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A group at Murrays including Lady Idina Gordon
A group at Murrays River Club in Maidenhead, Jack Mays outpost of his Beak Street club in Londons Soho. From left, Jack Gordon, the Countess of Munster, Miss Olga Lynn (famous singing teacher), Dick Wyndham, Lady Idina Gordon and Count Munster. Lady Idina Gordon was the elder daughter of the late Lord De La Warr. After her first marriage to Euan Wallace, Idina married Captain Charles Gordon in 1919 and for some time after their marriage lived in British East Africa. She divorced Gordon and married Josslyn Hay, Earl of Errol in 1923. Five-times married Idina would gain notoriety as part of the Happy Valley Set when she moved to Kenya in 1924 with her third husband, Josslyn Hay, Earl of Errol. With her serial marriages and reputation for debauched decadence, she inspired the character of The Bolter in Nancy Mitfords novels, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, Evelyn Waughs Vile Bodies and the character Iris Storm in The Green Hat by Michael Arlen.
1923
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1. Title: "A Scandalous Gathering at Murrays River Club: The Charismatic Lady Idina Gordon and Her Colorful Marital History" This photograph, taken at Murrays River Club in Maidenhead, England, in 1923, showcases an intriguing group of individuals, including Lady Idina Gordon, the Countess of Munster, Miss Olga Lynn, Dick Wyndham, Jack Gordon, and Count Munster. The image offers a glimpse into the lives of these prominent figures, some of whom would soon become notorious for their scandalous exploits. Lady Idina Gordon, the elegant woman in the center, was the elder daughter of the late Lord De La Warr. Her first marriage to Euan Wallace was followed by a union with Captain Charles Gordon in 1919. After divorcing Gordon, she married Josslyn Hay, Earl of Errol, in 1923. Idina's five marriages and her reputation for debauched decadence would later inspire the character of The Bolter in Nancy Mitfords novels, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, as well as Evelyn Waughs Vile Bodies and the character Iris Storm in The Green Hat by Michael Arlen. The Countess of Munster, to Lady Idina's left, was a well-known figure in her own right. Miss Olga Lynn, an esteemed singing teacher, can be seen to the right of Lady Idina, while Dick Wyndham and Count Munster complete the group. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these individuals, whose stories are intertwined with the rich social history of the early 20th century. The image captures the essence of an era marked by scandal, decadence, and the pursuit of pleasure, making it an intriguing addition to any collection of historical photographs.
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