Senate Collection (page 7)

Lord Macaulay, c1850, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Macaulay, c1850, (c1884). Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, (1800-1859) British historian and Whig politician, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge

Rt. Hon. Frederick Thesiger, Lord Chelmsford, c1860, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Rt. Hon. Frederick Thesiger, Lord Chelmsford, c1860, (c1884). Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford (1794-1878), British jurist and Conservative politician, entered Grays Inn in 1813

Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), British Whig educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge

William Huskisson, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
William Huskisson, c1810, (c1884). William Huskisson (1770- 1830) British statesman, financier and MP during reign of George IV. Educated at Appleby Grammar School

John Scott, Earl of Eldon, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
John Scott, Earl of Eldon, c1884. John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838) British barrister and politician, educated at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne and University College, Oxford

Richard Cobden, c1850, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Richard Cobden, c1850, (c1884). Richard Cobden (1804-1865) English manufacturer, Radical and Liberal statesman, educated locally with further study at the London Institution

Duke of Wellington, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Duke of Wellington, c1830, (c1884). Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman educated at Eton College

Edmund Burke, c1760, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Edmund Burke, c1760, (c1884). Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish author, orator and liberal conservative political theorist and philosopher, educated at Trinity College Dublin

William Pitt, c1780, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
William Pitt, c1780, (c1884). William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) British Tory statesman and administrator, educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge

Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778) British Whig, educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Oxford

Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Henry Pelham (1694-1754) British Whig educated at Westminster School and Kings College, Cambridge

Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, (1676-1745), Eton educated British Whig and Knight of the Garter regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain

The Caitlinarian Conspirators Before The Senate, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Caitlinarian Conspirators Before The Senate, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Caitline at Bay, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Caitline at Bay, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Senate Front, Washington D. C. c1900. Creator: Kilburn Brothers
Senate Front, Washington D.C. c1900. The entrance to the United States Senate, in the north wing of the Capitol Building. The marble sculpture, entitled The Rescue

View from the Rotunda of British Museum toward Senate House
View from the Rotunda of the British Museum toward Senate House, University of London (UCL), Bloomsbury, London, The vague shapes of the hills of Hampstead can be seen in the distance. Date: 1951

The surrender of Granada, between the Catholic Kings and Boabdil in 2nd January 1492. Oil of 1832

Columbus in the Rabida, oil of 1856, Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) Italian navigator in the service of Spain

Naval battle of Lepanto, battle waged in 7th October 1571 when John of Austria was the commander. Oil, 1887

Naval battle of Lepanto, a battle commanded by Juan of Austria on 07. 10. 1571, Oil, 1887
Naval battle of Lepanto, a battle commanded by Juan of Austria on 07.10.1571, Oil, 1887

Conference of the Senate in March 1904 Oil by Asterio Mananos

The Surrender of Granada, painted from 1879 to 1882. Delivery of the keys of the city to the Catholic Kings

Senate Palace, a former convent of the Augustinian Fathers of 16th century, engraving, 1870

Reception at the Senate, fragment in the Arch of Trajan

Othello and Desdemona before the Senate, 1847. Scene from Shakespeares Othello

The Senate and Synod Buildings in Saint Petersburg, 1830s. Artist: Anonymous
The Senate and Synod Buildings in Saint Petersburg, 1830s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Views of Saint Petersburg. View of the Senate building from the Saint Isaacs Bridge, 1833. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Appearance in the Senate of a young Nobleman, named Meto, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Appearance in the Senate of a young Nobleman, named Meto, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. Artist: John Leech
His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

The United States Senate, Washington, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Seated in chairs of ivory, sat a number of strange, venerable old men, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
Seated in chairs of ivory, sat a number of strange, venerable old men, c1912 (1912). Three days after the Battle of the Allia, the Gauls advanced on Rome

James D Cameron, (1833-1918), 1920s
James D Cameron. The American senator Cameron was born in 1833 and presented two proposisions in the Senate in February and December of 1896, asking for recognition of Cuban independece

William B Allen, (1847-1919), 1920s
William B Allen was born in 1847. He gave a speech in the American Senate on 11 December 1895, asking to grant the Cubans belligerency

The Palace of the Senate, Rome, Italy, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The Chamber of the French Senate, Paris, France, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The Palace of Luxembourg, home of the French Senate, Paris, France, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow

Inside the Palace of the Senate, Rome, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Roma - Palace of the Senate, 1910. Palazzo Madama in Rome is the seat of the Senate of the Italian Republic. The new building was begun at the end of the 15th century and completed in 1505

The US Senate, 19th century. Published by WH and OH Morrison

The Senate and Synod Buildings in Saint Petersburg, 1829-1834. Artist: Rossi, Carlo (1775-1849)
The Senate and Synod Buildings in Saint Petersburg, 1829-1834

The Senate House, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1892. A print from the Illustrated London News, (6 Febuary 1892)

Evacuation of German wounded after the surrender of the Senate, liberation of Paris, August 1944
Evacuation of German wounded after the surrender of the Senate building, liberation of Paris, August 1944

United States Capitol. Washington D. C
United States Capitol. Washington D.C

The View of Roman Forum From Portico Dii Consentes, Rome, Lazio, Italy
The Roman Forum is a rectangular plaza, located in Rome, surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. gradually cluttered the area

SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Congressman Preston S. Brooks attacks Charles Sumner on the floor of the Senate chamber, 22 May 1856. Contemporary American cartoon

The Coonskin on the Wall. American cartoon, 1920, blaming the demise in the U. S
LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. The Coonskin on the Wall. American cartoon, 1920, blaming the demise in the U.S. Senate of the League of Nations on Senator Henry Cabot Lodge

A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act
McKINLEY TARIFF ACT, 1894. A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act and a Senate of special interests

Symptoms of a Locked Jaw / Plain Sewing Done. American cartoon comment, c1834, on the passage by the U. S
ANDREW JACKSON: U.S. BANK. Symptoms of a Locked Jaw/ Plain Sewing Done. American cartoon comment, c1834, on the passage by the U.S

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The Senate has always been a place of great historical significance and political discourse. From the iconic scene of Cicero speaking passionately in the Senate to Joseph Keppler's thought-provoking cartoon "The Bosses of the Senate, " this institution has shaped nations and influenced policies. One such influential moment was Henry Clay offering his California Compromise to the Senate in 1850, a pivotal event captured beautifully by Peter Frederick Rothermel's painting. This compromise played a crucial role in shaping America's destiny during that era. Across the Atlantic, Caius College and Senate House stand tall as symbols of knowledge and intellectual pursuit in Cambridge, England. Similarly, London's imposing Senate House at the University of London commands respect with its grandeur. Looking back at history, we find ourselves transported to 1850 when the United States Senate held immense power over national affairs. It was during this time that decisions were made that would shape America for generations to come. In ancient Rome, amidst the chaos of war, Cato and other senators stood firm against their enemies during the Punic War. Their unwavering dedication to their republic is an inspiration even today. As twilight descends upon Washington DC, one cannot help but feel awe-struck by the majestic US Capitol Building and Ulysses S. Grant statue standing guard nearby. These landmarks serve as reminders of democracy's endurance through challenging times. Closer to home for many students studying at UCL (University College London), Floodlit evenings at their iconic Senate House create an atmosphere brimming with academic ambition and intellectual curiosity. From historic moments like Cicero addressing his peers in Rome or anti-trust cartoons critiquing powerful figures within American society - these glimpses into our past remind us why institutions like The Senate hold such importance throughout history.