Spencer Collection (page 9)

Spencer Tracy, (1900-1967), two time Academy Award winning American film actor, 20th century

Caroline, Duchess of Marlborough and Daughter, 20th century. Artist: Richard Houston
Caroline, Duchess of Marlborough and Daughter, 20th century. Modern version of a portrait made c1764 of Caroline, Duchess of Marlborough and her daughter, Lady Caroline Spencer

Spencer Tracy, American film actor, 1934-1935. One of Hollywoods greatest leading men, Tracy (1900-1967) won two Best Actor Oscars

Herbert Spencer, English philosopher and sociologist, 1897. Born in Derby, Spencer (1820-1903) put forward the idea and coined the term survival of the fittest and was an advocate of social Darwinism

A Waiting Game, 1886. Artist: John Tenniel
A Waiting Game, 1886. Lord Randolph Churchill (left) trying to make Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish politician, show his hand and let Churchill

Barbara Cartland with newborn daughter, Raine
Mrs Alexander McCorquodale, aka prolific writer, Barbara Cartland (1901-2000), pictured with her newborn daughter Raine (1929-2016), later Countess Raine Spencer, stepmother to Diana

Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough with her two sons
Portrait of Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877 - 1964), American heiress and first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough

Duke of Marlborough wedding to Consuelo Vanderbilt
The wedding ceremony in the Church of St. thomas, New York City. Date: 1895

Duchess of Marlborough
Portrait of Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877 - 1964), American heiress and first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough

Ernest Simpson (1897 - 1958)
Ernest Aldrich Simpson, the second husband of Wallis Warfield Spencer, who became better known by her married name, Mrs Wallis Simpson

Marks & Spencer shop, Portobello Road, West London
An early Marks & Spencer shop (originators of penny bazaars), in Portobello Road, West London, with a display of goods on the pavement

WW2 Poster -- Let Us Go Forward Together
Let Us Go Forward Together. Colour photolithograph poster, with a picture of Winston Churchill in coat and hat, with British tanks and bombers behind him. Date: 1939-1945

9th Duke of Marlborough and Gladys, Duchess of Marlborough
Charles Spencer-Churchill, the 9th Duke of Marlborough and his second wife, Gladys, Duchess of Marlborough (daughter of Edward Parker Deacon)

Herbert Spencer
HERBERT SPENCER philosopher and sociologist Date: 1820 - 1903

CIVIL WAR: RIFLE, 1864. Verso of a drawing by William Waud, 9 October 1864, with caption information and a sketch of a Spencer rifle

The Pellmell of the European Puzzle. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard, c1945, showing Franklin D
WORLD WAR II: CARTOON. The Pellmell of the European Puzzle. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard, c1945, showing Franklin D

Lord Spencer
Albert Edward John Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer (23 May 1892 9 June 1975), known formally as The Hon Albert Spencer until 1910 and from then until 1922 as Viscount Althorp

The Countess Spencer with her son, Lord Althorp
Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Spencer (1897 - 1972), known until her marriage as Lady Cynthia Hamilton. The daughter of the third Duke of Abercorn, she married Viscount Althorp (later Earl Spencer) in 1919

Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland, 1675 - 1722. Statesman also known as Lord Spencer. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

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"Spencer: A Timeless Legacy of Laughter, Love, and Royalty" In the world of entertainment, one name stands out as a symbol of timeless comedy and cinematic brilliance - Charlie Chaplin. Born Charles Spencer Chaplin in 1889, this English film actor and comedian left an indelible mark on the industry with his iconic characters like the Tramp. One of his most memorable films was "Modern Times" released in 1936. In its final scene, Chaplin shared a heartwarming moment with Paulette Goddard that captured the essence of their on-screen chemistry. Speaking of Spencers, who can forget the historic wedding between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer? Their union captivated hearts worldwide in 1981, making it one for the ages. But let's not limit our exploration to just people named Spencer. Stephen Ward's sketches from 1960 showcased various celebrities through his artistic lens. These drawings provided glimpses into their lives beyond fame and glamour. Integrity retiring from office might seem like an odd connection to Spencer at first glance. However, history tells us that this phrase refers to Thomas Jefferson leaving the presidency in 1801 after serving two terms with honor and integrity intact. Returning to Chaplin's legacy, another masterpiece worth mentioning is "The Kid, " released in 1920. This heartwarming tale touched audiences' souls as they followed Chaplin's character forming an unlikely bond with a young boy amidst adversity. Shifting gears to World War II history brings us to the Tehran Conference where global leaders strategized for victory against tyranny. Winston Churchill famously used the V for Victory hand sign as a powerful symbol during these times – a gesture immortalized through woodcut artistry. Even though Cookham may not be directly related to Spencer or Chaplin, it holds significance as it was depicted in an unknown creator's work dating back to 1898.