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Authors Club reception at Whitehall Court, 1962
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Authors Club reception at Whitehall Court, 1962
Column of photographs reporting on a party for the Authors Club at Whitehall Court in December 1962 at which Sir Charles and Lady Petrie received guests. Top photograph - Sir Charles Petrie, the clubs chairman with the Marchioness of Bristol. Middle - Mrs Jo Grimond and Signor Pietro Quaroni, the Italian Ambassador and bottom image, Lady Lenanton (novelist Carola Oman), the Countess of Kilmuir, and Mrs John Profumo (Valerie Hobson). Date: 1962
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1962 Ambassador Authors Countess Guests Jul16 Novelist Oman Parties Petrie Pietro Reception Signor Whitehall Carola Kilmuir
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In this evocative image from the Archives, we are transported back to a glamorous Authors Club reception held at Whitehall Court in December 1962. The top photograph captures the essence of the evening as Sir Charles Petrie, the esteemed chairman of the Authors Club, warmly welcomes the Marchioness of Bristol to the event. The middle image showcases a charming moment between Mrs Jo Grimond, wife of the then Liberal Party leader, and Signor Pietro Quaroni, the Italian Ambassador. Their engaging conversation reflects the international flair of the gathering. In the bottom photograph, Lady Lenanton, a renowned novelist under the pen name Carola Oman, is seen in delightful conversation with the Countess of Kilmuir and Mrs John Profumo, Valerie Hobson. The elegant atmosphere of the Whitehall Court is further emphasized by the ladies' stylish attire and the twinkling lights adorning the room. This column of photographs offers a captivating glimpse into the social scene of the early 1960s, where literature, diplomacy, and society intertwined in a beautiful dance of camaraderie and celebration. Sir Charles Petrie and the Authors Club played a pivotal role in bringing together these esteemed figures, making for an unforgettable evening at Whitehall Court.
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