Ep311 – The Third Earl of Durham in the GW – Peter Welsh
Historian, teacher and author Peter Welsh talks about his research into the Third Earl of Durham during the Great War. John George Lambton, 3rd Earl of Durham (1855-1928), was the eldest twin son of George Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham, and his wife Lady B
Mentioned in Dispatches · Dr Tom Thorpe
July 31, 202330m 19s
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Show Notes
Historian, teacher and author Peter Welsh talks about his research into the Third Earl of Durham during the Great War. John George Lambton, 3rd Earl of Durham (1855-1928), was the eldest twin son of George Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham, and his wife Lady Beatrix Frances, daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn. His grandfather was the statesman and colonial administrator, John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, and his great-grandfather was Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey. Peter talks about his Great War activities that included promoting local recruitment, supporting horse racing and engaging in all types of war work.