Samual Sandys (1694–1770)
Date: 1694 – 1770
Medium: Oil on canvas
Measurements: H 120 x W 100 cm (E)
Artist: unknown artist
Work type: Painting
Acquisition method: H 120 x W 100 cm (E)
The eldest son of Edwin Sandys of Greenwich sat for Worcester from 1718 until he became Lord Sandys in December 1743.
Became a Privy Councillor in 1742, Chancellor and Under Treasurer of the Exchequer and a Lord at the Treasury, 1742-1743, Chief Justice in Eyre South of Trent 1755-1756, and North of Trent 1759-1761. Speaker at the House of Lords 1756-1767.
Location: Guildhall Second Floor – Assembly Room