Liberties Collection

Tower, 16th Century
The Tower and its Liberties taken from correct Surveys made in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth

Prerogatives Defeat or Liberties Triumph', c1782. C J Fox and John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton
528291 Prerogatives Defeat or Liberties Triumph', c1782. C J Fox and John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton, uniting to fight corruption and Royal favouritism

The spring fashion for 1925 women and girls. School girl was simplified. The one in the centre is of figured shantung and santoy, while she has levied a toll on wool marocain for the others

George Thomas, British Labour Party politician
Thomas George Thomas, 1st Viscount Tonypandy (1909-1997), British Labour Party politician, MP from 1945 to 1983, best known as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1976 to 1983

Tower of London and surrounding area 1597
True and exact draught of the Tower Liberties, surveyed in 1597, by Gulielmus Haiward and J. Gascoyne. 1597

Page from The American Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson (engraving)
3648725 Page from The American Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The American Tour of Messrs Brown)

Confirmation of the liberties of the Ripuarian Franks (engraving)
970767 Confirmation of the liberties of the Ripuarian Franks (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confirmation of the liberties of the Ripuarian Franks)

Maid taking liberties and overheard by mistress of house (litho)
3245333 Maid taking liberties and overheard by mistress of house (litho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

The tower and its liberties (engraving)
587841 The tower and its liberties (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tower and its liberties)

King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede
John, King of England (1166-1216) signs the Magna Carta (Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England) - forced onto him by the feudal barons

Plan of the City and Liberties of London after the dreadful conflagration in the year 1666 (engraving)
603990 Plan of the City and Liberties of London after the dreadful conflagration in the year 1666 (engraving) by English School

The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to
984749 The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Allegory of the Concordat between Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821
CHT173595 Allegory of the Concordat between Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) 1801 (coloured engraving) (see also 175951) by French School

Tower of London and surrounding area 1597
From a print published by the Royal Antiquarian Society and engraved from the survey made in 1597. Date: 1597

King John signing the Magna Carta
Illustration depicting King John signing the Magna Carta Libertatum (Great Charter of the Liberties'), commonly called Magna Carta it is a charter of rights agreed to by King John of England at

Vincent van Gogh Life Nature morte 1888 Oil canvas
Vincent van Gogh: Still Life (Nature morte), Vincent van Gogh, May 1888, Oil on canvas, Van Gogh often called his still life paintings color studies

Hairpin Bends In The, Healy Pass, Beara Peninsula, Co Cork, Ireland

Suffrage Demonstration N. U. W. S. S
Suffrage Demonstration N.U.W.S.S. Leaders of the N.U.W.S.S at the Suffrage Demonstration and March from the Embankment of the Albert Hall, 13th June 1908. Mrs. Fawcett, Lady Frances Balfour, Mrs

Frock with Liberty pattern
A frock made from voile with a Liberty print. 1927

King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede
English Barons persuade King John to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede on 15th June 1215 - illustration from a booklet History and the Mustard Pot for Colmans Mustard. Date: 1215

Programme of Suffrage Week. Programme of N.U.W.S.S (Croydon Branch) Suffrage Week, commencing Tuesday 9th November at Pembroke Hall, Croydon

President Cleveland Awful Treachery Handing Liberties
Artokoloro

Freedom of Worship during the period of Napoleons consulship, depicting Napoleon
XIR175951 Freedom of Worship during the period of Napoleons consulship, depicting Napoleon pointing towards the Supreme Being, 1799 (colour engraving) by French School

The English Barons presenting Magna Carta to King John (1167-1216, king of England from 1199) at Runnymede, near Windsor. Magna Carta

Northern liberties & spring garden. Water works. Northern liberties & spring garden. Water works

Personal ID card. Computer artwork of a womans hand holding a personal ID (identification) card. The eye and double helix symbols indicate that the unique personal identifiers on this card include

Global ID card
Biometric ID card. Computer artwork of a personal ID (identification) card carrying biometric data, data on biological measurements

Biometric ID card. Computer artwork of a personal ID (identification) card carrying biometric data, data on biological measurements

Biometric ID cards. Computer artwork of personal ID (identification) cards carrying biometric data, data on biological measurements

Surveillance, conceptual image

Oath of the Barons 1214
The oath of the English Barons to restore the liberties of the land, taken at the council called by Archbishop Stephen Langton at the abbey at Bury-St-Edmunds

Licensing Bill cartoon 1908
A cartoon referring to the 1908 Licensing Bill which sought to reduce the number of licensed premises selling alcohol. There was much criticism of the bill which was seen as an infringement of civil

Ufos / New Berlin, NY
A New Berlin housewife looks out of her window at night and sees beings working on a mysterious craft : alas, our artist has taken generous liberties with the facts !

Barons Oath at Bury
The barons swear to achieve their liberties, at Bury St. Edmunds

Tsar Promises Reform
In his October Manifesto Tsar Nicholas promises wider powers for the Duma, broader franchise, civil liberties - in the streets of Saint Petersburg, crowds discuss

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Liberties: From Tower to Runnymede" In the heart of 16th century London, towering above the bustling city streets, stood a symbol of power and authority - the Tower. Its imposing presence served as a constant reminder that they were not easily won. Fast forward to 1925, where women and girls embraced the spring fashion trends with newfound freedom. The school girl look was simplified, replaced by elegant figures adorned in shantung and santoy fabrics. Levying a toll on wool marocain, one woman stood at the center exuding confidence while donning a Parisian black satin coat. Across time and space, George Thomas emerged as a beacon for liberty within British politics. A prominent figure in the Labour Party, he fought tirelessly for equal rights and social justice. But long before these modern battles were waged, they were being forged amidst historical events that shaped nations. In 1597, around the Tower of London and its surrounding area, whispers of dissent echoed as people yearned for their voices to be heard. The suffrage demonstration led by N. U. W. S. S further exemplified this quest for liberties. Women united in solidarity demanding their right to vote - an essential step towards equality. Yet it was centuries earlier when King John's quill etched his name upon parchment - signing what would become an iconic document known as Magna Carta. This historic act confirmed fundamental liberties that even kings could not trample upon. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry of freedoms, we encounter engravings depicting various scenes: from The American Tour showcasing Brown, Jones and Robinson exploring new horizons; to Confirmation illustrating Ripuarian Franks cherishing their ancient rights; or even Maid taking liberties overheard by her mistress - reminding us that liberty can take many forms. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, London remained at liberty's forefront.