Katherine Collection (page 7)

Duchess of Westminster with Queen of Spain
Katherine Caroline Cavendish, Duchess of Westminster (1857-1941), second wife of the 1st Duke of Westminster (left), and Queen Ena (Victoria Eugenia) of Spain (1887-1969)

Duchess of Westminster at Church Army depot
Katherine Caroline Cavendish, Duchess of Westminster (1857-1941), second wife of the 1st Duke of Westminster, opening a Church Army Labour Relief Depot in Artillery Row, Central London

Scene from Shakespeares Henry VIII
A scene from Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, in a production by Herbert Beerbohm Tree at His Majestys Theatre, London. The production opened in 1910

Cheshire Hunt at Combermere Abbey
A fashionable meet of the Cheshire Hunt at Combermere Abbey, the home of Katherine, Duchess of Westminster. The Cheshire Hunt was founded in 1763

1958 Creation Life Peers
A page from the ILN devoted to portraits of the first life peers created in 1958 including Baroness Ravondale, Sir Ian Fraser, Sir Robert Boothby and Sir Edward Twining

Fire at St. Katherines Docks during the Blitz
Miles of hose pipes were used to fight the big fire at St. Katherines Docks which blazed for over 12 hours on 9th August 1940. The London Food Depot was heavily damaged

Croydon Town Hall
The Town Hall in Croydon (now called the Croydon Clocktower) in Katherine Street, opened in 1896 by the then Prince and Princess of Wales

Children of the King of Greece
The children of King Constantine I and Queen Sophie of the Hellenes in 1916: (l to r) George, Paul, Irene (behind), Katherine, Alexander

Princess Katherine of Greece
Princess Katharine of Greece (born 1913), Lady Katherine Brandram, youngest child of King Constantine I of the Hellene and Princess Sophie of Prussia dressed in a dress, bonnet and fur muff

Terry Kates / Speare
English actress in the role of Queen Katherine in Shakespeares King Henry VIII

Robin Pardoned
Robin is pardoned by Queen Katherine, who realises that beneath that rough exterior there beats a heart of gold

Katherine Philips / Poet
KATHERINE PHILIPS aka ORINDA English poet

Scene from Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew (Act IV, Scene i), in which Petruchio insists that the food isn t good enough for poor hungry Kate to eat

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"Katherine: A Name that Echoes Through Time" From the brave firefighters taking a well-deserved tea break after battling flames at St Katherines Dock, to the exquisite artwork of Diana of the Uplands by Charles Wellington Furse in 1903-1904, Katherine's influence spans across various realms. One cannot help but be captivated by the enigmatic Katherine Mansfield, whose pen name became synonymous with literary brilliance. Her short stories continue to mesmerize readers even today. Delving into history, we encounter Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first queen. Her strength and resilience left an indelible mark on England's royal lineage. Nature too pays homage to this timeless name through vibrant tulips like Tulipa orphanidea var. Whittallii No. 1560 and Tulipa clusiana - known as Lady tulip and Eyed tulip respectively. Their delicate beauty mirrors the grace associated with Katherine. The world of entertainment also boasts its own Katherine in Canadian-born American actress Katherine DeMille. With her talent shining brightly from 1934-1935, she enchanted audiences with her performances. But let us not forget about sportsmanship either; rowers Katherine Grainger and Cath Bishop exemplify dedication and teamwork as they conquered challenges together. Even in engineering circles, the name resonates strongly through Thomas Telford - a Scottish civil engineer born in Westkirk, Langholm. His contributions have shaped our modern infrastructure for generations to come. In essence, "Katherine" is more than just a name; it represents strength, creativity, beauty, resilience, talent, and innovation throughout different spheres of life, and is a testament to how one individual can leave an everlasting impact on history itself.