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Lord Althorp Collection

Lord Althorp, also known as John Spencer, was a prominent British politician and nobleman in the 18th century

Background imageLord Althorp Collection: The Smithfield Club Medal: obverse, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Smithfield Club Medal: obverse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Smithfield Club Medal: obverse, 1862. Commemorative medal with '...the likeness of the celebrated Wiseton shorthorn breeder, John Charles, Earl Spencer'

Background imageLord Althorp Collection: The late Earl Spencer - from a recent photograph, 1845. Creator: Smyth

The late Earl Spencer - from a recent photograph, 1845. Creator: Smyth
The late Earl Spencer - from a recent photograph, 1845. Portrait of British politician John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer

Background imageLord Althorp Collection: Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. Creator: John Doyle

Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. British politicians: Agad, here is the Police ; I shan t stir a peg ; I ll be off ; Then so shall I

Background imageLord Althorp Collection: The Reconciliation. An Affecting Scene, 1834. Creator: John Doyle

The Reconciliation. An Affecting Scene, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
The Reconciliation. An Affecting Scene, 1834. Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby; Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue; Sir James Robert George Graham; Edward John Littleton

Background imageLord Althorp Collection: Seconding a Motion or The Party of the Movement, 1833. Creator: John Doyle

Seconding a Motion or The Party of the Movement, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
Seconding a Motion or The Party of the Movement. 1833. John William Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough; Charles Manners Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury; Edward Smith Stanley

Background imageLord Althorp Collection: The Nursery, 1833. Creator: John Doyle

The Nursery, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
The Nursery, 1833. John Cam Hobhouse, Baron Broughton de Gyfford; Sir Francis Burdett; William Cobbett; John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer. British politians depicted as crying children

Background imageLord Althorp Collection: You May Know a Man by the Company He Keeps, 1833. Creator: John Doyle

You May Know a Man by the Company He Keeps, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
" You May Know a Man by the Company He Keeps", 1833. Burdett (Sir Francis Burdett), Cobbett (William Cobbett), Althorp (John Charles Spencer)

Background imageLord Althorp Collection: John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, British politician, c1830s (c1890). Creator: Unknown

John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, British politician, c1830s (c1890). Creator: Unknown
John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer (1782-1845), British politician, c1830s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

Background imageLord Althorp Collection: You may know a man by the company he keeps, 1833 (lithograph)

You may know a man by the company he keeps, 1833 (lithograph)
XJF2920867 You may know a man by the company he keeps, 1833 (lithograph) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868); Private Collection; (add.info)


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Lord Althorp, also known as John Spencer, was a prominent British politician and nobleman in the 18th century. He served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons during his political career, known for his progressive views on social reform and his dedication to public service. His efforts to improve working conditions for factory workers and support education initiatives earned him respect from both sides of the political spectrum. Despite facing criticism from some quarters, Lord Althorp remained steadfast in his beliefs and continued to fight for equality and justice for all. His legacy lives on through his contributions to British society and politics, making him a revered figure in history.