First Lord Of The Treasury Collection

10 Downing Street
The entrance to 10 Downing Street as it was in the 1990s before the massive security that followed 9/11. Date: circa 1990s

William Henry Smith
3586492 William Henry Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of William Henry Smith (1825-1891) an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W. H. Smith

William Henry Smith
3118261 William Henry Smith; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of William Henry Smith (1825-1891) an English Member of Parliament, bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith

Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908)
2603921 Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908); (add.info.: Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908) Scottish - born British statesman. Leader of the Liberal Party, 1899

'Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester; Obit 1711, 1815. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester; Obit 1711, 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign

'Ford, Lord Gray (Grey) of Warke, 1813. Creator: Charles Turner
Ford, Lord Gray (Grey) of Warke, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K. G. c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K.G. c1884. Thomas Pelham-Holles (1693-1768), British Whig, educated at Westminster School and Clare College, Cambridge

Lord John Russell, 1861. Creator: John Jabez Edwin Mayall
Lord John Russell, 1861. [Portrait of British prime minister John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, who also served as First Lord of the Treasury]. Albumen print

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, English politician and writer (engraving)
3622528 Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, English politician and writer (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurence Hyde)

The Right Hon. David Lloyd George, Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, c1918, (c1920). Portrait of David Lloyd-George (1863-1945) British prime minister between 1916 and 1922

Earl Godolphin, (1645-1712), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Earl Godolphin, (1645-1712), 1830. Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (1645-1712) British politician, Privy Councillor, Secretary of State

John Duke of Marlborough, c1785. Creator: Unknown
John Duke of Marlborough, c1785. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), English soldier and statesman. From " The History of England" by Paul de Rapin-Thoyras

Charles of Earl of Sunderland, 1784. Creator: Unknown
Charles of Earl of Sunderland, 1784. Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland (1675-1702), English statesman and nobleman, served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1714-1717)

Laurence Hide Earl of Rochester, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Laurence Hide Earl of Rochester, 1785. Laurence Hide, 1st Earl of Rochester (1642-1711), English statesman and writer, originally a supporter of James II he later supported the Glorious Revolution in

Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough, 1784. Creator: Unknown
Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough, 1784. Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough (1658-1735), English nobleman and military leader

Office of the First Lord of the Treasury, 10 Downing Street, London, 19th century (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI

Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax, English poet and statesman, 1703-1710 (1906). Montagu (1661-1715) was First Lord of the Treasury from 1697-1699 and Chancellor of the Exchequer fro, 1694-1699

WH Smith, MP, First Lord of the Treasury, 1887. Artist: R Taylor
WH Smith, MP, First Lord of the Treasury, 1887. The son and namesake of the founder of the WH Smith chain of newsagents, William Henry Smith (1825-1891)

The Rt Hon. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, prime minister of Great Britain, 1908. Artist: Rotary Photo
The Rt Hon. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836-1908), prime minister of Great Britain, 1908. Campbell-Bannerman was a Scottish Liberal statesman who served as Prime Minister from 1905 until 1908

William Henry Smith, British politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
William Henry Smith, politician, c1890. The son and namesake of the founder of the WH Smith chain of newsagents, Smith (1825-1891)

Letter from John Russell to Edward Maltby, Bishop of Durham, 4th November 1850. Artist: Lord John Russell
Letter from John Russell to Edward Maltby, Bishop of Durham, 4th November 1850. Letter commonly known as the Durham Letter written from Downing Street by Russell when Lord John Russell

Letter from George II to Thomas Pellam-Holles, 4th June 1757. Artist: King George II
Letter from George II to Thomas Pellam-Holles, Duke of Newcastle, 4th June 1757. Letter on Thomas Pellam-Holles negotiations for forming a ministry

Letter from the Duke of Wellington to General Rowland Hill, 1st February 1828. Artist: Duke of Wellington
Letter from the Duke of Wellington to General Rowland Hill, 1st February 1828. Letter from soldier and statesman Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, to General Rowland Hill

Clearing the Course!, July 7, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Clearing the Course!, July 7, 1888. William Henry Smith, First Lord of the Treasury, and his Conservative colleague, Charles Ritchie, attempt to steer the Ship of Government across crowded waters

Three Jolly Post Boys!, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Three Jolly Post Boys!, 1888. William Henry Smith is on the left in this cartoon. He was the First Lord of the Treasury and Leader of the House in Lord Salisburys Conservative government

Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908) Scottish - born British statesman. Leader of the Liberal Party, 1899. Prime Minister 1905 - 1908

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The First Lord of the Treasury: A Historical Journey Step into the iconic 10 Downing Street, where the power and prestige of the they have resided for centuries. From Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle in 1740 to David Lloyd George in 1918, these remarkable individuals have shaped British history. In a captivating portrait from c. 1884, we catch a glimpse of Thomas Holles Pelham, adorned with his Knight Grand Cross regalia. His tenure marked an era of political transformation and economic growth that laid the foundation for future leaders. Sidney Godolphin's oil on canvas masterpiece captures him during his time as First Lord around 1705-1710. The intensity in his eyes reflects his dedication to public service during a period marred by political turmoil. Lord John Russell's portrait by John Jabez Edwin Mayall showcases him as he assumed office in 1861. Known for championing social reforms and expanding voting rights, Russell left an indelible mark on Victorian society. Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester - not only a politician but also a renowned writer - is immortalized through an exquisite engraving. His intellectual prowess influenced both politics and literature during this transformative period. Moving forward to c1918, we encounter David Lloyd George; Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury during World War I. This charismatic leader played a pivotal role in shaping post-war Europe while advocating for social welfare reforms at home. Earl Godolphin's portrait from 1830 transports us back to early eighteenth-century England when he held this prestigious position. His astute financial management skills helped stabilize Britain's economy amidst turbulent times. John Duke of Marlborough stands tall in an anonymous artist's depiction from c1785; his military triumphs earned him recognition as one of Britain's greatest generals alongside serving as First Lord himself. Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough, is captured in an enigmatic portrait from 1784.