Taplow Collection

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

Advert for Maple & Co furniture 1896
Selection of household furnishings. Date: 1896

Viscount and Viscountess Astor and their children
A photograph taken at Lord Astors seat, Clevedon, Taplow, Bucks. Lord Astor was M.P. for the Sutton Division of Plymouth until 191, after he succeeded Lady Astor represented the position

Edward VII House Party
EDWARD VII At a weekend party at Taplow Court owned by Lord Desborough. The Kings mistress, Alice Keppel is standing behind him, right

Royal Wedding 1891 - Cliveden
Cliveden, the seat of the Duke of Westminster near Taplow in Buckinghamshire, lent to Prince and Princess Aribert of Anhalt (the latter formerly Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein)

Fancy Dress Ball
Costumes at Lady Desborough's fancy dress ball at Taplow court. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree; As Austin Limasson in The Man Who Was at the Palace. Mr

Wartime House Party, Cliveden, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. Photographs of Cliveden House, and Viscount and Viscountess Astor with child evacuees, with cine camera and playing games. Date: 1939

Early Anglo-Saxon Gold Buckle and Pairs of Clasps with bronze vessel found in a grave mound - Taplow, Buckinghamshire - 6th to early 7th century - now in the British Museum. Date: 1920s

Sir Robert Borden unveils Canadian Memorial - Cliveden
In Cliveden Woods, Sir Robert Borden, Premier of Canada, unveils a memorial to Canadian officers and men who died at the Red Cross Hospital at Taplow

Relics found in the Vikings Tomb at Taplow (engraving)
1107329 Relics found in the Vikings Tomb at Taplow (engraving) by Bothams, Walter (fl.1882-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics found in the Vikings Tomb at Taplow)

Boundary Street: Hertsey and Taplow Buildings, 1901 (b / w photo)
1812541 Boundary Street: Hertsey and Taplow Buildings, 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bethnal Green)

The Discovery of a Vikings Tomb at Taplow (engraving)
1044644 The Discovery of a Vikings Tomb at Taplow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Discovery of a Vikings Tomb at Taplow)

A cottage on the Cliveden Estate, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. 13th June 1963

A boathouse on the Cliveden Estate, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. 13th June 1963

Cliveden Estate, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. 13th June 1963

South Buckinghamshire SL6 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Buckinghamshire SL6 0

Taplow Court, Buckinghamshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Taplow Court, Buckinghamshire, 1894. Mid 19th century mansion designed by William Burn in the Jacobean-revival/French Gothic style. From Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes

Cliveden House, Buckinghamshire, 1924-1926. Artist: HN King
Cliveden House, Buckinghamshire, 1924-1926. Cliveden is set amid 376 acres of magnificent formal gardens and parklands. Now a luxury hotel and National Trust property

Slip Coaches c. 1900 - 1910
A slip being made at either Taplow or Twyford from a non-corridor suburban train

High Street, Taplow, Maidenhead, England
High Street, Taplow, Maidenhead, near Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: 1910s

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

Lady Massereene & Patrick Shaw Stewart- costume masque
Lady Massereene, formerly Jean Barbara Ainsworth, pictured in costume with Patrick Shaw Stewart at a masque arranged by Lord and Lady Desborough at their home, Taplow Court, in January 1912

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

THE DISCOVERY OF A VIKINGs REMAINS AT TAPLOW, UK, 1883: 1. A Gold Brooch-Buckle (Weight 4 oz.). 2. Small Buckle for Fastening the Girdle. 3. Gilt Silver Bracelets. 4. Drinking Horn. 5. A Sword. 6

The gardens of Cliveden House, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wartime toddlers at Taplow Court, 1939
In a room hung with family portraits and valuable paintings, small children are given a morning meal in the early weeks of World War II at Taplow Court in Buckinghamshire. Date: 1939

King Henry VIII steam locomotive near Slough
The King Henry VIII steam locomotive of the Great Western Railway near Taplow and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. Part of the King Class of locomotives, it was built in 1928 and withdrawn in 1962

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Taplow is a place steeped in history and grandeur, where notable figures from Lord Desborough to the Viscount and Viscountess Astor have left their mark. The Lord Desborough, accompanied by his remaining son Ivo Grenfell, graced Taplow with their presence, adding an air of nobility to this charming English town. The opulence was further enhanced by the presence of the Viscount and Viscountess Astor, who brought along their children to enjoy the beauty and splendor that surrounded them. It was as if they were characters straight out of a fairy tale, living in a world filled with elegance and grace. Taplow has witnessed many significant events throughout its existence. From hosting Edward VII's extravagant house party to being the venue for a royal wedding in 1891 at Cliveden, this town has been witness to moments that will forever be etched in history. One such memorable occasion was the Fancy Dress Ball held at Taplow. People adorned themselves in elaborate costumes, transporting themselves into another era or fantasy world. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as laughter echoed through every corner. Even during times of turmoil like wartime, Taplow remained resilient. A courageous group gathered at Cliveden for a Wartime House Party - perhaps finding solace amidst chaos while cherishing each other's company. Beyond its magnificent estates lie streets brimming with stories waiting to be discovered. High Street stands as a testament to time itself - witnessing generations come and go while preserving its old-world charm. Digging deeper into Taplow's past reveals fascinating artifacts that tell tales of ancient civilizations. An early Anglo-Saxon gold buckle alongside pairs of clasps found within a grave showcases craftsmanship long forgotten but still admired today. It also holds relics from Viking times; engraved stones found within tombs serve as reminders of an era shrouded in mystery yet captivating our imagination even centuries later.