Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
(1878-1959), Political hostess and writer; Colonel-in-Chief of the Women's Volunteer ReserveSitter in 12 portraits
Prior to the war, Edith was an active member of the Suffragette movement and served on a number of women's associations. In 1914 she joined the Women's Volunteer Reserve (WVR) as a colonel-in-chief. Edith took special interest in the agricultural work undertaken by the WVR and in July 1915 formed the Women's Legion which became the largest voluntary organisation during the war, having tens of thousands of volunteers working in all spheres from agriculture to baking.She also helped to organise and sustain the Officers' Hospital set up in Londonderry House and was the first woman to be appointed DBE (Military Division). Her skills as a political hostess over some 25 years were regarded as legendary.
Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
by Bassano Ltd
toned bromide print, 26 October 1918
NPG x85184
Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 26 October 1918
NPG x30930
Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
by Olive Edis
sepia-toned matte print on photographer's card mount, 1920s
NPG x15469
by Unknown photographer
gelatin silver print, 19 November 1921
NPG x198445
Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
by Lafayette
half-plate film negative, 7 February 1927
NPG x49101
by Lafayette
whole-plate glass negative, 7 February 1927
NPG x49102
Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
by Lafayette
whole-plate negative, 7 February 1927
NPG x49103
Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
by Frederick John Jenkins, after Ellis William Roberts
heliogravure, early 20th century
NPG D37425
Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 26 October 1918
NPG x158056
Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
by Lafayette
whole-plate glass negative, 7 February 1927
NPG x49100
Edith Helen (née Chaplin), Marchioness of Londonderry
by Lafayette
whole-plate negative, 7 February 1927
NPG x49104
by Lafayette
whole-plate negative, 7 February 1927
NPG x49105
Related People
- Charles Stewart Henry Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 7th Marquess of Londonderry (husband)
- Edward Charles Stewart Robert Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 8th Marquess of Londonderry (son)
- Lady Maureen Helen Stanley (née Vane-Tempest-Stewart) (daughter)
- Lady Margaret Frances Anne Vane-Tempest-Stewart (daughter)
- Lady Helen Maglona Walsh (née Vane-Tempest-Stewart) (daughter)
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