Duke Of Devonshire Collection

Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, home of the Duke of Devonshire, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Chatsworth House stately home on the River Derwent, seat of the Duke of Devonshire home to the Cavendish family since 1549

Hardwick Hall, A Seat of His Grace The Duke of Devonshire, c1907. Artist: Leonard Willoughby
Hardwick Hall, A Seat of His Grace The Duke of Devonshire, c1907. Hardwick Hall was designed by the architect Robert Smythson (1535?1614) and built between 1590 and 1597

Holker Hall
LLM457642 Holker Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holker Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Fountain of the Emperor of Russia in the Gardens of the Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth, England
FLO4629057 Fountain of the Emperor of Russia in the Gardens of the Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth, England. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Duke of Devonshire's dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium devonianum. Handcoloured lithograph by Stroobant from Louis van
FLO4629412 Duke of Devonshire's dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium devonianum. Handcoloured lithograph by Stroobant from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Review of Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers at Chatsworth Park - from a drawing by T. Walton, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Review of Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers at Chatsworth Park - from a drawing by T. Walton, 1860....about 25, 000 persons assembled to witness the review...Upwards of 12, 000 volunteers were reviewed

Buxton - The Crescent, New Baths, etc, 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans
Buxton - The Crescent, New Baths, etc, 1854. Derbyshire spa town:..one of the most celebrated watering-places in England for the cure of gout

The Grand Saloon at Devonshire House, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Saloon at Devonshire House, [London], 1850. The Duke of Devonshire's guests included...the Duke of Cambridge, his Serene Highness Prince Edward of Saxe- Weimar

Duke of Devonshire Carrying the Orb, n.d. Creators: Marie J Naylor, James Stephanoff
Duke of Devonshire Carrying the Orb, n.d

Grand Ball at Devonshire House, on Tuesday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Grand Ball at Devonshire House, on Tuesday, 1850. London society party:..upwards of eight hundred of the highest members of the aristocracy having assembled within its gorgeous saloons

The Duke of Devonshire, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Devonshire, 1862. The recent election of the Duke of Devonshire to the office of Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, vacant by the decease of the Prince Consort

Banquet given to Lord Salisbury and Hartington by the Nonconformist Unionist Association, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Banquet given to Lord Salisbury and Hartington by the Nonconformist Unionist Association, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Lord Hartington addressing a Liberal Unionist meeting at Inverness, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Lord Hartington addressing a Liberal Unionist meeting at Inverness, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington
1599088 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington, the Queens Arrival at the Pavilion (engraving) by Begg

The Home-Coming of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, the Arrival at Victoria Station, 2 November (litho)
1628815 The Home-Coming of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, the Arrival at Victoria Station, 2 November (litho) by Begg

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

The Duke of Devonshire in the House of Lords (engraving)
1614679 The Duke of Devonshire in the House of Lords (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Devonshire in the House of Lords)

A Meeting of the Committee of National Defence (litho)
1593028 A Meeting of the Committee of National Defence (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Meeting of the Committee of National Defence)

The Eastern Question, a Cabinet Council (litho)
1100569 The Eastern Question, a Cabinet Council (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question, a Cabinet Council)

The Kings First Act of State since his Illness, His Majesty at the Privy Council on Board the "Victoria
1600830 The Kings First Act of State since his Illness, His Majesty at the Privy Council on Board the " Victoria and Albert, " 26 July (litho) by Begg

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

The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho)
1629243 The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January)

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

Portrait of Edward Spencer Cavendish (oil on canvas)
621545 Portrait of Edward Spencer Cavendish (oil on canvas) by Peacock, Ralph (1868-1946); 124.5x73.7 cm; The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Edward Spencer Cavendish (1895-1950)

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)

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

The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving)
1593396 The War Office Question in the House of Lords, 4 March (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War Office Question in the House of Lords)

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)

Debate on the Second Reading of the Home Rule Bill in the House of Lords, the Duke of Devonshire moving the Rejection
1627751 Debate on the Second Reading of the Home Rule Bill in the House of Lords, the Duke of Devonshire moving the Rejection of the Bill (engraving) by Wilson

Farewell Banquet given by Civil and Military Officials of the War Office, on 5 November
1100367 Farewell Banquet given by Civil and Military Officials of the War Office, on 5 November, to the Duke of Cambridge (engraving) by Begg

Fireplace: The Picture-Gallery, Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, England (b / w photo)
6018462 Fireplace: The Picture-Gallery, Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, England (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Picture-Gallery)

Lismore Castle (b / w photo)
5209173 Lismore Castle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lismore Castle)

The Steam-Ship Duke of Devonshire, built at Barrow-in-Furness (engraving)
1621055 The Steam-Ship Duke of Devonshire, built at Barrow-in-Furness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Steam-Ship Duke of Devonshire)

The Prince of Waless Visit to Chatsworth, the Audience at the Private Theatricals (litho)
1040148 The Prince of Waless Visit to Chatsworth, the Audience at the Private Theatricals (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Banquet to Sir John Tenniel, Mr Balfour bidding Good-Night to the Guest of the Evening (litho)
1040410 The Banquet to Sir John Tenniel, Mr Balfour bidding Good-Night to the Guest of the Evening (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of William Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire, 1828 (w / c & pencil on paper)
621544 Portrait of William Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire, 1828 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Oakley, Octavius (1800-67); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: William Spencer)

William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire (engraving)
981526 William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire)

The British Team (colour litho)
964669 The British Team (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Team. From Truth, 25 December 1899.); © Look and Learn

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)

Chatsworth
LLM457697 Chatsworth by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatsworth. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington, British politician (litho)
3100147 Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington, British politician (litho) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spencer Compton Cavendish)

The New Duke of Devonshire, Marquis of Hartington (engraving)
1614522 The New Duke of Devonshire, Marquis of Hartington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Duke of Devonshire, Marquis of Hartington)

In Clubland, Key to "A General Meeting of the Travellers Club"(engraving)
1615691 In Clubland, Key to " A General Meeting of the Travellers Club" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Clubland)

The Royal Agricultural Society at Chester (engraving)
1604357 The Royal Agricultural Society at Chester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Agricultural Society at Chester)

Chatsworth, the Seat of the Duke of Devonshire (engraving)
1603879 Chatsworth, the Seat of the Duke of Devonshire (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatsworth, the Seat of the Duke of Devonshire)

View of Chatsworth, Derbyshire, c. 1820 (w / c) (pair of 85759)
MAL85760 View of Chatsworth, Derbyshire, c.1820 (w/c) (pair of 85759) by Swinburne, Frances Elizabeth (1799-1821); 18.1x25.4 cm; Mallett Gallery, London, UK; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English

Chatsworth, the Seat of the Duke of Devonshire (engraving)
5230739 Chatsworth, the Seat of the Duke of Devonshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatsworth, the Seat of the Duke of Devonshire)

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"The Duke of Devonshire: A Legacy of Grandeur and Influence" Step into the world of the Duke of Devonshire, where opulence meets power. Chatsworth House, nestled in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, stands as a testament to his noble lineage. Circa 1880, this magnificent estate serves as the ancestral home for generations of Dukes. But Chatsworth House is not his only domain; Holker Hall also falls under his stewardship. This architectural marvel showcases the Duke's refined taste and love for beauty. Venturing beyond his estates, we catch glimpses of captivating views in Chatsworth and Matlock captured by an unknown artist in 1898. These landscapes reflect the serene surroundings that have shaped the Duke's character. Hardwick Hall proudly displays itself as "A Seat of His Grace The Duke of Devonshire. " Painted by Leonard Willoughby circa 1907, this masterpiece captures both grandeur and elegance synonymous with its owner. The Duke's influence extends far beyond architecture and artistry. In 1888, he hosted a lavish banquet for Lord Salisbury and Hartington at the behest of Nonconformist Unionist Association—an event shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly significant. Lord Hartington himself was no stranger to public speaking. An engraving from that same year depicts him addressing a Liberal Unionist meeting at Inverness—a testament to his political prowess. The Duke's involvement extended even further—laying foundations for cultural institutions like Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington while welcoming royalty like Queen Victoria herself upon her arrival at Victoria Station on November 2nd (litho). His presence reverberated through Whitehall too—the Council Chamber witnessed him presiding over crucial sessions such as The Court of Claims to perform Services at Coronation on December 4th (engraving). Intriguingly enough, politics found their way into every facet of the Duke's life.