Minister Collection

Winston Churchill - Giving the V for Victory sign
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - Giving the V for Victory sign. Churchill was Prime Minister of the United Kingdon from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Date: circa 1940

Last photo of the Irish politician Michael Collins, during his speech to the Skibereen Committee
1163566 Last photo of the Irish politician Michael Collins, during his speech to the Skibereen Committee, March 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Aneurin Bevan, also known as Nye Bevan (1897 - 1960), Welsh Labour politician. Minister of Health in the mid-20th century, responsible for the creation of the National Health Service

Churchills praise for RAF Pilots
" Never was so much owed by so many to so few" - Prime Minister Winston Churchill from a speech made on 20th August 1940

Margaret Thatcher
MARGARET THATCHER nee ROBERTS First woman to be British Prime Minister (Conservative) 1979-90

Margaret Thatcher 1925-
MARGARET THATCHER nee ROBERTS First woman to be British Prime Minister (Conservative) 1979-90

Churchill and Roosevelt
Washington D.C. Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt relax in the south grounds of the White House prior to the daily meeting of the combined British and U.S

Spurgeon (Photo)
CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON English Baptist minister and noted preacher at age 55 Date: 1834 - 1892

The Greyhound Sir Reginald Lister and Eileen Lavery
The Greyhound (Sir Reginald Lister and Eileen Lavery. The last British Minister, the Drawing Room, British Legation, Tangier) (1910). Lavery, Sir John 1856-1941. Date: 1910

Wartime poster of Churchills famous words: Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few, referring to the pilots of the Royal Air Force, fighting the Battle of Britain

Sir Robert Peel, c. 1846
Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister. Peel was a Conservative MP who held strong views on Irish Catholicism and Free Trade vs Protectionism

Jonathan Edwards
Evangelist Jonathan Edwards, with his autograph. Digitally colored engraving

Mrs Lloyd George, David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill and Mr Clarke
Mrs Lloyd George (L), Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George (2nd L), the President of the Board of Trade Winston Churchill (2nd R), and Lloyd-Georges private secretary

Propaganda poster: prime ministers statement
Second world war propaganda poster. Above a photograph of five brave airmen is a quotation from the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill: Never was so much owed by so many to so few

Court room scene, Mr M Naughten trial
A sketch taken of the courtroom at Old Bailey where the trial of Mr M Naughten took place, for the assassination Mr Edward Drummond, secretary to Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel

Jim Callaghan / Labour Pm
JAMES CALLAGHAN LORD CALLAGHAN of CARDIFF Labour Party leader and British Prime Minister (1976-79)

Mossadeq 1951 Man of Year, from Time 1952. Mohammad Mosaddegh (19 May 1882 - 5 March 1967) Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1953 when he was overthrown in a coup d etat backed by the United States

King George VI and Winston Churchill, 1940
Wartime British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill photographed with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in September 1940 after the Palace had been damaged by German bombs during

Gladstone / Home Rule Bill
The House of Commons, February 13 1893. William Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister, introduces the Second Home Rule Bill

Army Chaplain in Great War Deeds, WW1
An Army Chaplain holding a night service on the battlefield, with a packing case as an altar and a tin mug as a chalice. Reproduction of a painting by A C Michael in Great War Deeds

Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege, East London
Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, with a group of policemen during the Siege of Sidney Street in Stepney, East London, on 3 January 1911. Date: 1911

Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, painted by Holbein. Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, KG, PC (c)
Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, painted by Holbein. Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, KG, PC (c. 1485(1) - 28 July 1540), known as 1st Baron Cromwell of Wimbledon between 1536 and 1540

VE Day - royal family and Churchill on balcony
King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) together with their daughters, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) in ATS uniform and Princess Margaret Rose, and Prime Minister

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. Chaplain Jacob Duche leading the first prayer in the First Continental Congress at Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia, September 1774: mezzotint, 1848

Albanian King Zog I
The Albanian King Zog I (1895-1961) - previously Ahmed Zog - initially Prime Minister from 1923 to 1924, then President from January 1925 until 1928 (as depicted here) and on September 1st

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher, c1890. Spurgeon (1834-1892) preached his first sermon at the age of sixteen, and quickly became known for his oratory skills

Winston Churchill in Bristol, 1941
Winston Churchill visits bomb-damaged Bristol on 12th April 1941, during World War Two. Date: 12th April 1941

Portrait photograph of a young Winston Churchill in a top hat, smart jacket and cane. Date: C. 1920

Southwell Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Neville Chamberlain PM, 1938
Portrait of (Arthur) Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940), British Prime Minister, photographed in 1938

Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, (1867-1947)
Portrait of Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley; the Conservative politician and Prime Minister

King George VI and Clement Attlee, Buckingham Palace, 1945
Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952) and Clement Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, (1883-1967) in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, 1945

Margaret Grace Bondfield
MARGARET GRACE BONDFIELD English shopworker, socialist, entered politics, opposed World War One, rose to become Britains first woman cabinet minister. Photo circa 1824

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill V for victory salut
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill making his V for victory salute

William Pitt (1708-1778). British politician
PITT, William (London 1708-Hayes, 1778), first Earl of Chatham, called Pitt the Elder or Prime Pitt. Also konwn as The Great Commoner. British politician. He joined the ranks of Commons Whig in 1735

Mussolini / Smart Suit
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator as Minister of Finance in 1928 Date: 1883 - 1945

Westminster Bridge and Parliament on a Christmas card
Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament, with Big Ben, inside a Christmas card from Stanley Baldwin (at that time British Prime Minister). (2 of 2) Date: 1928

Eleftherios Venizelos in exile in Paris
Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), Greek revolutionary and politician, who served as Prime Minister 1910-1920 and 1928-1932

Winston Churchill entering No 10 Downing St by David Wright
Painting by David Wright showing Prime Minister Winston Churchill entering No. 10 Downing Street after winning the General Election in 1951

David Lloyd George visiting Newport during WW1
David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor (1863-1945), British Liberal Prime Minister from 1916 to 1922. Seen here as Minister of Munitions, visiting Newport, Wales

Photos on piano, Lloyd Georges farm at Churt, Surrey
Photos on the piano, Lloyd Georges farm at Churt, Surrey. On the back row, l-r: Eleftherios Venizelos, Lloyd George with Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII), General Foch

Eleftherios Venizelos, Greek politician and Prime Minister
Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), Greek politician, served as Prime Minister 1910-1920 and 1928-1932. Date: early 20th century

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. Dr. King (fourth from right) leading the march from Selma on the state capitol at Montgomery, Alabama, 25 March 1965

Plymouth colonists in church, 1620s
Pilgrims holding worship service at Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Douglas-Home / Alec
SIR ALEC DOUGLAS-HOME British Prime Minister (Conservative) 1963-4

Charles Wesley, 18th century English preacher and hymn writer. Charles (1707-1788) was the brother of John Wesley (1703-1791) with whom he founded Methodism

The Prime Minister: Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) British Conservative statesman. Prime Minister 1885, 1886, 1895-1902, in 1900

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"Ministers: Champions of Leadership and Legacy" From the courageous RAF pilots praised by Churchill to the visionary Aneurin Bevan, ministers have shaped history with their unwavering dedication. Winston Churchill's iconic V for Victory sign symbolized his indomitable spirit during times of war, inspiring a nation to persevere. Margaret Thatcher, a trailblazer in her own right, left an indelible mark on British politics as the first female Prime Minister. In this captivating photo of Spurgeon, we witness a minister who used his powerful words to uplift and inspire countless souls. Sir Robert Peel's portrait from 1846 reminds us of his influential role in shaping modern policing. During World War II, Churchills famous words echoed through every corner of Britain on wartime posters - reminding citizens that victory was within reach. The Sidney Street Siege captured Winston Churchill at a pivotal moment when he demonstrated fearless leadership in East London. Jonathan Edwards' spiritual teachings continue to resonate today, reminding us that they are not only leaders but also guides for our souls. Even Churchill himself experienced capture during the Boer War - a testament to his unwavering commitment to serving his country. Lastly, Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex's portrait painted by Holbein serves as a reminder that ministers throughout history have held positions of power and influence beyond just religious realms. These glimpses into the lives and legacies of remarkable individuals remind us why ministers hold such significance in society. Their contributions shape nations and leave lasting imprints on our collective memory – forever remembered as champions of leadership and legacy.