Earl Of Derby Collection

Death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, (c1860). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy

Prince Henry, Hotspur and Falstaff (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1, Act 5, Scene 4), first published 1796; reissued 1852

Thomas Stanley, Earl of Derby (engraving)
666316 Thomas Stanley, Earl of Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Stanley, Earl of Derby)

King Henry IV. Henry (1367-1413) was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, hence the other name by which he was known, Henry of Bolingbroke

Earl of Derby, 1840
1575998 Earl of Derby, 1840; (add.info.: Earl of Derby (29 March 1799 - 23 October 1869) English statesman, three times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Earl of Derby, 1860
1576012 Earl of Derby, 1860; (add.info.: Earl of Derby (29 March 1799 - 23 October 1869) English statesman, three times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Edward Henry Stanley, fifteenth Earl of Derby
863228 Edward Henry Stanley, fifteenth Earl of Derby; (add.info.: Edward Henry Stanley, fifteenth Earl of Derby (1826-1893). English politician

The review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park, 1860
1577481 The review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park, 1860; (add.info.: The review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park)

Bivouac of the Volunteers at the close of the Review, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Bivouac of the Volunteers at the close of the Review, 1860. Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park. The hospitality of the Earl of Derby...was on a scale of princely munificence;

The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - from a drawing by our special artist, 1860. About half-past two the first regiments of volunteers came upon the scene

The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - Huyton Lodge Volunteers... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - Huyton Lodge Volunteers entering the park, 1860. It was still very early in the day when crowds of visitors from Liverpool

The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - the Earl and Countess of... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - the Earl and Countess of Derby leaving Knowsley Hall for the Review, 1860

Scene from "King Richard the Second", at the Princess Theatre, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "King Richard the Second", at the Princess Theatre, 1857. London stage production of Shakespeare's "Richard II" with Charles Kean in the title role

Henry IV, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Henry IV, (c1911). King Henry IV of England. From a painting in the National Portrait Gallery'. Published in "The Portrait Book of Our Kings and Queens 1066-1911", edited by T

'Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby; Obit 1672, 1812. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby; Obit 1672, 1812. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign

The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K. G. c1860, (c1884
The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K.G. c1860, (c1884). Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869)

A game of foot-ball as played by certain Westminster boys, 1858. In this cartoon, Derby (in the crown) is on the left with Disraeli representing the Tories

The Earl of Derbys Stag Hounds, early 19th century, (c1955). Creator: Unknown
The Earl of Derbys Stag Hounds, early 19th century, (c1955). Hunting scene; dogs belonging to Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752-1834), after James Barenger

A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Creator: John Doyle
A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Satire of British politics, with politicians in a scene from " Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare

The Labour Commission (engraving)
1603294 The Labour Commission (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Labour Commission. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 May 1891)

The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving)
1058653 The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council)

Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1433-1504)

Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Prime Minister
" Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby(1799-1869), engraved by Holl from a photograph by Mayall, published by William Mackenzie (1882)Digital restoration by Pictore.(XXXL)

The Earl of Derby, 1860-69. Creator: John Jabez Edwin Mayall
The Earl of Derby, 1860-69. [Portrait of British Prime Minister Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby]. Albumen print

The Earl Marshal challenging the Earl of Derby (engraving)
3653461 The Earl Marshal challenging the Earl of Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl Marshal challenging the Earl of Derby)

Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament (engraving)
1052753 Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament)

The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House, III (b / w photo)
1063030 The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House, III (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Scotlands Choice (engraving)
819178 Young Scotlands Choice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Scotlands Choice)

Earl of Derby (b / w photo)
815982 Earl of Derby (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl of Derby, Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby, (1826-1893), British statesman

Edward Henry Smith Stanley (engraving)
815699 Edward Henry Smith Stanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Henry Smith Stanley (1826-1893)

Saving horses from a fire at the racing stables of Lord Derby at Newmarket (colour litho)
2779197 Saving horses from a fire at the racing stables of Lord Derby at Newmarket (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, the Prime Ministers of Queen Victorias Reign (litho)
1615760 The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, the Prime Ministers of Queen Victorias Reign (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Earl of Derby takes leave of the King of France and goes to his Cousin the Duke of Brittany (engraving)
814463 The Earl of Derby takes leave of the King of France and goes to his Cousin the Duke of Brittany (engraving) by English School

James Stanley, Earl of Derby (engraving)
666354 James Stanley, Earl of Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Stanley, Earl of Derby)

The Earl of Derby (engraving)
655510 The Earl of Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Derby)

The Earl of Derby, died 1893 (engraving)
2793855 The Earl of Derby, died 1893 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Derby, died 1893)

The late Earl of Derby, KG (b / w photo)
1604213 The late Earl of Derby, KG (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Earl of Derby, KG)

Knowsley, the Seat of the Earl of Derby, KG (engraving)
1597005 Knowsley, the Seat of the Earl of Derby, KG (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knowsley, the Seat of the Earl of Derby, KG)

A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving)
1046432 A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887)

The Earl of Derby (engraving)
1057652 The Earl of Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Derby)

The Earl of Derby, First Lord of the Treasury (engraving)
2771345 The Earl of Derby, First Lord of the Treasury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Derby, First Lord of the Treasury)

Earl of Derby taking leave of the King and Lords of France at Paris (engraving)
3655288 Earl of Derby taking leave of the King and Lords of France at Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Earl of Derby laying the First Stone of the University Museum, Oxford (engraving)
2785426 The Earl of Derby laying the First Stone of the University Museum, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley (engraving)
669984 The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley)

Knowsley Hall
LLM457695 Knowsley Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knowsley Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

The Earl of Derby
LLM455529 The Earl of Derby by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Derby. Illustration from The Modern Portrait Gallery (Cassell)

Charles Stanley, Earl of Derby (engraving)
6020851 Charles Stanley, Earl of Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Stanley, Earl of Derby)

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"The Earl of Derby: A Legacy of Power, Politics, and Sporting Pursuits" The Earl of Derby has left an indelible mark on history through his multifaceted life. From the dramatic events surrounding the death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 to his portrayal by Shakespeare as Prince Henry's ally and Falstaff's adversary in "King Henry, " Thomas Stanley, Earl of Derby, was a figure immersed in both political intrigue and literary fame. Throughout the centuries, the Earls of Derby continued to wield influence. The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, emerged as a prominent statesman during the mid-19th century. As Prime Minister from 1866 to 1868 and again from 1874 to 1880, he navigated complex issues such as labor reform with finesse. However, it wasn't just politics that defined this noble lineage. The Earl's passion for sporting pursuits is evident in various depictions throughout history. Whether it be leading his Stag Hounds or engaging in a spirited game of foot-ball with Westminster boys in 1858, he embodied an aristocratic love for outdoor activities. From one generation to another, power passed down within the family line. Thomas Stanley, first Earl of Derby during Elizabethan times held significant sway over English affairs while Edward Geoffrey Stanley rose to become Prime Minister under Queen Victoria's reign. In capturing their essence visually too; John Jabez Edwin Mayall immortalized The Earl himself through photography during his tenure from 1860-69 - showcasing not only his distinguished appearance but also hinting at the weighty responsibilities he bore. The legacy left behind by these influential figures continues even today. Their impact on British society can still be felt through institutions like The Labour Commission or moments when new conservative governments are formed – all shaped by their contributions.