President Gallery

Blackburn Olympic vs. Old Etonians F.A. Cup Final, 1883

Engraving showing a number of scenes from the F.A. Cup Final of 1883, played between Blackburn Olympic and the Old Etonians at Kennington Oval, London. The match was won by Blackburn 2-1. The images show: (top left) A.F. Kinnaird, Captain of the Old Etonians; (top middle) The Main stand; (top right) S.A. Warburton, Captain of Blackburn Olympic; (bottom left) Crossley of Blackburn scoring the decisive goal; (bottom right) the F.A. President presents the Cup to Warburton

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David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street

Lloyd George pictured leaving Downing Street after his resignation with his wife and daughter Megan. His resignation announcement featured in the Court circular of 19th October. Lloyd George was the president of the Board of Trade between 1905-1908 and became the Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1908. His most popular move was to pass the Old Age Pensions Act and the National Insurance Act. He superseded H. H Asquith as coalition Prime Minister, 1916-1922, successfully handling peace negotiations after the war. In 1921 he came upon his most controversial agreement with Sinn Fein for the independence of Southern Ireland. His popularity faded and his party was undecided about their support. In 1922 Lloyd George handed in his resignation

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George V with military leaders during First World War

King George V in army uniform with British and French military leaders during the First World War. They are standing outside General Joffre's chateau at Beauquesne in northern France, where they had met to discuss the results of the Somme offensive. From left to right they are General Joffre, President Poincare, George V, General Foch and General Sir Douglas Haig.
August 1918

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