Conservative Gallery

Sir Robert Peel, c.1846

Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister. Peel was a Conservative MP who held strong views on Irish Catholicism and Free Trade vs Protectionism, but is probably best remembered for organising the London Police Force in the 1820's. For a long time, British policemen were nicknamed Peelers or Bobbies in reference to Robert Peel

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Election poster depicting Theodore Roosevelt as the Apostle of Prosperity

PNP254465 Election poster depicting Theodore Roosevelt as the Apostle of Prosperity, 1903 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roosevelt (1858-1919); 26th President of the USA (1901-09); Vice President under William McKinley (1843-1901) who was assassinated; initiated the Square Deal'; trust-buster';'speak softly and carry a big stick';); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

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Conservative party television team

The Conservative Party television team and some election posters for the General Election of 8th October 1959. The Conservatives broadcast five television programmes of 15 or 20 minutes each starting on 19th September, with appearances from Heathcoat Amory, Keith Joseph, Lord Hailsham, R.A. Butler, and Harold Macmillan. The Conservatives won a third successive victory

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