Marquis Collection

Montgolfier 1st Flight
The first manned ascent - Pilatre de Rozier and the marquis d Arlandes make history in a hot-air Montgolfiere

The Royal Family of Great Britain 1897 (the year of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee). 1897

Prince Philip at Lynden Manor with his cousins
H.R.H. Prince Philip of Greece (now Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) pictured with his cousins Lady Tatiana Mountbatten and David, Earl of Medina at the home of his uncle and aunt

5th Marquess of Anglesey as Pekoe
Henry Paget, the 5th Marquess of Anglesey, in the role of Pekoe, from the production of Aladdin that he presented at his own Gaiety Theatre, Anglesey Castle. Date: March 1902

Montgolfier balloon in flight over Paris
First manned balloon ascent, made in the presence of the Dauphin, from the Jardin de la Muette, Paris, under the direction of Montgolfier

James Graham (1612-1650)
James Graham 1st Marquis of Montrose (1612-1650) royalist military

The Prime Minister: Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) British Conservative statesman. Prime Minister 1885, 1886, 1895-1902, in 1900

5th Marquess of Anglesey
A montage of pictures published in The Sketch celebrating the life of Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey. Known for his love of jewels and theatre

Marquis of Westmister Pub - Warwick Street
Marquis of Westminster Public House - on the corner of Warwick Street, Pimlico, London (now Warwick Way)

Junction of Warwick Way and Guildhouse Street, London
The junction of Warwick Way and Guildhouse Street (formerly Berwick Street), Pimlico, London. Date: circa 1920s

Pier Head Station, Liverpool Docks, 1893
Engraving showing the Pier Head Station of the Liverpool Docks Overhead Electric Railway, 1893. This passenger railway, which ran for seven miles through Liverpools docks

De Sade (Ray / 2)
Donatien-Alphonse-Francois, marquis de SADE French philosopher and author

Montgolfier Ist Manned
Intrepid pioneers PILATRE DE ROZIER and the marquis D ARLANDES make the first successful manned flight in a Montgolfier balloon (hot air) at Paris

Sade (Bilberstein)
D A F, MARQUIS DE SADE Though supposed to be of de Sade, this portrait is not fully authenticated

Marquis and Marchioness of Milford Haven
Nadejda Mikhailovna Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven (1896 1963) second daughter of Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of Russia and his morganatic wife Countess Sophie von Merenberg

The Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Naval Admirals
The Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) - Japanese Naval Admirals Date: circa 1905

Royal Wedding 1871 - wedding cake
A magnificent royal wedding cake for the wedding of Princess Louise to the Marquis of Lorne in 1871, made by Queen Victorias chief confectioner at Windsor Castle

Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, 1920. Artist: Philip A de Laszlo
Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, 1920. Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (1845-1927)

Advertisement for car depicting La Belle Otero at wheel and Michel Zelete, valet of marquis of Dijon beside her
France, 20th century. De Dion Bouton Petit voiture 6 chevaux. Advertisment for a car depicting La Belle Otero at the wheel and Michel Zelete, valet of the marquis of Dijon beside her

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and Friends After a Days Hunt in Virginia
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and Friends After a Days Hunt in Virginia. Lithograph by Charles Tholey, 1868

Miss Mary Churchill announces her engagement, 1946
Miss Mary Churchill(b. 1922), Mr. Winston Churchills youngest daughter, announced her engagement on the day this photograph was taken of her, attending the wedding of Lord Burhams daughter, the Hon

New York State - Fort Ticonderoga. The fort (formerly Fort Carillon) is a large 18th-century fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in upstate New York

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington as a Freemason in masonic attire, holding a scroll and trowel with portraits of the Marquis de Lafayette

Interior of new Pullman Mors car
Photograph showing the plush interior of the Marquis of Angleseys new Pullman Mors car, which included polished mohogany, revolving leather arm chairs and heating

3rd Marq / Salisbury / Russe
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne- Cecil, third marquis of SALISBURY statesman, prime minister, not very keen on democracy

James Graham Montrose
JAMES GRAHAM, marquis of MONTROSE - royalist soldier and statesman, did his best to subdue Scotland for Charles but defeated and hanged. with his autograph

Military uniforms
From L to R : - Sir Thomas Graham (Lord Lynedoch) - Lord Hill - Sir Thomas Picton - Marquis of Anglesey

Paul Kruger, State President of Transvaal as an Ogre
O!. Stephanus Johannes Paulus ( Paul ) Kruger, State President of the South African Republic (Transvaal) (1825-1905) - as an Ogre causing nightmares for various British Politicians of the day

Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, the seat of the Marquis of Hertford. The elaborate stairs leading to a first floor balcony are an unusual architectural feature - not beautiful

Carlos I at Chatsworth
CARLOS I, KING OF PORTUGAL An impromptu snowball fight between King Carlos I of Portugal and the Marquis de Soveral on a visit to Chatsworth in 1904

Marquis De Montcalm
LOUIS-JOSEPH, marquis de MONTCALM-GOZON French commander in Canada

Marquis De Louvois
FRANCOIS MICHEL LE TELLIER, MARQUIS DE LOUVOIS French statesman and co-founder of the French police force

Frederick Dufferin Vf 70
FREDERICK TEMPLE HAMILTON-TEMPLE BLACKWOOD 1st MARQUIS OF DUFFERIN & AVA British diplomat and administrator Date: 1826 - 1902

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Old enough
Old enough to know better (The Marquis of Capricorne) This old goat, holding a poesy of flowers and possibly on his way to court a lady friend casts the shadow of a ram

Marquis of Anglesey
HENRY WILLIAM PAGET, first marquis of ANGLESEY soldier, lost a leg at Waterloo, later lord- lieutenant of Ireland

Marquis of Granby - 1
John Manners, marquis of GRANBY military commander

Battenberg / Louis Alex
PRINCE LOUIS ALEXANDER OF BATTENBERG: Austrian noble, naturalised British 1868, naval officer: changed name to Mountbatten 1917, 1st marquis of Milford Haven

Wedding Cake / 1847
The Bride Cake for the wedding of the Marquis of Kildare

French Revolution, Marquis de Condorcet (17 September 1743 - 28 March 1794), known as Nicolas de Condorcet
5314173 French Revolution, Marquis de Condorcet (17 September 1743 - 28 March 1794), known as Nicolas de Condorcet, was a French philosopher, mathematician

Jean-Baptiste Firmin as the Marquis in Eve by Leon Gozlan, Theatre Francais, 1843
FLO4632912 Jean-Baptiste Firmin as the Marquis in Eve by Leon Gozlan, Theatre Francais, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

The various Coronets, 1850
3478414 The various Coronets, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the various coronets. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hernan Cortes de Monroy y Pizarro Altamirano, Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca
3473267 Hernan Cortes de Monroy y Pizarro Altamirano, Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Don Diego Roque Lopez Pacheco Cabrera y Bobadilla
3253060 Don Diego Roque Lopez Pacheco Cabrera y Bobadilla; (add.info.: Don Diego Roque Lopez Pacheco Cabrera y Bobadilla, 7th Duke of Escalona, 7th Marquis of Villena and 7th Count of Xiquena)

Don Jose de Elduayen y Gorriti, 1st Marquis of the Pazo de la Merced
3253047 Don Jose de Elduayen y Gorriti, 1st Marquis of the Pazo de la Merced; (add.info.: Don Jose de Elduayen y Gorriti, 1st Marquis of the Pazo de la Merced, 1823-1898)

Death of Nicolas de Condorcet
673302 Death of Nicolas de Condorcet; (add.info.: Death of Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, marquis de Condorcet 17 September 1743 - 28 March 1794, known as Nicolas de Condorcet)

Louis de Verger, Marquis de Larochejacquelin, 19th century (engraving)
863492 Louis de Verger, Marquis de Larochejacquelin, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Louis de Verger, Marquis de Larochejacquelin (1777-1815), French Royalist soldier

English actress Delphine Marquet as the Marquis in La Veuve de Fifteen Ans by Theaulon and Adolphe
FLO4631951 English actress Delphine Marquet as the Marquis in La Veuve de Fifteen Ans by Theaulon and Adolphe, Theatre des Varieties, 1847

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil (1830-1903)
864778 Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil (1830-1903); (add.info.: Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) English Conservative statesman

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In the year 1897, amidst the grandeur of The Royal Family of Great Britain, a captivating event took place. Prince Philip found himself at Lynden Manor, surrounded by his beloved cousins. Their laughter echoed through the halls as they reveled in their shared heritage and cherished memories. Meanwhile, high above Paris' enchanting skyline, a Montgolfier balloon gracefully soared through the air. Its vibrant colors painted a mesmerizing picture against the backdrop of an azure sky. This remarkable sight marked yet another milestone in mankind's quest for exploration and adventure. Closer to home, Pekoe - also known as the esteemed 5th Marquess of Anglesey - captivated society with his regal presence. Adorned in opulent attire befitting his noble status, he commanded attention wherever he went. His elegance was unmatched; he truly embodied nobility personified. As history unfolded before our eyes, we witnessed the monumental moment when man first conquered flight aboard a Montgolfier balloon. This groundbreaking achievement forever changed our perception of what was possible and opened up new horizons for future generations to explore. Amidst bustling streets and lively conversations in London stood The Marquis of Westminster Pub on Warwick Street – a haven where locals gathered to unwind after long days filled with work or leisurely strolls through nearby parks. It served as a testament to tradition and community spirit that has endured throughout centuries. Delving further into history's tapestry reveals James Graham (1612-1650), whose name resonates even today as one who left an indelible mark on society during tumultuous times. His legacy serves as inspiration for those seeking courage and resilience amidst adversity. The illustrious 5th Marquess of Anglesey continued to leave his mark on this era defined by progress and innovation. As he embarked on yet another daring journey aboard a Montgolfier balloon, spectators marveled at his audacity and unwavering spirit.