Prime Minister Collection (page 2)

Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Churchill, 23 February 1940, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Churchill, 23 February 1940, (1945). Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940)

Churchill, Brooke, and Montgomery on the German-held east bank of the Rhine, 25th March, 1945. After Operation Plunder, Churchill, Montgomery, and a party of U.S

Sir Robert Peel, British statesman, c1836 (1936). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. I, 1840-1854, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

Prince and Princess Ito of Japan and their family, 1909. Artist: Herbert Ponting
Prince and Princess Ito of Japan and their family, 1909. Ito Hirobumi (1841-1909) was educated in Japan and Britain. He served as prime minister four times between 1885 and 1901

PIERRE TRUDEAU (1919-2000). Canadian politician. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, December 1971

DAVID LLOYD GEORGE (1863-1945). British statesman. Oil over a photograph, c1915

Winston Churchill at the Kent Agricultural Show in Maidstone 15th July 1948

Franklin Roosevelt
1941: American statesman and the 32nd President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Statue of Sir Winston Churchill, Parliament Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Big Four (French Premier Georges Clemenceau, American President Woodrow Wilson)
TREATY OF VERSAILLES, 1919. The Big Four (French Premier Georges Clemenceau, American President Woodrow Wilson, English Prime Minister David Lloyd George)

Wwii: Potsdam Conference
WWII: POTSDAM CONFERENCE. Premier Joseph Stalin, President Harry S. Truman and Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill on the opening day of the Potsdam Conference: oil over a photograph, 17 July 1945

Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966815 Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025378 A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806); Albinia

The Giant Factotum amusing himself, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190489 The Giant Factotum amusing himself, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Members of the cabinet of Britains Labour government elected in the 1945 General Election (b / w photo)
6015255 Members of the cabinet of Britains Labour government elected in the 1945 General Election (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Margaret Thatcher and Virginia Bottomley in hovercraft - June 1983

Prime minister James Callaghan with his chancellor Denis Healey and Antony Crosland seen here at Heathrow airport. 26th June 1976

Comedian Ken Dodd and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1980, tickling sticks at the ready

Norman Tebbit Conservative MP with Margaret Thatcher after the Election victory in 1987

A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century. A satirical political cartoon of the Duke of Wellington. Wellington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in 1827

Charles, Second Earl Grey, British statesman, c1828 (1936). Premier 1830-1834, 1883. From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. I, 1840-1854, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, British statesman, 1846 (c1905). Palmerston (1784-1865) served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid 19th century

The Reform Bill, 1832 (c1850s). The Rt Hon Earl Grey introduced the Reform Act in Parliament in 1832. It was intended to make wide-ranging changes to the British electoral system

The Conservative Programme, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Conservative Programme, 1872. This cartoon shows Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Leader of the Conservative Party. He is being questioned by Lord Abercorn about the Conservative policy

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XCF1127272 Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904); 64.8x52.1 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Gladstones House
circa 1890: Hawarden Castle in Flintshire, North Wales, home of British prime minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898). (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

BENJAMIN DISRAELI (1804-1881). 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. English statesman and writer. Original carte-de-visite photograph

WILLAM EWART GLADSTONE (1809-1898). English statesman. Campaigning for the Liberal party in the General Election of 1880, William Gladstone addresses a crowd in Edinburgh, Scotland, 5 April 1880

EDITORIAL Winston Churchill in the garden of 10 Downing Street, during World War Two. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, 1874 - 1965

SCOTT MORRISON BUSHFIRE PRESSER
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference on the governments bushfire response at Parliament House in Canberra, Saturday, January 4, 2020. (aP Image/Lukas Coch)

Alex Ferguson and Tony Blair at Scottish Press Lunch glasses in hand Manchester United football Labour Party leader. November 1994

Margaret Thatchers fathers grocers shop at Grantham, Lincolnshire. 23rd February 1975

Benjamin Disraeli's speech to the Oxford Union during the debate on evolution
5311794 Benjamin Disraeli's speech to the Oxford Union during the debate on evolution; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on Benjamin Disraeli's speech to the Oxford Union during the debate)

Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905
5311470 Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905. It destroyed the Danish ship 'Dorothee' provided by the British Admiralty, in Walmer Bay

The role of Lord Salisbury in the 1864 Reform Bill
5308308 The role of Lord Salisbury in the 1864 Reform Bill.; (add.info.: Cartoon concerning the role of Lord Salisbury in the 1864 Reform Bill)

18th century Russian orthodox icon of the Archangel Michael. Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow. Russia
5306110 18th century Russian orthodox icon of the Archangel Michael. Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow. Russia; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston and Napoleon III playing 'Beggar my Neighbour' for
5308782 Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston and Napoleon III playing 'Beggar my Neighbour' for command of the seas; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple)

Restoring Stonehenge (litho)
8663499 Restoring Stonehenge (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restoring Stonehenge. Steps are now being taken to re-raise our prehistoric monoliths)

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, British Prime Minister (b/w photo)
8673295 Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, British Prime Minister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836-1908)

The garden at the rear of No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)
8673290 The garden at the rear of No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo) by Haines, Reginald (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The garden at the rear of No 10 Downing Street, London)

The last Shift (engraving)
8677187 The last Shift (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last Shift)

Lord Palmerston, British politician (engraving)
8676285 Lord Palmerston, British politician (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865)

Queen Victoria presenting Benjamin Disraeli with an Earl's coronet
3586452 Queen Victoria presenting Benjamin Disraeli with an Earl's coronet; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Queen Victoria (1819-1901) presenting Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881)

Prime Minister Robert Walpole
3586419 Prime Minister Robert Walpole; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Walpole (1676-1745) Prime Minister of Britain. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving)
3733707 The inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel)

Portrait of Count Gyula Andrassy de Csikszentkiraly et Krasznahorka
3521633 Portrait of Count Gyula Andrassy de Csikszentkiraly et Krasznahorka; (add.info.: Portrait of Count Gyula Andrassy de Csikszentkiraly et Krasznahorka (1823-1890) Hungarian statesman

Photographic portrait of Field Marshal Prince Yamagata Aritomo
3522103 Photographic portrait of Field Marshal Prince Yamagata Aritomo; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Field Marshal Prince Yamagata Aritomo (1838-1922)

Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield
3520842 Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield; (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) British Conservative politician and writer

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"Prime Minister: A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience" In the midst of a world engulfed in chaos, Winston Churchill emerged as a symbol of hope and determination. His famous V for Victory sign, made in 1942, became an iconic gesture that rallied nations together during World War II. As he stood outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Winston Churchill's unwavering resolve inspired millions. But the role of a prime minister extends beyond mere gestures, and is about making tough decisions to protect one's nation. Just like "The Plum Pudding in Danger, " depicted in a vibrant colored engraving from 1805, prime ministers face constant threats and challenges that demand their attention. One such leader was William Gladstone, who dedicated his life to public service. In moments of respite captured by an unknown artist around 1945, we catch glimpses of Gladstone enjoying leisurely pursuits – reminding us that even leaders need time for reflection. Across borders and ideologies, figures like Lenin left indelible marks on history. Aleksandr Gerasimov's portraits from the late 1930s capture Lenin's intensity and conviction; traits shared by many prime ministers throughout history. Churchill himself embodied these qualities as he tirelessly fought against tyranny during World War II. Whether it was making the V-for-Victory sign or building walls at his beloved Chartwell home in Kent, Churchill exemplified leadership with every action he took. Yet no discussion on prime ministers would be complete without mentioning Franklin Roosevelt – another great statesman whose partnership with Churchill shaped the course of history. Together they forged alliances that brought about victory over fascism while laying foundations for peace. The title "prime minister" carries immense weight – it represents not just power but also responsibility towards one's countrymen. From inspiring gestures to quiet contemplation; from facing danger head-on to forging alliances for progress; these are all part of what it means to be a prime minister.