Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1846–1852 and 1865–1866 (1792–1878)

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An ill marsupial creature with a human head and long tail is seated in a chair being treated by two nurses; representing Daniel O'Connell's role in the County Carlow election of 1835. Coloured lithograph by R. Seymour, 1835.

British inventors, politicians and military men, gathered in a room at Buckingham Palace. Engraving by C.G. Lewis, 1863, after T.J. Barker.

John Russell mixing a large concoction surrounded by a semi-circle of politicians on latrines; representing the Reform Bill which disenfranchised sixty 'rotten' boroughs. Coloured etching by C.J. Grant, 1831.

Dressed as a beadle Joseph Hume kicks over a basket containing oranges, the wares of the Duke of Cumberland who is dressed as a female street seller. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1836.

A patient refusing the prescriptions of opposing doctors; referring to Russell's refusal to take any further part in electoral reform. Coloured lithograph by John Doyle, 1837.

Phrenological head of Baron Lyndhurst as former Lord Chancellor. Lithograph attributed to J. Doyle, ca. 1844.

A doctor and nurse prescribing new medicines for their patient; representing Britain under a new government. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1842.

A deerhound and a terrier with human heads in domestic settings. Caricature of a painting by E. H. Landseer. Chalk lithograph.

An elephant running wild with Lord Auckland in its trunk. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.

British inventors, politicians and military men: a key to the identities of the sitters. Engraving by C.G. Lewis, 1863, after T.J. Barker.

British politicians as acrobats at a fair: performances by Lord John Russell balancing on a pole inscribed "Irish corporation billl...", Daniel O'Connell swallowing a sword inscribed "Repeal", and Thomas Spring-Rice balancing on his chin an object with a picture of a church, watched by political onlookers. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1837.

The First Lord of the Admiralty, Lord Minto, is thrown overboard by Lord Melbourne, Lord Palmerston and Lord Duncannon during a storm. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1838.

A quack and a clown on stage presenting their wares to a hostile audience; referring to various politicians reactions to the replacement of the fixed duty on corn. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1841.

A sick old woman seated between two doctors each prescribing different medication; representing Wellington's and Russell's opposing political views. Coloured etching, 1831.

Russell Institution, Great Coram Street, London: the facade, with passers-by. Engraving by J. Carter after T. H. Shepherd 1828.

Observations on the arrangements connected with the relief of the sick poor; addressed in a letter to the Right Honourable the Lord John Russell ... / by John Yelloly.

Letters to the Rt. Hon. Lord John Russell ... on the drainage of the Metropolis, state of the Thames, and waste of fertilizing matter / with an appendix, containing statements respecting the impracticability of the plan of the Metropolitan Sewage Company.

Observations on the arrangements connected with the relief of the sick poor : addressed in a letter to the Right Honourable the Lord John Russell / by John Yelloly.

A statement of the population, etc., etc. of the town of Sheffield, with a view to its being comprehended in the motion about to be made by Lord John Russell, to enable Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds, to return members to Parliament / [Anon].

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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell

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Observations on the arrangements connected with the relief of the sick poor; addressed in a letter to the Right Honourable the Lord John Russell ... / by John Yelloly.

Russell Institution, Great Coram Street, London: the facade, with passers-by. Engraving by J. Carter after T. H. Shepherd 1828.

Letters to the Rt. Hon. Lord John Russell ... on the drainage of the Metropolis, state of the Thames, and waste of fertilizing matter / with an appendix, containing statements respecting the impracticability of the plan of the Metropolitan Sewage Company.

Observations on the arrangements connected with the relief of the sick poor : addressed in a letter to the Right Honourable the Lord John Russell / by John Yelloly.

A statement of the population, etc., etc. of the town of Sheffield, with a view to its being comprehended in the motion about to be made by Lord John Russell, to enable Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds, to return members to Parliament / [Anon].

John Russell, 1st Earl Russell

Images from the collections

Images by John Russell, 1st Earl Russell

Images featuring John Russell, 1st Earl Russell

Works from the collections

Observations on the arrangements connected with the relief of the sick poor; addressed in a letter to the Right Honourable the Lord John Russell ... / by John Yelloly.

Russell Institution, Great Coram Street, London: the facade, with passers-by. Engraving by J. Carter after T. H. Shepherd 1828.

Letters to the Rt. Hon. Lord John Russell ... on the drainage of the Metropolis, state of the Thames, and waste of fertilizing matter / with an appendix, containing statements respecting the impracticability of the plan of the Metropolitan Sewage Company.

Observations on the arrangements connected with the relief of the sick poor : addressed in a letter to the Right Honourable the Lord John Russell / by John Yelloly.

A statement of the population, etc., etc. of the town of Sheffield, with a view to its being comprehended in the motion about to be made by Lord John Russell, to enable Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds, to return members to Parliament / [Anon].

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