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Asquith Collection

Background imageAsquith Collection: British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith visiting Ireland, 1914 (1951)

British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith visiting Ireland, 1914 (1951). Asquith visiting Ireland during the trouble over Irish Home Rule

Background imageAsquith Collection: The Chance of a Lifetime (From Punch), 1911. Creator: Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942)

The Chance of a Lifetime (From Punch), 1911. Creator: Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942)
The Chance of a Lifetime (From Punch), 1911. Private Collection

Background imageAsquith Collection: A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Background imageAsquith Collection: Crowds waiting outside Downing Street in London for news about... war, July 1914, (1933)

Crowds waiting outside Downing Street in London for news about... war, July 1914, (1933)
Crowds waiting outside Downing Street in London for news about whether Britain is going to war, July 1914, (1933). Shall It Be War or Peace

Background imageAsquith Collection: The Duchess at Bisham Abbey, 1928. Creator: Unknown

The Duchess at Bisham Abbey, 1928. Creator: Unknown
The Duchess at Bisham Abbey, 1928. Portrait of the then Duchess of York, (future Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, 1900-2002), at Bisham Abbey in Berkshire

Background imageAsquith Collection: Suffragettes trying to speak to the Prime Minister, London, 1908

Suffragettes trying to speak to the Prime Minister, London, 1908. Olive Fergus (left) and Mrs Frank Corbet flank Prime Minister Herbert Asquith (1852-1928)

Background imageAsquith Collection: The Human Letters dispatched by Jessie Kenney to Mr Asquith at 10 Downing Street, London, 1909

The Human Letters dispatched by Jessie Kenney to Mr Asquith at 10 Downing Street, London, 1909. Part of the campaign by the suffragette movement to win the vote for women

Background imageAsquith Collection: Mr Asquith watching men adjusting fuses, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Mr Asquith watching men adjusting fuses, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), British Liberal politician, was Prime Minister at the time

Background imageAsquith Collection: The launching of the War Loan, 1915

The launching of the War Loan, 1915.The platform at the great Guildhall meeting in support of the new loan. Mr. Asquith is seen speaking, with Mr

Background imageAsquith Collection: Mr. Asquith inspecting the Royal Flying Corps, 1915

Mr. Asquith inspecting the Royal Flying Corps, 1915. Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith (1852-1928), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916

Background imageAsquith Collection: Lady Oxford says It Is Popular To Be Liberal With Booths Gin, And Then The Party Will Be Top Of T

Lady Oxford says It Is Popular To Be Liberal With Booths Gin, And Then The Party Will Be Top Of The Poll, c1935 (1935). Margaret Emma Alice ( Margot ) Asquith (nee Tennant)

Background imageAsquith Collection: Larking with the Girls, 1906

Larking with the Girls, 1906. A cartoon featuring Prime Minister Asquith on the theme of womens suffrage. Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928)

Background imageAsquith Collection: Recruits waiting outside the Central London Recruiting Depot, 1914

Recruits waiting outside the Central London Recruiting Depot, 1914. When World War I began in 1914 men rushed to join up and go to war

Background imageAsquith Collection: The Great Recruiting Meeting at the London Guildhall, 1914

The Great Recruiting Meeting at the London Guildhall, 1914. On the 4th September 1914 Prime Minster Asquith (1852-1928) began a recruitment drive at Londons Guildhall

Background imageAsquith Collection: Waiting to enter the Guildhall for Mr. Asquiths first great call to arms meeting, 1914

Waiting to enter the Guildhall for Mr. Asquiths first great call to arms meeting, 1914. On the 4th September 1914 Prime Minster Asquith (1852-1928) began a recruitment drive at Londons Guildhall

Background imageAsquith Collection: Herbert Asquith at the front, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920)

Herbert Asquith at the front, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920). Asquith was British Prime Minister until 1916. Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in

Background imageAsquith Collection: Herbert Asquith, British politician, (c1920). Artist: Walton Adams

Herbert Asquith, British politician, (c1920). Artist: Walton Adams
Herbert Asquith, British politician, (c1920). Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928) served as Liberal Prime Minister 1908-1916

Background imageAsquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, British Prime Minister, 1926

Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, British Prime Minister, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, British Prime Minister, 1926. Portrait of Liberal politician Lord Asquith (1852-1928)

Background imageAsquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith, British Liberal statesman, c1913

Herbert Henry Asquith, British Liberal statesman, c1913. Asquith (1852-1928) served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1905 until 1908, and as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1908 to 1916

Background imageAsquith Collection: Lord Asquith (1852-1928), Earl of Oxford, British Liberal Statesman, 1925-1928

Lord Asquith (1852-1928), Earl of Oxford, British Liberal Statesman, 1925-1928
Lord Asquith, Earl of Oxford, British Liberal Statesman, 1925-1928. Asquith served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1905 to 1908 and Prime Minister between 1908 and 1916

Background imageAsquith Collection: Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), British Liberal statesman, 1904. Artist: Spy

Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), British Liberal statesman, 1904. Artist: Spy
Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), British Liberal statesman, 1904. Asquith was Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1905 to 1908 and Prime Minister between 1908 and 1916


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