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The Times Collection

"The Times: A Chronicle of History, Journalism

Background imageThe Times Collection: John Walter the Younger (1818-1894)

John Walter the Younger (1818-1894)
863455 John Walter the Younger (1818-1894); (add.info.: John Walter the Younger (1818-1894) English newspaper proprietor and politician. Chief proprietor of "The Times", London

Background imageThe Times Collection: Fureur de Monsieur Cobden... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Fureur de Monsieur Cobden... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Fureur de Monsieur Cobden... 19th century....en apprenant la nouvelle de la conclusion de la paix... Rage of Mr [Richard?] Cobden on hearing of the end of the peace

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Post-Office - painted by F. Goodall, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Post-Office - painted by F. Goodall, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Post-Office - painted by F. Goodall, 1850. Painting in the Exhibition of the British Institution, ...meant to indicate the arrival of an Indian Mail with the news of a dear-bought victory....It

Background imageThe Times Collection: Winston Churchill On Toilet

Winston Churchill On Toilet
In The Washroom

Background imageThe Times Collection: Churchill In the Bathroom

Churchill In the Bathroom
In The Washroom

Background imageThe Times Collection: Churchill Reading In Bath

Churchill Reading In Bath
In The Washroom

Background imageThe Times Collection: Rupert Murdoch leaving The Times building, Grans Inn Road, London. 20th February 1982

Rupert Murdoch leaving The Times building, Grans Inn Road, London. 20th February 1982

Background imageThe Times Collection: Rupert Murdoch is about to be the new owner of The Times and Sunday Times

Rupert Murdoch is about to be the new owner of The Times and Sunday Times. He reached an agreement with the unions only hours before his deadline for their acceptance ran out

Background imageThe Times Collection: Rupert Murdoch leaving Heathrow airport for New York. 11th March 1982

Rupert Murdoch leaving Heathrow airport for New York. 11th March 1982

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Times. Plate II 1762, by William Hogarth

The Times. Plate II 1762, by William Hogarth
3521493 The Times. Plate II 1762, by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: The Times. Plate II 1762, by William Hogarth (1697 - 1764)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Sir William Howard Russell, 1820 - 1907

Sir William Howard Russell, 1820 - 1907
3062056 Sir William Howard Russell, 1820 - 1907. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish reporter with The Times, seen here as correspondent in the Crimea c)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Behind the Times (colour litho)

Behind the Times (colour litho)
3642794 Behind the Times (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind the Times. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Special Commission, 1888;Portraits of the Irish Members of Parliament against whom the 'Times

The Special Commission, 1888;Portraits of the Irish Members of Parliament against whom the "Times Creator: Unknown
The Special Commission, 1888; Portraits of the Irish Members of Parliament against whom the " Times" proposes to give evidence of its charges and allegations, 1888. From, The Graphic

Background imageThe Times Collection: Banner head for The Times or Daily Universal Register, 1788

Banner head for The Times or Daily Universal Register, 1788
3782031 Banner head for The Times or Daily Universal Register, 1788; (add.info.: Banner head for The Times or Daily Universal Register. Detail from the heading of the first number, 1 st January 1788)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Thomas Graham Russell (1748-1843), General, Taken at the Crimea, 1855

Thomas Graham Russell (1748-1843), General, Taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Background imageThe Times Collection: The British Character, Love of Writing Letters to The Times (litho)

The British Character, Love of Writing Letters to The Times (litho)
6003225 The British Character, Love of Writing Letters to The Times (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Character)

Background imageThe Times Collection: In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIII (engraving)

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIII (engraving)
1054775 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIII (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Special Correspondent of the 'The Times', 'Pojalusta, Gospodin'(engraving)

The Special Correspondent of the "The Times", "Pojalusta, Gospodin"(engraving)
1058370 The Special Correspondent of the " The Times", " Pojalusta, Gospodin" (engraving) by English School

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Opening Day (engraving)

The Opening Day (engraving)
1055751 The Opening Day (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening Day)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The late Mr Chenery, Editor of 'The Times'(engraving)

The late Mr Chenery, Editor of "The Times"(engraving)
1622405 The late Mr Chenery, Editor of " The Times" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr Chenery, Editor of " The Times")

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Late John Walter, Esquire, from a Bust at Bearwood (engraving)

The Late John Walter, Esquire, from a Bust at Bearwood (engraving)
1096044 The Late John Walter, Esquire, from a Bust at Bearwood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late John Walter, Esquire, from a Bust at Bearwood)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Tacking, 'Ready about!'(engraving)

Tacking, "Ready about!"(engraving)
2777063 Tacking, " Ready about!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tacking, " Ready about)

Background imageThe Times Collection: 'A Wild Elephant Led Between Two Tame Ones', pub

"A Wild Elephant Led Between Two Tame Ones", pub
3025396 " A Wild Elephant Led Between Two Tame Ones", pub. 1830 (hand coloured engraving) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Law)

Background imageThe Times Collection: 'The Times'Office, and Western End of Queen Victoria Street (b / w photo)

"The Times"Office, and Western End of Queen Victoria Street (b / w photo)
3092108 " The Times" Office, and Western End of Queen Victoria Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Times" Office)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Fragments of the Black Friars Monastery, preserved at the Office of 'The Times'(engraving)

Fragments of the Black Friars Monastery, preserved at the Office of "The Times"(engraving)
1608551 Fragments of the Black Friars Monastery, preserved at the Office of " The Times" (engraving) by English School

Background imageThe Times Collection: Advertisement, the Century Dictionary (engraving)

Advertisement, the Century Dictionary (engraving)
1592885 Advertisement, the Century Dictionary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, the Century Dictionary)

Background imageThe Times Collection: William Russell, Esquire, Correspondent of The Times in the Crimea (engraving)

William Russell, Esquire, Correspondent of The Times in the Crimea (engraving)
2785541 William Russell, Esquire, Correspondent of The Times in the Crimea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Russell, Esquire)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Newspaper Correspondents leaving Volo with the Consuls on a Mission of Peace to the Turks at

Newspaper Correspondents leaving Volo with the Consuls on a Mission of Peace to the Turks at Velestino (litho)
1036969 Newspaper Correspondents leaving Volo with the Consuls on a Mission of Peace to the Turks at Velestino (litho) by Dadd

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving)

The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving)
1061717 The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The President and some Peasant Witnesses for The 'Times'(engraving)

The President and some Peasant Witnesses for The "Times"(engraving)
1055762 The President and some Peasant Witnesses for The " Times" (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Times, Plate 2 (engraving)

The Times, Plate 2 (engraving)
2905791 The Times, Plate 2 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Times, Plate 2)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Henry Wentworth Monk, 1858 (oil on canvas)

Henry Wentworth Monk, 1858 (oil on canvas)
NUL384725 Henry Wentworth Monk, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Wentworth Monk (1827-96) Canadian Christian Zionist and mystic; ); English

Background imageThe Times Collection: Sir Peter Stothard portrait by Zsuzsi Roboz in pastels c

Sir Peter Stothard portrait by Zsuzsi Roboz in pastels c
3911696 Sir Peter Stothard portrait by Zsuzsi Roboz in pastels c by Eichstaedt, Rudolf (1857-1924); (add.info.: Sir Peter Stothard portrait by Zsuzsi Roboz in pastels c. 2009)

Background imageThe Times Collection: To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, VI (engraving)

To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, VI (engraving)
1054626 To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, VI (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Professor William Dwight Whitney (engraving)

Professor William Dwight Whitney (engraving)
1042782 Professor William Dwight Whitney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor William Dwight Whitney, Editor-in-Chief of The Century Dictionary)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Girl he left behind him (litho)

The Girl he left behind him (litho)
1043347 The Girl he left behind him (litho) by Hare, St. George (1857-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girl he left behind him)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Special Commission (engraving)

The Special Commission (engraving)
1055753 The Special Commission (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Special Commission)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Punch cartoon: William Howard Russell, Irish journalist and war correspondent (engraving)

Punch cartoon: William Howard Russell, Irish journalist and war correspondent (engraving)
6034885 Punch cartoon: William Howard Russell, Irish journalist and war correspondent (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Mr W H Russell, the 'Special Correspondent'of 'The Times'during the Russian War (engraving)

Mr W H Russell, the "Special Correspondent"of "The Times"during the Russian War (engraving)
1587535 Mr W H Russell, the " Special Correspondent" of " The Times" during the Russian War (engraving) by English School

Background imageThe Times Collection: Advertisement, Encyclopaedia Britannica (engraving)

Advertisement, Encyclopaedia Britannica (engraving)
1606252 Advertisement, Encyclopaedia Britannica (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Encyclopaedia Britannica)

Background imageThe Times Collection: Sir John Everett Millais (engraving)

Sir John Everett Millais (engraving)
1041456 Sir John Everett Millais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Everett Millais)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Difficulties of War Correspondents, crossing the Danube (engraving)

The Difficulties of War Correspondents, crossing the Danube (engraving)
1050186 The Difficulties of War Correspondents, crossing the Danube (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Difficulties of War Correspondents)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Late Mr C C Ogle, Correspondent of 'The Times'(engraving)

The Late Mr C C Ogle, Correspondent of "The Times"(engraving)
1050033 The Late Mr C C Ogle, Correspondent of " The Times" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Mr C C Ogle)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Special Commission (engraving)

The Special Commission (engraving)
1055777 The Special Commission (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Special Commission)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The Letters in Court for the First Time (engraving)

The Letters in Court for the First Time (engraving)
1055774 The Letters in Court for the First Time (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letters in Court for the First Time)

Background imageThe Times Collection: La Tribu Des Beni Laam (engraving)

La Tribu Des Beni Laam (engraving)
2788950 La Tribu Des Beni Laam (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Tribu Des Beni Laam. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 6 March 1892)

Background imageThe Times Collection: The newsboy (engraving)

The newsboy (engraving)
728638 The newsboy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The newsboy. Published in the Illustrated London News)

Background imageThe Times Collection: 'Am I not like papa!'(engraving)

"Am I not like papa!"(engraving)
6010477 " Am I not like papa!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Am I not like papa)



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"The Times: A Chronicle of History, Journalism, and Influence" From the iconic Plate II 1762 by William Hogarth to Rupert Murdoch's departure from Heathrow airport in 1982, it has been an integral part of our cultural fabric. This esteemed publication has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, chronicled significant events that shaped nations, and provided a platform for voices that demanded to be heard. Sir William Howard Russell, a distinguished journalist from the 19th century, exemplified The Times' commitment to reporting truthfully and fearlessly. His groundbreaking coverage during conflicts like the Crimean War showcased the power of journalism in holding those in power accountable. The Special Commission of 1888 immortalized Irish Members of Parliament who faced scrutiny from The Times. Their portraits stand as a reminder that this newspaper was never afraid to challenge authority or expose corruption. Since its inception in 1788 as The Daily Universal Register until today, with its banner head proudly displaying "The Times, " this publication has consistently captured pivotal moments throughout history. It continues to inform generations about global affairs while shaping public opinion through insightful analysis. The British Character lithograph humorously depicts their love for writing letters to The Times - showcasing how deeply ingrained this newspaper is within society. Its influence extends beyond borders; even Marquis of Lorne ventured into the Great North-West accompanied by correspondents from The Times. Thomas Graham Russell's photograph taken during his time at Crimea serves as a testament to journalists risking their lives on dangerous assignments just to bring us news firsthand. These brave individuals have always been willing to go where others wouldn't dare tread. In an engraving titled "Pojalusta Gospodin, " we see a special correspondent representing The Times immersing themselves in foreign cultures and languages – highlighting their dedication towards providing readers with diverse perspectives on global issues. As we reflect upon these historical milestones associated with "The Opening Day" and pay tribute to the late Mr.