Lord John Collection

Mary Quant with Warren Gold who owns Lord John of Carnaby Street, leaving Heathrow Airport for Rome. They will go on from Rome to France to give a series of fashion shows

Lord John (afterwards Earl) Russell (engraving)
662596 Lord John (afterwards Earl) Russell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John (afterwards Earl) Russell

Lord John as a young boy at Belvoir Castle (b / w photo)
466063 Lord John as a young boy at Belvoir Castle (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: John Manners)

Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: The Officious Passenger, 20 January 1866 (engraving)
6034602 Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: The Officious Passenger, 20 January 1866 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Officious Passenger)

Tourists in Carnaby Street, London, 10th August 1969

Fiddlestick versus broomstick, 1831. Paganini standing on a chair with a fiddle in one hand and bow in the other. Around the table sit John Key (Lord Mayor of London), Henry Brougham

A corporate body under the operation of the Royal Commission, c1835. A fat Lord Mayor sits in the stocks. On the right Lord John Russell attacks him

Lord John Russell, British Whig and Liberal statesman, 1875. John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, (1792-1878) served two terms as Prime Minister, 1846-1852 and 1865-1866

John Russell (1792-1878), 1st Earl Russell, English politician, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
John Russell (1792-1878), 1st Earl Russell, English politician, 1857. Russell served twice as prime minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, and gave the Liberal party its name

Lord John Russell (1792-1878) introducing the Reform Act of 1832 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Lord John Russell, English Whig and Liberal politician, 1850, (1888). John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, (1792-1878) served two terms as Prime Minister, 1846-1852 and 1865-1866

Lord John Russell, (1792-1878), 19th century. Statue of the British Whig and Liberal politician who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, English Whig and Liberal politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, English Whig and Liberal politician, c1890. Russell (1792-1878) was known as Lord John Russell until 1861 when he was created Earl

Letter from John Russell to Edward Maltby, Bishop of Durham, 4th November 1850. Artist: Lord John Russell
Letter from John Russell to Edward Maltby, Bishop of Durham, 4th November 1850. Letter commonly known as the Durham Letter written from Downing Street by Russell when Lord John Russell

Earl Russell, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Earl Russell, 19th century. The Right Honourable John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861

The Right Honourable John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Liberal statesman, c1880. Artist: DJ Pound
The Right Honourable John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Liberal statesman, c1880. Earl Russell (1792-1878) was a British Whig

John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Whig and Liberal politician, c1878
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Whig and Liberal politician, c1870. Russell (1792-1878) was known as Lord John Russell until 1861 when he was created Earl

Rest, and be Very Thankful, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
Rest, and be Very Thankful, 1866. An old and weary Lord Russell is being told by Britannia that he should now rest. This cartoon relates to the eight night debate on the second reading of

Pudding before Meat, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
Pudding before Meat, 1866. Earl Gr-v-n-r exclaims Why, John! Beef before Pudding! Dizzy adds Ha! Ha! What an Absurd Idea! Lord Russell lifts the lid on the meat dish

Going Down to the House, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
Going Down to the House, 1866. Lord Russell remarks Well, Bright, What do you Want? Jonny Bright replies Anything your Honour is Willing to Give me Now

The Officious Passenger, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
The Officious Passenger, 1866. Lord Russell is shown here as the ships captain. The Officious Passenger is John Bright. At the beginning of January

The New Foreign Secretary, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The New Foreign Secretary, 1865. Lord Russell introducing the Earl of Clarendon to Queen Victoria. After the death of Lord Palmerston, shortly after the general election of 1865

The Beadle and The Dane, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
The Beadle and The Dane, 1864. Lord John Russell says: Better take it! Half a Loafs better than no Bread, you know! In an effort to resolve the Schleswig-Holstein problem, Lord Russell

Papers! Papers! Papers!, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Papers! Papers! Papers!, 1864. John Russell says: Please, My Lord, Them Toris Would Be Much Obleeged for Papers. Lord Palmerston replies: Papers! Haven t They Got The Standard and the Herald

John In A Mess, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
John In A Mess, 1864. Britannia says: Put Down That Pen Directly, You Troublesome Boy. A Nice Mess You Have Got Yourself Into

A Dead Calm, 1862. Palmerston steers the ship of government at a time of dead calm. As he whistles for a wind, Earl Russell (at the front right) says he would be better employed spinning a yarn

The Parliamentary Python, 1862. The python at the Zoological Gardens in London had at this time laid some 100 eggs. Although she was incubating them

Packing up for the Holidays, 1860. Palmerston is packing away all the bills left over from the recently finished session. The Reform Bill had been left on the back-burner along with other proposed

An Up-hill Job, 1860. Mr Policeman Punch says, (compassionately), : Now, Little un, do you Think you ll be able to Shove that Perambulator Up them Steps

The New Russell Six-Pounder, 1860. At the beginning of March 1860, Lord John Russell, Foreign Secretary in Palmerstons Cabinet, introduced a Government proposal for parliamentary reform

The Good Little Robins burying the Bills in the Wood, 1858. There had been much infighting in Parliament on the relative merits of the two India Bills introduced by first Palmerston

Blondin Outdone, 1859. Palmerston, dressed in contemporary circus costume, wheeling a nervous looking Lord John Russell across a tightrope with Niagara Falls in the background

The Supporters of the Working Man, 1859. Disraeli introduced his Reform Bill to the House early in 1859. However, because it was seen as a blatant attempt to conjure up extra Conservative votes

Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves, 1859. After the defeat of Disraelis Reform Bill, Lord Derbys Conservative Government decided to go to the country in a General Election

The Last Pantomime of the Season, 1859. Disraeli introduced his Reform Bill to the House early in 1859. However, because it was seen as a blatant attempt to conjure up extra Conservative votes

Who Will Rouse Him?, 1859. The British Lion rests quietly against a wall whilst the three most prominent politicians advocating parliamentary reform prod him with reform spears

Reform Snap-Dragon, 1859. This shows (clockwise from left) Lord Derby, John Bright, Disraeli and Lord Russell. All of them are playing a popular party game in which they run the risk of getting their

Lord John Russell Born London 1792 - Entered
Lord John Russell. Born in London, 1792, - Entered Parliament 1813; London Stereoscopic Company (active 1854 - 1890); about 1870; Albumen silver print

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Lord John is a name that echoes through history, encompassing various individuals and moments in time. From the fashion world to politics, this name holds significance. In the swinging 60s, Lord John of Carnaby Street was at the forefront of style. Owned by Warren Gold and associated with Mary Quant, it became synonymous with the vibrant youth culture of London. But Lord John is not just a fashionable label; it also represents political power. Lord John Russell, later known as Earl Russell, was an influential British statesman in the 19th century. His engraved portrait captures his dignified presence and political prowess. Yet before he rose to prominence, Lord John was once a young boy at Belvoir Castle. A black and white photograph transports us back in time to witness his early years filled with innocence and curiosity. Political cartoons from Punch magazine shed light on other figures connected to Lord John's era. One such cartoon depicts John Bright as "The Officious Passenger, " highlighting the complexities of political relationships during that period. Lord John Russell's legacy extends beyond politics alone; it encompasses societal change too. The Reform Act of 1832 introduced by him revolutionized voting rights in Britain - an act depicted in historical illustrations capturing its importance. Throughout his life, Lord John remained committed to Whig and Liberal principles. His dedication shines through portraits that immortalize him as a stalwart figure within these movements. As we delve into history's annals, we encounter multiple representations Russell - each capturing different facets of his character and influence on society. From engravings showcasing his statesmanship to photographs revealing glimpses into his personal life - all contribute to our understanding of this remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on British history.