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Devonshires Collection

Background imageDevonshires Collection: Angels trumpets, Euclinia longiflora

Angels trumpets, Euclinia longiflora (Duke of Devonshires gardenia, Gardenia devoniana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

Background imageDevonshires Collection: Duke of Devonshires galeandra orchid, Galeandra devoniana

Duke of Devonshires galeandra orchid, Galeandra devoniana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Background imageDevonshires Collection: Deborah Mitford

Deborah Mitford (1920-2014), later Duchess of Devonshire, pictured in 1939, a year after her coming-out, with her dog, Studley

Background imageDevonshires Collection: Edward VII visiting Chatsworth House, Derbyshire

Edward VII visiting Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
King Edward VII visiting the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. He takes the Duchess into the private theatre after dinner while everyone bows politely. Date: 1907

Background imageDevonshires Collection: British Artillery Howitzer shell case - Badge of Devonshires

British Artillery Howitzer shell case - Badge of Devonshires
A 1906 British Artillery Howitzer shell case engraved with the Regimental Badge of the Devonshires, together with laurel wreaths and general decoration. Trench Art

Background imageDevonshires Collection: Captain R. H. Parlby & small son in uniform, WW1

Captain R. H. Parlby & small son in uniform, WW1
Captain R. H. Parlby of the Devonshires, posing for a portrait photograph with his tiny son who mimics his father in a miniature uniform. Date: 1915

Background imageDevonshires Collection: Andrew Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire by Glan Williams

Andrew Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire by Glan Williams
Andrew Robert Buxton Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920-2004), landowner and responsible, together with his wife, Deborah Mitford for restoring Chatsworth House to its former glories. Date: 1955

Background imageDevonshires Collection: The Emperors Sylvan court, Chiswick House

The Emperors Sylvan court, Chiswick House
The Grand Cedar Avenue during the Duke of Devonshires grand fete at Chiswick House, where noble guests, included the Emperor of Russia and Prince Albert, promenaded and held court beneath the trees

Background imageDevonshires Collection: The Temple Lawn, Chiswick House

The Temple Lawn, Chiswick House
The Great Lawn and Ornamental Water, with temple and bridge, and exhibition of giraffes during the Duke of Devonshires grand fete at Chiswick House


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