Greetings Card : A Young Herbert Henry Asquith in 1876
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A Young Herbert Henry Asquith in 1876
A Young Herbert Henry Asquith (future British Prime Minster 1852-1928) pictured in 1876. Date: 1876
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Media ID 14410829
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1876 Asquith Elliott Herbert Minister Oxford Prime
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of history to your greetings with our exclusive Media Storehouse card featuring a young Herbert Henry Asquith. This captivating image, dated 1876, showcases the future British Prime Minister in his youth, captured in a rare and intimate moment. Perfect for history enthusiasts or those with a fondness for politics, this beautifully designed card is a unique and thoughtful way to express your sentiments. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.1cm x 12.5cm (6.3" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a young and ambitious Herbert Henry Asquith in the year 1876, at the dawn of his political career. At the time, the future British Prime Minister was only 24 years old and had yet to make a significant mark on the political landscape of Britain. Born on September 12, 1852, in Morpeth, Northumberland, Asquith was educated at the University of Oxford, where he studied law. After completing his education, he was called to the bar in 1879 and began practicing law in London. However, politics was always in Asquith's blood. He joined the Liberal Party in 1880 and was elected as the Member of Parliament for East Fife in 1886. Over the next few decades, Asquith rose through the ranks of the Liberal Party, serving in various cabinet positions under Prime Ministers William Gladstone and Henry Campbell-Bannerman. In 1908, Asquith became the Liberal Party leader and, in 1908, he formed his first government. He served as Prime Minister until 1916, during which time he led Britain through the early stages of World War I. Asquith's tenure was marked by significant social reforms, including the introduction of old-age pensions, the creation of the National Insurance Act, and the extension of the franchise to women. This photograph, taken in 1876, offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the youthful energy and determination of a man who would go on to shape the political landscape of Britain for decades to come. The photograph is a testament to the power of ambition and the potential for greatness that lies within each of us, no matter our age or station in life.
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