Agitation Collection (page 20)

Southern Elephant Seal bull growling at a gentoo penguin on the beach, Antarctica
Close-up of a southern elephant seal bull (Mirounga leonina) on the beach growling at a gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) passing by; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

London. Picadilly. Socialist agitation. February 8, 1886. En
Great Britain. London. Socialist agitation. Protesters encouraged to theft and looting in shops Picadilly during the meeting of the Socialist leader Burns in Trafalgar Square. February 8, 1886

Sri Aurobindo Ghose
SRI AUROBINDO GHOSE Indian poet and philosopher; imprisoned in his youth for nationalist agitation

Nottingham / Castle Burns
Nottingham Castle is burned down during a riot by crowds supporting reform

Lenin auf Tribne / Gem. v. Brodsky - Lenin at the Podium / Painting by - Lnine, Vladimir Ilitch Oulianov, dit
Lenin, Vladimir Ilyich (real name Ulyanov); Russian revolutionary and politician; Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) 22.4.1870-Gorki near Moscow 21.1.1924.-"Lenin at the Podium".-Painting, 1927

Tramps on Suffragettes
Two tramps agree that if women don t stop their agitation, they will lose all respect! Date: Apr 10th 1914

Marines Landing at Uig, Isle of Skye during the Crofters land league agitation. Date: 1884

Portrait of John Macpherson, The Skye crofters land league agitation Date: 1884

Ireland. Agrarian agitation in the farm of Captain Boycott (
Ireland. Agrarian agitation. Ulsters farmers escorted by soldiers to go to work on the farm of Captain Charles Boycott (1832-1897). Ballinrobe, 1880. Engraving

Britain / Cartoon / 1859
Britannia - The Unprotected Female!! Mr Punchs opinion of the invasion agitation is admirably expressed here. Date: 1859

We Gladstone / Tartan
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Liberal MP and Prime Minister depicted as a Highland Chief in his own seat of Midlothian, August 1884 Date: 1809 - 1898

Mob Burns Hay Rick / 1830
A mob burns hay-ricks in Kent. Date: 1830

Bristol Riot / 1831 / Dawson
In Bristol, where only 6000 of the 104, 000 population had the vote in 1830, a crowd protest against the House of Lords defeat of the Reform Bill by burning 100 houses Date: 31 October 1831

Crofters Agitation / Skye
Marines land at Uig, during agitation by crofters on The Isle of Skye. One of the crofter leaders, John M Leod (a shoemaker) is also pictured. Date: 1884

Land League Agitation: mob protests outside Cork Jail, 1887
The scene outside Cork County Jail on 18th September 1887: a mob from a National Land League meeting, with banners, a band of musicians and men armed with heavy clubs

Suffragette W. S. P. U Demonstration Programme
A W.S.P.U programme for a Womens Demonstration at the Royal Albert Hall, 28th March 1912. Printed in purple with green pencil attached with green ribbon

The Lady Land Leaguers at work, 1881
The Lady Land Leaguers at work: women of the Irish Land League pictured at their Dublin office in 1881. Whilst their male counterparts were imprisoned, the women continued the Land Leagues work

Land League Office name plate removed, 1881
Removing the name plate from the Irish National Land League Office at 39 Sackville Street, Dublin, by order of the government. Date: 1881

Sale of cattle in Ireland by Sheriff
Land League agitation in Ireland. A sheriff sells cattle to raise the rent that the previous owner of the cattle was unable to pay

Lewis Crofters Meeting
Women watch a crofters meeting on the Scottish island of Lewis, in the Western Hebrides. Date: 1888

William Smith O brien-1
WILLIAM SMITH O BRIEN - Irish statesman, patriot who sided with the Repeal agitation in 1844 but broke with O Connell and espoused a revolutionary agenda which led to trouble. Date: 1803 - 1864

William Smith O brien-3
WILLIAM SMITH O BRIEN - Irish statesman, patriot who sided with the Repeal agitation in 1844 but broke with O Connell and espoused a revolutionary agenda which led to trouble. Date: 1803 - 1864

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"Agitation: A Historical Journey of Struggle and Change" In the realm of social movements, it has been a powerful catalyst for change throughout history. From iconic posters like "Beat the Whites with the red wedge" by El Lissitzky in 1920 to lesser-known events such as The Skye crofters Land League Agitation, we witness the indomitable spirit of those who fought against injustice. One notable example is the Gathering of Unions in 1832, where workers united to demand fair wages and better working conditions. Their collective agitation paved the way for significant labor reforms that continue to shape our society today. The Free Soil versus slavery conflict in Kansas during the 1850s serves as a stark reminder of how they are ignite fierce debates over fundamental human rights. Pro-slavery posters circulated at that time reveal both sides' determination to sway public opinion and maintain their respective ideologies. Amidst this turmoil, Surgeon William Maillard's heroic actions during battle earned him the Victoria Cross at Candia. His bravery exemplifies how individuals can agitate against adversity on a personal level, leaving an indelible mark on history. Yanitza, known as The Albanian Joan of Arc, captured hearts through her unwavering dedication and courage depicted in Le Petit Journal. Her story highlights how women have often led agitations for freedom and equality throughout different cultures and eras. Meanwhile, Charles Parnell's presence at an Anti Rent Meeting in 1879 showcases political agitation aimed at addressing land reform issues faced by Irish tenants. Parnell's leadership played a pivotal role in advocating for their rights amidst widespread discontent. Artistic expressions also played a crucial role in promoting various causes. Russian agitprop posters from 1930 demonstrate how visual propaganda was employed to mobilize masses towards specific ideologies or political agendas.