Legislation Collection (page 5)

Henry Grattan, c1810, (c1880). Creator: James Ramsay
Henry Grattan, c1820, (c1880). Henry Grattan (1746-1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons, who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament

House of Commons, 1846: Robert Peel announcing his Conversion to Free Trade Principles
The House of Commons in 1846: Sir Robert Peel announcing his Conversion to Free Trade Principles during the Corn Law Debate, January 22, (1901)

The Passage of the Home Rule Bill from the Commons to the Lords, September 2, 1893, (1901). The Second Home Rule Bill (Government of Ireland Bill 1893)

Magna Charta Island, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Magna Charta Island, 1890. In 1215, King John sealed the Magna Carta on Magna Charta Island on the River Thames facing Runnymede. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Anglican English Gothic cathedral in Salisbury, completed from 1220-1258, has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom

The Duke of Queensberry and Dover presenting the Act of Union to Queen Anne, 1773. James Douglas, (1662-1711) Scottish nobleman presenting the Acts of Union 1707 to Queen Anne

John Allan Powell, Esq. c1820. Creator: T Wright
John Allan Powell, Esq. c1820. Portrait of British solicitor John Allan Powell (c1781-1859). From an album containing portraits and satirical caricatures related to the trial of Queen Caroline

B. Bergami, c1820. Creator: Charles-Philibert de Lasteyrie
B. Bergami, c1820. Portrait of Bartolommeo Bergami (c1783-1842), Italian servant and companion of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV)

The Lord Chancellor, c1820. Creator: T Wright
The Lord Chancellor, c1820. Portrait of John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. From an album containing portraits

William Austin, Her Majestys Protege, c1820. Creator: Unknown
William Austin, Her Majestys Protege, c1820. Portrait of William Austin (1802-1857), adopted son of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV)

He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Satirical cartoon, with a quote from Southeys " Minor Poems", vol. iii p. 103

Count Bergami, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Count Bergami, c1820. Portrait of Bartolommeo Bergami (c1783-1842), Italian servant and companion of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV)

Sir John Leech, Vice Chancellor, c1820. Creator: T Wright
Sir John Leech, Vice Chancellor, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Sir John Leach (1760-1834), Master of the Rolls. From an album containing portraits

Caroline (Queen of England), 1820. Creator: Robert Cooper
Caroline (Queen of England), 1820. Portrait of Queen Caroline (1768-1821), also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV

Sir Robert Gifford, His Majestys Attorney General, c1820. Creator: Thomas Wright
Sir Robert Gifford, His Majestys Attorney General, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford (1779-1826)

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings, c1820. Satirical cartoon of King George IV, lampooning his excesses, with a quote from the Bible, Proverbs 31:3

Here is a Gentlemen, and a friend of mine!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
Here is a Gentlemen, and a friend of mine!, c1820. Satirical cartoon from a political pamphlet: " The question is not merely whether the Queen shall have her rights

God save great George our King, c1820. Creator: Unknown
God save great George our King, c1820. Satirical cartoon; a man wearing a dukes coronet and horns (representing cuckolding) supports George IV in return for a dukedom

Le Roy le veut! G. R. c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
" Le Roy le veut!" G. R. c1820. The King desires it! ; satirical cartoon of George IV being crowned with a bag of money

Great offices will have Great talents, 1819. Creator: George Cruikshank
Great offices will have Great talents, 1819. Satirical cartoon of King George IV; the three ostrich plumes of the Prince of Wales have been replaced with ostentatious peacock feathers

Count Vassali, sketched by A. Wivell in the House of Lords, 1820. Creator: T Wright
Count Vassali, sketched by A. Wivell in the House of Lords, 1820. Portrait of Carlo, Count Vassali, Italian equerry to Caroline of Brunswick and a witness at her trial

Lieutenant Flynn, R. N. c1820. Creator: T Wright
Lieutenant Flynn, R.N. c1820. Portrait of British naval officer John Flynn, a witness at the trial of Queen Caroline. From an album containing portraits

T. Wilde, Esq. One of Her Majestys Counsel, c1820. Creator: T Wright
T. Wilde, Esq. One of Her Majestys Counsel, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Thomas Wilde, 1st Baron Truro (1782-1855), who defended Queen Caroline at her trial

So let him stand... c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
So let him stand... c1820. Satirical cartoon of King George IV in church, with the Ten Commandments behind him. The quote is from " The Curse of Minerva"

Away with her, and waft her hence ---, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Away with her, and waft her hence ---, c1820. Satirical cartoon with a quote from Shakespeares " Henry VI, Part III", showing Queen Caroline being offered a bribe of £ 50

God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Satirical cartoon with a quote from Shakespeares " King Henry VIII"

What are you at? What are you after?, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
What are you at? What are you after?, c1820. Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) dressed as a carpenter and self-destructively sawing through The Crown sign

The most desolate woman in the world, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
The most desolate woman in the world, c1820. Thy daughter, then, could hear thee weep; but now she sleeps the dreamless sleep

I am wrapp d in dismal thinkings!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
I am wrapp d in dismal thinkings!, c1820. Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) with the British lion

Have you a precedent of this Commission? I believe not any, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Have you a precedent of this Commission? I believe not any, c1820. Satirical cartoon showing British judge John Scott, Earl of Eldon, holding a telescope and a bag of money

Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent, c1820. Cadger. n.s. A Low Character. The head of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) mounted on an anchor

This will witness outwardly, as strongly as the conscience does within, Cymbeline, c1820
" This will witness outwardly, as strongly as the conscience does within", c1820. Satirical cartoon, with a quote from Shakespeares " Cymbeline", of Theodore Majocchi

Lured from her own, her native home... c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
Lured from her own, her native home, the home of early life, and doom d in stranger realms to roam; a widow! Yet a wife! - Phillipss Lament, c1820

N. C. Tindal, Esq. One of Her Majestys Counsel, c1820. Creator: T Wright
N. C.Tindal, Esq. One of Her Majestys Counsel, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal (1776-1846), who successfully defended Queen Caroline at her trial

Penury incurr d by endless riot, vanity, the lust of pleasure and variety!, c1820 Creator
Penury incurr d by endless riot, vanity, the lust of pleasure and variety! Ministerial grace deals him out money from the public chest, c1820

Henry Brougham Esq. M. P. The Queens Attorney General, c1820. Creator: T Wright
Henry Brougham Esq. M.P. The Queens Attorney General, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868) who defended Queen Caroline at her trial

S. Lushington, D. C. L. M. P. c1820. Creator: T Wright
S. Lushington, D.C.L. M.P. c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Stephen Lushington (1782-1873), who defended Queen Caroline at her trial

John Williams, Esq. One of Her Majestys Counsel, c1820. Creator: T Wright
John Williams, Esq. One of Her Majestys Counsel, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Sir John Williams (1777-1846), who defended Queen Caroline at her trial

William Vizard Esq. Her Majestys Solicitor, c1820. Creator: T Wright
William Vizard Esq. Her Majestys Solicitor, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer William Vizard (1774-1859), solicitor to Queen Caroline

Louisa Demont, c1820. Creator: Thomas Wright
Louisa Demont, c1820. Portrait of Louise Demont, maid of Caroline of Brunswick and witness at her trial. From an album containing portraits

Thomas Denman Esq. MP. The Queens Solicitor General, c1820. Creator: T Wright
Thomas Denman Esq. MP. The Queens Solicitor General, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Thomas Denman, 1st Baron Denman (1779-1854), who defended Queen Caroline at her trial

Theodore Majocchi, c1820. Creator: T Wright
Theodore Majocchi, c1820. Portrait of Theodore Majocchi, Italian servant of Queen Caroline, who appeared as a prosecution witness in her trial for adultery

J Parke Esq. c1820. Creator: T Wright
James Parke Esq. c1820. Portrait of British lawyer James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale (1782-1868), junior counsel for the Pains and Penalties Bill 1820 against Caroline of Brunswick

Sir I. S. Copley, His Majestys Solicitor General, c1820. Creator: T Wright
Sir I. S. Copley, His Majestys Solicitor General, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer John Singleton Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863)

Sir John Coventry, 1800. Creator: Edward Harding
Sir John Coventry, 1800. Portrait of English politician Sir John Coventry (c1636-1685). After a jest made by Coventry in the House of Commons on the subject of King Charles IIs mistresses

Sacheverell Cards, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Sacheverell Cards, (c1872). Pack of cards illustrating the career of Dr Henry Sacheverell (1674-1724), English High Church clergyman and politician

Plan showing the Extent of the Great Fire in Cornhill in 1748, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Plan showing the Extent of the Great Fire in Cornhill in 1748, (c1872). Map of part of the City of London, showing areas affected by the fire on 25 March 1748

Fort Wrangell, Alaska, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Fort Wrangell, Alaska, USA, c1900. Tlingit wooden carving on the shore of Wrangell Island. Fort Wrangell was established in 1868 aafter the US purchase of Alaska from Russia

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"From Hogarth's Gin Lane to Beer Street: The Evolution of Legislation" Step back in time and witness the impact on society, as depicted by renowned artist William Hogarth. In his contrasting works, "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " Hogarth vividly captures the consequences of legislative decisions. Traveling further through history, we arrive at Market Hill and the former workhouse in Maldon. This site stands as a tangible reminder of early legislation aimed at addressing poverty and social welfare. Venturing northwards, Brockhall Hospital near Blackburn reveals another facet – mental health care reform. Once an imposing institution, it now symbolizes progress towards more compassionate treatment for those with mental illness. Journeying to Cheshire, we encounter Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid. Here lies evidence of the Poor Law Amendment Act's influence on workhouses across England during the 19th century – a controversial piece that sought to regulate relief for the destitute. In bustling East London, Poplar Workhouse tells its own tale. A place where desperation met hopelessness amidst dire living conditions; this workhouse exemplifies how legislative choices shaped lives within impoverished communities. Meanwhile, East End Doss House serves as a stark reminder that not all individuals found solace within institutionalized systems. These temporary shelters highlight gaps in legislation that failed to adequately address homelessness during challenging times. Heading westward into Monmouthshire and Buckinghamshire unveils two distinct Union Workhouses - Pontypool and Newport Pagnell respectively. These institutions reflect regional variations in implementing nationwide policies designed to combat poverty while grappling with local challenges. Taking inspiration from ancient Rome's Twelve Tables – one of history's earliest legal codes – legislators have long sought guidance when drafting laws that shape societies' foundations worldwide. Returning closer to home brings us face-to-face with City of London Union Infirmary along Mile End Road.