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Beaconsfield Collection (#3)

Beaconsfield, a town steeped in history and charm, holds many fascinating tales within its borders

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill

Benjamin Disraeli, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Benjamin Disraeli, c1835, (1904). After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870). Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC

Background imageBeaconsfield 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 imageBeaconsfield Collection: Hughenden Manor, c1900. Artist: JP Starling

Hughenden Manor, c1900. Artist: JP Starling
Hughenden Manor, c1900. Hughenden Manor is a red brick Victorian mansion, located near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales. [Cassell and Company Ltd

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Lord Beaconsfield and Lord Salisbury at Charing Cross Railway Station, 1896

Lord Beaconsfield and Lord Salisbury at Charing Cross Railway Station, 1896
Arrival of Lord Beaconsfield (1804-1881) and Lord Salisbury (1830-1903) at Charing Cross Railway Station, 1875. From The Life and Times of The Right Honourable The Marquis of Salisbury, K.G

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman, 19th century (1956)

Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman, 19th century (1956). Disraeli (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Humpty Dumpty, 1878 (1895)

Humpty Dumpty, 1878 (1895). First rough pencil sketch for Punch cartoon Disraeli and Cyprus supporting a Humpty Dumpty figure representing the Ottoman Empire sitting on top of a wall representing

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: The Political Pas de Deux, 1878 (1895)

The Political Pas de Deux, 1878 (1895). Lord Salisbury and Disraeli, both admitted to the Order of the Garter for their efforts at the Congress of Berlin

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Whos to Pay?, 1878. Artist: Swain

Whos to Pay?, 1878. Artist: Swain
Whos to Pay?, 1878. British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli and a personification of India wearing a sari. Behind is a map of Indias North West Frontier and Afghanistan

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Isaac D Israeli, British writer and scholar, c1840 (1878)

Isaac D Israeli, British writer and scholar, c1840 (1878). Isaac D Israeli (1766-1848) was the father of the British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Tomb of Edmund Waller, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 1840. Artist: C J Smith

Tomb of Edmund Waller, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 1840. Artist: C J Smith
Tomb of Edmund Waller, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 1840. Monument to Edmund Waller (1606-1687), English politician and poet

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli introducing his reform bill in the House of Commons, c1867

Benjamin Disraeli introducing his reform bill in the House of Commons, c1867. Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and as British Prime Minister

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Hughenden Manor, Earl of Beaconsfield, c1880

Hughenden Manor, Earl of Beaconsfield, c1880. Hughenden is best known for having been the home of the 19th century Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, who purhased it in 1848

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: The Way of the Wind, 1878. Artist: Swain

The Way of the Wind, 1878. Artist: Swain
The Way of the Wind, 1878. Caricature of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881). From Punch (or the London Charivari) magazine (1878)

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) reading letters in the porch of Hughenden Lodge, 19th century

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) reading letters in the porch of Hughenden Lodge, 19th century
Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881} reading letters in the porch of Hughenden Lodge, 19th century

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Maria D Israeli (d1847), motter of Benjamin Disraeli, early 19th century

Maria D Israeli (d1847), motter of Benjamin Disraeli, early 19th century

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: St Michaels Church and the grave of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), late 19th century

St Michaels Church and the grave of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), late 19th century

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) meeting with Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), Berlin, 1878

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) meeting with Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), Berlin, 1878

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: St Michaels Church, late 19th century

St Michaels Church, late 19th century. St Micheals Church is on the grounds of Hughenden Manor, home of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli (1808-1881) receiving the freedom of the city of London, 1878

Benjamin Disraeli (1808-1881) receiving the freedom of the city of London, 1878

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: St George and the Dragon (After the Performance), 1878. Artist: Swain

St George and the Dragon (After the Performance), 1878. Artist: Swain
St George and the Dragon (After the Performance), 1878. The Earl of Beaconsfield has arrived at Hughenden Manor for a few weeks rest. From Punch (or the London Charivari) (1878)

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: A Blaze of Triumph!, 1878. Artist: Swain

A Blaze of Triumph!, 1878. Artist: Swain
A Blaze of Triumph!, 1878. From Punch (or the London Charivari) magazine, 1878

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Otium Cum Diz!, 1878. Artist: Swain

Otium Cum Diz!, 1878. Artist: Swain
Otium Cum Diz!, 1878. Caricature of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881). From Punch (or the London Charivari} magazine (1878)

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: A Bad Example, 1878. Artist: Swain

A Bad Example, 1878. Artist: Swain
A Bad Example, 1878. Satirical cartoon featuring Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881). From Punch (or the London Charivari) magazine (1878)

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), prime minister of Great Britain and 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1892

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), prime minister of Great Britain and 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1892. Artist: R Taylor
Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), prime minister of Great Britain and 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1892. From the Illustrated London News (23 April 1892)

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Humpty Dumpty, 1878. Artist: John Tenniel

Humpty Dumpty, 1878. Artist: John Tenniel
Humpty Dumpty, 1878. Caricature featuring Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881). From Punch (or the London Charivari) magazine (1878)

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Lord Beaconsfields house, 19, Curzon Street, Mayfair, London, 1900

Lord Beaconsfields house, 19, Curzon Street, Mayfair, London, 1900. The home of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) who served twice as British prime minister

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Lord Beaconsfields last appearance, House of Commons, late 19th century, (1900). Artist: Swain

Lord Beaconsfields last appearance, House of Commons, late 19th century, (1900). Artist: Swain
Lord Beaconsfields last appearance in the peers gallery of the House of Commons, late 19th century, (1900). Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) served twice as British prime minister

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: The queen at High Wycombe railway station during a visit to Hughenden, late 19th century, (1900)

The queen at High Wycombe railway station during a visit to Hughenden, late 19th century, (1900). Queen Victoria visits the Buckinghamshire country home of Benjamin Disraeli, twice prime minister

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Hughenden Manor, Buckinghamshire, 1900

Hughenden Manor, Buckinghamshire, 1900. The Georgian mansion of Hughenden was the residence of Benjamin Disraeli from 1848 until 1881

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Lord Beaconsfield at a banquet in the Guildhall, late 19th century, (1900). Artist: Swain

Lord Beaconsfield at a banquet in the Guildhall, late 19th century, (1900). Artist: Swain
Lord Beaconsfield at a banquet in the Guildhall, late 19th century, (1900). Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) served twice as British prime minister

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Mr Disraeli in his youth, 19th century

Mr Disraeli in his youth, 19th century. Portrait of British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) when young. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Mr Gladstone attacking Mr Disraelis first budget, 1852

Mr Gladstone attacking Mr Disraelis first budget, 1852. A debate in the House of Commons between William Ewart Gladstone MP (1809-1898) and Benjamin Disraeli MP (1804-1881)

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Prime Minister, 1881

Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Prime Minister, 1881. Disraeli (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, 19th century English statesman and literary figure, (1905)

Benjamin Disraeli, 19th century English statesman and literary figure, (1905). Disraeli (1804-1881) was Prime Minister in 1868 and again from 1874-1880. Supplement to The Bookman, 1905

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Beaconsfield Gold Mines, Tasmania, Australia, 1886

Beaconsfield Gold Mines, Tasmania, Australia, 1886. Gold was discovered near Beaconsfield in 1869 and the town boomed after mining began in 1877

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, 19th century British Conservative statesman and writer

Benjamin Disraeli, 19th century British Conservative statesman and writer. First elected to Parliament in 1837, Disraeli (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, (detail), 1881. Artist: John Everett Millais

Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, (detail), 1881. Artist: John Everett Millais
Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, (detail), 1881

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: New Crowns for Old Ones!, Benjamin Disraeli offering the crown of India to Queen Victoria, 1876

New Crowns for Old Ones!, Benjamin Disraeli offering the crown of India to Queen Victoria, 1876. Artist: John Tenniel
New Crowns for Old Ones!, Benjamin Disraeli offering the crown of India to Queen Victoria, 1876. Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India on 1 May 1876. Cartoon from Punch, London, 15 April 1876

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel

Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season, 1869. Disraeli congratulating Gladstone on the Sovereigns speech at Opening of Parliament

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881), British Conservative statesman, 1878

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881), British Conservative statesman, 1878. Disraeli was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Benjamin Disraeli, British Conservative, cartoon from Punch, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel

Benjamin Disraeli, British Conservative, cartoon from Punch, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81) British Conservative statesman, cartoon from Punch, 1864. Now, I am on the side of the Angels

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Peace with Honour, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain

Peace with Honour, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Peace with Honour, 1881. Britannia wears full mourning in honour of Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield. The former Conservative Prime Minister died on 19th April 1881

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Endymion, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain

Endymion, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Endymion, 1880. Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, is the former Conservative Prime Minister. Now in opposition, he had used his free time to publish what would be his final novel, Endymion

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Hares Skins! Rabbists Skins!, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain

Hares Skins! Rabbists Skins!, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Hares Skins! Rabbists Skins!, 1880. Sir William Harcourt, the Liberal Home Secretary, is depicted trying to sell his hare and rabbit skins, whilst the former Prime Minister

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Empress and Earl, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain

Empress and Earl, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Empress and Earl, 1876. The Conservative Prime Minister, Disraeli, accepts the title of Earl of Beaconsfield from Her Majesty, Queen Victoria

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Left Luggage, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain

Left Luggage, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Left Luggage, 1876. Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, stands with all his luggage on a railway platform. As the current session of parliament came to an end for the Summer Recess

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: The Sphinx is silent, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Sphinx is silent, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Sphinx is silent, 1876. The Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, is here depicted as a great Sphinx, whilst, below him

Background imageBeaconsfield Collection: Deserted !, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain

Deserted !, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Deserted !, 1875. Mr Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, stands on the right with his Lord Chancellor, Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns



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Beaconsfield, a town steeped in history and charm, holds many fascinating tales within its borders. One cannot mention Beaconsfield without acknowledging its most famous resident, Benjamin Disraeli. Known for his political prowess and literary genius, Disraeli's presence still lingers in the air. In the pages of Vanity Fair, Disraeli was immortalized as a prominent figure of his time. His captivating personality and sharp wit made him a favorite subject for artists like Edgar Wallace to capture on film. The iconic image showcases the essence of this enigmatic statesman. DISRAELI (1804-1881), an influential force in British politics, left an indelible mark with his powerful parliamentary speeches. His words resonated with conviction and purpose, shaping the course of history. Even amidst political turmoil, life continued to unfold in Beaconsfield. In 1946, Miss Mary Churchill announced her engagement here - a momentous occasion that brought joy to the community. Disraeli's connection with royalty was undeniable; he even accompanied Queen Victoria during her visit to Beaconsfield. This historic event solidified their bond and further elevated Disraeli's status as an esteemed statesman. Artistic depictions captured Disraeli's essence beautifully; one such sketch by Joseph Swain showcased him presenting "The Conservative Programme" in 1872. This artwork symbolizes his unwavering dedication to conservative principles that shaped national policies during his tenure. Photographs serve as windows into the past; original carte-de-visite photographs offer glimpses into Disraeli's world - capturing moments frozen in time forevermore. Downey Photo portrays him exuding confidence while D'Orsay captures his elegance effortlessly. Beyond its association with Disraeli lies another facet - its picturesque landscapes depicted on Victorian maps from the 1840s. These maps showcase Buckinghamshire's beauty and highlight how Beaconsfield has evolved over the years.