Horatio Bottomley, outdoor photograph, top hat and overcoat

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Horatio Bottomley, outdoor photograph, top hat and overcoat

Horatio Bottomley, outdoor reportage photograph in top hat and overcoat. Captioned, Horatio the Great: Mr Bottomley, the most Courted man in the World'. Horatio William Bottomley (1860-1933), financier, journalist, editor, newspaper proprietor, Member of Parliament, was editor of John Bull magazine and known for patriotic speeches, and later fraud. Date: 1911

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In this striking outdoor reportage photograph, Horatio William Bottomley (1860-1933) is seen donning a top hat and overcoat, exuding an air of confidence and charisma. Known as the "Great Man in a Grey Suit," Bottomley was a prominent figure in early 20th century Britain, making a name for himself as a financier, journalist, editor, newspaper proprietor, and Member of Parliament. At the time this photograph was taken, in 1911, Bottomley was the editor of the influential John Bull magazine. He was renowned for his patriotic speeches and fiery rhetoric, which earned him a large and devoted following. However, his reputation would later be tarnished by allegations of fraud and dishonesty. Despite the controversies that would come to define his later years, Bottomley's influence during the Edwardian era was undeniable. He was a master of public relations and knew how to captivate the attention of the masses. In this photograph, he cuts an imposing figure on the street, a man of the people, yet one who wielded significant power and influence. The 1910s were a time of great social and political change in Britain, and Bottomley was at the heart of it all. This image serves as a reminder of a bygone era, when the power of the press and the charisma of a single individual could shape the course of history. Horatio William Bottomley: financier, journalist, editor, newspaper proprietor, Member of Parliament, and the most courted man in the world. A true figure of the Edwardian age. (ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd - Project from Mary Evans Prints Online)

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