Family Planning 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr Marie Stopes new baby. A son was born to Mr and Mrs H V Roe on March 27. Mrs Roe is better known as Dr Marie Stopes, whose work in connection with the birth control movement is well known

Dr Marie Stopes baby. A son was born to Mr and Mrs H V Roe on March 27. Mrs Roe is better known as Dr Marie Stopes, whose work in connection with the birth control movement is well known

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)

IVF treatment F008 / 3605
MODEL RELEASED. IVF treatment. Woman about to have her eggs harvested for use in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment

IVF treatment F008 / 3572
IVF treatment. Embryo culture dish used for in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

Rubin gynaecology test, 1956
Rubin gynaecology test. Doctor with nurse and patient in a hospital, with the doctor carrying out a test on the female patients fallopian tubes

Fertility test. Male and female home-use Fertell fertility test kit. At bottom left is the wand used to test female fertility

Persona test stick and contraceptive kit for women
Persona contraceptive kit. View of the urine test stick (foreground) used with the Persona contra- ceptive kit that enables women to determine when it is safe to have sexual intercourse

Ectopic IUD contraceptive, CT scan
Ectopic IUD contraceptive. Computed tomography (CT) scan of an axial section through the lower abdomen of a woman, showing an ectopic (abnormally positioned) intrauterine device (IUD, white)

Ectopic IUD contraceptive, X-ray
Ectopic IUD contraceptive. Coloured X-ray of the lower abdomen of a woman, showing an ectopic (abnormally positioned) intrauterine device (IUD, white, highlighted in red)

Ectopic IUD contraceptive, 3D MRI scan
Ectopic IUD contraceptive. Coloured 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of an axial section through the lower abdomen of a woman

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"Exploring the Evolution of Family Planning: From Tudor Times to Modern Innovations" Step into history with a scene from Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, beautifully captured by John Everett Millais. Amidst this timeless setting, we delve into the concept of family planning. Glimpse at portraits of Henry VIII's six wives, painted by Rosalind Thornycroft in 1932. These women symbolize an era where reproductive choices were limited and often dictated by royal decree. Fast forward to Dr Vladimir Petrow, whose groundbreaking discovery of the IUD contraceptive revolutionized birth control methods. His work paved the way for greater autonomy and informed decision-making. Witness the Birth Choices Rally in Melbourne, where passionate individuals unite to advocate for diverse birthing options. This rally serves as a reminder that every person deserves access to comprehensive family planning resources tailored to their needs. Reflect on Henry VIII's reign as King of England from 1509 through another masterpiece by Rosalind Thornycroft. While his personal life was marred with marital struggles due to lack of effective contraception, it highlights how societal norms have evolved over time. Marvel at the Duke of Abruzzi, an Italian mountaineer and explorer who fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories during the late 19th-early 20th century. His daring spirit mirrors those who challenge societal taboos surrounding family planning today. General O'Connor leads an expeditionary force to Figuig in Morocco in 1903—an example of how even military leaders recognized the importance of providing reproductive health services regardless of geographical boundaries or circumstances. Celebrate winners like Henri Meyer at Prix Reverdy in Paris (1899), whose artistic talents capture moments that transcend time—much like our ongoing quest for accessible and inclusive family planning solutions worldwide. Peek inside British Drug House Chemical Works where meticulous inspections ensure quality control over 150, 000 Volidan birth pills.