Campaigning Collection

CITIZEN KANE. 1941. Orson Welles as Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane, 1941, which Welles also directed

Margaret Thatcher on the campaign trail
Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Conservative Party, on the campaign trail, waving from a coach. Date: 1970s

Election poster, The Great Naval Eclipse 1900 to 1910, a vote for the radicals is a vote against the British Navy. circa 1910s

Kaisers Campaigning Car
The Kaiser enjoying a morning tub in his new campaigning car during World War One. A typically convoluted method of transportation from W.Heath Robinson

Demonstration in London -- Tariq Ali (b. 1943, centre), writer, journalist and filmmaker, linking arms with others and walking along a road

Suffragette Gladice Keevil Manchester. Gladice Keevil (1884-1959) W.S.P.U organiser campaigning at the Manchester by-election, 1907 to Keep the Liberal Out Date: 1907

Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign
Sketches of four-times Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone on his tour of Midlothian during a US-style campaign which saw the elderly statesman come out of the retirement to take the ultra-Tory

US Election Campaign1908
Fierce campaigning by the two presidential nominees of 1908, William J Bryan and William Taft; Taft became the 27th president

Margaret Wintringham during her election campaign
Margaret Wintringham (1879 - 1955), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Louth between 1921 and 1924. She was the second woman, and the first British-born woman

Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching)
XCF290957 Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)

Demonstration to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey
A group of people on a demonstration in the middle of a road, holding banners and placards, determined to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey

Women trying to vote at New York polling station, 1871
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), noted American feminist, with her sister Jennie Claflin, try to vote in the New York election of 1871, but are turned away

A child Protestor at the I Count climate change rally in London
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Daniel O'Connell campaigning for the repeal of the Act of Union at a meeting in Trim, County Meath, Ireland in 1843
3083169 Daniel O'Connell campaigning for the repeal of the Act of Union at a meeting in Trim, County Meath, Ireland in 1843.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847)

Lord John Russell shown campaigning for abolition of the Corn Laws. Between 1815
527834 Lord John Russell shown campaigning for abolition of the Corn Laws. Between 1815 and 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Nancy Witcher Astor, Viscountess Astor, 1879 - 1964. First woman to sit as a Member of Parliament in the British House
2638483 Nancy Witcher Astor, Viscountess Astor, 1879 - 1964. First woman to sit as a Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons, seen here campaigning during the 1919 Election

The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel
527781 The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel, Brougham and Burdett and opposed by Cumberland and Eldon

Emmeline Pankhurst carrying a petition from the Third Women's Parliament to the Prime Minister on February 13th
STC321032 Emmeline Pankhurst carrying a petition from the Third Women's Parliament to the Prime Minister on February 13th

Boy Scouts as bond workers, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Boy Scouts as bond workers, 1917. A group of Boy Scouts who assisted the women's branch of the liberty loan committee in canvassing the streets of New York for subscriptions to the liberty loan

Mrs. Chas. Farnam, Mrs. F.H. Dike, Mrs. F.P. Adams, George Tolly, 16 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Chas. Farnam, Mrs. F.H. Dike, Mrs. F.P. Adams, George Tolly, 16 May 1917. Ruth Stanley Farnam, Millicent G. Hayes (Mrs. F.H)

A young married couple, participants in the 'To Fight Consumption' campaign, 1913. Creator: Unknown
A young married couple, participants in the 'To Fight Consumption' campaign, 1913. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Commençant des visites...pour son Prince, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Commencant des visites...pour son Prince, 1851. Commencant des visites electorales pour son Prince. (Starting to make campaign visits for his Prince). From Actualites

La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; auto-taxi de propagande social-democrate... 1919. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; auto-taxi de propagande social-democrate devant un bureau de vote, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; deux jeunes distributrices de bulletins... 1919. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; les elections Allemandes; deux jeunes distributrices de bulletins de vote en faveur du national allemand, 1919

Scenes from the Elections - drawn by George Thomas, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Elections - drawn by George Thomas, 1857. Voting in Britain. In the 1857 general election, the Whigs, led by Lord Palmerston, won a majority in the House of Commons

Dennett, Mrs. Mary Ware - Suffragette, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dennett, Mrs. Mary Ware - Suffragette, 1913
Dennett, Mrs. Mary Ware - Suffragette, 1913

Mrs. Martin Wiley Littleton, left, with Monticello Petitions, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Martin Wiley Littleton, left, with Monticello Petitions, 1912. USA. Maud Wilson was married to attorney Martin Wiley Littleton

The Lambeth Election - the Hustings on Kennington Common, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Lambeth Election - the Hustings on Kennington Common, 1850....nomination of candidates for the representation in Parliament of the [London] borough of Lambeth...a considerable number of persons

Candidate for congress (General Walter Faulkner) and a Tennessee farmer, Crossville, Tennessee
Candidate for congress (General Walter Faulkner) and a Tennessee farmer. Crossville, Tennessee

The President in the Rue St. Jean, at Caen, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The President in the Rue St. Jean, at Caen, 1850. Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, the first President of France, on his way to Cherbourg

NUPE and GMBATU school meals campaign, Croydon
NUPE and GMBATU representatives at a press conference to launch a Save our school meals campaign in the London Borough of Croydon, 29 June 1983. Date: 1983

NUPE members protesting against cuts, Coventry
Striking NUPE (National Union of Public Employees) members protesting against proposed council cuts outside Whitley Abbey Comprehensive School, Coventry, 10 November 1981. Date: 1981

Comic postcard, Temperance speaker and audience Date: 20th century

MARGARET THATCHER CAMPAIGNING IN HER FINCHLEY CONSTITUENCY DURING THE 1983 GENERAL ELECTION - 22ND MAY 1983 (83/43456)

MARGARET THATCHER CAMPAIGNING NEAR PADSTOW DURING THE 1983 GENERAL ELECTION - 22ND MAY 1983 (83/43456)

Margaret Thatcher and Peter Bruinvels at election rally - June 1983

Margaret Thatcher waving after speech during election campaign - June 1983

Prime Minister John Major and Margaret Thatcher, pictured during the general election campaign. 22nd March 1992

Prime Minister John Major, Chris Patten and Margaret Thatcher, pictured during the general election campaign. 22nd March 1992

Prime Minister John Major in a pub in Huntingdon, during the general election campaign. 21st March 1992

John Major during the general election campaign, pictured getting on an aeroplane. 8th April 1992

Mrs Norah Dacre Fox, General Secretary of the Womens Social and Political Union speaking in aid of the War Effort in Trafalgar Square, London, Friday 9th July 1915

Baronnes Margaret Thatcher accompanied by Patrick Nicholls (left) during a visit to the L F Harris factory Triumph motorcycles Newton Abbot 27th May 1987

UK General Election 1970. Campaign posters at High Cross, Newport, Wales, shows one set of neighbours suffering from a split vote ahead of General Election (18th), pictured 16th June 1970

Barbara Castle, Member of Parliament for Blackburn, pictured campaigning in Salford, Greater Manchester, ahead of 1974 General Election, 22nd February 1974

Gwynfor Evans of Plaid Cymru with his two sons Alcwyn ages 24 (wearing glasses) and Guto aged 18. They are helping Gwynfor Evans with his campaign. March 1966

Anti-Vietnam War demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London. Placards read: Black Dwarf, Axel Springer Today! Cecil King Tomorrow

Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley, Smethwick, 1926
Photograph showing Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley campaigning in Smethwick, West Midlands, during elections in 1926. At that time Oswald Mosley was representing the Labour party. Date: 18/12/1926

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"Campaigning: A Historical Tapestry of Political Persuasion" From the enigmatic portrayal of Charles Foster Kane in Orson Welles' iconic film "Citizen Kane" to the indomitable Margaret Thatcher on her relentless campaign trail, the art has shaped our political landscape for centuries. In 1941, Orson Welles not only directed but also portrayed the complex character of Charles Foster Kane in "Citizen Kane. " This cinematic masterpiece delves into the power dynamics and manipulations behind political campaigns, leaving an indelible mark on American cinema. Meanwhile, Margaret Thatcher's formidable presence during her campaign trail showcased her determination and unwavering commitment to her ideals. Her captivating speeches and tireless efforts propelled her to become one of Britain's most influential prime ministers. The significance is not limited to individuals alone. Kaiser Wilhelm II's Campaigning Car symbolized his desire for dominance as he traversed Germany, rallying support for his imperial ambitions. This mobile platform allowed him to connect with citizens directly and shape public opinion. Campaigns have often been a catalyst for social change as well. Tariq Ali's powerful demonstration in London exemplified how writers, journalists, and filmmakers can use their voices to challenge authority and advocate for justice. Gladice Keevil Manchester was a suffragette who fearlessly campaigned for women's right to vote. Her unwavering dedication paved the way towards achieving gender equality in politics—a legacy that continues today. Election posters like "The Great Naval Eclipse" highlighted how visual propaganda played a pivotal role in swaying public opinion during crucial electoral battles throughout history. These artistic creations aimed at capturing voters' attention while conveying powerful messages about candidates or policies. One cannot forget William Gladstone's Midlothian Campaign—an electrifying series of speeches that captivated audiences across Scotland. His persuasive oratory skills enabled him to connect with voters on a personal level, ultimately shaping the political landscape of his time.