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In the witness box William Gordon-Cumming a decorated lieutenant colonel in the Scots

In the witness box William Gordon-Cumming a decorated lieutenant colonel in the Scots


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In the witness box William Gordon-Cumming a decorated lieutenant colonel in the Scots

In the witness box William Gordon-Cumming a decorated lieutenant colonel in the Scots Guards, was accused of cheating at baccarat, during a house party in September 1890, with the attendance of Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). Date: 1891

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1891 Affair Baccarat Case Cheating Croft Cumming Gambling Gordon Scandal Tranby Trial Witness


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In the Witness Box: The Scandalous Affair of Lieutenant Colonel William Gordon-Cumming at Tranby Croft, 1890 This evocative image captures the tense atmosphere of a courtroom during the trial of Lieutenant Colonel William Gordon-Cumming, a decorated officer in the Scots Guards, who stood accused of cheating at baccarat during a house party at Tranby Croft in September 1890. The scene unfolds before us as Gordon-Cumming, dressed in military uniform, takes his place in the witness box, his gaze fixed on the jury. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, sits in the front row, his expression inscrutable as he listens intently to the proceedings. The baccarat scandal at Tranby Croft was one of the most sensational events of the late Victorian era, making headlines across Britain and beyond. The house party, which had been attended by many prominent figures of the time, had been in full swing when allegations of cheating surfaced. The ensuing investigation and trial captured the public's imagination, with the press reporting on every detail with relish. Gordon-Cumming, a man of considerable wealth and social standing, was a popular figure in London society. However, his reputation was irrevocably damaged by the scandal, and he was eventually found guilty of the charges against him. The case served as a reminder of the dangers of gambling and the potential consequences of high society's excesses. This image, with its dramatic lighting and intriguing subject matter, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of British history, one marked by scandal, royalty, and the intricacies of high society.

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