Secretary Of State For War Collection

William Henry Smith
3586492 William Henry Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of William Henry Smith (1825-1891) an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W. H. Smith

Deux grands morts; Lord Kitchener photographie a son dernier voyage en France... 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
'Deux grands morts; Lord Kitchener photographie a son dernier voyage en France. Le 5 juin 1916, le Hampshire, transportant Kitchener en Russie

M Lloyd George, ministre de la Guerre britannique, a Verdun, 1916. Creator: Unknown
M Lloyd George, ministre de la Guerre britannique, a Verdun, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Les deux Grands Collaborateurs; M Lloyd George et M Aristide Briand, 1916. Creator: Jean Clair-Guyot
Les deux Grands Collaborateurs; M Lloyd George et M Aristide Briand, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

The Right Hon. Fox Maule, M.P. for Perth... 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Fox Maule, M.P. for Perth, Secretary at War, 1850. Portrait of Fox Maule, a member of the Privy Council. On the accession of the Whigs to office in 1835, Mr

Ideal and Real': William Henry Smith (1825-1891)
865029 Ideal and Real': William Henry Smith (1825-1891) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); (add.info.: Ideal and Real': William Henry Smith (1825-1891), son of William Henry Smith (1792-1865)

Two Ministers!!!??? (colour litho)
3648315 Two Ministers!!!??? (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Ministers!!!??)

Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal and Secretary of State for War, 1914-1916 (colour litho)
6032017 Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal and Secretary of State for War, 1914-1916 (colour litho) by English School

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, English Conservative politician and wealthy patron of horse racing (b / w photo)
6029777 Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, English Conservative politician and wealthy patron of horse racing (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Dun-Shaw, One Foot in Leadenhall Street & the other in the Province of Bengal, pub
2966796 Dun-Shaw, One Foot in Leadenhall Street & the other in the Province of Bengal, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Dundas)

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)

William Windham, English Whig politician (engraving)
5233731 William Windham, English Whig politician (engraving) by Fry, William Thomas (1789-1843); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Windham (1750-1810), English Whig politician

Colonel J A B Seely, Secretary of State for War, poloting an aircraft, Cromarty Aviation Station, Scotland
972742 Colonel J A B Seely, Secretary of State for War, poloting an aircraft, Cromarty Aviation Station, Scotland, 1913 (litho) by Millar

Francois Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois, French statesman (chromolitho)
1094404 Francois Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois, French statesman (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Michel Le Tellier)

The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Christmas Eve, 1814, 1914. Creator: Amedee Forestier
The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Christmas Eve, 1814, 1914

Count Roon, Minister of War, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Count Roon, Minister of War, (1936). Kriegsminister Graf Roon. Portrait of Albrecht Theodor Emil Graf von Roon (1803-1879), Prussian soldier and statesman

Earl of Derby, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Earl of Derby, 1911. Portrait of British politician and racehorse breeder Edward George Villiers Stanley (1865-1948), 17th Earl of Derby

Lord Kitchener of Khartum, c1885, (1901). Creator: Elliott & Fry
Lord Kitchener of Khartum, c1885, (1901). Portrait of Earl Kitchener of Khartoum, Irish-born British soldier and statesman

The Most Noble The Marquis of Lansdowne, c1907. Creator: Russell & Sons
The Most Noble The Marquis of Lansdowne, c1907. Portrait of British politician and colonial administrator Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (1845-1927)

Mr. Anthony Eden Visits The Prime Minister, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Anthony Eden Visits The Prime Minister, 1940s, (1945). Anthony Eden, Secretary of State for War, with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the garden at Number Ten Downing Street in London

Louvois, c1670s. Creator: Unknown
Louvois, c1670s. Portrait of Franc ois Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois (1641-1691), French Secretary of State for War during the reign of King Louis XIV

Michel le Tellier, French statesman, c1653 (1894). Artist: Robert Nanteuil
Michel le Tellier (1603-1685), French statesman, c1653 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Lord Cranbrook, c1891. Artist: W&D Downey
Lord Cranbrook, c1891. Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy (1814-1906), Conservative politician, Home Secretary from 1867-1868 and Secretary of State for War in 1886. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery

Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908), Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1906
Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

Men of the Moment, Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, Secretary of State for War. Artist: Valentine
Men of the Moment, Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, Secretary of State for War

Inspecting the Guard of Honour at the Guildhall, London, World War I, c1914-c1916. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Inspecting the Guard of Honour at the Guildhall, London, World War I, c1914-c1916. Lord Kitchener, British Secretary of State for War, inspecting the troops together with the Lord Mayor of London

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

Spencer Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, MP for Radnor, 1875
Spencer Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1875. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

WH Smith, MP, First Lord of the Treasury, 1887. Artist: R Taylor
WH Smith, MP, First Lord of the Treasury, 1887. The son and namesake of the founder of the WH Smith chain of newsagents, William Henry Smith (1825-1891)

Field Marshall Earl Kitchener, British Secretary of State for War, First World War, 1914. Artist: Bassano Studio
Field Marshall Earl Kitchener, British Secretary of State for War, First World War, 1914. Kitchener (1850-1916), Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman

Field Marshal Earl Kitchener (1850-1916), early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
Field Marshal Earl Kitchener (1850-1916), early 20th century. Secretary of State for War

The Duke of Devonshire, c1891-1908. Artist: Russell & Sons
The Duke of Devonshire, c1891-1908. Spencer Compton Cavendish, (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Artist: Russell & Sons
Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

General Pershing arriving at Liverpool, 8 June 1917, (c1920). American soldier John Joseph Pershing, Commander-in-chief of the United Expeditionary Force; Walter H Page

William Henry Smith, British politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
William Henry Smith, politician, c1890. The son and namesake of the founder of the WH Smith chain of newsagents, Smith (1825-1891)

Lord Kitchener inspecting Algerian troops, France, World War I, 16 August 1915

Joseph Joffre, Lord Kitchener and General Baratier, France, World War I, 16 August 1915. The French commander-in-chief and the British Secretary of State for War with General Albert Baratier

Right Honourable the Marquis of Hartington (engraving)
XJF311646 Right Honourable the Marquis of Hartington (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908)

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The role of Secretary of State for War has seen a diverse range of individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark on the position. One such figure was William Henry Smith, whose tenure as Secretary in the late 19th century exemplified both the ideal and real challenges faced by those in this crucial role. In an intriguing depiction titled "Two Ministers. . ???", a color lithograph showcases Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener. This British Field Marshal and Secretary of State for War from 1914 to 1916 played a vital role during World War I. His stern countenance reflects the immense responsibility he bore during one of history's most tumultuous periods. Contrasting with Kitchener's serious demeanor is Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, captured in a black and white photograph. An English Conservative politician known for his wealth and patronage of horse racing, Stanley brings a unique perspective to the position. His involvement highlights how individuals from various backgrounds have held this influential post. "Dun-Shaw, " an intriguing publication with one foot planted firmly in Leadenhall Street while extending its reach into Bengal Province, hints at the global nature of war affairs. The connection between these two distant places underscores how decisions made by Secretaries impact not only domestic matters but also international relations. Taking us back further in time is "Mr Punch's Literary Costume Ball, " an engraving that playfully portrays historical figures attending a whimsical event. Among them is William Windham, an English Whig politician who once served as Secretary for War. This lighthearted representation reminds us that even amidst political debates and military strategies, there can be moments where levity prevails. Colonel J A B Seely takes center stage in another lithograph depicting him piloting an aircraft at Cromarty Aviation Station in Scotland during 1913.