The Conservative government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland that began in 1828 and ended in 1830 was led by the Duke of Wellington in the House of Lords and Robert Peel in the House of Commons.
Image: Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington (cropped)
Image: Sir robert peel cropped
During his first seven months as prime minister, the Duke chose not to live in the official residence at 10 Downing Street, finding it too small. He moved in only because his own home, Apsley House, required extensive renovations
Canningite government, 1827–1828
The Canningites, led by George Canning and then the Viscount Goderich as First Lord of the Treasury, governed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1827 until 1828.
George Canning led the Government from April 1827. He was succeeded by Lord Goderich upon his death in August.
Portrait of Lord Goderich by Thomas Lawrence c.1824. Goderich led the Government following the death of his predecessor in 1827. His government was replaced in 1828.