Lords Collection (#10)

Cartoon, The Undertakers Arms (after Hogarth), Endum Non Mendum, depicting the imagined demise of the House of Lords. A Bill had been put forward to abolish the Upper House, but was not successful

Sir Richard Marsh, politician, Eastbourne
Sir Richard Marsh (1928-2011), English politician, at Eastbourne. He was Labour MP for Greenwich from 1959 until 1971, and became a government minister

Usages of Barcelona and primitives constitutions. Customs of Catalonia between lords and vassals. 13th century. Manuscript 157, folio 22. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain

Music cover, Lords of the Air, WW2, words and music by Michael North and Davy Burnaby. 1939

House of Lords, Trial of Queen Caroline
Interior of the House of Lords for the Trial of Her Majesty Queen Caroline. 1820

Sir James W Gordon
SIR JAMES WILLOUGHBY GORDON Scottish military, a witness in the commission sale scandal hearings in the House of Lords. Date: 1773 - 1851

Gladstone and Purchase
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE He abolishes the system of purchasing commissions, against the wishes of the House of Lords. Date: 1809 - 1898

Robert Cecil in Action
ROBERT, viscount CECIL Statesman, depicted on the floor of the House of Lords, withdrawing his blocking bill. Date: 1864-1958

John Bright as a Lord
JOHN BRIGHT, statesman, depicted - improbably ! - as seated in the House of Lords - which he had criticised as a refuge for worn-out members of the House of Commons. Date: 1811 - 1889

The Hall - Wollaton
The Great Hall at Wollaton. The lords and ladies are ready to dine. Date: circa 16th century

George IV House of Lords
George IV speaking in the House of Lords at a time when he was Prince Regent Date: circa 1812

5th Duke of Richmond 3
Charles Gordon-Lennox, 5th duke of RICHMOND Statesman, depicted in his robes as Member of the House of Lords Date: 1791 - 1860

Reform / 1832 / Birmingham
Political Unions gather at New-Hall Hill, Birmingham, to press the case for the Reform Bill. The Bill was passed successfully through the House of Lords on 7 June 1832. Date: May 1832

Bristol Riot / 1831 / Dawson
In Bristol, where only 6000 of the 104, 000 population had the vote in 1830, a crowd protest against the House of Lords defeat of the Reform Bill by burning 100 houses Date: 31 October 1831

Disraeli / Cat / Bag / Lord
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy chastises a member of the House of Lords for meddling with the Trade Unions: they should leave that to him Date: 28 October 1871

Disraeli / Headmaster
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy becomes the New Head Master, alias Prime Minister, on the resignation of Lord Derby on 27 February 1868 Date: 7 March 1868

Lister Lord Ribblesdale
THOMAS LISTER, fourth baron RIBBLESDALE - aristocrat, Master of the Buckhounds, Liberal whip in the Lords, subject of a stunning portrait by Sargent in the NPG. Date: 1854 - 1925

John, 1st Baron Campbell
JOHN, 1ST BARON CAMPBELL Prominent figure in the Lords in questions of law; made Chief Justice of the Queens Bench in 1850 and Lord Chancellor in 1859 Date: 1779 - 1861

House of Lords 1914
THE HOUSE OF LORDS Peers and peeresses assemble in the ante-room in their state robes, coronets, tiaras, and all... Date: 1912

Du Maurier / Punch 1884
Comment on the aristocracy - discussing the abolition of the House of Lords Date: 1884

House of Lords, 1831
HOUSE OF LORDS King William IV prorogues Parliament, bringing the parliamentary session to a close. Date: April 1831

House of Lords, 1842
HOUSE OF LORDS Queen Victoria brings the Parliamentary session to a close in the ceremony of prorogation. Date: August 1842

Opening of Parliament
Queen Victoria opens Parliament, with the reading of the Queens Speech in the House of Lords to members of the Commons and Lords. Date: circa 1841

House of Lords, 1854
HOUSE OF LORDS The Lord Chancellor reads a message from Queen Victoria on the impending Crimean War with Russia Date: 27 March 1854

1853 Parliament / Opening
Members of both houses assemble in the Lords chamber to hear the Queens Speech. Date: 1853

Interior of the House of Lords, circa 1851. Date: circa 1851

Brougham / Wright / Wivell
HENRY, 1ST BARON BROUGHAM British MP and lawyer Speaking in the House of Lords during the trial of Queen Caroline Date: 1778 - 1868

The Royal Robing Room Reintated
The Royal Robing-Room in the Palace of Westminster restored to its use as the room in which the Sovereign prepares for ceremonial occasions at the Houses of Parliament

Parliament / Opening / 1847
In Victorias absence, the Chief Commissioner reads the Queens speech to the members of the Commons and Lords. Date: 18 November 1847

House of Lords / 1833
Interior with the Lords sitting Date: 1833

King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede
English Barons persuade King John to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede on 15th June 1215 - illustration from a booklet History and the Mustard Pot for Colmans Mustard. Date: 1215

Lords and ladies, Arum maculatum.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

The House of Lords, Westminster, London, County of London, England. Date: 1900s

The Ladies Lords v. Commons golf match
The golf match took place at Coombe Hill, Surrey and ended in victory for the Commons: Miss Seton Karr (Commons); The Dowager Countess of Wilton (Lords) and Mrs Olaf Hambro (Commons). Date: 1919

Unveiling of the Queen Victoria Memorial, London
Guards, lords, ladies and gentlemen taking part in the unveiling ceremony of the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace. Date: 1911

Frederick S. A. Hanbury-Tracy, Vanity Fair, Spy
FREDERICK STEPHEN ARCHIBALD HANBURY-TRACY (1848-1906), British Liberal Party politician and Member of Parliament for Montgomery from 1877 to 1885, and again from 1886 to 1892

Suffragette House of Ladies. Women have taken over the House of Lords and chaos reigns, and politicians can only look down from the balcony. Christabel Pankhurst wears a uniform, while Mrs

Israel Zangwill Lords and the Ladies Votes. The Lords and the Ladies, text of a speech given at the Albert Hall, December 11th 1909, by Israel Zangwill (1864-1926) suffrage supporter. Date: 1909

Cricket match Eton v Harrow at Lords lunch interval
The cricket match of Eton v Harrow which was being hosted Lords had gone onto lunch interval, the spectators and the players went for lunch. Date: circa 1895

Nets practice at the Lords Cricket Ground, London
Spectators watching a nets practice session at the Lords Cricket Ground, Marylebone, London. Date: 1894

Palma, Mallorca, Spain - The Lords Supper - Cathedral Sa Seu
Palma, Mallorca, Spain. Cathedral Sa Seu side chapel, depicting a close up of a wall relief carving depicting the Last Supper, decorated with gold leaf. Date: 2013

Spectators at the Eton v Harrow match at Lord s
Spectators are watching the game in progress of Eton vs Harrow at Lords Some boys who have left school they seem to be having a discussion about the game. Date: 1883

Lord Desborough and youngest son, Ivo
William Henry Grenfell, Lord Desborough driving himself to the traditional Eton Harrow cricket match in July 1914, accompanied by his youngest son, Ivo. Date: 1914

Kitchener as war minister, shortly before his death, 1916
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum and Broome (1850-1916), as war minister: his last speech in the Lords on 30th May 1916, on the subject of volunteers. Date: 30th May 1916

Our Father which art in heaven by W. Holyoake, 1873
A charity child at prayer, described as wearing in the costume of the Bloomsbury Charity(possibly a reference to the clothing worn at the Foundling Hospital.) Date: 1873

Pastime With Good Company
This picture shows a Christmas scene at Henry VIIIs table as the boars head is carried in and The Kings Ballad (Pastime With Good Company) is sung. The song was composed by Henry VIII himself

Rt Hon Lord Brooke, Vanity Fair, Spy
FRANCIS RICHARD CHARLES GREVILLE, 5th Earl of Warwick (1853-1924), styled LORD BROOKE. British Conservative politician, representing Colchester from 1888 to 1892

George Grenfell Glyn, Vanity Fair, Cecioni
GEORGE GRENFELL GLYN, 2nd Baron Wolverton (1824-1887) British Liberal politician, Member of Parliament for Shaftesbury from 1857 until succeeding his father in 1873 and entering the House of Lords

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"Lords: A Rich Tapestry of History, Cricket, and Nobility" Step into the hallowed grounds Cricket Ground Art, where Middlesex County Cricket Club and England have left an indelible mark on the sport. The echoes of cheers and triumphs reverberate through this iconic venue. As you wander through the corridors adorned with fine art, immerse yourself in the heritage shared by Middlesex CCC and England MCC. Marvel at the majestic coat of arms belonging to Hewitt Lord Lifford and Cole, Lord Mount Florence from the 18th century – symbols of nobility that once graced these walls. Gaze upon a captivating poster capturing the serene beauty of River Thames at Westminster in London. Its tranquil allure juxtaposes against the fervor that fills this historic ground during cricket matches. In a testament to inclusivity, discover The Lords Prayer inscribed in ten different languages – a reminder that unity transcends borders within these sacred precincts. The regal coat of arms belonging to Viscount Conyngham Cunningham and Lord Southwell transport you back to an era steeped in grandeur. These emblems serve as reminders of aristocratic lineages intertwined with this esteemed venue's history. Study a map showcasing St Marylebone's intricate streetscape – evidence that Lords is not just a place but an integral part of London's fabric. Uncover an unexpected chapter when Lords Cricket Ground was transformed into a goose farm during World War I in 1915. This poignant moment reminds us how even amidst conflict, life finds ways to adapt while preserving its essence. Transport yourself further back in time as Peter the Great observes with intrigue the proceedings within House - captured forever in lithographic form. Witnessing such historical events adds another layer to your experience at Lords. And finally, relish one of cricket's most cherished traditions -the annual Eton v Harrow match held at none other than Lords.