Sir Ernest Collection

Portrait of physicist Ernest Rutherford, 1917

Arthur Balfour, c1920s, (1941). British statesman and Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour (1848-1930)

Penguins listening to the gramophone during Shackletons 1907-09 Antarctic expedition
TRV227706 Penguins listening to the gramophone during Shackletons 1907-09 Antarctic expedition, from The Heart of the Antarctic by Shackleton (1874-1922) published in 1909 (b/w photo)

Winston Churchill, c1916, (1941). Churchill (1874-1965) served as British Prime Minister during the Second World War, 1940 to 1945, and again from 1951 to 1955

Mr Gladstone reading the lesson in Hawarden Church, c1890s, (1941). William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) served as British Prime Minister for 12 years. Here he is depicted reading in the church of S

Viscount Castlereagh, early 1800s, (1941). Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry (1769-1822), known as Lord Castlereagh, was an Irish/British statesman

William Pitt, c1800s, (1941). William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806), English politician and Prime Minister. From British Statesmen, by Enest Barker. [Collins, London, 1941]

Sir Robert Walpole, c1740s, (1941). Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

Oliver Cromwell, c1657, (1941). Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was an English military leader and politician. From British Statesmen, by Enest Barker. [Collins, London, 1941]

William Cecil, Lord Burghley, mid 16th century, (1941). Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I. From British Statesmen, by Enest Barker

George Canning as a boy, c1788, (1941). British statesman and Tory politician George Canning (1770-1827) served as prime minister for the last four months of his life

Queen Elizabeth I, c1580. (1941). The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is referred to as The Virgin Queen, as she never married

The New Zealand born physicist Sir E. Rutherford
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937). The photograph was taken to commemorate the Nobel Prize for chemistry which he received in 1908

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"Sir Ernest: A Portrait of Greatness Through Time" Step into the world of Sir Ernest, a man whose legacy spans centuries. In this captivating portrait from 1917, we see physicist Ernest Rutherford, his piercing gaze reflecting the brilliance that would revolutionize our understanding of atomic structure. But Sir Ernest's influence extends beyond the realm of science. Penguins gather around a gramophone during Shackleton's Antarctic expedition in 1907-09, listening intently to the sounds that connect them to civilization, and is through such expeditions that Sir Ernest's spirit for exploration and discovery permeates even the coldest corners of our planet. In another snapshot from history, we catch a glimpse of Winston Churchill in 1916 and again in 1941 when he led Britain through its darkest hours. Like Sir Ernest, Churchill embodies resilience and determination as he guides his nation towards victory amidst adversity. The image shifts to Arthur Balfour in the 1920s but also captured during those tumultuous times in 1941. Balfour's statesmanship echoes Sir Ernest's commitment to progress and diplomacy as they navigate complex political landscapes with grace. Even further back in time, we find Mr Gladstone engrossed in reading at Hawarden Church during the late nineteenth century while still resonating with us through this photograph taken in 1941. His intellectual prowess mirrors Sir Ernest's thirst for knowledge and enlightenment. Viscount Castlereagh emerges from early nineteenth-century England yet remains relevant today as depicted by this timeless picture taken decades later. His strategic mind aligns with Sir Ernest’s meticulous approach to problem-solving across different eras. Traveling back even further takes us to William Pitt during an era steeped in history; however, it is within these pages frozen by time that Pitt’s visionary leadership finds kinship with Sir Ernest’s groundbreaking discoveries – both shaping their respective worlds forevermore. Delving deeper into British history, we encounter Sir Robert Walpole in the 1740s.