Scandal Collection (#2)

John Stonehouse MP for Walsall North held his first constituency surgery since he disappeared 14 months ago at Bloxwich Public Library, today, Saturday 29th November 1975

Lord Denning at Whitchurch station to go to London to present his report into the Profumo scandal. 16th September 1963

Lord Denning, Minister of the Rolls at Waterloo Station to present his report into the Profumo scandal to the Prime Minister. 16th September 1963

Christine Keeler in her London flat. 19th June 1980

Christine Keeler in her London flat. 19th June 1980

Mollie Sugden and Mandy Rice-Davies at Cardiffs New Theatre. Where Mollie Sugden unveiled a plaque to commemorate the installation of a device to aid the hard of hearing

Mandy Rice-Davies, a former model and showgirl best known for her association with Christine Keeler and her role in the Profumo affair. Pictured in Cardiff to promote her book Mandy

Lynn Taylor, sales executive, who claims she had a secret affair with Transport minister Steven Norris. 8th October 1993

Reverend Harold Francis Davidson, the Rector of Stiffkey in Norfolk, a Church of England priest who, after a notorious court case in 1932

Julia Stent a Tory Councillor who had affair with MInister Tim Yeo meets Prime MInister John Major

Elizabeth Forsyth aide to fugitive businessman Asil Nadir at his company Polly Peck, pictured in Kyrenia Harbour in Northern Cyprus. 13th May 1993

Old / People / Woman: Mrs. Rosina Stonehouse (80). Mrs. Rosina Stonehouse (80 years old
Old/People/Woman: Mrs. Rosina Stonehouse (80). Mrs. Rosina Stonehouse (80 years old) mother of John Stonehouse, M.P. pictured in her Southampton home today (Thurs). March 1975 75-01552-002

Christine Keeler returning to her Devonshire Street flat after visiting the police. 20th June 1963

1st day Cover - Wedding of Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson
Commemorative First day Cover - 3rd June, 1937 - The wedding of Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson in France at the Chateau de Cande at Monts. Date: 1937

Victorian satire, old gossip, vile Rumor swells
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, old gossip, vile Rumor swells. With sland rous breath vile Rumour swrlls, Each trivial tale the tattler tells

President Richard Nixon caricatured as Pinocchio in a cartoon by John Pierotti for the New York Post, 8 June 1973
WATERGATE SCANDAL, 1973. President Richard Nixon caricatured as Pinocchio in a cartoon by John Pierotti for the New York Post, 8 June 1973, on the Watergate scandal

PPRE2A-00147
Cartoon of President Theodore Roosevelt as a muckraker cleaning up the meat scandal. Hand-colored halftone of a 20th-century illustration

Compensation
This illustration shows two men, identified as The Husband and The Protector in conversation about a young woman. The Husband - And you think I'm gonna let her go like this

Miss Winifred Emery as Lady Teazle
Miss Winifred Emery playing Lady Teazle, born Maud Isabel Emery (August 1861- July 1924). She was an English actress and actor-manager of the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Nixon Richard Usa America American President
nixon, richard, usa, america, american, president, politics, political, politician, leader, scandal, republican, milhous, 1913, 1994, 37th, united, states, 1969, 1974, 36th, vice, 1953, 1961, 1970s

Spitting Image puppet of Margaret Thatcher
A puppet of Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister, used on the satirical TV programme, Spitting Image. The book is Spycatcher by Peter Wright

Cecil Parkinson, British Conservative politician
Edward Cecil Parkinson, Baron Parkinson (b 1931), British Conservative politician and former government minister. Date: circa 1980s

Royal Baccarat Scandal 1891
Sketches in the court case of the Royal Baccarat Scandal. British gambling scandal, known as the Tranby Croft affair of the late 19th century

DUKE OF CLARENCE 1892
ALBERT VICTOR, DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE (1864 - 1892), Elder son of Edward VII; with his fiancee Mary of Teck (later married to George V) before his death aged 28

Duke of Clarence
ALBERT VICTOR, DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE (1864 - 1892), Elder son of Edward VII, died of pneumonia aged 28; drawn at Sandringham 24 hours after his premature death

Cartoon, Sale of Peerages by Lloyd George and Asquith
The Chance of a Lifetime. Cartoon, Sale of Peerages -- Asquith and Lloyd George sell off peerages. Date: 1910

Aelfgyva with a priest, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183118 Aelfgyva with a priest, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Assassination attempt on Fernand Labori (colour litho)
2819078 Assassination attempt on Fernand Labori (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination attempt on Fernand Labori)

The Dreyfus Affair: Alfred Dreyfus with his defence counsel (colour litho)
2819061 The Dreyfus Affair: Alfred Dreyfus with his defence counsel (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreyfus Affair)

Colonel Jouaust, Chairman of the second court martial of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho)
2819082 Colonel Jouaust, Chairman of the second court martial of Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Jouaust)

Alfred Dreyfus before his second court martial (colour litho)
2819077 Alfred Dreyfus before his second court martial (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus before his second court martial)

Now, to work! (colour litho)
2819086 Now, to work! (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now, to work! Marianne encouraging the people of France, polarised by the Dreyfus Affair)

Bedroom Scene, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub
3025984 Bedroom Scene, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier

Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print)
3025988 Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier

Marquise de Merteuils visit to Cecile de Volangess bedchamber, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre
3025986 Marquise de Merteuils visit to Cecile de Volangess bedchamber, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub

Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print)
3025980 Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Bedroom scene from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print)
3025985 Bedroom scene from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier

Valmont Seducing his Victim, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub
3025981 Valmont Seducing his Victim, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub

Retrial of the case of Alfred Dreyfus, French army officer wrongly convicted of treason, Rennes, France
5229607 Retrial of the case of Alfred Dreyfus, French army officer wrongly convicted of treason, Rennes, France, 1899 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

The Dreyfusian Press (litho)
3646223 The Dreyfusian Press (litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreyfusian Press. French political cartoon on the Dreyfus Affair)

A Difficult Crossing (colour litho)
3646241 A Difficult Crossing (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Difficult Crossing)

The libel trial of Jules Reinach (colour litho)
2818994 The libel trial of Jules Reinach (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The libel trial of Jules Reinach. Madame Henry leaving the court)

The Emile Zola libel case - The Council of the Order of the Legion d Honneur (litho)
2818869 The Emile Zola libel case - The Council of the Order of the Legion d Honneur (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major Esterhazy before the military court (colour litho)
2818829 Major Esterhazy before the military court (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Esterhazy before the military court)

Alphonse Bertillon testifying before the second court martial of Alfred Dreyfus in Rennes (colour litho)
2819083 Alphonse Bertillon testifying before the second court martial of Alfred Dreyfus in Rennes (colour litho) by French School

The libel trial of Emile Zola (litho)
2818842 The libel trial of Emile Zola (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The libel trial of Emile Zola. Portraits of the principal witnesses)

Arrest of Lieutenant-Colonel Picquart (colour litho)
2818833 Arrest of Lieutenant-Colonel Picquart (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Lieutenant-Colonel Picquart)

Godefroy Cavaignac, French Minister of War (litho)
2818911 Godefroy Cavaignac, French Minister of War (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Godefroy Cavaignac, French Minister of War)

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"Unveiling the Scandal: A Journey through Infamous Tales and Controversial Figures" Step into the world as we explore a captivating collection of historical moments that left society in shock. From political corruption to celebrity affairs, these hints will guide us through a labyrinth of secrets and intrigue. In the realm of artistry, Punch cartoon presents Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames, an engraving that symbolizes hidden connections between power and influence. Meanwhile, Stephen Ward's sketches of celebrities in 1960 shed light on a scandalous era where fame intertwined with illicit activities. Delving further into politics, cartoons featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed expose the dark underbelly of corruption while Thomas Nast's illustrations unmask his deceitful practices. Just like Sherlock Holmes unravels mysteries at Baker Street, these scandals demanded their own detectives to bring justice to light. The allure of royalty also has its share of controversy. Dr. Stephen Ward's portrait captures Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1961 when scandal surrounded him. Similarly, Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale faced whispers that still echo through history. Venturing beyond borders brings us face-to-face with Emile Zola at the Palais de Justice—a vivid lithograph capturing his defiant stance against societal injustices. In contrast, Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau) by John Singer Sargent portrays scandalous beauty shrouded in mystery and allure. Finally, Josslyn and Idina Hay invite us into their farm in Kenya—Slains—where they indulged in unconventional relationships that rocked British high society during the early 20th century. Through this journey across time and continents, we witness how scandals have shaped our perception of truth and morality. Join us as we peel back layers upon layers to uncover tales both shocking and enthralling—a testament to human nature's eternal fascination with scandalous affairs.