Resignation Collection (page 3)

Chrysanthemum: Resignation, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1892

The Resignation, or John Bull Over-Whelmed with Grief, March 24, 1809. March 24, 1809
The Resignation, or John Bull Over-Whelmed with Grief, March 24, 1809

Receiving the Fatal News!, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Receiving the Fatal News!, 1834. George Eden, Earl of Auckland; John William Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough; Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux; John Hobhouse

Cardinal Wolsey resigning the Great Seal for the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, 1773. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey resigns as lord chancellor stripped of office by Thomas Howard

Memorial by the Earl of Morton on resigning the Regency, March 1578, 1889. Artist: James Stillie
Memorial letter by the Earl of Morton on resigning the Regency, March 1578. James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c1516-1581)

The crown resigned to the Popes legate by King John (1167-1216), 1213. Following a dispute between King John and Pope Innocent III regarding Johns insistence on his sole right to elect a new

King William IV, Lord Henry Brougham and Lord Charles Grey, 1832. Artist: F Wentworth
King William IV, Lord Henry Brougham and Lord Charles Grey, 1832. On 7th May 1832, Prime Minister Grey and Henry Brougham met the king

King John (1167-1216) kneeling before the Popes legate, 1213. Following a dispute between King John and Pope Innocent III regarding Johns insistence on his sole right to elect a new Archbishop of

Resignation of Richard II, 1399, (c1902-1905). The Parliament in which Richard IIs resignation was declared and the Duke of Lancaster (Henry IV) recognized as King

Russian Baltic Fleet attacking fishing boats, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5. The Dogger Bank incident, October 1904, when ships of the Russian Baltic Fleet attacked fishing boats on the Dogger Bank

The Return of the Wanderer, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Return of the Wanderer, 1888. Little Lord Randolph Churchill returns in a furtive manner, watched by a couple of astute journalists

Churchillius; or, an Alarming Sacrifice!, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
Churchillius; or, an Alarming Sacrifice!, 1887. Little Lord Randolph Churchill, in full Roman battledress, bounces on his horse, Retrenchment

The Great-Little Random, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Great-Little Random, 1887. Little Lord Randolph Churchill is seen storming off in a huff, refusing to obey the Ringmasters instructions

The Finish, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Finish, 1886. This is a companion cartoon to The Start, published on 3rd July 1886. Lord Salisbury, the Leader in the Lords of the Conservative Party

Fresh Paint!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Fresh Paint!, 1885. This cartoon depicts Britannia, holding the olive branch of peace, being touched-up by the new Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury

The Budget Stakes, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Budget Stakes, 1885. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, also doubled in his cabinet as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. This cartoon relates to his 1885 Budget

A New Departure, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
A New Departure, 1882. The Chief Secretary for Ireland, William Forster, resigns from his office in Mr Gladstones Liberal government

Carl Wilhelmson Resignation painting 1895 oil
Carl Wilhelmson, Resignation, painting, 1895, oil on canvas, Height, 90 cm (35.4 inches), Width, Signed, C. Wilhelmson

Resignation John P Soule American 1827 1904 1870
Resignation; John P. Soule (American, 1827 - 1904); about 1870; Albumen silver print

Resting (1905). Orpen, Sir William 1878-1931. The model used for Resting was one of Orpen?s favourites, a young washerwoman called Lottie Stafford who lived in a decrepit street called Paradise Walk

(1862-1948). American journalist and statesman. I resign. American cartoon, 1916
JOSEPHUS DANIELS (1862-1948). American journalist and statesman. I resign. American cartoon, 1916, by Harry Grant Dart urging the resignation of Daniels as Secretary of the Navy

NEPTUNE, ROMAN GOD OF SEA resigning the reins of his seahorse-drawn chariot to Britannia: English engraving, 18th century

Cardinal Wolsey resigns the Great Seal
Cardinal Wolsey, by order of Henry VIII, resigning the Great Seal

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

B. H. M. K Von Bulow
B. H. M. K VON BULOW Bernhard Heinrich Martin Karl von Bulow. Prussian statesman and German chancellor before losing confidence in Wilhelm II, resulting in resignation. Date: 1849 - 1929

The Right Hon. Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), who resigned from his seat in the Cabinet by letter to Mr Asquith on 11th November 1915. Date: 1915

Cartoon, Integrity retiring from Office! by James Gillray. The outgoing Tory government ministers, led by William Pitt, leave through the Treasury arch

The New War Ministry, WW1
The new war ministry following the resignation of Herbert Asquith on 4 December 1916. Centre is Prime Minister David Lloyd George

Macmillan speaking inn the House, Profumo Scandal
" We have not been parties to deception." Artists impression by Juliet Pannett, special artist for the ILN, showing Prime Minister Harold Macmillan

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"Moments of Resignation: From Jeeves and Wooster to Titanic's Charles Lightoller" Reflecting on the comical mishaps of Jeeves and Wooster, resignation takes center stage as Bertie finally admits defeat in his sartorial choices. The stoic gaze of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull captures a profound sense of resignation, reflecting the struggles faced by Native Americans during their tumultuous history. John Tenniel's iconic illustration "Dropping the Pilot" portrays Emperor Wilhelm II's reluctant acceptance of Chancellor Bismarck's resignation, marking a turning point in German politics. In an era marked by political turmoil, Hannah Humphrey's satirical print "Integrity retiring from Office. " humorously depicts the departure of moral values from public service in 1801. David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street symbolizes both personal and political transformation as he resigns from his position as Prime Minister after leading Britain through World War I. Disraeli assumes power as Prime Minister in 1868 following William Gladstone's resignation, showcasing how leadership changes shape nations' destinies throughout history. As one of RMS Titanic's officers, Charles Lightoller faces a momentous decision when he resigns himself to fate while ensuring others' safety during the tragic sinking in 1912. Amidst the chaos and suffering of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), poignant graffiti reads "Este dolor no, " expressing a collective feeling towards pain and loss. Henry John Temple hands Queen Victoria his resignation with grace and dignity, embodying principles that transcend power dynamics during times of transition in British governance. James Callaghan stands outside Number 10 Downing Street after losing power as Labour politician; his expression reveals mixed emotions but also hints at resilience amidst political setbacks.