Society Collection (page 11)

The 9th Duke of Marlborough attends the Catholic Scout Guild at Westminster Cathedral. 14th May 1931

The 3rd Annual Waiters and Waitresses Race at The Festival Gardens in London. Picture taken 18th September 1954

Festival of Light, Thameside. September 1971

Constance, Duchess of Westminster, pictured at Wedding of Captain J AHerbert, of the Royal Horse Guards, and his bride, Lady Mary Fox-Strangways, daughter of the Earl of Ilchester

The Tunnel End canal and countryside centre at Standedge has opened a new scented garden especially for blind and partially-sighted visitors

Lord Beaverbrook attending the wedding of Major General Sir F H Sykes and Miss Bonar Law. June 1920

Isobel Sheer of Curzon Street Glasgow who has been elected Miss Equal Pay by the Civil Service Council Miss Sheer is holding a sign saying Equal Pay Day. 2nd March 1954

Lady Beatty, friend of Frank Sinatra, pictured leaving the London home of Lady Northampton, who was hosting a party, Tuesday 21st October 1958. Pictured with Ewan Lloyd, Frank Sinatras Publicity agent

Balloon Race Rameleigh to Chelmsford 1906. The Enchantress

General E B Seely, Lord Mottistone, leaving the Royal Yachey Squadron at Cowes on the Isle of Wight, where so many people are now assembled for the regatta. 24th August 1925

Cricket match at Lords between Eton and Harrow. Well dressed spectators on the field, celebrating Etons victory. July 1912

Varsity cricket match at Lords. Oxford v Cambridge. Well dressed spectators on the field in front of the main stand. 9th July 1914

German society girl Francesca Thyssen with singer boyfriend Steve Strange of the band Visage (centre) and Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet January 1984

Scene from the play The happy ending 1st December 1922

Rupert Soames October, 27th October 1980. Kidnapped by Cambridge Students from Oxford University and taken to a Cambridge tea shop, bound and gagged

Scene from the play Loss and Laughter. 14th May 1922

The 7th Marquis of Bristol seen here arriving at court. May 1993

Miranda Smiley one of the last debs to be presented to the queen, seen here on her way to Buckingham Palace. March 1958 K1687

Young Japanese debs arriving at Buckingham Palace for the last debs to be presented to Queen Elizabeth. March 1958 K1687

The Last Debs. Debs and family members seen here having their invitaions check by the police at the gates of Buckingham Palace befor being presented to the queen March 1958

The Lord Montagu of Bealieu, the Marquess of Bath and the Marquess of Tavistock have decided to form a sort of Lordly Coop. The three Lords left to right; Bath, Montagu and Tavistock. May 1975

Aviator Mary Russell, the Duchess of Bedford. Circa 1925

The Marquess of Bath seen here at Longleat house. January 1961

The Lord Montagu of Bealieu, the Marquess of Bath and the Marquess of Tavistock have decided to form a sort of Lordly Coop. The three Lords left to right; Bath, Montagu and Tavistock. May 1975

Portrait of Henrietta Tiarks, daughter of wealthy city Banker, Henry Tiarks, Whose ever-present escort, has been the 19 year old marquis of Tavistock. December 1958 P007155

Zsa Zsa Gabor and latest husband Jack Ryan. April 1975 75-2218-001

Sir Ian Moncrieffe from Bridge of Earn has just returned from a trip to Rumania where he was visiting the castle of Count Dracula

Lord Montagu seen here scrubbing away with a floor brush with an ardour that would excite ham handed applause from a team of charwomen

Scrubbing out the shop in Church street, Liverpool, which will be open for the a save the children fund, are left to right, Mrs

Man and woman arriving for the races at Ascot. July 1926 P008563

Motor Show: Sir Bernard and Lady Docker photographed beside their new " Silver Flash" car at the Motor Show at Earls Court. October 1953 D6252

Anna Neagle bids farewell to members of the cast and admirers after last performance of " Glorious Days" seen here with Odette Churchill. November 1953 D6644

In the dark of an early morning at Caxton Hall, the Marquess of Lansdowne (57), a prominent opposition leader in the House of Lords, married the Hon Mrs. Carnegie (33) daughter of Viscount Eccles

Lord Willis was wearing a red check summer shirt, reclining in a garden chair on a lush green lawn, sipping iced beer and turning brown under a noon sun

In the dark of an early morning at Caxton Hall, the Marquess of Lansdowne (57) a prominent opposition leader in the House of Lords, married the Hon Mrs. Carnegie (33) daughter of Viscount Eccles

Paul Getty with Mrs Marie Teissier. February 1965 P011169

Ascots Mad Hatter gets ready for the off. This is the week of the Royal Ascot race meeting. And the world waits, with bated breath, to see what that self-styled " Mad Hatter of Ascot", Mrs

Ascots "Mad Hatter"Mrs. Gertrude Shilling arrives at the races with her
Ascots " Mad Hatter" Mrs. Gertrude Shilling arrives at the races with her designer son. June 1973 P017542

Gertrude Shilling wearing an outrageous hat for the Royal Ascot races. June 1987 P017554

Man showing off a chicken drumstick to a woman at a dinner party Circa 1955 P018186

Nobility: The countess of Suffolk appeared at the Bankruptcy court for public examination. The case was adjourned to the 18 feb. 1970. December 1970 Z11642

Lady Astor, first woman member of parliament. Octobe 1924

The famous lions of longleat will play second fiddle to a mouse tomorrow - Mickey Mouse. He will be host at the great Mirror Happy Family Disney Day at the Marquess of Baths stately home in

It may seem like an odd job for a peer of the realm, but the Marquess of Bath doesn t mind that a bit. Sixty-year-old Lord Bath has been adopted as mascot of a tenpin bowling team

Lady Astor handing out sherry at a conference of British Organisations for aid to Refugees. 23rd May 1962. P017224

Miss Jean Stewart, and Lady Astor. January 1935 P017228

Countess Bathurst with her baby daughter who is now three weeks old. The baby, a little girl, was born on October 17th at a London Nursing Home

Pictures taken at Lord Astors celebrated home Cliveden, Buckinghamshire. Lord Astors stately home, is surrounded by 300 acres of ground by the Thames at Taplow, Near Maidenhead

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"Society: A Tapestry of Traditions, Transformations, and Triumphs" From the burning crosses illuminating the night sky at Lewes' annual bonfire parade to the advertisement for steel sheep shears by Trades Unionists Sheep Shear Co-operative Society in Brunswick Works, society weaves together a diverse array of experiences. The Law Society Building in Chancery Lane stands as a testament to justice and legal expertise that underpin our social fabric. In 1954, even Paris dog shows transformed into fashion spectacles, showcasing how society's interests evolve over time. Just as Hermes Trismegistus symbolizes wisdom and knowledge from classical times, Buddhist celebrations of Losar remind us of spiritual introspection and renewal. The smoking club depicted in an 18th-century artwork reveals how societal norms have shifted dramatically since then. Meanwhile, Homo heidelbergensis reminds us of our shared ancestry and collective journey through time. At Cowdray Park Polo Tournament in Sussex or during an elegant soiree elsewhere, people gather to celebrate life's pleasures amidst grandeur. Scenes from "Last Of The Mohicans" transport us back to historical narratives that shape our understanding of identity and heritage. Even significant events like Sir Arthur Carkeek's wedding highlight the interplay between individuals who hold power within society while also being part of it themselves – their unions shaping communities like Redruth in Cornwall. A tapestry woven with threads representing countless stories – some ancient yet enduring; others evolving with each passing moment. It reflects both unity and diversity as we navigate this intricate web together.