Disputes Collection

Entente Cordiale celebrations
The Entente Cordiale between Britain and France aimed to resolve colonial disputes over territories such as Egypt and Morocco

Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation of the premises, Friday 7th January 1972

Riots at Salter Hebble, Halifax
Disturbances at Salter Hebble in Halifax, part of the 1842 general strike, also known as the Plug Plot Riots, The riots started among the miners in Staffordshire, England

Workers from Round Oak Steelworks, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, meeting together to discuss closure of factory, 30th November 1982

Court of Pie-poudre
A special court that sat in times of public markets or fairs in England in medieval times, with exclusive jurisdiction over disputes between merchants and consumers

The Escape of Grotius, aka Hugo de Groot, Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, poet and playwright. He was imprisoned in Loevestein Castle for his involvement in Calvinist disputes

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

Official picket line outside Vauxhall Motors, Dunstable
Official picket line with placards outside Vauxhall Motors, Dunstable. Date: circa 1970s

Building workers dispute, Lambeth, South London, 19 July 1977. Date: 1977

LSO musicians supporting BBC musicians, London
London Symphony Orchestra musicians supporting BBC musicians outside Broadcasting House, London, 27 June 1980. The strike by BBC musicians began when the BBC put forward plans to discontinue five

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GEC workers campaigning, GEC Headquarters, London
GEC workers campaigning outside the GEC Headquarters in London during a lockout from the Keith Blackman works at Tottenham, 18 March 1970. Date: 1970

NALGO union members campaigning with placards
NALGO (National and Local Government Officers Association) union members, gas office and fitting staff, campaigning with placards outside the headquarters of the North Thames gas board, 14 July 1981

APEX union members campaigning with placards
APEX (Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical and Computer Staff) union members campaigning with placards to demand equal pay for women. Date: circa 1970s

Babcock and Wilcox workers, Renfrew plant, Scotland
Babcock and Wilcox workers at the Renfrew plant, Scotland, during a mass meeting as part of an employment dispute. Date: circa 1970

Members of NUTGW campaigning
Members of NUTGW (National Union of Tailors and Garment Workers), NATSOPA (National Society of Operative Printers and Assistants)

Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright discuss Sunday trading
The Conservative peer Lady Trumpington (Jean Alys Barker, Baroness Trumpington, b.1922) and Nigel Wright, the Dickie Dirts clothing retailer, discuss the issue of Sunday trading, 4 February 1982

Members of DATA campaigning, Tothill Street, London
Members of DATA (Draughtsmen's and Allied Technicians Association) from Rolls Royce, Coventry, campaigning in Tothill Street, London, 21 August 1970

Members of British Equity campaigning with banner
Members of British Equity campaigning with a banner outside the Spanish Embassy in London, 4 August 1978. They include (left to right) John Barron (union President), Robert Morley, Paul Eddington

Meleager and Atalante, 1617-18 (oil on canvas)
471345 Meleager and Atalante, 1617-18 (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 154.4x121.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Disputes between Luther and Calvin (engraving)
2788247 Disputes between Luther and Calvin (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disputes between Luther and Calvin)

The Dreyfus Question in Paris, the Scene in the Chamber of Deputies (litho)
1039348 The Dreyfus Question in Paris, the Scene in the Chamber of Deputies (litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreyfus Question in Paris)

Inscribed marble stele recording a dispute between the islands of Paros and Naxos
1076470 Inscribed marble stele recording a dispute between the islands of Paros and Naxos, from Delos, Greece, c.200 BC (marble) by Greek

No man was allowed to grow a hedge or put up a gate. This led to many arguments amongst
1122710 No man was allowed to grow a hedge or put up a gate. This led to many arguments amongst villagers, c.1950 (litho) by Valda

Peter Henry Emerson. River bank scene, Norfolk?
Vintage 19th century/1900s photograph by Peter Henry Emerson. Emerson was a British writer and photographer. His photographs are early examples of promoting straight photography as an art form

Disputes between British and Foreign Fishermen, a Belgian Trawler cutting through English Herring Nets (engraving)
1624810 Disputes between British and Foreign Fishermen, a Belgian Trawler cutting through English Herring Nets (engraving) by English School

Suspension of Labour in the Factory Districts, Scene in Manchester (engraving)
1594607 Suspension of Labour in the Factory Districts, Scene in Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dispute in the Bacon Trade in Ireland, Police protecting a Drover and his Pigs in Waterford (litho)
1036717 The Dispute in the Bacon Trade in Ireland, Police protecting a Drover and his Pigs in Waterford (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lloyd George is prevented from resting by the difficulties caused by industrial unrest in
KDC400236 Lloyd George is prevented from resting by the difficulties caused by industrial unrest in Britain and additionally the problems of Ireland, October, 1919 (litho) by Raven-Hill

The Cook and the Coachman (engraving)
2813282 The Cook and the Coachman (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cook and the Coachman. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

As Mans Ingratitude (engraving)
5237254 As Mans Ingratitude (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: As Mans Ingratitude)

The Adventures and Misadventures of a Brahma Bull (engraving)
1055808 The Adventures and Misadventures of a Brahma Bull (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures and Misadventures of a Brahma Bull)

The Hand and Shears, A Case before the Court of Pie-Poudre
489355 The Hand and Shears, A Case before the Court of Pie-Poudre, from a drawing dated 1811 (engraving) by English School

Duelling scenes from L Escrime et le Duel, a book by C Prevost and G Jollivet (litho)
6014291 Duelling scenes from L Escrime et le Duel, a book by C Prevost and G Jollivet (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tithe Agitation in Wales (engraving)
1037869 The Tithe Agitation in Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tithe Agitation in Wales)

Disputes in the savannah
Giuseppe DAmico

Barmaids on Strike in Grangetown, 1973

The aftermath of the guards dispute at Nuneaton Station. 20th October 1967

Strike action at Rover, assembly line deserted, in support of the first official one day strike against the Industrial Relations Bill, Birmingham, Monday 1st March 1971

Strike action motor Industry, Birmingham, in support of the first official one day strike against the Industrial Relations Bill, Birmingham, Monday 1st March 1971

Four of Ten West Bromwich Albion first team players who have asked for a transfer because they say they cannot get on with Manager Jimmy Hagan

Dr Syntax disputing his bill with the landlady
Dr Syntax disputes the landladys bill while the hotel servants watch to see who will win (our money is on the landlady !). Date: 1815

Hoisting The Egyptian Flag At Fashoda, 1898, The Climax Of Imperial Territorial Disputes Between Britain And France In Eastern Africa

Irish Shillelagh
An ornamental Shillelagh, a fighting stick traditionally used by the Irish to settle disputes between gentlemen. Date: 1960s photo

France Attacks Kellogg
An aggressive France attacks the Kellogg pact which was signed in 1928 denouncing war & advocating the peaceful settlement of disputes. Date: 1933

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"From Celebrations to Protests: Exploring the Spectrum of Disputes" Entente Cordiale celebrations marked a historic moment of harmony, but disputes often lurk beneath the surface. The Escape of Grotius, aka Hugo de Groot, reminds us that even great minds can be embroiled in disputes that shape history. Employment protest shakes Liverpool as workers demand fair treatment and better conditions. British Leyland workers take to the streets of London, raising their voices against injustice and fighting for their rights. Official picket line outside Vauxhall Motors in Dunstable becomes a symbol of solidarity amidst an ongoing dispute over labor practices. Building workers' dispute in Lambeth, South London highlights the struggles faced by those who construct our cities while demanding fair wages and safe working environments. LSO musicians stand united with BBC musicians in London, demonstrating how they are bridge gaps between different sectors within society. Dispute Disputes Protest Protesting Industrial - these words echo through time as reminders that conflicts are inherent to progress and change. GEC workers campaign at GEC Headquarters in London, showcasing their determination to fight for improved working conditions and job security. NALGO union members join forces with placards held high, amplifying their demands for justice across various industries and workplaces. APEX union members make their voices heard through powerful placards during campaigns aimed at securing better rights for all employees involved. Babcock and Wilcox workers at Renfrew plant unite against unfair treatment, proving that geographical boundaries cannot dampen the spirit of collective action. In this diverse array of events spanning locations across Britain – from celebratory occasions like Entente Cordiale commemorations to intense protests by industrial workers – we witness how they have shaped our society throughout history.