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Runney Mead or Magna Charta Island, near Egham, Surrey, 19th century. This place is celebrated in history as the spot where the assembled barons in 1215, obtained from King John
Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). Creator: Thomas-Charles NaudetRetablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). The restoration of Catholic worship - First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
The Reform Bill, 1832 (c1850s). The Rt Hon Earl Grey introduced the Reform Act in Parliament in 1832. It was intended to make wide-ranging changes to the British electoral system
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard GillamCartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889
The Edicts of Charles V, c1861. Creator: Jan August Hendrik LeysThe Edicts of Charles V, c1861. This scene is set in the artist's native Antwerp, identifiable because of the famous church spire in the distance
Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. Creator: UnknownScene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. 'A large order caused extra work, and filled the factory brimful of dangerous missiles...after the men had left
Citoyennes on fait courir le bruit que le divorce est sur le point de nous être refusé... 1848. Creator: Honore DaumierCitoyennes on fait courir le bruit que le divorce est sur le point de nous etre refuse... 1848. - 'Citoyennes...on fait courir le bruit que le divorce est sur le point de nous etre refuse
Cartoon about rent increases brought in by the Commune of Paris, 1871, (c.1871). Creator: Leo SchererCartoon about rent increases brought in by the Commune of Paris, 1871, (c.1871). A bewildered and furious tenant is presented with news of rent increases
View on a Cocoa Plantation in the Island of Granada, 1857. Creator: UnknownView on a Cocoa Plantation in the Island of Granada, 1857. '...a very flourishing estate in the Island of Granada...situated on the side of a lofty mountain, in the parish of St, John
The Common Hall on Corporation Reform, in Guildhall, 1856. Creator: Henry FitzcookThe Common Hall on Corporation Reform, in Guildhall, [London], 1856. Political meeting '...to oppose the London Corporation Bill....the proceedings commenced by the Serjeant-at-Mace calling out
Les arènes législatives, 1870. Creator: Honore DaumierLes arenes legislatives, 1870. Legislative arenas
The Fifteenth Amendment, 1870. Creator: James Carter BeardThe Fifteenth Amendment, 1870
The runaway slaves, Anthony Burns and Thomas Sims, returned to slavery- their march... 1899. Creator: UnknownThe runaway slaves, Anthony Burns and Thomas Sims, returned to slavery- their march through the streets of Boston, 1899
A Modern Hercules, published November 17, 1795. Creator: UnknownA Modern Hercules, published November 17, 1795. '...Or, a Finishing Blow for Poor John Bull'. British prime minister William Pitt, brandishing a club inscribed 'Convention Bill'
Mary Boyle O'Reilly, writer, lecturer on sociology, 1913. Creator: Harris & EwingMary Boyle O'Reilly, writer, lecturer on sociology, 1913. Irish-American social reformer and journalist during World War I. Her companion holds a document labelled 'A Bill'
Woodrow Wilson signing Child Labor Bill, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woodrow Wilson signing Child Labor Bill, 1916Woodrow Wilson signing Child Labor Bill, 1916. President of the United States signing legislation. The Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916, also known as Wick's Bill
Chilon of Sparta, 1596. Creator: Jan MullerChilon of Sparta, 1596
Who Cares?, from Puck, published October 15, 1890. Creator: Charles Jay TaylorWho Cares?, from Puck, published October 15, 1890
John Bull Reading the Extraordinary Red Book, published June 20, 1816. Creator: William ElmesJohn Bull Reading the Extraordinary Red Book, published June 20, 1816
The Fatal Accident at New Hartley Colliery: view from the railway, taken shortly after... 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Fatal Accident at New Hartley Colliery: view from the railway, taken shortly after the catastrophe, 1862. The Hartley Colliery disaster was a coal mining accident in Northumberland, England
Interior of a Power-Loom factory, 1844. Creator: UnknownInterior of a Power-Loom factory, 1844. We are persuaded that the annexed engraving will be interesting to our readers, in connection with the great question of " The Factory Bill
The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K. G. c1860, (c1884The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K.G. c1860, (c1884). Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869)
The Bill of Rights Presented to William and Mary, 1689, (mid 19th century). Creator: UnknownThe Bill of Rights Presented to William and Mary, 1689, (mid 19th century). King William III (1650-1702) and Queen Mary II (1662-1694) of Great Britain agreeing an Act of Parliament
Solon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownSolon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Solon (c630-c560 BC) Athenian statesman, lawmaker and poet who legislated against political, economic and moral decline
King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: UnknownKing John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783
Joseph Hayne Rainey of South Carolina, 1865-1880. Creator: UnknownJoseph Hayne Rainey of South Carolina, 1865-1880. Rainey, Hon. Joseph Hayne of S.C. between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, barber, banker
Joseph H. Rainey, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: UnknownJoseph H. Rainey, between 1860 and 1875. [Politician, barber, banker. Born into slavery, he was the first black person to serve in the United States House of Representatives
Dawes, Hon. Henry L. of Mass, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: UnknownDawes, Hon. Henry L. of Mass, between 1870 and 1880
Panaceas for poor people, Salem, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangePanaceas for poor people, Salem, Oregon, 1939. [ Down with Poverty, Crime, Unemployment - Vote the Townsend Plan - 314 x Yes I Vote for State C.R.A. Bill - God helps those who help the Aged
Lord Brougham of England, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: UnknownLord Brougham of England, ca. 1860-1865
Hon. Henry Laurens Dawes, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: UnknownHon. Henry Laurens Dawes, ca. 1860-1865
Trainman signalling from a "Jim Crow"coach, Saint Augustine, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon ParksSaint Augustine, Florida. Trainman signalling from a " Jim Crow" coach
ERA is for Everyone badge owned by Sally Ride, ca. 1972. Creator: UnknownERA is for Everyone badge owned by Sally Ride, ca. 1972. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was introduced to Congress for the first time in 1923, and passed both houses of Congress in 1972
Straw sombrero hat associated with Civil Rights campaign, Camden, Alabama, 1971-1972The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination (and therefore segregation) based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin
The Fugitive Slave Bill, 1854. Creator: UnknownThis printing of the Fugitive Slave Bill was sponsored by anti-slavery groups as a protest against the new law that required local and state authorities to assist slave owners in retrieving slaves
Charles Sterett Ridgely, 1803. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien FéCharles Sterett Ridgely, 1803
Meeting of the Birmingham Political Union, 1832-33. Creator: Benjamin Robert HaydonMeeting of the Birmingham Political Union, 1832-33. Painting depicts the meeting of the Unions on New Hall Hill, Birmingham May 7th, 1832
Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn, May 1738. Creator: William HogarthStrolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn, May 1738
Crowns, Mitres, Maces, etc. 1755. Creator: William HogarthCrowns, Mitres, Maces, etc. 1755
Frontispiece for the Instruzione a Cancellieri, 1635. Creator: Stefano della BellaFrontispiece for the Instruzione a Cancellieri, 1635
Chilon, Legislator & Philosopher of Sparta, ca. 1615. Creator: Jan MullerChilon, Legislator & Philosopher of Sparta, ca. 1615
Title Page: Le Code Louis XIV, 1667. Creator: Claude MellanTitle Page: Le Code Louis XIV, 1667. The Code Noir defined the conditions of slavery in the French colonial empire, restricted the activities of free Negroes
The Dog Bill Committee, drawn by T. Landseer, 1844. Creator: Thomas LandseerThe Dog Bill Committee, drawn by T. Landseer, 1844. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
The Corn-Laws, 1845. Creator: UnknownThe Corn-Laws, 1845. Descriptive History of the Laws relative to the Importation and Exportation of Corn. Article discussing the the Corn Laws
The Grey Column, Newcastle, 1845. Creator: UnknownThe Grey Column, Newcastle, 1845. View of Greys Monument in Newcastle upon Tyne, erected in 1838. It was built in recognistion of Earl Greys passing of the Great Reform Act of 1832
The Times - Or A View Of The Old House In Little Brittain - With Nobody Going To Hannover, January 23, 1784