Townshend Collection

British politicians and prime ministers, 1837. Artist: R Hick
British politicians and prime ministers, 1837. Featured are George Grenville, John Stuart, Charles Watson-Wentworth, Lord North and Thomas Townshend

Townshend Esp Test
Testing a hypnotised subject for ESP : the hypnotiser holds up a card, concealed from his subject who tries to name it. Townshend found mesmerism enhanced psi ability

Sir Charles Townshend

Walpoles Quarrel with Townshend (engraving)
664585 Walpoles Quarrel with Townshend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walpoles Quarrel with Townshend)

The Marquis (John) Townshend, The Beggars Friend, 26 February 1870, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611775 The Marquis (John) Townshend, The Beggars Friend, 26 February 1870, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by English School

General Sir Charles Townshend, WW1
General Sir Charles Townshend (1861-1924), during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

The Marquis (John) Townshend, The Beggars Friend, 26 February 1870, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611753 The Marquis (John) Townshend, The Beggars Friend, 26 February 1870, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Thompson

Cornwall TR27 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR27 6

Nearing Bagdad: British transport column passing the ruins of... Ctesiphon, (c1920)
Nearing Bagdad: British transport column passing the ruins of the ancient arch of Ctesiphon, (c1920)....near the scene of General Townshends costly victory on November 22, 1915

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), British Whig statesman, 1912
Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), British Whig statesman. This portrait was painted around the time Townshend entered the House of Lords in 1697

Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney, British politician (1886). Artist: W Macleod
Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney, British politician (1886). Sydney (1732-1800) held several important cabinet posts during his political career

Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, 1861 - 1924. British soldier. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Charles Townshend
English statesman Charles Townshend, who introduced the tea tax on colonies. Digitally colored woodcut reproduction of a portrait

Viscountess Townshend
DOROTHY, VISCOUNTESS TOWNSHEND Sister of Sir Robert Walpole; m. Charles, 2nd Viscount Townshend; said to be the Brown Lady who haunts Raynham Hall Date: 1686 - 1726

Marchioness Townshend
ANNE (MONTGOMERY) MARCHIONESS OF TOWNSHEND 2nd wife of George, 4th Viscount, 1st Marquis Townshend, in full court dress Date: 1754 - 1819

George Marquis Townshend
George, 1st Marquis and 4th Viscount Townshend of Raynman (1724 - 1807) Soldier; Lord lieutenant of Ireland

Court Dress 1806
Full court dress worn on the Queens Birthday 1806 by Marchioness of Townshend. The skirt is bordered with a Greek key pattern & decorated with large tassels. Date: 1806

Viscount Sydney
VISCOUNT SYDNEY family name: TOWNSHEND Politician CIRCA 1869

Advert for Townshend - Thompson, household brassware 1888
Brassfounders and art metal workers, making kettle stands, fire dogs, gongs firescreens and other household brassware 1888

2nd Marquess Townshend
GEORGE, second marquess TOWNSHEND soldier, depicted while still only earl of Leicester Date: 1755 - 1811

Charles Townshend
CHARLES TOWNSHEND statesman Date: 1725 - 1767

John Earl Sydney
JOHN ROBERT TOWNSHEND, earl SYDNEY Statesman and courtier, depicted in ancient costume Date: 1805 - 1890

First Viscount Sydney
THOMAS TOWNSHEND, first viscount SYDNEY statesman who gave his name to a town in the Australian colony. Date: 1733 - 1800

A word of comfort, Dent, William, active 1783-1793, en sanguine engraving 1790, a British satire on the efforts of Charles James Fox to get the Test and Corporation Acts repealed

GEORGE TOWNSHEND (1724-1807). 1st Marquess Townshend. British soldier. Oil on canvas, c1786, attributed to Gilbert Stuart

WOLFE: LETTER, 1759. Letter from General James Wolfe, commander of British forces besieging Quebec during the French and Indian War, to Brigadier General George Townshend, 12 September 1759

BRITISH CARTOON, 1789. The sour prospect before us, or the ins throwing up state --. British cartoon by William Dent, 1789

COLONIAL MEETING MINUTES. Broadside relating the minutes of the town meeting at Boston, Massachusetts, 28 October 1767, which initiated the boycott against British imports in response to

Picture No. 10893162
Daffodil Field - view towards Godolphin Hill, Townshend Date:

A Word Of Comfort, Dent, William, Active 1783-1793, En Sanguine Engraving 1790, A British Satire On The Efforts Of Charles James Fox To Get The Test And Corporation Acts Repealed

CHARLES TOWNSHEND (1725-1767). English statesman. Line engraving, 18th century

CHARLES TOWNSEND (1725-1767). English statesman. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

Alfred Lord Braye
ALFRED THOMAS TOWNSHEND VERNEY-CAVE, lord BRAYE in riding dress Date: 1849 -

General Townshend in captivity after siege of Kut
General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861-1924), British Indian Army officer, seen here (seated, centre) in captivity after the siege of Kut Al Amara in Mesopotamia (now Iraq)

General Townshend, British Indian Army officer
General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861-1924), British Indian Army officer. During the First World War he commanded an Anglo-Indian force against the Turks in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq)

General Townshend at Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia
General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861-1924), British Indian Army officer, seen here (centre) in a group photo at Kut Al Amara in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during the First World War

Construction of Townshend Court
Scene outside the newly constructed Townshend Court, a new block of flats in St Johns Wood, London. A large arrow-shaped sign invites people in to see the Show Flat. Date: 1930s

Major General CVF Townshend / Stamp
Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, British Indian Army Officer

Hypnotised Hypnotising
Anna M. while being mesmerised by Townshend, demonstrates the best way to mesmerise someone, and effectively mesmerises her younger sister

Autumn fall colours around traditional white timber clapperboard church, Townshend, Vermont, New England, United States of America, North America

Autumn colours around traditional white timber clapperboard church, Townshend, Vermont, New England, United States of America, North America

2nd Viscount Townshend
2ND VISCOUNT, CHARLES TOWNSHEND English statesman, agriculturalist, and supporter of Charles II

Costume Men / Gronow
Top boots & Wellingtons, top hats, frock coats, striped trousers, lace up shoes, cut-away coats & breeches. Townshend the Bow Street Runner looking less fashionable than the others

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"Townshend: A Name Woven into British History" From British politicians and prime ministers to military heroes, the name Townshend has left an indelible mark on the annals of British history. This captivating portrait by R Hick showcases one such figure from 1837, a time when political landscapes were shifting. Sir Charles Townshend, known for his remarkable contributions in various fields, including the groundbreaking Townshend ESP Test that explored extrasensory perception, stands as a testament to the family's intellectual prowess. However, it is not just Sir Charles who graced this illustrious lineage. Walpole's Quarrel with Townshend engraving sheds light on another prominent member of this distinguished family - Sir Charles Townshend. His involvement in political disputes during his tenure as Prime Minister added intrigue to an already fascinating era. The Marquis John Townshend emerges as "The Beggars Friend" in a vibrant Vanity Fair cartoon from February 26th, 1870. Known for his philanthropic endeavors and compassion towards society's less fortunate members, he became a symbol of generosity and empathy. General Sir Charles Townshend takes us back to World War I when his strategic brilliance played a crucial role in shaping events on the battlefield. The image captures him amidst the chaos of war; a reminder of sacrifice and valor exhibited by countless soldiers during those tumultuous times. Meanwhile, Cornwall TR27 6 Map transports us geographically while reminding us that even small towns bear witness to historical moments. It serves as a reminder that greatness can emerge from unexpected places. Nearing Baghdad after passing through ruins like Ctesiphon (c1920), we are reminded of Britain's imperial past and its influence across distant lands. The resilience displayed by these brave soldiers echoes through time. Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend epitomizes honor within military ranks with his service during World War I.