Robert Gascoyne Cecil Collection

Cartoon titled "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie"
5308749 Cartoon titled "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie"; (add.info.: Cartoon titled "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie". Punch's advice to Prime Minister Lord Salisbury on the Suez Canal)

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoigne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, c1900. Creator: Elsden
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoigne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, c1900. British prime minister. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords, 1886-1892, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords, 1886-1892, (1901). Scene in the Palace of Westminster in London, during the final term of the Marquis of Salisbury as prime minister (1886-1892)

Banquet given to Lord Salisbury and Hartington by the Nonconformist Unionist Association, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Banquet given to Lord Salisbury and Hartington by the Nonconformist Unionist Association, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The King of Portugals Visit to the City, meeting the Marquis of Salisbury at the Mansion House (litho)
1100416 The King of Portugals Visit to the City, meeting the Marquis of Salisbury at the Mansion House (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Salisbury speaking of Mr Bright in the House of Lords (engraving)
1626385 Lord Salisbury speaking of Mr Bright in the House of Lords (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Salisbury at Preston (engraving)
1627512 Lord Salisbury at Preston (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Salisbury at Preston)

Lord Salisbury on the Parish Councils Bill in the House of Lords, 25 January (engraving)
1604508 Lord Salisbury on the Parish Councils Bill in the House of Lords, 25 January (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Salisburys Garden-Party, 19 July, the Ex-Prime Minister and his Guests at Hatfield (litho)
1601457 Lord Salisburys Garden-Party, 19 July, the Ex-Prime Minister and his Guests at Hatfield (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lord Mayors Banquet at the Guildhall, Lord Salisbury replying to the Toast of "Her Majestys Ministers"
1600664 The Lord Mayors Banquet at the Guildhall, Lord Salisbury replying to the Toast of " Her Majestys Ministers" (litho) by Stewart

The Retirement of Lord Salisbury, the Ex-Premier and his Successor (litho)
1600793 The Retirement of Lord Salisbury, the Ex-Premier and his Successor (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Retirement of Lord Salisbury)

The Lord Mayors Banquet at Guildhall (engraving)
1100397 The Lord Mayors Banquet at Guildhall (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Banquet at Guildhall)

Lord Salisbury Addressing a Meeting, 1870 / 91. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Lord Salisbury Addressing a Meeting, 1870/91

Punch cartoon: The Lordly Cecil Entertains His Sovereign, Hatfield, 1573 and 1887 (engraving)
6035041 Punch cartoon: The Lordly Cecil Entertains His Sovereign, Hatfield, 1573 and 1887 (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Presentation of the Freedom of the City of London to Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury (engraving)
1621842 Presentation of the Freedom of the City of London to Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Railway Testimonials (engraving)
1105227 Railway Testimonials (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Testimonials)

Lord Salisbury at Manchester, the Banquet at the Free Trade Hall (engraving)
1054217 Lord Salisbury at Manchester, the Banquet at the Free Trade Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Salisbury at Manchester)

The Banquet to Lord Salisbury at the Constitutional Club, the Premier making his Speech (litho)
1064116 The Banquet to Lord Salisbury at the Constitutional Club, the Premier making his Speech (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

English Homes, Hatfield House (engraving)
1614211 English Homes, Hatfield House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Homes, Hatfield House)

The Marquis of Salisbury, KG (b / w photo)
1604322 The Marquis of Salisbury, KG (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Salisbury, KG)

English Conservative politician and Prime Minister Lord Salisbury riding a tricycle (litho)
6014356 English Conservative politician and Prime Minister Lord Salisbury riding a tricycle (litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Khaki Election
5312125 The Khaki Election by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Khaki Election. Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury (1830-1903)

Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (engraving)
812603 Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury)

Congress of Berlin (engraving)
1590093 Congress of Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congress of Berlin. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 June 1878)

Lord Salisbury addressing a Meeting in the Guildhall, Londonderry (engraving)
1604310 Lord Salisbury addressing a Meeting in the Guildhall, Londonderry (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Salisbury, British politician and Prime Minister (chromolitho)
981059 Lord Salisbury, British politician and Prime Minister (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Salisbury (1830-1903)

The Ministerial Whitebait Dinner at Greenwich, Notes by an Outsider (engraving)
1059878 The Ministerial Whitebait Dinner at Greenwich, Notes by an Outsider (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Celebrities of the Day, the Marquis of Salisbury, KG (engraving)
1045731 Celebrities of the Day, the Marquis of Salisbury, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrities of the Day, the Marquis of Salisbury, KG)

Lord Salisbury at Glasgow (engraving)
1045716 Lord Salisbury at Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Salisbury at Glasgow)

A Reminiscence of the late Shah of Persia, Group taken at the Garden-Party given at Hatfield House in 1889 (engraving)
1605332 A Reminiscence of the late Shah of Persia, Group taken at the Garden-Party given at Hatfield House in 1889 (engraving) by English School

The Marquis of Salisbury, KG (engraving)
1603321 The Marquis of Salisbury, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Salisbury, KG)

Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, British Prime Minister 1885-1886, 1886-1892 and 1895-1902 (litho)
3100150 Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, British Prime Minister 1885-1886, 1886-1892 and 1895-1902 (litho) by English Photographer

Politics and politicians of the Victorian era (photogravure)
6030883 Politics and politicians of the Victorian era (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Politics and politicians of the Victorian era)

Lord Salisbury on the parish councils bill in the House of Lords (engraving)
728551 Lord Salisbury on the parish councils bill in the House of Lords (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Marquess of Salisbury speaking in the House of Lords (colour litho)
726908 The Marquess of Salisbury speaking in the House of Lords (colour litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Liebig card featuring Lord Salisbury (colour litho)
984232 Liebig card featuring Lord Salisbury (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, Marquess of Salisbury)

A Meeting of the Conference on the Eastern Question at the Admiralty Palace (Ters-Haneh) Constantinople (engraving)
1059704 A Meeting of the Conference on the Eastern Question at the Admiralty Palace (Ters-Haneh) Constantinople (engraving) by English School

The Conference on the Eastern Question, Some of the Members (engraving)
1059397 The Conference on the Eastern Question, Some of the Members (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conference on the Eastern Question)

The Marquis of Salisbury, Chancellor of the University of Oxford (engraving)
1099617 The Marquis of Salisbury, Chancellor of the University of Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Salisbury)

Punch cartoon: Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, English Conservative politician (engraving)
6034919 Punch cartoon: Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, English Conservative politician (engraving) by Sambourne

Lord Salisbury in Ireland, viewing the Procession in front of the Mayor of Derrys Residence (engraving)
1604341 Lord Salisbury in Ireland, viewing the Procession in front of the Mayor of Derrys Residence (engraving) by English School

Reception of Lord Salisbury at Belfast Railway Station (engraving)
1604305 Reception of Lord Salisbury at Belfast Railway Station (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Marquis of Salisbury, KG, Prime Minister (engraving)
1624948 The Marquis of Salisbury, KG, Prime Minister (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Salisbury, KG, Prime Minister)

Reception at the Central Station (engraving)
1045715 Reception at the Central Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception at the Central Station)

Caricature of the Marquess of Salisbury (colour litho)
960349 Caricature of the Marquess of Salisbury (colour litho) by Faustin (Faustin Betbeder) (1847-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, Marquess of Salisbury)

The Peoples Pecksniff, 1887 (coloured engraving)
979468 The Peoples Pecksniff, 1887 (coloured engraving) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peoples Pecksniff: Mr Pecksniff as the shield of virtue)

The Queens Reception at Buckingham Palace on Monday, 21 June, Her Majestys Prime Minister kissing her Hand (engraving)
1597579 The Queens Reception at Buckingham Palace on Monday, 21 June, Her Majestys Prime Minister kissing her Hand (engraving) by English School

Facsimile of Portion of Congratulatory Letter from the Marquis of Salisbury on the Jubilee of the "Illustrated
1614937 Facsimile of Portion of Congratulatory Letter from the Marquis of Salisbury on the Jubilee of the " Illustrated London News" (engraving) by English School

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Robert Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, was a prominent British statesman and Prime Minister during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Serving as the leader of the Conservative Party, Lord Salisbury held various positions in government and made significant contributions to British politics. From his seat on the Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords between 1886 and 1892, Lord Salisbury exerted his influence over key legislative decisions that shaped the nation's future. His astute leadership skills were further showcased in George Frampton's portrait capturing him as Prime Minister in 1903. Lord Salisbury's political prowess extended beyond formal settings. The Banquet given to him by the Nonconformist Unionist Association in 1888 highlighted his ability to bridge divides within society for a common cause. Similarly, when he met with King Carlos I of Portugal at Mansion House during a royal visit to London, it demonstrated his diplomatic finesse. Known for his eloquence and wit, Lord Salisbury left an indelible mark through his speeches in Parliament. Whether speaking about Mr Bright or addressing issues such as the Parish Councils Bill, he commanded attention and respect from both allies and adversaries alike. Away from politics, Lord Salisbury also enjoyed leisurely pursuits such as hosting garden parties at Hatfield House where he entertained distinguished guests. Additionally, he graced prestigious events like The Lord Mayors Banquet at Guildhall where he responded graciously to Toasts honoring Her Majesty's Ministers. As time passed, Lord Salisbury eventually retired from public life but not without leaving a lasting legacy behind. A lithograph depicting "The Retirement of Lord Salisbury" captures this poignant moment when an ex-premier hands over responsibilities to his successor while reflecting on years spent serving Queen and country. Throughout his career spanning several decades, Robert Gascoyne Cecil embodied dedication towards advancing Britain's interests domestically and internationally. His impact reverberates through history, making him a figure of great significance in British politics.