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Lord John Russell Collection

Lord John Russell was a prominent figure in British politics during the mid-19th century

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell

Lord John Russell
3585554 Lord John Russell; (add.info.: Lord John Russell, 1792-1878. On the defeat of Robert Peel in 1846, Russell became Prime Minister in his place)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell, 1850

Lord John Russell, 1850
3585534 Lord John Russell, 1850; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, (1792 - 1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Portrait of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell

Portrait of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
3521631 Portrait of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell; (add.info.: Portrait of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) a leading Whig and Liberal politician who served as Prime Minister

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell, 1854

Lord John Russell, 1854
3585532 Lord John Russell, 1854; (add.info.: Lord John Russell (1792-1878). English statesman, In February 1854 he introduced a new Reform Bill, but had to withdraw it in April of the same year

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell, 1838

Lord John Russell, 1838
3585533 Lord John Russell, 1838; (add.info.: Lord John Russell (1792-1878). English statesman, 1838.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: The City of London Election in Guildhall: Lord John Russell, M.P. returning thanks, 1857

The City of London Election in Guildhall: Lord John Russell, M.P. returning thanks, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The City of London Election in Guildhall: Lord John Russell, M.P. returning thanks, 1857. Lord J. Russell, accompanied by various members of his committee, entered the hall

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: New London Cries or all the talents making themselves useful!, published May 1807. Creator: Unknown

New London Cries or all the talents making themselves useful!, published May 1807. Creator: Unknown
New London Cries or all the talents making themselves useful!, published May 1807. Intended as a Frontispiece to the Satirical Poem of all the Talents'

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Right Hon. Lord John Russell, M.P, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Right Hon. Lord John Russell, M.P, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Right Hon. Lord John Russell, M.P, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Presentation of the Address of the Corporation of London to Her Majesty... 1850. Creator: Unknown

Presentation of the Address of the Corporation of London to Her Majesty... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of the Address of the Corporation of London to Her Majesty, in St. George's Hall, Windsor Castle, 1850. The City of London, the University of Oxford

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell (engraving)

Lord John Russell (engraving)
1734005 Lord John Russell (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (18 August 1792 - 28 May 1878), known by his courtesy title Lord John Russell before 1861

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: John Russell (engraving)

John Russell (engraving)
812541 John Russell (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, known as Lord John Russell before 1861)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Sir Robert Peel announcing his conversion to free trade principles during the debate on the Corn

Sir Robert Peel announcing his conversion to free trade principles during the debate on the Corn Laws in the House of
6033024 Sir Robert Peel announcing his conversion to free trade principles during the debate on the Corn Laws in the House of Commons, Westminster, 22 January 1846 (photogravure) by Wilson

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell, 1861. Creator: John Jabez Edwin Mayall

Lord John Russell, 1861. Creator: John Jabez Edwin Mayall
Lord John Russell, 1861. [Portrait of British prime minister John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, who also served as First Lord of the Treasury]. Albumen print

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell (photo)

Lord John Russell (photo)
611552 Lord John Russell (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell (photo)

Lord John Russell (photo)
611550 Lord John Russell (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: The new Christmas pantomime (litho)

The new Christmas pantomime (litho)
983785 The new Christmas pantomime (litho) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Christmas pantomime)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell Introducing the First Reform Bill, A. D. 1831 (engraving)

Lord John Russell Introducing the First Reform Bill, A. D. 1831 (engraving)
663560 Lord John Russell Introducing the First Reform Bill, A.D. 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves (engraving)

Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves (engraving)
2777149 Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell at the Soiree of the Leeds Mechanics Institution and Literary Society (engraving)

Lord John Russell at the Soiree of the Leeds Mechanics Institution and Literary Society (engraving)
1618641 Lord John Russell at the Soiree of the Leeds Mechanics Institution and Literary Society (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Her Majestys Cabinet Ministers (engraving)

Her Majestys Cabinet Ministers (engraving)
1617234 Her Majestys Cabinet Ministers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Cabinet Ministers)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell forming the New Administration (engraving)

Lord John Russell forming the New Administration (engraving)
1594204 Lord John Russell forming the New Administration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell forming the New Administration)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell in the House of Commons (engraving)

Lord John Russell in the House of Commons (engraving)
6020457 Lord John Russell in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell in the House of Commons)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell, c. 1860s (b / w photo)

Lord John Russell, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
696671 Lord John Russell, c.1860s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Earl Russell

Earl Russell
LLM455524 Earl Russell by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl Russell. Illustration from The Modern Portrait Gallery (Cassell, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: John Russell (engraving)

John Russell (engraving)
812539 John Russell (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, known as Lord John Russell before 1861)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Prime Minister 1846-1852 and 1865-1866 (litho)

Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Prime Minister 1846-1852 and 1865-1866 (litho)
3100144 Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Prime Minister 1846-1852 and 1865-1866 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Sketches of the Election (engraving)

Sketches of the Election (engraving)
1587445 Sketches of the Election (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Election. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 April 1857)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell (engraving)

Lord John Russell (engraving)
666137 Lord John Russell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Annual meeting of the British and Foreign School Society (engraving)

Annual meeting of the British and Foreign School Society (engraving)
586995 Annual meeting of the British and Foreign School Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Annual meeting of the British and Foreign School Society (engraving)

Annual meeting of the British and Foreign School Society (engraving)
586942 Annual meeting of the British and Foreign School Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Mr John Bright opposing the Government Reform Bill on its introduction, 28 February 1859 (engraving)

Mr John Bright opposing the Government Reform Bill on its introduction, 28 February 1859 (engraving)
604413 Mr John Bright opposing the Government Reform Bill on its introduction, 28 February 1859 (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell

Lord John Russell
LLM457078 Lord John Russell by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell. Illustration for The Maclise Portrait Gallery of Illustrious Literary Characters)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell laying the New Reform Bill on the Table of the House of Commons (engraving)

Lord John Russell laying the New Reform Bill on the Table of the House of Commons (engraving)
2772865 Lord John Russell laying the New Reform Bill on the Table of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell, MP for the City of London (engraving)

Lord John Russell, MP for the City of London (engraving)
2772664 Lord John Russell, MP for the City of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell, MP for the City of London)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Liberal politician and Prime Minister (engraving)

Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Liberal politician and Prime Minister (engraving)
3638183 Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British Liberal politician and Prime Minister (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: British Prime Ministers (engraving)

British Prime Ministers (engraving)
1048758 British Prime Ministers (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Prime Ministers)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: City of London Election (engraving)

City of London Election (engraving)
1096030 City of London Election (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of London Election)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: City of London Election in Guildhall (engraving)

City of London Election in Guildhall (engraving)
614477 City of London Election in Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of London Election in Guildhall: Lord John Russell)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: 'Not Quite Such A Fine Child As The Last

Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: "Not Quite Such A Fine Child As The Last!", 21 February 1852 (engraving)
6034577 Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: " Not Quite Such A Fine Child As The Last!", 21 February 1852 (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Punch cartoon: Lord John Russell in a fog (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Lord John Russell in a fog (engraving)
5237217 Punch cartoon: Lord John Russell in a fog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell in a fog)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: The New Ministry, the Cabinet (engraving)

The New Ministry, the Cabinet (engraving)
1601488 The New Ministry, the Cabinet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Ministry, the Cabinet)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: The Vienna Conference (engraving)

The Vienna Conference (engraving)
1602182 The Vienna Conference (engraving) by Anelay, Henry (1817-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vienna Conference. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 May 1855)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John (Afterwards Earl) Russell (engraving)

Lord John (Afterwards Earl) Russell (engraving)
1039662 Lord John (Afterwards Earl) Russell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John (Afterwards Earl) Russell

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: A Plain Question (engraving)

A Plain Question (engraving)
2777170 A Plain Question (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Plain Question. Cartoon, 27 March 1852)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell (Earl Russell) (engraving)

Lord John Russell (Earl Russell) (engraving)
670542 Lord John Russell (Earl Russell) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell (Earl Russell)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell introducing the Reform Bill (engraving)

Lord John Russell introducing the Reform Bill (engraving)
604455 Lord John Russell introducing the Reform Bill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord John Russell Collection: Lord John Russell (photo)

Lord John Russell (photo)
611553 Lord John Russell (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord John Russell); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright



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Lord John Russell was a prominent figure in British politics during the mid-19th century. Born in 1792, he served as Prime Minister twice and played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape. In c. 1851, an oil painting captured Lord John Russell's dignified presence. The artist skillfully portrayed his charismatic personality, which earned him respect among his peers. An engraving further immortalized his legacy. This detailed depiction showcased his refined features and distinguished demeanor, reflecting the statesman's influential position within society. One notable moment in Lord John Russell's career occurred when Sir Robert Peel announced his conversion to free trade principles during a heated debate on the Corn Laws in Westminster on January 22, 1846. A photogravure captured this historic event, highlighting Russell's active participation and commitment to progressive economic policies. Another photograph taken by John Jabez Edwin Mayall in 1861 revealed Lord John Russell at a later stage of his life. The image exuded wisdom and experience gained from years of public service, not only involved in politics but also had an appreciation for cultural events like Christmas pantomimes. A lithograph depicted him enjoying one such performance with great enthusiasm, showcasing his ability to find joy amidst demanding responsibilities. His dedication to reform is evident through engravings depicting moments such as "Lord John Russell Introducing the First Reform Bill" in 1831 or attending soirées at institutions like Leeds Mechanics Institution and Literary Society. As part of Her Majesty's Cabinet Ministers, an engraving featured Lord John Russell alongside other influential figures who shaped Britain's governance system during that era.