Demonstrations Collection

Trade Union March 1874
Trade Unionists marching through Manchester in support of locked-out farm labourers

Votes for Women Hyde Pk
Photograph showing the scale of the Votes for Women demonstration in Hyde Park on 21 June 1908; many women and men attended; some hold banners

WOMENs RIGHTS DEMO / 1906
A Womens Social & Political Union demonstration in Hyde Park

John Lennon and Yoko Ono on stage at the Lyceum. John was playing live for the first time since 1966. Yoko is in the bag. December 1969 Z12137

Arthur Scargill of the NUM talks with miners on strike 1984

Beer Barrel
A giant barrel of beer, part of a demonstration against prohibition in America. (Photo by Henry Guttmann Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Goodies, on the perfect answer to petrol rationing, ride their three seater tandem bicycle in London, Wednesday 21st November 1973

GLC-LFB Centenary Royal Review at Lambeth HQ
To celebrate the 100 years of the London Fire Brigade, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip reviewed the London Fire Brigade at Lambeth headquarters

April 1908 Suffragettes launch boat at Putney Bridge London with notices announcing upcoming Votes For Women Meeting in Hyde Park London on Sunday June 21st - on Boat Race Day - Suffragette Mrs

Firefighters training at Lambeth HQ, extinguishing an oil fire using water fog

Minister Visits Area
1st September 1925: F Leonard, an inspector for the Ministry of Health, making a visit to Limehouse Cottage Gardens in Stepney, east London

National Union of Seamen (Mersey Area) mass meeting held at Liverpool Pierhead near the Seamans war memorial during the ongoing seamans strike

Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst seated as Margaret Bondfield makes a speech Circa 1910 Margaret Bondfield became Minister for Labour on 8th June 1929

Shotton Works Demo C1972
Demonstration by Shotton steel workers against the closure of their factory

Glasgow Rent Strikes in 1915

Northumbria Police displays its high powered patrol cars to be used in the fight against the ram raid problem. The Police Air Support Units Eurocopter Squirrel helicopter hovers over the Ford Sierra

William Harvey explains the circulatory system to Charles I, using a live deer, from El Museo Popular, 1889 (print)
693691 William Harvey explains the circulatory system to Charles I, using a live deer, from El Museo Popular, 1889 (print) by Spanish School, (19th century)

Troops put down riots in Belgium, 1899
3480900 Troops put down riots in Belgium, 1899; (add.info.: Troops put down riots in Belgium, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus, 1850
3330866 Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus- type of life suit- in Cork)

Washington, DC, July 28, 1932 - Tanks and mounted troops go to break up Bonus Marchers camp (b/w photo)
7133816 Washington, DC, July 28, 1932 - Tanks and mounted troops go to break up Bonus Marchers camp (b/w photo); (add.info.: Washington, DC, July 28)

A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850
3330605 A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives from shipwrecks by)

Chief of Police lynched by the crowd in Paris, 1899 (illustration)
8698435 Chief of Police lynched by the crowd in Paris, 1899 (illustration) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); (add.info.: Society. Justice. Chief of Police lynched by the crowd in Paris)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635310 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration of how Roman numerals may be formed with the fingers (litho)
8641530 Demonstration of how Roman numerals may be formed with the fingers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Deroulede and Habert trying to circumvent General Roger and his troops during a nationalist march in Paris, 1899
3480895 Deroulede and Habert trying to circumvent General Roger and his troops during a nationalist march in Paris, 1899; (add.info)

A demonstration in Dublin, 1899
3480851 A demonstration in Dublin, 1899; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a demonstration in Dublin in 1899, against Joseph Chamberlain (1836 - 1914)

The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo)
3331003 The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of members of the Red Guards)

A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850
3331171 A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives from shipwrecks by)

Police arresting demonstators at a rally by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635298 Police arresting demonstators at a rally by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635309 Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A heavily stocked window mainly of canned goods (b/w photo)
8647458 A heavily stocked window mainly of canned goods (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A heavily stocked window mainly of canned goods)

Ulster Unionist demonstration, Herne Hill, London, 1914 (b/w photo)
8626509 Ulster Unionist demonstration, Herne Hill, London, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

May Day demonstrations before the General Strike, London, 1926 (b/w photo)
8626466 May Day demonstrations before the General Strike, London, 1926 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver)
7339290 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Solar spectrum being demonstrated to young boys, 1887
3480083 Solar spectrum being demonstrated to young boys, 1887; (add.info.: Solar spectrum being demonstrated to young boys in a darkened room by means of a Heliostat and a prism)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635313 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635312 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635311 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931)

Bloody Sunday in St Petersburg, Russia in 1905 (print)
5669577 Bloody Sunday in St Petersburg, Russia in 1905 (print); (add.info.: French satirical Illustration after the Bloody Sunday, 22 January 1905 in St Petersburg, Russia)

Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635299 Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London)

The Tea in Boston Harbour (engraving)
8632410 The Tea in Boston Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea in Boston Harbour)

Suffragist march, London, 1908 (b/w photo)
8626531 Suffragist march, London, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suffragist march, London, 13 June 1908)

Sunday procession on the Embankment, London (b/w photo)
8676196 Sunday procession on the Embankment, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday procession on the Embankment, London)

Saluting the quarter-deck (colour photo)
8668592 Saluting the quarter-deck (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saluting the quarter-deck)

Women from the Halles market going for King Louis XVI of France in Versailles on October 5, 1789(engraving)
XEE4149368 Women from the Halles market going for King Louis XVI of France in Versailles on October 5, 1789(engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Presidential elections in Germany March- April 1925. They were the first direct elections to the office of President of the Reich (ReichsprŠsident)

Mass demonstration held outside Rathaus Schoneberg City Hall in protest against the construction of the Berlin Wall which began three days earlier overnight on the 12th-13th August

General view of the huge crowd gathered at the Royal Exchange in Manchester during the Indian boycott protest meting, made on behalf of the Lancashire cotton industry against the economic policy of

Margaret Thatcher smiles on a tour in Manchester during her one-day visit to industrial plants and towns in the North-west. 31st August 1979

Speakers corner at St Peters Square in Central Manchester. 15th April 1977

YTS Trainees in rooftop sit in at Everton Enterprises, Salisbury Street, Everton, Liverpool, 27th April 1992. Protesting against closure of centre after funding withdrawn by the Merseyside Training

On the receiving end is Karate black belt expert Jeff Barwick, while getting in some high kicking practise is John Holdsworth, also a black belt

Gateshead youngsters fell for judo ace Brian Jacks in a big way. More than 100 flocked to the towns leisure centre to see Brian and other martial art experts give a demonstration

A conductor at the Hanwell bus garage of London transport wearing a mock turban to express protest at the fact that sikh Tarsen Singh Sandhu is allowed to wear his turban while driving a bus

A conductor at the Hanwell bus garage of London transport wearing a mock turban to express protest at the fact that sikh Tarsem Singh Sandhu is allowed to wear his turban while driving a bus

Suffragettes Under Arrest May 1908 Miss N G Bacon - one of six Suffragettes being arrested oustide Downing Street London 1900s Police Officers Policemen Womens Rights Movement

Actress Susan Hampshire seen here in St. Martin s-in-the-Fields, London demonstrating for the abolition of VAT to the live performing arts - theatre, music, opera, ballet, owing to spiraling costs

Prime Minister Edward Heath is rushed back inside Number 10 Downing Street watched by Willie Whitelaw after being covered in paint by art editor Angela Hilary Weight. 25th June 1970

Boeing F4B-4 special NX9846 (ex A9241 / NC-14). The second of two US Marine Corps F4B-4s stripped of military equipment for the Bureau of Commerce, (later Fa), in 1940 and registered NC-14

Paris Salon Aeronautique 1949 - Fouga CM. 8 R13 Cyclone
Fouga CM.8 R13 Cyclone at the XVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 at the Grand Palais in central Paris, (flying demonstrations were given at Orly Airport)

Protest by the people of Lima
3786108 Protest by the people of Lima; (add.info.: Protest by the people of Lima, Peru against Argentinian Senor Ministro Argentino Exemo Agustin Arroyo, 25 May 1901.); Lebrecht History

Victims of Austrian Schreckenstage (Days of Horror)
3786137 Victims of Austrian Schreckenstage (Days of Horror); (add.info.: Victims of Austrian Schreckenstage ('Days of Horror) riots, 15 - 16 July 1927, Vienna.); Lebrecht History

Demonstation of Social Democrats, Cologne
3786496 Demonstation of Social Democrats, Cologne; (add.info.: Demonstation of Social Democrats, Cologne (Koln), Germany. Pre - 1914. Protest against clerical influence over education and culture

Czech Demonstration in London during World War 1
3786769 Czech Demonstration in London during World War 1; (add.info.: Czech Demonstration in London during World War 1. Protest in support of Prince Alexander of Serbia)

Rabbit hunting, France, 1873 (engraving)
PCT5617993 Rabbit hunting, France, 1873 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Rabbit hunting in France in the 19th century - a man, opposing the hunt)

Strike-Breakers, 1930 (painting)
7432263 Strike-Breakers, 1930 (painting) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 71x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938)); Photo © O. Vaering

Long live May 1! (May 1, International Workers Day), 1920 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409777 Long live May 1! (May 1, International Workers Day), 1920 (colour lithograph) by Russian School (20th century) ; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Vive le 1er mai)

London Riot 1999
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Vickers Valiant WB215
Vickers 671 Valiant WB215, the second prototype, seen at the SBAC Farnborough International Air Show from 3-9 September 1956

The league for the rights of women
French women in a car in the streets of Paris, demonstrating for their right to vote. They were members of the league for the rights of women'. Date: 1925

Riots at the French Elections, Paris
Rioters attacking the Paris office of the Gaulois during the French elections. The election, held on the 14th and 18th of October 1885

Socialist Meeting, East End, London
The Socialist Sunday Meetings in the East End, London. We see a comparative view of Dod Street on a normal Sunday, compared with the same street during the socialist demonstration of Sunday

Madrid Mob burns Arms of German Legation
A Spanish mob burns the arms of the German Legation in the Puerta del Sol, Madrid. This was in response to the Carolines Crisis (/Question)

Madrid Mob Tears Down German Flag
A Spanish mob tears down the flag at the German Legation, Madrid. This was in response to the Carolines Crisis (/Question)

Finnish Gymnasts
A team of female gymnasts from Finland, touring the UK with a gymnastic display. Date: 1933

Employment protest, Liverpool
Employment protest in Liverpool, 17 March 1979. Those taking part include Dunlop workers, Tate & Lyle workers, and members of the National Union of Seamen. Date: 1979

British Leyland workers protesting, London
British Leyland workers protesting during a strike, and taking part in a demonstration in London which included a march to the House of Commons

Rioting in the West End of London 1886
Looting shops in Piccadilly, London. A meeting of the unemployed was held in Trafalgar Square, which divided itself into two groups, the Fair Trade League and the Revolutionary Social Democrats

On 13th November 1887 a demonstration organised by the Social Democratic Federation and the Irish National League in Trafalgar Square in London turned into a riot after police

The Ferrer trial in Barcelona
Francisco Ferrer was accused of having taken a leading part in the Barcelona rebellion. The photograph shows Ferrer, top left

British protest to the Ferrer trial
Mr Victor Grayson speaking at the demonstration meeting at Trafalgar Square. Francisco Ferrer was accused of having taken a leading part in the Barcelona rebellion

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"Demonstrations: A Glimpse into History's Roar for Change" Women's Rights Demo, 1906: Pioneering suffragettes march fearlessly, demanding equality and a voice in society. Votes for Women Hyde Park: Thousands gather in solidarity, fighting tirelessly to secure the right to vote for women. Trade Union March 1874: Workers unite as one, advocating for fair wages and better working conditions amidst industrial revolution challenges. Arthur Scargill of the NUM talks with miners on strike 1984: Determined coal miners stand strong against adversity, seeking justice and improved livelihoods. Minister Visits Area: Communities rally together, urging government officials to witness firsthand their struggles and urgent needs. GLC-LFB Centenary Royal Review at Lambeth HQ: Firefighters showcase their dedication during a grand celebration honoring a century of service protecting lives and property. Peterloo Massacre: Tragic echoes of history resound as peaceful protesters are met with violence while demanding political reform in Manchester, 1819. Shotton Works Demo C1972: Factory workers raise their voices against potential job losses, highlighting the importance of employment security within communities. Firefighters training at Lambeth HQ: Braving flames and danger daily, firefighters hone their skills through rigorous training sessions at headquarters to protect our cities' safety relentlessly. Pop stars meet in Carnaby Street London to become founder members of an anti-bowler hat movement that embraces individuality over conformity - music unites generations. The Goodies ride their three-seater tandem bicycle - offering laughter amid petrol rationing woes; proving that humor can be found even during challenging times. April 1908 Suffragettes launch boat at Putney Bridge London with notices announcing freedom's voyage towards gender equality – waves of change begin here.