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[John Scott, 1st earl of Eldon correspondence].
Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838Date: 2008-- Pictures
John Scott, first Earl of Eldon: his monument at Corfe Castle. Engraving by J.T. Wedgwood, 1839, after T. Sharp after F. Chantrey.
Chantrey, Francis, Sir, 1781-1841.Date: 1839Reference: 3045998i- Pictures
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The Duke of Wellington as Chancellor of Oxford University, wearing academic robes and carrying a mace, instructs his Tory supporters portrayed as academics in gowns and mortar boards. Lithograph by John Doyle, 1834.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: March 14th 1834Reference: 35688iPart of: HB sketches- Pictures
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Thomas D. Rice performing the "Jump Jim Crow" song and dance in front of British members of the House of Lords. Lithograph by I.H..
I.H., active 1837.Date: [1837?]Reference: 34224i- Pictures
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The Prince Regent, his head irradiated, opens a bag containing cats; a cat with the head of Lord Eldon leaps on to a rat with the head of Lord Grey. Aquatint, 1811.
Scarpione, active 1811.Date: March 1811Reference: 38420i- Pictures
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A wig-seller dressing a wig on a stand in his shop; the wig-stands bear the heads of Tory politicians. Wood engraving by W.C.W. after R. Seymour.
Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836.Date: 1831Reference: 31578i- Pictures
Three disgruntled peers sit in close consultation on a bench in the Lords as another looks on from behind. Lithograph, 1830.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: Dec 7 1830Reference: 651166i- Pictures
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King George IV and the Marchioness of Conyngham grieve over the body of a dead giraffe, which had been sent to them by Mehmet Ali, Pasha of Egypt. Lithograph attributed to J. Doyle, 1829.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: Augt. 11 1829Reference: 581026i- Pictures
Lord Brougham sits on the woolsack in the Lords wearing a barrister's wig as four politicians stand around inspecting him. Lithograph by John Doyle, 1830.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: Dec 31 1830Reference: 651320i- Pictures
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A man being restrained in a chair while a doctor and nurse prepare to give him some medicine; referring to English politicians' feelings towards Daniel O'Connell. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1833.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 23 February 1833Reference: 12239iPart of: HB Sketches- Pictures
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Sir Charles Wetherell collapsed in a chair surrounded by both smiling and weeping fellow politicians; referring to reactions to the Plan of Reform which disenfranchised sixty boroughs. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1831.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 7 March 1831Reference: 12229iPart of: HB Sketches- Pictures
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A large man in bed after giving birth to a mouse; referring to the Duke of Buckingham's attempt to introduce his own 'Reform Bill' which excluded disenfranchisement. Coloured lithograph by J.Doyle, 1832.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: [23 April 1832]Reference: 12237iPart of: HB Sketches- Pictures
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John Bull as a patient, in disarray, reclines on a sofa and receives medical treatment from politicians. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1813.
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.Date: 1 December 1813Reference: 38418i- Archives and manuscripts
John Hodgkin junior (1800-1875)
Date: 1809-1976Reference: PP/HO/EPart of: Hodgkin family- Pictures
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Three despairing women, one of whom looks disapprovingly at three quack medicine vendors concocting a mixture; representing Britain's economic depletion and distress at the hands of her politicians. Etching by W. Heath, 1830.
Heath, William, 1795-1840.Date: 1 March 1830Reference: 12228i- Pictures
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The Prince Regent presenting to political ministers the expected baby of Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold, who urinates in their faces; representing the burden of taxation required by the Royal family. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1816.
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.Date: 1 August 1816Reference: 12212i- Archives and manuscripts
Murchison, Sir Roderick Impey (1792-1871), President of the Geological Society and the Royal Geographical Society
Sir Roderick Impey Murchison, 1792-1871, President of the Geological Society and the Royal Geographical SocietyDate: 1815-1871Reference: MS.5220- Archives and manuscripts
Miscellany, English
Nesmith, Robert, fl.1682Date: 1655-1910Reference: MS.9258- Archives and manuscripts
Letters to George Newman from various correspondents
Date: 1890-1940Reference: MS.6201Part of: Newman, Sir George (1870-1948), pioneer of public and child health care- Books
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A new history of Jamaica, from the earliest accounts, to the taking of Porto Bello by Vice-Admiral Vernon. In thirteen letters from a gentleman to his friend. Containing, I. The Author's Voyage to that Island; with an Account of several Curious Particulars which he met with in his Passage. II. A Description of Jamaica; its Natural Advantages, Manners of the People, &c. III. Spanish Cruelty on first Settling there. Expedition of Sir Anthony Shirley and Col. Jackson against them. Its Conquest by the English. IV. The Enterprizes of the famous Buccaneers Bartholomew, Brasiliano, Lewis Scot, and John Davis, who took St. Augustine. V. The Life and gallant Actions of the ever-memorable Sir Henry Morgan, and his almost incredible Enterprizes and Successes against the Spaniards. VI. Institution of the General Assembly, and other Curious Particulars. Vii. Abstract of all the Laws and Statutes in Force in Jamaica. Viii. The first Assiento Contract. Enterprizes of the Rebel Negroes. Dreadful Earthquake. French Invasions. Col. Lillingstone's Expedition against Hispaniola. The Scots Settlement at Darien. Gallant Actions and Death of Admiral Bembow, &c. IX. Port-Royal burnt to the Ground. A dreadful Hurricane. Of Blackbeard, a famous Pyrate. Character and Importance of the Mosqueto Indians. Formidable Power of the Rebel Negroes. X. The Rebels submit to Terms. Admiral Vernon's Success against Porto-Bello. XI. Of the Government, Ecclesiastical, Civil and Military, of Jamaica. Customs of the Inhabitants. The Sacrifices, Libations, Exercises, and Diversions of the Negroes, &c. XII. Of the Products of Jamaica; of its Trees, Plants, Birds, Beasts, Fish, Insects, &c. XIII. Its Trade and Commerce. Its Importance to Great Britain. Number of its People-Money it returns to Great Britain. Directions to new Settlers, in relation to their Healths, &c. In which are briefly interspersed, The Characters of its Governors and Lieutenant-Governors; viz. Colonel D'oyley. Major Sedgewick. Colonel Brayne. Lord Windsor. Sir Tho. Moddiford. Sir Tho. Lynch. Lord Vaughan. Earl of Carlisle. Sir Henry Morgan. Colonel Molesworth. Duke of Albemarle. Earl of Inchiquin. Sir William Beeston. General Selwyn. Peter Beckford, Esq; Earl of Peterborough. Colonel Handasyde. Ld. Arch. Hamilton. Sir Nicolas Lawes. Duke of Portland. Major Gen. Hunter. John Ayscough, Esq; John Gregory, Esq; H. Cunningham, Esq; And the present Governor, Edward Trelawney, Esq; With two maps, one of that Island, and the other of the circumjacent Islands and Territories belonging to France, Spain, &c.
Leslie, Charles, of Jamaica.Date: 1740- Archives and manuscripts
Medical miscellany
Fretchwell, Nathaniell, fl. 1674, of St Clement Danes, Middlesex, apothecaryDate: 1662-1907Reference: MS.9276- Books
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The scots scourge; being a compleat supplement to the British antidote to Caledonian poison: in two volumes. Containing fifty-two anti-ministerial, political, satiric, and comic prints, during Lord Bute's administration, down to the present time: To which are added, All the Original Songs, Essays, &c. &c. The whole being a grand system of Scotch politicks, which have been acted in Old England, &c. during those remarkable years 1763 and 1764. ... . Contains Twenty-Five Copper Plates, and is adorned with a Metzotinto Head of the Duke of Newcastle, and a Head of Earl Temple. 1. Sawney below stairs. 2. Ayliffe's Ghost. 3. The scrubbing-post. 4. John Bull's Auction. 5. Roasted Exciseman. 6. Daniel in the Den. 7. Daniel's Delivery. 8. Devil to pay. 9. Game of Hum. 10. State Racers. 11. Places of Profit. 12. - of Honour. 13. Tame Lion. 14. Bob-Cherry. 15. Safe Place. 16. J. Wilkes, Esq; and Liberty. 17. Sign Post. 18. The Snug Post. 19. The Whipping Post. 20. Macbeth and the Dr. 21. The Cold Place. 22. The Warm Place. 23. The General Post. 24. Hieroglyphical Epistle from the Devil to L. B- To which is given, a Humorous Political Key to all the Prints.
Pridden, John, 1728-1807.Date: [1765?]- Archives and manuscripts
Thomas Hodgkin DCL (1831-1913), also known as Thomas Hodgkin junior, and his family
Date: 1787-1951Reference: PP/HO/GPart of: Hodgkin family- Archives and manuscripts
Professional and other correspondence
Date: 1794-1944Reference: PP/BAR/CPart of: Barlow, Sir Thomas (1845-1945)- Archives and manuscripts
Lee, Henry (1826-1888), naturalist
Lee, Henry, 1826-1888.Date: 1866-1887Reference: MSS.5376-5401