1st Baron Collection

Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon

Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, 12th September 1586. Artist: Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, Vice Chamberlain, 12th September 1586. Letter from Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

BARON LYNEDOCH (1748-1843). Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch. British soldier. Oil on canvas, c1817, by Sir Thomas Lawrence

Lord Anson, (1829). Creator: J Jenkins
Lord Anson, (1829). Portrait of English naval commander George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762). Anson commanded a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at

Wagons of treasure being taken into Tower of London, 1744 (engraving)
GHL375371 Wagons of treasure being taken into Tower of London, 1744 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); length: 47 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery

Studying Tonights Menu, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Studying Tonights Menu, (1944). Animals of the African Veldt: lions watching zebra and wildebeest. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). John Wenlock, (c1400/04 - 1471) allegedly killed by his own commander

Lord Lawrence, 1862, (1901). Creator: J Caswall Smith
Lord Lawrence, 1901. Portrait of John Laird Mair Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence (1811-1879), British Imperial statesman who served as Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869

Charles Lord Talbot, Lord High Chancellor, 1786. Creator: Unknown
Charles Lord Talbot, Lord High Chancellor, 1786 Charles Talbot, 1st Baron Talbot (1685-1737), British lawyer and politician, Lord Chancellor of Great Britain from 1733 to 1737

William Cecil, Lord Burghley. (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
William Cecil, Lord Burghley. (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English politician Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598), the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I

Lord Anson, c1800. Creator: Rothwell
Lord Anson, c1800. Portrait of English naval commander George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762). Anson commanded a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at

Lord Burleigh, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Lord Burleigh, 1897. Burghley, wearing spectacles, is reading a document. (Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598), was the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I)

William Cecil Lord Burghley, (1933). Creator: Unknown
William Cecil Lord Burghley, (1933). Portrait of Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598), English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I

Distant View of Lord Raglans Headquarters before Sebastopol, 1855. Creator: Thomas Picken
Distant View of Lord Raglans Headquarters before Sebastopol, 1855. Scene from the Crimean War: British military encampments and the headquarters of Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan

Lord Lawrence, c1964-1869, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lawrence, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Burghley House, Lincolnshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Burghley House, Lincolnshire, 1894. The house was built in the 16th century for William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I

Bobs Eyes, British Scouts, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa, between Great Britain

William Cecil, Lord Burghley, mid 16th century, (1941). Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I. From British Statesmen, by Enest Barker

View of the Tower of London from the River Thames, 1744, showing a procession with waggons going into the Tower of London loaded with the treasure taken from the Spaniards by Baron George Anson

Interior view of the Court of Wards and Liveries, 1747. Shows various sixteenth century figures seated around a table. The description at the base of the image mentions that the figure at the head of

North Huntingdonshire, Ailwyn Fellowes, British politician, 1896. Artist: Spy
North Huntingdonshire, Ailwyn Fellowes, British politician, 1896. A Conservative, Fellowes served as an MP from 1887-1906

Fulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. Artist: Spy
Fulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. A Conservative, Fisher (1853-1920) served as MP for Fulham from 1885-1906 and again from 1910-1918

John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, 1875 - 1940. Scottish novelist, historian, Unionist politician and 15th Governor General of Canada. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

The home of Tennyson, Farringford House, Isle of White, England. Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, 1809 -1892. Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland

Henry Fox 1st Baron Holland Foxley William Hogarth
Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland of Foxley by William Hogarth; about 1870 - 1890; Albumen silver print

Portrait Sir Major-General William Rose Mansfield
Portrait of Sir Major-General William Rose Mansfield, 1st Baron Sandhurst; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India; 1858; Albumen silver print

ROBERT BADEN-POWELL (1857-1941). 1st Baron of Gilwell. English soldier; founder of the Boy Scouts. Photograph, late 19th century

ERNEST RUTHERFORD (1871-1937). 1st Baron Rutherford of Nelson. British (New Zealand-born) physicist. Oil over a photograph, 1923

LORD BEAVERBROOK (1879-1964). William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook. Canadian-born British businessman, politician and newspaper owner. Photograph, August 1926

Thomas, Lord Graves, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (engraving)
XJF441901 Thomas, Lord Graves, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (engraving) by Northcote, James (1746-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Graves)

Portrait of William Cecil (1520-98) Lord Burghley, from Lodges British Portraits
KW179294 Portrait of William Cecil (1520-98) Lord Burghley, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School

HENRY FOX (1705-1774). 1st Baron Holland. British politician. Painting by an unknown artist

THOMAS ERSKINE (1750-1823). 1st Baron Erskine. Scottish jurist and historian. Oil on canvas

FREDERIC THESIGER (1794-1878). 1st Baron of Chelmsford. English jurist and Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. Photograph, 1876

SIR THOMAS ROE (1832-1923). 1st Baron Roe. British Liberal politician, Member of Parliament for Derby. Engraving, English, 1883

CHARLES THOMSON RITCHIE (1838-1906). 1st Baron Ritchie of Dundee. English businessman and politician. Wood engraving, English, 1887

BARON SHAFTESBURY (1621-1683). 1st Baron and Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper. English philanthropist and statesman

ALFRED TENNYSON (1809-1892). 1st Baron Tennyson. English poet. Title page of the first edition of Alfred Tennysons In Memoriam, London, England, 1850

1ST BARON OF RAGLAN (1788-1855). Fitzroy James Henry Somerset. English field marshall. Photographed in 1855 in the Crimea by Roger Fenton

JAMES PLAISTED WILDE, 1st Baron Penzance (1816-1899). British judge. Lithograph, 1880

SIDNEY JAMES WEBB (1859-1947). 1st Baron Passfield. English social reformer and politician. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1893

SAMUEL JONES-LOYD 1st Baron Overstone (1796-1883). British banker and statesman. Engraving, English, 1883

ROBERT NAPIER (1810-1890). 1st Baron Napier of Magdala. British soldier. Lord Napier being installed as Constable of the Tower of London, January 1887. Contemporary English engraving

THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY (1800-1859). 1st Baron Macaulay. English writer and politician: mezzotint after a painting by E.U. Eddis

SAMUEL JONES LOYD (1796-1883). 1st Baron Overstone. British banker and politician. Wood engraving, English, 1883

GEORGE JEFFREYS (1645-1689). 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem. British jurist. Canvas, c1678-80, attributed to W. Claret

LORD KELVIN (1824-1907). William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. British mathematician and physicist. Oil on canvas by Elizabeth King (his sister), 1886-87

JAMES MCGAREL-HOGG (1823-1890). 1st Baron Magheramorne. British politician and member of Parliament. Photograph, 1876

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"1st Baron: A Glimpse into the Lives of Influential Figures" From designing Scouts Enrolment Cards to capturing historical moments, the title "1st Baron" has been associated with remarkable individuals throughout history. In 1944, Robert Baden-Powell showcased his creativity in crafting a captivating design for Scouts Enrolment Card, emphasizing his commitment to youth development. Meanwhile, Sir William Cecil's letter to Sir Christopher Hatton in 1586 revealed the diplomatic finesse of this esteemed artist and politician. Thomas Graham, known as Baron Lynedoch (1748-1843), left an indelible mark on British military history as a distinguished soldier. His portrait depicts a man of strength and valor who dedicated his life to serving his country. Similarly, Lord Anson's portrait from 1829 showcases J Jenkins' artistic prowess while immortalizing this influential figure. The engravings depicting William Grenville and wagons of treasure being taken into the Tower of London in 1744 shed light on the political landscape and wealth accumulation during that era. These images provide valuable insights into the lives of powerful individuals who shaped society through their actions. In contrast, Robert Baden-Powell's artwork titled "Studying Tonight's Menu" reveals a more lighthearted side to baronial figures by showcasing their involvement in everyday activities such as meal planning – reminding us that even great leaders have mundane tasks. Tragedy also finds its place within baronial history; Lord Hastings' death in 1773 is captured by William Walker's poignant creation, while The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock portrays another dark chapter from that time period. Lord Lawrence's portrait from 1862 captures J Caswall Smith's talent while commemorating an influential figure who played a crucial role during challenging times.