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1755 John Spencer (later Earl Spencer) married Margaret Georgiana Poyntz.
Their 1st child, Georgiana, would go on to become one of the most important political characters of the period as duchess of Devonshire
https://t.co/cZ5wIWtH1V

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2019-12-20

The most glamorous pretend-witches in Georgian England: "The Three Witches from Macbeth (Elizabeth Lamb, Viscountess Melbourne; Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire; Anne Seymour Damer)" by Daniel Gardner, 1775 tgallery

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2019-10-31

Before elevation to the Lords Devonshire (who died 1764) had a 10-year career in the Commons, where he was a vigorous supporter of Walpole. He campaigned to keep Sir Robert in power decrying the ‘parcel of such shabby fellows who will not attend’ to help the cause

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2019-10-03

The Dutchess of Devonshire's gossip guide to the 18th century, Ladies Fashion Edition, 1780.

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2019-08-24

Wife of Bungaree, Queen Cora Gooseberry, died in 1853. She was buried in the Presbyterian section of the Devonshire Street Cemetery (now Central Station), and was later moved to the Botany Pioneer Park in 1901.

Read more: https://t.co/3EMQ9frJMI

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2019-07-30

Lovely piece from of Kitara 'Kitty' Devonshire, one of my 'deerdog' OCs and stars of a project I'll be sharing more about soon!

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2019-07-26

Doodle for of their character Kitara Devonshire. Thanks a lot for the sub help~ Think I went bit overboard with details but oh hecc.

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2019-07-26

Pleinair work of some streets close to me. All 12x16 and painted with one brush (filbert hog no.7)

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2019-06-22

First cartoon crush. The Duchess of Devonshire!
Moved onto Princess from Battle of the Planets when pictures started to move!

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2019-05-22

Follow Sherlock Holmes and his incomparable sidekick Dr Jane Watson on their journey from the streets of London to the Devonshire Moors as they attempt to solve the mystery of… The Hound of the Baskervilles on the 8th May. Get your tickets at https://t.co/fwxG11Dp6G

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2019-04-16

Comission for Lovelace Devonshire

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2019-03-23

Action!
24th June 1784 - Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire and Charles James Fox star in a re-enactment of Theresa May's negotiations with Jeremy Corbyn in a futuristic drama set in the House of Commons entitled 'The Political Boghouse' or '#Brexit Blues' by Rev Er Endum

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2019-01-15

Day 4! 🎄 Helping the co-working community of to start their day right through instant inspiration, featuring this playful trio of sculptures in the courtyard 👍👍👍 https://t.co/HxnNEMSbrl

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2018-12-20

6 years ago!!
Working on my painting of the Devonshire Dome, Buxton

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2018-08-23

Born 7Jun1757 Georgiana Cavendish, was an English socialite, style icon, author, and activist. She married William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire and garnered much attention during her lifetime. https://t.co/Hy8yjsTUlL

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2018-06-07

- Georgiana de Devonshire et lady Georgiana Cavendish en 1784 par Reynolds.
- Eliza Courtney, fille illégitime de Georgiana et de Charles Grey.
- le comte Charles Grey, par James Northcote.

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2018-04-16

There's an 18thC caricature for almost every occasion; we'd love to see some of your favourites/ go to images!
To kick things off, here's one of the Duchess of Devonshire, called "Political Affection"

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2018-04-14

A superstitious notion prevails in West that at twelve o'clock at night on the oxen in their stalls kneel in an attitude of devotion, in homage to our saviour's birth.

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2017-12-27

Happy holidays people! Here is a Christmas Santa Devonshire! Hope you guys like it and tell me what kind of shading you prefer. I'm always split between the 2! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

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2017-12-24