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Mrs Charles SweenyMargaret Whigham (1912-1993), British society figure, debutante of the year in 1930. Later Mrs Charles Sweeney, after marrying the American golfer, and then Duchess of Argyll
Princess Margaret, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961Princess Margaret(1930-2002), as drawn from life by Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961
Duchess of Argyll and familyPhotograph taken outside the Royal Academy during a Private View of the Duchess of Argyll (formerly, Margaret Whigham and later, Mrs Charles Sweeney)
The Chicago Tinned Meat ScandalDelicacies weighed and packed in Armours Packing-House in Chicago, showing some dubious by-products of a Chicago meat processing factory used for making cheap sausages
Scandalous Frocks 1908Brazen women cause a scandal at the French races in their decollete gowns which use transparent fabrics over the chest in order to conform to the fashion for high collars
Royal Baccarat Scandal 1891British gambling scandal, known as the Tranby Croft affair of the late 19th century, showing Sir William Gordon-Cumming and Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in court
The Hypocrites by Henry Arthur Jones. First produced in in England at the Hicks Theatre, 27th August 1907. The image shows Leonard Wilmore kisses Rachel Neve
Lord Snowdon by Stephen WardAnthony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret (born 1930) sketched by the society osteopath
Miss Katharine Worsley (Duchess of Kent) by Stephen WardMiss Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley, the present Duchess of Kent (born 1933), shortly before her marriage to the Duke of Kent at York Minster on 8 June 1961
Henry Moore, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961Henry Moore(1898-1986), English sculptor and artist, as drawn from life by Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961
Richard Brin. SheridanRICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN Playwright, whose The rivals and The school for scandal have proved enduring classics. Date: 1751 - 1816
DR O MEARA churchman, a witness during the inquiry into the scandal involving Mary Ann Clarke. Date: CIRCA 1809
A horse disgusted to find she is eating HUMAN" Bad Stable Manners" - Eating with Ones Mouth Open! Dobbin disgusted to find out that instead of oats she has in fact been eating HUMAN
Miss Jane Coombs, School for scandal Miss Jane Coombs, SchooMiss Jane Coombs, School for scandal. Date c1879
Mr Donald and Lady Idina HaldemanThe notorious Lady Idina Sackville with her fourth husband, Mr Donald Haldeman. Date: 1930
Comic Postcard - Hat theme - Scandal (under difficulties)Comic Postcard - satire on the penchant for women to wear large and enveloping hats durng this period. Scandal (under difficulties) (2/6). Date: circa 1900
Ada Rehan (1857 - 1916), Irish born American actress, one of the great comediennes of her day, represented the " personality" style of acting in the nineteenth century
Henry Gordon-LennoxLord HENRY CHARLES GEORGE GORDON-LENNOX : conservative statesman and minister under Disraeli, resigned though innocent because of the Lisbon Tramways scandal. Date: 1821 - 1886
William Gordon-CummingSir WILLIAM GORDON-CUMMING Distinguished soldier, his career destroyed when he was accused of cheating at cards in the Baccarat scandal, at Tranby Croft, 1890. Date: 1854 - 1921
Sir James W GordonSIR JAMES WILLOUGHBY GORDON Scottish military, a witness in the commission sale scandal hearings in the House of Lords. Date: 1773 - 1851
Lieutenant FlynnLIEUTENANT FLYNN Naval officer, a witness in the preferment sale scandal. Date: FLOURISHED 1810
William, Baron CroftsWILLIAM, baron CROFTS of Saxham : Royalist courtier, serving Charles I and Charles II on diplomatic missions, his career enlivened with scandal and intrigue. Date: 1611 - 1677
Mary Ann Clarke - 4MARY ANNE CLARKE nee Thompson : wife of Joseph Clark; mistress of Frederick, duke of York : at the time of the scandal regarding unlawful obtaining of favours. Date: 1776 - 1852
Sir H. Beerbolm Tree and Miss Neilson Terry in their roles as Sir Peter and Lady Teazle. Lady Teazle offers Sir Peter her hand. Date: 1777
Phyllis Neilson-Terry (1892 - 1977), English actress in the role of Lady Teazle in School for Scandal
M Antoinette / Bosselmannqueen of Louis XVI, wearing a necklace - possibly the one which caused such a scandal ? Date: 1755 - 1793
Lady Flora HastingsLADY FLORA HASTINGS Lady-in-waiting to the duchess of Kent (Victorias mother) innocent victim of political scandal when she was thought to be pregnant, when only sick Date: 1806 - 1839
The School for ScandalCYRIL MAUDE English actor-manager with his wife Winifred Emery in School for Scandal Date: 1862 - 1951
The Rotters by H F MaltbyPromotional postcard for The Rotters by H. F. Maltby. First produced at the Winter Gardens, New Brighton, 10th July and Garrick Theatre, 29th July 1916
Madame Steinheil at workMarguerite Jeanne " Meg" Japy Steinheil, Lady Abinger (1869 - 1954), French woman famous for her many love affairs with important men
Four sewing cats on a Christmas cardFour sewing and gossiping cats on a Christmas card -- The School for Scandal. Date: circa 1890s
Bone crushing equipmentBone-crushing equipment of the type used in workhouses in the early nineteenth century. The crushed bones were used as fertilizer
POSADA, Jos頇uadalupe (1852-1913). Printed songsPOSADA, Jos頇 uadalupe (1852-1913). Printed songs 1901. En alta mar (Waltz) and Dance of the forty-one. Zinc engraving printed in the press of A. Vanegas Arroyo
CRUIKSHANK, George (1792-1878). United Kingdom, 1809. Cartoon about the scandal of the Duke of York (Frederick of York and Albany 1763-1827) as the result of the activities of his latest mistress
Elspeth Phelps and Reggie de Veulle, 1917The fashion designer, Elspeth Phelps, one of Londons leading couturiers during the First World War period (she later merged with Paquin) with an inset picture of her designer, Reggie de Veulle
Cecil Parkinson, British Conservative politicianEdward Cecil Parkinson, Baron Parkinson (b 1931), British Conservative politician and former government minister. Seen here at a reception. Date: circa 1980s
Macmillan speaking inn the House, Profumo Scandal" We have not been parties to deception." Artists impression by Juliet Pannett, special artist for the ILN, showing Prime Minister Harold Macmillan
The Duchess of Gloucester by Stephen WardPrincess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, formerly Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott (1901-2004), wife of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
The Duke of Kent by Stephen WardEdward, Duke of Kent (1935 - ), son of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece; the present Queens cousin pictured in 1961 when he had represented his cousin the Queen at the Sierra
John Profumo and Valerie HobsonJohn Dennis Profumo (1915-2006), British conservative politician and Secretary of State for War in Harold Macmillans government until his involvement with call girl Christine Keeler
Gaby Deslys & her role in the Portuguese revolutionPortrait of French actress and singer, Gaby Deslys (1881-1920), pictured in The Bystander wearing a particularly frivolous stage outfit
Munitions scandal, cartoon, WW1Cartoon from London Opinion reproduced in The Tatler in their Pictorial Politics, column, showing a British officer, representing the Army, talking to a shopkeeper, representing John Bull
Mr. Diefenbaker, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961Mr. John George Diefenbaker(1895-1979), 13th Prime Minister of Canada, as drawn from life by Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961
Mr. Keith Holyoake, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961Mr. Keith Jacka Holyoake(1904-1983), Prime Minister of New Zealand, as drawn from life by Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961
The Duchess of Gloucester, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, (1901-2004), as drawn from life by Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961
Mr. Selywn Lloyd, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961Mr. John Selwyn Brooke Lloyd(1904-1978), Chancellor of the Exchequer, as drawn by Stephen Ward in 1961. Ward sketched several high profile figures for the Illustrated London News in 1961
The Duke of Gloucester, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961Prince Henry, the Duke of Gloucester, (1900-1974), as drawn from life by Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961
Lord De L Isle, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 19611st Viscount De L Isle(1909-1991), aristocrat, business man, soldier and politician. As drawn from life by Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961