Halsbury Collection

Queen Victoria opening Parliament 1886
Queen Victoria opening Parliament, Lord Chancellor Baron Halsbury reading the Queens speech at Westminster Palace, London. Date: 21st January 1886

The Standard Bearers Of George V During His Coronation Ceremony In 1910. From Left To Right, Mr. Frank S. Dymoke, The Kings Champion Bearer Of The Standard Of England, Sir

The Standard Bearers of George V during his coronation ceremony in 1910. From left to right, Mr. Frank S
2915336 The Standard Bearers of George V during his coronation ceremony in 1910. From left to right, Mr. Frank S. Dymoke, the king's champion bearer of the Standard of England, Sir

Lord Halsbury, Victorian period

Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury, 1823-1921. English barrister, politician
745820 Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury, 1823-1921. English barrister, politician, government minister and three times Lord Chancellor of Great Britain

The Earl of Halsbury - Lord Chancellor
The Early E. Hardinge Stanley Giffard, The Earl of Halsbury (1823-1921) - Three times Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. Date: 1900

Hardinge Gifford, Earl of Halsbury, lawyer and politician
Hardinge Gifford (1823-1921), 1st Earl of Halsbury, British lawyer and Conservative politician, Lord High Chancellor of England. Date: 1901

The Right Honorable The Earl of Halsbury, c1880s, (c1907). Creator: Elliott & Fry
The Right Honorable The Earl of Halsbury, c1880s, (c1907). Portrait of British barrister, politician and government minister Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury (1823-1921)

Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1St Earl Of Halsbury, 1823-1921. English Barrister, Politician, Government Minister And Three Times Lord Chancellor Of Great Britain. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

Caricature of Sir Hardinge Giffard and John Charles Day
Caricature of Sir Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury (later Lord Chancellor, 1823-1921) and John Charles Frederick Sigismund Day QC (1826-1908). Seen here having a drink and a biscuit

HALSBURY (1823 - 1921)
Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st earl of HALSBURY lawyer, Lord Chancellor Date: 1823 - 1921

Viscountess Tiverton by Madame Yevonde. Formerly Ismay Catherine Crichton-Stuart (1909-1989). She married the 3rd Earl of Halsbury in 1930; they divorced in 1936. Date: 1935

Lord Halsbury, Vanity Fair, Spy
HARDINGE STANLEY GIFFARD, 1st Earl of HALSBURY (1823-1921) Lawyer, thrice Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. Caption: From the Old Bailey Date: 1823 - 1921

Earl of Halsbury and Erskine try to control Irish MP Tanner
The Story of Rackety Tanner (cont.). Hardinge Stanley Giffard, The Earl of Halsbury (1823-1921) - Three times Lord Chancellor of Great Britain and Sir Henry David Erskine (1838-1921)

Tom Titt / Lord Halsbury
Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st Earl of Halsbury. Leading barrister, politician and government minister. He served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain three times

Halsbury (Full Length)
Hardinge Stanley Giffard, 1st earl of HALSBURY lawyer, Lord Chancellor

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Lord Halsbury: A Stalwart Figure in British History From his role as the Lord High Chancellor to his distinguished presence during King George V's coronation ceremony, Lord Halsbury was a prominent figure in Victorian and Edwardian England. Born as Hardinge Stanley Giffard, he became one of the most influential barristers, politicians, and government ministers of his time. With an illustrious career spanning several decades, Lord Halsbury served as the Lord Chancellor of Great Britain not once but three times. His legal acumen and political prowess earned him immense respect and admiration from both colleagues and adversaries alike. Intriguingly captured by Elliott & Fry in the late 1800s, a portrait of The Right Honorable Earl showcases his dignified demeanor. This image serves as a testament to his significant contributions to British society during that era. A caricature featuring Sir Hardinge Giffard alongside John Charles Day provides a lighthearted glimpse into Lord Halsbury's personality beyond the courtroom. It highlights his ability to balance seriousness with humor—a quality that likely endeared him to many. Notably present at Queen Victoria's opening of Parliament in 1886, Lord Halsbury stood tall among other notable figures who shaped British history. His commitment to upholding justice and maintaining order within legal systems made him an invaluable asset throughout this period. As seen through various illustrations such as Vanity Fair's Spy cartoon or Madame Yevonde's captivating photograph titled "Viscountess Tiverton, " it becomes evident that Lord Halsbury possessed an air of authority combined with refined elegance—an embodiment of Victorian sophistication. Beyond these visual representations lies a legacy defined by dedication and service. From bearing the Union Standard for King George V to championing Ireland's cause during ceremonial events—Lord Halsbury played pivotal roles throughout important historical moments while leaving an indelible mark on British society.