Contraception Collection

Portraits of Henry VIIIs six wives from 1509, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Portraits of Henry VIIIs six wives; Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr

Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. Artist: John Everett Millais
Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. The Rev and Mrs Crawley at home with their young family which, as an impoverished parson, he has difficulty in supporting

IUD contraceptive and sperm cells. Computer artwork of an intrauterine device (IUD, red and white, centre) in a womans uterus, surrounded by sperm cells (white, not to scale)

Progesterone hormone
Polarised light micrograph of crystals of progesterone. X 40

Miss Elizabeth Stuyvesant, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Elizabeth Stuyvesant, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 19. American dancer and suffragist, active in the campaign for birth control

Victoria Gillick and her daughter Jessie, aged 9, at home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. 25th July 1983

Gordon Gillick with his wife Victoria Gillick and their ten children at home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The children are Clementine (1), Ambrose (3), Sarah (5), Gabriel (6), Jessie (9), James (11)

Victoria Gillick at home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. 25th July 1983

Campaigner Victoria Gillick outside a court in London. 19th November 1984

Campaigner Victoria Gillick and her husband Gordon Gillick outside a court in London. 19th November 1984

Victoria Gillick and her daughter Clementine, aged 1, at home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. 25th July 1983

Campaigner Victoria Gillick leaving the High Court with her husband Gordon Gillick after she failed in her bid to prevent doctors prescribing contraception to under-16s without parental consent

Campaigner Victoria Gillick with some of her children. 22nd November 1981

Dr Vladimir Petrow, the man who discovered the Volidan birth pill, checking an experiment with one of his research team in one of the laboratories

Condom store off South Street, Philadelphia : the variety available ranges from The Immaculate Conception (Mary) to the Stealth Bomber Date: 1992

The Eve of Marriage, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804900 The Eve of Marriage, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eve of Marriage)

Comic postcard, Man attracted to pretty woman Date: 20th century

Advert, Married Love by Dr Marie Stopes. 1923

First ever "superside"advertising hoarding for contraceptives
First ever " superside" advertising hoarding for contraceptives, called " Lifestyles". Cromwell Road, London. 13th February 1985

150, 000 Volidan birth pills under inspection at the British Drug House, Chemical Works, Graham Street, City Road, London. 17th August 1965

Dr Marie Stopes, February 1923 Family Planning Pioneer in the 1920s and 1930s portrait smiling

Henry VIII, King of England from 1509, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry VIII, King of England from 1509, (1932). Henry (1491-1547) succeeded his father, Henry VII, in 1509. Obsessed with passing the throne on to a male heir

Maria II of Portugal, 19th century. Maria II da Gloria, Queen of Portugal, (1819-1853), was the daughter of King Pedro IV. She had at least 12 children and died in childbirth

Duke of the Abruzzi, Italian mountaineer and explorer, late 19th-early 20th century. Luigi Amedeo Giuseppe Maria Ferdinando Francesco (1873-1933), son of Amadeo I, King of Spain

General O Connor, commander of the expeditionary force to Figuig, Morocco, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st June 1903

The winners of the Prix Reverdy, Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
The winners of the Prix Reverdy, Paris, 1899. Award for patriotism and abundance of children. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1899

Diagram showing the interaction between female sexual organs and the brain, on one side, the normal reproductive cycle, and on the other, the effect of the contraceptive pill

Used condom on ground F006 / 9142
Used condom abandoned on fringes of metropolitan park, West Midlands, UK

Illustration of a man sitting on sofa with boy and girl, showing condom pulled over a banana

Contraceptive implant, X-ray C017 / 7390
Contraceptive implant. X-ray of the arm of a 19 year old female showing a contraceptive implant (thin rod at upper centre)

Condoms F008 / 3183
Condoms, cross processed image

Safe sex, conceptual image F008 / 3185
Safe sex, conceptual image

Coloured condoms F008 / 3177
Coloured condoms

Condoms F008 / 3181
Condoms, cross processed image

Condoms F008 / 3178
Condoms, cross processed image

Contraceptive patch F008 / 2874
MODEL RELEASED. Contraceptive patch

Contraceptive patch F008 / 2872
MODEL RELEASED. Contraceptive patch

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"Contraception: A Journey Through Time and Choices" Step back in time to 1921, when the Stope First Clinic opened its doors, providing a safe haven for those seeking contraception. Fast forward to 1860, as depicted in John Everett Millais' painting from Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, where the topic was subtly explored. Enter the realm of modern contraceptive methods - behold the IUD contraceptive and witness how it works against sperm cells with precision. Explore the wonders of progesterone hormone and its role in preventing unwanted pregnancies. In Philadelphia's South Street, a condom store offers an array of options ranging from The Immaculate Conception (Mary) to even the Stealth Bomber - showcasing how contraception has evolved over time. Meet Gordon Gillick and his wife Victoria Gillick at their home in Wisbech surrounded by their ten children. Their story highlights personal choices amidst societal debates on family planning. Delve into history with Margaret Sanger's iconic photograph from 1916, capturing her dedication towards advocating for reproductive rights. Marvel at Rosalind Thornycroft's portraits depicting Henry VIII's six wives - women whose lives were shaped by issues surrounding fertility control. Witness Victoria Gillick and her daughter Jessie embracing life together at their home in Wisbech. In another moment frozen in time, see Victoria herself captured on July 25th, 1983 - a testament to her resilience as she fought for parental consent laws regarding teenage girls accessing contraceptives. Join campaigner Victoria Gillick outside a London court on November 19th, 1984; her determination shines through as she fights for what she believes is right. Finally, stand alongside Victoria and her husband Gordon outside another court building as they continue their battle for reproductive autonomy. Through these glimpses into history and personal stories intertwined with contraception-related themes emerge tales of progressiveness, empowerment, and the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.