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Lord Chancellor Collection

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Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, bishop

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Sir Thomas More, 1527, (1902). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Sir Thomas More, 1527, (1902). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Sir Thomas More, 1527, (1902). Portrait of More (1478-1535) as Henry VIIIs Lord Chancellor. More refused to subscribe to the Act of Supremacy which made Henry the head of the English Church

Background imageLord Chancellor 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 imageLord Chancellor Collection: Pathfinders - Sir Francis Bacon, after 1731, (1922). Creator: Unknown

Pathfinders - Sir Francis Bacon, after 1731, (1922). Creator: Unknown
Pathfinders - Sir Francis Bacon, after 1731, (1922). Portrait of English philosopher, scientist and statesman Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans. Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Heneage Finch 1St. Earl Of Nottingham, Baron Finch Of Daventry, 1621-1682

Heneage Finch 1St. Earl Of Nottingham, Baron Finch Of Daventry, 1621-1682. Lord Chancellor Of England. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Lord Loeeburn, Lord High Chancellor in 1908, portrait bust, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Lord Loeeburn, Lord High Chancellor in 1908, portrait bust, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Lord Loeeburn, Lord High Chancellor in 1908, portrait bust, 1912

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: R.B. Haldane, War Sed'y in 1908, portrait bust, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

R.B. Haldane, War Sed'y in 1908, portrait bust, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
R.B. Haldane, War Sed'y in 1908, portrait bust, 1912

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: LORD MACKAY, THE LORD CHANCELLOR, WEARING WIG IN CHAMBERS 11 / 12 / 1992

LORD MACKAY, THE LORD CHANCELLOR, WEARING WIG IN CHAMBERS 11 / 12 / 1992
LORD MACKAY, THE LORD CHANCELLOR, WEARING WIG IN CHAMBERS 11/12/1992

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald, 1931, (1935). Creator: Unknown

The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald, 1931, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald, 1931, (1935). British politicians in the newly formed National Government which contained members of the Conservative Party, Liberals

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne

Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne
Vintage illustration of Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne (27 November 1812 - 4 May 1895) was an English lawyer and politician. He served twice as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII, English lawyer, author, statesman (1478-1535)

Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII, English lawyer, author, statesman (1478-1535)
FLO4645783 Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII, English lawyer, author, statesman (1478-1535). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567), Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Edward VI

Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567), Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Edward VI
FLO4645938 Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567), Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Edward VI. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Henry Brougham opening the Social Science Congress, 1850

Henry Brougham opening the Social Science Congress, 1850
3477973 Henry Brougham opening the Social Science Congress, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving)

John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving)
1574765 John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863) British lawyer and statesman

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Portrait of Farrer Herschell

Portrait of Farrer Herschell
672666 Portrait of Farrer Herschell; (add.info.: Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell (2 November 1837 - 1 March 1899) was Lord Chancellor of Great Britain in 1886

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Lord Chancellor presiding in the court of chancery, Lincolns Inn Hall

Lord Chancellor presiding in the court of chancery, Lincolns Inn Hall. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an
FLO4669320 Lord Chancellor presiding in the court of chancery, Lincolns Inn Hall. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Henry Brougham opening the Social Science Congress, 1850

Henry Brougham opening the Social Science Congress, 1850
3477974 Henry Brougham opening the Social Science Congress, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Portrait of Thomas Erskine

Portrait of Thomas Erskine
864186 Portrait of Thomas Erskine; (add.info.: Thomas Erskine, first Baron Erskine (1750-1823) Scottish-born British jurist and statesman: Lord Chancellor 1806: Friend of CJ Fox and RB Sheridan

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving)

John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving)
1574766 John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst, 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863) British lawyer and statesman

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: A scene within the Lord Chancellor's Court

A scene within the Lord Chancellor's Court
5616103 A scene within the Lord Chancellor's Court; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene within the Lord Chancellor's Court, Westminster Hall. Dated 19th Century)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Paul of Burgos, aka Pablo de Santa Maria, Paul de Santa Maria, and Pauli episcopi Burgensis, c

Paul of Burgos, aka Pablo de Santa Maria, Paul de Santa Maria, and Pauli episcopi Burgensis, c
3473308 Paul of Burgos, aka Pablo de Santa Maria, Paul de Santa Maria, and Pauli episcopi Burgensis, c, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Elizabeth Jenkes, Lady Rich, wife to Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567)

Elizabeth Jenkes, Lady Rich, wife to Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567)
FLO4645922 Elizabeth Jenkes, Lady Rich, wife to Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567), Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Edward VI

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Portrait of Hugh McCalmont Cairns

Portrait of Hugh McCalmont Cairns
672635 Portrait of Hugh McCalmont Cairns; (add.info.: Hugh Cairns - Tinted lithograph Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns (27 December 1819 - 2 April 1885)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Portrait of Hugh McCalmont Cairns

Portrait of Hugh McCalmont Cairns
672634 Portrait of Hugh McCalmont Cairns; (add.info.: Hugh Cairns - Tinted lithograph Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns (27 December 1819 - 2 April 1885)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Portrait of Roundell Palmer

Portrait of Roundell Palmer
672560 Portrait of Roundell Palmer; (add.info.: Lord Selbourne, Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne (27 November 1812-4 May 1895), was a British lawyer and politician

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Portrait of Roundell Palmer

Portrait of Roundell Palmer
672640 Portrait of Roundell Palmer; (add.info.: Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne (27 November 1812-4 May 1895), was a British lawyer and politician

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858....after a long absence from what may be called out-of-door public life

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 1622-1686, Maria Eufrosyne of Pfalz-Zweibrücken, 1625-1687, 1653

Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 1622-1686, Maria Eufrosyne of Pfalz-Zweibrücken, 1625-1687, 1653
Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 1622-1686, Maria Eufrosyne of Pfalz-Zweibrucken, 1625-1687, 1653

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, 1622-1686, 17th century. Creator: Henrik Münnichhofen

Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, 1622-1686, 17th century. Creator: Henrik Münnichhofen
Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, 1622-1686, 17th century

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 1622-1686, 17th century. Creator: Richard Sylvius

Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 1622-1686, 17th century. Creator: Richard Sylvius
Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 1622-1686, 17th century

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie (1622-86), Lord Chancellor, count. Creator: Alexander Cooper

Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie (1622-86), Lord Chancellor, count. Creator: Alexander Cooper
Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie (1622-86), Lord Chancellor, count, Unknown date

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Inauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Inauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. The statue of the great mathematician and astronomer, from the hand of W

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Axel Oxenstierna af Södemöre, Count, Chancellor, 1635. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz

Axel Oxenstierna af Södemöre, Count, Chancellor, 1635. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
Axel Oxenstierna af Sodemore (1583-1654), Count, Chancellor, 1635

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Lord High Chancellor of England, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Lord High Chancellor of England, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Lord High Chancellor of England, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Statue of Lord Somers, by W. C. Marshall, R.A. 1856. Creator: Unknown

Statue of Lord Somers, by W. C. Marshall, R.A. 1856. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Somers, by W. C. Marshall, R.A. 1856. Rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament in London. One of the statues...with which St. Stephen's Hall is being gradually ornamented

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Life Peerages - the Assistant-Keeper of the Records Reading the Peerage Patent at the Bar of

Life Peerages - the Assistant-Keeper of the Records Reading the Peerage Patent at the Bar of the Hou Creator: Unknown
Life Peerages - the Assistant-Keeper of the Records Reading the Peerage Patent at the Bar of the House of Lords, 1856. The patent of the Earl of Huntingdon was almost illegible from age

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 7, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 7, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 7, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Michael Boyle, Archbishop of Armagh; Obit 1702, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton

Michael Boyle, Archbishop of Armagh; Obit 1702, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Michael Boyle, Archbishop of Armagh; Obit 1702, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: John Hay, Earl of Tweeddale [proof], c. 1710. Creator: John Smith

John Hay, Earl of Tweeddale [proof], c. 1710. Creator: John Smith
John Hay, Earl of Tweeddale [proof], c. 1710

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: 'Trial of the Pyx', at the Office of the Comptroller-General of the Exchequer, Whitehall, 1854

"Trial of the Pyx", at the Office of the Comptroller-General of the Exchequer, Whitehall, 1854. The trial takes place in the principal apartment of the Exchequer-office

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Right Hon. Lord Truro, Lord High Chancellor, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Right Hon. Lord Truro, Lord High Chancellor, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Lord Truro, Lord High Chancellor, 1850. On Wednesday morning, the occasion of Sir Thomas Wilde, now Lord Truro, taking the oaths and his seat as Lord Chancellor

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple, [London], 1862. The Lord Chancellor's levee. On Monday week the Courts of Law met after the long vacation

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Our Illustration represents the House of Lords as it appeared on the 6th February during the ceremony of delivering her Majesty's Speech...the

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788

There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191248 There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Westminster Hunt, published by 1788 (hand-coloured etching)

The Westminster Hunt, published by 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191200 The Westminster Hunt, published by 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Lord Brougham's railway nightmare

Lord Brougham's railway nightmare
3733967 Lord Brougham's railway nightmare. by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Lord Brougham's railway nightmare)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Queens Speech

Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Queens Speech, the Faithful Commons at the Bar (engraving)
1596875 Opening of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Queens Speech, the Faithful Commons at the Bar (engraving) by Wilson

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Court of Claims to perform Services at the Coronation, the Sitting in the Council Chamber

The Court of Claims to perform Services at the Coronation, the Sitting in the Council Chamber, Whitehall
1628718 The Court of Claims to perform Services at the Coronation, the Sitting in the Council Chamber, Whitehall, 4 December (engraving) by Stewart

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: In the House of Lords, the Ministerial Bench (engraving)

In the House of Lords, the Ministerial Bench (engraving)
1615040 In the House of Lords, the Ministerial Bench (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the House of Lords, the Ministerial Bench)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Queen and her Parliament, the Lord Chancellor presenting the Address of the House of Lords to

The Queen and her Parliament, the Lord Chancellor presenting the Address of the House of Lords to Her Majesty at
1597642 The Queen and her Parliament, the Lord Chancellor presenting the Address of the House of Lords to Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace (litho) by Begg

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Swearing-In the New Lord Chancellor at Westminster Hall (engraving)

Swearing-In the New Lord Chancellor at Westminster Hall (engraving)
1058172 Swearing-In the New Lord Chancellor at Westminster Hall (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swearing-In the New Lord Chancellor at Westminster Hall)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Cardinal Wolseys last interview with King Henry VIII, 1529 (colour litho)

Cardinal Wolseys last interview with King Henry VIII, 1529 (colour litho)
5999521 Cardinal Wolseys last interview with King Henry VIII, 1529 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardinal Wolseys last interview with King Henry VIII)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet, 3 May (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet, 3 May (engraving)
1629652 The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet, 3 May (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Officers of Parliament, 1894 (litho)

Officers of Parliament, 1894 (litho)
1604706 Officers of Parliament, 1894 (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers of Parliament, 1894)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Ministerial Dinner given by Mr Gladstone at 10, Downing Street, Saturday, 17 February (engraving)

Ministerial Dinner given by Mr Gladstone at 10, Downing Street, Saturday, 17 February (engraving)
1604562 Ministerial Dinner given by Mr Gladstone at 10, Downing Street, Saturday, 17 February (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: King Edward VIIs First Act of Government, His Majesty subscribing the Oath for the Security of

King Edward VIIs First Act of Government, His Majesty subscribing the Oath for the Security of the Church of Scotland
1593886 King Edward VIIs First Act of Government, His Majesty subscribing the Oath for the Security of the Church of Scotland (litho) by Begg

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The State Opening of Parliament, 16 January, King Edward VII

The State Opening of Parliament, 16 January, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra passing through the Royal Gallery of
1629887 The State Opening of Parliament, 16 January, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra passing through the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords (litho) by Wilson

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The recognition at the coronation of Henry VII, Sunday, October 30, 1485 (litho)

The recognition at the coronation of Henry VII, Sunday, October 30, 1485 (litho)
665037 The recognition at the coronation of Henry VII, Sunday, October 30, 1485 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The High Officials of the Coronation (engraving)

The High Officials of the Coronation (engraving)
1629783 The High Officials of the Coronation (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Officials of the Coronation, awaiting the King, Clergy)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: King Edward VII and his First Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Message from the King in

King Edward VII and his First Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Message from the King in the House of Lords
1593875 King Edward VII and his First Parliament, the Lord Chancellor reading the Message from the King in the House of Lords, 25 January (litho) by Wilson

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The New Government, a Cabinet Council (litho)

The New Government, a Cabinet Council (litho)
1600692 The New Government, a Cabinet Council (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Government, a Cabinet Council)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Lord Mayors Banquet at Guildhall (engraving)

The Lord Mayors Banquet at Guildhall (engraving)
1100397 The Lord Mayors Banquet at Guildhall (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Banquet at Guildhall)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Roundell Palmer (oil on canvas)

Roundell Palmer (oil on canvas)
3035888 Roundell Palmer (oil on canvas) by Ouless, Walter William (1847-1933); 126x99 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Roundell Palmer)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving)

Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving)
XJF397657 Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Pitt Fall, January 1789. Creator: Frederick George Byron

The Pitt Fall, January 1789. Creator: Frederick George Byron
The Pitt Fall, January 1789. Formerly attributed to Thomas Rowlandson

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor of England and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I (engraving)

Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor of England and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I (engraving)
3638984 Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor of England and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne, British lawyer and Liberal politician, 1872 (litho)

Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne, British lawyer and Liberal politician, 1872 (litho)
5233635 Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne, British lawyer and Liberal politician, 1872 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roundell Palmer)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Lord Chancellor (engraving)

The Lord Chancellor (engraving)
1057093 The Lord Chancellor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Chancellor)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Opening of Parliament (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1052713 The Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: House of Lords, the Lord Chancellor pronouncing Judgment in the Case of the Queen v O Connell

House of Lords, the Lord Chancellor pronouncing Judgment in the Case of the Queen v O Connell (engraving)
1625081 House of Lords, the Lord Chancellor pronouncing Judgment in the Case of the Queen v O Connell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of Lords)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Lord Halsbury (Lord Chancellor) receiving the Freedom of the Merchant Taylors Company (engraving)

Lord Halsbury (Lord Chancellor) receiving the Freedom of the Merchant Taylors Company (engraving)
1050550 Lord Halsbury (Lord Chancellor) receiving the Freedom of the Merchant Taylors Company (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell, English liberal statesman (b / w photo)

Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell, English liberal statesman (b / w photo)
981796 Farrer Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell, English liberal statesman (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farrer Herschell)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Clouds that Gather round the Setting Sun (colour litho)

The Clouds that Gather round the Setting Sun (colour litho)
977880 The Clouds that Gather round the Setting Sun (colour litho) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clouds that Gather round the Setting Sun)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice by the Queen (engraving)

The Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice by the Queen (engraving)
1061251 The Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice by the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Royal Courts of Justice by the Queen)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Lord Salisburys New Cabinet (b / w photo)

Lord Salisburys New Cabinet (b / w photo)
1100001 Lord Salisburys New Cabinet (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Salisburys New Cabinet)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Philip Yorke (engraving)

Philip Yorke (engraving)
820788 Philip Yorke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Yorke. 1st Earl of Hardwicke. English lawyer and politician who served as Lord Chancellor)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: John Scott (engraving)

John Scott (engraving)
816354 John Scott (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving)

The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562146 The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Canon Wilberforce (litho)

Canon Wilberforce (litho)
2788045 Canon Wilberforce (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canon Wilberforce. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: A Sketch of the Interior View of the House of Lords, representing the Trial of Her

A Sketch of the Interior View of the House of Lords, representing the Trial of Her
2489055 A Sketch of the Interior View of the House of Lords, representing the Trial of Her Majesty Queen Caroline, pub. 1820 (b/w engraving) by English School

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)

A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)
2636967 A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speaker (left); Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple (engraving)

The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple (engraving)
1587937 The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Chancellor Collection: Sketches at the Lord Mayors Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball on Twelfth Night (engraving)

Sketches at the Lord Mayors Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball on Twelfth Night (engraving)
1590924 Sketches at the Lord Mayors Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball on Twelfth Night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"The Lord Chancellor: A Historical Figure in the Realm of Law and Politics" The role of the Lord Chancellor holds a significant place in British history, embodying power, wisdom, and influence. From Sir Thomas More to Charles Lord Talbot, this caption explores the diverse personalities who have held this esteemed position throughout the centuries. Sir Thomas More, known for his unwavering principles and moral compass, served as Lord Chancellor in 1527. His portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger captures his intellectual depth and devotion to justice. Cardinal Wolsey was another prominent figure who held the title during the early 1500s. An enigmatic character depicted in an unknown artist's painting from 1890, he symbolizes both ambition and downfall. Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham, Baron Finch Of Daventry exemplified a different era as Lord Chancellor from 1621-1682. The book "Lodges British Portraits" published in London in 1823 immortalizes his image alongside other notable figures. Lord Brougham's railway nightmare showcases how even those holding high office can be plagued by anxieties. This intriguing piece reflects on a unique aspect of being a Lord Chancellor - dealing with unexpected challenges beyond legal matters. The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald captured in 1935 provides insight into political dynamics during that time period. Though not specifically focused on their roles as Lords Chancellors, it reminds us that these individuals were part of broader governmental structures shaping Britain's destiny. Sir Thomas More bids farewell to his daughter through color lithographs while another engraving portrays him observing monks going to execution from prison windows. These poignant images depict moments when personal convictions clashed with official duties – illustrating dilemmas faced by many Lords Chancellors throughout history. A letter from Charles II to Chancellor Lord Clarendon dated June 7th, 1662 serves as a reminder of the correspondence that shaped legal and political decisions.

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