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A woman as Maria holds a pet lamb in her lap; representing Caroline Norton and her relationship with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Coloured lithograph by H. Heath, ca. 1836.

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

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.

Vignettes of Peel's first ministry. Coloured lithograph, 1835.

The antique statue of Laocoön: Lord Melbourne as Laocoön, Lord John Russell and Thomas Spring-Rice as the two sons, entwined by two serpents with the faces of Lords Brougham and Lyndhurst. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1838.

As Lord Glenelg slumbers in a chair Lord Melbourne takes from his pocket the colonial seals and Lord Duncannon takes the privy seals. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.

A doctor examining a disgruntled patient, John Bull, who is being reassured by his master. Lithograph by Crichton, 1834.

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 woman holds a lamb in her lap while a ram looks on; representing Caroline Norton, her relationship with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne, and the disaffection of her husband. Coloured lithograph, ca. 1836.

A sick man in bed, offered a warming pan by his maid and advice by his physician; representing Lord John Russell being given a seat at Stroud by Melbourne after his defeat in South Devon, looking for support to the radical Daniel O'Connell. Lithograph, 1835.

Lord Durham plays the organ and J.A. Roebuck pumps the bellows while Queen Victoria and Lord Melbourne listen. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.

Thoughts on the best means of lessening the destructive progress of cholera : in a letter addressed to the Right Honourable Viscount Melbourne / by Joshua Brookes.

Essay on the progressive improvement of mankind. An oration, delivered in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, on the day of Commemoration. Monday, Dec. 17, 1798 / [Anon].

On the extermination or annihilation of the Asiatic cholera. To the Right Hon. Viscount Melbourne, Secretary for the Home Department, &c / [Euphemizon].

Extraordinary trial! Norton v. Viscount Melbourne, for crim[inal] con[versation] ... A full and accurate report ... / by an eminent reporter ... Embellished with a portrait and memoir of the Hon. Mrs. Norton. &c., &c.

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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

Images from the collections

Images featuring William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

Works from the collections

Thoughts on the best means of lessening the destructive progress of cholera : in a letter addressed to the Right Honourable Viscount Melbourne / by Joshua Brookes.

Essay on the progressive improvement of mankind. An oration, delivered in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, on the day of Commemoration. Monday, Dec. 17, 1798 / [Anon].

On the extermination or annihilation of the Asiatic cholera. To the Right Hon. Viscount Melbourne, Secretary for the Home Department, &c / [Euphemizon].

Extraordinary trial! Norton v. Viscount Melbourne, for crim[inal] con[versation] ... A full and accurate report ... / by an eminent reporter ... Embellished with a portrait and memoir of the Hon. Mrs. Norton. &c., &c.

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

Images from the collections

Images featuring William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

Works from the collections

Thoughts on the best means of lessening the destructive progress of cholera : in a letter addressed to the Right Honourable Viscount Melbourne / by Joshua Brookes.

Essay on the progressive improvement of mankind. An oration, delivered in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, on the day of Commemoration. Monday, Dec. 17, 1798 / [Anon].

On the extermination or annihilation of the Asiatic cholera. To the Right Hon. Viscount Melbourne, Secretary for the Home Department, &c / [Euphemizon].

Extraordinary trial! Norton v. Viscount Melbourne, for crim[inal] con[versation] ... A full and accurate report ... / by an eminent reporter ... Embellished with a portrait and memoir of the Hon. Mrs. Norton. &c., &c.

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