Tory Collection

Labour Party election posters and television speakers
Labour Party election posters and speakers for Labours series of five short television programmes in the run-up to the General Election of 8th October 1959 (which the Conservatives won)

Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause
SOUTH CAROLINA: LOYALISTS. Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause

Margaret Thatcher on the campaign trail
Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Conservative Party, on the campaign trail, waving from a coach. Date: 1970s

Westminster Bridge and Parliament on a Christmas card
Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament, with Big Ben, inside a Christmas card from Stanley Baldwin (at that time British Prime Minister). (2 of 2) Date: 1928

Spencer Perceval (1762-1812) (engraving)
XJF343187 Spencer Perceval (1762-1812) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) (oil on canvas)
XCF266008 William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cartoon, The Confidence Trick! (Northcote and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Confidence Trick! Stafford Northcote (Chancellor of the Exchequer) and Benjamin Disraeli (Prime Minister) ask John Bull for six million pounds to strengthen their hands at a forthcoming

Margaret Thatcher - May 1987

Margaret Thatcher at Marazion Community Centre
Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister, enjoying a Cornish pasty and a cup of tea during her visit to Marazion Community Centre, Cornwall. Also present are David Harris MP and the Lady Dowager St Levan

Margaret Thatcher and husband Denis drinking coffee in an outside cafe in a park - May 1987

1st Earl of Birkenhead with his daughter on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925
Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead (1872-1930) with his daughter Lady Pamela Smith Berry, Baroness Hartwell (1915-1982) on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925

Lord Salisbury, British Prime Minister
Lord Salisbury (Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1830-1903), British Prime Minister. 1889

Election poster, The Great Naval Eclipse 1900 to 1910, a vote for the radicals is a vote against the British Navy. circa 1910s

Edward Boyle and Anthony Crosland, Eastbourne
Edward Boyle (1923-1981), Conservative MP, and Anthony Crosland (1918-1977), Labour MP, at Eastbourne. They wrote a book together, The Politics of Education, published in 1971. Date: 1975

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the Conservative Party Conference, Brighton. 12th October 1988

Candidate for Oldham, 1899, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Candidate for Oldham, 1899, (1945). Portrait of British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) who stood as a Conservative parliamentary candidate at the June 1899 by-election in

1867 Tory Seamanship
The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship The Constitution lies wrecked and adrift. A comment on Disraelis Reform Act, which extended the franchise. Date: 1867

Marquess of Abergavenny, Vanity Fair, Ape
WILLIAM NEVILL, 1st Marquess of ABERGAVENNY (1826 -1915) English peer. Caption: The Tory bloodhound Date: 1875

Illustrated London News 1979, Thatcher and Callaghan
Front cover of the Illustrated London News, May 1979 featuring portraits of James Callaghan, Labour leader and incumbent Prime Minister and Tory Party Leader, Margaret Thatcher

Conservative party television team
The Conservative Party television team and some election posters for the General Election of 8th October 1959. The Conservatives broadcast five television programmes of 15 or 20 minutes each starting

Disraeli Speaks / 1875
Tory Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli speaks during a debate on Irish Home Rule

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1998 The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Cartoon, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion
Cartoon, The State of the Nation, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion. Mr Disraelis motion for a Select Committee to consider the state of the nation, in consequence of the repeal of the Corn Law

Cartoon, Gladstone and the Irish Vote - Sold to Lord Salisbury. He ll be sorry he bought it at the price! 1885

The Election, Chairing the Member, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451192 The Election, Chairing the Member, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)
SJS22527 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Margaret Thatcher and Virginia Bottomley in hovercraft - June 1983

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, British statesman, 1846 (c1905). Palmerston (1784-1865) served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid 19th century

Caricature of Lord Salisbury, Conservative party leader
Caricature of Lord Salisbury (Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1830-1903), the newly appointed Conservative party leader

The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching)
XCF290965 The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lady Randolph Churchill
JENNIE JEROME, (1854 - 1921) Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston Churchill and wife of the Tory politician Randolph Churchill

Edward Henry Smith Stanley, Lord Stanley, engraved after a photograph by Samuel A
XJF265849 Edward Henry Smith Stanley, Lord Stanley, engraved after a photograph by Samuel A. Walker. c.1865 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Walker, Samuel A

Brookes and Whites Clubs, London 1796
Wealthy gentlemen patronise the exclusive Brookes (Whig) and White s(Tory) Clubs, at Pall Mall, London. Brookes is shown on the right

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

Loyalist belt plate worn by soldier in Emmerich's Chasseurs
3031962 Loyalist belt plate worn by soldier in Emmerich's Chasseurs. ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

John Henry Temple, 1847
1574534 John Henry Temple, 1847; (add.info.: John Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), as British Foreign Secretary, expounding his policy on French royal marriages

John Henry Thomas Manners-Sutton after a print dating from the 1880's
3432513 John Henry Thomas Manners-Sutton after a print dating from the 1880's; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Henry Thomas Manners-Sutton, 3rd Viscount Canterbury)

Loyalist King's American Regiment officer's button
3031331 Loyalist King's American Regiment officer's button.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Loyalist King's American Regiment officer's button.); © Don Troiani

Coat Button of Butler's Rangers , a Tory/Loyalist Corps
3031166 Coat Button of Butler's Rangers , a Tory/Loyalist Corps; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Pewter Coat Button of Butler's Rangers)

Photographic portrait of Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough
3523070 Photographic portrait of Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough (1790-1871)

Loyalist Royal Provincial button circa 1780
3031524 Loyalist Royal Provincial button circa 1780; Private Collection; (add.info.: Loyalist Royal Provincial button circa 1780); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

Loyalist officer's belt plate of the S.C. Royalists -Fought at Eutaw Springs
3031350 Loyalist officer's belt plate of the S.C. Royalists -Fought at Eutaw Springs; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution)

American Revolution, Loyalist -American Dragoon Saber
3073345 American Revolution, Loyalist -American Dragoon Saber; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dragoon Saber made by Loyalist James Potter in New York City)

Loyalist, Butler's Rangers belt plate
3031872 Loyalist, Butler's Rangers belt plate.; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Loyalist, Butler's Rangers belt plate)

American Revolutionary War Loyalist Officer's Button
3031273 American Revolutionary War Loyalist Officer's Button; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolutionary War Gilt Plated (Tory)

Guinness, Loel, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Guinness, Loel, portrait photograph, 1913

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"Tory: A Journey Through History and Politics" From Labour Party election posters to television speakers, the term "Tory" has been a constant presence in British politics. It evokes images of fierce debates, passionate campaigns, and iconic figures who have shaped the nation's destiny. One such figure was Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina, whose unwavering loyalty to her revolutionary cause led her to protect her elderly father against Loyalist troops during the American Revolution. Her bravery symbolizes the spirit of resilience that defines the Tory ideology. Margaret Thatcher, known as the Iron Lady, took center stage on the campaign trail with her determination and strong leadership. She embodied Tory values and left an indelible mark on British history. The grandeur of Westminster Bridge and Parliament adorning Christmas cards reminds us of how deeply rooted Tories are in tradition. They cherish their heritage while embracing progress for a better future. William Pitt the Younger stands tall in oil on canvas as one of Britain's most influential Tory leaders. His strategic genius helped shape modern governance and laid foundations for economic prosperity. Spencer Perceval's engraving captures a somber moment in Tory history when he became the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated. This tragic event serves as a reminder that even amidst adversity, Tories persevere with unwavering dedication. Cartoons like "The Confidence Trick. " featuring Northcote and Disraeli highlight political satire aimed at challenging Tory policies or exposing potential deceit within their ranks—a testament to democracy's vibrant nature. The 1st Earl of Birkenhead enjoying time with his daughter aboard their yacht showcases another side of Tories—their ability to appreciate leisurely pursuits alongside their commitment to public service. Marazion Community Centre witnessed Margaret Thatcher engaging directly with people from all walks of life—an embodiment of Tories' belief in community empowerment through individual responsibility.