Trade Unions Collection

Arthur Scargill at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire. One of Arthurs possessions is a clock with a face made of coal. The painting was done by Margaret Burlton

Harry Pollitt, member of the British Communist Party, with a defendant leaving Bow Street police court after members of the party were arrested in London. 16th October 1925

National Union of Seamen (Mersey Area) mass meeting held at Liverpool Pierhead near the Seamans war memorial during the ongoing seamans strike

Arthur Scargill and his wife Anne at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire, with their dog Ginger. 19th November 1980

Arthur Scargill: Leader of the National Union of Miners Arthur Scargill at home with his wife. June 1980 80-03110-002

Arthur Scargill working at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire. 19th November 1980

Food parcels being packed and distributed by the miners wives at the Community Hall, Dyffryn Cellwen, Wales. 26th July 1984

Miners from Woolley Colliery, near Barnsley, at the Welfare Club for the ballot today. Pictured is Arthur Scargill. 23rd February 1972

Miners leader Arthur Scargill faced questions from an audience selected by a leading market research organisation to represent a cross-section of Britains voters

Arthur Scargill at the Ramsgate Miners Rally, Kent. 20th November 1984

Yorkshire mineworkers leader Arthur Scargill has it on a plate. He has challenged a nuclear scientist to an eating contest which will involve him eating coal if the challenge is taken up

Joe Gormley speaks at the final day of the Trades Union Congress at Brighton. 5th September 1980

David Basnett speaks at the final day of the Trades Union Congress at Brighton. 5th September 1980

Mr Bill Lapworth, District Organiser of the Transport and General Workers Union, at Coventry. 11th October 1973. West Midlands Divisional Officer

Mr Bill Lapworth, District Organiser of the Transport and General Workers Union, arrives at Coventry. 11th October 1973. West Midlands Divisional Officer

Arthur Scargill: Leader of the National Union of Miners Arthur Scargill at home with his wife. June 1980 80-03110-003

24 hour strike in Paris (colour litho)
2779427 24 hour strike in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 24 hour strike in Paris. Scuffles outside the Labour Exchange. La greve de 24 heures)

Women dressmakers on a course at the Needleworkers Union, Paris (b / w photo)
5207869 Women dressmakers on a course at the Needleworkers Union, Paris (b/w photo) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women members of the Needleworkers Union in Paris during a meal break (b / w photo)
5207870 Women members of the Needleworkers Union in Paris during a meal break (b/w photo) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trade unionist with a black eye caused by a brick (colour litho)
5996007 Trade unionist with a black eye caused by a brick (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade unionist with a black eye caused by a brick)

J. H. Thomas, M. P (1926)
473382 J.H. Thomas, M.P.. (1926) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Henry " Jimmy" Thomas 1874 -1949)

Arrest of the leaders of the strike by Russian postal and telegraph workers in St Petersburg (colour litho)
2796008 Arrest of the leaders of the strike by Russian postal and telegraph workers in St Petersburg (colour litho) by French School

The Serious Riots In Palermo Of The 3 Corrente, The Struggle Between Strikers And Soldiers At The Four Songs
2798412 The Serious Riots In Palermo Of The 3 Corrente, The Struggle Between Strikers And Soldiers At The Four Songs (colour litho) by Beltrame

A novelty in the struggles of work, in England (colour litho)
2808932 A novelty in the struggles of work, in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A novelty in the struggles of work, in England)

The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Union (engraving)
1613664 The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Union (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Union)

The tyrant (colour litho)
2779751 The tyrant (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tyrant. Employers)

Sabotage of horse racing in France (colour litho)
2779521 Sabotage of horse racing in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sabotage of horse racing in France)

Troubles in Paris (colour litho)
2818412 Troubles in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubles in Paris. The closure of the Labour Exchange. Les troubles a Paris)

Factory workers stand strong united, 1900 (pen on paper)
1765778 Factory workers stand strong united, 1900 (pen on paper) by Vaardt, Jan van der (1647-1721); 64.8A--48.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Unrest amongst French munitions workers (litho)
2795740 Unrest amongst French munitions workers (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unrest amongst workers at French naval bases)

The effects of the shipping strike in France (colour litho)
2779839 The effects of the shipping strike in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The effects of the shipping strike in France)

Strike in the docks of Marseilles (colour litho)
2782338 Strike in the docks of Marseilles (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strike in the docks of Marseilles)

Between Socialists and Trade Unionists in Milan, Telegraph Bellboys on Strike Assault the House... (colour litho)
2815569 Between Socialists and Trade Unionists in Milan, Telegraph Bellboys on Strike Assault the House... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The proclamation of the railway strike, the rally in the Railway Workers House in Milan (colour litho)
2814776 The proclamation of the railway strike, the rally in the Railway Workers House in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame

The general strike in Milan, thousands of workers gathered in rally at the Arena (colour litho)
2798822 The general strike in Milan, thousands of workers gathered in rally at the Arena (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The general strike in Milan)

How Strikes Are Organized, A Session At The Chamber Of Labor, In Milan (colour litho)
2798528 How Strikes Are Organized, A Session At The Chamber Of Labor, In Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Strikes Are Organized)

Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street, Delegates signing Petition (engraving)
1106087 Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street, Delegates signing Petition (engraving) by English School

John Burns, English trade unionist and politician (b / w photo)
981760 John Burns, English trade unionist and politician (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Burns (1858-1943)

Leading British Labour Party politicians in and outside of Parliament (b / w photo)
6015403 Leading British Labour Party politicians in and outside of Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shop workers strike in a West End store, London, 1920s (b / w photo)
6014649 Shop workers strike in a West End store, London, 1920s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop workers strike in a West End store, London)

The Political Fireman: or, How Not to Put it Out! (colour litho)
3648176 The Political Fireman: or, How Not to Put it Out! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Fireman: or)

Certificate of appreciation awarded to Mr R Draper, Chairman of the Edwinstowe branch of the National Union of
3638371 Certificate of appreciation awarded to Mr R Draper, Chairman of the Edwinstowe branch of the National Union of Railwaymen (colour litho) by English School

Womens progress in the 19th Century (b / w photo)
6015123 Womens progress in the 19th Century (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens progress in the 19th Century)

Tireless campaigner Jack Jones. who came to Coventry in 1939 as a transport union official to organise the car industry says the city got off lightly in the 1930s

Coventry became like a second home to Mr Jack Jones when he started his his long career as a union official in the city nearly 40 years ago

Thomas Mann (15 April 1856 e 13 March 1941) was an English trade unionist
Thomas Mann (15 April 1856 Ð 13 March 1941) was an English trade unionist. Largely self-educated, Mann became a successful organiser and a popular public speaker in the labour movement

Lesllie Phillips and crowds of actors cramming into theatre for Equity meeting - November 1975 10/11/1975

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"Trade Unions: A Legacy of Struggle and Solidarity" Arthur Scargill at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire. One of Arthur's most iconic images, showcasing his unwavering dedication to the miners' cause. Arthur Scargill and his wife Anne at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire, with their dog Ginger - a glimpse into the personal life of a prominent trade union leader. Arthur Scargill working at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire. 19th November 1980 - capturing the tireless efforts behind closed doors as he fought for workers' rights. Food parcels being packed and distributed by the miners' wives at the Community Hall - illustrating the resilience and mutual support within mining communities during challenging times. Miners from Woolley Colliery, near Barnsley, gathering at the Welfare Club for an important ballot that would shape their future livelihoods. Arthur Scargill addressing supporters at the Ramsgate Miners Rally in Kent on 20th November 1984 - a powerful display of unity against oppressive policies affecting coal miners nationwide. Yorkshire mineworkers leader Arthur Scargill has it on a plate - highlighting his influential role in shaping labor movements and advocating for fair treatment of workers. David Basnett speaks passionately on the final day of Trades Union Congress in Brighton - emphasizing collective action as essential for achieving better working conditions across industries. 9 & 10: Mr Bill Lapworth, District Organiser of Transport and General Workers Union – shedding light on dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to protect workers' rights within specific sectors. 11: Labour leaders paying tribute to Mother Jones during her funeral in Washington (1930) – honoring one of history's inspiring figures who fought relentlessly for worker empowerment. These glimpses into trade unions remind us that they have been instrumental in championing workers' rights throughout history, fostering solidarity and resilience in the face of adversity.