Description:John Villiers Stuart, 5th Marquess Townshend (1831-1899) of Tamworth Castle. The Castle was opened to the public in 1899, after being bought at auction by Tamworth Corporation for £3,000 from the 5th Marquess Townshend in 1897. He was Liberal Member of Parliament for Tamworth 1856-1863.
Engraving by S.W. Reynolds after a painting by E. La Chritel.