A sonnet by Gladstone.

An article written on Gladstone by Thos. W. Herringshaw in 1888, from 'Prominent Men and Women of the Day'.

Introduction, early career, Prime Minister. "To many he represented the best qualities of Victorian England".

A Marxist view of Gladstone's achievements.

The dominant personality of the Liberal Party from 1868 to 1894. Prime minister four times. Free Trade, Irish Land Act, Reform Act. Disliked by Queen Victoria.

Although born in Liverpool, both Gladstone's parents were Scottish.

An archive of letters and books by or about Gladstone; most viewable in facsimile or downloadable as (OCR) text. N.B. also click Next as most are on the next page.

St Deiniol's in Flintshire was founded by Gladstone to contain his private library, which he gave to the nation. Britain's only residential library, the site includes how to get there and accommodation rates.

In The Columbia Encyclopedia: Sixth Edition.

William Ewart Gladstone 1809 - 1898. A clearly written piece, with timeline.

Statue at the Wool Exchange, Bradford.

Gladstone and the fight for Home Rule.

Sent three days after his first Budget Speech, which was "one of the most wonderful passages of persuasive reasoning in the records of Parliament", but had failed to persuade this taxpayer why he should pay £2 1s. 8d. per annum extra.

Lord Jenkins, author of a recent Gladstone biography, on the reading habits of William Ewart Gladstone.

Index to 99 portraits and photographs of Gladstone at the National Portrait Gallery. Gladstone was a trustee of the Gallery.

A discussion of the events shown in letters of the time.

Précis of the book by Agatha Ramm.

Also contains links with further information on the various subjects mentioned.

Burial site in in Westminster Abbey, portrait, biography, related interments, and interactive visitor comments from Find A Grave.

A political history of Gladstone, with quotes, bibliography, a drawing of the young Gladstone, and a later cartoon by Tenniel.