Henry Matthews
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Henry Matthews has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History. Appears in the episode as the government figure in conflict with Warren over rewards and policing strategy, reflecting political pressure during the murders.
Henry Matthews, 1st Viscount Llandaff, was an English lawyer and Conservative politician. He is best remembered for his role in the 1885 Sir Charles Dilke divorce trial and for his tenure as Home Secretary from 1886 to 1892.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Home Secretary |
| Affiliation | British Government |
| Field | Politics |
| Active | 1826–1913 |
What do podcasts say about Henry Matthews?
3 quotes, recorded on The Rest Is History.
The Home Office hate the thought of rewards because they say a reward is basically invitation to hoaxes.
The Rest Is History · · EpisodeYou've got a Tory government home secretary Henry Matthews.
The Rest Is History · · EpisodeThe star is calling the home secretary Henry Matthews.
The Rest Is History · · Episode
Who talks about Henry Matthews on podcasts?
Henry Matthews came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- Jack The Ripper: The Killer Strikes Again on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025)
- Jack The Ripper: History's Darkest Mystery on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025)
- Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025)
What is Henry Matthews mentioned alongside?
Henry Matthews is most often mentioned alongside Mary Ann Nichols (Polly Nichols), White Chapel and East London Advertiser.
Affiliated with: Mary Ann Nichols (Polly Nichols)
Mentioned together: White Chapel, East London Advertiser, Scotland Yard, SEG tariff, Metropolitan Police, Home Office, East End of London, Annie Chapman, Hive, Hive app