tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705771450596300887.post1643095032284935637..comments2024-03-28T07:36:37.715+00:00Comments on Lord Belmont in Northern Ireland: 1st Marquess Curzon of KedlestonTimothy Belmonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15111145260662707575noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705771450596300887.post-35297246752188247042021-02-25T10:49:38.732+00:002021-02-25T10:49:38.732+00:00I remember a burglary at Kedleston about ten years...I remember a burglary at Kedleston about ten years ago when silverware was stolen from Lord Curzon's Indian collection. The Dowager Lady Scarsdale was very critical of the security measures under the aegis of the National Trust.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695187534995700314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2705771450596300887.post-73664936847547242252019-02-11T12:20:03.829+00:002019-02-11T12:20:03.829+00:00On Monday 4th February 1907 Francis Curzon was bes...On Monday 4th February 1907 Francis Curzon was best man at the wedding of Ralph Macan to Dorothy Howard, daughter of the Earl of Suffolk. General Redvers Buller gave the bride away. Ralph was a near cousin of grannie's. During National Service I enjoyed a spell of basic training at Buller Barracks. I think the wedding reception was a lot more fun.Demetriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17198549581667363991noreply@blogger.com