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Participants in a first-rate prancing party - Ardenrun House
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Participants in a first-rate prancing party - Ardenrun House
Participants in a first-rate prancing party at Ardenrun House, Surrey, held to celebrate he British victory in the Grand Prix d Endurance (June, 1929), where Captain Barnato (the owner of Ardenrun) and Mr Birkin drove the winning Bentley. From left: Mr Guy Puckle, Mr Dufee, Mr Ruben, Mr M Greville, Earl Howe, P.C. and Mr G. Joel. In the photograph to the right can be seen Mr Allom, Miss Betty Chester and Mr P.G. Fender, captain of the Surrey XI, " adding to the hilarity of the occasion". Date: 1929
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In this lively and spirited photograph, a group of distinguished guests gathered at Ardenrun House in Surrey to celebrate the British victory in the 1929 Grand Prix d'Endurance. The home of Captain Barnato, the winning driver, became the epicenter of post-race festivities, filled with japes and pranks among the upper classes. From left to right, the participants in this first-rate prancing party include Mr. Guy Puckle, Mr. Dufee, Mr. Ruben, Mr. M Greville, Earl Howe, P.C., and Mr. G. Joel. Their animated expressions and playful antics add to the liveliness of the occasion. In the photograph to the right, we find further evidence of the evening's apirit (spiritedness) with the presence of Mr. Allom, Miss Betty Chester, and Mr. P.G. Fender, the captain of the Surrey XI. The addition of Miss Chester, dressed in an elegant evening gown, brings an air of sophistication to the scene, while the gentlemen continue their merrymaking with silly games, hats, and drinking. This historical photograph, published in Tatler in July 1929, captures the essence of the social scene during this era, showcasing the apirited (spirited) and festive atmosphere that defined the upper classes during the interwar period. The prancing party at Ardenrun House stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of celebration and camaraderie that continues to captivate us today.
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