Robert Walpole, 18th century English statesman mb-artist Henry_Perronet_Briggs View of St Sepulchre Church

View of St Sepulchre Church

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View of Fore Street and St Giles without Cripplegate

John Ellis served as an active member of the Corporation of London from 1750 to 1790

Colour plate taken from the book Pictures of English History

Robert Walpole, 18th century English statesman mb-artist Henry_Perronet_Briggs View of St Sepulchre ChurchRobert Walpole, 18th century English statesman. Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676 1745) is regarded as Britain's first Prime Minister. His administration lasted from 1721 until he resigned in 1742, longer than that of any Prime Minister since. Lantern slide.