Exchequer Collection (page 2)

Right Honourable Philip Snowden, MP, Labours First Chancellor of the Exchequer (b / w photo)
3632313 Right Honourable Philip Snowden, MP, Labours First Chancellor of the Exchequer (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Right Honourable Lord Randolph Churchill, MP, the New Chancellor of the Exchequer (engraving)
1624590 The Right Honourable Lord Randolph Churchill, MP, the New Chancellor of the Exchequer (engraving) by English School

The Honourable Sir G W Wilshere Bramwell (colour litho)
613214 The Honourable Sir G W Wilshere Bramwell (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Sir G W Wilshere Bramwell, The Exchequer)

The Right Honourable the Earl of Iddesleigh (engraving)
1050240 The Right Honourable the Earl of Iddesleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable the Earl of Iddesleigh)

The Right Honourable Stafford Henry Northcote (engraving)
1053946 The Right Honourable Stafford Henry Northcote (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Stafford Henry Northcote)

Stafford Northcote (b / w photo)
821116 Stafford Northcote (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stafford Henry Northcote (1818-1887)

Rather too Eager (engraving)
819179 Rather too Eager (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rather too Eager. The Chancellor of the Exchequer - no, no, my friends! No Peeping)

Sir G C Lewis, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer (engraving)
2772625 Sir G C Lewis, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir G C Lewis, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer)

The Chancellor of the Exchequer explaining his Budget to the House of Commons (engraving)
2772839 The Chancellor of the Exchequer explaining his Budget to the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Easy Place (engraving)
2777169 An Easy Place (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Easy Place. Cartoon, 3 April 1852)

The Balancing Brothers of Westminster (engraving)
2777155 The Balancing Brothers of Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balancing Brothers of Westminster. Cartoon, 28 February 1857)

The Opening of Parliament, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Speaking in the House of Commons (engraving)
1614068 The Opening of Parliament, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Speaking in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School

The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (litho)
1615761 The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of William Ewart Gladstone)

Cartoon, A Tight Fit (Northcote and John Bull)
Cartoon, A Tight Fit -- Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, Stafford Northcote, depicted as a tailor, measures John Bull with a tape measure labelled Budget 1876

Cartoon, The Indignant Bystander (Gladstone and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Indignant Bystander -- in a fairground analogy, Gladstone criticises the Conservative governments Savings Banks Bill, which was later withdrawn

Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose -- a satirical comment on the rivalry between Disraeli (left) and Gladstone (right) over the electoral reform question

Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Liberal Party
David Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Liberal Party. 1911

Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction (Reform)
Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction -- a satirical comment on parliamentary disagreements between Gladstone and Disraeli over the latters Reform Bill. 1867

Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)
Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! A satirical comment on the arguments surrounding the extension of the franchise in Disraelis Reform Bill

Cartoon, Political Millinery (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, Political Millinery -- a satirical comment on the disagreement between Gladstone and Disraeli as to the details of electoral reform

Cartoon, Trying It On (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, Trying It On -- Disraeli as Master Tailor gets John Bull to try on a new coat, representing the Reform Bill, designed to extend the franchise to the working man

Cartoon, The Sketch of the Ministerial Measure (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Sketch of the Ministerial Measure -- Benjamin Disraeli, depicted as an artist, unveils his plans for electoral reform, and asks his fellow-MPs to fill in the details. Date: 1867

Cartoon, Something Looms in the Future -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis speech to his constituents in Buckinghamshire

Cartoon, A Bit of Animated Nature, the Protectionist Cuckoo in the Hedge Sparrows Nest. A satirical depiction of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, as the cuckoo

Cartoon, The Political Chameleon -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis ability to change his partys allegiance from Protectionism to Free Trade in anticipation of an approaching General

Cartoon, The Calculating Boy Gets the Prize for Arithmetic -- satirical depiction of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer

Cartoon, The Protection Giant -- Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum! I smell the Blood of an Englishman; Be he Alive, or be he Dead, I ll grind his Bones to make my Bread

Cartoon, An Easy Place -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis relatively easy job as Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was adopting the financial arrangements of the previous (Liberal) government

Cartoon, A Plain Question -- Now, Sir, don t let us have any more Derby Dilly Dallying. What are your Intentions towards Miss Britannia

Cartoon, Up Goes the Quartern Loaf -- Now, Gents, Give us only a Little Encouragement -- Say a Five Shilling Duty -- and UP Goes the Quartern Loaf

Ceremony of Presenting the Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate in the Court of the Exchequer. 1811

Ceremony of Presenting the Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, in the Court of Exchequer
611288 Ceremony of Presenting the Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, in the Court of Exchequer, on the morrow after Michaelmas Day, 1811 (coloured engraving) by English School

Ancient items from the Treasury of Great Britain
Ancient items from the Treasury of the Exchequer of Great Britain, following an inventory conducted by Sir Francis Palgrave, archivist and historian - a medieval leather pouch. Date: 1840s

Exchequer receipt for 1711 lottery (engraving)
559837 Exchequer receipt for 1711 lottery (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exchequer receipt for 1711 lottery)

The Right Hon Lord Randolph Churchill, late Chancellor of the Exchequer and ex-Leader of the House of Commons
736340 The Right Hon Lord Randolph Churchill, late Chancellor of the Exchequer and ex-Leader of the House of Commons (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Right Honourable William Gladstone, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer (engraving)
2793318 The Right Honourable William Gladstone, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer (engraving) by Anelay, Henry (1817-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable William Gladstone, MP)

"The Game of Speculation, "as performed at the Theatre Royal, St Stephens (engraving)
2777174 " The Game of Speculation, " as performed at the Theatre Royal, St Stephens (engraving) by English School

Nicholas Vansittart, 1st Baron Bexley (1766-1851), English politician, one of the longest-serving Chancellors of the Exchequer. early 19th century

Bust of Robert Dundas of Arniston, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer of Scotland
1218071 Bust of Robert Dundas of Arniston, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer of Scotland (1758-1819), 1817 - 1818 (plaster) by Chantrey, Francis Legatt (1781-1841); 65.8x48.5x27 cm; Ashmolean Museum

The New Ministry (engraving)
1591186 The New Ministry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Ministry. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 June 1885)

The Right Honourable Henry Bilson Legge (engraving)
964826 The Right Honourable Henry Bilson Legge (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Henry Bilson Legge)

Sir Fitzjames Stephen, KCSI, the New Judge of the Exchequer (engraving)
1106525 Sir Fitzjames Stephen, KCSI, the New Judge of the Exchequer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Fitzjames Stephen, KCSI)

The Suez Canal Question in Parliament (engraving)
1107117 The Suez Canal Question in Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal Question in Parliament)

Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Aspiring H. Sir William Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) - Chancellor of the Exchequer (1892-1895) - seated by the bedside of the church - bearing medicine for Bishops. Date: 1900

Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, 1st Earl of St Aldwyn
Capital F. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, 1st Earl of St Aldwyn (1837-1916), British Conservative politician - Chancellor of the Exchequer (1885-1886 and 1895-1902) Date: 1900

Trial of weights and measures at the exchequer, during the reign of King Henry Vii. A clerk burning measures that didn t come to standard to maintain commercial confidence in trade and penalties

Interior of Court of Exchequer Chamber, showing the ancient ceremony of chopping sticks and counting horse-shoes and hob-nails, this tradition was abolition in 1882. Date: 1844

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The exchequer has played a significant role in British politics and governance throughout history. From the Liberal Election Campaign Card of 1909 to David Lloyd George's departure from Downing Street, this institution has left its mark on the nation. In a cartoon titled "The Confidence Trick. " featuring Northcote and Disraeli, we see a satirical representation of the exchequer's power and influence. This engraving from 1740 titled "Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment" further emphasizes how individuals sought favor with this institution for personal gain. Even Queen Victoria herself couldn't escape being caricatured as David Lloyd-George in a cartoon from 1911. The exchequer's impact was felt across party lines, as seen in the depiction of Lloyd George alongside Haines in another image from 1909. Beyond politics, the it is associated with landmarks like Lincoln Cathedral and Exchequer Gate in Lincolnshire. These architectural marvels stand as testaments to its historical significance. Rent services provided by corporations such as the Corporation of London demonstrate how financial matters were intertwined with governmental affairs. Figures like Michael Hicks Beach and Peter Thorneycroft have held positions within this esteemed institution, shaping policies that impacted countless lives. From election campaigns to political cartoons, engravings to iconic landmarks, the exchequer remains an integral part of British history. Its legacy continues through generations, reminding us of its enduring importance within our society.