Lord Mayo Collection

Statue of Lord Mayo at Calcutta, unveiled by the Prince of Wales on New Year's Day, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Mayo at Calcutta, unveiled by the Prince of Wales on New Year's Day, 1876. A part of the Prince's proceedings at Calcutta on New-Year's Day was...to unveil a statue of Lord

Lord Naas, M.P. for Kildare, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lord Naas, M.P. for Kildare, 1850. Portrait from a photograph by Kilburn of Irish politician Richard Southwell Bourke. At the general election in 1847, in conjunction with the Marquis of Kildare

Portrait of the Earl of Mayo, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of the Earl of Mayo, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Wild Afreedees and Khyberees at Peshawur during Lord Mayos Visit (engraving)
1099605 Wild Afreedees and Khyberees at Peshawur during Lord Mayos Visit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monument of the late Lord Mayo, at Cockermouth (engraving)
1621292 Monument of the late Lord Mayo, at Cockermouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of the late Lord Mayo, at Cockermouth)

The Calcutta Obsequies of Lord Mayo (engraving)
1613628 The Calcutta Obsequies of Lord Mayo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calcutta Obsequies of Lord Mayo)

Lord Mayo as Viceroy, 1870, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Mayo as Viceroy (1870), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

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Lord Mayo was a prominent figure in British history, serving as the Viceroy of India during the mid-19th century. Known for his progressive policies and efforts to improve relations between British colonizers and Indian natives, Lord Mayo was respected for his fair and just leadership. His tenure saw advancements in education, infrastructure, and governance in India. Despite facing challenges such as the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, Lord Mayo remained steadfast in his commitment to fostering peace and cooperation among diverse communities. His legacy continues to be remembered today as a symbol of diplomacy and statesmanship.