Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

The Cock Pit NPG D41403

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean

A barrister, he came to prominence in 1812 with his successful defence of one of the leading Luddites, John Ingham, charged with the capital offences of rioting and destroying machinery. As an MP from 1818 he held many influential positions including Lord Chancellor (three times) and Chief Baron of the Exchequer. He served, unusually, under both Tory and Whig governments but was loyal to the Tory party. It was said of him that his 'path to power was through the wreck of all political consistency'.... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.