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Reform Bill Collection

"The Reform Bill: A Journey Through the Winds of Change" Step into the realm of history as we explore the transformative era of the Reform Bill

Background imageReform Bill Collection: The role of Lord Salisbury in the 1864 Reform Bill

The role of Lord Salisbury in the 1864 Reform Bill
5308308 The role of Lord Salisbury in the 1864 Reform Bill.; (add.info.: Cartoon concerning the role of Lord Salisbury in the 1864 Reform Bill)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Lord John Russell

Lord John Russell
3585554 Lord John Russell; (add.info.: Lord John Russell, 1792-1878. On the defeat of Robert Peel in 1846, Russell became Prime Minister in his place)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Lord John Russell, 1850

Lord John Russell, 1850
3585534 Lord John Russell, 1850; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, (1792 - 1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Lord John Russell, 1854

Lord John Russell, 1854
3585532 Lord John Russell, 1854; (add.info.: Lord John Russell (1792-1878). English statesman, In February 1854 he introduced a new Reform Bill, but had to withdraw it in April of the same year

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Lord John Russell, 1838

Lord John Russell, 1838
3585533 Lord John Russell, 1838; (add.info.: Lord John Russell (1792-1878). English statesman, 1838.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Lord John Russell, 1850

Lord John Russell, 1850
3585535 Lord John Russell, 1850; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, (1792 - 1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861

Background imageReform Bill Collection: The Handwriting on the Wall, n.d. Creator: John Doyle

The Handwriting on the Wall, n.d. Creator: John Doyle
The Handwriting on the Wall, n.d

Background imageReform Bill Collection: William IV

William IV
3789888 William IV; (add.info.: King William IV, portrait. King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death. 21 August 1765 - 20 June 1837)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: William IV

William IV
3789889 William IV; (add.info.: King William IV, portrait. King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death. 21 August 1765 - 20 June 1837)

Background imageReform Bill 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 imageReform Bill Collection: King William IV (aquatint)

King William IV (aquatint)
958050 King William IV (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV. Illustration for Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: The Bristol Riots (engraving)

The Bristol Riots (engraving)
664083 The Bristol Riots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bristol Riots. Illustration from Epochs and Episodes of History (Ward Lock, c 1880)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: The Burning of Queen Square: the Custom House, 1831 (oil on paper)

Bristol Riots: The Burning of Queen Square: the Custom House, 1831 (oil on paper)
2831188 Bristol Riots: The Burning of Queen Square: the Custom House, 1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 12.8x20.3 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves (engraving)

Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves (engraving)
2777149 Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Extremes must meet; or, a bit of Practical Science (engraving)

Extremes must meet; or, a bit of Practical Science (engraving)
2777134 Extremes must meet; or, a bit of Practical Science (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extremes must meet; or, a bit of Practical Science)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Puff at St Stephens (engraving)

Puff at St Stephens (engraving)
2777130 Puff at St Stephens (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puff at St Stephen s. Cartoon, 17 August 1867)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Westminster Hall on the night of the division on the Reform Bill (engraving)

Westminster Hall on the night of the division on the Reform Bill (engraving)
603627 Westminster Hall on the night of the division on the Reform Bill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Remarkable Parliamentary Boroughs, disfranchised by the Reform Bill (engraving)

Remarkable Parliamentary Boroughs, disfranchised by the Reform Bill (engraving)
3655822 Remarkable Parliamentary Boroughs, disfranchised by the Reform Bill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remarkable Parliamentary Boroughs)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with 'Reform Bill'(engraving)

The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with "Reform Bill"(engraving)
2777133 The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with " Reform Bill" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, 1867)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Bishops Palace, c. 1831 (oil on paper)

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Bishops Palace, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2831199 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Bishops Palace, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 12.4x22.9 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: The Gaol Burning, and St Paul s, Bedminster, c. 1831 (oil on paper)

Bristol Riots: The Gaol Burning, and St Paul s, Bedminster, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2831194 Bristol Riots: The Gaol Burning, and St Paul s, Bedminster, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 9.5x25.9 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Lord John Russell laying the New Reform Bill on the Table of the House of Commons (engraving)

Lord John Russell laying the New Reform Bill on the Table of the House of Commons (engraving)
2772865 Lord John Russell laying the New Reform Bill on the Table of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper)

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper)
2829295 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 8.8x13.2 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: Prisoners Escorted by Torchlight, 1832 (oil on canvas)

Bristol Riots: Prisoners Escorted by Torchlight, 1832 (oil on canvas)
2829864 Bristol Riots: Prisoners Escorted by Torchlight, 1832 (oil on canvas) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 29.2x40 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageReform Bill Collection: The Last Pantomime of the Season (engraving)

The Last Pantomime of the Season (engraving)
2777150 The Last Pantomime of the Season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Pantomime of the Season. Cartoon, 19 March 1859)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Blind Mans Buff (engraving)

Blind Mans Buff (engraving)
2777136 Blind Mans Buff (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Buff. Cartoon, 23 March 1867)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: The 'Irrepressible Lodger'(engraving)

The "Irrepressible Lodger"(engraving)
2777135 The " Irrepressible Lodger" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Irrepressible Lodger." Cartoon, 6 April 1867)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: The Political Egg-Dance (engraving)

The Political Egg-Dance (engraving)
2777132 The Political Egg-Dance (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Egg-Dance. Cartoon, 29 June 1867)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: 'The Return from Victory'(engraving)

"The Return from Victory"(engraving)
2777131 " The Return from Victory" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Return from Victory." Cartoon, 27 July 1867)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: Ruins of Warehouses in Prince Street, c. 1831 (oil on paper)

Bristol Riots: Ruins of Warehouses in Prince Street, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2831200 Bristol Riots: Ruins of Warehouses in Prince Street, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 11.2x17.4 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary
2831190 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary Redcliffe, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Earl Grey appeals to the Bench of Bishops to pass the Reform Bill (litho)

Earl Grey appeals to the Bench of Bishops to pass the Reform Bill (litho)
960517 Earl Grey appeals to the Bench of Bishops to pass the Reform Bill (litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: New Palace-Yard on the Day Mr Gladstone moved the Second Reading of the Reform Bill (engraving)

New Palace-Yard on the Day Mr Gladstone moved the Second Reading of the Reform Bill (engraving)
1099087 New Palace-Yard on the Day Mr Gladstone moved the Second Reading of the Reform Bill (engraving) by English School

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: 'Not Quite Such A Fine Child As The Last

Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: "Not Quite Such A Fine Child As The Last!", 21 February 1852 (engraving)
6034577 Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: " Not Quite Such A Fine Child As The Last!", 21 February 1852 (engraving) by English School

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Westminster Hall on the Night of the Division on the Reform Bill (engraving)

Westminster Hall on the Night of the Division on the Reform Bill (engraving)
1099133 Westminster Hall on the Night of the Division on the Reform Bill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary
2831189 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Toll-Houses on Prince Street Bridge with St Mary Redcliffe, 1831 (oil on paper) by Muller

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Mansion House, Queen Square, c. 1831 (oil on paper)

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Mansion House, Queen Square, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2829297 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the Mansion House, Queen Square, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 15.6x24.3 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper)

Bristol Riots: Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper)
2829286 Bristol Riots: Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 9x12.9 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Ruins of the Mansion House and Custom House in Queen Square after the Riots

Ruins of the Mansion House and Custom House in Queen Square after the Riots
2831700 Ruins of the Mansion House and Custom House in Queen Square after the Riots (pencil & w/c on paper) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: Ruins of Warehouses in Prince Street, with Mounted Troops, c

Bristol Riots: Ruins of Warehouses in Prince Street, with Mounted Troops, c
2831201 Bristol Riots: Ruins of Warehouses in Prince Street, with Mounted Troops, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 11.3x17.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol from Canons Marsh, c. 1831 (oil on paper)

Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol from Canons Marsh, c. 1831 (oil on paper)
2831197 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol from Canons Marsh, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 9.2x18.3 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Pudding before Meat (engraving)

Pudding before Meat (engraving)
2777142 Pudding before Meat (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pudding before Meat. Cartoon, 31 March 1866)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Lord John Russell introducing the Reform Bill (engraving)

Lord John Russell introducing the Reform Bill (engraving)
604455 Lord John Russell introducing the Reform Bill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReform Bill Collection: Mr. Disraeli introducing his Reform Bill in the House of Commons (engraving)

Mr. Disraeli introducing his Reform Bill in the House of Commons (engraving)
664385 Mr. Disraeli introducing his Reform Bill in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr)



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"The Reform Bill: A Journey Through the Winds of Change" Step into the realm of history as we explore the transformative era of the Reform Bill. This captivating portrait of King William IV of England sets the stage for a period marked by significant social and political shifts. Delve into McCleans Monthly Sheet of Caricatures No. 32, where you'll witness an artistic depiction that encapsulates one of the most pressing issues at hand - Slavery versus Freedom. The lithograph captures the essence of a nation grappling with its moral conscience. As we venture further, Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days come to life through an intricate engraving. It offers a glimpse into a time when power was concentrated in select hands, paving the way for demands for greater representation from all corners. King William IV's aquatint reveals his pivotal role during this tumultuous period, acting as both observer and catalyst for change. His reign witnessed not only political upheaval but also civil unrest, exemplified by The Bristol Riots depicted in striking engravings such as The Burning of Queen Square: The Custom House. The Great Poaching Affray on Liberal Preserves showcases how societal tensions extended beyond politics alone. In this engraving, class struggles intertwine with debates surrounding land ownership and access to resources – themes that resonate even today. Extremes must meet; or, a bit of Practical Science demonstrates society's fascination with innovation amidst these turbulent times. This engraving serves as a reminder that progress often emerges from unexpected places during periods ripe for reform. Puff at St Stephens transports us to Westminster Hall on a momentous night – one etched forever in history – when division over the Reform Bill reached its climax. Witness firsthand how passions ran high within those hallowed walls. Finally, immerse yourself in vivid oil paintings capturing scenes from Bristol Riots: Burning Toll House on Prince Street Bridge and Troops Marching up Corn Street.