Balfour Collection (page 4)

Betty Balfour in The Sea Urchin (1926) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1927

Peace Conference in Paris by Matania
Front cover of The Sphere showing leaders of the Great Powers leaving the Peace Conference in Paris. Leading the way M. Clemenceau, Premier of France, with the tall figure on the left

Suffrage Demonstration N. U. W. S.s 1908
A souvenir of the Womens Suffrage March and Mass Meeting at the Albert Hall, Saturday, June 13, 1908. Gives details of the march from Embankment to the Albert Hall

N. U. W. S.s Suffrage Saturday June 1908
N.U.W.S.S Suffrage Saturday June 1908. Handbill issued by the N.U.W.S.S, promoting the march and demonstration on 13th June 1908, from Embankment to the Albert Hall. Led by Mrs

Lady Frances Balfour Suffragist. Lady Frances Balfour (1858-1931) portrait. Aristocratic and dedicated worker for the cause of Womens Suffrage

Bystander cover, Anthony Wilding & Arthur Balfour tennis
The Rt. Hon. Arthur Balfour and Mr Anthony (Tony) Frederick Wilding, four-times Wimbledon tennis champion, pictured as doubles partners in a friendly match on Centre Court at Wimbledon in July 1917

Anthony Wilding and Arthur Balfour at Nice, 1914
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), New Zealand born tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion pictured in Nice in 1914 about to partner Mr Arthur Balfour, British conservative M.P

Anthony Wilding with Arthur Balfour at Wimbledon
Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913 with Arthur Balfour, British conservative M.P

Mr Balfour on visit to captured village, Western Front, WW1
Arthur James Balfour on a visit to a captured village on the Western Front during World War One. He served as British Foreign Secretary from 1916 to 1919. Date: circa 1916

Mr Balfour watching aeroplane in flight, Western Front, WW1
Arthur James Balfour watching an aeroplane in flight during a visit to the Western Front during World War One. He served as British Foreign Secretary from 1916 to 1919. Date: circa 1916

Mr Balfour on visit to Western Front, WW1
Arthur James Balfour on a visit to the Western Front during World War One. He served as British Foreign Secretary from 1916 to 1919. Date: circa 1916

Mrs Ronald Balfour by Madame Yevonde
Mrs Ronald Balfour (formerly Deirdre Hart-Davis, 1909-1998) by Madame Yevonde. Seen here modelling a navy blue Bruyere gown from H. J. Nicoll. Date: 1932

Portrait photograph of Arthur Balfour

Mr Balfour visiting howitzer on Western Front, WW1
Arthur Balfour (central figure in flat cap) as Foreign Secretary in David Lloyd Georges wartime coalition government, viewing a 9.2-inch British howitzer during his visit to the Western Front

The Jazz Age - scene from Champagne
On with the dance - a study in modernity from the film, Champagne, a British movie shown by the Wardour Company, directed by Alfred Hitchcock

First woman MP, 1919
NANCY, LADY ASTOR Vicountess Astor, standing between Lord Balfour and Lloyd George, becomes the first woman MP, 1919. The Front Ministerial Bench beyond the Table is shown here

Dame Edith Lyttelton, writer, campaigner and spiritualist
Dame Edith Sophy Lyttelton (nee Balfour, 1865-1948), writer, administrator, campaigner and spiritualist. She served as President of the Society for Psychical Research (1933-34)

Arthur Balfour, British politician, giving a talk
Arthur Balfour, British politician and former Prime Minister, giving a talk on lawn tennis at Panshanger, home of Mr Almeric Paget

John Balfour, Vanity Fair, Spy
JOHN BALFOUR (1853 - ) A successful stockbroker, born in Fife Scotland. Lived in St. Johns Wood. Caption: J. B. Date: 1853 -

Jabez Spencer Balfour, Vanity Fair, Spy
JABEZ SPENCER BALFOUR (1843-1916) Businessman, British Liberal Party politician and fraudster. Member of Parliament for Tamworth but held an interest in local politics in his home town of Croydon

WOMEN MARINES, 1918. Women being sworn in to the United States Marine Corps, where they will take over office duties from male Marines

TEL AVIV: ZIONISTS, c1925. Left to right, beside the guard: Meir Dizengoff, Cheim Weizmann, Lord Arthur Balfour, Otto Warburg and Nahum Sokolow

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON (1850-1894): oil over a photograph, c1888

Home Rule: Great Meeting at Belfast: Arrival of Mr. Balfour at the Linen Hall, Northern Ireland, 1893 Engraving

The Opening of Parliament: Incidents in the Commons: 1
THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT: INCIDENTS IN THE COMMONS: 1. Mr. Balfour enters. 2. Alone in his glory. (After the interval preceding the discussion on the Address Mr)

SECOND BOER WAR: SURRENDER. Arthur James Balfour reading the surrender of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State at the end of the Second Boer War, in the House of Commons, 2 June 1902

TREASURE ISLAND MAP, 1883. Map of Treasure Island from the first edition of Robert Louis Stevensons novel

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON (1850-1894). Scottish man of letters; photographed in 1888

ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR (1848-1930). 1st Earl of Balfour. English philosopher and statesman. Photographed c1894

TREASURE ISLAND, 1911. Captain Smollet defies the mutineers. Illustration by N.C. Wyeth from a 1911 edition of Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island, originally published in 1883

TREASURE ISLAND, 1911. Israel Hands. Illustration, 1911, by N.C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island

TREASURE ISLAND, 1911. Captain Bones routs Black Dog. Illustration, 1911, by N.C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons " Treasure Island."

Giant Bell
The carillon for the new Houses of Parliament at Ottawa, Canada, being loaded on board the CPR vessel Balfour at Surrey Docks. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Arthur James Balfour has hands cut off by Joseph Chamberlain
The Story of the Pushful One (cont.). Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) - Prime Minister (1902-05) has his hands cut off by Pushful Joe Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914). Date: 1899

Arthur James Balfour instructed by 3rd Marquess of Salisbury
The Story of the Pushful One. Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) - Prime Minister (1902-05) instructed by Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil

Mr Balfour at the Parliamentary aerial demonstration held at Hendon in May 1911. Date: 1911

Churchill, Mr McKenna, Lord Montagu, Claude Grahame-White
Winston Churchill, Mr McKenna, Lord Montagu and Claude Grahame-White at the Parliamentary aerial demonstration held at Hendon in May 1911

Lord Northcliffe (in the fur coat) helping to haul the Wright A at Pau, 1909. The former Conservative Prime Minister Arthur Balfour is standing to the left of Lord Northcliffe

Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman and philosopher: Prime Minister 1902-1905: Balfour Declaration 1917. Wood engraving 1892

Coalition Government. Duke of Devonshire and Arthur Balfour (centre) trying to control Joseph Chamberlain, leader of junior party in coalition

Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman and philosopher: Prime Minister 1902-1905: Balfour Declaration 1917

Francis Maitland Balfour (1851-1882) Scottish-born British embryologist: brother of AJ Balfour: killed in climbing accident on Mont Blanc, Switzerland. Wood engraving 1882

Arthur James Balfour 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman and philosopher: Prime Minister 1902-1905: Balfour Declaration 1917. Photograph

William Balfour Baike (1825-1864) Scottish naturalist, explorer, naval surgeon and linguist. Expeditions to the Niger 1854 and 1857. Wood engraving 1864

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894) Scottish author, born in Edinburgh. Etching by William Strang (1859-1821) after a photograph

Lord Balfours visit to the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Palestine 1925. Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930) British statesman with Herbert Samuel (1870-1963) British politician and diplomat

Lord Balfour declaring the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Palestine 1925. Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930) British Conservative politician and statesman. UK Prime Minister 1902-1905

Balfour visiting Jewish colonies, Palestine, 1925. Arthur James Balfour(1848-1930) British Conservative politician and statesman. UK Prime Minister 1902-1905

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"Balfour: A Legacy of Diplomacy, Politics, and Artistic Influence" The name Balfour holds a significant place in history, encompassing various realms such as politics, literature, and even art. One notable event associated with the name is the Balfour Declaration of 1917. Crafted by British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour, this letter outlined Britain's support for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. In another realm entirely, we find an extraordinary woman breaking barriers - Nancy Astor. She became the first female Member of Parliament (MP), paving the way for future generations of women to enter politics and make their voices heard. Speaking of artistry, N. C. Wyeth's stunning illustration from Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" captures our imagination with its vivid depiction. Published in 1911, Wyeth's talent brings to life thrilling adventures on the high seas. Turning our attention to political satire through visual representation, Paul Kruger is portrayed as an ogre-like figure in one particular artwork. As State President of Transvaal during a tumultuous time in South African history, Kruger was often depicted unfavorably by his opponents. Closer to home lies Balfour Avenue in Whitehead - a street that carries echoes of history and community spirit within its name. Meanwhile, golf enthusiasts may recall images and Chesterfield enjoying a friendly game at Sandwich Golf Club; sports bringing people together across social divides. AJ Balfour/Roffe signifies collaboration between individuals who share common interests or goals – perhaps referring to partnerships forged during times when unity was paramount. During World War I negotiations held in Paris between Lloyd George and Arthur James Balfour showcased their dedication towards securing peace amidst global turmoil – leaders striving for stability against all odds.