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Mr & Mrs Charles Sweeny at sons christening
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Mr & Mrs Charles Sweeny at sons christening
Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny at the christening of their younger child, Brian at Brompton Oratory on 7 May 1940 with their daughter, Frances (later Duchess of Rutland). Mrs Sweeny was the former Miss Margaret Whigham and later the infamous Duchess of Argyll. Date: 1940
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Argyll Baptism Brian Brompton Christening Duchess Frances Margaret Oratory Sweeny Whigham Christenings
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In this elegant and poignant photograph, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeny, flank their younger child, Brian, as he is christened at the historic Brompton Oratory on May 7, 1940. The proud parents are joined by their eldest child, Frances, who would later become the Duchess of Rutland. Mrs. Sweeny, formerly known as Margaret Whigham, would later make headlines as the infamous Duchess of Argyll. The Brompton Oratory, a Roman Catholic church located in South Kensington, London, was a popular venue for high society christenings in the early 20th century. The ornate and ornate interior of the church, with its stunning mosaics and stained glass windows, provides a fitting backdrop for this special occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Sweeny are impeccably dressed in the height of fashionable attire, reflecting the sophistication and wealth of their social circle. Mrs. Sweeny's elegant gown and hat, and Mr. Sweeny's formal suit and hat, are a testament to the grandeur of the event. Brian, dressed in his christening robe, looks content and peaceful in the arms of his father, while his sister Frances gazes lovingly at her baby brother. The tender moment between the family is captured perfectly in this beautiful portrait, which serves as a reminder of the love and joy that comes with the arrival of a new child. This photograph offers a glimpse into the world of high society in 1940s London, and the importance of religious traditions and family values in the lives of the wealthy and influential. It is a poignant reminder of the simple joys of childhood and the enduring bonds of family.
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