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Herbert Henry Asquith Collection

Herbert Henry Asquith, a prominent figure in British politics during the early 20th century, is captured in various moments that defined his career

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith visiting Ireland, 1914 (1951)

British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith visiting Ireland, 1914 (1951). Asquith visiting Ireland during the trouble over Irish Home Rule

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)

Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
5996562 Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by Guthrie, James (1874-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, 1852 - 1928

Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, 1852 - 1928
3083256 Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, 1852 - 1928.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Historic Meeting in London, 4 Sept 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

Historic Meeting in London, 4 Sept 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Historic Meeting in London,4 Sept 1914. A meeting at the Guildhall in London on September 4, 1914, during which Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith encouraged military recruitment for World War I.

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: 'Il Giocondo'- H H Asquith (engraving)

"Il Giocondo"- H H Asquith (engraving)
5986688 " Il Giocondo" - H H Asquith (engraving) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Il Giocondo")

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: The Debate on the Imprisoned Dynamiters, the Home Secretary (Mr Asquith)

The Debate on the Imprisoned Dynamiters, the Home Secretary (Mr Asquith) answering Mr J Redmond (engraving)
1038710 The Debate on the Imprisoned Dynamiters, the Home Secretary (Mr Asquith) answering Mr J Redmond (engraving) by Hall

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Democratic Finance (colour litho)

Democratic Finance (colour litho)
964605 Democratic Finance (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Democratic Finance. From Truth, 25 December 1909.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Presentation of our Future King to the Right Honourable the Home Secretary

Presentation of our Future King to the Right Honourable the Home Secretary
1604913 Presentation of our Future King to the Right Honourable the Home Secretary, who represented the British Empire on this Auspicious and Historical Occasion (engraving) by Woodville

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith (colour litho)

Herbert Henry Asquith (colour litho)
613439 Herbert Henry Asquith (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbert Henry Asquith, East Fife, 1 August 1891)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Wedding of Mr Asquith, Home Secretary, to Miss Margot Tennant, at St George s

Wedding of Mr Asquith, Home Secretary, to Miss Margot Tennant, at St George s, Hanover Square (litho)
1604778 Wedding of Mr Asquith, Home Secretary, to Miss Margot Tennant, at St George s, Hanover Square (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith, 1900s

Herbert Henry Asquith, 1900s
3507477 Herbert Henry Asquith, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Herbert Henry Asquith, (1852 - 1928)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: British WWI recruitment poster, 1915 (litho)

British WWI recruitment poster, 1915 (litho)
747150 British WWI recruitment poster, 1915 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A quotation from British Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith (b / w photo)

Herbert Henry Asquith (b / w photo)
6003993 Herbert Henry Asquith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbert Henry Asquith)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Crowds waiting outside Downing Street in London for news about... war, July 1914, (1933)

Crowds waiting outside Downing Street in London for news about... war, July 1914, (1933)
Crowds waiting outside Downing Street in London for news about whether Britain is going to war, July 1914, (1933). Shall It Be War or Peace

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Suffragettes trying to speak to the Prime Minister, London, 1908

Suffragettes trying to speak to the Prime Minister, London, 1908. Olive Fergus (left) and Mrs Frank Corbet flank Prime Minister Herbert Asquith (1852-1928)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: The Human Letters dispatched by Jessie Kenney to Mr Asquith at 10 Downing Street, London, 1909

The Human Letters dispatched by Jessie Kenney to Mr Asquith at 10 Downing Street, London, 1909. Part of the campaign by the suffragette movement to win the vote for women

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Mr Asquith watching men adjusting fuses, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Mr Asquith watching men adjusting fuses, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), British Liberal politician, was Prime Minister at the time

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: The launching of the War Loan, 1915

The launching of the War Loan, 1915.The platform at the great Guildhall meeting in support of the new loan. Mr. Asquith is seen speaking, with Mr

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Mr. Asquith inspecting the Royal Flying Corps, 1915

Mr. Asquith inspecting the Royal Flying Corps, 1915. Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith (1852-1928), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Larking with the Girls, 1906

Larking with the Girls, 1906. A cartoon featuring Prime Minister Asquith on the theme of womens suffrage. Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Recruits waiting outside the Central London Recruiting Depot, 1914

Recruits waiting outside the Central London Recruiting Depot, 1914. When World War I began in 1914 men rushed to join up and go to war

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: The Great Recruiting Meeting at the London Guildhall, 1914

The Great Recruiting Meeting at the London Guildhall, 1914. On the 4th September 1914 Prime Minster Asquith (1852-1928) began a recruitment drive at Londons Guildhall

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Waiting to enter the Guildhall for Mr. Asquiths first great call to arms meeting, 1914

Waiting to enter the Guildhall for Mr. Asquiths first great call to arms meeting, 1914. On the 4th September 1914 Prime Minster Asquith (1852-1928) began a recruitment drive at Londons Guildhall

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Herbert Asquith at the front, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920)

Herbert Asquith at the front, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920). Asquith was British Prime Minister until 1916. Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Herbert Asquith, British politician, (c1920). Artist: Walton Adams

Herbert Asquith, British politician, (c1920). Artist: Walton Adams
Herbert Asquith, British politician, (c1920). Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928) served as Liberal Prime Minister 1908-1916

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, British Prime Minister, 1926

Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, British Prime Minister, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, British Prime Minister, 1926. Portrait of Liberal politician Lord Asquith (1852-1928)

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith, British Liberal statesman, c1913

Herbert Henry Asquith, British Liberal statesman, c1913. Asquith (1852-1928) served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1905 until 1908, and as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1908 to 1916

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Lord Asquith (1852-1928), Earl of Oxford, British Liberal Statesman, 1925-1928

Lord Asquith (1852-1928), Earl of Oxford, British Liberal Statesman, 1925-1928
Lord Asquith, Earl of Oxford, British Liberal Statesman, 1925-1928. Asquith served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1905 to 1908 and Prime Minister between 1908 and 1916

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), British Liberal statesman, 1904. Artist: Spy

Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), British Liberal statesman, 1904. Artist: Spy
Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), British Liberal statesman, 1904. Asquith was Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1905 to 1908 and Prime Minister between 1908 and 1916

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: 1448941; out of copyright

1448941; out of copyright

Background imageHerbert Henry Asquith Collection: Mrs Asquith

Mrs Asquith


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Herbert Henry Asquith, a prominent figure in British politics during the early 20th century, is captured in various moments that defined his career. In 1914, we see him visiting Ireland as the Prime Minister of Britain, showcasing his commitment to diplomacy and unity within the United Kingdom. Alongside other notable statesmen of King George V's reign, Asquith stands out for his leadership and influence on national affairs. An engraving titled "Il Giocondo" portrays Asquith with an air of confidence and charisma befitting a man who held important positions such as Home Secretary. This image captures him engaging in a debate on imprisoned dynamiters, demonstrating his ability to handle challenging issues with composure and intelligence. Asquith's impact extended beyond domestic matters; he played a crucial role in shaping international relations. A color lithograph titled "Democratic Finance" highlights his efforts towards economic stability and fairness. Another engraving depicts the presentation of our future king to Asquith himself – an auspicious occasion that symbolizes his representation of the British Empire at its height. The personal life of it is showcased through these images. We witness his wedding to Miss Margot Tennant at St George's Church in Hanover Square – a joyous moment amidst political responsibilities. A black-and-white photograph from the early 1900s reveals him as an individual with determination etched onto his face. Amidst World War I, when recruitment was crucial for national defense, an impactful lithograph poster featuring Asquith urged citizens to join their country's cause against adversity – reflecting both his leadership skills and patriotism. Lastly, a poignant image shows crowds anxiously waiting outside Downing Street for news about war developments in July 1914. This snapshot encapsulates the weighty decisions faced by leaders like Asquith during times of crisis.