The Holbrook Family History
The Holbrook branch of the family began when Amelia Parks (the daughter of Henrietta GREEN and Alexander Hamilton Tovey PARKS) married Sir Arthur R. Holbrook April 16, 1878 at St. Jude's Church, Southsea, Hampshire. They had 11 children together, including several who were knighted themselves. The Holbrook family held many distinguished credits to their name and were often written about in the society pages of the London papers. Some of the Holbrook family stories can be found on our Stories page, by clicking the link.
Below are some old film clips, photographs and documents I have collected during my research on the Holbrooks. Scroll down and take a look through.
Sir Arthur Holbrook, with wife Amelia (nee Parks) beside him, being congratulated by his family on his election success as M.P. for Basingstoke, April 19, 1920. A silent British Pathe' Film is also available of this moment. I will try to post the video.
April 19, 1920 Being congratulated on his election success as M.P. for Basingstoke. He is surrounded by his family outside of his home.
This picture shows Viva Holbrook (nee Woodin b. 1882 - d. 1952). It was painted by Sir Frank Dicksee in 1924. A socialite, she was often written about in the London papers for the beautiful gowns she wore or for the parties she attended with the King and Queen.
Norman Holbrook on board HMS Adamant, December 1914.
Holbrook and Son printers of Queen Street Portsea circa WWII.
