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Eldon Collection

"Eldon: A Name Woven into History's Tapestry" From the bustling Brunswick Works on Eldon Street to the iconic Eldon Arcade in Barnsley

Background imageEldon Collection: Advertisement for Trades Unionists Sheep Shear Co-operative Society steel sheep shears

Advertisement for Trades Unionists Sheep Shear Co-operative Society steel sheep shears, Brunswick Works, Eldon Street
Original at Sheffield City Archives BandB/125

Background imageEldon Collection: William Eldon Tucker, rugby player

William Eldon Tucker, rugby player
William Eldon Tucker (1872-1953), Bermuda-born rugby union player for Cambridge University, St Georges Hospital, Blackheath and England. He later qualified as a medical doctor. 1890s

Background imageEldon Collection: John Earl of Eldon

John Earl of Eldon
JOHN SCOTT, first earl of ELDON, judge, lord chancellor. Date: 1751 - 1838

Background imageEldon Collection: Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which

Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British
527914 Liberty Suspended Lord Castlereagh and Lord Eldon stand at the foot of the scaffold on which the liberty of the British Press is being suspended

Background imageEldon Collection: The Blessing of New Taxes' John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty)

The Blessing of New Taxes' John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers
527968 The Blessing of New Taxes' John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers. Sidmouth, Vansittart, Castlereagh, and Eldon Woolsack

Background imageEldon Collection: The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel

The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel
527781 The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel, Brougham and Burdett and opposed by Cumberland and Eldon

Background imageEldon Collection: The Eldon Arcade, Barnsley, early 1900s

The Eldon Arcade, Barnsley, early 1900s

Background imageEldon Collection: Barnsley Eldon Arcade early 1900s

Barnsley Eldon Arcade early 1900s

Background imageEldon Collection: SIR JOHN ELDON BANKES (1854 - 1946), English judge. Date: 1906

SIR JOHN ELDON BANKES (1854 - 1946), English judge. Date: 1906

Background imageEldon Collection: Sir John Eldon Gorst, 1835-1916

Sir John Eldon Gorst, 1835-1916
2603460 Sir John Eldon Gorst, 1835-1916. by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: British lawyer and politician. From The Review of Reviews, published 1891)

Background imageEldon Collection: Portrait of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon (oil on panel)

Portrait of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon (oil on panel)
CH445143 Portrait of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon (oil on panel) by Richmond, George (1809-96); 96x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEldon Collection: Legal figures (engraving)

Legal figures (engraving)
665447 Legal figures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Legal figures. Illustration for The Royal History of England (Murdoch, 1876)

Background imageEldon Collection: The Right Honourable John Scott Earl of Eldon (engraving)

The Right Honourable John Scott Earl of Eldon (engraving)
818917 The Right Honourable John Scott Earl of Eldon (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable John Scott Earl of Eldon)

Background imageEldon Collection: John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, Lord Chancellor

John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, Lord Chancellor
John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), British barrister and politician, serving as Lord Chancellor for a number of years during the early 19th century. circa 1810s

Background imageEldon Collection: Group portrait of John Scott, later 3rd Earl of Eldon, and his sisters Lady Selina Scott

Group portrait of John Scott, later 3rd Earl of Eldon, and his sisters Lady Selina Scott
CH445139 Group portrait of John Scott, later 3rd Earl of Eldon, and his sisters Lady Selina Scott and Lady Gertrude Scott (oil on canvas) by Eddis

Background imageEldon Collection: Portrait of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon, 1862 (pastel on paper)

Portrait of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon, 1862 (pastel on paper)
CH445142 Portrait of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon, 1862 (pastel on paper) by Ossani, Alessando (fl.1857-88); 63.5x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEldon Collection: Portrait of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon (chalk & w / c on paper) (pair to 445141)

Portrait of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon (chalk & w / c on paper) (pair to 445141)
CH445140 Portrait of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon (chalk & w/c on paper) (pair to 445141) by Downes, Thomas Price (fl.1835-87); 61x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEldon Collection: The Blessing of New Taxes!!!, c. 1819 (hand-coloured engraving)

The Blessing of New Taxes!!!, c. 1819 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562150 The Blessing of New Taxes!!!, c.1819 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageEldon Collection: The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving)

The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving)
1037753 The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated)

Background imageEldon Collection: SIR JOHN BANKES / JUDGE

SIR JOHN BANKES / JUDGE
SIR JOHN ELDON BANKES English judge Date: 1854 - 1946

Background imageEldon Collection: County Durham DL14 8 Map

County Durham DL14 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of County Durham DL14 8

Background imageEldon Collection: Conferring the Honorary Degree of D. C. L. Upon The Russian Embassador, 1834. Creator: John Doyle

Conferring the Honorary Degree of D. C. L. Upon The Russian Embassador, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Conferring the Honorary Degree of D.C.L. Upon The Russian Embassador, omitted by mistake in the ceremonies of the 10th June at Oxford, 1834

Background imageEldon Collection: Drill Extraordinary, or University Dicipline, 1834. Creator: John Doyle

Drill Extraordinary, or University Dicipline, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Drill Extraordinary, or University Dicipline, 1834. Prime Minister Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington holds the ceremonial mace

Background imageEldon Collection: John Scott, Earl of Eldon, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

John Scott, Earl of Eldon, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
John Scott, Earl of Eldon, c1884. John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838) British barrister and politician, educated at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne and University College, Oxford

Background imageEldon Collection: The Lord Chancellor, c1820. Creator: T Wright

The Lord Chancellor, c1820. Creator: T Wright
The Lord Chancellor, c1820. Portrait of John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. From an album containing portraits

Background imageEldon Collection: Le Roy le veut! G. R. c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank

Le Roy le veut! G. R. c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
" Le Roy le veut!" G. R. c1820. The King desires it! ; satirical cartoon of George IV being crowned with a bag of money

Background imageEldon Collection: Have you a precedent of this Commission? I believe not any, c1820. Creator: Unknown

Have you a precedent of this Commission? I believe not any, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Have you a precedent of this Commission? I believe not any, c1820. Satirical cartoon showing British judge John Scott, Earl of Eldon, holding a telescope and a bag of money

Background imageEldon Collection: John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, 19th century. Artist: H Wallis

John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, 19th century. Artist: H Wallis
John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, 19th century. Engraving after a portrait painted in 1826

Background imageEldon Collection: John Scott (1751-1838), 1st Earl of Eldon, Lord high Chancellor of Great Britain, 19th century

John Scott (1751-1838), 1st Earl of Eldon, Lord high Chancellor of Great Britain, 19th century

Background imageEldon Collection: Lord Chancellors of Great Britain, 1877

Lord Chancellors of Great Britain, 1877. Portraits of: John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon; Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux; Charles Christopher Pepys

Background imageEldon Collection: John Scott 1St Earl Of Eldon 1751 To 1838 Lawyer Judge Statesman And Lord High Chancellor Of Great

John Scott 1St Earl Of Eldon 1751 To 1838 Lawyer Judge Statesman And Lord High Chancellor Of Great Britain Engraved By H Robinson After Sir T Lawrence From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume

Background imageEldon Collection: John Scott 1St Earl Of Eldon, 1751 - 1838. Lawyer, Judge, Statesman And Lord High Chancellor Of

John Scott 1St Earl Of Eldon, 1751 - 1838. Lawyer, Judge, Statesman And Lord High Chancellor Of Great Britain. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London

Background imageEldon Collection: A Peep at the Premier

A Peep at the Premier: The Duke of Wellington examines a caricature of himself as a policeman and of his friend Eldon as a radical

Background imageEldon Collection: A Memento of the Great Public Question of Reform

A Memento of the Great Public Question of Reform
Reform Bill - A Memento of the Great Public Question of Reform - showing King William IV, the Duke of Sussex, Lord John Russell, Lord Grey (Prime Minister), Lord Althorpe, Lord Brougham

Background imageEldon Collection: Sir John Eldon Gorst

Sir John Eldon Gorst
SIR JOHN ELDON GORST lawyer and statesman (do not confuse with his son, who bore the same name) Date: 1835 - 1916

Background imageEldon Collection: St Johns, Upper Eldon

St Johns, Upper Eldon
This little church in the village of Eldon, near Kings Sombourne, Hampshire, claims to be the smallest in England. The village itself is only 25 feet long, with only 7 people! Date: 1930s

Background imageEldon Collection: Costume / Earl of Eldon

Costume / Earl of Eldon
John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon wears a double-breasted coat cut-away at the front & with an M-cut collar. A watch seal is also visible. Date: 1826

Background imageEldon Collection: Pale orange and cream hybrid rose, Lord Eldon, Rosa

Pale orange and cream hybrid rose, Lord Eldon, Rosa.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageEldon Collection: A Brighton hot bath, or preparations for the wedding, 1816 (etching)

A Brighton hot bath, or preparations for the wedding, 1816 (etching)
XJF867839 A Brighton hot bath, or preparations for the wedding, 1816 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.8320); English, out of copyright

Background imageEldon Collection: The Eldon Group, by De Marshall

The Eldon Group, by De Marshall

Background imageEldon Collection: A Radical Reformer, (ie) a Neck or Nothing Man! Dedicated to the Heads of the Nation'

A Radical Reformer, (ie) a Neck or Nothing Man! Dedicated to the Heads of the Nation"
XJF107806 " A Radical Reformer, (ie) a Neck or Nothing Man! Dedicated to the Heads of the Nation", pub. by Thomas Tegg, 1819 (etching) (b&w photo) by Cruikshank

Background imageEldon Collection: The House of Aubone Surtees, Father of Lady Eldon, Newcastle, Uk, 1881

The House of Aubone Surtees, Father of Lady Eldon, Newcastle, Uk, 1881

Background imageEldon Collection: JOHN ELDON GORST (1835-1916). British lawyer and politician. Photograph by W. & D

JOHN ELDON GORST (1835-1916). British lawyer and politician. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1892

Background imageEldon Collection: Sir John Eldon Gorst sends 8th Duke of Devonshire into well

Sir John Eldon Gorst sends 8th Duke of Devonshire into well
The Story of the Duke and the Bunnygorst (cont.). Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) as a rather lazy layabout

Background imageEldon Collection: Sir John Eldon Gorst aims gun at 8th Duke of Devonshire

Sir John Eldon Gorst aims gun at 8th Duke of Devonshire
The Story of the Duke and the Bunnygorst (cont.). Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) as a rather lazy layabout

Background imageEldon Collection: 8th Duke of Devonshire and Sir John Eldon Gorst

8th Duke of Devonshire and Sir John Eldon Gorst
The Story of the Duke and the Bunnygorst. Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) as a rather lazy layabout

Background imageEldon Collection: The Blessing of New Taxes John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty

The Blessing of New Taxes John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers. Sidmouth, Vansittart, Castlereagh, and Eldon Woolsack. Cartoon published London c1819



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"Eldon: A Name Woven into History's Tapestry" From the bustling Brunswick Works on Eldon Street to the iconic Eldon Arcade in Barnsley, the name "Eldon" has left an indelible mark on various facets of society. In the early 1900s, Trades Unionists flocked to Eldon Street for their steel sheep shears, crafted with precision by the skilled hands of the Sheep Shear Co-operative Society. This advertisement serves as a testament to their commitment towards providing quality tools for hardworking individuals. Beyond trade and industry, Eldon resonates in sports and politics alike. William Eldon Tucker emerges as a prominent figure in rugby, showcasing his prowess on the field and inspiring future generations with his passion for the game. Meanwhile, John Earl stands tall among legal luminaries as an esteemed judge whose wisdom shaped English jurisprudence during his time. The grandeur of Barnsley's Eldon Arcade transports us back to its early days in the 1900s when shoppers reveled in its vibrant atmosphere. The arcade became a hub where commerce thrived and dreams were nurtured within its walls. Delving further into history reveals Sir John Eldon Bankes, an eminent English judge who made significant contributions to legal discourse during 1906. His legacy endures through his profound impact on shaping justice systems that still resonate today. Sir John Eldon Gorst leaves behind a remarkable legacy too; born in 1835 and passing away in 1916, he dedicated himself tirelessly to public service throughout his life—a true embodiment of dedication and leadership. Portraits immortalize figures like John Scott—3rd Earl of Eldon—who graced canvases with noble grace alongside his sisters Lady Selina Scott. Their collective presence captures not only familial bonds but also glimpses into aristocratic circles that shaped society at large.