Resign Collection

Jeeves and Wooster
In Thank You Jeeves!, Jeeves gives notice when Bertie Wooster, his employer, insists on playing the banjolele

Lord Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979), younger son of Prince Louis of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of Hesse. Lord Louis ultimately rose to the rank of First Sea Lord - a vindication of his father

Illustration depicting Qianlong Emperor vowing to his people to resign the crown
3521935 Illustration depicting Qianlong Emperor vowing to his people to resign the crown; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799) vowing to his people to resign the crown

Nigel Lawson and his wife Therese pictured at their home, the day after his resignation. 27th October 1989

Jeffrey Heard MP holds a notice from the House of Commons regarding the resignation of Geoffrey Howe. 1st November 1990

Nigel Lawson pictured at their home, the day after his resignation. 27th October 1989

Therese Lawson with flowers. On the day Nigel and Therese Lawson move out of Downing Street following his resignation on the 26th October as Chancellor of the Exchequer. 1st November 1989

Comic postcard, Maid, mistress and master Date: 20th century

The Tragedy of King Richard II, Act IV, Sc 1 (litho)
6022075 The Tragedy of King Richard II, Act IV, Sc 1 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tragedy of King Richard II, Act IV, Sc 1. Bolingbroke)

The Fall of the French Ministry, Scenes in the Chamber and in the Streets (litho)
1063920 The Fall of the French Ministry, Scenes in the Chamber and in the Streets (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of the French Ministry)

Robert E. Lees letter of Resignation from the Federal Army, 20th April, 1861 (litho)
PNP258682 Robert E. Lees letter of Resignation from the Federal Army, 20th April, 1861 (litho) by Lee, Robert E. (1807-70); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Disturbances in Paris, in the Chamber and in the Streets (litho)
1042972 The Disturbances in Paris, in the Chamber and in the Streets (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disturbances in Paris)

Removal vans pictured on the day Nigel and Therese Lawson move out of Downing Street following his resignation on the 26th October as Chancellor of the Exchequer. 1st November 1989

Crystal Palace football manager Steve Coppell sits beside his chairman Ron Noades at a press conference, after Coppell announced his resignation. 22nd May 1993

Cardinal Wolsey resigns the Great Seal
Cardinal Wolsey, by order of Henry VIII, resigning the Great Seal

Manuel Juarez Celman
MANUEL JUAREZ CELMAN Argentine statesman, president 1886 - 1890 when he had to resign because of financial chaos caused by collapse of Barings. Date: 1844 - 1907

Manuel Juarez Celman 2
MANUEL JUAREZ CELMAN Argentine statesman, president 1886 - 1890 when he had to resign because of financial chaos caused by collapse of Barings. Date: 1844 - 1907

Disraeli / Acrobat / Leotard
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy in acrobats costume pretends to fall, only to end up on his feet: he will not resign after political defeat Date: 13 June 1868

Major-General Sir Frederick Barton Maurice, 1st Baronet GCB GCMG GCVO DSO (19 January 1871 19 May 1951), British general, military correspondent, writer and academic

Rebellion in America: Boston mob attempting to force government Stamp Officer to resign, c1773. Wood engraving

(1732-1799). Uniform worn by George Washington when he resigned his commission in 1783
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Uniform worn by George Washington when he resigned his commission in 1783

(1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. Washington resigning his commission as commander-in-chief of
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. Washington resigning his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army at Annapolis, Maryland, in 1783

WASHINGTONs FAREWELL. General Washingtons farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York on 4 December 1783. Steel engraving, 19th century

NEW YORK: FRAUNCES TAVERN. Fraunces Tavern, at 101 Broad Street, corner of Pearl Street, where General George Washington bade farewell to his officers on 4 December 1783. Etching and engraving, c1885

Churchill leaving Downing Street after 1945 election defeat
Front cover of the ILN featuring Winston Churchill leaving Downing Street for Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to the King after his election defeat of 1945

Prince Louis of Battenberg with his sons
Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921), British First Sea Lord in 1914 with his sons, George (right) and Louis (Lord Louis Mountbatten)

Independence - 1
Following a disagreement with the king of Sweden, Norwegian ministers resign, and this leads to a declaration of independence : the ministers form a provisional government

Narvaez Resigns
Narvaez, rival of Espartero, is a reforming liberal; but in 1851 he has to resign, and leaves Madrid

Battle of Agnadello
At the battle of Agnadello the Venetians are decisively beaten by the French under Louis XII and marechal Trivulzio, and resign large swathes of territory

John Lord Belasyse
JOHN, BARON BELASYSE Royalist soldier, given various offices at the Restoration but had to resign them being a Catholic. with his autograph

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"Resign: A Journey of Farewells and New Beginnings" In the realm of Jeeves and Wooster, where comedic chaos ensues, resignation takes center stage as Lord Louis Mountbatten bids adieu to his prestigious position. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Heard MP holds a notice from the House of Commons, announcing yet another resignation that will shape the course of politics. Amidst the political turmoil, Nigel Lawson finds solace in his home after stepping down from his influential role. Therese Lawson stands by her husband's side with flowers in hand, symbolizing their resilience during this transitional period. Reflecting on historical events, we witness Robert E. Lee's poignant letter of resignation from the Federal Army during a tumultuous time in American history. The fall of French Ministry unfolds both within parliamentary chambers and on bustling streets—a testament to how resignations reverberate through society. From literature to reality, even Cardinal Wolsey is not immune to relinquishing power as he resigns the Great Seal. These diverse instances remind us that resignations are not limited to corporate settings; they permeate every facet of life. As we delve into these narratives captured through lithographs—scenes depicting disturbances in Paris or King Richard II grappling with abdication—we realize that resignation signifies both an end and a new beginning, and is an act laden with emotions—relief mingled with uncertainty—as individuals bid farewell to one chapter while embarking upon another. Whether it be comedy or tragedy unfolding before our eyes, each story encapsulates human resilience amidst change. Resignation becomes a catalyst for growth—an opportunity for self-reflection and reinvention. So let us honor those who have resigned throughout history—their courage in letting go—and embrace the transformative power inherent within this act. For when one door closes through resignation, countless others open wide with endless possibilities awaiting those brave enough to take that leap into uncharted territories.