Mayoress Collection

Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey
Sir Charles Henry Alexander Paget, 6th Marquess of Anglesey GCVO (1885-1947) and his bride, Lady Victoria Manners, a daughter of the 8th Duke of Rutland

Meeting at the Guildhall on Behalf of the Jews in Russia, 18
Engraving showing a meeting held at the Guidhall, London, in 1890 to raise funds on behalf of Russian Jews. The prominent figures shown are (from left to right)

Distribution of prizes at the Crystal Palace to the London Rifle Brigade on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Distribution of prizes at the Crystal Palace to the London Rifle Brigade on Saturday last, 1864. Prize-giving '...in the central transept of the Crystal Palace [in Sydenham]

Titanic Hero Memorial notice, Belfast
RMS Titanic - notice relating to the Belfast Titanic Hero Memorial'. It reads The Lady Mayoress having desired the opportunity of putting before our employes a suggestion that they should be

Binding of a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744838 Binding of a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (leather) by English School

The Queens Eightieth Birthday Celebration at Brighton, the Mayor and Mayoress returning from the Service at the Dome
1598929 The Queens Eightieth Birthday Celebration at Brighton, the Mayor and Mayoress returning from the Service at the Dome (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744837 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Entertainments at Oxford (engraving)
1619114 The Entertainments at Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entertainments at Oxford)

The New Great Western Railway Service from Penzance, the Mayoress starting the First Train (b / w photo)
1628900 The New Great Western Railway Service from Penzance, the Mayoress starting the First Train (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Festivities at Boston, beginning the Construction of the New Dock (engraving)
1624063 Festivities at Boston, beginning the Construction of the New Dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festivities at Boston)

The Queens Visit to Derby (engraving)
1603161 The Queens Visit to Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Derby. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 May 1891)

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Leeds (engraving)
1053571 HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Leeds)

The Prince and Princess of Wales at Middlesbrough-on-Tees (engraving)
1626212 The Prince and Princess of Wales at Middlesbrough-on-Tees (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Visit to Coventry, Presentation of a Ribbon Bouquet by the Mayoress (engraving)
1589394 The Royal Visit to Coventry, Presentation of a Ribbon Bouquet by the Mayoress (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Coventry)

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744844 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Frontispiece from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744839 Frontispiece from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (pen & ink on paper) by English School

The Queen at Derby (engraving)
1062551 The Queen at Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Derby)

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744835 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Celebration of Southports Hundredth Birthday, the Earl of Lathom delivering his Address at the Opening Ceremony of
1056279 The Celebration of Southports Hundredth Birthday, the Earl of Lathom delivering his Address at the Opening Ceremony of the Centenary Exhibition of Art (engraving) by English School

The Mayors Juvenile Ball at the Townhall of Manchester (engraving)
1590222 The Mayors Juvenile Ball at the Townhall of Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayors Juvenile Ball at the Townhall of Manchester)

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744877 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744843 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The New Marine Palace and Pier at Brighton, the Mayoress fixing the First Column of the Pavilion (b / w photo)
1598891 The New Marine Palace and Pier at Brighton, the Mayoress fixing the First Column of the Pavilion (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Prime Ministers Visit to Liverpool (engraving)
1603794 The Prime Ministers Visit to Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prime Ministers Visit to Liverpool)

Group shot taken at the opening of Barrys first British restaurant by the Mayor (Alderman Stanley Awbery). Also in the photo: The Mayoress of Barry Alderman and Mrs D.J Boon, Mr E

Pearl Hyde, Alderman. 21st November 1958

Yvonne Partridge. the Coventry Hairdressing Queen, presenting a bouquet to Alderman Mrs Pearl Hyde during a dinner of the Coventry branch of the National Hairdressers Federation

Meeting the Mayor and Mayoress... Kirklees civic leaders Clr and Mrs. Colin Watson show the mace to children at St Aidans Church of England First School, Skelmanthorpe

Pupils from Ashbrow Infants and Nursery School, Sheepridge were delighted when Kirklees Mayor and Mayoress Clr and Mrs George Speight dropped in for a visit. 20th January 1988

Lord Mayors Show, Birmingham, Saturday 26th May 1973. Evening Mail, The Birmingham Post, Sunday Mercury, Newspaper, Float

Nurses prize giving, Llandough Hospital. Formal group of 16 nurses, matron, probable mayor and mayoress, two other gentlemen. Date: 1936

The prize-winners, Newcastle General Hospital. Reverse reads The Prize-winners June 1934 N_C General Hospital. Left ? Brown, Yetts [?sp], Robins, Rowe Right

Prince Albert opens the new Town Hall in Marylebone, London
Prince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) opens the new Town Hall in Marylebone, London. Alderman and Mrs Duncan Watson, The Mayor and Mayoress, received the prince

Womens deputation over the rights to vote 1905
Six thousands women procession in London, to the Prime Minster Balfour, over the womens rights to vote. Date: November 1905

Princess Alexandras Arrival in England, 1863... (1901). Creator: Unknown
Princess Alexandras Arrival in England, 1863: Her Royal Highness receiving a Bouquet from the Mayoress of Gravesend three days before her Marriage, (1901)

Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London in 1640, 1776. From Harrisons History of London, by Walter Harrison. [London, 1776]

West London mayors and mayoresses presented to the king, Kensington, 1935, (1936)
West London mayors and mayoresses presented to King George V and Queen Mary, Kensington, Silver Jubilee, 1935. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Martha the Mayoress Escorted to Moscow, 1880. Artist: Aleksey Kivshenko
Martha the Mayoress Escorted to Moscow, 1880. Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St Petersburg

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The Mayoress, a title often associated with the Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey, has been an influential figure in various historical events. From attending meetings on behalf of the Jews in Russia to commemorating the heroes of the Titanic, her role extends far beyond ceremonial duties. In 1874, during a royal visit by Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) to Mr. Joseph Gillott's steel pen manufacturing company in Birmingham's West Midlands, the Mayoress presented a ribbon bouquet as a gesture of appreciation. This event showcased her involvement in promoting local industries and supporting community initiatives. Not limited to official functions alone, she also played a part in preserving memories through binding souvenir albums like that from the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball held in Leeds. These albums captured moments filled with joy and excitement for future generations to cherish. Her presence was felt even during significant national celebrations such as The Queen's Eightieth Birthday Celebration at Brighton. A black-and-white photo shows the Mayor and Mayoress returning from a service at the Dome, symbolizing their commitment to honoring important milestones alongside their fellow citizens. The Mayoress was not confined within city limits either; she ventured out to other locations like Oxford where entertainments were enjoyed by all. Her support extended beyond cultural events as well - she inaugurated new railway services like The New Great Western Railway Service from Penzance or participated in festivities marking construction projects such as Boston's New Dock. Even royalty recognized her importance; when HRH Duke of Edinburgh visited Leeds, engravings depict his interactions with both dignitaries and ordinary people alike - including our esteemed Mayoress who undoubtedly left an indelible impression on him. Through these glimpses into history, it becomes evident that being Mayoress went beyond just accompanying mayors or fulfilling traditional roles. She embodied strength, grace, compassion while actively contributing towards societal progress - truly leaving an enduring legacy.