Fines Collection

Death as the railway signalman - a comment on repeated errors and a system of fines between the engine drivers and signalmen circa 1876

Early Frightfulness, 118 BC (engraving)
2788185 Early Frightfulness, 118 BC (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Frightfulness, 118 BC)

The Spanish-American War, distributing Food to the Starving Poor at Santa Cristina, Madrid (litho)
1063467 The Spanish-American War, distributing Food to the Starving Poor at Santa Cristina, Madrid (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Deserters, 1863 (litho)
696013 Deserters, 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 60.4x29.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info)

The Expedition against the Bunerwals, Natives surrendering Arms and paying their fines (litho)
1039375 The Expedition against the Bunerwals, Natives surrendering Arms and paying their fines (litho) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Defence of the Realm Act, Ministry of Food notice, 1918 (litho)
443396 Defence of the Realm Act, Ministry of Food notice, 1918 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Controversial horse rider Harvey Smith. April 1988 P009733

Parking Meters in Grosvenor Square, London. January 1965 P011349

Fines fishing nets mending felling Haringh Nets
Fines of the fishing nets The mending or felling of the Haringh Nets. (title on object) Groote Vissery (series title), On the quay, figures pay the fishing nets with which herring is caught

Men fines punished different ways Method Judgment
Men with fines are punished in different ways. Method of Judgment, to collect Gelt fines (title on object), Print upper right: Pag

Illustration of Golden Perch (Macquaria ambigua), juvenile Australian freshwater fish

Low-grade and treated iron ores
Iron ore. Samples of low-grade iron ore, with a sample of a dressed ore at centre. Dressing, or beneficiation, is the process by which the iron ore contained in low-grade deposits is separated

Urbanus IV (Fines)
POPE URBANUS IV (Jacques Pantaleon)

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"Fines: A Historical Perspective on Consequences and Control" Death as the railway signalman: In the early days of railways, they were not just monetary penalties but could also lead to tragic outcomes. The story of the railway signalman serves as a reminder of how serious consequences could be for those who failed to adhere to safety regulations. Early Frightfulness, 118 BC (engraving): Even in ancient times, they were used as a means of punishment and control. This engraving depicts an early example of imposing fines, showcasing how societies have long utilized this method to maintain order. The Spanish-American War, distributing Food to the Starving Poor at Santa Cristina, Madrid (litho): Fines weren't always limited to law enforcement; they could also serve humanitarian purposes. During times of crisis like war or famine, fines might be levied against those who hoarded resources or exploited others' suffering. Deserters, 1863 (litho): Military history reveals that desertion was met with severe consequences such as imprisonment or even death during certain periods in history. Fines acted as another form of punishment for soldiers who abandoned their duty. The Expedition against the Bunerwals, Natives surrendering Arms and paying their fines (litho): In colonial contexts where indigenous populations resisted foreign rule or engaged in armed conflict, imposing fines became a way for conquerors to assert dominance while extracting wealth from conquered territories. Defence of the Realm Act Ministry of Food notice, 1918 (litho): World War I brought about new laws and regulations aimed at maintaining national security and conserving resources during wartime efforts. This notice illustrates how civilians faced fines if found violating food rationing rules implemented under emergency legislation. Controversial horse rider Harvey Smith - April 1988 P009733: Not all instances involving they can related to serious matters.