First Lord Of The Admiralty Collection

William Henry Smith
3586492 William Henry Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of William Henry Smith (1825-1891) an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W. H. Smith

Inter-allied Solidarity; The Inter-Allied Naval Council, meeting for the first time.. 1918. Creator: Unknown
Inter-allied Solidarity; The Inter-Allied Naval Council, meeting for the first time, in London, January 22, 1918, under the chairmanship of Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord of the British Admiralty, 1918

Bust of the Right Hon. Sir J. Pakington, Bart. M.P. recently placed in the Museum... 1860. Creator: A. W
Bust of the Right Hon. Sir J. Pakington, Bart. M.P. recently placed in the Museum of the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, 1860. Bust by Baron Marochetti

Winston Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), (1919). Creator: Reginald Haines
Winston Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), (1919). Portrait of British politician Winston Churchill (1874-1965) who was First Lord of the Admiralty during the First World War

Lord Anson, (1829). Creator: J Jenkins
Lord Anson, (1829). Portrait of English naval commander George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762). Anson commanded a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at

September, 1939, Winston Churchill Returns to the Admiralty, 1939 (1955). On 3 September 1939, Britain declared war on Germany

George Byng, Viscount Torrington, 1837. Artist: WH Mote
George Byng (1668-1733), 1st Viscount Torrington, 1837. Byng was a British Admiral and statesman of the late 17th and early 18th centuries

Two Ministers!!!??? (colour litho)
3648315 Two Ministers!!!??? (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Ministers!!!??)

A V Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough, British Labour Co-operative politician
6015217 A V Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough, British Labour Co-operative politician, First Lord of the Admiralty in World War II (photo) by English Photographer

Arthur James Balfour, 1902 (b / w photo)
5962933 Arthur James Balfour, 1902 (b/w photo) by London Stereoscopic Company (1854-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1st Earl of Balfour 1848-1930) Scottish born philosopher and politician

Edward Russell, Earl of Orford, c. 1742 (engraving)
451638 Edward Russell, Earl of Orford, c.1742 (engraving) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780); 37.4x23.5 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Lord George Hamilton, MP
2905728 Lord George Hamilton, MP by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord George Hamilton, M.P)

Mr Punchs Literary Costume Ball (engraving)
3630228 Mr Punchs Literary Costume Ball (engraving) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Punchs Literary Costume Ball)

Colonel J A B Seely, Secretary of State for War, poloting an aircraft, Cromarty Aviation Station, Scotland
972742 Colonel J A B Seely, Secretary of State for War, poloting an aircraft, Cromarty Aviation Station, Scotland, 1913 (litho) by Millar

First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill with American governement offial and diplomat Summer Welles and American Ambassador to Britain Joseph P Kennedy at the Admiralty. 12th March 1940

1939 War Cabinet Back row: - Sir Kingsley Wood, Winston Churchill - First Lord of
1939 War Cabinet Back row:- Sir Kingsley Wood, Winston Churchill - First Lord of the Admiralty, L Hoare Belisha, Lord Hankey

March of Reform - Master of Ceremonies in the H. of Commons Improved Manners... 1837
March of Reform - Master of Ceremonies in the H. of Commons Improved Manners (Much to be desired.) Arising Therefrom, 1837

Sir J Leake, (1656-1720), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J Leake, (1656-1720), 1830. Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Leake (1656-1720) Royal Navy officer and politician. Served in the Battle of Texel during the Anglo-Dutch wars

Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. William Juxon (1582-1663) English churchman, educated at St Johns College, Oxford. Bishop of London 1633-1649 and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1660 until his death

Hawke, (1705-1781), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hawke, (1705-1781), 1830. Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke (1705-1781) Royal Navy officer who sat in the House of Commons from 1747 to 1776 and served at the Battle of Toulon, in the Seven Years War

Sir James Graham, British politician, c1840s (c1890). Creator: Unknown
Sir James Graham (1792-1861), British politician, c1840s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

The Right Honorable Walter Hume Long, c1902. Creator: Elliott & Fry
The Right Honorable Walter Hume Long, c1902. Portrait of British politician Walter Hume Long, 1st Viscount Long of Wraxall (1854-1924)

Lord Anson, c1800. Creator: Rothwell
Lord Anson, c1800. Portrait of English naval commander George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762). Anson commanded a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at

Winston Churchill and George Lambert, 1912, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Winston Churchill and George Lambert, 1912, (1945). British politicians Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), First Lord of the Admiralty, and George Lambert

Opening of a New Reign, 22 June 1911, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Opening of a New Reign, 22 June 1911, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) with his wife Clementine (1880-1977) at the coronation of King George V in London

With General French at Army Manoeuvres, 1912, (1945). Creator: Unknown
With General French at Army Manoeuvres, 1912, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was Home Secretary 1910-1911, and First Lord of the Admiralty 1911-1915

First Lord of the Admiralty, c1914, (1945). Creator: Unknown
First Lord of the Admiralty, c1914, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) resigned as First Lord of the Admiralty in 1915

Durbar of Lord Auckland, c1836-1842, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Durbar of Lord Auckland, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

The fine Staircase Hall in the First Lords residence at the Admiralty, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Lord Anson, 1762. Artist: Henry Adlard
Lord Anson, 1762. George Anson, 1st Baron Anson was a Royal Navy officer, and went on to be First Lord of the Admiralty during the Seven Years War. After Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)

WH Smith, MP, First Lord of the Treasury, 1887. Artist: R Taylor
WH Smith, MP, First Lord of the Treasury, 1887. The son and namesake of the founder of the WH Smith chain of newsagents, William Henry Smith (1825-1891)

Winston Churchill, Charles Madden and Sir John Jellicoe, First World War, 1914. Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty; Madden, Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet; and Admiral Jellicoe

Sir John Leake, British Admiral, 18th century(?). Leake (1656-1720) saw action in the War of the Grand Alliance and the War of the Spanish Succession

Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, 1914-1915, (1920). Artist: Elliott & Fry
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, 1914-1915, (1920). Churchill (1875-1965) went on to serve as British prime minister during the Second World War

William Henry Smith, British politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
William Henry Smith, politician, c1890. The son and namesake of the founder of the WH Smith chain of newsagents, Smith (1825-1891)

Hugh Culling Eardley Childers, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Hugh Culling Eardley Childers, 1878. After serving as a member of the Government of Victoria, in Australia, Childers returned to Britain and, in 1860, was elected as MP for Pontefract

John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford, British statesman, (1832). Artist: H Robinson
John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford, British statesman, (1832). Lord John Russell (1710-1771) was the son of Wriothesley Russell, 2nd Duke of Bedford

Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel, British admiral, (1833). Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel, British admiral, (1833). Keppel (1725-1786) held sea commands during the Seven Years War and the War of American Independence

Edward Russel, Earl of Orford, 1775. Artist: Thomas Cook
Edward Russel, Earl of Orford, 1775. Russell (1653-1727) was the First Lord of the Admiralty under King William III. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

Lord Strafford, 18th century, (1860). Artist: W Ridgway
Lord Strafford, 18th century, (1860). Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, (1672-1739), was a diplomat and First Lord of the Admiralty

George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762), English naval commander. Anson command a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at the outset of the War of Austrian

Counting Her Chicks, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Counting Her Chicks, 1876. Britannia tries to console G Ward Hunt, the First Lord of the Admiralty, as he worries about his fleet at Besika Bay

Naval Reform, 1859. In 1859, there was an ongoing struggle between France and Austria over Italian independence as the Italian states tried to rid themselves of despotic rulers

George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, 1747 (engraving)
XJF438420 George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, 1747 (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Earl of Auckland, (First Lord of the Admiralty) Laying the Foundation Stone of the New Steam-Yard, Morice-Town, 1846

The Earl of Auckland, (First Lord of the Admiralty) Laying the Foundation Stone of the New Steam-Yard, Morice-Town, 1846

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"First Lord of the Admiralty: A Legacy of Leadership and Service" From Winston Churchill to Lord Anson, the position has been held by remarkable individuals throughout history. In this captivating collection, we witness their contributions to naval power and national defense. Reginald Haines' 1919 portrait captures Winston Churchill's commanding presence as he assumes his role as First Lord of the Admiralty. Known for his unwavering determination, Churchill led Britain through turbulent times with a steadfast commitment to maritime supremacy. Lord Anson's 1829 depiction by J Jenkins showcases a leader who revolutionized naval strategy. His innovative approach laid the foundation for future generations, ensuring British dominance at sea. In September 1939, amidst rising tensions in Europe, Winston Churchill returned to the Admiralty. The photograph from 1955 immortalizes this pivotal moment when he took charge once again, ready to face the challenges ahead. George Byng, Viscount Torrington's portrayal by WH Mote in 1837 exudes authority and expertise. As First Lord of the Admiralty during a critical period in British history, Byng played an instrumental role in shaping naval policy and safeguarding national interests. The intriguing lithograph titled "Two Ministers. . ???" hints at political dynamics within government circles that influenced decisions made by successive First Lords of the Admiralty. It serves as a reminder that leadership is not without its complexities. A V Alexander's photo captures him as he assumes office during World War II – a time when strong leadership was crucial for victory on both land and sea. His tenure exemplified resilience and dedication in defending Britain against formidable foes. Arthur James Balfour's black-and-white photo from 1902 portrays a statesman whose intellectual prowess greatly influenced naval policies under his watchful eye as First Lord of the Admiralty. Edward Russell, Earl of Orford's engraving from c.