Lord Londonderry Collection

Memorial to the late Marquess of Londonderry, in course of erection on Scrabo Hill...Ireland, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Memorial to the late Marquess of Londonderry, in course of erection on Scrabo Hill, County Down, Ireland, 1857. Folly in Scottish baronial style, in memory of Charles Vane

Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of... Ireland, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of Londonderry, on Scrabo Hill, County Down, Ireland, 1857

Theseus and the Minotaur, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Theseus and the Minotaur, 1850. Exhibit in the Sculpture Gallery at Holdernesse House, residence of Charles Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry, in Park Lane, London

The Sculpture Gallery at Holdernesse House, Park-Lane, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Sculpture Gallery at Holdernesse House, Park-Lane, [London], 1850. The Sculpture Gallery...as well as the whole suite of saloons on the principal floor of the mansion

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

The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January (engraving)
1629295 The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement)

The State Opening of Parliament, 16 January, His Majesty the King reading his Speech from the Throne in the House of
1629886 The State Opening of Parliament, 16 January, His Majesty the King reading his Speech from the Throne in the House of Lords (engraving) by Amato, G.S

A Game of Political Shuttlecock (colour litho)
2775112 A Game of Political Shuttlecock (colour litho) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game of Political Shuttlecock)

Meeting of the Coaching Club in Hyde Park, London (litho)
6014338 Meeting of the Coaching Club in Hyde Park, London (litho) by Calderon, William Frank (1865-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the Coaching Club in Hyde Park, London)

Mountstewart, Lord Londonderrys House, where Mr Balfour stayed when he visited Belfast (engraving)
1604180 Mountstewart, Lord Londonderrys House, where Mr Balfour stayed when he visited Belfast (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountstewart)

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

Knight of the Garter in ceremonial costume, 1824. Artist: William Bond
Knight of the Garter in ceremonial costume, 1824. Charles William Stewart, Marquis of Londonderry, is in ceremonial costume for the coronation of King George IV, 19 July 1821

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Lord Londonderry, also known as Charles Stewart Vane-Tempest-Stewart, was a prominent British politician and landowner in the 19th century. He served as Secretary of State for War during World War I and was known for his conservative views and strong support for the British Empire. Born into a wealthy aristocratic family, Lord Londonderry inherited extensive estates in Ireland and England, including Mount Stewart House in County Down. He was a passionate advocate for agricultural reform and modernization, introducing new farming techniques to improve productivity on his lands. In addition to his political career, Lord Londonderry was also an avid traveler and adventurer. He embarked on several expeditions to remote regions of Africa and Asia, documenting his experiences in detailed journals that are still studied by historians today. Despite his privileged upbringing, Lord Londonderry had a reputation for being down-to-earth and approachable. He was well-liked by both colleagues and constituents alike, earning a reputation as a fair-minded leader who always put the needs of others before his own.