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Photograph of Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, c1960's

Photograph of Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, c1960's
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A rare snapshot of Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke (d1974) outside his home at Crow Hill, Ringwood in Hampshire.

Vernon lived at Crow Hill with his companion Miss Catherine McLean, pursuing his life long interest in natural history and butterfly collecting in particular.

Year:
1960-1970
Type:
Photograph
Owner:
Privately owned
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Pete Melsom
Last updated on:
Friday 16th August 2024

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Christmas Card from John Betjeman to Vernon St. John, 6th Vsct. Bolingbroke  c1960-70
Christmas Card from John Betjeman to Vernon St. John, 6th Vsct. Bolingbroke c1960-70

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Jacob the Thrush by Vernon St.John 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, 1967
Jacob the Thrush by Vernon St.John 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, 1967

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Grave - St.John; Vernon, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, 1974
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Photograph of Vernon St.John and guests, 15th March 1917

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