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1812 election notice from the Enoch Wood scrapbook - "The fate of the community..."

In the 1800s, an election would be among the biggest local attractions of the year. The main event Thousands would flock to hear the candidates' outdoor speeches, where they could find singing, ...

6th Earl of Dartmouth

Lithograph print. A caricature of William Heneage Legge, 6th Earl of Dartmouth (1851-1936) of Patshull Hall by 'Stuff'. Appeared in 'Vanity Fair' October 10th 1895. He was Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire ...

Alfred F. Bird

Lithograph print. A caricature of Alfred Frederick Bird (1849-1922) by 'Spy', with caption 'A Midland Imperialist' . Appeared in 'Vanity Fair' 13th September 1908. He was a Birmingham based businessman, ...

Arthur Mainwaring

Arthur Mainwaring (1668-1712, here spelled Manwaringe) of Ightfield, near Whitchurch, Shropshire. he was a poet, editor and Whig politician. An engraving by I. Simon after a painting by Sir Godfrey ...

Ben Tillet and John Ward

Lithograph print. A caricature of Ben Tillet (left) and John Ward by 'Spy', with caption 'Labour men' . Appeared in 'Vanity Fair' 29th July 1908. Benjamin Tillett (1860–1943) was a socialist, trade ...

Canvassing during a General Election, Eccleshall,

Major Hugh Fraser, Conservative candidate, successfully contested the Stafford Constituency in the 1951 General Election. He is seen here canvassing in High Street.

Charles Pelham Villiers

Lithographic print. A caricature of Charles Pelham Villiers (1802-1898) published in Vanity Fair, 31 August 1872. He was elected as Liberal Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton in 1835 and held the ...

Charles, 1st Baron Talbot

Charles Chetwynd Talbot, 1st Baron Talbot of Hensol (1684-1737), Lord High Chancellor 1733-1737. He was the eldest son of William Talbot, Bishop of Durham, a descendant of the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury. ...

Charles, 1st Baron Talbot

Charles Chetwynd Talbot, 1st Baron Talbot of Hensol (1684-1737), Lord High Chancellor 1733-1737. He was the eldest son of William Talbot, Bishop of Durham, a descendant of the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury. ...

Charter Night Dinner, Stone Round Table

Pictured are officials and guests at the charter night dinner of the Stone Round Table which was held at the Crown Hotel and attended by around 130 members and their guests. Stone Round Table was founded ...

Cromartie Sutherland Leveson-Gower , 4th Duke of Sutherland

Cromartie Sutherland Leveson-Gower , 4th Duke of Sutherland (1851-1913) of Trentham Hall. He was Member of Parliament for Sutherland 1874-1886. Mezzotint after Herkomer. Published by G.T. Bagguley, ...

David Kidney MP visits RAF Stafford

David Kidney MP pictured in the Gun Bay during his visit to RAF Stafford. Mr Kidney was Member of Parliament for Stafford from 1 May 1997 to 12 April 2010. RAF Stafford was formed 1 December 1939 following ...

Dr. Edward Vaughan Kenealy

Lithograph print. A caricature of Dr. Edward Vaughan Hyde Kenealy (1819-1880), Irish barrister and writer, by 'Spy', with caption 'the claimant's council'. Appeared in 'Vanity Fair' 13th September 1873. ...

Dudley Francis Stuart Ryder, 3rd Earl of Harrowby

Portrait of Dudley Francis Stuart Ryder, 4th Baron Harrowby, Viscount Sandon, 3rd Earl of Harrowby (1831-1900). He was Liberal Member of Parliament for Lichfield 1856-1859 and played a prominent role ...

Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby

Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby (1798-1882) of Sandon Hall. Viscount Sandon between 1809 and 1847, he succeeded his father as Earl in 1847. he was Member of Parliament for Tiverton 1819-1831 and for ...

Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby

Lithograph print. A caricature of Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby(1798-1882), politician, by 'Spy'. Appeared in 'Vanity Fair' April 8th 1871. He was Member of Parliament 1819-1847 for Tiverton and ...

Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby

Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby (1798-1882) of Sandon Hall. Viscount Sandon between 1809 and 1847, he succeeded his father as Earl in 1847. he was Member of Parliament for Tiverton 1819-1831 and ...

Earl of Bradford, 'Master of the Horse'

Lithograph print. A caricature of Orlando George Charles Bridgeman, 3rd Earl of Bradford (1819-1898) of Weston Park, Member of Parliament for Wigan. Appeared in 'Vanity Fair' October 24th 1874. His signature ...