Exchequer Collection (page 4)

Winston Churchill playing polo
Winston Churchill when Chancellor of the Exchequer (Nov 1924-June 1929) playing polo. The back of the photograph reads, " The Chancellor of the Exchequer indulges in his favourite pastime

David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, 1863 - 1945. British statesman of the Liberal Party, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

William Ewart Gladstone Chancellor Exchequer
William Ewart Gladstone, The Chancellor of the Exchequer; London Stereoscopic Company (active 1854 - 1890); 1860s; Albumen silver print

Officers Receiving And Weighing Coin At The Exchequer, Ad. 1130 - 1174. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Robert Dundas Of Arniston 1758 To 1819 Judge And Chief Baron Of The Exchequer Court In Scotland Engraved By T Woolnoth After H Raeburn From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Iii Published C

Robert Lowe, 1St. Viscount Sherbrooke, 1811-1892. Statesman. Chancellor Of The Exchequer, 1868-73 And Home Secretary, 1873-4. From A Photograph From The London Stereoscopic Co

Edward Hyde, 1St Earl Of Clarendon 1609 To 1674. English Historian, Chancellor Of The Exchequer, Lord Chancellor. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London

Sir John Fortescue Of Salden C. 1531 - 1607. Chancellor Of The Exchequer Of England
Sir John Fortescue Of Salden C.1531 - 1607. Chancellor Of The Exchequer Of England. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

William Gladstone as twins
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE (1809-1898) as both First Lord of theTreasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, ensuring a single- minded approach to finance

The Prime Minister with his war cabinet
The eight men who control the war machine: left to right (standing): Mr Arthur Greenwood, Minister without Portfolio; Mr Ernest Bevin, Minister of Labour and National Service; Lord Beaverbrook

Henry Bilson Legge
HENRY BILSON LEGGE Statesman, chancellor of the exchequer Date: 1708 - 1764

Le Deficit, 1788 (colour etching)
XCF290951 Le Deficit, 1788 (colour etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Satirical political cartoon, The Fall of Icarus, showing a plump, naked Earl Temple (Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Chandos)

David Lloyd-George in Parliament, 1909
Illustration of David Lloyd-George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman; showing the then Chancellor of the Exchequer presenting his Budget to the House of Commons, 1909

David Lloyd-George (1863-1945), Chancellor of the Exchequer
Photograph of David Lloyd-George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman, when Chancellor of the Exchequer, showing him at work on the Budget of 1910

Nicholas Baron Bexley -1
NICHOLAS VANSITTART, first baron BEXLEY Statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer

Cartoon, The Treasury -- a commentary on British politicians attempting to balance the books through cutbacks and taxes. late 18th century

Sir Jeffrey Gilbert, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer
Sir Jeffrey Gilbert (1674-1726), English barrister, judge and author, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland and England from 1725 until his death. circa 1710s

The Trial of the Pyx
The first part of the proceedings of the Trial of the Pyx, held in the Board room of the Treasury; this ancient ceremony is connected with the Mint for testing the purity of its work. Date: 1870

Presentation of the new Sheriffs of London at Westminster
Ancient ceremony of chopping sticks, and counting horse-shoes and hob-nails, in the Court of the Exchequer. Date: 1844

Cartoon, Disraeli, Northcote and the Deficit
Cartoon, Benjamin Disraeli, Tory Prime Minister, and Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, worrying over the Deficit

Oliver Grace
OLIVER GRACE of Shanganah (now Gracefield) Irish statesman, Chief Remembrancer of the Exchequer. Date: 1661 - 1708

Sir John Comyns
SIR JOHN COMYNS British judge, chief baron of the exchequer. Date: ? - 1740

Cottington (Van Somer)
FRANCIS LORD COTTINGTON statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1578? - 1652

Cottington (Hollar?)
FRANCIS LORD COTTINGTON statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1578? - 1652

W V Harcourt / Vfair 1870
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE GRANVILLE VENABLES VERNON HARCOURT English Liberal MP, in turn Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1827 - 1904

We Gladstone / C of Exch
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE British Liberal MP as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1865 Date: 1809 - 1898

N Chamberlain / Harrogate
NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN Chancellor of the Exchequer during a visit to Harrogate for medical treatment Date: 1869 - 1940

Iddesleigh / Northcote / 74
sir STAFFORD HENRY NORTHCOTE 1st earl IDDESLEIGH statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1818 - 1887

Stafford Henry Northcote
sir STAFFORD HENRY NORTHCOTE 1st earl IDDESLEIGH statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1818 - 1887

Pollock / John Frederick
SIR JOHN FREDERICK POLLOCK Chief Baron of the Exchequer Date: 1783 - 1870

Sir Stafford Henry Northcote 1st Earl Iddesleigh
SIR STAFFORD HENRY NORTHCOTE 1st EARL IDDESLEIGH Statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer Date: 1818 - 1887

Lloyd George on the Riviera
David Lloyd George, at the time, Chancellor of the Exchequer, with Sir Rufus Isaacs and the Master of Elibank (centre), together with Mr R. Cole and Captain the Hon

Winston Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer
New to budget-making: the Keeper of the nations purse- Winston Churchill as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Date: 1925

WWI Poster, War Loan
WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, War Loan, quoting from a speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Date: circa 1916

Clincher tyres advertisement, WW1 - Reginald McKenna
Advertisement for Clincher Tyres during the First World War featuring a caricature of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Reginald McKenna who says we must economise

The New War Ministry, WW1
The new war ministry following the resignation of Herbert Asquith on 4 December 1916. Centre is Prime Minister David Lloyd George

Reginald Mckenna (1863 - 1943), British banker and Liberal politician, serving as Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer during the Asquith premiership. Caption In the winning Crew. Date: 1906

George Ward Hunt (1825 1877), British Conservative Party politician and statesman, chancellor of the exchequer. Date: 1871

Carolina Cheruto cigar advertisement, Reginald McKenna taxes
Advertisement for Carolina Cheruto cigars from the First World War period featuring a picture of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Reginald McKenna

Mr. Selywn Lloyd, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
Mr. John Selwyn Brooke Lloyd(1904-1978), Chancellor of the Exchequer, as drawn by Stephen Ward in 1961. Ward sketched several high profile figures for the Illustrated London News in 1961

Reginald McKenna and his wife, WW1
REGINALD McKENNA (1863 - 1943) British banker and Liberal politician, serving as Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer during the Asquith premiership, pictured with his wife

Sir Austen Chamberlain (1863-1937) - British Conservative MP, a member of the war cabinet and appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Lloyd George in the aftermath of the First Wold War. Date: 1926

Cartoon, Monopolising the Party Machines, depicting Lloyd George and other Liberal politicians enjoying a dip in the sea (representing political power)

Lord Halifax, Vanity Fair, Ape
SIR CHARLES WOOD, 1st Viscount HALIFAX (1800-1885) British Liberal politician, serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1846 to 1852. Caption: He fell of his horse into a Peerage Date: 1800 - 1885

London Exchequer
Old buildings of the Exchequer, Westminster. Date: 18th century ?

Christopher Turnor
Sir CHRISTOPHER TURNOR judge, baron of the exchequer Date: 1607 - 1675

John Smith, Judge
JOHN SMITH Scottish judge, chief baron of the exchequer in Scotland Date: 1657 - 1726

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The exchequer has played a significant role in British politics and governance throughout history. From the Liberal Election Campaign Card of 1909 to David Lloyd George's departure from Downing Street, this institution has left its mark on the nation. In a cartoon titled "The Confidence Trick. " featuring Northcote and Disraeli, we see a satirical representation of the exchequer's power and influence. This engraving from 1740 titled "Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment" further emphasizes how individuals sought favor with this institution for personal gain. Even Queen Victoria herself couldn't escape being caricatured as David Lloyd-George in a cartoon from 1911. The exchequer's impact was felt across party lines, as seen in the depiction of Lloyd George alongside Haines in another image from 1909. Beyond politics, the it is associated with landmarks like Lincoln Cathedral and Exchequer Gate in Lincolnshire. These architectural marvels stand as testaments to its historical significance. Rent services provided by corporations such as the Corporation of London demonstrate how financial matters were intertwined with governmental affairs. Figures like Michael Hicks Beach and Peter Thorneycroft have held positions within this esteemed institution, shaping policies that impacted countless lives. From election campaigns to political cartoons, engravings to iconic landmarks, the exchequer remains an integral part of British history. Its legacy continues through generations, reminding us of its enduring importance within our society.