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"Peers: A Glimpse into the World of Prestige and Power" Step back in time with these captivating hints from history, offering a glimpse into the world of peers

Background imagePeers Collection: Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho)

Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho)
XCF307418 Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePeers Collection: Notables assembled in the Abbey annexe at 1937 Coronation

Notables assembled in the Abbey annexe at 1937 Coronation
Ecclesiastics, distinguished officers of state and regalia bearers awaiting the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the tapestried hall of the temporary annexe of Westminster Abbey

Background imagePeers Collection: Bank of England / Busy

Bank of England / Busy
Busy street scene including coaches and a crossing sweeper, a figure peers out of an upstairs window and a flag flies from a tower

Background imagePeers Collection: GREERs WHISKY 1904

GREERs WHISKY 1904
A man peers into a bottle of Greers Whisky, claimed to be The last Good Thing

Background imagePeers Collection: The Duke of Roxburghe and Miss May Goelet

The Duke of Roxburghe and Miss May Goelet
America and the Peerage - Miss Mary ( May ) Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr, 8th Duke of Roxburghe in 1903

Background imagePeers Collection: God crown you with a crown of glory and righteousness. 1953

God crown you with a crown of glory and righteousness. 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms

Background imagePeers Collection: Lady Swaythling

Lady Swaythling
Gladys Helen Rachel (n饠 Goldsmid), Lady Swaythling (1879-1965), Vice-President of the NSPCC; wife of 2nd Baron Swaythling (head of the banking firm)

Background imagePeers Collection: Two peers in their robes accompanied by a Halberdier in the time of Elizabeth I

Two peers in their robes accompanied by a Halberdier in the time of Elizabeth I. 16th century (engraving)
527672 Two peers in their robes accompanied by a Halberdier in the time of Elizabeth I. 16th century (engraving).; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePeers Collection: Peers and Peeresses at Luncheon on Coronation Day in the Royal Gallery, House of Lords (litho)

Peers and Peeresses at Luncheon on Coronation Day in the Royal Gallery, House of Lords (litho)
1040640 Peers and Peeresses at Luncheon on Coronation Day in the Royal Gallery, House of Lords (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePeers Collection: The Award of Prizes at the International Exhibition... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Award of Prizes at the International Exhibition... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Award of Prizes at the International Exhibition: Earl Granville, President of the Royal Commission, reading the address, 1862

Background imagePeers Collection: The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Our Illustration represents the House of Lords as it appeared on the 6th February during the ceremony of delivering her Majesty's Speech...the

Background imagePeers Collection: A Ward of Chancery, published by S.W. Fores (etching)

A Ward of Chancery, published by S.W. Fores (etching)
NCO193113 A Ward of Chancery, published by S.W. Fores (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George)

Background imagePeers Collection: Cartoon, The Veto Bill, by W H Toy

Cartoon, The Veto Bill, by W H Toy. The new legislation was designed to limit the powers of veto of the House of Lords, and became law later the same year. 1911

Background imagePeers Collection: The Lyon Clerk of Edinburgh reading the proclamation at Mercat Cross summoning the peers

The Lyon Clerk of Edinburgh reading the proclamation at Mercat Cross summoning the peers of Scotland to choose three peers for Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland. 29th September 1917

Background imagePeers Collection: Horace Mann Date: 1950

Horace Mann Date: 1950

Background imagePeers Collection: Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901

Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901
Princess Alexandra as Queen of England: Her Majesty passing through the Royal Gallery at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, February 14, 1901

Background imagePeers Collection: The Queen, after her entry into the Abbey Church of Westminster, is seated in her

The Queen, after her entry into the Abbey Church of Westminster, is seated in her Chair of Estate, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms

Background imagePeers Collection: Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes

Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes, lyrics by Mann Curtis, music by Vic Mizzy. Featured and broadcast by Donald Peers

Background imagePeers Collection: Russia - Tsar Nicholas II - Military manoeuvres at Ropcha

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II - Military manoeuvres at Ropcha
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II attending military manoeuvres at Ropcha, a village in Chernivtsi Raion, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine. Date: circa 1912

Background imagePeers Collection: The Fight

The Fight
Painting showing a hectic fight scene between two large school boys, being encouraged by their peers. Date: circa 1930

Background imagePeers Collection: Advertisment for Debrett's Peerage. With a photograph of the book

Advertisment for Debrett's Peerage. With a photograph of the book, and photomontage with illustrations, of titled men of note. Designed by Zec

Background imagePeers Collection: An artistic representation - Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb

An artistic representation - Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb
An artistic representation of the Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun by (on right) Archeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939) and his backer (on left) George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923)

Background imagePeers Collection: The Three Witches, The Liberal Government of Asquith, Lloyd George

The Three Witches, The Liberal Government of Asquith, Lloyd George and Churchill plots to transform the British
KDC400208 The Three Witches, The Liberal Government of Asquith, Lloyd George and Churchill plots to transform the British Constitution, 1909 (litho) by Partridge

Background imagePeers Collection: Lloyd George as a pavement artist with portraits of the Wicked Earl

Lloyd George as a pavement artist with portraits of the Wicked Earl and contrasting portraits of the British Workman
KDC400206 Lloyd George as a pavement artist with portraits of the Wicked Earl and contrasting portraits of the British Workman, made prosperous by Free Trade and poor by Tariff Reform

Background imagePeers Collection: Earl Russell tried by his Peers for Bigamy, 18 July, the Lord High Steward reading the Sentence

Earl Russell tried by his Peers for Bigamy, 18 July, the Lord High Steward reading the Sentence (engraving)
1628831 Earl Russell tried by his Peers for Bigamy, 18 July, the Lord High Steward reading the Sentence (engraving) by Begg

Background imagePeers Collection: The Trial of Earl Russell for Bigamy (litho)

The Trial of Earl Russell for Bigamy (litho)
1037218 The Trial of Earl Russell for Bigamy (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trial of Earl Russell for Bigamy)

Background imagePeers Collection: The New Peers, a Group in the Robing-Room of the House of Lords (engraving)

The New Peers, a Group in the Robing-Room of the House of Lords (engraving)
1100119 The New Peers, a Group in the Robing-Room of the House of Lords (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Peers)

Background imagePeers Collection: In the House of Lords, Peers Spiritual (engraving)

In the House of Lords, Peers Spiritual (engraving)
1604921 In the House of Lords, Peers Spiritual (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the House of Lords, Peers Spiritual)

Background imagePeers Collection: Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Portrait of three young bighorn sheep standing on a cliff looking down at the camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Background imagePeers Collection: The Peers of France Present at the Coronation of Louis XI at Reims

The Peers of France Present at the Coronation of Louis XI at Reims, (From painted-glass windows in Evreux Cathedral)
5227664 The Peers of France Present at the Coronation of Louis XI at Reims, (From painted-glass windows in Evreux Cathedral) (engraving) by English School

Background imagePeers Collection: The Opening of Parliament (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1052713 The Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imagePeers Collection: Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041298 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePeers Collection: House of Lords, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub

House of Lords, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub
931650 House of Lords, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Background imagePeers Collection: Interior of the House of Lords during the trial of Her Majesty Queen Caroline (engraving)

Interior of the House of Lords during the trial of Her Majesty Queen Caroline (engraving)
602728 Interior of the House of Lords during the trial of Her Majesty Queen Caroline (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePeers Collection: The anteroom of the House of Peers before the State Opening of Parliament (colour litho)

The anteroom of the House of Peers before the State Opening of Parliament (colour litho)
559432 The anteroom of the House of Peers before the State Opening of Parliament (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePeers Collection: Arthur Wolfe, Viscount Killwarden, engraved by G. Robinson (engraving)

Arthur Wolfe, Viscount Killwarden, engraved by G. Robinson (engraving)
2563413 Arthur Wolfe, Viscount Killwarden, engraved by G. Robinson (engraving) by Hamilton, Hugh Douglas (1739-1808) (after); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Arthur Wolfe)

Background imagePeers Collection: Solemn ceremony for the coronation of George V as King of England and Ireland in the Abbey

Solemn ceremony for the coronation of George V as King of England and Ireland in the Abbey... (colour litho)
2815452 Solemn ceremony for the coronation of George V as King of England and Ireland in the Abbey... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePeers Collection: The Coronation of King George VI - The Homage

The Coronation of King George VI - The Homage
circa 1910s

Background imagePeers Collection: New Peers, Baronets and Knights (engraving)

New Peers, Baronets and Knights (engraving)
1614144 New Peers, Baronets and Knights (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Peers, Baronets and Knights)

Background imagePeers Collection: The New Houses of Parliament, the Peers Staircase (engraving)

The New Houses of Parliament, the Peers Staircase (engraving)
1587311 The New Houses of Parliament, the Peers Staircase (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Houses of Parliament, the Peers Staircase)

Background imagePeers Collection: Lloyd George prepares to send his pet lamb, the Peoples Budget

Lloyd George prepares to send his pet lamb, the Peoples Budget
KDC349484 Lloyd George prepares to send his pet lamb, the Peoples Budget, to be sacrificed and killed by the House of Lords, 1909 (litho) by Sambourne

Background imagePeers Collection: Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! (Ballot Bill)

Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! (Ballot Bill)
Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! The Ballot Bill (legislation for the use of a secret ballot in elections) was proving difficult to get through

Background imagePeers Collection: Cartoon, Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament

Cartoon, Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament -- satirical comment on Conservative MPs such as Benjamin Disraeli and Lord Derby, waiting for a party

Background imagePeers Collection: Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a... Bill

Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a... Bill
Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a Nasty! Great! Ugly! Jew Bill. A satirical comment on the House of Lords rejection of the Jewish Disabilities Bill

Background imagePeers Collection: Peers paying homage to the King (b / w photo)

Peers paying homage to the King (b / w photo)
6034006 Peers paying homage to the King (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peers paying homage to the King)

Background imagePeers Collection: Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, pub. 1820 (etching)

Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, pub. 1820 (etching)
GHL126480 Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, pub. 1820 (etching) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imagePeers Collection: The King proroguing Parliament, in the House of Lords, April 1831 (engraving)

The King proroguing Parliament, in the House of Lords, April 1831 (engraving)
602742 The King proroguing Parliament, in the House of Lords, April 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King proroguing Parliament)

Background imagePeers Collection: The House of Lords, Her Majesty opening the Session of Parliament

The House of Lords, Her Majesty opening the Session of Parliament
STC88460 The House of Lords, Her Majesty opening the Session of Parliament, engraved by Henry Melville (fl.1826-41), c.1840 (engraving) by Shepherd



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"Peers: A Glimpse into the World of Prestige and Power" Step back in time with these captivating hints from history, offering a glimpse into the world of peers. From a vibrant Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 to notables assembled in the Abbey annexe at the 1937 Coronation, each image tells its own story. The bustling Bank of England reminds us of the influential role played by peers in shaping financial landscapes. Meanwhile, GREERs WHISKY takes us back to an era when indulgence and sophistication were synonymous with peerage. Amidst all this grandeur, a powerful message resonates - "God crown you with a crown of glory and righteousness. " This sentiment encapsulates both the responsibility and privilege that comes with being part of such esteemed circles. Intriguingly, we catch glimpses of personal lives too. The Duke of Roxburghe's encounter with Miss May Goelet sparks curiosity about their connection. Lady Swaythling's presence adds an air of elegance and grace to our exploration. But it's not all serious business; there is room for whimsy as well. "Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes" captures attention amidst more formal settings, reminding us that even among peers, individuality shines through. Venturing beyond British shores, we witness Tsar Nicholas II overseeing military manoeuvres at Ropcha in Russia - a reminder that peerage extends far beyond national borders. Debrett's Peerage advertisement showcases titled men who have left their mark on society. Major Isidore Salmon stands out as one knight among many illustrious figures featured within its pages – each contributing to shaping history in their unique way. Finally, we are transported back to the 1937 Coronation where coronets fill every corner – symbolizing unity amongst peers during momentous occasions like these. These hints offer but a brief glimpse into the world of peers, where power, influence, and history intertwine.