Ravenscroft Collection

Three lady golfers, 1914
Famous female golfers who fought a strenuous battle for the Cheshire Ladies Championship at Wallasey in April 1914. From left to right, Miss Gladys Ravenscroft (American champion)

Making Barristers Wigs
The wigmakers firm, Messrs. Ede & Ravenscroft, prepare a wig to fit a woman barrister, whose longer hair has proved a problem with the wearing of wigs in court

Watford WD25 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Watford WD25 9

Ravenscroft (now called Cleddon Hall), Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, birthplace of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author

Ravenscroft (Cleddon Hall), cave in garden
Ravenscroft (now called Cleddon Hall), Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, birthplace of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author

We Be Soldiers Three, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452037 We Be Soldiers Three, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Swindon SN3 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN3 5

Ceredigion SA43 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ceredigion SA43 2

Hampshire RG27 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire RG27 9

Horsham RH20 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Horsham RH20 4

Wiltshire SP2 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SP2 8

Fenland PE16 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fenland PE16 6

Sefton L37 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sefton L37 4

Dudley DY8 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Dudley DY8 4

Cheshire East CW4 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire East CW4 7

Uttlesford CB10 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Uttlesford CB10 2

St Albans AL5 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of St Albans AL5 1

Ravenscroft (Cleddon Hall), birthplace of Bertrand Russell
Ravenscroft (now called Cleddon Hall), Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, birthplace of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author

A Banker : Ravenscroft
A Bank Manager : Clarence Ravenscroft of the Birkbeck Bank Date: 1911

Celanese Coronation advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Celanese acetate yarn in the year of Queen Elizabeth IIs Coronation featuring a Coronation robe and Kirtle of velvet made for a Baroness by Ede and Ravenscroft. Date: 1953

Peeress Tricorne Hat
A tricorne hat, made from black velour to be worn by the life peeresses in the House of Lords. Designed by Ede and Ravenscroft the robe-makers

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"Discovering the Enigmatic Ravenscroft: From Barristers Wigs to Bertrand Russell's Birthplace" Step into the intriguing world of Ravenscroft, a place that holds multiple stories within its walls. Known for its role in making barristers wigs, this historic location in Watford WD25 9 Map has witnessed centuries of craftsmanship and legal tradition. But there is more to Ravenscroft than meets the eye. Travel back in time to 1914 and picture three lady golfers enjoying a leisurely game on its grounds. Little did they know that this very spot would later become Cleddon Hall, formerly known as Ravenscroft, located in Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales – the birthplace of renowned British philosopher and author Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). As you explore Cleddon Hall's enchanting garden, you stumble upon an artificial cave where Lord and Lady Amberley – Russell's parents – once sought solace. This hidden gem adds an air of mystery to Ravenscroft (Cleddon Hall), reminding us of the philosophical ponderings that took shape within these hallowed grounds. Fast forward to the 1960s, when Cleddon Hall remained a cherished home for Lord and Lady Amberley. Its significance as Bertrand Russell's birthplace solidified its historical importance even further. The cave still stood strong amidst nature's embrace - a testament to both past memories and future inspiration. Ravenscroft (Cleddon Hall) continues to captivate with its rich history intertwined with notable figures like Bertrand Russell. It serves as a reminder that greatness can emerge from unexpected places. From "We Be Soldiers Three, " an iconic song illustration from Pan-Pipes magazine depicting soldiers marching through Swindon SN3 5 Map area or Ceredigion SA43 2 Map region; it becomes evident how far-reaching Ravenscroft's influence truly extends.