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Philip Smith Collection

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Inside the clock face of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905

Inside the clock face of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 16th century (c1905)

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 16th century (c1905). Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, British statesman, 1846 (c1905)

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, British statesman, 1846 (c1905). Palmerston (1784-1865) served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid 19th century

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Small Vase, c. 1939. Creator: Philip Smith

Small Vase, c. 1939. Creator: Philip Smith
Small Vase, c. 1939

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Bowl, 1938. Creator: Philip Smith

Bowl, 1938. Creator: Philip Smith
Bowl, 1938

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Meat Dish, c. 1939. Creator: Philip Smith

Meat Dish, c. 1939. Creator: Philip Smith
Meat Dish, c. 1939

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Pitcher, 1938. Creator: Philip Smith

Pitcher, 1938. Creator: Philip Smith
Pitcher, 1938

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Small Jug, 1938. Creator: Philip Smith

Small Jug, 1938. Creator: Philip Smith
Small Jug, 1938

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Two Handled Jar - Stoneware, c. 1939. Creator: Philip Smith

Two Handled Jar - Stoneware, c. 1939. Creator: Philip Smith
Two Handled Jar - Stoneware, c. 1939

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Stoneware Jar, c. 1939. Creator: Philip Smith

Stoneware Jar, c. 1939. Creator: Philip Smith
Stoneware Jar, c. 1939

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Preserve Jar, 1938. Creator: Philip Smith

Preserve Jar, 1938. Creator: Philip Smith
Preserve Jar, 1938

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The coronation procession of George II, 1727 (c1905)

The coronation procession of George II, 1727 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The Terrace, afternoon tea, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905

The Terrace, afternoon tea, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Promenade at Westminster crowded with its members. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Parliament Offering the Crown to William and Mary, 1689, (late 18th century)

Parliament Offering the Crown to William and Mary, 1689, (late 18th century). Historical scene in the Banqueting Hall, Whitehall

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, early 17th century, (c1902-1905)

Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, early 17th century, (c1902-1905)
Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, Westminster, London, early 17th century, (c1902-1905). A prisoner at the bar receiving an admonition from the Speaker

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Testis Ovat, Titus Oates in the pillory, 17th century (c1905)

Testis Ovat, Titus Oates in the pillory, 17th century (c1905). Testis Ovat is an anagram of Oates name. An Anglican priest, he made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Disraelis first speech in the House of Commons, 19th century (c1905)

Disraelis first speech in the House of Commons, 19th century (c1905). Benjamin Disraeli, British Conservative statesman, was first elected to Parliament in 1837

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Bird s-eye view of the Palace of Westminster, London, c1560, (c1902-1905)

Bird s-eye view of the Palace of Westminster, London, c1560, (c1902-1905). The parliament buildings, Westminster Abbey and the River Thames, taken from Aggass Map of Westminster

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Parliament of Edward I, 13th century, (c1905)

Parliament of Edward I, 13th century, (c1905). After a work from the collection of the Society of Antiquities. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Queen Elizabeth I in Parliament, 16th century, (c1902-1905)

Queen Elizabeth I in Parliament, 16th century, (c1902-1905). The ancient chamber of the Palace erected in the 12th Century, the Commons are shown crowding at the Bar

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Sir William Vernon Harcourt, British Liberal statesman, 19th century. Artist: Elliott & Fry

Sir William Vernon Harcourt, British Liberal statesman, 19th century. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, British Liberal statesman, 19th century. Portrait of William Vernon Harcourt, (1827-1904) published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Downing Street, Westminster, 19th century, (c1902-1905)

Downing Street, Westminster, 19th century, (c1902-1905). View of the British prime ministers residence before the government offices on the west side were built

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Whitehall, 18th century, (c1902-1905)

Whitehall, 18th century, (c1902-1905). A view of the Banqueting Hall, looking towards Charing Cross. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Hoisting the Union Jack, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, c1905

Hoisting the Union Jack, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, c1905
Hoisting the Union Jack on the Victoria Tower, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, c1905. A ceremony performed daily. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: New Palace Yard, Westminster, London, c1905

New Palace Yard, Westminster, London, c1905. Members of Parliament enter and leave the legislative precincts. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: House of Commons resolution conveying thanks to the Volunteer Yeomanry Corps, c1905

House of Commons resolution conveying thanks to the Volunteer Yeomanry Corps, c1905. The Volunteer Yeomanry Corps was created in response to the threat of a Napoleonic invasion

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The ancient precincts of the Palace of Westminster, London, 1807 (c1905)

The ancient precincts of the Palace of Westminster, London, 1807 (c1905). Thieving lane later named Bow Street. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: William Ewart Gladstone, 19th century British Liberal statesman and prime minister, c1905

William Ewart Gladstone, 19th century British Liberal statesman and prime minister, c1905. William Gladstone (1809-1898) was born in Liverpool

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Joseph Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, c1905. Artist: John Benjamin Stone

Joseph Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, c1905. Artist: John Benjamin Stone
Joseph Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, c1905. Chamberlain (1836-1914) served in the cabinet as President of the Board of Trade and later as Secretary of State for the Colonies

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, British statesman and Prime Minister, 1912

Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, British statesman and Prime Minister, 1912
Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, British statesman and Prime Minister, c1905. A Conservative, Balfour (1848-1930) was Prime Minister from 1902-1905

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The House of Lords during the Home Rule Debate, 1893 (c1905)

The House of Lords during the Home Rule Debate, 1893 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The Marquess of Salisbury, British Prime Minister, 19th century (c1905)

The Marquess of Salisbury, British Prime Minister, 19th century (c1905). Lord Salisbury (1830-1903) was Conservative Prime Minister in 1885, 1886, and 1895-1902

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Hall seen from Parliament Square, London, c1905

The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Hall seen from Parliament Square, London, c1905. The railings in the foreground have since been removed

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The House of Commons in 1846 (c1905)

The House of Commons in 1846 (c1905). Sir Robert Peel speaking on the subject of Free Trade. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Cecil Rhodes, 19th century English-born South African statesman, c1905

Cecil Rhodes, 19th century English-born South African statesman, c1905. Rhodes (1853-1902) made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: David Jenkins, 17th century Welsh judge, c1905

David Jenkins, 17th century Welsh judge, c1905. Jenkins (1582-1663) was a Royalist who was tried before Parliament and imprisoned during the Civil War period

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The Deputy Speakers office, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905

The Deputy Speakers office, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. A private room allotted to Parliamentary officials

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Group of Vote Office messengers, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, c1905

Group of Vote Office messengers, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, c1905. Messengers employed to distribute the votes amongst members

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Swearing in Members at the House of Commons, Westmister, London, c1905

Swearing in Members at the House of Commons, Westmister, London, c1905. Opening of Parliament. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Induction of the Speaker elect, House of Commons, c1905

Induction of the Speaker elect, House of Commons, c1905. The proposer and seconder conduct the Speaker elect, who according to tradition is supposed to show reluctance to be escorted to the Speakers

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The Houses of Parliament, as seen from Victoria Tower, Westminster, London, c1905

The Houses of Parliament, as seen from Victoria Tower, Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: William Court Gully, Speaker of the House of Commons, c1905

William Court Gully, Speaker of the House of Commons, c1905. Gully (1835-1909) served as Speaker from 1895-1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: St Stephens Chapel and the Speakers House, Westminster, London, 1834 (c1905)

St Stephens Chapel and the Speakers House, Westminster, London, 1834 (c1905). A view from the River Thames. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The Royal Throne, House of Lords, Westminster, c1905. Artist: John Benjamin Stone

The Royal Throne, House of Lords, Westminster, c1905. Artist: John Benjamin Stone
The Royal Throne, House of Lords, Westminster, c1905. Photograph from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The opening of Parliament by Queen Victoria, 1856 (c1905)

The opening of Parliament by Queen Victoria, 1856 (c1905). Prince Albert stands by her side. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The House of Peers, with Henry VIII on the Throne, 16th century (c1905)

The House of Peers, with Henry VIII on the Throne, 16th century (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: The Houses of Parliament from Lambeth Palace, Westminster, London, c1905

The Houses of Parliament from Lambeth Palace, Westminster, London, c1905. The Palace of Westminster lies on the north bank of the River Thames

Background imagePhilip Smith Collection: Bell in the tower of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905

Bell in the tower of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)



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