The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Historical Society is an exclusive Society of individuals interested in Wallis and Edward ("WE") who are dedicated to recording the historical importance of the lives of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor.
The following are recommended links to web pages that are interesting or which provided valuable historical information about the couple.
INTERESTING WEBSITES
WITH WALLIS & EDWARD MATERIAL
WE TREASURES FOR SALE
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A new play titled, UNTITLED, which is about the Duchess of Windsor opens in February 2009 in London at the Finborough Theater.
The play is featured in an article in the current issue of the Society's journal and also features an exclusive interview with the playwright of UNTITLED, Lena Farugia. The play is scheduled for a six week run from February 3-March 14 at Finborough and stars Olivier Award winner Nichola McAuliff in the role as the Duchess and Patrick Ryecart in the dual role of Butler/Duke. For ticket and performance information visit the Finborough's website. |
Click here to read the article in a pdf version. Click here to visit the Finborough Theatre's website. To see the 4/2008 issue which features this article and Lena Farugia's exclusive interview, click here. |
| EDWARD QUINN, photographer Edward Quinn's website contains the photographer's archived photographs which are available for sale, including the iconic photograph of the Duke of Windsor taken at the Nice airport, which graces the cover of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society's 3/2008 Quarterly Journal. |
http://www.edwardquinn.com/
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| JMVintage.com Specializing in books, magazines, and treasures related to the Duke & Duchess of Windsor. JMVintage is also publisher of The Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society Quarterly Journal |
www.jmvintage.com |
Benham & Co
Two Signed autographs cards by the Duke & Duchess of Windsor |
Benham & Co
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| New WE book by Society Member and author, The King & Mrs. Simpson. For more information see Issue 16 (the author is interviewed in the latest issue of The Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society Journal) or visit the author's website at the link to the right. |
The King & Mrs. Simpson by
Erin Frances Schulz
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Marilyn Braun's Royal Blog and Live Radio Show, The Royal Report
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Listen to The Royal Report
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THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Based in Baltimore, Wallis's hometown, the museum has a number of Wallis memorabilia and artifacts and in previous years has done exhibitions on the Duchess |
The Maryland Historical Society |
ROYAL EPHEMERA NEWSLETTER
Published six times a year, this beautiful newsletter features specific monarchs and their ephemera in each issue. Recent issues featured King Edward VIII and Queen Victoria. |
http://www.royalephemera.com/ |
British Royalty Commemoratives
A large selection of 20th Century British Royalty
commemorative items for sale, including several King Edward VIII items. |
http://www.the-forum.com/collect/brits.htm |
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WE and OCEANLINERS
Due to the Duchess's fear of flying, a fear instilled in her early days as wife to Navy flying pioneer Winfield Spencer, the couple only traveled aboard ships. The SS United States and HMS Queen Mary are two WE-sites to visit |
The SS United States
HM Queen Mary (stay in the Windsors suite) |
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Journal of San Diego History
The Duchess of Windsor and The Coronado Legend, Part I
by Benjamin Sacks, Ph.D. Stanford University, and Professor Emeritus of both the University of New Mexico and Arizona State University |
http://www.sandiegohistory.org Fall 1987 issue |
The Duchess of Windsor and The Coronado Legend, Part II
by Benjamin Sacks, Ph.D. Stanford University, and Professor Emeritus of both the University of New Mexico and Arizona State University |
http://www.sandiegohistory.org Winter 1988 issue |
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Wallis & Edward Bon Mots
Duchess of Windsor quotes |
http://en.thinkexist.com
http://www.brainyquote.com |
| Duke of Windsor quotes |
http://www.bartleby.com |
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Wallis & Edward: Photographs
Resources for photographs of the couple |
The Edward Quinn Archive
The A. Aubrey Bodine Archives
The Ollie Atkins Collection |
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Wallis & Edward: Recommended Discussion forums
A lively interesting discussion forum that includes numerous photos of jewels, etc. |
Alexander Palace Discussion Forum |
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WE: Astrologically speaking
Resources for the Dukes astrology profile |
Zodiacal.com |
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