Lord High Chancellor Collection

Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie
1577351 Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie; (add.info.: Portrait of Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie (1622-1686). Swedish statesman and military man. He became a member of the Swedish Privy Council

Axel Oxenstierna af Södemöre, Count, Chancellor, 1635. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
Axel Oxenstierna af Sodemore (1583-1654), Count, Chancellor, 1635

Statue of Lord Somers, by W. C. Marshall, R.A. 1856. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Somers, by W. C. Marshall, R.A. 1856. Rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament in London. One of the statues...with which St. Stephen's Hall is being gradually ornamented

John Lord Sommers, 1713. Creator: John Smith
John Lord Sommers, 1713

The New Vice-Chancellor, Sir R. M. Rolfe, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The New Vice-Chancellor, Sir R. M. Rolfe, 1850. Portrait of British lawyer and politician Robert Monsey Rolfe, 1st Baron Cranworth

The Right Hon. Lord Campbell, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench... 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Lord Campbell, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench - sketched by Lincoln on Monday last, 1850

Swearing in of Roundell Palmer as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, Westminster Hall, Victorian
Vintage illustration of Swearing in of Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, Westminster Hall, Victorian, 1870s 19th Century

The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving)
1058653 The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council)

Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon (1609-74), engraved by M. Burg (engraving)
CWA98166 Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon (1609-74), engraved by M. Burg (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

The Right Honourable Lord Herschell, Lord High Chancellor of England (engraving)
1623219 The Right Honourable Lord Herschell, Lord High Chancellor of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Lord Herschell)

John, Lord Somers (engraving)
619427 John, Lord Somers (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Somers, 1st Baron Somers (1651-1716)

Portrait of Charles, Lord Talbot, illustration from
745979 Portrait of Charles, Lord Talbot, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub. by Knapton, London 1742 (engraving) by Houbraken

Her Majestys Judges, 1890 (engraving)
1047415 Her Majestys Judges, 1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Judges, 1890)

The Opening of Parliament, a Cabinet Council in Downing Street (engraving)
1061707 The Opening of Parliament, a Cabinet Council in Downing Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

The New Conservative Cabinet (engraving)
1045100 The New Conservative Cabinet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Conservative Cabinet)

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)

John Lord Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England (engraving)
964907 John Lord Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Lord Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England)

Edward Thurlow, Lord Thurlow, Lord High Chancellor (engraving)
3099481 Edward Thurlow, Lord Thurlow, Lord High Chancellor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Thurlow, Lord Thurlow, Lord High Chancellor)

The Right Honourable Lord Truro, Lord High Chancellor (engraving)
1096700 The Right Honourable Lord Truro, Lord High Chancellor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Lord Truro, Lord High Chancellor)

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers (1651-1716) Lord High Chancellor of England under King
5892362 John Somers, 1st Baron Somers (1651-1716) Lord High Chancellor of England under King William III (engraving) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780) & Vertue

The late Lord Herschell, Twice Lord High Chancellor of England (b / w photo)
1598602 The late Lord Herschell, Twice Lord High Chancellor of England (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Lord Herschell)

The Experiences of a New MP (engraving)
1038180 The Experiences of a New MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiences of a New MP)

A game of Political Shuttlecock, 1831. Creator: John Doyle
A game of Political Shuttlecock, 1831. Prime Minister Charles Grey: Keep it up B[rougham] _ I d never be able to play the Game without you

The Vaux and the Grapes, 1835. Creator: John Doyle
The Vaux and the Grapes. 1835. Lord Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux portrayed as a fox. The play on words in the title connects his name with one of Aesops fables

Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer, 1834. Lord Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux portrayed as a circus tightrope-walker. The play on words in the title connects his name with entertainments at

Vaux Hunting, or the Newest Version of Tally Ho!, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Vaux Hunting, or the Newest Version of Tally Ho!, 1834. Sketched at the late meeting of the Durham Press-ton Hounds. A huntsman shouts Tallyho! Tallyho

Gratitude, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Gratitude, 1834. Lord Chancellor Henry Brougham thinks: (He offered me the Attorney Generalship, I must now do something for him.) He then says to former prime minister Charles Grey

The Fall of Icarus, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
The Fall of Icarus, 1834. Lord Brougham portrayed as Icarus of Greek myth, who flew too close to the Sun with wings made of wax

Lord Thurlow, (1731-1806), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Thurlow, (1731-1806), 1830. Edward Thurlow (1731-1806) British lawyer and Tory politician educated at Kings School, Canterbury, Caius College, Cambridge and Inner Temple

The Right Honorable Lord Fitzgibbon, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland, 1790. Creator
The Right Honorable Lord Fitzgibbon, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland, 1790. Portrait of John Fitzgibbon, 1st Earl of Clare (c1749-1802), Attorney-General for Ireland and Lord Chancellor of Ireland

Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), British lawyer and politician educated at a private school and Trinity College, Cambridge

Rt. Hon. Frederick Thesiger, Lord Chelmsford, c1860, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Rt. Hon. Frederick Thesiger, Lord Chelmsford, c1860, (c1884). Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford (1794-1878), British jurist and Conservative politician, entered Grays Inn in 1813

John Scott, Earl of Eldon, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
John Scott, Earl of Eldon, c1884. John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838) British barrister and politician, educated at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne and University College, Oxford

Charles Lord Talbot, Lord High Chancellor, 1786. Creator: Unknown
Charles Lord Talbot, Lord High Chancellor, 1786 Charles Talbot, 1st Baron Talbot (1685-1737), British lawyer and politician, Lord Chancellor of Great Britain from 1733 to 1737

John, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: WT Mote
John, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English politician John Somers, 1st Baron Somers (1651-1716), holding the Lord Chancellors Purse

Sir Thomas More, 1526-1527 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Sir Thomas More, 1526-1527 (1945). Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and noted Renaissance humanist

A corner in the house of Lady Jowitt, 1934. Lady Jowitt (c1888-1970) was married to William Allen Jowitt, 1st Earl Jowitt (1885)

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, English politician, 1700s (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, in the National Portrait Gallery, London

John Scott (1751-1838), 1st Earl of Eldon, Lord high Chancellor of Great Britain, 19th century

Lord Brougham, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Lord Brougham, 19th century. The Right Honourable Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, PC (1778-1868) was Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford, English jurist and politician, c1880. Artist: DJ Pound
Frederic Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford, English jurist and politician, c1880. Portrait of Chelmsford (1794-1878) published in a supplement to the Illustrated News of the World, London

The Right Honourable Henry Brougham, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, c1880. Artist: DJ Pound
The Right Honourable Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, c1880. Portrait of Brougham (1778-1868)

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, 1651 to 1716. Lord High Chancellor of England under King William III. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England, (1833). Artist: TA Dean
John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England, (1833). Somers (1651-1716) was Lord High Chancellor of England under King William III

Henry Brougham Esq MP, The Queens Attorney General, engraved by T. Wright, 1821
XJF294083 Henry Brougham Esq MP, The Queens Attorney General, engraved by T.Wright, 1821 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Wivell

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"Unveiling the Pillars of Justice: The Lord High Chancellors of Great Britain in the 19th Century" Step back in time to the grandeur of Victorian England, where the prestigious position commanded respect and authority. In this captivating era, Roundell Palmer took his oath as Lord High Chancellor in Westminster Hall during the 1870s, marking a significant moment for British governance. As we delve deeper into history, an oil portrait reveals Sir Thomas More's somber fate as he was led to execution. This poignant depiction serves as a reminder that even those who held such esteemed positions were not immune to political turmoil. Amongst these notable figures stands Charles Lord Talbot, immortalized through an engraving. His tenure as Lord High Chancellor left an indelible mark on British legal history. Similarly, Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon's engraved image captures his influential role during this transformative period. The gallery expands further with engravings showcasing distinguished individuals like Lord Herschell and John Somers who upheld justice with unwavering dedication. Their commitment resonates through time and reminds us of their invaluable contributions. Illustrations offer glimpses into pivotal moments within British politics - from Her Majesty's Judges convening in 1890 to Cabinet Council meetings at Downing Street during Parliament openings or under new conservative governments. These scenes depict power dynamics and decision-making processes that shaped the nation. Finally, we encounter various cabinet engravings featuring prominent politicians forming new ministries or cabinets. These images symbolize unity and collaboration among leaders striving towards progress while upholding traditional values. Through these historical snapshots emerges a vivid tapestry illustrating how each Lord High Chancellor played a crucial role in shaping Britain's legal landscape throughout the 19th century. Their legacies continue to inspire generations by exemplifying integrity, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to justice – pillars upon which our society stands today.