Rex Beaumont

Rex Beaumont in the Great Hall at Belvedere

photo by John Keaney

Rex Beaumont in the Great Hall at Belvedere
photo by John Keaney

Rex Beaumont in the Great Hall at Belvedere

photo by John Keaney

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Illustration of the title cover of the book 'Me, Myself and I'

While living at Belvedere he privately published one volume of poetry under the title "Me, myself and I".

Illustration of the title cover of the book 'Me, Myself and I'

Illustration of the title cover of the book 'Me, Myself and I'

While living at Belvedere he privately published one volume of poetry under the title "Me, myself and I".

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Rex B. Beaumont, born in Yorkshire in 1914, served in the RAF during World War 11. He met Col Howard-Bury while he was travelling as Assistant Commissioner of the British Red Cross during the 1940's. For over thirty years he was friend and companion to Howard-Bury and inherited Belvedere on his death.

Rex. B. Beaumont was the last private owner of Belvedere. Westmeath County Council purchased the estate from him in 1982. In 2000, following a multi-million pound restoration project involving the Irish Tourist Board and Westmeath County Council, the House, Walled Gardens, parkland and other amenities were opened to the public.

For further information on Belvedere House Gardens and Park please visit the website www.belvedere-house.ie