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The Canongate Tolbooth, c1870. Canongate Tolbooth in Old Town, Edinburgh was built in 1591 by Sir Lewis Bellenden and restored by Robert Morham in 1875
Newport Bridge and Castle, 1898. Creator: UnknownNewport Bridge and Castle, 1898. Newport Castle built in 14th century on the River Usk, as an administrative office for the collection of rent and taxes from local tenants
Massaniello, (1622-1647), 1830. Creator: UnknownMassaniello, 1830. Masaniello (1622-1647) Neopilitan fisherman who became leader of the revolt against the rule of Habsburg Spain in Naples in 1647
Gustavus I, (1496-1560), 1830. Creator: UnknownGustavus I, (1496-1560), 1830. Gustav I or Gustav Vasa (1496-1560) King of Sweden from 1523 until his death in 1560. He worked to raise taxes and bring about a Reformation in Sweden
Masaniello Haranguing the Populace of Naples, (7 July 1647), 1890. Creator: UnknownMasaniello Haranguing the Populace of Naples, (7 July 1647), 1890. Masaniello (1622-1647) Italian fisherman who became leader of the revolt against the rule of Habsburg Spain in Naples
The Old Turnpike, Kensington, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Old Turnpike, Kensington, in 1820, (c1876). The Kensington Turnpike Trust was formed by Act of Parliament in 1725 to care for several important roads to the west of London
Scene in Ireland: visit of the tithe-proctor, early 1830s (c1890). Creator: UnknownScene in Ireland: visit of the tithe-proctor, early 1830s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol
Treasury Building, Washington, D. C. c1897. Creator: UnknownTreasury Building, Washington, D.C. c1897. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue the Neoclassical East Wing of the Treasury building was designed by architect Robert Mills
John Hampden, 1785. Creator: UnknownJohn Hampden, 1785. John Hampden (ca. 1594-1643), English politician who challenged the authority of Charles I of England, he stood trial in 1637 for his refusal to be taxed for ship money
Crowds waiting to hear about the Peoples Budget 1909, (1947). Creator: UnknownCrowds outside the Daily Graphic offices in the Strand, waiting to hear about the Peoples Budget 1909, (1947). People outside the office of the " Daily Graphic" newspaper in the City of
An Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. Creator: John LeechAn Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. The taxman portrayed as a wild boar in a top hat. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech
The property tax for ever!!!, 1816. ArtistThe property tax for ever!!!, 1816. A scene in the Guildhall. Alderman John Atkins is haranguing the audience on the matter of the income tax. Sir William Curtis is wearing sailors trousers
The Looking Glass, 1831. 12 vignettes on 1 sheet, featuring a City feast, Alderman John Key, the Duke of Wellington, articles to be taxed: bonnets, bustles, teeth
Abolotion of bread tax, 1851. Artist: James YatesAbolotion of bread tax, 1851. Schedule of regulations for the direction and management of the working-mens memorial of gratitude to the Right Honourable Sir Robert Peel for abolishing the tax on bread
Mars and Venus, or Sir Cecil chastised, 1784. Artist: Samuel CollingsMars and Venus, or Sir Cecil chastised, 1784. Sir Cecil Wray stands between a Chelsea Pensioner and a servant-maid. One of many satires on Wrays unpopular election proposals to abolish Chelsea
Mars and Venus... Chelsea, Kensington, London, 1784. Artist: Samuel CollingsMars and Venus... Chelsea, Kensington, London, 1784. Sir Cecil Wray is standing between a Chelsea Pensioner and a servant-maid. The maid is standing on a paper inscribed Tax on servants
London Bridge (Old), London, 1820. Artist: Robert HavellView of old London Bridge, London, 1820. On the left is the Custom House, with Margate steam yachts and other boats on the River Thames in the foreground
View of Custom House from Billingsgate, London, 1828. Artist: William TomblesonView of the Custom House from Billingsgate, London, 1828; showing docks and sailboats
Custom House and River Thames, 1839. Artist: Frederick James HavellView of the Port of London showing the Custom House and shipping on the River Thames, London, 1839
Custom House and River Thames, London, c1670. Artist: John DunstallView of the Custom House from the River Thames, London, c1670; with title on ribbon in the sky
Custom House and River Thames, London, c1820. Artist: C RiversView of the Custom House with boats on the River Thames, London, c1820
Custom House, London, c1840. Artist: John NewmanView of the Custom House and quay from the River Thames, London, c1840. Showing various boats on river
Custom House and River Thames, London, 1854. Artist: Louis Julien JacottetView of the Custom House from the River Thames, London, 1854
Custom House, London, c1815. Artist: Bartholomew HowlettSouth view of the Custom House, London, as it was in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. This building was destroyed by fire in 1666. Engraved in London, c1815 from an earlier print dated 1663
Custom House and River Thames, London, c1750View of the Custom House from the south west, London, c1750; with boats on the River Thames and a horse and cart on the quayside
Custom House, London, 1800. Artist: William WattsView of the Custom House from the quay with figures outside, London, 1800
View of Custom House and River Thames, London, c1760. Artist: George Godofroid WinklerVue d Optique showing the Custom House and boats on the River Thames, London, c1760. Also shows the Tower of London in the distance
Custom House, London, c1750. Artist: Benjamin ColeSouth view of the Custom House, London, 1750; with boats on the River Thames and goods being unloaded
Fire at Custom House, London, 1814View of the fire at the Custom House, London, 12th February 1814. Onlookers watch from boats on the Thames
The Tithing, 1514. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm
Dogged Objection to Taxes, 1852. Artist: John LeechDogged Objection to Taxes, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Edward threatens the Lord Marshal, 1297 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleEdward threatens the Lord Marshal, 1864. King Edward I, (1239-1307), threatens the Lord Marshal Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk.who had drawn up a series of complaints objecting to Edwards right to
Henry III and his Parliament, 1258 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleHenry III. and his Parliament, 1864. Henry III, (1207-1272)), known as Henry of Winchester, was the first monarch to ask his subjects for taxation on a regular basis
Interior of Custom House, London, 1808. Artists: Augustus Charles Pugin, Thomas RowlandsonInterior view of the Long Room, Custom House, London, 1808. From Vintage London by John Betjeman. [William Collins, 1942]
Edward I, (1239-1307), c1787. Also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, Edward I, was King of England from 1272 to 1307
The Death of Wat Tyler, 1859. Artist: John RogersThe Death of Wat Tyler, 1859. Walter Wat Tyler (died 15 June 1381). Leader of the 1381 Peasants Revolt in England, marched with a group of rebels from Canterbury to London to oppose the institution
The Exchequer in the time of Henry VII, c1490 (1904). From London in the Time of Tudors, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]
The new Custom House, from Billingsgate, City of London, c1830. Artist: William TomblesonThe new Custom House, from Billingsgate, City of London, c1830
The Custom House from Thames Street, City of London, 1828. Artist: J HenshallThe Custom House from Thames Street, City of London, 1828
Bostonians reading the Stamp Act, 1765 (c1880). The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first attempt by the British government to impose direct taxation upon the American colonies
Facsimile of the Pennsylvania Journal on the Stamp Act, 1765 (c1880). The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first attempt by the British government to impose direct taxation upon the American colonies
Irish anti-tithe agitation, Carrickshock, 1831 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)
Long Room in the Custom House. Payment of the Customs, c1841. Artist: Henry MelvilleLong Room in the Custom House. Payment of the Customs, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices
Tax Collecting in the reign of Edward the First, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John LeechTax Collecting in the reign of Edward the First, c1860, (c1860). In c1298, London residents refused to pay the increasing taxes imposed by Edward I (1239-1307)
State Lottery, 1739 (1894). Contemporary print in the British Museum. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume IV
The Banquet of the Black Dolls, 19th century. Artist: George CruikshankThe Banquet of the Black Dolls - In commemoration of the Reduction of the Duty on Rags, 19th century. Pate de Horse Shoes, Omelette de Old Iron, Bones Boile, Plomb (ie Lead) Pudding
The Tribute to Caesar, 17th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a painting by Manfredi. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix
The Tribute Money, 1425. Artist: Masaccio TommasoThe Tribute Money, 1425. In an attempt to entrap Jesus, the Pharisees sent men to ask if it was right for Jews to pay taxes to the Romans
