Sir William Harcourt Collection

Sir William Harcourt
5616179 Sir William Harcourt; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Sir William Harcourt (1827-1904) a British lawyer, journalist, and Liberal statesman, accepting a salute from Mr Punch. Dated 19th Century

The New Ministry, the First Cabinet Council (engraving)
1603887 The New Ministry, the First Cabinet Council (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Ministry, the First Cabinet Council)

Lord Salisburys Garden-Party, 19 July, the Ex-Prime Minister and his Guests at Hatfield (litho)
1601457 Lord Salisburys Garden-Party, 19 July, the Ex-Prime Minister and his Guests at Hatfield (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ministerial Crisis, Sir William Harcourt announcing the Resignation of the Government in the House of Commons on 24
1628265 The Ministerial Crisis, Sir William Harcourt announcing the Resignation of the Government in the House of Commons on 24 June (engraving) by Wilson

The Death of Mr Gladstone, Scenes in Parliament, Appreciations of Mr Gladstone from the Leading Representatives of
1615822 The Death of Mr Gladstone, Scenes in Parliament, Appreciations of Mr Gladstone from the Leading Representatives of the Nation (litho) by Wilson

The Leading Men of the Liberal Party (litho)
1606862 The Leading Men of the Liberal Party (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leading Men of the Liberal Party)

"A Lesson in Empire making"(litho)
1036812 " A Lesson in Empire making" (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Lesson in Empire making")

The British South Africa Select Committee of the House of Commons (b / w photo)
1597137 The British South Africa Select Committee of the House of Commons (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches at the Parnell Inquiry Commission Court (litho)
1595781 Sketches at the Parnell Inquiry Commission Court (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Parnell Inquiry Commission Court)

The All-Night Sitting in the House of Commons (engraving)
1050771 The All-Night Sitting in the House of Commons (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The All-Night Sitting in the House of Commons)

The Womens Franchise Bill, Mr Gladstone listening to the Numbers of the Division List from behind the Speakers Chair
1056171 The Womens Franchise Bill, Mr Gladstone listening to the Numbers of the Division List from behind the Speakers Chair (engraving) by Hall

The Explosions on the Underground Railway, Sir William Harcourt visiting the Wounded at St Marys Hospital (engraving)
1044585 The Explosions on the Underground Railway, Sir William Harcourt visiting the Wounded at St Marys Hospital (engraving) by English School

The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
1598867 The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons)

The Interviewer (engraving)
1603069 The Interviewer (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interviewer. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 April 1891)

"The Political Fish Wife"(colour litho)
818418 " The Political Fish Wife" (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Political Fish Wife")

Sir William Harcourt (b / w photo)
2794364 Sir William Harcourt (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Harcourt)

The Meeting of Parliament Members taking the Oath of Allegiance to the New Sovereign, 23 January (litho)
1040175 The Meeting of Parliament Members taking the Oath of Allegiance to the New Sovereign, 23 January (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Liebig card featuring Sir William Harcourt (colour litho)
984233 Liebig card featuring Sir William Harcourt (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Harcourt, British lawyer)

Sketches during the Cloture Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
1622122 Sketches during the Cloture Debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Gladstones Fourth Administration, the Members of the Cabinet (engraving)
1047887 Mr Gladstones Fourth Administration, the Members of the Cabinet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstones Fourth Administration)

Sir William Harcourt (litho)
2788073 Sir William Harcourt (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Harcourt. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane)

The Home Rule Debate, Notes in the House of Commons (engraving)
1062042 The Home Rule Debate, Notes in the House of Commons (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home Rule Debate, Notes in the House of Commons)

William Vernon Harcourt, British Liberal statesman, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
William Vernon Harcourt, British Liberal statesman, c1890. Harcourt (1827-1904) first entered Parliament as a Liberal Member for Oxford in 1868

Sir William Vernon Harcourt QC, MP, Professor of International Law at Cambridge University, 1877. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church

A Midsummer Pantomime, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Midsummer Pantomime, 1884. Sir William Harcourt holds his London Government Bill. This had proposed the incorporation in a single municipality of all the inhabitants of the Metropolitan area

The Rod Still in Pickle, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Rod Still in Pickle, 1883. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, in the guise of a schoolmaster, reviews the progress of his pupils at the end of term

Police Intelligence, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Police Intelligence, 1883. The Liberal Home Secretary, Sir William Harcourt, accepts Mr Punchs salute. In the background, a line of brave British policemen stand to attention

Dr. Birch and His Young Friends, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dr. Birch and His Young Friends, 1880. Sir William Harcourt, the Liberal Home Secretary, prepares a birch labelled Juvenile Offenders Act

Hares Skins! Rabbists Skins!, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Hares Skins! Rabbists Skins!, 1880. Sir William Harcourt, the Liberal Home Secretary, is depicted trying to sell his hare and rabbit skins, whilst the former Prime Minister

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Sir William Harcourt, a prominent figure in British politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, played various roles within the government and left an indelible mark on British history. As part of The New Ministry, he was a key member of the First Cabinet Council, where important decisions were made to shape the nation's future. In Lord Salisbury's Garden-Party on that sunny July day, Sir William Harcourt mingled with distinguished guests at Hatfield. This lithograph captures a moment of relaxation for the ex-Prime Minister amidst his political endeavors. During The Ministerial Crisis, it was Sir William Harcourt who announced the resignation of the government in the House of Commons on June 24. His commanding presence and eloquence marked this significant turning point in British politics. The death of Mr Gladstone brought scenes of mourning to Parliament. In this lithograph titled "Scenes in Parliament, " we witness leading representatives paying their respects to one of Britain's greatest statesmen. Among them is Sir William Harcourt, whose appreciation for Mr Gladstone is evident. As one of The Leading Men of the Liberal Party, Sir William Harcourt stood alongside other influential figures striving for progressive change. Their collective efforts shaped policies that would impact society for years to come. The Funeral of Mr Gladstone saw Westminster Abbey filled with grief-stricken mourners bidding farewell to a national icon. In this poignant lithograph capturing the cortege passing along its nave, we spot Sir William Harcourt among those paying their last respects. "A Lesson in Empire making" depicts an era when Britain expanded its influence across continents. Through his involvement with The British South Africa Select Committee and Sketches at Parnell Inquiry Commission Court, Sir William Harcourt played a crucial role in shaping imperial policies and investigating matters vital to national interests. Late-night sittings were not uncommon in Parliament as politicians debated pressing issues into dawn's early hours.