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"Hore: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the past with "Hore

Background imageHore Collection: Bystander cover 1929 - the Ruthven Twins

Bystander cover 1929 - the Ruthven Twins
Portrait of the society twin sisters, Alison and Margaret Hore-Ruthven, daughters of Lord and Lady Ruthven. Alison (left) was married in 1929 to John Leighton Barran

Background imageHore Collection: Patrons of the Cafe Royal

Patrons of the Cafe Royal
Sketches by H. H. Harris of various well-known artists, writers and celebrities of the 1930s who were regular patrons of the Cafe Royal in Regent Street, London

Background imageHore Collection: The Secretary of State for War in Paris

The Secretary of State for War in Paris
British Secretary of State for War Leslie Hore-Belisha (1893-1957) attending a banquet of the Franco-British Association in Paris

Background imageHore Collection: Andrew Hore

Andrew Hore New Zealand Rugby Union England V New Zealand, Investec Challenge Twickenham, Middlesex, England 21 November 2009 Date: 21 November 2009

Background imageHore Collection: Mary, Bob Reveley Mick Easterby

Mary, Bob Reveley Mick Easterby Race Hore Trainers 18 November 1998 Date: 18 November 1998

Background imageHore Collection: Portrait of Ruthven twins by Cowper arriving at RA

Portrait of Ruthven twins by Cowper arriving at RA
Portrait of society twin sisters, Alison and Margaret Hore-Ruthven, daughters of Lord and Lady Ruthven, by F. Cadogan Cowper arriving at Burlington House for the Royal Academy summer exhibition in

Background imageHore Collection: Battle of Princeton on 3rd January 1777 (oil on canvas)

Battle of Princeton on 3rd January 1777 (oil on canvas)
AKM4063 Battle of Princeton on 3rd January 1777 (oil on canvas) by Mercer, William (c.1773-c.1850); 64.1x102.8 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Background imageHore Collection: Sketch cover - five views of Chatelaine of Naworth, Yevonde

Sketch cover - five views of Chatelaine of Naworth, Yevonde
Front cover of The Sketch featuring an unusual portrait of the Countess of Carlisle, formerly the Hon. Bridget Hore-Ruthven

Background imageHore Collection: Army Council meeting around table in War Office

Army Council meeting around table in War Office - Caption reads - Mr Hore-Belisha, Secretary of State for War, in Council with Chief of Imperial General Staff. Date: 1939

Background imageHore Collection: The Stag and the Horse, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)

The Stag and the Horse, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504447 The Stag and the Horse, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageHore Collection: Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky and Hore Abbey below, County Tipperary, Ireland

Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky and Hore Abbey below, County Tipperary, Ireland
The ancient Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky with Hore Abbey and the Tipperary countryside below; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Background imageHore Collection: Rock Of Cashel, Hore Abbey, Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Rock Of Cashel, Hore Abbey, Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Background imageHore Collection: Alison Hore-Ruthven, John Barran by Yevonde

Alison Hore-Ruthven, John Barran by Yevonde
The Hon. Alison Hore-Ruthven (Mrs John Barran), one half of the famous Ruthven twins, pictured with her husband John Barran. Date: 1929

Background imageHore Collection: Kensington High Street, London

Kensington High Street, London - Note the lovely end-of-building advertising for Abbotts Phit-Eesi Shoe Company. Date: 1907

Background imageHore Collection: British Cavalry Scouts - World War One

British Cavalry Scouts - World War One - a beautiful composition. Date: circa 1916

Background imageHore Collection: The Ruthven Twins

The Ruthven Twins
Portrait of the society twin sisters, Alison and Margaret Hore-Ruthven, daughters of Lord and Lady Ruthven. Photographed at the time they appeared under their stage name of he Ralli Twins in Shake

Background imageHore Collection: Three boys playing at Fox Hunting

Three boys playing at Fox Hunting, two on their hobby horses and one wearing a fox suit! They even have two dogs with them. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHore Collection: Miss Barbara Hore-Ruthven and Mr Victor Hervey

Miss Barbara Hore-Ruthven and Mr Victor Hervey socialising together in London. The photograph is part of a montage of images entitled London Town After Dark


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"Hore: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the past with "Hore, " a captivating collection of diverse hints that transport you to various moments in history. From the Bystander cover in 1929 featuring the enigmatic Ruthven Twins, to the vibrant atmosphere of Cafe Royal filled with its eclectic patrons, this compilation offers a glimpse into intriguing narratives. Imagine being in Paris alongside the Secretary of State for War as he navigates through diplomatic affairs. Meanwhile, Andrew Hore's name echoes through time, leaving us curious about his story and accomplishments. The Reveley family - Mary, Bob, and Mick Easterby - add their own touch to this tapestry of characters. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Cowper's portrait capturing the essence of Ruthven twins arriving at RA. On another canvas entirely, witness the intensity of battle depicted in "Battle of Princeton on 3rd January 1777. " Yevonde's sketch cover showcases five mesmerizing views of Chatelaine of Naworth. Transporting ourselves back to pivotal moments in history wouldn't be complete without glimpsing an Army Council meeting around a table within War Office walls. And who could resist exploring Aesop's fables brought to life through enchanting engravings like "The Stag and the Horse"? Delve deeper into personal stories captured by Yevonde; Alison Hore-Ruthven and John Barran come alive under her lens. Finally, let your imagination wander beyond borders as we mention Big Island – an alluring hint that sparks curiosity about uncharted territories. "Hore" invites you on a journey where art intertwines with history while showcasing remarkable individuals whose lives have left indelible marks upon our collective memory.