Antony Ashley Cooper Collection

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales Examining Lord Shaftsbury before the Royal Commission... 1891. Creator: Unknown
'H.R.H. The Prince of Wales Examining Lord Shaftsbury before the Royal Commission on the Housing of the Poor, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The new statue of the late Lord Shaftsbury in Westminster Abbey, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new statue of the late Lord Shaftsbury in Westminster Abbey, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Antony Ashley-Cooper, Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, KG (colour litho)
973896 Antony Ashley-Cooper, Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, KG (colour litho) by Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony Ashley-Cooper)

The Earl of Shaftesbury, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Earl of Shaftesbury, 1844. Portrait of British politician Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Lambeth Ragged School, Newport Street, Lambeth, London, 1851. The Ragged School Union was a charity founded in 1844 by the social reformer Lord Shaftesbury to establish schools offering free

Teaching boys to read in the Ragged School Union school, Lambeth, London, 1868. The Ragged School Union was a charity founded in 1844 by the social reformer Lord Shaftesbury to establish schools

Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, c1909. Artist: Frederick Hollyer
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, c1909. The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain in Piccadilly Circus, London, was erected in 1892-1893 to commemorate the philanthropic works of Lord Shaftesbury (1801-1885)

Piccadilly Circus, Westminster, London, c1910 (1911). Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Piccadilly Circus, Westminster, London, c1910 (1911). The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain by Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) is dedicated to the memory of the seventh Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885)

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, British politician, mid 19th century (1936)
Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, British politician, philanthropist and social reformer, mid 19th century (1936). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol

Lord Shaftesbury, British Conservative statesman and philanthropist, late 19th century. Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885)

Lord Ashley, (1801-1885), 19th century. English politician and philanthropist, one of the best-known of the Victorian era

Letter from Albert, Prince Consort to Anthony Ashley Cooper, 13th April 1856. Artist: Prince Albert
Letter from Albert, Prince Consort to Anthony Ashley Cooper, 13th April 1856. Letter written from Buckingham Palace by Prince Albert to Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury

Teaching girls to read in the Ragged School Union school, Lambeth, London, 1868. The Ragged School Union was a charity founded in 1844 by the social reformer Lord Shaftesbury to establish schools

Lord Shaftesbury, English statesman, moral philosopher, philanthropist and factory reformer, c1880
Earl of Shaftesbury, English statesman, moral philosopher, philanthropist and factory reformer, c1880. Anthony Ashley Cooper

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Antony Ashley Cooper, also known as the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, was an influential English politician and philanthropist during the late 19th century. His dedication to social reform and his tireless efforts to improve the lives of others left a lasting impact on British society. Born in 1801, Lord Shaftesbury became a prominent figure in politics, advocating for various causes such as factory reform, child labor laws, and education for the underprivileged. His commitment to these issues earned him widespread admiration and respect. In 1851, Lord Shaftesbury played a pivotal role in establishing the Lambeth Ragged School in London's Newport Street. This institution provided education to impoverished children who would otherwise have been denied access to learning opportunities. The image from 1868 captures Lord Shaftesbury teaching boys at this very school – a testament to his hands-on approach towards philanthropy. Lord Shaftesbury's contributions extended beyond educational reforms. He championed numerous charitable endeavors throughout his life, earning him the reputation of being one of Britain's most dedicated philanthropists. In recognition of his remarkable work, a statue was erected in Westminster Abbey after his passing in 1885. The photograph taken around c1890 showcases Antony Ashley Cooper with distinguished poise – an embodiment of nobility combined with compassion. Another portrait from mid-19th century highlights his political involvement during that era when he served as a British Conservative statesman. One significant project associated with Lord Shaftesbury is the iconic Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain located at Piccadilly Circus in Westminster. Designed by Frederick Hollyer and completed around c1909, this magnificent structure stands as both an architectural marvel and a symbol of gratitude for Lord Shaftesbury's unwavering dedication towards improving public welfare. Even Prince Albert recognized Lord Shaftesbury's noble pursuits; evident through their correspondence captured within Prince Albert’s letter dated April 13, 1856.