Ashley Collection

Lady Louis Mountbatten in WWII uniform
Lady Louis Mountbatten (1901 - 1960), later Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicerine of India, previously Miss Edwina Ashley, pictured in her uniform as Deputy Superintendant of the St

Mountbatten wedding 1922 - Lady Edwina Ashley
Miss Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley, later Lady Louis Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicereine of India (1901 - 1960)

Lady Edwina Mountbatten
EDWINA ASHLEY MOUNTBATTEN Wife of Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma (1900 - 1979), whom she married in 1922. Last Vicereine of India, friend of Gandhi and Nehru. Date: 1901 - 1960

Mrs. Cunningham Reid (Mary Ashley)
Hon. Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley, daughter of multi-millionaire, Lt-Col Wilfred Ashley (1st Baron Mount Temple) and sister of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten

Mountbatten at Delhi
LOUIS MOUNTBATTEN With his fiancee, Edwina Ashley

Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper by Madame Yevonde
Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper, later Lady Alington posed with an unusual mask. Pictured in The Tatler just prior to her marriage to Lord Alington in November 1928. Date: 1928

WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing Vogue
Photolithograph poster inscribed NaFI presents ENSA Entertainments for HM Forces. Its modern, its new, its bright, its Swing Vogue

Lady Louis Mountbatten with Patricia
Lady Louis Mountbatten (1901 - 1960), later Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicerine of India, previously Miss Edwina Ashley, pictured with her elder daughter Patricia (now Knatchbull)

Mrs and Mrs Charles Sweeny at The Embassy Club
Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny (Mrs Charles Sweeny was formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the infamous Duchess of Argyll)

Lady Louis Mountbatten (1901 -1960), Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicerine of India, formerly Edwina Ashley. Wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten

Mrs Cunningham-Reid (Mary Ashley) and son
Mrs Cunningham-Reid, the former Mary Ashley, sister of Edwina Mountbatten, pictured with her son Michael. Date: 1929

Lady Louis Mountbatten - Tatler front cover
The Hon. Mrs Wilfred Ashley (left), Colonel Geoffrey Carr-Glyn and Mrs Ashleys daughter, Lady Louis Mountbatten (1901 - 1960), later Countess Mountbatten of Burma

Shaftesbury / 1st Earl / Min
ANTHONY ASHLEY COOPER 1st EARL of SHAFTESBURY English politician

Chrysler Advert 1929 - 2
GIVE MA A CAR WITH THE SPEED OF THE WIND - GIVE ME A CHRYSLER ! - one of Ashley Havindens striking press advertisements for Chrysler in Britain

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl (1801-1885) Shaftesbury, English factory reformer and philanthropist
527552 Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl (1801-1885) Shaftesbury, English factory reformer and philanthropist. From Men of Mark, London c1877. Woodburytype.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Client: Vanity Fair - cotton maternity dress - April Ashley
Client: Vanity Fair - model April Ashley (1935-2021) in a striped cotton maternity dress, reading a letter- February 17, 1961. Location - 43 Campden Hill Road. Date: 1961

Client: Vanity Fair - cotton maternity dress - April Ashley
Client: Vanity Fair - model April Ashley (1935-2021) in a check cotton maternity dress, holding a tea tray- February 17, 1961. Location - 43 Campden Hill Road. Date: 1961

Lord and Lady Louis Mountbatten with their daughters
Lord Louis Mountbatten with his wife, Lady Edwina Ashley and his daughters Patricia and Pamela pictured in The Tatler. 1939

Wiltshire SN13 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SN13 8

Shropshire TF9 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire TF9 4

Hill Climbers, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Hill Climbers (Abraham Brothers - George and Ashley), climbing near Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England. They made a photographic record of the exploits of many of the climbing pioneers

Dan Fox & Ashley Jackson Great Britain V Australia London 2012 Olympic Games, Mens Hockey Stratford, London, England 11 August 2012 Date: 11 August 2012

Ashley Jackson Great Britain London 2012 Olympic Games, Mens Hockey Stratford, London, England 11 August 2012 Date: 11 August 2012

Ashley Jackson & Sander Van Der Weide England V Holland Mens Hockey Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 13 August 2008 Date: 13 August 2008

Shalk Burger, Smith & Ashley Cooper
Shalk Burger, Smith and Ashley Cooper Barbarians V Australia Barbarians V Australia Wembley Stadium, London, England 03 December 2008 Date: 03 December 2008

Chris Latham & Adam Ashley Cooper
Chris Latham and Adam Ashley Cooper Australia V England, Rugby World CupFrance 07 Australia V England Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France 06 October 2007 Date: 06 October 2007

Adam Ashley Cooper & Luveniyali Australia V Fiji, Rugby World CupFrance 07 Ausralia V Fiji Stade De La Mosson, Montpellier, France 23 September 2007 Date: 23 September 2007

Ashley Giles & Team Mates England V Australia 3rd Test, The Ashes Old Trafford, Manchester 12 August 2005 Date: 12 August 2005

Ashley Giles Makes Half Century England & Warwickshire CCC 5th Day, The Ashes The Brit Oval, London 12 September 2005 Date: 12 September 2005

Kevin Pietersen With Ashley Giles England V Australia, The Ashes 5th Day, The Ashes The Brit Oval, London 12 September 2005 Date: 12 September 2005

Ashley Giles & Kevin Pietersen England V Australia England V Australia The Brit, Oval, London 11 September 2005 Date: 11 September 2005

Andrew Flintoff, Ashley Giles & Kevin Pietersen England V Australia England V Australia The Brit, Oval, London 11 September 2005 Date: 11 September 2005

Andrew Flintoff & Ashley Giles England V Australia England V Australia The Brit, Oval, London 11 September 2005 Date: 11 September 2005

Ashley Metcalfe Yorkshire CCC 15 April 1993 Date: 15 April 1993

Ashley Giles Warwickshire CCC 14 April 1995 Date: 14 April 1995

Ashley Brook Ridden By P.J.Brennan Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 15 March 2005 Date: 15 March 2005

Winner Contraband & Ashley Brook Arkle Challenge Trophy Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 15 March 2005 Date: 15 March 2005

T. Ashley Jockey 19 April 1996 Date: 19 April 1996

Ashley Harkleroad Usa Wimbledon Championship 2003 Wimbledon, London, England 24 July 2003 Date: 24 July 2003

Photograph of Butchers Arms, Ashley, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Radiant Redheads by Pat Charles
A selection of well-known society women with red head including Mrs Cunningham-Reid, the former Mary Ashley, Lady Seafield, Hazel, Lady Lavery, Miss Valerie Domville and Miss Anny Ahlers

Mullers Orphan Houses - Swimming Bath
Interior of the swimming bath opened in 1910 at Mullers New Orphan Houses, Ashley Down, Bristol. Date: circa 1910

Mullers Orphan Houses - Dormitory
Infant girls dormitory at Mullers New Orphan Houses, Ashley Down, Bristol. Date: Date unknown

Mary Cunningham-Reid & Barbara Cartland at Peter North exhib
The Hon. Mrs Cunningham-Reid (formerly Mary Ashley, sister of Edwina Mountbatten) and Mrs McCorquodale aka novelist Barbara Cartland

Lady Mary Ashley Cooper in Jacobean costume Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper (1902-1936)
Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper (1902-1936), later Lady Alington, eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury. Pictured in the costume she wore at the Hatfield Pageant

Lady Louis Mountbatten by Leo Klin
Edwina Ashley Mountbatten, wife of Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma (1900 - 1979), whom she married in 1922. Last Vicereine of India, friend of Gandhi and Nehru. Portrait by Leo Klin. Date: 1925

The Sketch cover - Mary Ashley
Hon. Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley, daughter of multi-millionaire, Lt-Col Wilfred Ashley (1st Baron Mount Temple) and sister of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten

Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper by Madame Yevonde
Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper (1902-1936), later Lady Alington, eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury. Pictured in part colour by Madame Yevonde in August 1923

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"An Iconic Figure: Lady Louis Mountbatten, A Woman of Many Facets" Lady Louis Mountbatten, also known as Lady Edwina Ashley, was a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on history. From her involvement in World War II to her glamorous social life, she embodied strength and elegance. In the midst of WWII, Lady Louis Mountbatten donned a uniform with pride as she served her country as part of ENSA Entertainments. Her dedication to boosting morale through Swing Vogue performances showcased not only her talent but also her unwavering commitment to supporting the troops. But it wasn't just wartime where Lady Louis shone bright. As Mrs. Cunningham Reid (formerly Mary Ashley), she brought grace and sophistication wherever she went. Whether attending events like the Scruffts Hylands Park or The Embassy Club alongside Mr. Charles Sweeny, their presence exuded charm and style. Lady Edwina's wedding in 1922 to Lord Louis Mountbatten was nothing short of grandeur - a union that captivated hearts worldwide. The couple's love story became legendary, symbolizing unity amidst turbulent times. Her role as a mother was equally significant; seen in heartwarming photographs with daughter Patricia by her side, Lady Louis radiated maternal affection and tenderness. Beyond these personal moments captured on film lies another aspect of Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper – an influential figure within high society circles. Photographed by Madame Yevonde herself, she epitomized timeless beauty and sophistication that transcended generations. Even after marrying into nobility and becoming known as Lady Louise Mountbatten or simply "Edwina, " this extraordinary woman never lost touch with reality or compassion for others. Her visits to Delhi alongside Lord Mountbatten demonstrated their shared commitment towards fostering positive change in India during challenging times. Today we remember Lady Louise Mountbatten for being so much more than a name.