Widow Of A Famous Foreign Secretary
The Dowager Countess Granville, widow of the famous Victorian statesman, died yesterday at her home at Holmbury St. Mary. Dorking. She was 91. Her husband, the second Earl Granville, died in 1891. For many years he was closely associated with Gladstone, and was three times Foreign Secretary. The dowager countess leaves two sons. The elder, the present Earl Granville, was formerly British Ambassador at Brussels. Her other son. Vice-Admiral the Hon. William Leveson-Gower, who is Lieut.-Governor of the Isle of Man, married Lady Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon. the Queen's sister. It was an attempt by a madman on the life of the present earl's grandfather that led to the murder in the House of Commons of Mr. Spencer Perceval. the Prime Minister, who was shot by mistake. [Weekly Dispatch (London) - Sunday 13 November 1938, p.15]
DOWAGER COUNTESS GRANVILLE FUNERAL
TRIBUTES AT STONE DISTINGUISHED MOURNERS
The funeral took place at St. Michael's Parish Church, Stone, yesterday afternoon, of the Dowager Countess of Granville, who died at Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, on Saturday. She was the widow of the second Earl Granville, the distinguished Liberal statesman and famous Foreign Secretary. The family have many ancient associations with North Staffordshire. The first Earl Granville was the famous coalowner and ironmaster, who developed the pits and ironworks now operated by the Shelton Iron, Steel and Coal Company. The mourners were the present Earl, who is the eldest son of the Dowager Countess; the Countess Granville; Vice- Admiral the Hon. William Leveson-Gower (Lieutenant-Governor of the Isle of Man), the second son, and his wife, who before her marriage was Lady Rose Bowes- Lyon, a sister of the Queen; Lady Victoria Russell, a daughter; Mrs. Blakiston, granddaughter; Mr. J. G. Leveson-Gower, Mr. Anthony Russell and Mr. John Morrison (grandsons); the Hon. Mrs. Morrison; Mr. H. Day and Miss Stone. ...
The service was conducted by the Rector of Stone (the Rev. H. Lee, M.A.) assisted by the Curate (the Rev. T. D. Rhodes. The full surpliced choir was present, and Mr. B. O. Beardmore, at the organ, played Handel's Largo, "O Rest in the Lord," "There is a Blessed Home." "May the Grace of Christ our Saviour " and the 90th Psalm.
AN HONOURED NAME
The Dowager Countess was laid to rest in the evergreen-lined family vault at the private burial ground. where her husband was buried in 1891. The Rector, in his tribute to her, said that Stone was deeply conscious that the honoured name of Granville was interwoven with their history and were thankful for the many blessings which had flowed from the family. They did not forget the many kindnesses received from her in the past, and the charity which still flowed. She had set a great example. After the funeral, Mr. Charles Matthews a member of the choir, who was also in the choir at the Earl's funeral, was introduced to the present Earl. Beautiful floral tributes were received from the family, Her Royal Highness Princess Louise, Lady Gatty, Sir William and Walter Bromley-Davenport, Mrs. Claude G. Montefiore, Mrs. W. Douro Hoare, Cloe (Mrs. Ernest Guinness) and Vera, Walter and Bob. [Staffordshire Sentinel - Thursday 17 November 1938, p.9]
The Dowager Countess Granville, widow of the famous Victorian statesman, died yesterday at her home at Holmbury St. Mary. Dorking. She was 91. Her husband, the second Earl Granville, died in 1891. For many years he was closely associated with Gladstone, and was three times Foreign Secretary. The dowager countess leaves two sons. The elder, the present Earl Granville, was formerly British Ambassador at Brussels. Her other son. Vice-Admiral the Hon. William Leveson-Gower, who is Lieut.-Governor of the Isle of Man, married Lady Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon. the Queen's sister. It was an attempt by a madman on the life of the present earl's grandfather that led to the murder in the House of Commons of Mr. Spencer Perceval. the Prime Minister, who was shot by mistake. [Weekly Dispatch (London) - Sunday 13 November 1938, p.15]
DOWAGER COUNTESS GRANVILLE FUNERAL
TRIBUTES AT STONE DISTINGUISHED MOURNERS
The funeral took place at St. Michael's Parish Church, Stone, yesterday afternoon, of the Dowager Countess of Granville, who died at Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, on Saturday. She was the widow of the second Earl Granville, the distinguished Liberal statesman and famous Foreign Secretary. The family have many ancient associations with North Staffordshire. The first Earl Granville was the famous coalowner and ironmaster, who developed the pits and ironworks now operated by the Shelton Iron, Steel and Coal Company. The mourners were the present Earl, who is the eldest son of the Dowager Countess; the Countess Granville; Vice- Admiral the Hon. William Leveson-Gower (Lieutenant-Governor of the Isle of Man), the second son, and his wife, who before her marriage was Lady Rose Bowes- Lyon, a sister of the Queen; Lady Victoria Russell, a daughter; Mrs. Blakiston, granddaughter; Mr. J. G. Leveson-Gower, Mr. Anthony Russell and Mr. John Morrison (grandsons); the Hon. Mrs. Morrison; Mr. H. Day and Miss Stone. ...
The service was conducted by the Rector of Stone (the Rev. H. Lee, M.A.) assisted by the Curate (the Rev. T. D. Rhodes. The full surpliced choir was present, and Mr. B. O. Beardmore, at the organ, played Handel's Largo, "O Rest in the Lord," "There is a Blessed Home." "May the Grace of Christ our Saviour " and the 90th Psalm.
AN HONOURED NAME
The Dowager Countess was laid to rest in the evergreen-lined family vault at the private burial ground. where her husband was buried in 1891. The Rector, in his tribute to her, said that Stone was deeply conscious that the honoured name of Granville was interwoven with their history and were thankful for the many blessings which had flowed from the family. They did not forget the many kindnesses received from her in the past, and the charity which still flowed. She had set a great example. After the funeral, Mr. Charles Matthews a member of the choir, who was also in the choir at the Earl's funeral, was introduced to the present Earl. Beautiful floral tributes were received from the family, Her Royal Highness Princess Louise, Lady Gatty, Sir William and Walter Bromley-Davenport, Mrs. Claude G. Montefiore, Mrs. W. Douro Hoare, Cloe (Mrs. Ernest Guinness) and Vera, Walter and Bob. [Staffordshire Sentinel - Thursday 17 November 1938, p.9]
Widow Of A Famous Foreign Secretary
The Dowager Countess Granville, widow of the famous Victorian statesman, died yesterday at her home at Holmbury St. Mary. Dorking. She was 91. Her husband, the second Earl Granville, died in 1891. For many years he was closely associated with Gladstone, and was three times Foreign Secretary. The dowager countess leaves two sons. The elder, the present Earl Granville, was formerly British Ambassador at Brussels. Her other son. Vice-Admiral the Hon. William Leveson-Gower, who is Lieut.-Governor of the Isle of Man, married Lady Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon. the Queen's sister. It was an attempt by a madman on the life of the present earl's grandfather that led to the murder in the House of Commons of Mr. Spencer Perceval. the Prime Minister, who was shot by mistake. [Weekly Dispatch (London) - Sunday 13 November 1938, p.15]
DOWAGER COUNTESS GRANVILLE FUNERAL
TRIBUTES AT STONE DISTINGUISHED MOURNERS
The funeral took place at St. Michael's Parish Church, Stone, yesterday afternoon, of the Dowager Countess of Granville, who died at Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, on Saturday. She was the widow of the second Earl Granville, the distinguished Liberal statesman and famous Foreign Secretary. The family have many ancient associations with North Staffordshire. The first Earl Granville was the famous coalowner and ironmaster, who developed the pits and ironworks now operated by the Shelton Iron, Steel and Coal Company. The mourners were the present Earl, who is the eldest son of the Dowager Countess; the Countess Granville; Vice- Admiral the Hon. William Leveson-Gower (Lieutenant-Governor of the Isle of Man), the second son, and his wife, who before her marriage was Lady Rose Bowes- Lyon, a sister of the Queen; Lady Victoria Russell, a daughter; Mrs. Blakiston, granddaughter; Mr. J. G. Leveson-Gower, Mr. Anthony Russell and Mr. John Morrison (grandsons); the Hon. Mrs. Morrison; Mr. H. Day and Miss Stone. ...
The service was conducted by the Rector of Stone (the Rev. H. Lee, M.A.) assisted by the Curate (the Rev. T. D. Rhodes. The full surpliced choir was present, and Mr. B. O. Beardmore, at the organ, played Handel's Largo, "O Rest in the Lord," "There is a Blessed Home." "May the Grace of Christ our Saviour " and the 90th Psalm.
AN HONOURED NAME
The Dowager Countess was laid to rest in the evergreen-lined family vault at the private burial ground. where her husband was buried in 1891. The Rector, in his tribute to her, said that Stone was deeply conscious that the honoured name of Granville was interwoven with their history and were thankful for the many blessings which had flowed from the family. They did not forget the many kindnesses received from her in the past, and the charity which still flowed. She had set a great example. After the funeral, Mr. Charles Matthews a member of the choir, who was also in the choir at the Earl's funeral, was introduced to the present Earl. Beautiful floral tributes were received from the family, Her Royal Highness Princess Louise, Lady Gatty, Sir William and Walter Bromley-Davenport, Mrs. Claude G. Montefiore, Mrs. W. Douro Hoare, Cloe (Mrs. Ernest Guinness) and Vera, Walter and Bob. [Staffordshire Sentinel - Thursday 17 November 1938, p.9]
The Dowager Countess Granville, widow of the famous Victorian statesman, died yesterday at her home at Holmbury St. Mary. Dorking. She was 91. Her husband, the second Earl Granville, died in 1891. For many years he was closely associated with Gladstone, and was three times Foreign Secretary. The dowager countess leaves two sons. The elder, the present Earl Granville, was formerly British Ambassador at Brussels. Her other son. Vice-Admiral the Hon. William Leveson-Gower, who is Lieut.-Governor of the Isle of Man, married Lady Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon. the Queen's sister. It was an attempt by a madman on the life of the present earl's grandfather that led to the murder in the House of Commons of Mr. Spencer Perceval. the Prime Minister, who was shot by mistake. [Weekly Dispatch (London) - Sunday 13 November 1938, p.15]
DOWAGER COUNTESS GRANVILLE FUNERAL
TRIBUTES AT STONE DISTINGUISHED MOURNERS
The funeral took place at St. Michael's Parish Church, Stone, yesterday afternoon, of the Dowager Countess of Granville, who died at Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, on Saturday. She was the widow of the second Earl Granville, the distinguished Liberal statesman and famous Foreign Secretary. The family have many ancient associations with North Staffordshire. The first Earl Granville was the famous coalowner and ironmaster, who developed the pits and ironworks now operated by the Shelton Iron, Steel and Coal Company. The mourners were the present Earl, who is the eldest son of the Dowager Countess; the Countess Granville; Vice- Admiral the Hon. William Leveson-Gower (Lieutenant-Governor of the Isle of Man), the second son, and his wife, who before her marriage was Lady Rose Bowes- Lyon, a sister of the Queen; Lady Victoria Russell, a daughter; Mrs. Blakiston, granddaughter; Mr. J. G. Leveson-Gower, Mr. Anthony Russell and Mr. John Morrison (grandsons); the Hon. Mrs. Morrison; Mr. H. Day and Miss Stone. ...
The service was conducted by the Rector of Stone (the Rev. H. Lee, M.A.) assisted by the Curate (the Rev. T. D. Rhodes. The full surpliced choir was present, and Mr. B. O. Beardmore, at the organ, played Handel's Largo, "O Rest in the Lord," "There is a Blessed Home." "May the Grace of Christ our Saviour " and the 90th Psalm.
AN HONOURED NAME
The Dowager Countess was laid to rest in the evergreen-lined family vault at the private burial ground. where her husband was buried in 1891. The Rector, in his tribute to her, said that Stone was deeply conscious that the honoured name of Granville was interwoven with their history and were thankful for the many blessings which had flowed from the family. They did not forget the many kindnesses received from her in the past, and the charity which still flowed. She had set a great example. After the funeral, Mr. Charles Matthews a member of the choir, who was also in the choir at the Earl's funeral, was introduced to the present Earl. Beautiful floral tributes were received from the family, Her Royal Highness Princess Louise, Lady Gatty, Sir William and Walter Bromley-Davenport, Mrs. Claude G. Montefiore, Mrs. W. Douro Hoare, Cloe (Mrs. Ernest Guinness) and Vera, Walter and Bob. [Staffordshire Sentinel - Thursday 17 November 1938, p.9]
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