Anarchist Collection

Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege, East London
Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, with a group of policemen during the Siege of Sidney Street in Stepney, East London, on 3 January 1911. Date: 1911

Nestor Makhno
Anarchist leader who organised partisan groups to form the Revolutionary Insurrectionary Army of Ukraine which opposed both Bolsheviks and Whites : he will die in exile in Paris. Date: 1919

KROPOTKIN
AN APPEAL TO THE YOUNG Book by Russian anarchist Pyotr Alexeivich Kropotkin, first published in 1880

Proudhon, Pierre Joseph (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist
Pierre Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist. Colored engraving

EMMA GOLDMAN (1869-1940). American anarchist: oil over a photograph taken at the time of her deportation from the United States in 1919

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) No pasaran! (They Shall not Pass). Poster in honour of the popular militia (July 1936)

Handbill in English and in German calling the mass meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, May 4, 1886
HAYMARKET HANDBILL, 1886. Handbill in English and in German calling the mass meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, May 4, 1886

Cover of the Industrial Workers of the World Little Red Songbook, c1905, to fan the flames of discontent
IWW SONGBOOK COVER. Cover of the Industrial Workers of the World Little Red Songbook, c1905, to fan the flames of discontent

Poster for the Industrial Workers of the World from an American labor newspaper of 1917
IWW POSTER, 1917. Poster for the Industrial Workers of the World from an American labor newspaper of 1917

Mikhail Bakunin
MIKHAIL ALEKSANDROVICH BAKUNIN Russian anarchist and writer

Emma Goldman - 1
EMMA GOLDMAN Lithuanian-born American anarchist politician and agitator

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting lawyers, 1906 (engraving)
5617122 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting lawyers, 1906 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a cult observing a feast of May as a man cowers in fear
5617106 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a cult observing a feast of May as a man cowers in fear; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a French couple talking with a soldier
5617091 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a French couple talking with a soldier; (add.info.: 02/02/1906); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Poor people look at expensive clothes in a Paris shop. 1906, Illustration from 'L'Assiette au Beurre'
5617224 Poor people look at expensive clothes in a Paris shop. 1906, Illustration from 'L'Assiette au Beurre'

caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration)
5617217 caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration); (add.info.: Illustration from 'L'Assiette au Beurre')

caricature of love, Illustration from 'L'Assiette au Beurre', 1906 (engraving)
5617213 caricature of love, Illustration from 'L'Assiette au Beurre', 1906 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Clement Armand Fallieres (1841-1931), French statesman, President of France from 1906 to 1913
5617190 Clement Armand Fallieres (1841-1931), French statesman, President of France from 1906 to 1913, satirised in an Illustration (1906), from 'L'Assiette au Beurre'

Henri Maurice Berteaux (1852 - 1911), Minister of War in France from 14 November 1904 to 12 November 1905
5617189 Henri Maurice Berteaux (1852 - 1911), Minister of War in France from 14 November 1904 to 12 November 1905, and from 2 March 1911, satirised in an Illustration (1906)

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a content long married couple eating
5617125 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a content long married couple eating; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Explosion in Barcelona. Illustration in: Le Petit Parisien, France, Sept., 17, 1905 (print)
5674454 Explosion in Barcelona. Illustration in: Le Petit Parisien, France, Sept., 17, 1905 (print); (add.info.: Explosion of a bomb on the Rambla, Barcelona)

The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho)
8661080 The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedigree of El-Moizz)

United States, State of South Carolina: Anarchist crowd during the elections of Charleston, South Carolina, 1701
NWI4967328 United States, State of South Carolina: Anarchist crowd during the elections of Charleston, South Carolina, 1701

Members of the anarchist organization "La Mano Negra", 1883 (etching)
CUL4852945 Members of the anarchist organization "La Mano Negra", 1883 (etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Spain (1883)

Cover of 'Les Hommes du Jour': Brousse Paul, 1908 (engraving)
ICA4932967 Cover of 'Les Hommes du Jour': Brousse Paul, 1908 (engraving); (add.info.: Cover of " Les Hommes du jour", Satirique en N & B)

Cover of 'Les Hommes du Jour':: Cipriani Amilcare, 1909 (engraving)
ICA4932476 Cover of 'Les Hommes du Jour':: Cipriani Amilcare, 1909 (engraving); (add.info.: Cover of " Les Hommes du jour", Satirique en N & B)

Cover of 'Les Hommes du jour': Descaves Lucien, 1908 (engraving)
ICA4932870 Cover of 'Les Hommes du jour': Descaves Lucien, 1908 (engraving); (add.info.: Cover of " Les Hommes du jour", Satirique en N & B)

Francesc Ferrer i Gua rdia
3118989 Francesc Ferrer i Gua rdia; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Francesc Ferrer i Gua rdia (1859-1909) a Spanish anarchist and founder of the Escuela Modern

Transfer of anarchist prisoners (political prisoners) escorted by carabinieri Italy drawing of 1891 (drawing)
FGL5492527 Transfer of anarchist prisoners (political prisoners) escorted by carabinieri Italy drawing of 1891 (drawing); Fototeca Gilardi.

caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (illustration)
5617216 caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (illustration); (add.info.: Illustration from 'L'Assiette au Beurre')

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting an adulterous wife in the dock at a divorce court
5617123 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting an adulterous wife in the dock at a divorce court; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting two factory workers concerned at the passing of time
5617112 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting two factory workers concerned at the passing of time; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a peasant talking with a wealthy landowner, 1906 (engraving)
5617107 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a peasant talking with a wealthy landowner, 1906 (engraving); (add.info.: 02/02/1906); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in training
5617096 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in training; (add.info.: 02/02/1906); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919), mexican, 19th century (painting)
AIS5374929 Portrait of Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919), mexican, 19th century (painting); Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico; © Iberfoto.

Anarchist organization "La Mano Negra" (The Black Hand), Destruction of vines between the villages of Arcos
AIS5354673 Anarchist organization "La Mano Negra" (The Black Hand), Destruction of vines between the villages of Arcos and Villamartin, Province of Cadiz, Spain

Cover of Le Grelot, 19/02/05 - Agent Duflair (engraving)
ICA4938313 Cover of Le Grelot, 19/02/05 - Agent Duflair (engraving); (add.info.: Cover of Le Grelot, 19/02/05 - Agent Duflair - Anarchist Anarchism, Police - Police officer); Photo © Caricadoc.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting an angry husband threatening his wife
5617121 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting an angry husband threatening his wife; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a couple watched by a note taking observer
5617116 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a couple watched by a note taking observer; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a poor factory worker casting his vote in a ballot box
5617109 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a poor factory worker casting his vote in a ballot box; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in training
5617097 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in training; (add.info.: 02/02/1906); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in barracks
5617094 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in barracks; (add.info.: 02/02/1906); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in training
5617089 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in training; (add.info.: 02/02/1906); Universal History Archive/UIG.

caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (illustration)
5617222 caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (illustration); (add.info.: showing Emperor Wilhelm II (Kaiser) of Germany

caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (print)
5617221 caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (print); (add.info.: showing King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of Britain driving with the Spanish King and Queen)

caricature of the birth of Alfonso son of the Spanish King Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration) XIII
5617219 caricature of the birth of Alfonso son of the Spanish King Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration) XIII; (add.info.: Illustration from 'L'Assiette au Beurre')

Jean Marie Ferdinand Sarrien, satirised in an Illustration (1906), from 'L'Assiette au Beurre'
5617188 Jean Marie Ferdinand Sarrien, satirised in an Illustration (1906), from 'L'Assiette au Beurre', an illustrated French weekly satirical magazine with anarchist political leanings

Maurice Rouvier (1842-1911) French statesman of the "Opportunist" faction
5617185 Maurice Rouvier (1842-1911) French statesman of the "Opportunist" faction, who served as the Prime Minister of France

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"Unleashing Chaos: The Anarchist Movement through History" From the dramatic Sidney Street Siege in East London, where Winston Churchill faced off against anarchist revolutionaries, to the enigmatic Nestor Makhno leading a peasant army during the Russian Civil War - the history of anarchism is filled with captivating figures and events that have shaped our world. At its core, anarchism seeks to dismantle oppressive systems and establish a society based on voluntary cooperation and mutual aid. Influential thinkers like Kropotkin envisioned a future where individuals would live harmoniously without rulers or hierarchies. Proudhon's philosophy of mutualism advocated for workers' control over means of production, challenging capitalist structures. Emma Goldman, an American anarchist known for her fiery speeches and activism, fearlessly fought for women's rights and free speech amidst societal constraints. Her image immortalized in oil over a photograph captures her unwavering spirit. The Haymarket Square incident in Chicago serves as a haunting reminder of how peaceful protests can turn into tragic violence. A handbill calling for mass meetings highlights the fervor surrounding this pivotal event in labor history. The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), represented by their iconic Little Red Songbook from 1905, aimed to ignite discontent among workers through music and solidarity. Their poster from 1917 showcases their commitment to organizing laborers across America. Mikhail Bakunin's radical ideas challenged traditional notions of power and authority while inspiring generations of anarchists worldwide. His influence can still be felt today within anarchist circles. The Tottenham Outrage souvenir stands as evidence that even acts committed under an anarchist banner could provoke shockwaves throughout society - reminding us that not all actions carried out by self-proclaimed they are universally supported within the movement itself. As we reflect on these historical moments captured in photographs and documents, we witness both the idealistic aspirations and controversial consequences associated with anarchism. It remains a complex and multifaceted ideology that continues to inspire, provoke, and divide.