Hardinge 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

Emma Hardinge Britten
EMMA HARDINGE BRITTEN English-born spiritualist in America, author, actress, musician, medium and tireless promoter of the spiritualist cause

George Hardinge
GEORGE HARDINGE writer and judge, MP for Old Sarum, most notorious of the rotten boroughs. Date: 1743 - 1816

Story of the Bengal Partition and its reversal
Page from The Graphic showing two maps of North East India. The top map shows Bengal partitioned in 1905, when a large part of its former area in the east was united with Assam to form the new

Lord Halsbury, Victorian period

The Observed Corps Mystery
An illustrated front cover for The Observed Corps Mystery, written by Rex Hardinge, no. 733 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library. Date: circa 1940s

Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, formal studio portrait in gown and pearls. Captioned, The First Lady in India'. With description

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 Wedding of The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future King George VI)
The Wedding of The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - herself later The Queen Mother)

Hardinge, engraved by R A Artlett from a drawing by F Roffe (engraving)
5199052 Hardinge, engraved by R A Artlett from a drawing by F Roffe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hardinge)

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

The Queen and her Cabinet Ministers (engraving)
1101030 The Queen and her Cabinet Ministers (engraving) by Anelay, Henry (1817-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen and her Cabinet Ministers)

Calcutta - Arrival of the new Governor-General, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Calcutta - Arrival of the new Governor-General, 1844. The view here given of Calcutta is taken from the water-gate of Fort William, and exhibits the face of the town

Lord Hardinges Monument, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Lord Hardinges Monument, Calcutta, 1850s

An Extraordinary Likeness, 1837. Creator: John Doyle
An Extraordinary Likeness, 1837. Henry Hardinge says of his picture of Sir Hussey Vivian: How do you like my portrait, don t you think I have hit off his attitude

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford, c1905?, (c1920). Creator: Martin Jacolette
Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford, c1905?, (c1920). Lord Chelmsford, who succeeded Lord Hardinge as Viceroy of India

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

Delhi - The Kings Palace from the River, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Delhi - The Kings Palace from the River, 1840s, (1901). The Red Fort in the Indian capital, seen from the River Yamuna. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. I

Return from Pig-Sticking in India, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Return from Pig-Sticking in India, 1840s, (1901). British officers introduced the spear or lance as a method of hunting wild pigs during the period of the British Raj

The City of Srinagar (Kashmir) and Hurri Purbut Fort, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The City of Srinagar (Kashmir) and Hurri Purbut Fort, 1840s, (1901). View of Dal Lake and the Durrani Fort on Hari Parbat, a hill overlooking Srinagar in northern India

Barrackpur - On the Ganges Near Calcutta, 1840s, (1901). Creator: Charles Stewart Hardinge
Barrackpur - On the Ganges Near Calcutta, 1840s, (1901). The scene of the earliest outbreak of the Mutiny. View of boats on the river near the city of Barrackpore in India where the Barrackpore

H. W. T. Hardinge (Kent), 1928. Creator: Unknown
H. W. T. Hardinge (Kent), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

Medallion portraits of British military figures, (mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown
Medallion portraits of British military figures, (mid 19th century). Portraits of commanders who furthered the imperialist cause in India and other colonial possessions

A Three Days Chase and Capture, c1809. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
A Three Days Chase and Capture, c1809. On 6 March 1808, the British frigate HMS San Fiorenzo, under the command of Captain George Nicholas Hardinge (1781-1808)

Captain George Nicholas Hardinge, British naval officer, 19th century. Artist: H R Cook
Captain George Nicholas Hardinge, British naval officer, 19th century. Captain Hardinge (1781-1808) was commander of HM Frigate San Fiorenzo

Sir Charles Hardinge, Sir Arthur Nicolson and General Sir John French, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Sir Charles Hardinge, Sir Arthur Nicolson and General Sir John French, 1908. Charles Hardinge (1858-1944), later Baron Hardinge of Penshurst

Henry Hardinge (1785-1856), 1st Viscount Hardinge, 19th century. Artist: Eddis
Henry Hardinge (1785-1856), 1st Viscount Hardinge, 19th century. Hardinge was a British field marshal and Governor-general of India

Lady Hardings war hospital, Bombay, India, c1918

Henry Hardinge, 1st Viscount Hardinge, 1837. Hardinge (1785-1856) Hardinge was a British field marshal and Governor-general of India

Sir Henry Hardinge, (1785-1856), 19th century. British field marshal and Governor-General of India. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)

The Battle of Ferozeshah, India, 1845, (1900). The Battle was fought between the British and the Sikhs at the village of Ferozeshah in the Punjab. The British won, but only just

Hardinge Street, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, with Torrs Hotel and Electricity House. Date: circa 1940

Royal bridesmaid - Hon. Diamond Hardinge
Diamond Evelyn Violet Hardinge (1900 - 1927), daughter of Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, married name Abercromby

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

Henry Hardinge 1St Viscount Hardinge 1785 To 1856 British Field Marshal And Governor General Of India Engraved By F Holl After Eddis From The Book The National Portrait Gallery Volume Iii Published

Charles Hardinge, 1St Baron Hardinge Of Penshurst, 1858 A

Lady Hardinge, Winifred Selina Sturt Hardinge (1868-1914), cousin and wife of Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst

Society at Cowes - on board the Solace
On board the Solace during Cowes Week - the Hon. Ruby Hardinge, Miss Meeking, Lady Milford Haven (previously Countess Nada Torby), Princess Margaret of Greece

Carnival by H C M Hardinge and Matheson Lang, adapted from the Italian play, Sirocco, by Pordes-Milo, set in Venice at carnival time

Statue of Lord Hardinge, Calcutta, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

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

Emma Hardinge Britten with Beethovens Ghost
From: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921

The Graphic cover - Lord Hardinge, new Viceroy of India
Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, (20 June 1858 2 August 1944) British diplomat and statesman who served as Viceroy of India from 191016

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

Roberts and Officers
LORD ROBERTS in India, conferring with general sir Arthur E Hardinge (L) and general sir Donald Martin Stewart (R). Date: circa 1880s

Henry Viscount Hardinge
HENRY first viscount HARDINGE British military commander Date: 1785 - 1856

Nicholas Hardinge
NICHOLAS HARDINGE Statesman and writer, clerk of the House of Commons, joint secretary of the Treasury, and so forth. Writing with a quill pen. Date: 1699 - 1758

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"Exploring the Legacy of Hardinge: From Victorian Influencers to Indian First Ladies" Emma Hardinge Britten: A prominent spiritualist and author, she paved the way for women in the field during the 19th century. George Hardinge: An enigmatic figure, his contributions to society remain shrouded in mystery, leaving us intrigued by his untold story. Carnival by H. C. M Hardinge and Matheson Lang: This captivating play transported audiences into a world of wonder and excitement during its theatrical run. Lord Halsbury - A Pillar of Victorian Society: His influence as a politician and three-time Lord Chancellor shaped Britain's legal landscape during this transformative era. The Observed Corps Mystery: Unveiling secrets within an intricate plotline, this thrilling tale captivated readers with its suspenseful twists and turns. Lady Hardinge of Penshurst - India Bound. With her husband by her side, she embarked on a journey that would forever change their lives in colonial India. Discovering Nairobi's History on Hardinge Street: Named after an influential figure, it serves as a reminder of Kenya's rich past in East Africa. Winifred Selina Sturt Hardinge - The Strength Behind Lady Hardinge's Name: Her unwavering support played an integral role in shaping Lady Hardinge's remarkable achievements. Earl of Halsbury - A Man of Many Titles: As an esteemed barrister and government minister, he left an indelible mark on British politics throughout his illustrious career. The Royal Wedding That Captured Hearts Forever: Witnessed by bridesmaids adorned with grace, the union between Duke York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon marked a momentous occasion at Westminster Abbey in 1923. Hardinge Engraved - A Timeless Portrait etched into history through R. A. Artlett's skilled hand, capturing the essence of this remarkable individual.