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Charles James Fox, dangerously ill, visited by an entourage of interested factions; representing the social and ministerial conflict surrounding him. Aquatint after J. Gillray, 1806.

Lord Goderich shaving, and Lord Howick shoeing, a group of slaves: referring to the abolitionists. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1832.

John Bull being examined by eight doctors representing politicians, who diagnose his illness as cholera. Lithograph, ca. 1832.

The Prince Regent, his head irradiated, opens a bag containing cats; a cat with the head of Lord Eldon leaps on to a rat with the head of Lord Grey. Aquatint, 1811.

A man being restrained in a chair while a doctor and nurse prepare to give him some medicine; referring to English politicians' feelings towards Daniel O'Connell. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1833.

John Bull presented as the Chinese labourer Hoo Loo surrounded by surgeons discussing the removal of his tumor; referring to British political reform. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1831.

Charles James Fox, dangerously ill, visited by an entourage of interested factions; representing the social and ministerial conflict surrounding him. Coloured etching by J. Gillray, 1806.

John Bull as a patient, in disarray, reclines on a sofa and receives medical treatment from politicians. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1813.

King William IV leads a leap-frog procession down a hill, Lord Grey tumbles over his head knocking off his crown. Coloured lithograph by John Doyle, 1831.

King William IV sits on a stool of 'repentance' turning in despair towards the prime minister, Lord Grey and Chancellor Brougham as Queen Adelaide stands behind with her fist clenched. Lithograph by R. Seymour, 1832.

The peoples' penny pictures. No.1, December 8, 1832 : My friends and fellow countrymen, it is high time you should know what is going on.

Earl Grey pamphlets collection.

Speech of the Right Honourable Viscount Howick, in the House of Commons, on Thursday, March 26th, 1807 : stating the circumstances which led to the change of administration.

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Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845

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Earl Grey pamphlets collection.

Speech of the Right Honourable Viscount Howick, in the House of Commons, on Thursday, March 26th, 1807 : stating the circumstances which led to the change of administration.