Sir William Collection

Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, 12th September 1586. Artist: Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, Vice Chamberlain, 12th September 1586. Letter from Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

Talpa europaea, European mole
Plate 123 Common Mole. Original watercolour drawing from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 3, 1833-1843, by Sir William Jardine (1800-1874)

The Battle of Stirling Bridge, 11 September 1297, (c1880). The Battle of Stirling Bridge was a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 16th century (c1905). Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I

Portrait of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey, half length, (oil on canvas)
827857 Portrait of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey, half length, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 76.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir William Withey Gull, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir William Withey Gull, 1878. Gull became physician and lecturer to Guys Hospital in 1856. He resigned due to increased practice in 1867, but remained a consulting physician to the hospital

The Bank of England and Royal Exchange, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
The Bank of England and Royal Exchange, London, c1910. The Royal Exchange building was opened in 1844. Postcard

The 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Cambria was built by William Fife for the newspaper magnate Sir William Berry

The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). Artist: William Dugdale
The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

The Trial of Sir William Wallace, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)

Portrait of Ernest, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851) (oil on canvas)
1765056 Portrait of Ernest, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851) (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 142.3x112.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Ernest)

Portrait of Lady Beechley, the Artists Wife, (oil on canvas)
824209 Portrait of Lady Beechley, the Artists Wife, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 76x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Lady Beechley, the Artists Wife)

Sir William and Lady Wilde (litho)
2788132 Sir William and Lady Wilde (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William and Lady Wilde)

In a voice of peircing misery implored compassion, from The Vicar of Wakefield published
2638169 In a voice of peircing misery implored compassion, from The Vicar of Wakefield published by J M Dent & Son Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Brock

Portrait of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge
990422 Portrait of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, bust length wearing the Star of the Garter, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Beechey

Portrait of a Naval Officer, Half Length, in Uniform, Carrying a Presentation Sword
652173 Portrait of a Naval Officer, Half Length, in Uniform, Carrying a Presentation Sword and Wearing the Badge of a C.B

A Question of Diplomacy, by Arthur Conan Doyle (engraving)
1615022 A Question of Diplomacy, by Arthur Conan Doyle (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Question of Diplomacy, by Arthur Conan Doyle)

Portrait of Queen Charlotte, Three-Quarter Length, in a White Dress
824224 Portrait of Queen Charlotte, Three-Quarter Length, in a White Dress, a Yellow Shawl and Black Mantilla, Holding a Maltese Dog, in the Grounds of Frogmore House, (oil on canvas) by Beechey

Three Children with a Dog in a Landscape, (oil on canvas)
659283 Three Children with a Dog in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 186.7x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Children with a Dog in a Landscape)

Portrait of William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester, three-quarter length
824264 Portrait of William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester, three-quarter length, wearing the Uniform of Colonel of the 3rd Guards and the Breast Star of the Order of the Garter

Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819), 1810. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819), 1810

Portrait of Matthew Boulton, Holding a Mineral Sample. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of Matthew Boulton, Holding a Mineral Sample. Matthew Boulton was one of the leading entrepreneurs and visionaries of the eighteenth century

Saint Paul s, South side (Ecclesiae Cathedralis St. Pauli, A Meridi Prospectus), 1658

Saint Pauls from the South Showing the Spire (Ecclesiae Paulinae Prospectus... ), 1657
Saint Pauls from the South Showing the Spire (Ecclesiae Paulinae Prospectus...), 1657

William Dugdale, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
William Dugdale, 1625-77

James McNeill Whistler, Age 14, after 1848. Creator: Unknown
James McNeill Whistler, Age 14, after 1848

Ceremony of inducting the new Lord Mayor into his office, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of inducting the new Lord Mayor into his office, 1844. Michael Gibbs, the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, takes part in a traditional inauguration ceremony

Ceremony of Swearing in the Lord Mayor, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of Swearing in the Lord Mayor, 1844. Michael Gibbs, the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, takes part in a traditional inauguration ceremony

Lloyds Commercial Room - admission of the public, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Lloyds Commercial Room - admission of the public, 1844. Visitors in the newly opened Royal Exchange building in the City of London

The new Royal Exchange - the south entrance, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The new Royal Exchange - the south entrance, 1844. View of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, designed by Sir William Tite. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

The new Royal Exchange - the north entrance, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The new Royal Exchange - the north entrance, 1844. View of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, designed by Sir William Tite. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

The new Royal Exchange - the east and south fronts, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The new Royal Exchange - the east and south fronts, 1844. View of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, designed by Sir William Tite. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

The Queens Drawing Room - Her Majesty inspecting Mr. Tites models of the Royal Exchange, 1844. Queen Victoria looks at architect William Tites design for the Royal Exchange building in the City of

Benefit Ticket for Joe Miller, 1794-99. Creator: Samuel Ireland
Benefit Ticket for Joe Miller, 1794-99. Formerly attributed to William Hogarth, formerly attributed to Joseph Sympson, Jr

New Royal Exchange, (from the architects drawing), 1844. Creator: Unknown
New Royal Exchange, (from the architects drawing), 1844. View of the Royal Exchange building in London, designed by Sir William Tite. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

The Procession passing the Mansion House, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Procession passing the Mansion House, 1844. Opening of the new Royal Exchange building in the City of London. The building was designed by Sir William Tite

Presentation of the Address in the Reception Room, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of the Address in the Reception Room, 1844. Opening of the new Royal Exchange building in the City of London

Her Majesty crossing the Great West Portico, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty crossing the Great West Portico, 1844. Opening of the new Royal Exchange building in the City of London. The building was designed by Sir William Tite

The Grand Vestibule - departure of Her Majesty, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Vestibule - departure of Her Majesty, 1844. Opening of the new Royal Exchange building in the City of London. The building was designed by Sir William Tite

The Procession in the North Ambulatory, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Procession in the North Ambulatory, 1844. Opening of the new Royal Exchange building in the City of London. The building was designed by Sir William Tite

The Procession crossing the Merchants Area, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Procession crossing the Merchants Area, 1844. Opening of the new Royal Exchange building in the City of London. The building was designed by Sir William Tite

Sir William Boxall, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
Sir William Boxall, 1860s

Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1805. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1805

Edward Miles (1752-1828). Creator: Sir William Beechey
Edward Miles (1752-1828)

George IV (1762-1830), When Prince of Wales. Creator: Sir William Beechey
George IV (1762-1830), When Prince of Wales

William Dugdale, c1675, (1943). Creator: Unknown
William Dugdale, c1675, (1943). Portrait of English antiquary and herald William Dugdale (1605-1686). As a scholar he was influential in the development of medieval history as an academic subject

Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence Was Signed in 1776, Philadelphia, Pa. c1930s. The United States Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall in 1776

The Royal Exchange, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Royal Exchange, 1872. The third Exchange building opened in 1844 to designs of Sir William Tite with an eight-column Corinthian portico. From, " LONDON

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"Sir William: A Man of Many Faces and Talents" From the eloquent words penned by Sir William Cecil to his dear friend Sir Christopher Hatton, to the intricate artwork created by various artists throughout history, the name "Sir William" has left an indelible mark on different realms. In a letter dated 12th September 1586, we catch a glimpse of the intellect and wisdom possessed by Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. His correspondence with Sir Christopher Hatton reveals a deep bond between two influential figures of their time. While Sir William Cecil excelled in matters of statecraft, another creature bearing his namesake thrived beneath the earth's surface. The European mole (Talpa europaea) exemplifies perseverance and adaptability - qualities that perhaps resonated with this esteemed individual. Moving from creatures to canvases, we encounter a portrait capturing the essence of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey. Painted in oil on canvas, this half-length depiction showcases not only artistic skill but also pays homage to an important historical figure. The year is now 1878 as Lock & Whitfield immortalize yet another notable personality through their artistry. In their portrayal Withey Gull, one can sense both strength and vulnerability coexisting within this enigmatic character. Shifting our focus towards architecture and finance, we find ourselves gazing upon The Bank of England and Royal Exchange in London circa 1910. This grand structure stands as a testament to financial prowess while reminding us that even institutions bear witness to individuals like Sir William who shape history. Venturing into nature's realm once more brings us face-to-face with The Fens Drained in 1662. Through artist William Dugdale's brushstrokes, we witness how human determination triumphs over formidable landscapes – much like how Sir William himself conquered challenges during his lifetime.