Mosley Collection

Metropolitan Police officers, Battle of Cable Street
Metropolitan Police officers attempt to dismantle a barricade set up by anti-fascist demonstrators in the East End of London

Cable Street demonstration 1936
Anti-fascist crowds, some giving the Communist clenched fist salute, gather round a tram in the East End of London. A very large crowd gathered to protest against the proposed march by Sir Oswald

Bystander cover 1929 featuring Diana Mitford
Front cover of The Bystander featuring a photograph of the Hon. Diana Freeman-Mitford (1910-2003), third daughter of Lord and Lady Redesdale and one of the six infamous Mitford sisters

Tatler cover - The Hon. Lady Mosley, Diana Mitford
The Hon. Lady Mosley, formerly Mrs Bryan Guinness and before that, Diana Freeman Mitford (1910-2003), one of the notorious Mitford sisters

Wedding of Nicholas Mosley
Marriage of Nicholas Mosley (born 1923) to Miss Rosemary Salmond, daughter of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Salmond

Diana Mitford
Mr Robert Heber-Percy, Mrs Bryan Guinness (the former Diana Freeman Mitford) and Lord Berners pictured attending the Russian ballet at the Royal Opera House. Date: 1934

Diana and Nancy Mitford
DIANA AND NANCY FREEMAN MITFORD Two of the infamous Mitford sisters; Mrs Bryan Guiness (Diana) on the left and Nancy Mitford (later Mrs Peter Rodd), novelist, on right

Oswald Mosley as a giraffe by George Whitelaw
Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet (1896-1980), British right-wing politician, founder and leader of the British Union of Fascists (BUF) caricatured as a giraffe

Three Mitford Sisters: Unity, Diana and Nancy
Three of the famous Mitford Sisters, daughters of Lord and Lady Redesdale, photographed in the street. From left to right are Unity (Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford, 1914-1948)

Oswald Mosley and family on the Riviera 1931
Sir Oswald and Lady Cynthia Mosley with their children Vivien and Nicholas at Cap D Antibes in 1931. The Mosleys were frequent visitors to the French Riviera during this period. Date: 1931

Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley, Smethwick, 1926
Photograph showing Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley campaigning in Smethwick, West Midlands, during elections in 1926. At that time Oswald Mosley was representing the Labour party. Date: 18/12/1926

Caricature illustrations, captioned, Brilliant Brunettes by Pat Charles'. Showing, M Quaglino, Lord Warwick, Sir Oswald Mosley, Lord Castlerosse, Mr Charles Birkin'

The Proctor Basin and the Proctor Ewer, 1592-93 (silver-gilt)
1217938 The Proctor Basin and the Proctor Ewer, 1592-93 (silver-gilt) by English School, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Shane Mosley & (Dad) Jack Boxer Ceders-Sinai Sport Spectacular Ceders-Sinai Sport Spectacular, Beverly Hills, USA 08 July 2001 Date: 08 July 2001

Shane Mosley Boxer Ceders-Sinai Sport Spectacular Ceders-Sinai Sport Spectacular, Beverly Hills, USA 08 July 2001 Date: 08 July 2001

Lady Cynthia Mosley (1898 1933), second daughter of Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. In 1920 Lady Cynthia married Oswald Mosley, MP for Harrow at the time and later Smethwick

Women Members of Parliament - 1929
Women Politicians elected to the House of Commons in June 1929: (from top left) Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor (Conservative), Katharine Stewart-Murray, Duchess of Atholl (Conservative)

Oswald and Cynthia Mosley on hoilday in Venice
Oswald Mosley and his first wife, the former Lady Cynthia Curzon, in a gondola on the Grand Canal in Venice, accompanied by Mr E. V. Strachey. Date: 1925

Rollestone Hall
LLM457727 Rollestone Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rollestone Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Exceptionally Rare Bow Porcelain Figures Decorated in Colours, c1750. Kitty Clive as The Fine Lady and Woodward as The Fine Gentleman

Wedding of Oswald Mosley and Cynthia Curzon
Wedding of Lady Cynthia Curzon and Oswald Mosley in 11 May 1920, as reported in The Sphere magazine. The left picture shows the bride leaving Carlton House Terrace with her father, Lord Curzon

Cynthia Mosley and children
Lady Cynthia Mosley, nee Curzon (1899-1933), second daughter of Lord Curzon who married Sir Oswald Mosley in 1920. Known as Cimmie

Mrs Bryan Guinness (Diana Mitford) in Mariette crinoline
Mrs Bryan Guinness, formerly Diana Freeman-Mitford (1910 - 2003) and later Diana Mosley. Pictured wearing a copy of the flounced lace crinoline worn by the actress Yvonne Printemps in the musical

The Hon. Mrs Bryan Guinness (Diana Mitford)
Mrs Bryan Guinness, formerly Diana Freeman Mitford (1910-2003), one of the notorious Mitford sisters and society beauty pictured in The Tatler in 1933. Left Bryan Guinness for Oswald Mosley

Kid Lewis and Oswald Mosley
Kid Lewis, triple boxing champion and ex-holder of the world welterweight title who stood as a New Party candidate in Whitechapel, East London

Diana Mitford by Paul Helleu
A portrait of the Hon. Diana Freeman-Mitford, one of the famous six Mitford sisters, drawn by the French artist Paul Helleu during Dianas stay in Paris while at finishing school

Sir Oswald Mosley, 5th Baronet of Rolleston Hall, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire and father of Sir Oswald Mosley, 6th Baronet, English politician and founder of the British Union of Fascists

Mr and Mrs Bryan Guinness with their Irish Wolfhound
Mr and Mrs Bryan Guinness (1910 - 2003), formerly Miss Diana Freeman Mitford, later Lady Mosley, pictured enjoying a quiet half-hour in Hyde Park in 1930 with their immense Irish wolfhound. Date: 1930

Mr & Mrs Bryan Guinness at christening of their son, Jonatha
Mr and the Hon. Mrs Bryan Guiness (the former Diana Freeman Mitford), pictured at the christening of their elder son, Jonathan Bryan, at St. Margaret s, Westminster

David Tennant and Oswald Mosley - Fencing
The Hon. David Tennant (1902-1968) and Sir Oswald Mosley (1896-1980) in their fencing attire at the Gargoyle Club, Dean Street, London, Date: 1932

A portrait of Cynthia Mosley, Lord Curzons second daughter, London, 1923 Date: 1923

The Mosleys on holiday in Antibes
Lady Cynthia Mosley, M.P. for Stoke-on-Trent, formerly Cynthia Curzon, first wife of Sir Oswald Mosley, taking a photograph of her son Nicholas

School for mill operatives in Manchester
A school for mill operatives at Mr Stirlings mill, lower Mosley Street in Manchester. Date: 1862

Mrs Bryan Guinness with baby Jonathan
The Hon. Mrs Bryan Guiness (1910 - 2003), formerly Miss Diana Freeman Mitford, later Lady Mosley, pictured in 1930 with her eldest son, Jonathan Bryan Guinness. 1930

Part of Mosley Street, Manchester, Uk

Part Of Mosley Street, Manchester, UK

Kid Lewis canvassing as a candidate for Mosleys New Party
Kid Lewis, triple boxing champion and ex-holder of the world welterweight title standing as a New Party candidate in Whitechapel, East London

English Merchant 1599
Sir Nicholas Mosley is a clothworker, who this year has been chosen Lord Mayor of the City of London : his clothes are smart, but nothing fancy Date: 1599

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Mosley: A Fascinating Tale of Love, Politics, and Controversy Step into the intriguing world of Mosley, where Metropolitan Police officers clash with protesters during the historic Battle of Cable Street. This captivating story begins with a Bystander cover from 1929 featuring the stunning Diana Mitford, who would later become Lady Mosley. Fast forward to 1936 and witness the powerful Cable Street demonstration that shook London to its core. The Tatler cover showcases the Honorable Lady Mosley herself, Diana Mitford, exuding elegance and charm. But behind this glamorous facade lies a complex web of relationships. Explore the intertwined lives of Diana Mitford and her sisters Unity and Nancy as they navigate love affairs and political alliances. Marvel at George Whitelaw's whimsical depiction of Oswald Mosley as a giraffe - a symbolic representation perhaps? Delve deeper into this tale through Pat Charles' caricature illustrations titled "Brilliant Brunettes. " Here we see M Quaglino, Lord Warwick, Sir Oswald Mosley, Lord Castlerosse, and Mr Charles Birkin brought to life in amusing detail. Witness history unfold as Oswald Mosley ties the knot with Cynthia Curzon in their grand wedding ceremony. And let us not forget Cynthia herself - an enigmatic figure who stood by his side throughout their tumultuous journey together. Finally, catch a glimpse of Cynthia Mosley embracing motherhood alongside her children - evidence that amidst all controversies surrounding them; there was still room for love and family. Mosley is more than just a name; it represents an era filled with passion, power struggles, and unforgettable characters. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time.