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Gower Collection

Background imageGower Collection: Wales / Caswell Bay

Wales / Caswell Bay
The beautiful Caswell Bay, on the Gower Peninsula, Glamorganshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageGower Collection: Tatler cover: Duchess of Sutherland

Tatler cover: Duchess of Sutherland
Millicent Fanny Sutherland-Leveson Gower- [ne Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine], duchess of Sutherland (1867-1955), society hostess and social reformer

Background imageGower Collection: Extension of the British Museum, London

Extension of the British Museum, London
Extension of the British Museum in London: the new King Edward VII Galleries. A birds eye view showing the new section of the building. Date: 1914

Background imageGower Collection: Port Eynon, Glamorgan, Wales, a typical stone-built village in the Gower Penninsula

Port Eynon, Glamorgan, Wales, a typical stone-built village in the Gower Penninsula. Date: 1950s

Background imageGower Collection: Wales / Oxwich Bay

Wales / Oxwich Bay
Oxwich Bay, Gower Peninsula, Glamorganshire, Wales, with its lovely sands and picturesque shore. Date: 1960s

Background imageGower Collection: Oxwich Castle

Oxwich Castle
A view of the ruins of the fortified manor house know as Oxwich Castle in the Gower Peninsula, Glamorgamshire

Background imageGower Collection: Leveson-Gower

Leveson-Gower
Lord Ronald Charles Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1845 1916), Scottish aristocrat, Liberal politician, sculptor and writer Date: 1877

Background imageGower Collection: Lady Rosemary Leveson-Gower with her children

Lady Rosemary Leveson-Gower with her children
Lady Rosemary Leveson-Gower, the sister of H.R.H. The Duchess of York, with her two children, Granville and Mary. She was the second daughter of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore

Background imageGower Collection: Warwickshire House, Gower Street, London

Warwickshire House, Gower Street, London
circa 1910s

Background imageGower Collection: The Rookery, Westcott, Surrey

The Rookery, Westcott, Surrey, seat of banker Richard Fuller. Built and landscaped by Daniel Malthus, father of economist and scholar Thomas Robert Malthus

Background imageGower Collection: Gower - Earl Gower

Gower - Earl Gower

Background imageGower Collection: John Gower, Confessio Amantis (Fragments)

John Gower, Confessio Amantis (Fragments)
Four leaves (2 bifolia) from an illuminated manuscript copy of Gower's Confessio Amantis, parchment. The text is the B version and is part of Book V

Background imageGower Collection: The Gower Monument, Stratford-upon-Avon

The Gower Monument, Stratford-upon-Avon by W.W. Quatremain

Background imageGower Collection: Map - Gower

Map - Gower
Map by M. F. Peck - Gower

Background imageGower Collection: John Gower

John Gower (1340-1408) was an English poet, a contemporary of William Langland and the Pearl Poet, and a personal friend of Geoffrey Chaucer. Date: 1875

Background imageGower Collection: University College

University College in Gower Street, London, opened in 1826. Date: 1875

Background imageGower Collection: Herd of deer in front of Trentham Hall

Herd of deer in front of Trentham Hall, seat of Granville Leveson-Gower, Marquis of Stafford. House and gardens designed by architect Henry Holland

Background imageGower Collection: Gower Street Station, Metropolitan underground, London

Gower Street Station, Metropolitan underground, London
Platform scene at Gower Street Station, one of the first stations on the Metropolitan underground, London. It was later renamed Euston Square Station. Date: circa 1860s

Background imageGower Collection: Metropolitan Underground Railway 1862

Metropolitan Underground Railway 1862
Series of illustrations depicting the Metropolitan Underground Railway. 1862

Background imageGower Collection: A house party at Hillsborough, Northern Ireland

A house party at Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
a house party at Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. In the foreground are Lady Mary Leveson-Gower (the Queens niece), Princess Margaret, the Countess of Granville (the Queens elder sister), The Queen

Background imageGower Collection: Lady Rose Leveson-Gower with her children

Lady Rose Leveson-Gower with her children
Lady Rose Leveson-Gower, the sister of H.R.H. The Duchess of York, with her two children, Granville and Mary. She was the second daughter of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore

Background imageGower Collection: Beach fashions, 1938

Beach fashions, 1938
A variety of beach fashions for 1938 worn by smart society in the smartest holiday resorts. Top left is Miss Jeannette Fuqua at Biarritz in a two-piece

Background imageGower Collection: David Gower - England cricketer

David Gower - England cricketer Date: 1970s - 1980s

Background imageGower Collection: Vice-Admiral Ws Leveson Gower, Isle of Man

Vice-Admiral Ws Leveson Gower, Isle of Man
Vice-Admiral Ws Leveson Gower, 4th Earl Granville, Lieutenant-Governor of the Isle of Man, taking part in a procession on Tynwald Hill, an ancient ceremony promulgating new laws, on 5 July 1938. 1938

Background imageGower Collection: The Earl of Beaconsfield, statue by Lord Ronald Gower

The Earl of Beaconsfield, statue by Lord Ronald Gower
The Earl of Beaconsfield (Benjamin Disraeli), statue by Lord Ronald Gower. 19th century

Background imageGower Collection: A lovely view of Mewslade Bay, Rhossili, Gower Peninsula, Wales. Date: 1950s

A lovely view of Mewslade Bay, Rhossili, Gower Peninsula, Wales. Date: 1950s

Background imageGower Collection: Dress of the reign of King Richard II, 1377-1399

Dress of the reign of King Richard II, 1377-1399.. She carries the kings badge or cognizance, a white hart with a crown of gold on its neck

Background imageGower Collection: RADA figure, Comedy

RADA figure, Comedy
Comedy, a grotesque figure with an Ancient Greek mask, by sculptor Alan Durst, carved in Portland stone, over the doorway of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London. Date: 12 November 1931

Background imageGower Collection: JOHN GOWER

JOHN GOWER
John Gower, English poet and friend of Chaucer, aiming his arrow at a target Date: 14th century

Background imageGower Collection: River Loughor, Gower, Wales - 1

River Loughor, Gower, Wales - 1
Old men watch as a small pleasure boat is launched into the River Loughor at Penclawdd in the north of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, South Wales. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Background imageGower Collection: River Loughor, Gower, Wales - 2

River Loughor, Gower, Wales - 2
Old men watch as a small pleasure boat is launched into the River Loughor at Penclawdd in the north of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, South Wales. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Background imageGower Collection: Lady Rosemary Leveson-Gower

Lady Rosemary Leveson-Gower (1893-1930), only daughter of Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland and Cromartie Sutherland Leveson-Gower, 4th Duke of Sutherland

Background imageGower Collection: Lady Rose Bowes-Lyon

Lady Rose Bowes-Lyon
Rose Leveson-Gower, Countess Granville, GCVO (n饠 Lady Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon, 6 May 1890 17 November 1967), the third daughter of 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne by his wife

Background imageGower Collection: Glen Gower

Glen Gower by A.F.D. Bannister

Background imageGower Collection: Lord Ronald Gower - Scottish Writer and Sculptor

Lord Ronald Gower - Scottish Writer and Sculptor
Lord Ronald Charles Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1846-1916) - Scottish aristocrat, Liberal politician, sculptor and writer. Date: 1889

Background imageGower Collection: Lady Florence Chaplin

Lady Florence Chaplin
LADY FLORENCE CHAPLIN (nee Sutherland-Leveson-Gower) British aristocracy Daughter of 3rd Duke of Sutherland; married Henry Chaplin (politician) in 1876 Date: - 1881

Background imageGower Collection: Dorothy Spicer, aviator

Dorothy Spicer, aviator
Dorothy Norman Spicer, married name Pearce (1908- 1946), aviator and pioneering aeronautical engineeer. Together with her business partner Pauline Gower set up a successful aeronautical company

Background imageGower Collection: Granville Marq. Stafford

Granville Marq. Stafford
GRANVILLE LEVESON-GOWER, first marquess of STAFFORD statesman Date: 1721 - 1803

Background imageGower Collection: Mrs Roosevelt is escorted by Commandant Pauline Gower

Mrs Roosevelt is escorted by Commandant Pauline Gower as she meets Air Transport Auxiliary pilots. From left: Mrs Opal Anderson, Miss Jane Plant and Miss Virginia Farr

Background imageGower Collection: Pauline Gower (1910-1947) (left) and Dorothy Spicer

Pauline Gower (1910-1947) (left) and Dorothy Spicer alongside a de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-aEX. They were the first to run an all-female joy-riding business, Air Tours Ltd, founded in 1931

Background imageGower Collection: Mumbles Cliff Walk

Mumbles Cliff Walk
The lovely Cliff Walk on the Mumbles, Gower Peninsula, looking out over Swansea Bay, Glamorganshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageGower Collection: Wales / Mumbles Head

Wales / Mumbles Head
Mumbles Head, Swansea Bay, Glamorganshire, Wales, a beauty spot on the Gower Peninsula. Date: 1950s

Background imageGower Collection: Wales / Gower Peninsula

Wales / Gower Peninsula
A glimpse of the precipitous cliffs, with grazing sheep, at Rhossili, on the Gower Peninsula, Glamorganshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageGower Collection: The Scarborough Cricket Festival, 1908

The Scarborough Cricket Festival, 1908
Photographs of the Scarborough Cricket Festival which featured a match between Lord Londesboroughs England XI vs. the MCC Australian XI, September 1908

Background imageGower Collection: University College, Gower Street, London

University College, Gower Street, London. The impressive classical front Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGower Collection: En Garde M Sieu - Bertrands Fencing Club

En Garde M Sieu - Bertrands Fencing Club
Members of The Sabre Club whose HQ was at Bertrands caricatured by Fred May in The Tatler. Figures include President A Miller Hallett, Admiral, the Hon. W. S. Leveson-Gower, A

Background imageGower Collection: The case against the top hat

The case against the top hat
A page from The Tatler, dated 20th November 1901, featuring an article entitled " The Case Against the Top Hat", by the Scottish MP Lord Ronald Sutherland-Gower

Background imageGower Collection: Second Earl Granville

Second Earl Granville
GRANVILLE GEORGE LEVESON-GOWER 2nd EARL GRANVILLE English statesman Date: 1815 - 1891

Background imageGower Collection: First Earl Granville

First Earl Granville
GRANVILLE LEVESON GOWER, first earl GRANVILLE diplomat Date: 1773 - 1846

Background imageGower Collection: Granville / Earl / Roffe

Granville / Earl / Roffe
GRANVILLE GEORGE LEVESON-GOWER 2nd EARL GRANVILLE English politician Date: 1815 - 1891

Background imageGower Collection: Granville George Leveson-Gower

Granville George Leveson-Gower
GRANVILLE GEORGE LEVESON-GOWER 2nd EARL GRANVILLE English politician Date: 1815 - 1891

Background imageGower Collection: John Gower, English poet

John Gower, English poet
John Gower (1325 -1408), English poet and friend of Chaucer

Background imageGower Collection: John Gower / Archery / Strut

John Gower / Archery / Strut
JOHN GOWER English poet, friend of Chaucer, aiming his arrow at a target Date: 1325 - 1408

Background imageGower Collection: Sutherland - 4th duke - Col

Sutherland - 4th duke - Col
Cromartie Sutherland Leveson Gower 91852 - 1913) 4th duke of Sutherland Politician

Background imageGower Collection: Granville / Earl / Vfair 69

Granville / Earl / Vfair 69
GRANVILLE GEORGE LEVESON-GOWER 2nd EARL GRANVILLE English politician Date: 1815 - 1891

Background imageGower Collection: John Gower / Monument

John Gower / Monument
JOHN GOWER Monument in St Saviours Church to the English poet and friend of Chaucer Date: 1325 - 1408

Background imageGower Collection: Tatler cover - Lady Desboroughs Masque

Tatler cover - Lady Desboroughs Masque
Front cover of The Tatler, reporting on a fancy dress masque organised by Ettie, Lady Desborough at Taplow Court. Photograph features Rosemary Levenson-Gower, daughter of Millicent

Background imageGower Collection: Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland as Red Cross nurse

Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland as Red Cross nurse
Millicent Fanny Sutherland-Leveson Gower- [n饠 Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine], Duchess of Sutherland (18671955), society hostess and social reformer

Background imageGower Collection: Paddle Steamer Glen Gower

Paddle Steamer Glen Gower, . Owned by P & A Campbell Ltd Date: 1934

Background imageGower Collection: Multiview, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan

Multiview, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan
Multiview, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1920s

Background imageGower Collection: The Rocks & Sea, Mewslade bay, Glamorgan

The Rocks & Sea, Mewslade bay, Glamorgan
The Rocks & Sea, Mewslade bay, Gower Peninsula, near Rhossili, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1920s

Background imageGower Collection: Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland by Madame Yevonde

Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland by Madame Yevonde
Millicent Fanny Sutherland-Leveson Gower- [n饠 Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine], duchess of Sutherland (18671955), society hostess and social reformer

Background imageGower Collection: Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland as a nurse during WWI

Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland as a nurse during WWI
Millicent Fanny Sutherland-Leveson Gower- [n饠 Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine], Duchess of Sutherland (18671955), society hostess and social reformer

Background imageGower Collection: Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland as a nurse, Tatler cover, W

Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland as a nurse, Tatler cover, W
Millicent Fanny Sutherland-Leveson Gower- [n饠 Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine], duchess of Sutherland (18671955), society hostess and social reformer

Background imageGower Collection: Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland

Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland
Millicent Fanny Sutherland-Leveson Gower- [n饠 Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine], duchess of Sutherland (18671955), society hostess and social reformer. Date: c.1905

Background imageGower Collection: Eliza. Mss. Westminster

Eliza. Mss. Westminster
ELIZABETH MARY (nee Leveson- Gower) marchioness of WESTMINSTER wife of Richard, second marquess of W. Date: 1797 - 1891

Background imageGower Collection: Third Duke Sutherland

Third Duke Sutherland
GEORGE GRANVILLE LEVESON- GOWER, third duke of SUTHERLAND statesman Date: 1828 - 1892

Background imageGower Collection: Susan Lady Rivers

Susan Lady Rivers
SUSAN GEORGIANA (nee Leveson- Gower) lady RIVERS wife of George, fourth baron Date: 1810 - 1866

Background imageGower Collection: St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Methodist Church, Gower St

St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Methodist Church, Gower Street. Date: 1902

Background imageGower Collection: Air Transport Auxiliary pilots

Air Transport Auxiliary pilots, From left: Pauline Gower, Commander; ja; and Joan

Background imageGower Collection: Homo sapiens, Red Lady of Paviland (Paviland 1)

Homo sapiens, Red Lady of Paviland (Paviland 1)
A Femur stained red with ochre from the oldest known modern human burial in Britain which dates back 26, 500 years. The specimen has been named The Red Lady of Paviland

Background imageGower Collection: London - Staff Swimming Bath

London - Staff Swimming Bath
The Staff Swimming Bath at Messrs. Bourne & Hollingsworth Ltd. Department Store - Warwickshire House, Gower Street, London, England Date: circa 1930s

Background imageGower Collection: Welsh Potato Sacks

Welsh Potato Sacks
Owing to the mild, wet winters in Rhossili, in the Gower Penninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, this district is noted for its new potatoes. Here the men weigh and sack the potatoes. Date: 1950s

Background imageGower Collection: Gower Peninsula

Gower Peninsula
The coastline of the Gower Peninsula, looking towards Rhossilli Bay, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1950s

Background imageGower Collection: Wales / Mewslade Bay

Wales / Mewslade Bay
The fine sweep of Mewslade Bay, near Rhossili, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageGower Collection: St. Davids Palace

St. Davids Palace
Part of the ruins of the noble palace at St. David s, Pembrokeshire, Wales, built by Bishop Gower. Date: 14th century

Background imageGower Collection: Welsh Trackway

Welsh Trackway
The trackway over Cefn Bryn, from Oxwich to Reynoldston, Gower Peninsula, Glamorganshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageGower Collection: Welsh Hotel

Welsh Hotel
Worms Head Cottage Hotel, Rhossili, on the Gower Peninsula, Glamorganshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageGower Collection: Wales / Three Cliffs Bay

Wales / Three Cliffs Bay
Three Cliffs Bay, on the Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageGower Collection: Wales / Port Eynon

Wales / Port Eynon
Port Eynon, Glamorgan, Wales, a typical stone-built village in the Gower Penninsula. Date: 1950s

Background imageGower Collection: Gower Tomb, St Davids Cathedral, South Wales

Gower Tomb, St Davids Cathedral, South Wales
The ornate tomb of Bishop Henry Gower (1328-1347) in St Davids Cathedral, St David s, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Gower was one of the main builders of the Cathedral, and of the nearby Bishops Palace

Background imageGower Collection: Duchess and Duke of Sutherland

Duchess and Duke of Sutherland
The hosts of the Stafford House Lifeboat Fete: the Duchess of Sutherland born Lady Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine, and the 4th Duke of Sutherland, Cromartie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1851-1913)

Background imageGower Collection: Sutherland / 4th Duke / Vf

Sutherland / 4th Duke / Vf
Cromartie Sutherland Leveson Gower 4th Duke of Sutherland Politician

Background imageGower Collection: University Hospital / 1905

University Hospital / 1905
Unversity Hospital, Gower Street



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