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Parliament Cut Out Stock Images

Procession of guards, footmen and carriage carrying Queen Victoria to the State Opening of Parliament, leaving Buckingham Palace. Stock Photo

RM2M3K5P6–Procession of guards, footmen and carriage carrying Queen Victoria to the State Opening of Parliament, leaving Buckingham Palace.

Banquet, held in Westminster Hall, in the honour of the Colonial Premiers visiting London for the Imperial Conference. Stock Photo

RM2M3K4J6–Banquet, held in Westminster Hall, in the honour of the Colonial Premiers visiting London for the Imperial Conference.

A view toward the Houses of Parliament from the southern bank of the River Thames in London. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith Stock Photo

RM2M966P0–A view toward the Houses of Parliament from the southern bank of the River Thames in London. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Most afternoons in the summer the promenade was crowded with ladies having tea. Stock Photo

RM2K63T8D–Most afternoons in the summer the promenade was crowded with ladies having tea.

Queen Elizabeth II, with the Duke of Edinburgh at her side, opens Canadian parliament in Ottawa. She is reading the speech from the throne, and is watched in the foreground by federal judges. Her Majesty is wearing her Coronation gown with A sash of the Order of the Garter. The State opening of Parliament was one of the most outstanding occasions during the Queen's four day residence in the Canadian capital. Date: 1957 Stock Photo

RM2M3NPMD–Queen Elizabeth II, with the Duke of Edinburgh at her side, opens Canadian parliament in Ottawa. She is reading the speech from the throne, and is watched in the foreground by federal judges. Her Majesty is wearing her Coronation gown with A sash of the Order of the Garter. The State opening of Parliament was one of the most outstanding occasions during the Queen's four day residence in the Canadian capital. Date: 1957

Vintage 19th century photograph: Vardon, Thomas (1799-1867), Librarian of House of Commons, British parliament Stock Photo

RM2RGAGW5–Vintage 19th century photograph: Vardon, Thomas (1799-1867), Librarian of House of Commons, British parliament

Admiral John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), British Royal Navy officer and Member of Parliament. Stock Photo

RM2M99B56–Admiral John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), British Royal Navy officer and Member of Parliament.

Sir Augustus Clifford, 1st Baronet (1788 - 1877), shortly after his death in 1877. Clifford served in the Royal Navy as an Admiral and was Usher of the Black Rod in the Parliament of Great Britain. Stock Photo

RM2M3K02E–Sir Augustus Clifford, 1st Baronet (1788 - 1877), shortly after his death in 1877. Clifford served in the Royal Navy as an Admiral and was Usher of the Black Rod in the Parliament of Great Britain.

Cartoon from 1893 showing William Gladstone as a circus performer flying through a hoop representing the Home Rule Bill. The Home Rule Bill proposed an Irish Parliament responsible for internal affairs. Both attempts by Gladstone, the first in 1886, the second in 1893, were rejected by the House of Lords. Stock Photo

RM2M3JT6D–Cartoon from 1893 showing William Gladstone as a circus performer flying through a hoop representing the Home Rule Bill. The Home Rule Bill proposed an Irish Parliament responsible for internal affairs. Both attempts by Gladstone, the first in 1886, the second in 1893, were rejected by the House of Lords.

Mr Hutton, originally from Poland, photographed handing gas mask containers to Members of Parliament. The Sphere describes how Mr Hutton provided individually named gas mask containers for each representative as a gesture of thanks for British support in Poland against the German invasion, September 1939. September 1939 Stock Photo

RM2M3RXR6–Mr Hutton, originally from Poland, photographed handing gas mask containers to Members of Parliament. The Sphere describes how Mr Hutton provided individually named gas mask containers for each representative as a gesture of thanks for British support in Poland against the German invasion, September 1939. September 1939

Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814 - 1906) and William Ashmead Burdett-Coutts Bartlett (1851 - 1921) who were married in Christ Church, Piccadilly, London, 1881. Baroness Burdett-Coutts was one of the greatest philanthropists of the time, while Mr. Ashmead Burdett-Coutts Bartlett later became a Member of Parliament. Stock Photo

RM2M3K31K–Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814 - 1906) and William Ashmead Burdett-Coutts Bartlett (1851 - 1921) who were married in Christ Church, Piccadilly, London, 1881. Baroness Burdett-Coutts was one of the greatest philanthropists of the time, while Mr. Ashmead Burdett-Coutts Bartlett later became a Member of Parliament.

Lady Astor, who sat as MP for the Sutton Division of Plymouth from 1919 to 1945 pictured arriving for the opening of Parliament in 1948 wearing a Cartier tiara featuring the Sancy diamond, a historic gem reputed to have been worn by Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy in 1477. It had other owners including Elizabeth I, James I and Marie Antoinette. Stock Photo

RM2M3RRT2–Lady Astor, who sat as MP for the Sutton Division of Plymouth from 1919 to 1945 pictured arriving for the opening of Parliament in 1948 wearing a Cartier tiara featuring the Sancy diamond, a historic gem reputed to have been worn by Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy in 1477. It had other owners including Elizabeth I, James I and Marie Antoinette.

RM2M3RXXD–Front cover of the Sphere showing Anna Rogstad the first female member of Parliament in the world as she takes her place in the Nowegian Storting. Rogstad was formerly a high-profile teacher who went on to significantly influence Norway's educational policy, an active member of the Norwegian Teacher's Union, and one of the founding members of the Association for Women's Suffrage. The Sphere comments on the extension of the franchise to women in 1907, which also allowed for Rogstad's election, as having not 'upest the equilibrium of Norwegian politics', as well as conveying the somewhat surpris

William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), English Liberal statesman, as a young man. This portrait probably dates from the 1830's when Gladstone was elected by the constituents of Newark as a Conservative Member of Parliament. Stock Photo

RM2M3K08T–William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), English Liberal statesman, as a young man. This portrait probably dates from the 1830's when Gladstone was elected by the constituents of Newark as a Conservative Member of Parliament.

Engraving of a Loving Cup presented to John Wilkes, MP and Lord Mayor of London, by the City Corporation on 24th January 1772 'in commemoration of his valuable services in defending the freedom of the Press against a despotic Parliament'. Date: 1881 Stock Photo

RM2M3JTTD–Engraving of a Loving Cup presented to John Wilkes, MP and Lord Mayor of London, by the City Corporation on 24th January 1772 'in commemoration of his valuable services in defending the freedom of the Press against a despotic Parliament'. Date: 1881

Topical Christmas card designed by Louis Wain featuring one of his famous cats dressed as a suffragette, waving a flag and carrying Votes for Women pamphlets in a bag slung across her chest. The Houses of Parliament are visible in the background. The message inside the card reads, 'A Jolly Time. To reach the polling booth I'd go, Through stinging hail and drifted snow, If just by voting I could make, Sweet Christmas sweeter for your sake.' Stock Photo

RM2M96A7Y–Topical Christmas card designed by Louis Wain featuring one of his famous cats dressed as a suffragette, waving a flag and carrying Votes for Women pamphlets in a bag slung across her chest. The Houses of Parliament are visible in the background. The message inside the card reads, 'A Jolly Time. To reach the polling booth I'd go, Through stinging hail and drifted snow, If just by voting I could make, Sweet Christmas sweeter for your sake.'

Thomas Guy (1644 - 1724), British bookseller, investor, member of Parliament, and the founder of Guy's Hospital, London. Completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament. He moved to London and spent eight years as a bookseller's apprentice. Through his astute business sense he made his fortune with investments and printing. In 1704 Guy was appointed Director of St Thomas's Hospital and through his donations paid for three new wards. At the age of 76, he founded Guy's Hospital, on a site near London Bridge. He died four years later, leaving a large fund for the hospita Stock Photo

RM2M3JY6J–Thomas Guy (1644 - 1724), British bookseller, investor, member of Parliament, and the founder of Guy's Hospital, London. Completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament. He moved to London and spent eight years as a bookseller's apprentice. Through his astute business sense he made his fortune with investments and printing. In 1704 Guy was appointed Director of St Thomas's Hospital and through his donations paid for three new wards. At the age of 76, he founded Guy's Hospital, on a site near London Bridge. He died four years later, leaving a large fund for the hospita

Page from the Illustrated London News 15th July 1911 about King George V's visit to Ireland - 'a repetition of "unmixed pleasure"'. From top left: the royal party land at Kingstown; the King driving past the Bank of Ireland, formerly the Irish House of Parliament; at Maynooth; the Queen at Maynooth in the grounds; receiving an address at Trinity College, Dublin; the crowd in College Green, welcoming the king. 1911 Stock Photo

RM2M3NM68–Page from the Illustrated London News 15th July 1911 about King George V's visit to Ireland - 'a repetition of "unmixed pleasure"'. From top left: the royal party land at Kingstown; the King driving past the Bank of Ireland, formerly the Irish House of Parliament; at Maynooth; the Queen at Maynooth in the grounds; receiving an address at Trinity College, Dublin; the crowd in College Green, welcoming the king. 1911

Sir Oswald Mosley, 6th Baronet 16 November (1896 3 December 1980) English politician, known principally as the founder of the British Union of Fascists (BUF). He was a Member of Parliament for Harrow from 1918 to 1924, and for Smethwick from 1926 to 1931, and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in the Labour Government of 192931, a position he resigned due to his disagreement with the Labour Government's unemployment policies. He then formed the New Party which merged with the BUF (which included the Blackshirts) in 1932. Married first to Cynthia Curzon and then Diana Mitford Guinness. Pic Stock Photo

RM2M3RGDW–Sir Oswald Mosley, 6th Baronet 16 November (1896 3 December 1980) English politician, known principally as the founder of the British Union of Fascists (BUF). He was a Member of Parliament for Harrow from 1918 to 1924, and for Smethwick from 1926 to 1931, and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in the Labour Government of 192931, a position he resigned due to his disagreement with the Labour Government's unemployment policies. He then formed the New Party which merged with the BUF (which included the Blackshirts) in 1932. Married first to Cynthia Curzon and then Diana Mitford Guinness. Pic

King Edward's first opening of parliament. Stock Photo

RM2RGD6W3–King Edward's first opening of parliament.

King Edward VII, about to read his speech in the House of Lords on the Opening of Parliament. Stock Photo

RM2K63TA4–King Edward VII, about to read his speech in the House of Lords on the Opening of Parliament.

King William IV proroguing Parliament, House of Lords, April 1831, during the Great Reform crisis - 'My lords and gentlemen, I have come to meet you for the purpose of proroguing this Parliament'. Stock Photo

RM2RGCMAE–King William IV proroguing Parliament, House of Lords, April 1831, during the Great Reform crisis - 'My lords and gentlemen, I have come to meet you for the purpose of proroguing this Parliament'.

Cartoon, Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament -- satirical comment on Conservative MPs such as Benjamin Disraeli and Lord Derby, 'waiting for a party', in other words hoping to attract members of the Peelite faction to strengthen their ranks. Their rival, Lord Palmerston, had just won a general election for the Whig party. Stock Photo

RM2ARBG6T–Cartoon, Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament -- satirical comment on Conservative MPs such as Benjamin Disraeli and Lord Derby, 'waiting for a party', in other words hoping to attract members of the Peelite faction to strengthen their ranks. Their rival, Lord Palmerston, had just won a general election for the Whig party.

RMG3C84D–CHARLES TYRRELL

Big Ben and his little brothers. 1887 Stock Photo

RM2M3K92W–Big Ben and his little brothers. 1887

Sir George Newnes - English Publisher - in his office Stock Photo

RMTWB1YA–Sir George Newnes - English Publisher - in his office

RMG3749W–GWYLLYM LLOYD WARDLE

Present state of Clock Tower, Westminster 1856 Stock Photo

RMTWB1RK–Present state of Clock Tower, Westminster 1856

Photograph showing the interior of The House of Lords, 100ft long by 45ft wide and the same height. Stock Photo

RM2RG9GFE–Photograph showing the interior of The House of Lords, 100ft long by 45ft wide and the same height.

Advertisement illustrated by Annie Fish for Abdulla Cigarettes, one in a series documenting the political career of 'Angela' a pioneering female politician in the post-WW1 era, who likes to share Abdulla cigarettes around, such as here in the House of Commons. Date: 1919 Stock Photo

RM2M3PCRN–Advertisement illustrated by Annie Fish for Abdulla Cigarettes, one in a series documenting the political career of 'Angela' a pioneering female politician in the post-WW1 era, who likes to share Abdulla cigarettes around, such as here in the House of Commons. Date: 1919

The underground passage from Westminster Station to the House of Commons, a section of which was privatised for MPs, usually used in bad weather but increasingly as a way of avoiding suffragettes on the way to work. A policeman is shown guarding the entrance at Westminster Station to prevent any women from entering. Date: 1908 Stock Photo

RM2M3RXY2–The underground passage from Westminster Station to the House of Commons, a section of which was privatised for MPs, usually used in bad weather but increasingly as a way of avoiding suffragettes on the way to work. A policeman is shown guarding the entrance at Westminster Station to prevent any women from entering. Date: 1908

Sir William Joynson-Hicks, politician Stock Photo

RMG3C436–Sir William Joynson-Hicks, politician

Margaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber, during the 'rush' of the House of Commons. Mrs Travers is shown in front of three evidently surprised men, the Sergeant-at-Arms, an attendant who will escort her out and Mr Idris. Date: 13 October 1908 Stock Photo

RM2M3RXY1–Margaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber, during the 'rush' of the House of Commons. Mrs Travers is shown in front of three evidently surprised men, the Sergeant-at-Arms, an attendant who will escort her out and Mr Idris. Date: 13 October 1908

People taking tea on the Terrace of the House of Commons, Westminster, London. Stock Photo

RM2M99H1F–People taking tea on the Terrace of the House of Commons, Westminster, London.

Victorian scrap - Guy Fawkes and two of his co-conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot, 1605. Stock Photo

RM2M98C2A–Victorian scrap - Guy Fawkes and two of his co-conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot, 1605.

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston Stock Photo

RMG36K2J–Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston

Christabel Pankhurst shown defending the 'rush' on the House of Commons and her role in it at Bow Street Magistrate's Court, London. The Sphere describes speeches given by her mother, Emmeline Pankhurst, and Flora Drummond who are also shown in the illustration, as well as comparing Chistabel to Portia, who famously won her defence of Antonio disguised as a man in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. Despite this, all three women lost their case; Flora Drummond and Emmeline Pankhurst serving three months in prison and Christabel Pankhurst ten weeks. Date: 1908 Stock Photo

RM2M3RXWX–Christabel Pankhurst shown defending the 'rush' on the House of Commons and her role in it at Bow Street Magistrate's Court, London. The Sphere describes speeches given by her mother, Emmeline Pankhurst, and Flora Drummond who are also shown in the illustration, as well as comparing Chistabel to Portia, who famously won her defence of Antonio disguised as a man in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. Despite this, all three women lost their case; Flora Drummond and Emmeline Pankhurst serving three months in prison and Christabel Pankhurst ten weeks. Date: 1908

The Right Hon F E Smith MP, appointed War Censor in Chief, President of the newly formed Government Press Bureau, on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914 Stock Photo

RM2M3PDPN–The Right Hon F E Smith MP, appointed War Censor in Chief, President of the newly formed Government Press Bureau, on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

The British Valhalla -- King Canute (Cnut) the Great Stock Photo

RM2ARBDAG–The British Valhalla -- King Canute (Cnut) the Great

In 1900 the powerless Edward VII (then Prince of Wales) said that 'No one knows better than I do the difficulties with which the London freeholder is surrounded. I am the nominal holder of some of the property in Lambeth, but I have, unfortunately, no control over it, though the public think it is my own.' Stock Photo

RM2M9C8D6–In 1900 the powerless Edward VII (then Prince of Wales) said that 'No one knows better than I do the difficulties with which the London freeholder is surrounded. I am the nominal holder of some of the property in Lambeth, but I have, unfortunately, no control over it, though the public think it is my own.'

Reform Bill - A Memento of the Great Public Question of Reform - showing King William IV, the Duke of Sussex, Lord John Russell, Lord Grey (Prime Minister), Lord Althorpe, Lord Brougham, Lord Lansdowne, Lord Holland, Sir Francis Burdett, O'Connell, H Hume, Stanley, Duke of Cumberland, Duke of Wellington, Eldon, Wetherall, Croker, Britannia, the British Lion and a defeated dragon representing the rotten boroughs. Stock Photo

RM2M98HTB–Reform Bill - A Memento of the Great Public Question of Reform - showing King William IV, the Duke of Sussex, Lord John Russell, Lord Grey (Prime Minister), Lord Althorpe, Lord Brougham, Lord Lansdowne, Lord Holland, Sir Francis Burdett, O'Connell, H Hume, Stanley, Duke of Cumberland, Duke of Wellington, Eldon, Wetherall, Croker, Britannia, the British Lion and a defeated dragon representing the rotten boroughs.

JOHN SAWBRIDGE member of parliament and lord mayor of London Stock Photo

RM2RGDBT2–JOHN SAWBRIDGE member of parliament and lord mayor of London

The return of the Guards from the Crimean War: the welcome in Parliament Street, London, where bouquets of flowers were thrown. Date: 1856 Stock Photo

RM2M3NTJ0–The return of the Guards from the Crimean War: the welcome in Parliament Street, London, where bouquets of flowers were thrown. Date: 1856

Cartoon, Good-Bye! Conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli says goodbye to his political rival, William Gladstone, who was giving up the leadership of the Liberal Party, and not intending to appear much in Parliament during the 1875 sessions. Gladstone had already published a pamphlet challenging the Pope's claim to infallibility, and was about to publish a second one defending the first pamphlet against various criticisms it had attracted. (Gladstone would return to politics later.) Stock Photo

RM2C876BW–Cartoon, Good-Bye! Conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli says goodbye to his political rival, William Gladstone, who was giving up the leadership of the Liberal Party, and not intending to appear much in Parliament during the 1875 sessions. Gladstone had already published a pamphlet challenging the Pope's claim to infallibility, and was about to publish a second one defending the first pamphlet against various criticisms it had attracted. (Gladstone would return to politics later.)

The Middlesex Guildhall on the south-west corner of Parliament Square in London. Built between 1906 and 1913, in 2007 it was closed for refurbishment for conversion into the site of the new Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Date: 1913 Stock Photo

RM2M3NFP9–The Middlesex Guildhall on the south-west corner of Parliament Square in London. Built between 1906 and 1913, in 2007 it was closed for refurbishment for conversion into the site of the new Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Date: 1913

Decorated with a frieze showing Henry III granting a charter to Westminster, the fine entrance to the Middlesex Guildhall, built between 1906 and 1913, in style described by the architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as art nouveau gothic. The building on the south-west corner of Parliament Square was closed in 2007 for conversion into the site of the new Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Date: 1913 Stock Photo

RM2M3NFR8–Decorated with a frieze showing Henry III granting a charter to Westminster, the fine entrance to the Middlesex Guildhall, built between 1906 and 1913, in style described by the architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as art nouveau gothic. The building on the south-west corner of Parliament Square was closed in 2007 for conversion into the site of the new Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Date: 1913

RMDPPDNF–GEORGE OSBALDESTON - 3

RMDPPDNA–GEORGE OSBALDESTON - 1

RMDPPDNC–GEORGE OSBALDESTON - 2

RMDPNRWN–GEORGE HENRY MOORE

RMDPWM4P–SIR WILLIAM ROBERTS

RMDPWE7X–SIR HENRY POLLEXFEN

RMDPPDNH–GEORGE OSBALDESTON - 4

RMDPN0TP–WILLIAM LENTHALL - 2

RMDPE1DE–LLOYD GEORGE CIRCA 1890

A scene from the great Corn Law debate in the House of Commons Stock Photo

RM2RG8Y09–A scene from the great Corn Law debate in the House of Commons

RMDPA5DJ–BATTLE OF LANSDOWNE

The Siege of Basing House, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, during the English Civil War. It was a Parliamentary victory. Stock Photo

RM2K63R88–The Siege of Basing House, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, during the English Civil War. It was a Parliamentary victory.

King Charles I taking the Speaker's Chair in a failed attempt to arrest five MPs for treason Stock Photo

RM2RGCK5C–King Charles I taking the Speaker's Chair in a failed attempt to arrest five MPs for treason

Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), delivering the Peroration of his Speech on the Introduction of the Home Rule Bill, granting Ireland limited self-rule within the British Empire. Stock Photo

RM2K63R14–Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), delivering the Peroration of his Speech on the Introduction of the Home Rule Bill, granting Ireland limited self-rule within the British Empire.

Edmund Burke speaking in the House of Commons in support of William Wilberforce's motion for the abolition of slavery. Stock Photo

RM2M97MFN–Edmund Burke speaking in the House of Commons in support of William Wilberforce's motion for the abolition of slavery.

War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells - First Publication Stock Photo

RMMHNYG8–War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells - First Publication

Cartoon, Doctors Differ! Political rivals Gladstone and Disraeli have different ideas about the health of the patient (representing the country). Gladstone warns John Bull that Dr D as Prime Minister is putting his constitution in danger. Stock Photo

RM2RG9BFE–Cartoon, Doctors Differ! Political rivals Gladstone and Disraeli have different ideas about the health of the patient (representing the country). Gladstone warns John Bull that Dr D as Prime Minister is putting his constitution in danger.

The British Valhalla -- King Alfred Stock Photo

RM2ARBDAP–The British Valhalla -- King Alfred

The British Valhalla -- The Wars and Conquests in France. Depicting Edward, the Black Prince, entertaining his prisoner, King Jean II of France, whom he captured at Poitiers, then riding with him through London. Stock Photo

RM2C8764E–The British Valhalla -- The Wars and Conquests in France. Depicting Edward, the Black Prince, entertaining his prisoner, King Jean II of France, whom he captured at Poitiers, then riding with him through London.

Cartoon, Intercepted -- a satirical comment on Gladstone as Liberal Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, with a budgetary surplus. He is depicted here as a chef, intending to give the surplus to John Bull (bulldog), not noticing that two hungry birds, representing conflicts in Afghanistan and Transvaal, are already pecking at the bowl's contents. Stock Photo

RM2C876CJ–Cartoon, Intercepted -- a satirical comment on Gladstone as Liberal Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, with a budgetary surplus. He is depicted here as a chef, intending to give the surplus to John Bull (bulldog), not noticing that two hungry birds, representing conflicts in Afghanistan and Transvaal, are already pecking at the bowl's contents.

Cartoon, Extremes Must Meet; or, A Bit of Practical Science -- a satirical comment on Disraeli's Reform Bill, in which men can qualify for the vote if they are ratepayers, meaning that men of all classes can be included in the franchise. Depicting Disraeli as a scientist conducting an experiment, asking a working man and a higher-class man to shake hands. Stock Photo

RM2RG9B3A–Cartoon, Extremes Must Meet; or, A Bit of Practical Science -- a satirical comment on Disraeli's Reform Bill, in which men can qualify for the vote if they are ratepayers, meaning that men of all classes can be included in the franchise. Depicting Disraeli as a scientist conducting an experiment, asking a working man and a higher-class man to shake hands.

Cartoon, Tuck in Yer Twopenny! A satirical comment on Disraeli as Chancellor of the Exchequer, raising of income tax by two pennies in the pound. The extra money was being raised for an expedition to Abyssinia, where King Theodore (seen here in the background) had imprisoned some British subjects earlier in the year. Stock Photo

RM2ARBGB2–Cartoon, Tuck in Yer Twopenny! A satirical comment on Disraeli as Chancellor of the Exchequer, raising of income tax by two pennies in the pound. The extra money was being raised for an expedition to Abyssinia, where King Theodore (seen here in the background) had imprisoned some British subjects earlier in the year.

GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament, Stock Photo

RM2M9BND1–GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament,

GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament, with his autograph Stock Photo

RM2RGC7M5–GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament, with his autograph

GEORGE HENRY MOORE Irish statesman, depicted speaking in Parliament Stock Photo

RM2RGC6K2–GEORGE HENRY MOORE Irish statesman, depicted speaking in Parliament

SIR HENRY POLLEXFEN Judge and statesman, Member of Parliament for Exeter, justice of the Court of Common Pleas. Stock Photo

RM2RGC89Y–SIR HENRY POLLEXFEN Judge and statesman, Member of Parliament for Exeter, justice of the Court of Common Pleas.

GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament, dressed for a horse-race at Newmarket. with his autograph Stock Photo

RM2RGC7M1–GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament, dressed for a horse-race at Newmarket. with his autograph

LORD JOHN RUSSELL statesman, depicted speaking in parliament on his measure on the papal aggression. Stock Photo

RM2RGDBCD–LORD JOHN RUSSELL statesman, depicted speaking in parliament on his measure on the papal aggression.

GEORGE GORDON, second marquess of HUNTLY Royalist commander, beheaded by the Scots parliament on a charge of treason. Stock Photo

RM2RGC3BA–GEORGE GORDON, second marquess of HUNTLY Royalist commander, beheaded by the Scots parliament on a charge of treason.

GWYLLYM LLOYD WARDLE Statesman, member of parliament for Oakingham, who took leading part in accusing the duke of York of trafficking in commissions. Stock Photo

RM2RGDDYN–GWYLLYM LLOYD WARDLE Statesman, member of parliament for Oakingham, who took leading part in accusing the duke of York of trafficking in commissions.

SAMUEL SMITH - pure-minded member of Parliament who attacked stage immorality, describing 'The belle of New York' as a 'glorification of the vulgarest debauchery.' Stock Photo

RM2RGDR88–SAMUEL SMITH - pure-minded member of Parliament who attacked stage immorality, describing 'The belle of New York' as a 'glorification of the vulgarest debauchery.'

Cartoon, Jack of Both Sides; Sympathetic, but doubtful, and by no means Bright. Animals protest against the 1874 Act of Parliament which made inoculation against smallpox compulsory. This is evidently seen as an infringement of personal liberty by the protestors, who carry banners saying Down with Doctors, Liberty & Smallpox and Smallpox Forever. Stock Photo

RM2RGDJKB–Cartoon, Jack of Both Sides; Sympathetic, but doubtful, and by no means Bright. Animals protest against the 1874 Act of Parliament which made inoculation against smallpox compulsory. This is evidently seen as an infringement of personal liberty by the protestors, who carry banners saying Down with Doctors, Liberty & Smallpox and Smallpox Forever.