Secretary Of State For The Colonies Collection

The Duke of Newcastle, K.G. - from a photograph by John Watkins, Parliament-Street, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Newcastle, K.G. - from a photograph by John Watkins, Parliament-Street, 1860. Portrait of the Right Hon. Henry Pelham Fiennes-Pelham-Clinton...In 1834-35, being then Earl of Lincoln

British and Boers: President Kruger of Transvaal and Joseph Chamberlain, British Secretary of State for the Colonies
3099090 British and Boers: President Kruger of Transvaal and Joseph Chamberlain, British Secretary of State for the Colonies (colour litho) by Meaulle

Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1874 (colour litho)
3622584 Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1874 (colour litho) by Faustin (Faustin Betbeder) (1847-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Herbert)

Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho)
3627023 Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Punchs Literary Costume Ball (engraving)
3630228 Mr Punchs Literary Costume Ball (engraving) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Punchs Literary Costume Ball)

Prime Minister Louis Botha presenting the new flag of the Colony of Transvaal to British Colonial... (colour litho)
2779313 Prime Minister Louis Botha presenting the new flag of the Colony of Transvaal to British Colonial... (colour litho) by French School

Sir Alfred Milner, K. C. B. 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Sir Alfred Milner, K.C.B. 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Britains First Labour Government, 1924, (1933). Creator: Elliott & Fry
Britains First Labour Government, 1924, (1933). Back row: Sidney Webb, John Wheatley, FW Jowett; middle row: CP Trevelyan, Stephen Walsh, Lord Thomson, Lord Chelmsford, Lord Olivier, Noel Buxton

Edward G. E. L. Bulwer-Lytton, Lord Lytton, (1850), c1884. Creator: Unknown
Edward G.E.L. Bulwer-Lytton, Lord Lytton, (1850), c1884. Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803 -1873), English writer and politician educated at Trinity College, Cambridge

The Right Honorable Walter Hume Long, c1902. Creator: Elliott & Fry
The Right Honorable Walter Hume Long, c1902. Portrait of British politician Walter Hume Long, 1st Viscount Long of Wraxall (1854-1924)

The Right Honorable Viscount Knutsford, c1899. Creator: Bassano Ltd
The Right Honorable Viscount Knutsford, c1899. Portrait of British politician Henry Thurstan Holland, 1st Viscount Knutsford (1825-1914), Secretary of State for the Colonies

Members of Britains first Labour Government, after leaving Buckingham Palace, London, 1924. Prime Minister James Ramsay MacDonald 1866-1937)

Sir Alfred Milner, British statesman, 1900. Artist: Keystone View Company
Sir Alfred Milner, British statesman, 1900. Milner (1854-1925) was Governor of the Cape Colony and High Commissioner to Southern Africa from 1897-1901

Joseph Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, c1905. Artist: John Benjamin Stone
Joseph Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, c1905. Chamberlain (1836-1914) served in the cabinet as President of the Board of Trade and later as Secretary of State for the Colonies

George Murray (1772-1846), Scottish general and statesman, 1831. Artist: Henry Meyer
George Murray (1772-1846), Scottish general and statesman, 1831. After a distinguished military career in the Napoleonic Wars, Murray was appointed Lieutenant-General of Upper Canada in 1815

Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, 1903. Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, as Secretary of State for the Colonies (1895-1903)

Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, c1900. Chamberlain (1836-1914), British Liberal statesman at the time he was Secretary of State for the Colonies (1895-1903) wearing his customary monocle

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"Exploring the Legacy of the Secretary of State for the Colonies: From British and Boer Conflicts to Labour Government" This captivating collection of images delves into the role and impact of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, a pivotal figure in British colonial history. The lithographs vividly depict significant events and influential personalities that shaped this position. One such image portrays President Kruger of Transvaal engaged in discussions with Joseph Chamberlain, British Secretary of State for the Colonies. This encounter highlights their contrasting perspectives during a period marked by tension between Britain and Boers. Another lithograph showcases Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon, who held this crucial post in 1874. His tenure witnessed important developments as Britain navigated its colonial affairs. Joseph Chamberlain's speech on the Boer War is captured in another lithograph, revealing his stance on this contentious conflict. His words shed light on how decisions made by secretaries like him influenced major historical events. The engravings from Mr Punch's Literary Costume Ball add a touch of whimsy to these serious matters, showcasing how even amidst political challenges, creativity thrived. The presentation ceremony where Prime Minister Louis Botha presents Transvaal's new flag to British Colonial authorities symbolizes an evolving relationship between colonizers and colonies. It reflects efforts towards cooperation and unity amid complex power dynamics. Sir Alfred Milner emerges as a prominent figure through multiple depictions across different eras. As a respected statesman representing Britain's interests abroad, he played an instrumental role during critical times. The inclusion of Britains' first Labour Government emphasizes how political landscapes transformed over time. These individuals challenged traditional norms while holding key positions within colonial administration. Lord Lytton’s portrait reminds us that secretaries were not limited to one era; they spanned generations leaving indelible marks upon imperial policies throughout history.