Lytton Collection

Leading Suffragettes
Five leading suffragettes: (from left) Lady Constance Lytton, Annie Kenney, Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Christabel Pankhurst and Sylvia Pankhurst

Suffragette W. S. P. U Pinner Constance Lytton
Suffragette W.S.P.U Pinner Constance Lytton. The Pinner, Middlesex, branch of the Womens Social and Political Union, captioned on reverse, W.S.P.U Garden Party given by Mr. & Mrs

Advertisement for Charles Baker & Co.s Stores Ltd. - Gentlemen & Boys high-class clothing & outfitting - " Opened to keep pace with the Civil Service Stores" circa 1890s

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome
Cinderella, the first pantomime at the London Hippodrome, which received rave reviews. Top photographs show Hetty Chattel as the Prince, Ruth Lytton as Dandini and Amy Farrell as Cinderella

LYTTON STRACHEY (1880-1932). English writer. Pastel, 1904, by Simon Albert Bussy

Francis Thompson (Lytton
Francis Thompson Writer

Will watching and listening at his friend's deathbed
537667 Will watching and listening at his friend's deathbed.; (add.info.: Will watching and listening at his friend's deathbed)

The Viceroy of India, Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, proclaiming Queen Victoria Empress of India, Delhi
3062106 The Viceroy of India, Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, proclaiming Queen Victoria Empress of India, Delhi, India

Edward Robert Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, 1831 - 1891
3062118 Edward Robert Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, 1831 - 1891.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English statesman, poet, Viceroy and Governor-General of India)

Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India, 1877: The Imperial Durbar at Delhi, New Years Day, (1901). The ceremony, at Coronation Park, Delhi, India, was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton

Miss Ruth Lytton, (1875-1939), c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Ruth Lytton, (1875-1939), c1930. English stage, theatre and music hall actress

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1912
CHAMPION WHIRLWIND Owned by The Honourable Mrs Lytton. Colour: blenheim. Date: 1912

The JP, the successful farcical comedy by Fenton Mackay, The Strand Theatre, London, Edward Lyttons Company Date: circa 1900s

Dick Whittington and his cat at the London Hippodrome
Scene from Dick Whittington, the 1903 pantomime at the London Hippodrome starring Ruth Lytton as Dick and Fred Warren as the cat. The pictures shows the dance at the Moroccan court. Date: 1903

Cartoon, Lord Lytton and the drama critic
Cartoon, Lord Lytton (Robert Bulwer-Lytton) insinuates that if you want the good word of a dramatic critic, you should first give him a good supper! 1884

Gold in British Columbia (b / w photo)
1615277 Gold in British Columbia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold in British Columbia)

In the year 1859 after the suppression of Sepoy Mutiny, Queen Victoria as stated in the Royal Proclamation, declared that she " took upon herself the government of territories in India

The San Juan Boundary Question (engraving)
1058171 The San Juan Boundary Question (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The San Juan Boundary Question)

Victor Bulwer-Lytton
victor, alexander, bulwer, lytton, 2nd, earl, viscount, knebworth, british, politician, colonial, administrator, vanity, fair, of, and, a, in, he, as, the, 10804496

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1912
CHAMPION WHIRLWIND Owned by The Honourable Mrs Lytton. Colour: blenheim. Date: 1912

Red Riding Hood, pantomime, with Decima Brooke, Maisie Jerrard, Will Lytton and Howard Ward, with ballets and marches arranged by John Tiller. circa 1907

The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer
The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India on 1 January 1877. The ceremony was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton

Lord Lytton, c1877, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Lord Lytton, c1877, (1901). Portrait of Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton (1831-1891), who served as Viceroy of India between 1876 and 1880

Freighting on the Cariboo Highway, Near Lytton, BC, Canada
Horse-drawn freight wagons in the Early Days on the Cariboo Highway, Near Lytton, British Columbia, Canada. Date: circa 1910s

Lord Lytton, 1876, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lytton (1876), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Lady Constance Lytton, British suffragette, Newcastle, 9 October 1909. Lady Constance Lytton (1869-1923) before she threw a stone at Sir Walter Runcimans car

Clara Dow and Henry Lytton in Iolanthe, 1907

Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, English poet and statesman, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, English poet and statesman, c1890. The son of the novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

Right Hon Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Hon Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy

Illustration for the poem Last Words by Owen Meredith, 1860. Artist: John Everett Millais
Illustration for the poem Last Words by Owen Meredith, 1860. Will watching and listening at his friends deathbed. Owen Meredith was the pseudonym of Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton (1831-1891)

Pig-stickers, Beware!, 1878. Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, wearing a topee, tests the point of a spear as his horse rears

Hot Pies!, 1879. Artist: Joseph Swain
Hot Pies!, 1879. A group of politicians are devouring pies representing countries. Lord Lytton, the viceroy of India, dressed as a waiter, brings another pie, to which Disraeli ( Master Benjamin )

Suffragette Constance Lytton Jane Wharton. Lady Constance Lytton who disguised herself as Jane Wharton a seamstress, to expose class differences in the treatment of suffragette prisoners

Excellency Lord Lytton Viceroy Governor-General
His Excellency Lord Lytton, Viceroy and Governor-General of India; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19.4 x 12.2 cm (7 5, 8 x 4 13, 16 in.)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1St Baron Lytton, 1803

Edward George Lytton-Bulwer, 1803-1873. English Author

The Ultimatum
Japan: If you go on saying I m naughty, I shall leave the class. Cartoon showing the League Of Nations as a teacher with Lytton Report on the blackboard, and Japan as an insubordinate student

Lady Emily Lutyens
LADY EMILY LUTYENS nee LYTTON Wife of the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (m 1897), grand- daughter of the novelist Lord Lytton, and daughter of a Viceroy of India

Lady Constance Lytton Arrested
Lady Constance Lytton arrested for throwing a stone at the car carrying Sir Walter Runciman through Newcastle in October 1909. Date: 1909

King Charles Spaniel
Three generations of Blenheim King Charles Spaniels owned by the Hon. Mrs Lytton. Further details not available. Date: 1912

E Bulwer Lytton / Oval Eng
EDWARD BULWER LYTTON Writer, dramatist and politician Date: 1803 - 1873

Sir Henry Bulwer
SIR HENRY BULWER alias WILLIAM HENRY LYTTON EARLE BULWER English diplomat Date: 1801 - 1872

Photo of the Earl and Countess of Lytton in the Tatler
Black and white full page photo of the Earl and Countess of Lytton at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, in the Tatler of 1st December 1909

Knebworth House
Illustration of Knebworth House, home of Lord Lytton. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1904

Margot Asquith & Lady Lytton at Murren
Margot Asquith with Lady Lytton (Pamela Bulwer-Lytton) and the latters daughter, Lady Hermione Lytton skating at Murren in Switzerland and wearing a variety of interesting knitwear! Date: 1912

Sir Henry Alfred Lytton, English actor and singer
Sir Henry Alfred Lytton (1865-1936), English actor and singer famous for his roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas at the Savoy Theatre. Date: early 20th century

Suffragette W. S. P. U Militant Methods
Suffragette W.S.P.U Militant Methods. Issued by the National Womens Social & Political Union with speech by the Earl of Lytton on the Militant Methods of the W.S.P.U given on June 15th 1909

Lady Constance Lytton Suffragette. Lady Constance Lytton (1869-1923) portrait, seated wearing the Holloway Portcullis brooch, Prisoners Medal and her hunger strike medal. Date: circa 1912

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Lytton: A Name of Power, Passion, and Progress From leading suffragettes to renowned writers, the name Lytton has left an indelible mark on history. One such influential figure was Constance Lytton, a suffragette who fearlessly fought for women's rights as part of the W. S. P. U. Her unwavering dedication to the cause made her a symbol of strength and resilience. But there was more to Constance than just activism. She once graced the stage as Cinderella at the London Hippodrome, captivating audiences with her talent and grace. This multifaceted woman defied societal expectations and proved that one could be both an advocate for change and a performer. Speaking of performers, another notable Lytton in history was Lytton Strachey - an English writer whose pastel portrait by Simon Albert Bussy still captivates viewers today. His literary contributions continue to inspire generations with their wit and insight. The influence of the Lyttons extended beyond activism and literature; it even reached into commerce. An advertisement for Charles Baker & Co. 's Store showcased their commitment to quality products that catered to all walks of life – perhaps even catching the eye of some famous Lyttons themselves. One such individual was Francis Thompson (Lytton), whose identity encompassed both his given name and his involvement in the suffragette movement alongside Constance Lytton Jane Wharton. Together, they fought tirelessly for equality during a time when society resisted change. Shifting gears from activism to royalty, we find ourselves transported back in time when Queen Victoria proclaimed herself Empress of India at The Imperial Durbar in Delhi in 1877. This grand event marked a significant moment not only for British imperialism but also served as a reminder that power can come from unexpected places – much like the impact made by those bearing the name Lytton.