Governors Collection

Automatic speed regulator

Governors Harbour, West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Taat Tepe, Philippopolis, Bulgaria
Taat Tepe in Philippopolis (Plovdiv), Bulgaria. The Governor's Palace and the Maritza river in the foreground. Part of a piece on the crisis in Eastern Roumelia

The Main Guard of the Palace, Valetta, Malta
Various depictions of the main guard at the Palace, Valetta, Malta. The Palace, also known as the Grandmaster's Palace or Governor's Palace, was built between the 16th and 18th centuries

Turkey. Ephesus city. Pillar with Greek inscription, near the Library of Celsus. Edict of governors Eutropius (c. 371-372) and Festus (372-378)

Governors of West African colonies
Five Governors of British West African colonies, gathered for a conference in Lagos, Nigeria. Sir Thomas Southorn (1879-1957), Sir Arnold Hodson (1881-1944), Sir Bernard H

Juan Domingo de Zuniga y Fonseca, Count of Monterey, Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands (marble)
471378 Juan Domingo de Zuniga y Fonseca, Count of Monterey, Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands (marble) by Willemssens, Ludovicus (Lodewijk) (1630-1702); height

Maximilan II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria, Governor of the Spanish Netherlands (marble)
471370 Maximilan II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria, Governor of the Spanish Netherlands (marble) by Kerricx, Willem (1652-1719); height: 117 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

131-0635449 The Managers of the Haarlem Orphanage, 1663
IND86686 131-0635449 The Managers of the Haarlem Orphanage, 1663 by Bray, Jan de (c.1626-97); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

Martyrdom of Saint Julietta and her son Saint Quiricus (fresco)
703234 Martyrdom of Saint Julietta and her son Saint Quiricus (fresco) by Italian School; Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: According to Christian tradition)

The Governor Generals budgerow on the Ganges, Brahmaputra Delta
CH469839 The Governor Generals budgerow on the Ganges, Brahmaputra Delta (pencil & w/c on paper) by Cornish, Hubert (1757-1823); 39.1x49.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: inscribed Teckah)

Six Regents and the Beadle of the Nieuw Zijds Institute for the Outdoor Relief of
4071472 Six Regents and the Beadle of the Nieuw Zijds Institute for the Outdoor Relief of the Poor, Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 143x192 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum
5916339 Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum, 1624 (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); 134x209 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Governors of the archers civic guard, Amsterdam (litho)
972506 Governors of the archers civic guard, Amsterdam (litho) by Helst, Bartolomeus van der (1613-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: Governors of the archers civic guard, Amsterdam)

Fiskenaes from the Governors House, illustration from
931475 Fiskenaes from the Governors House, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin

Annual dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals (engraving)
604981 Annual dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Don Carlos Coloma Marquus d Espina, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035961 Don Carlos Coloma Marquus d Espina, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 23x18 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Carlos Coloma Marquus d Espina (1573-1637), governor

Redoul tree, Coriaria myrtifolia
Redoul or roudou tree, Coriaria myrtifolia, Coriaria a foglie di mortella. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Portrait of James Pollock (albumen print)
5916094 Portrait of James Pollock (albumen print) by Taylor, William Curtis (1847-1917); 20x17 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: James Pollock (September 11, 1810 - April 19, 1890)

South view of Queen Elizabeths Free Grammar School, St Saviour s, Southwark (engraving)
586704 South view of Queen Elizabeths Free Grammar School, St Saviour s, Southwark (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Foundling Hospital (engraving)
608837 Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundling Hospital; A plan and elevation of an hospital for the maintenence)

Governors Mansion, Columbus, Ohio, USA. Date: 1937

Governor William Bradfords House, Plymouth Colony (litho)
3094224 Governor William Bradfords House, Plymouth Colony (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Governor William Bradfords House, Plymouth Colony)

Sir Lowry Pass (b / w photo)
3092334 Sir Lowry Pass (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lowry Pass)

Scene of Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica
The Governors house in Spanish town, during the outbreak of rebellion in Jamaica in 1865. A platoon of soldiers march in front the governors house

An Exact Representation of the Form and Manner in Which Exposed
CF332119 An Exact Representation of the Form and Manner in Which Exposed and Deserted Young Children are admitted into the Foundling Hospital, 1749 (engraving) by Parr

Governors of the Sovereign Company of the Dutch East India Company
485178 Governors of the Sovereign Company of the Dutch East India Company, early 18th century (engraving) by Netherlandish School

Opening of the Melbourne Exhibition (engraving)
1595641 Opening of the Melbourne Exhibition (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Melbourne Exhibition)

John Pierce St John (1833-1916), American Politician, 8th Governor of Kansas
AQS336842 John Pierce St John (1833-1916), American Politician, 8th Governor of Kansas; photo by Aaron Veeder, Albany, NY (albumen photo) by American Photographer

"Bold & fearless in the cause of right": a tribute to merit
AQS336759 " Bold & fearless in the cause of right" : a tribute to merit!, published by Boston Journal of Commerce, 1873 (litho) by Bufford

Lady Teignmouths garden house on the banks of the Hooghly, Calcutta
CH469838 Lady Teignmouths garden house on the banks of the Hooghly, Calcutta, after 1797 (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Cornish

The Honourable Robert Monckton, Major General, Governor of New York (engraving)
964894 The Honourable Robert Monckton, Major General, Governor of New York (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Robert Monckton)

A Parley with the Rioters outside the Imperial Ottoman Bank (litho)
1050967 A Parley with the Rioters outside the Imperial Ottoman Bank (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Annual Dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals, in the Hall, Bridewell (engraving)
1096637 Annual Dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals, in the Hall, Bridewell (engraving) by English School

Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas)
5916338 Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 414x417 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

New Members of the House of Commons (engraving)
1614426 New Members of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the House of Commons)

The Hall, Blue Coat School, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London
3740387 The Hall, Blue Coat School, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London, engraved by J. Hill, 1808 (aquatint) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School (engraving)
1041505 The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School)

Mamelukes Exercising in the Square of Mourad Beys Palace
STC83493 Mamelukes Exercising in the Square of Mourad Beys Palace, plate 35 from Views in Egypt, engraved by Thomas Milton (1743-1827) pub

The Old Lenten Custom of "Supping in Public"at Christs Hospital, saluting the Lord Mayor (litho)
1598614 The Old Lenten Custom of " Supping in Public" at Christs Hospital, saluting the Lord Mayor (litho) by Cleaver

Sir Henry Vane (engraving)
964845 Sir Henry Vane (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Vane. English politician, statesman)

The Governors Residence, Bermuda
circa 1910s

Bursa, Turkey - Governors Palace. Date: circa 1910

Governors of the nursing home

Satirical drawing of the governors in Spain. (Zambea de gitanos), published in La Carcajada No. 2, Barcelona 25 January 1872

Government House on Broadway facing Bowling Green, New York City, United States of America. The Georgian style house, built in 1790, was to have been George Washingtons home

Brigham Young, 1801 - 1877. American religious leader, politician, settler and the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Governors play a crucial role in the governance and administration of various regions, ensuring smooth functioning and maintaining law and order. With their automatic speed regulator-like approach, they navigate through challenges with precision and efficiency. From Taat Tepe in Philippopolis, Bulgaria to The Main Guard of the Palace in Valetta, Malta, they have left an indelible mark on historical landmarks worldwide. Just like the pillar with Greek inscription found in Turkey's Ephesus city, these leaders stand tall as pillars of strength for their communities. The influence extends beyond geographical boundaries. They have governed West African colonies with wisdom and foresight, shaping nations' destinies. Even events like the Second Defenestration of Prague bear witness to their impact throughout history. Not limited to just political figures they can also be seen making waves in other realms. Take The Duchess of Windsor's presence in the Bahamas; her elegance mirrored the grace with which she fulfilled her duties as governor. Governor's Island in New York serves as a postcard-perfect reminder that these individuals are at the helm of progress across diverse landscapes. Similarly, Governors Harbour in Grand Cayman showcases how they foster development while preserving natural beauty. Historical portraits immortalize remarkable personalities such as Admiral Arthur Phillip or Juan Domingo de Zuniga y Fonseca - Count of Monterey - who served as governors during critical periods. Their likenesses carved from marble symbolize enduring leadership qualities etched into history itself. Maximilan II Emanuel stands out among them all - Elector of Bavaria turned Governor of Spanish Netherlands - his marble statue exudes power and authority that defined his reign. In essence, whether regulating speeds or governing territories near or far-flung places around the world, governors shape societies by steering them towards progress while upholding values that transcend time itself.