General John Yorke (1814-1890).
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne
Category
Photographs
Date
Unknown
Materials
Photographic paper, wood, glass and gesso
Measurements
20 mm (Depth); 340 mm (H); 240 mm (W)
Place of origin
Ebury Street
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149649
Summary
Photograph. An original photograph. 'General Yorke. Simon's great uncle John (Brother to Simon Yorke of Erthig'. Plus various other inscriptions. Gilt gesso frame.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
Label on back: 'W.D.Downey. Photographers to the Queen 57 and 61,Ebury Street London SW ' On reverse: General Yorke / Simon’s great Uncle John / (Brother to Simon Yorke) / of Erthig / The thing above the sword hangs over the / picture of the Virgin & Child in the Erddig chapel / He was the first officer / to be wounded in the / charge of the Light Brigade / in the Crimea / - / He was Uncle to Tuttie Young / Or did he lead the Charge of the Heavy brigade / He left Plas Newydd down the other side of the family / because he said that Victoria Yorke had torn up somebodys / will & Philip Yorke (nephew ) said “Well she probably / did anyway”. P. Y.
Makers and roles
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne, photographer