Palmerston Henry John Collection

"Statesmen's Corner", North Transept, Westminster Abbey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
"Statesmen's Corner", North Transept, Westminster Abbey, [London], 1865. 'The more ancient monuments of the larger size

Romsey Abbey Church, Hampshire, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Romsey Abbey Church, Hampshire, 1865. 'The Abbey Church...is one of the most interesting monuments of Norman ecclesiastical architecture belonging to the conventual class of buildings which

Lord Palmerston's study at Broadlands, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston's study at Broadlands, 1865. Interior of the home of British politician Henry Temple, 2nd Viscount Palmerston, at Romsey in Hampshire

Tiverton, Devonshire, for which Lord Palmerston sat in the House of Commons, 1865. Creator: R. C. Hulme
Tiverton, Devonshire, for which Lord Palmerston sat in the House of Commons, 1865. 'The borough town of Tiverton...is pleasantly situated on the river Exe

The late Lord Palmerston, K.G. and G.C.D., First Lord of the Treasury, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The late Lord Palmerston, K.G. and G.C.D., First Lord of the Treasury, 1865. Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), known as Lord Palmerston

Cambridge House, Piccadilly, the town residence of Lord Palmerston, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Cambridge House, Piccadilly, the town residence of Lord Palmerston, 1865. 'Cambridge House, or rather, as Lord Palmerston, in dating his letters, preferred to style his town residence, 94

Broadlands, near Romsey, Hants, the country seat and birthplace of Lord Palmerston, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Broadlands, near Romsey, Hants, the country seat and birthplace of Lord Palmerston, 1865. 'Here, at Broadlands, Oct. 20,1784, the late Prime Minister, Henry John Temple

Brocket Hall, Hatfield, Herts, where Lord Palmerston died, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Brocket Hall, Hatfield, Herts, where Lord Palmerston died, 1865. 'Brocket Hall...was built about the middle of the last century for Sir Matthew Lamb, father of the first Viscount Melbourne

Lord Palmerston making the ministerial statement on Dano-German Affairs... 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Lord Palmerston making the ministerial statement on Dano-German Affairs in the House of Commons on Monday, 1864. Every seat in the body of the house, and the very steps in each gangway

Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. The British prime minister unveils a statue by Carlo Marochetti. The figure is cast in bronze, and is 7 ft

Il Aboie! Mais il ne mord pas!, 1864. Creator: Cham
Il Aboie! Mais il ne mord pas!, 1864. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Friday, 25 March 1864. He barks! but he doesn't bite!

Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857....the Lord Mayor entertained [future British prime minister] Lord Palmerston in the Egyptian Hall...The company included his

The Speech Day at Harrow School - Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Speech Day at Harrow School - Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales, 1854. Prize-giving at the private school of Harrow in London

Grand Banquet to Viscount Palmerston by the Reform Club, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Grand Banquet to Viscount Palmerston by the Reform Club, [London], 1850. Dinner in honour of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

The Viscountess Palmerston's Assembly - The Saloon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Viscountess Palmerston's Assembly - The Saloon, 1850. London gathering hosted by the wife of Lord Palmerston, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Palmerston, G.C.B. - from the picture by John Partridge, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Palmerston, G.C.B. - from the picture by John Partridge, 1850. Our likeness is from the beautiful Portrait by Partridge, presented to Lady Palmerston, on Saturday

Royal Academy Exhibition - "The Infant Academy", Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Royal Academy Exhibition - "The Infant Academy", Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1850. London exhibition of painting. Sir Joshua Reynolds, the first President of the Royal Academy

Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston [the British prime minister]: the theatre - the town clerk reading the address of the corporation to His Lordship, 1862

The opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston: arrival of His Lordship at the Institution, 1862

Presentation of Lord Palmerston's portrait to the inhabitants of Dover... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Lord Palmerston's portrait to the inhabitants of Dover - the Premier addressing the town council in the Maison Dieu Hall

Tablet to the memory of Lord Palmerston's father and mother, in Romsey Abbey Church, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Tablet to the memory of Lord Palmerston's father and mother, in Romsey Abbey Church, 1865. 'The tombs of Lord Palmerston's father and mother, as well as that of Sir William Temple

Henry John Temple, 1860-69. Creator: Henry Hering
Henry John Temple, 1860-69. [Portrait of Lord Palmerston, British Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]. Albumen print

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Palmerston Henry John, also known as Viscount Palmerston, was a prominent British statesman who served as Prime Minister twice during the 19th century. Known for his strong leadership and diplomatic skills, Palmerston played a key role in shaping British foreign policy and navigating complex international relations. Born in 1784 into an aristocratic family, Palmerston entered politics at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks. He held various positions in government before becoming Prime Minister for the first time in 1855. During his tenure, he focused on expanding Britain's influence abroad and promoting free trade. Palmerston's second term as Prime Minister began in 1859 and lasted until his death in 1865. He is remembered for his assertive approach to foreign affairs, particularly during conflicts such as the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny. Despite facing criticism from some quarters, Palmerston was widely respected for his pragmatism and commitment to upholding British interests. In addition to his political career, Palmerston was known for his wit and charm. He had a reputation as a ladies' man and enjoyed socializing with high society figures. His legacy continues to be debated among historians, with some praising him as a visionary leader while others criticize him for being too aggressive in pursuit of British power.