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Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, 3 Apr 1893 – London, 14 Dec 1945

10 facts2 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born3 Apr 1893, London Borough of Richmond upon Thamesnot verified1 source
  • TitleCounsellor of State, 1943–1944or heir presumptive, 1943–1945not verified1 source
  • Titleheir presumptive, 1943–1945or Counsellor of State, 1943–1944not verified1 source
  • Died14 Dec 1945, Londonnot verified1 source
  • FatherAlexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fifenot verified1 source
  • MotherLouise, Princess Royalnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 3 Apr 1893

    Born in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

  2. 1943–1944

    Counsellor of State

  3. 1943–1945

    Heir presumptive

  4. 14 Dec 1945

    Dies in London, aged 52

Family

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During her lifetime

She lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1890s · Princess is born in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

In the news1897

1897 Marconi receives patent for radio communications

Guglielmo Marconi received the first patent for radio communications in 1897.

Getting around

Dramatic increases in travel speed by rail

Rail travel speeds significantly outperformed earlier coaches, with journeys that took 20 hours by stagecoach in 1830 taking only five hours by train by the early 20th century. For example, in 1872, a 220-mile trip to Scotland via train and carriage took over 9.5 hours, averaging about 23 miles per hour.

At the table

High beer consumption

Beer was the most popular drink for adults, with an average annual consumption of 32.5 gallons per person by 1900. Some working-class families in London drank nearly five pints of beer per week.

The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.Around the world · 1896

The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.

Émile Gilliéron · public domain

What people wore

Everyday Clothing for Women

Women typically wore a shift, a petticoat, and a gown with detachable sleeves, while an apron was essential to protect their clothes during daily chores.

Music

Concertinas in Every Home

In 1890, it was remarked that almost every house in rural Norfolk contained a worn-out concertina or a broken-down accordion. Concertinas were found everywhere, including in pubs, churches, and at home gatherings.

Daily life

Compulsory education began in 1880

Compulsory school attendance was established in 1880 for children aged five to ten, helping to increase literacy rates significantly.