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Wedding of Venetia Stanley
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Wedding of Venetia Stanley
The Hon. Venetia Stanley (1887 - 1948), youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Sheffield on her way to her wedding to the Hon. Edwin Samuel Montagu, Financial Secretary to the Treasury under Prime Minister Herbert Asquith. Asquith was also close to Venetia, and wrote frequently to her, on not just a personal level, but also to seek her advice on political matters. Venetia converted to Judaism for her marriage - causing much interest in the press - and The Sketch magazine describes the wedding as very quiet indeed owing to the war. After the wedding was celebrated, according to Jewish ritual, at the house of the bridegrooms brother, Lord Swaythling at 28 Kensington Court on 26 July 1915, there was a small luncheon party but no formal reception. Date: 1915
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Sheffield, Venetia Stanley, is seen making her way to her wedding on 26 July 1915. Dressed in an elegant white gown with a long veil, Venetia, who was born in 1887, looks radiant and joyful as she is escorted by an unidentified gentleman. The Hon. Venetia Stanley's marriage to the Hon. Edwin Samuel Montagu, Financial Secretary to the Treasury under Prime Minister Herbert Asquith, was a highly anticipated event in British society. The union between Venetia and Edwin was not only significant for its high-profile status but also for the unique circumstances surrounding it. Venetia, who was Christian, converted to Judaism for her marriage, causing much interest in the press. The wedding was described as "very quiet indeed" due to the ongoing First World War. After the Jewish ceremony was held at the house of the bridegroom's brother, Lord Swaythling, at 28 Kensington Court, there was a small luncheon party but no formal reception. The relationship between Venetia and Asquith was not just a personal one. Asquith was known to seek her advice on political matters, and their correspondence reveals a close friendship. The photograph captures a moment of joy and excitement amidst the tumultuous backdrop of wartime Britain, offering a glimpse into the lives of the British elite during this period.
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