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Monckton Collection

Monckton, a name that resonates with history and elegance

Background imageMonckton Collection: Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conferenc

Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conferenc
Photograph showing (Maurice) Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) delivering his speech to the Conservative Party conference at Scarborough, Yorkshire, 15th October 1960

Background imageMonckton Collection: Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton, 1809 - 1885

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton, 1809 - 1885
3083181 Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton, 1809 - 1885.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English poet, patron of literature and politician)

Background imageMonckton Collection: Music cover, The Dancing Mistress Valse

Music cover, The Dancing Mistress Valse, on melodies by Lionel Monckton, arranged by H M Higgs Date: 1912

Background imageMonckton Collection: The Boy, a musical comedy by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank

The Boy, a musical comedy by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank, adapted from The Magistrate by A W Pinero, with music by Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot

Background imageMonckton Collection: Edmund Payne as Max Moddelkopf and Happy Fanny Fields as Mitzi in The Girls of Gottenberg

Edmund Payne as Max Moddelkopf and Happy Fanny Fields as Mitzi in The Girls of Gottenberg by George Grossmith and L E Berman; with music Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton

Background imageMonckton Collection: Major E Harris St. John at the St. Leger

Major E Harris St. John at the St. Leger
Major E. Harris St. John with Mrs G. M. Graham at the Doncaster races to see the St. Leger. Behind is the Hon. Celia Monckton. Date: 1948

Background imageMonckton Collection: The Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise in Canada, Sketches on the Journey from Halifax to

The Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise in Canada, Sketches on the Journey from Halifax to Montreal (engraving)
1621735 The Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise in Canada, Sketches on the Journey from Halifax to Montreal (engraving) by Robinson

Background imageMonckton Collection: FALL / NORWICH TERRIER / 53

FALL / NORWICH TERRIER / 53
CHAMPION JERICHO HILL VIXEN Owner: Monckton Date: 1953

Background imageMonckton Collection: Design for music cover: A Runaway Girl Waltz, 1898. Creator: W. George

Design for music cover: A Runaway Girl Waltz, 1898. Creator: W. George
Design for music cover: A Runaway Girl Waltz, 1898

Background imageMonckton Collection: Viscount Galway M. P. 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son

Viscount Galway M. P. 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son
Viscount Galway M.P. 1879. George Edmund Milnes Monckton-Arundell, 7th Viscount Galway (1844-1931), politician, MP for Nottinghamshire North

Background imageMonckton Collection: British actress Lady Monckton in Jim the Penman, 1886. Artist: Barraud

British actress Lady Monckton in Jim the Penman, 1886. Artist: Barraud
British actress Lady Monckton in Jim the Penman, 1886. Born Maria Louisa Long, Lady Monckton was the wife of Sir John Braddick Monckton, who was Town Clerk of London

Background imageMonckton Collection: Serlby, 1899. Artist: Spy

Serlby, 1899. Artist: Spy
Serlby, 1899. George Edward Milnes Monckton-Arundell, 7th Viscount Galway and 1st Baron Monckton, in hunting clothes. George Monckton-Arundell (1844-1931)

Background imageMonckton Collection: George Edmund Milnes Monckton-Arundell, 7Th Viscount Galway, 1844 - 1931

George Edmund Milnes Monckton-Arundell, 7Th Viscount Galway, 1844 - 1931. British Conservative Politician And Courtier. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C.1900

Background imageMonckton Collection: 7th Viscount Galway, Vanity Fair, Spy

7th Viscount Galway, Vanity Fair, Spy
GEORGE EDMUND MILNES MONCKTON-ARUNDELL 7th Viscount Galway (1844-1931) British Conservative politician and courtier. Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire North from 1872 until 1885 when

Background imageMonckton Collection: The Dancing Mistress by James Tanner, music Lionel Monckton

The Dancing Mistress by James Tanner, music Lionel Monckton
The Dancing Mistress by James T. Tanner, with music by Lionel Monckton. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre on 19th October 1912. The scene shown here is the Swiss Oberwald. George Dances Co

Background imageMonckton Collection: A Country Girl by James M. Tanner. Music by Lionel Monckton

A Country Girl by James M. Tanner. Music by Lionel Monckton
A Country Girl by James M. Tanner. Barry, the heros faithful servant, and his sweetheart Sophie. Around the circle are a little of the words and music of their popular duet, Two Little Chicks

Background imageMonckton Collection: The Cingalee (or Sunny Ceylon) by James Tanner

The Cingalee (or Sunny Ceylon) by James Tanner
The Cingalee by James T. Tanner (17 October 1858 18 June 1915), with music by Lionel Monckton (18 December 1861 15 February 1924)

Background imageMonckton Collection: The Boy by Fred Thompson

The Boy by Fred Thompson
The Boy, a musical comedy by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank, adapted from The Magistrate by A. W. Pinero which was first produced on 21st March 1885

Background imageMonckton Collection: Charles Peake, Sir Walter Monckton and Lord Hood

Charles Peake, Sir Walter Monckton and Lord Hood
Charles Peake (left-centre), head of the Foreign Office News Department, and Sir Walter Monckton (right-centre) with Lord Hood (far right). 1940

Background imageMonckton Collection: Walter Monckton at the Civil Service

Walter Monckton at the Civil Service
Walter Monckton, future Viscount Monckton, was brought in to the propaganda department of the Civil Service during the War

Background imageMonckton Collection: The Arcadians by Mark Ambient and Alexander M Thompson

The Arcadians by Mark Ambient and Alexander M Thompson
The Arcadians, a musical comedy by Mark Ambient and Alexander M Thompson, with lyrics by Arthur Wimperis and music by Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot

Background imageMonckton Collection: Music cover, Nymphs of the Sea

Music cover, Nymphs of the Sea, waltz by J Rowland, dedicated to Viscountess Galway. Played at Serlby Hall in celebration of the 35th wedding anniversary of George Edmund Milnes Monckton-Arundell

Background imageMonckton Collection: Mary Countess of Cork

Mary Countess of Cork
MARY MONCKTON, countess of CORK & ORRERY blue-stocking and kleptomaniac, wife of the seventh earl Date: 1746 - 1840

Background imageMonckton Collection: Richard Monckton Milnes

Richard Monckton Milnes
RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES1st baron Houghton (1809 - 1885), English poet, patron of literature and politician

Background imageMonckton Collection: Charles J. Colville, Vanity Fair, Spy

Charles J. Colville, Vanity Fair, Spy
CHARLES JOHN COLVILLE, 1st Viscount Colville of Culross (1818-1903) The Lord Colville of Culross between 1849 and 1885. British nobleman, politician and courtier

Background imageMonckton Collection: The Little Damozel by Monckton Hoffe

The Little Damozel by Monckton Hoffe
Promotional postcard for the Little Damozel by Monckton Hoffe. The Little Damozel by Monckton Hoffe. First produced at the Wyndhams Theatre, 21st October 1909

Background imageMonckton Collection: Vulcan Vintage Car

Vulcan Vintage Car, England. Showing Miss Gertie Millar & Lionel Monckton Date: 1906

Background imageMonckton Collection: Monckton Milnes

Monckton Milnes
RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES, baron Houghton : writer Date: 1809 - 1885

Background imageMonckton Collection: Monckton Milnes Profile

Monckton Milnes Profile
RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES, baron Houghton : writer Date: 1809 - 1885

Background imageMonckton Collection: Source Size = 2333 x 3217

Source Size = 2333 x 3217
Miss Tabitha Monckton, 1880

Background imageMonckton Collection: Source Size = 2368 x 1785

Source Size = 2368 x 1785
Mr. Monckton Milnes, M.P

Background imageMonckton Collection: RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES (1809-1885). 1st Baron Houghton. English poet and politician

RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES (1809-1885). 1st Baron Houghton. English poet and politician. Wood engraving, English, 1885

Background imageMonckton Collection: Richard Monckton Milnes, first Baron Houghton (1809-1885), English poet and Conservative

Richard Monckton Milnes, first Baron Houghton (1809-1885), English poet and Conservative politician. Friend of Tennyson, Arthur Hallam and Thackeray, and early champion of Swinburne

Background imageMonckton Collection: ROBERT MONCKTON (1726-1782). British army officer and colonial administrator in America

ROBERT MONCKTON (1726-1782). British army officer and colonial administrator in America. Line engraving, 18th century

Background imageMonckton Collection: RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES 1st Baron Houghton (1809-1885). English poet and politician

RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES 1st Baron Houghton (1809-1885). English poet and politician. Wood engraving, English, 1865

Background imageMonckton Collection: Robert Monckton

Robert Monckton
ROBERT MONCKTON British military commander in the American colonies, governor of New York

Background imageMonckton Collection: Houghton / Milnes / Cdv

Houghton / Milnes / Cdv
RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES 1st BARON HOUGHTON English man of letters



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Monckton, a name that resonates with history and elegance. From Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conference to the enchanting notes of The Dancing Mistress Valse music cover, Monckton's presence is felt in various realms. Known as the 7th Viscount Galway, he graced the pages of Vanity Fair as Spy's creation, leaving an indelible mark on society. But Monckton's influence extended beyond portraits and political arenas. He found his place on stage, captivating audiences in The Boy, a musical comedy by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank. With Edmund Payne portraying Max Moddelkopf and Happy Fanny Fields as Mitzi in The Girls of Gottenberg, Monckton's theatrical legacy thrived. Beyond entertainment lies Monckton's love for sports and adventure. Major E Harris St. John at the St. Leger showcased his passion for horse racing while capturing hearts along the way. His journey alongside Princess Louise in Canada from Halifax to Montreal was immortalized through sketches engraved with utmost detail. Monckton embraced all aspects of life; even his furry companions held significance. Fall/Norwich Terrier/53 reminds us of his affinity for animals and their cherished place within his world. Artistic endeavors were not foreign to Monckton either; he left behind beautiful designs such as A Runaway Girl Waltz music cover created by W. George or Vincent Brooks Day & Son’s portrayal of Viscount Galway M. P. , 1879. Amongst these accomplishments stands British actress Lady Monckton herself, shining brightly in Jim the Penman captured by Barraud in 1886 - her talent radiating from every brushstroke. As we delve into history's tapestry woven with tales like Serlby depicted by Spy in 1899, we uncover layers upon layers of Monckton’s extraordinary life – a man whose impact transcends time and continues to inspire generations.