Scandal Collection

Lord Denning, Minister of the Rolls arrives at Waterloo Station to present his report into the Profumo scandal to the Prime Minister. 16th September 1963

Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed corruption
" Who stole the peoples money? Twas him" cartoon about Tammany Hall scandal, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Thomas Nast cartoon

Stephen Wards sketches of celebrities, 1960
Through a doctors eyes: a page of celebrities drawn by osteopath and gifted amateur artist Doctor Stephen Ward(1912-1963), as featured in The Illustrated London News in 1960

Cartoons featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll and George Miller
XJF265588 Cartoons featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll and George Miller, from Harpers Weekly, 19th August, 1872 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Nast

Sherlock Holmes
A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA Holmes requests the photograph of Irene Adler: she is always THE woman. Date: First published: 1891

Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving)
6034701 Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames)

Mr Percy Holden Illingworth, MP, and Lord Murray
Mr Percy Holden Illingworth, the chief whip for the Liberal Party pictured with Lord Murray whose purchase of the American Marconi shares had been leaked, causing much scandal at the time

Holmes & Watson / Baker St
A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA Holmes and Watson at Baker Street

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, by Dr. Stephen Ward, 1961
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, as drawn from life at Buckingham Palace by Doctor Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961

Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864 - 1892) - elder son of Edward VII, died of pneumonia aged 28. Date: circa 1890

Josslyn and Idina Hay at Slains, their farm in Kenya
The Hon. Josslyn and Lady Idina Hay pictured at Slains, their 2000 acre farm in Gilgil, Kenya. Pictured from left are: The Hon. Josslyn Hay, Major Roberts, Major J. Grant, Lady Idina Hay, Mrs C

Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: Heath
Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B. 1900. Hector MacDonald (1853- 1903) also known as Fighting Mac, served as as subaltern in the First Boer War

Emile Zola at the Palais de Justice (colour litho)
2818838 Emile Zola at the Palais de Justice (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Zola at the Palais de Justice)

Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), 1883-84, (oil on canvas)
1127610 Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), 1883-84, (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 207x110 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Scandal in the Harem (engraving)
1059408 Scandal in the Harem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scandal in the Harem)

Caricature of Annette Kellerman - Swimmer and Actress
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume

Mrs Charles Sweeny contemplating her portrait
Mrs Charles Sweeny (1912 - 1993), formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the Duchess of Argyll, pictured looking at her own portrait in an exhibition of work by the portraitist Molly Bishop at

I have not an instant to lose, illustration from Pride & Prejudice
XJF451393 I have not an instant to lose, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson

Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching)
XCF290957 Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)

Harvey Proctor, MP for Billericay, Essex, pictured standing outside a newsagent. Earlier in the week he had been arrested

Sir Paul Latham and Lady Patricia Moore engaged 1933
Major Sir Herbert Paul Latham, 2nd Baronet (22 April 1905 24 July 1955), British Conservative Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for Scarborough

John Hurt and his partner Jo Dalton arrive at The Odeon Leicester Square, London for the film premiere of Scandal. John Hurt stars in Scandal, the story of The Profumo Affair

MP Harvey Proctor today admitted four charges of gross indecency with teenage rent boys at Londons Bow Street Magistrates Court

Christine Keeler, mistress of John Profumo in her London flat. June 1980

The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 1937
The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 3 June 1937

The Sick Prince, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching)
NCO193114 The Sick Prince, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George)

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)

Colonel Barker - Valerie Smith
Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel Barker (aka John Hill and Geoffrey Norton), who was born Lilias Irma Valerie Barker in 1895

John Stonehouse MP for Walsall North held his first constituency surgery since he disappeared 14 months ago at Bloxwich Public Library, today, Saturday 29th November 1975

Lord Denning at Whitchurch station to go to London to present his report into the Profumo scandal. 16th September 1963

Christine Keeler in her London flat. 19th June 1980

Christine Keeler in her London flat. 19th June 1980

Mollie Sugden and Mandy Rice-Davies at Cardiffs New Theatre. Where Mollie Sugden unveiled a plaque to commemorate the installation of a device to aid the hard of hearing

Mandy Rice-Davies, a former model and showgirl best known for her association with Christine Keeler and her role in the Profumo affair. Pictured in Cardiff to promote her book Mandy

Lynn Taylor, sales executive, who claims she had a secret affair with Transport minister Steven Norris. 8th October 1993

Reverend Harold Francis Davidson, the Rector of Stiffkey in Norfolk, a Church of England priest who, after a notorious court case in 1932

Julia Stent a Tory Councillor who had affair with MInister Tim Yeo meets Prime MInister John Major

Elizabeth Forsyth aide to fugitive businessman Asil Nadir at his company Polly Peck, pictured in Kyrenia Harbour in Northern Cyprus. 13th May 1993

Old / People / Woman: Mrs. Rosina Stonehouse (80). Mrs. Rosina Stonehouse (80 years old
Old/People/Woman: Mrs. Rosina Stonehouse (80). Mrs. Rosina Stonehouse (80 years old) mother of John Stonehouse, M.P. pictured in her Southampton home today (Thurs). March 1975 75-01552-002

Christine Keeler returning to her Devonshire Street flat after visiting the police. 20th June 1963

1st day Cover - Wedding of Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson
Commemorative First day Cover - 3rd June, 1937 - The wedding of Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson in France at the Chateau de Cande at Monts. Date: 1937

Victorian satire, old gossip, vile Rumor swells
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, old gossip, vile Rumor swells. With sland rous breath vile Rumour swrlls, Each trivial tale the tattler tells

Christine Keeler arriving at the Old Bailey, London, 1963. Christine Keelers affair with John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War caused a scandal that rocked the Conservative government of

President Richard Nixon caricatured as Pinocchio in a cartoon by John Pierotti for the New York Post, 8 June 1973
WATERGATE SCANDAL, 1973. President Richard Nixon caricatured as Pinocchio in a cartoon by John Pierotti for the New York Post, 8 June 1973, on the Watergate scandal

PPRE2A-00147
Cartoon of President Theodore Roosevelt as a muckraker cleaning up the meat scandal. Hand-colored halftone of a 20th-century illustration

Compensation
This illustration shows two men, identified as The Husband and The Protector in conversation about a young woman. The Husband - And you think I'm gonna let her go like this

Miss Winifred Emery as Lady Teazle
Miss Winifred Emery playing Lady Teazle, born Maud Isabel Emery (August 1861- July 1924). She was an English actress and actor-manager of the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Nixon Richard Usa America American President
nixon, richard, usa, america, american, president, politics, political, politician, leader, scandal, republican, milhous, 1913, 1994, 37th, united, states, 1969, 1974, 36th, vice, 1953, 1961, 1970s

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"Unveiling the Scandal: A Journey through Infamous Tales and Controversial Figures" Step into the world as we explore a captivating collection of historical moments that left society in shock. From political corruption to celebrity affairs, these hints will guide us through a labyrinth of secrets and intrigue. In the realm of artistry, Punch cartoon presents Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames, an engraving that symbolizes hidden connections between power and influence. Meanwhile, Stephen Ward's sketches of celebrities in 1960 shed light on a scandalous era where fame intertwined with illicit activities. Delving further into politics, cartoons featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed expose the dark underbelly of corruption while Thomas Nast's illustrations unmask his deceitful practices. Just like Sherlock Holmes unravels mysteries at Baker Street, these scandals demanded their own detectives to bring justice to light. The allure of royalty also has its share of controversy. Dr. Stephen Ward's portrait captures Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1961 when scandal surrounded him. Similarly, Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale faced whispers that still echo through history. Venturing beyond borders brings us face-to-face with Emile Zola at the Palais de Justice—a vivid lithograph capturing his defiant stance against societal injustices. In contrast, Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau) by John Singer Sargent portrays scandalous beauty shrouded in mystery and allure. Finally, Josslyn and Idina Hay invite us into their farm in Kenya—Slains—where they indulged in unconventional relationships that rocked British high society during the early 20th century. Through this journey across time and continents, we witness how scandals have shaped our perception of truth and morality. Join us as we peel back layers upon layers to uncover tales both shocking and enthralling—a testament to human nature's eternal fascination with scandalous affairs.