Baron Bro Collection

Henry Brougham Esq. M. P. The Queens Attorney General, c1820. Creator: T Wright
Henry Brougham Esq. M.P. The Queens Attorney General, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868) who defended Queen Caroline at her trial

A Contrast, c1838. Creator: Unknown
A Contrast, c1838. Political satire depicting British politicians: Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), and Arthur Wellesley

Im: Patience in a Punt. or Otium Cum dignitate - Versus - the Coronation, 1838
Im:Patience in a Punt. or Otium Cum dignitate - Versus - the Coronation, 1838. Satire on the coronation of Queen Victoria

Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Creator: John Doyle
Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Satire depicting British politicians as animals. The sheep (or lamb) may be William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, who served as Home Secretary

Brougham and the Civic Giants, 1848. Lord Brougham and Vaux, with fists doubled, threatens Gog and Magog, who express alarm. The subject refers to a verbal attack by Lord Brougham and Vaux on the city

Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, British jurist and politician, 1860s (1883). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. III, 1852-1860, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

Sir Humphrey Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, (1845). Artist: E Scriven
Sir Humphrey Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, (1845). Davy (1778-1829) discovered the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide)

William Robertson, 18th century Scottish historian and Principal of Edinburgh University, (1845). Artist: H Meyer
William Robertson, 18th century Scottish historian and Principal of Edinburgh University, (1845). A print from Lives of Men of Letters and Science who Flourished in the Time of George III, by Henry

David Hume, 18th century Scottish philosopher, economist and historian, (1845). Artist: W Holl
David Hume, 18th century Scottish philosopher, economist and historian, (1845). Humes (1711-1776) most important work was A Treatise on Human Nature (1739)

Henry Broughams speech for the defence during the trial of Queen Caroline, 1820 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Henry Brougham, Attorney General, 19th century. Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (c1778-1868), was a British writer, scientist, lawyer, Whig politician and abolitionist

Lord Brougham, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Lord Brougham, 19th century. The Right Honourable Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, PC (1778-1868) was Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain

Henry Brougham, Attorney General, 1820. Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (c1778-1868), was Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain

Henry Brougham, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, 1877
Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, 1877. Portrait of Brougham (c1778-1868) in wig and ceremonial robes

The Right Honourable Henry Brougham, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, c1880. Artist: DJ Pound
The Right Honourable Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, c1880. Portrait of Brougham (1778-1868)

Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, Scottish lawyer and politician, c1861. Brougham (1778-1868) defended Queen Caroline at her trial in 1820

Henry Peter Brougham, Baron Brougham and Vaux, Scottish-born British jurist and politician. Brougham (1778-1868) defended Queen Caroline at her trial (1820)

To the Temple of Fame, 1858. Mr. Punch (with the Greatest Respect). After you, my Lord! This cartoon shows Mr Punch respectfully deferring to Lord Brougham

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"Baron Bro: A Captivating Figure in 19th Century British Politics and Law" Step into the intriguing world of Baron Bro, also known as Henry Brougham, a prominent figure in 19th century British politics and law. From his early days as the Queen's Attorney General to his later role as a respected jurist and politician, Baron Bro left an indelible mark on history. In c1820, we see him depicted as Henry Brougham Esq. M. P. , The Queen's Attorney General. This portrait by T Wright captures his authoritative presence and legal prowess. Fast forward to c1840, where Lord Brougham is portrayed by an unknown artist with an air of sophistication befitting his elevated status. But it wasn't just his professional achievements that made Baron Bro fascinating; he was also a man of contrasts. In "A Contrast, " created around 1838, we witness the duality within him – both serious and lighthearted sides coexisting harmoniously. One cannot discuss Baron Bro without mentioning his remarkable oratory skills showcased during the trial of Queen Caroline in 1820 (c1895). His impassioned defense speech captivated audiences then and continues to inspire admiration today. Beyond the courtroom drama, Baron Bro engaged in political battles with wit and intellect. In "Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition" from 1835 by John Doyle, we catch a glimpse of these fierce debates that shaped the course of British governance. His influence extended beyond politics too. In "Brougham and the Civic Giants" from 1848, we see how he championed social reform alongside fellow visionaries who shared his passion for progress. Baron Bro surrounded himself with great minds like Sir Humphrey Davy, David Hume, William Robertson - all captured beautifully in portraits dating back to mid-1800s (1883) - symbolizing intellectual pursuits that fueled his own quest for knowledge.