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Jack Brooks, Baron Brooks of Tremorfa (1979), the new Chairman of the Cardiff Labour Party, pictured at home in Janet Street, Splott, Cardiff, Wales, 12th March 1968

The Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1779. Creator: John Singleton Copley
The Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1779

House of Lords - the Lord Chancellor pronouncing judgment in the case of the Queen v. O Connell, 1844. Interior of the Palace of Westminster in London

FALL / BULLDOG / 1931
An unnamed bulldog peers suspiciously round a stone wall. Date: 1931

The Prince of Wales taking his seat for the first time in the House of Lords... 1863, (1901)
The Prince of Wales taking his seat for the first time in the House of Lords as a Peer of the Realm, February 5, 1863, (1901)

Peers Spiritual in the House of Lords in 1894, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Peers Spiritual in the House of Lords in 1894, (1901). In the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, the 26 bishops of the established Church of England are known as the The Lords Spiritual

FALL / BULLDOG / 1931
An unnamed bulldog peers suspiciously round a stone wall

The British Empire - Britannia looks out to sea from her perch atop the White Cliffs of Dover, defender of a proud nation, yet with her sights set further afield... Date: circa 1900

1937 Coronation - A Sea of Coronets
Henry, Duke of Gloucester, wearing the coronet of a Prince of the Blood Royalwhich is similar to that of an Heir-apparent but without the arch and orb

Great gray owl sitting in dry grass, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Close-up portrait of a great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) sitting in dry grass hunting for rodents. Great Gray owls are often active in the daytime

Portrait of a coyote standing in the grass looking back over its shoulder, YNP, USA
View taken from behind of a coyote (Canis latrans) standing in the grass looking back over its shoulder; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Lone coyote standing on a snowy landscape in winter, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
A coyote (Canis latrans) walking on the ice of the Yellowstone River listening for prey under the snowbanks, near Alum Creek in Hayden Valley; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

House Of Peers, England, C. 1274. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

Two Peers In Their Robes, And A Halberdier During The Elizabethan Era. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Lioness Peering Through Grass, Africa

Bobcat Walks On Branch Through Hawthorn In Autumn; Idaho, Usa

Mountain lion cub (Felis concolor) walking on snow toward camera, mother in background; Montana, Usa

Young Mountain Lion (Felis Concolor) Looks Down From Rock Outcrop; Montana, Usa

Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) portrait, with bits of snow on face and whiskers

Mountain Lion (Felis Concolor); Montana, Usa

Coopers Hawk (Accipiter Cooperii); Monzano Mountains, New Mexico, Usa

Bobcat (Felis Rufus) Walks Along Branch Through Red Leaves Of A Hawthorn In Autumn

Margay (Leopardus Wiedii) In A Tree

Portrait Of Mountain Lion; Idaho, Usa

Lord Montagu of Beaulieu April 1963. Poses next to his Mini motor car

George Montagu, 8th Duke of Manchester (1853-1892). In 1876 he married Consuelo Yznaga, a Cuban-American and had one son and twin daughters

Peers entering Westminster Abbey for Coronation
Peers in their robes, entering Westminster Abbey to take their places for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953

The marriage of Mary Leiter and The Hon. G. N. Curzon
Photographs in honour of the marriage of the Hon. George N. Curzon M.P. to Miss Mary Leiter on 22nd April 1895 in Washington, USA. 1895

Strangling of the Beer Bill by Lord Brougham
Newspaper article, Strangling (with a misprint!) of the Beer Bill by Lord Brougham and other peers in the House of Lords. The writer claims that many families will be ruined as a result

Cartoon, The Undertakers Arms (after Hogarth), Endum Non Mendum, depicting the imagined demise of the House of Lords. A Bill had been put forward to abolish the Upper House, but was not successful

Driver Peers Ahead
The driver peers ahead from his open footplate which gives him only minimum protection from rain and wind, hail and snow. Date: 1888

Disraeli / Furniss / 1882
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield, Conservative MPs last appearance in the Peers Gallery of the House of Commons Date: 1804 - 1881

Disraeli / Furniss
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield, Conservative MPs last appearance in the Peers Gallery of the House of Commons Date: 1804 - 1881

Disraeli / Headmaster
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy becomes the New Head Master, alias Prime Minister, on the resignation of Lord Derby on 27 February 1868 Date: 7 March 1868

Francis Bacon / Misdeeds
LORD FRANCIS BACON confessing his misdeeds to Parliament - he took bribes as a judge, was fined, and went to the Tower for a time Date: 1561 - 1626

Events / Britain / Bacon
LORD FRANCIS BACON confessing his misdeeds to Parliament - he took bribes as a judge, was fined, and went to the Tower for a time Date: 1621

House of Lords 1914
THE HOUSE OF LORDS Peers and peeresses assemble in the ante-room in their state robes, coronets, tiaras, and all... Date: 1912

The Royal Robing Room Reintated
The Royal Robing-Room in the Palace of Westminster restored to its use as the room in which the Sovereign prepares for ceremonial occasions at the Houses of Parliament

Lord Lonsdale
Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, KG, GCVO (25 January 1857 13 April 1944) English nobleman and sportsman. An avid sports enthusiast and bon vivant

Interior House or Hall of Peers
Black and white lantern slide capturing image of the Interior House or Interior Hall of Peers. Part of Box 35 that forms part of the large Boswell lantern slide collection Date: circa 1895

Msai GIRAFFE - x three, Giraffe peers over 2nd giraffes back with tongue out (Giraffa camelopardalis). Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Suffragette and Judge in Court. A Judge in court peers down on two little suffragettes. One defiantly waving a VFW flag. Date: circa 1908

Peers of the Realm who had joined up, WW1
Double page spread from The Sketch showing portraits of peers of the realm who had joined up during the early weeks of the First World War

1937 Coronation - Abbey guests stranded in rain after ceremo
Peers and peeresses taking shelter during the height of the downpour which occurred at the most inconvenient possible moment after having held off during the Coronation ceremony of King George VI

Crowning of King George V
The crowning of King George V during his 1911 Coronation. Date: 1911

10th Duke of Malborough, World War One
John Albert William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough (18 September 1897 11 March 1972), styled Marquess of Blandford until 1934, British peer

Coronation ceremonial procession 1937
The Coronation procession up Westminster Abbeys blue-carpeted nave for the coronation of King George VI: a colourful pageant as peers

15th Earl of Suffolk
JOHN HOWARD (1739 - 1820), fifteenth earl of Suffolk and 8th Earl of Berkshire, depicted in his peers robes Date: 1806

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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.