Delve into the history of the Montagu family and motoring history with an insightful range of books and DVDs.
EDWARD, 3RD BARON MONTAGU
Founder of the National Motor Museum and champion of England’s historic houses, the life of Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu was anything but ordinary.
WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS: An Unconventional Life
The memoir of Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu in which he tells the story of his multi-faceted life and his passions. In it, he gives his own account of the infamous Montagu trials which were instrumental in reforming the law on homosexuality. That this only accounts for one chapter in the book demonstrates what an extraordinarily diverse career the author had which included the creation of the Beaulieu visitor attraction, the chairing English Heritage and regularly speaking in the House of Lords.
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JUDGE A MAN BY HIS ACTIONS
A documentary film about the life and achievements of Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu. The film is built around the contributions from the family and those who worked with him, together with a variety of film clips, many drawn from the family’s own cine archive.
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BELINDA, LADY MONTAGU
Mother of the present Lord Montagu, Belinda grew-up in the nearby Cadland Estate and trained as an artist. After marrying Edward 3rd Baron Montagu she applied her skills to the fast-developing Beaulieu attraction, a legacy which endures in Palace House to this day, particularly through her embroidery.
TO THE MANOR BORN
A compilation of old family recipes and remedies discovered in the family archives by Belinda, Lady Montagu. The book majors on uses to which locally grown ingredients might be put, with recipes for dishes that have completely disappeared from the table of today, such as Viper Broth and Oyster Sausages. The concluding chapter contains some contemporary family recipes such as Roast Haunch of Venison with Chocolate Sauce and Banana Flambée Montagu.
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ELIZABETH MONTAGU
The extraordinary life of the Honourable Elizabeth Montagu, elder sister of Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, whose story is introduced in The Lady and The Rebel exhibition at Palace House. Actress, writer, linguist, musician and secret agent, Elizabeth exchanged a life of privilege for a colourful and sometimes dangerous career in war torn Europe.
HONOURABLE REBEL
The full memoir of Elizabeth Montagu, richly illustrated with photographs of all the main personalities she encountered in her life, as well as many previously unpublished pictures from the Montagu family archives.
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WATCH THE FILM
Dorothea Myer-Bennett plays Elizabeth in this cinematic portrayal of her life directed by Mike Fraser. Narrated by Diana Rigg, much of the film was shot on the Beaulieu Estate. Full cast and crew on IMDB.
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LISTEN TO HER
Dorothea Myer-Bennett, who portrayed Elizabeth on screen, captures the author’s spirit as she narrates the words of Elizabeth in this audio book of her autobiography.
Available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Apple books, Google Play Books
PEARL MONTAGU
The grandmother of the present Lord Montagu, Pearl is one of two remarkable women whose lives are celebrated in Beaulieu’s The Lady and The Rebel exhibition. As Lady Montagu, her resolution and leadership following the death of her husband John, 2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, ensured that the Beaulieu Estate survived at a time when many of the great houses and estates were being broken up.
PEARL’S DIARY 1906-1930: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PEARL, LADY MONTAGU OF BEAULIEU
Read Pearl’s recollections of being young girl in Edwardian England and all that followed, drawn from the pages of the diary which she kept from the age of 11. Richly illustrated with family photographs, the book contains a newly researched account of her early years together with a commentary on the extraordinary life which followed.
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JOHN, 2ND LORD MONTAGU OF BEAULIEU
John Montagu (1866-1929), was a prominent figure in the early days of motoring. He was a political figure, a soldier, and a passionate promoter of the motor car. He is best known for his contributions to the development of motoring in Britain, including driving the first car into the yard of the Houses of Parliament. The first motor museum at Beaulieu was founded as a tribute to his achievements.
MOTORING PIONEER & PROPHET
Paul Tritton’s insightful biography explores John Montagu’s passion for all forms of transpprt, his friendship with Charles Rolls of Rolls-Royce, his sometimes stormy dealings with the leaders of the Automobile Club, as well as his successes and disappointments as a publisher, journalist and politician.
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Did You Notice The Signs By The Way
The story of road signs from the milestones of the 18th century to the approach-activated signs of the 1980s and beyond. This carefully researched history, told by John Willrich, shows how road signs were developed and explains how drivers and pedestrians had to learn a new visual language, which is now largely taken for granted.
This book was published at the instigation of Lord Montagu who has as extensive collection of photographs of old road signs taken across the country.
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