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"Budget: A Journey through Time and Politics" Step into the past with a postcard from the Budget League, reminding us of the significance of financial planning

Background imageBudget Collection: Postcard for the Budget League

Postcard for the Budget League chaired by Winston Churchill to promote the Peoples Budget introduced by David Lloyd George. Tax the Loafer - not the loaf!

Background imageBudget Collection: Liberal Election Campaign Card, 1909

Liberal Election Campaign Card, 1909
A Liberal Party campaign card for the 1909 General Election. A grim image of an elderly couple heading for the workhouse is contrasted with the partys vision of sunlit fields of waving corn

Background imageBudget Collection: Poster advertising Union Castle

Poster advertising Union Castle cruises around South Africa -- tourist class is budget travel

Background imageBudget Collection: UK money, pound coins

UK money, pound coins

Background imageBudget Collection: Disraeli / First Budget

Disraeli / First Budget
William Gladstone attacks Benjamin Disraelis first budget speech, which had lasted five hours

Background imageBudget Collection: Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza': Prince Regent (later George IV)

Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza': Prince Regent (later George IV)
527969 Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza': Prince Regent (later George IV) gouty and on crutches labelled 'More Money', and 'Increase in Income

Background imageBudget Collection: Cartoon depicting Punch's opinion of the Budget, 19th century

Cartoon depicting Punch's opinion of the Budget, 19th century
5308812 Cartoon depicting Punch's opinion of the Budget, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Punch's opinion of the Budget)

Background imageBudget Collection: What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!, 1921 (illustration)

What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!, 1921 (illustration)
2392162 What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!, 1921 (illustration) by Del Marle, Felix (1889-1952); (add.info.: History. England. "What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!!")

Background imageBudget Collection: Going to Open the Budget, 1796. Creator: Unknown

Going to Open the Budget, 1796. Creator: Unknown
Going to Open the Budget, 1796. British prime minister William Pitt, having descended from his coach, walks towards the door of the House of Commons, a small empty bag in his right hand

Background imageBudget Collection: Capsule hotel, Nagoya, Japan

Capsule hotel, Nagoya, Japan

Background imageBudget Collection: Intercepted, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain

Intercepted, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, also held the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer and this cartoon shows him in a chefs outfit feeding his dog from the bowl of surplus

Background imageBudget Collection: Colonel Robertss Baden-Powell in Mafeking, South Africa

Colonel Robertss Baden-Powell in Mafeking, South Africa Date: 1900

Background imageBudget Collection: Cartoon, On the Line - Captious Critics

Cartoon, On the Line - Captious Critics
Political cartoon, On the Line - Captious Critics - Free Education Budget, George Goschen (then Chancellor of the Exchequer) depicted as an artist, William Ewart Gladstone and William Harcourt

Background imageBudget Collection: Caricature illustration of Winston Churchill presenting budget, by Blam

Caricature illustration of Winston Churchill presenting budget, by Blam. Showing Churchill with magic wand, in front of budget presented on hats along table

Background imageBudget Collection: Hughes MH-6H Cayuse 81-23651

Hughes MH-6H Cayuse 81-23651
United States Army - Hughes MH-6H Cayuse 81-23651 (msn), of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Night Stalkers'

Background imageBudget Collection: Cartoon, Liberal Prime Minister Asquith

Cartoon, Liberal Prime Minister Asquith
Political cartoon, Liberal Prime Minister Asquith, I can't get all this washed in time - cat washerwoman attempting to cope with Parliamentary Bills in the form of laundry

Background imageBudget Collection: But Who Will He Belong To? General Election 1910

But Who Will He Belong To? General Election 1910
Adapted drawing from a painting by Joshua Reynold of United Kingdom not knowing which way the election would go. The general election was resulted in a hung parliament

Background imageBudget Collection: Michael Hicks Beach

Michael Hicks Beach (1837 - 1916), statesman, chancellor of the exchequer, introducing his financial proposals. Date: 14 April 1902

Background imageBudget Collection: The Naval programme announced by Alexandra, First of the Admiralty

The Naval programme announced by Alexandra, First of the Admiralty, giving details of reductions in the budget of 1929-30. Date: 1930

Background imageBudget Collection: HERBERT HENRY ASQUITH

HERBERT HENRY ASQUITH (1852 - 1928), Statesman Mr Asquith bringing in the Death Duties Budget of 1907 1907

Background imageBudget Collection: Woman Planning Monthly Budget (b/w photo)

Woman Planning Monthly Budget (b/w photo)
2621701 Woman Planning Monthly Budget (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); (add.info.: New York, New York: c. 1940 A woman with her bank book in hand making entries in her budget book)

Background imageBudget Collection: Bank Savings Book and Budget Book, 1940 (b/w photo)

Bank Savings Book and Budget Book, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974350 Bank Savings Book and Budget Book, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Background imageBudget Collection: Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation (colour litho)

Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation (colour litho)
3648303 Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation)

Background imageBudget Collection: Fifty Years of a Statesmans Life (engraving)

Fifty Years of a Statesmans Life (engraving)
1624502 Fifty Years of a Statesmans Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fifty Years of a Statesmans Life)

Background imageBudget Collection: The Budget, Scenes in the House (litho)

The Budget, Scenes in the House (litho)
1598759 The Budget, Scenes in the House (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Budget, Scenes in the House)

Background imageBudget Collection: Lloyd George as a pavement artist with portraits of the Wicked Earl

Lloyd George as a pavement artist with portraits of the Wicked Earl and contrasting portraits of the British Workman
KDC400206 Lloyd George as a pavement artist with portraits of the Wicked Earl and contrasting portraits of the British Workman, made prosperous by Free Trade and poor by Tariff Reform

Background imageBudget Collection: The Budget of 1901, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer

The Budget of 1901, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivering his Annual Financial Statement
1593898 The Budget of 1901, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivering his Annual Financial Statement, 18 April (engraving) by Begg

Background imageBudget Collection: John Bull and Lloyd George with the 1909 Budget, 1909 (litho)

John Bull and Lloyd George with the 1909 Budget, 1909 (litho)
KDC397325 John Bull and Lloyd George with the 1909 Budget, 1909 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBudget Collection: The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Michael Hicks-Beach) introducing the Budget in the House of

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Michael Hicks-Beach) introducing the Budget in the House of Commons
1605268 The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Michael Hicks-Beach) introducing the Budget in the House of Commons, 16 April (engraving) by Begg

Background imageBudget Collection: The Budget of 1902, Sir Michael Hicks Beach introducing his Financial Proposals, 14 April (litho)

The Budget of 1902, Sir Michael Hicks Beach introducing his Financial Proposals, 14 April (litho)
1629576 The Budget of 1902, Sir Michael Hicks Beach introducing his Financial Proposals, 14 April (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Budget of 1902)

Background imageBudget Collection: Ye Venerable Bob (colour litho)

Ye Venerable Bob (colour litho)
3648297 Ye Venerable Bob (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ye Venerable Bob. A Legend of Mr Lowe-Hys Budget)

Background imageBudget Collection: The Chancellor of the Exchequer explaining his Budget to the House of Commons (engraving)

The Chancellor of the Exchequer explaining his Budget to the House of Commons (engraving)
2772839 The Chancellor of the Exchequer explaining his Budget to the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBudget Collection: The Balancing Brothers of Westminster (engraving)

The Balancing Brothers of Westminster (engraving)
2777155 The Balancing Brothers of Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balancing Brothers of Westminster. Cartoon, 28 February 1857)

Background imageBudget Collection: A Derby Spill (engraving)

A Derby Spill (engraving)
2777146 A Derby Spill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Derby Spill. Cartoon, 8 June 1861)

Background imageBudget Collection: Original Artwork - Budget for Lewiss Summer Sale

Original Artwork - Budget for Lewiss Summer Sale
Original Artwork - Design for a Lewiss Summer Sale promotional item or advertisement - Woman in a wide-brimmed spotty hat checking the money in her purse. Date: circa 1937

Background imageBudget Collection: Couple on Waterloo Bridge, London

Couple on Waterloo Bridge, London
Couple stand on the old Waterloo Bridge, London, looking across the River Thames towards the South Bank, flanked by newspaper hoardings. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageBudget Collection: Discussing the Budget (engraving)

Discussing the Budget (engraving)
1613646 Discussing the Budget (engraving) by Downard, Ebenezer Newman (fl.1849-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discussing the Budget. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 April 1872)

Background imageBudget Collection: Lloyd George prepares to send his pet lamb, the Peoples Budget

Lloyd George prepares to send his pet lamb, the Peoples Budget
KDC349484 Lloyd George prepares to send his pet lamb, the Peoples Budget, to be sacrificed and killed by the House of Lords, 1909 (litho) by Sambourne

Background imageBudget Collection: Cartoon, A Derby Spill (Disraeli versus Liberal Party)

Cartoon, A Derby Spill (Disraeli versus Liberal Party)
Cartoon, A Derby Spill -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis attack on the Palmerston government during a debate on the Budget

Background imageBudget Collection: Cartoon, A Derby Obstruction (Disraeli versus Liberal Party)

Cartoon, A Derby Obstruction (Disraeli versus Liberal Party)
Cartoon, A Derby Obstruction -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis attack on the Palmerston government during a debate on the Budget

Background imageBudget Collection: The 'Calculating'Boy gets the Prize for Arithmetic (engraving)

The "Calculating"Boy gets the Prize for Arithmetic (engraving)
2777166 The " Calculating" Boy gets the Prize for Arithmetic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBudget Collection: Sick of the Property Tax or Ministerial Influenza, 1816 (hand-coloured etching)

Sick of the Property Tax or Ministerial Influenza, 1816 (hand-coloured etching)
2562154 Sick of the Property Tax or Ministerial Influenza, 1816 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBudget Collection: Poster, The Poor Mans Burden

Poster, The Poor Mans Burden -- Lloyd Georges Budget on food, beer, tobacco and spirits. Date: circa 1909

Background imageBudget Collection: The Afghan War, with Sir Samuel Browne (engraving)

The Afghan War, with Sir Samuel Browne (engraving)
1058803 The Afghan War, with Sir Samuel Browne (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, with Sir Samuel Browne)

Background imageBudget Collection: The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Right Honourable Sir Charles Wood)

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Right Honourable Sir Charles Wood) introducing the Budget in the House of Commons
1625416 The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Right Honourable Sir Charles Wood) introducing the Budget in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School

Background imageBudget Collection: 'The Jolly Anglers', A Holiday Idyll (engraving)

"The Jolly Anglers", A Holiday Idyll (engraving)
2777102 " The Jolly Anglers", A Holiday Idyll (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Jolly Anglers", A Holiday Idyll)

Background imageBudget Collection: LLoyd George shows preferential treatment for his baby, the Budget

LLoyd George shows preferential treatment for his baby, the Budget
KDC400203 LLoyd George shows preferential treatment for his baby, the Budget, 1909 (litho) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBudget Collection: The finances did not make him lose weight this poor Ernest, Le Pilori, number 28

The finances did not make him lose weight this poor Ernest, Le Pilori, number 28
ICA4860790 The finances did not make him lose weight this poor Ernest, Le Pilori, number 28, circa 1870 (lithograph) by Mailly, Hippolyte (b.1829); Photo eCaricadoc; French, out of copyright



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"Budget: A Journey through Time and Politics" Step into the past with a postcard from the Budget League, reminding us of the significance of financial planning. Delve deeper into history with a Liberal Election Campaign Card from 1909, highlighting how budgets have always played a crucial role in political campaigns. Travel across oceans with a poster advertising Union Castle, showcasing how budgeting affects even transportation systems. Witness bravery at its finest as you explore "The Last Stand Of The Northamptons At Saran Sar, Nov 18, " where soldiers fought valiantly for their country's budgetary interests. Discover the power of UK money, pound coins that symbolize economic stability and careful fiscal management. Gain insights into energy policies as Malcolm Turnbull and Josh Frydenberg address the press in an impactful event titled "MALCOLM TURNBULL JOSH FRYDENBERG ENERGY PRESSER. " Witness leadership in action during Gladys Berejiklian's School Visit, where she emphasizes the importance of education funding within budget allocations. Reflect on historical milestones like Disraeli's First Budget that shaped nations' destinies. Marvel at Colonel Robertss Baden-Powell stationed in Mafeking, South Africa - his strategic decisions impacting both lives and budgets alike. Chuckle at satirical cartoons like "On the Line - Captious Critics, " reminding us to approach budget discussions with open minds. Lastly, be enchanted by Blam's caricature illustration depicting Winston Churchill presenting a budget using his magic wand - an amusing reminder that crafting budgets requires skillful decision-making and resource allocation. From military operations to political campaigns and everyday life choices, budgets shape our world profoundly. Explore these captivating hints to unravel the intricate tapestry woven by financial planning throughout history.