategic brilliance on foreign soil. Imogen Grenfell adds grace to this tale; her presence reminding us that strength comes in many forms – sometimes quiet yet always steadfast. A memorial service held for Francis & Rivy Grenfell evokes both sorrowful remembrance and profound gratitude for lives lived fearlessly - leaving behind legacies etched forevermore into our collective memory. Lady Desborough embraces her grandchildren tightly - nurturing them with wisdom passed down from generations before her. Her love radiates warmth throughout their lives' journey.