Lord Lyons Collection

Statue of the late Lord Lyons for St. Paul's Cathedral, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Statue of the late Lord Lyons for St. Paul's Cathedral, 1860. Mr. M. Noble, of Bruton-street, has just completed the model for a fine statue of the late Admiral Lord Lyons

Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas, 1856. Officers of the Anglo-French Alliance in the Crimean War. Hon. Sir R. S. Dundas, Sir C. Napier, Sir E. Lyons, J. W

Reception of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons at Christchurch, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reception of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons at Christchurch, 1856....the streets of Christchurch were filled with visitors...assembled to do honour to its illustrious townsman...On the High-bridge...there

Sir Edmund Lyons, G.C.B. Rear-Admiral of the British Fleet, in the Black Sea... 1854. Creator: Smyth
Sir Edmund Lyons, G.C.B. Rear-Admiral of the British Fleet, in the Black Sea - from a photograph by Claudet, 1854. Officer of the Royal Navy during the Crimean War: Captain Lyons witnessed, in May

The Outrage on the Trent: Lord Lyons communicating Early Russell's despatch to Mr... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Outrage on the Trent: Lord Lyons communicating Early Russell's despatch to Mr. Secretary Seward [US Secretary of State], 1862

Admiral Lord Lyons, Taken in the Crimea, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Admiral Lord Lyons, Taken in the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

The Outrage on the Trent, Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells Despatch to Mr Secretary Seward (engraving)
1620094 The Outrage on the Trent, Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells Despatch to Mr Secretary Seward (engraving) by English School

Lord Lyons (colour litho)
613716 Lord Lyons (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lyons, Diplomacy, 6 April 1878, Vanity Fair cartoon); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The late Lord Lyons (engraving)
1591574 The late Lord Lyons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Lord Lyons. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 December 1887)

Statue of the late Lord Lyons for St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
1612377 Statue of the late Lord Lyons for St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the late Lord Lyons for St Pauls Cathedral)

Lord Lyons (engraving)
1046360 Lord Lyons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lyons, British Ambassador at Paris)

Lord Lyons, Ambassador at Paris, Plenipotentiary for the Congress (engraving)
1590039 Lord Lyons, Ambassador at Paris, Plenipotentiary for the Congress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lyons, Ambassador at Paris)

Gold Box presented with the Freedom of the City of London to Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Gold Box presented with the Freedom of the City of London to Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons, 1856. In the centre of the engraved subject or design on the lid is a monogram formed of the letters "E

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Lord Lyons, also known as Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons, was a prominent British diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to the United States during the American Civil War. Known for his diplomatic skills and keen understanding of international relations, Lord Lyons played a crucial role in maintaining peace between Britain and the United States during this tumultuous period. Throughout his career, Lord Lyons earned a reputation for his tactful negotiations and ability to navigate complex political situations with grace and diplomacy. His efforts were instrumental in preventing Britain from entering into direct conflict with the Union or Confederacy, despite tensions running high on both sides. Lord Lyons' legacy lives on as a symbol of skilled diplomacy and effective communication in times of crisis. His dedication to fostering positive relationships between nations serves as an inspiration for diplomats around the world today.