Chartism Collection

The Six Points of the Peoples Charter (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF105421 The Six Points of the Peoples Charter (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Chartist party, 1843
Chartists attempte to force their giant charter through parliament. 1843

Newport Riot
At Newport, Monmouthshire, Chartist rioters from nearby mines, led by John Frost, fire on the magistrates at the Westgate hotel but are dispersed by the military

Chartism Cartoon
NOT SO VERY UNREASONABLE... The Working Man presents his charter to Lord John Russell

Female Chartists Cartoon
How to treat the female Chartists Cockroaches, rats and mice should see off the most ferocious crowd of females

Uk / Chartism / Punch, 1848
Cartoon of a hoax petition which included the signatures of Queen Victoria, seventeen (!) Dukes of Wellington and others!

Chartist Convention
Chartist convention at John Street, Fitzroy Square, London

Cartoons, The Great Chartist Demonstration -- No. IX, The Beginning and the End. 1848

Chartist Procession
The Chartist demonstration : the procession at Blackfriars Bridge, London

Chartists in church, 1839. To demonstrate their power and numbers, they would process to church well before time for
527840 Chartists in church, 1839. To demonstrate their power and numbers, they would process to church well before time for the service, and peacefully fill the pews

Chartist riots in Birmingham, 15 July 1839. Illustration from Camden Pelham The Chronicles of Crime , London, 1886
527848 Chartist riots in Birmingham, 15 July 1839. Illustration from Camden Pelham The Chronicles of Crime , London, 1886. Etching

Not So Very Unreasonable!!! Eh? (from "Punch"), 1848. Creator: Anonymous
Not So Very Unreasonable!!! Eh? (from "Punch"), 1848. Private Collection

Snig's End - (from the Road), 1850. Creator: Unknown
Snig's End - (from the Road), 1850. View of the Chartist estate in Gloucestershire:..cottages built in the form of crescents;

William Lovett
3782825 William Lovett; (add.info.: William Lovett - from engraving by A. Harral after Anelay, 1847. British radical, leader of the political movement Chartism)

The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common, 1848, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common, 1848, (1900). Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900). (Colorised black and white print)

Scene During The Preston Strike, c1890. Artist: William Rainey
Scene During The Preston Strike, c1890. Part of the 1842 General Strike or Plug Plot Riots. These strikes and disturbances were prompted by depression in 1841-2 which resulted in wage cuts of over

Chartist petition procession
A print of the chartists procession of 1842 taking the great national petition of 3, 317, 702 signatures to the House of Commons

The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged
527844 The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged. Cap of Liberty is attached to Speakers chair. 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank

The Chartist Row (coloured engraving)
3630644 The Chartist Row (coloured engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chartist Row)

Attack on the Westgate Hotel, Newport on 4th November 1839 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294003 Attack on the Westgate Hotel, Newport on 4th November 1839 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Approximately 5)

The Shears Inn (engraving)
3629897 The Shears Inn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shears Inn. Illustration for The Risings of the Luddites)

Punch cartoon: Here and There, or, Emigration a Remedy (engraving)
6034621 Punch cartoon: Here and There, or, Emigration a Remedy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here and There, or, Emigration a Remedy)

The Chartist convention (engraving)
614501 The Chartist convention (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chartist convention, John Street, Fitzroy Square, London)

Cartoon, A Great Demonstration -- satirical comment on the Chartist movement, depicting a Chartist leader backing down immediately when a magistrate tells him that his proposed demonstration will not

Westgate Hotel and Mayors House, Newport, Wales
Westgate Hotel and Mayors House. Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, after the Chartist Riot of 4 November 1839. 1839

The Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, 1848 (engraving)
654360 The Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, 1848 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, 1848)

Haigh House (engraving)
3629894 Haigh House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haigh House. Illustration for The Risings of the Luddites)

Dumb Steeple (engraving)
3629891 Dumb Steeple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumb Steeple. Illustration for The Risings of the Luddites)

Chartist settlement - Cottage at Snigs End
Front view of a cottage at Snigs End in Gloucestershire, one of a number of Chartist settlements in Britain founded by Feargus O Connor. 1850

How the Chartist procession might have looked, 1848 (engraving)
1574646 How the Chartist procession might have looked, 1848 (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Chartism: How the Chartist procession might have looked, with Mr Punch)

Old Gate House (engraving)
3629895 Old Gate House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Gate House. Illustration for The Risings of the Luddites)

Frank Peel, FSAS (b / w photo)
3628554 Frank Peel, FSAS (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank Peel, FSAS)

The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common (engraving)
663577 The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common)

The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common, 10th April 1848, 1886 (engraving)
XJF294000 The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common, 10th April 1848, 1886 (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Estimated that 50)

The Chartist meeting on Kennington Common in 1848, part of the Procession - sketched at Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
583544 The Chartist meeting on Kennington Common in 1848, part of the Procession - sketched at Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School

Petition by Trade Unionists to the King in Copenhagen Fields, 21st April 1834
GHL6250 Petition by Trade Unionists to the King in Copenhagen Fields, 21st April 1834, engraved by W.Summers, 1836 by Summers, W

First Chartist Meeting, British Coffee House on Cockspur Street, 1839 (engraving)
GHL430734 First Chartist Meeting, British Coffee House on Cockspur Street, 1839 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); width: 31 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery

Chartist excitement (engraving)
614414 Chartist excitement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chartist excitement - the police force in Bonners Fields, on Monday last)

Chartist Riots at Newport (engraving)
655391 Chartist Riots at Newport (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chartist Riots at Newport)

The Old Chartist (engraving)
5227217 The Old Chartist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Chartist. From Of The Decorative Illustration of Books Old and New by Walter Crane)

The Charter, A Commons Scene (engraving)
5997830 The Charter, A Commons Scene (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charter, A Commons Scene)

Punch cartoon: How to treat the female chartists (engraving)
6034624 Punch cartoon: How to treat the female chartists (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to treat the female chartists)

The Chartist Convention, John-Street, Fitzroy-Square (engraving)
1607116 The Chartist Convention, John-Street, Fitzroy-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chartist Convention, John-Street, Fitzroy-Square)

A Chartist Meeting at Basin Stones, Todmorden, 1842 (oil on canvas)
3822235 A Chartist Meeting at Basin Stones, Todmorden, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Bayes, Alfred Walter (1858-1903); 40.6x61 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

"Noahs Ark, "or "Egypt, "Hightown (engraving)
3629896 " Noahs Ark, " or " Egypt, " Hightown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Noahs Ark, " or " Egypt)

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Chartism was a powerful movement that swept through the United Kingdom in the 19th century, advocating for political and social reform. At its core were the Six Points of the People's Charter, which called for universal suffrage, secret ballots, equal electoral districts, no property qualifications for Members of Parliament, payment for MPs to enable working-class representation, and annual parliamentary elections. This lithograph captures the essence of these demands. The movement faced significant opposition and encountered violent clashes like the infamous Newport Riot. However, Chartists persisted in their fight for change as depicted in various cartoons showcasing their determination and resilience. One such cartoon portrays a Chartist Convention where leaders gathered to strategize and discuss their goals. Another highlights female Chartists who played a crucial role in this movement despite facing gender-based discrimination. Punch magazine also captured public sentiment towards Chartism with satirical illustrations like "UK/Chartism/Punch" published in 1848. These caricatures often reflected societal fears or criticisms surrounding this radical movement. The strength is evident through images depicting large-scale demonstrations such as The Great Chartist Demonstration or Chartist Procession. These gatherings showcased solidarity among supporters from all walks of life who marched together demanding democratic reforms. Chartist meetings provided platforms for individuals to voice their concerns directly to fellow activists and potential allies. Additionally, petition processions demonstrated widespread support by collecting signatures from thousands across the nation. Sadly, Welsh Chartist Martyrs - Jones, Frost, and Williams - paid a heavy price for their involvement when they were executed following an uprising against oppressive conditions. Despite setbacks and sacrifices endured by many brave individuals during this period of history known as Chartism; it remains an important chapter that paved the way towards greater democracy in Britain.