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Front cover of The Sketch reporting on the marriage of Mrs Stirling
Front cover of The Sketch reporting on the marriage of Mrs Stirling (formerly Clara Elizabeth Taylor) of the Gaiety Theatre to Lord George Cholmondeley, second son of the Marquess of Cholmondeley. A divorcee, Clara was a well-known actress at George Edwardes famous Gaiety Theatre. George had been left a legacy of 3000 by Lady Meux (herself a former actress) with the rather hypocritical stipulation that he should marry a lady of society. The Cholmondeleys marriage eventually ended in divorce. Date: 1911
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Mrs Stirling's Society Debut: The Marriage of Clara Elizabeth Taylor, Formerly of the Gaiety Theatre, to Lord George Cholmondeley" (April 21, 1911) This striking front cover of The Sketch newspaper from April 21, 1911, reports on the high-profile marriage of Clara Elizabeth Taylor, a well-known actress from the famous Gaiety Theatre, to Lord George Cholmondeley, the second son of the Marquess of Cholmondeley. Clara, who went by the stage name "Mrs Stirling," had made a name for herself as a popular actress in the Edwardian era. Her marriage to Lord George, an aristocrat, marked a significant shift in her social status and signaled her entry into high society. The circumstances leading up to their union were unconventional, to say the least. Lord George had been left a legacy of 3000 pounds by Lady Meux, herself a former actress, with the rather hypocritical stipulation that he should marry a lady of society. With no other options, Lord George turned to the stage to find a suitable bride. Clara, a divorcee, was an intriguing choice for the aristocrat. Her career as a actress at the Gaiety Theatre had made her a familiar face to the public, and her divorce added an air of scandal to her persona. The marriage was widely covered in the gossip columns of the day, and the front cover of The Sketch captures the excitement and intrigue surrounding the union of this actress and aristocrat. Unfortunately, the marriage ended in divorce, adding yet another layer to the complex story of Clara Elizabeth Taylor and Lord George Cholmondeley. This image offers a glimpse into the lives of the Edwardian elite and the intersection of stage and society during this fascinating era.
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