Luddite Collection

LUDDITES
THE LUDDITES Jeremiah Brandreth, known as the Nottingham Captain, planning a rebellion, meets followers at the White Horse Inn, Pentrich, Derbyshire

LUDDITE PLACARD, 1808. Placard, pointing to the industrial unrest following the introduction of textile machinery. Poster, 1808

Farmer's wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830
527849 Farmer's wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830. Rick burning and machine wrecking widespread at this time as workers were afraid that

Kentish agricultural workers attacking a farm at night, c1830. Ricks were burned and machinery
527874 Kentish agricultural workers attacking a farm at night, c1830. Ricks were burned and machinery, particularly threshing machines

Luddites smash weaving machinery in a Nottingham textile factory. The Luddites were a movement of radical group of English textile workers

Barthlemy Thimonnier (1793-1857) French inventor, 1907 (print)
539307 Barthlemy Thimonnier (1793-1857) French inventor, 1907 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Patented first sewing machine to be put into practical use, Paris, 1830)

The Shears Inn (engraving)
3629897 The Shears Inn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shears Inn. Illustration for The Risings of the Luddites)

Mr Mulreadys Attack upon his Stepson (litho)
3628200 Mr Mulreadys Attack upon his Stepson (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Mulreadys Attack upon his Stepson)

Victims of Science: Joseph Marie Jacquard (chromolitho)
724772 Victims of Science: Joseph Marie Jacquard (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victims of Science: Joseph Marie Jacquard)

The Visit to See Bill Swinton (litho)
3628198 The Visit to See Bill Swinton (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit to See Bill Swinton)

Haigh House (engraving)
3629894 Haigh House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haigh House. Illustration for The Risings of the Luddites)

Dumb Steeple (engraving)
3629891 Dumb Steeple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumb Steeple. Illustration for The Risings of the Luddites)

Attack on Hargreaves machine (colour litho)
3643729 Attack on Hargreaves machine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on Hargreaves machine)

Old Gate House (engraving)
3629895 Old Gate House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Gate House. Illustration for The Risings of the Luddites)

Frank Peel, FSAS (b / w photo)
3628554 Frank Peel, FSAS (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank Peel, FSAS)

The Boys Fell on their Knees by their Fathers Side (litho)
3628199 The Boys Fell on their Knees by their Fathers Side (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boys Fell on their Knees by their Fathers Side)

Ned Defends his Mothers Mill against the Luddites (litho)
3628197 Ned Defends his Mothers Mill against the Luddites (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ned Defends his Mothers Mill against the Luddites)

Misery in Brittany (colour litho)
2779896 Misery in Brittany (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misery in Brittany)

"Noahs Ark, "or "Egypt, "Hightown (engraving)
3629896 " Noahs Ark, " or " Egypt, " Hightown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Noahs Ark, " or " Egypt)

Rawfolds Mill (engraving)
3629893 Rawfolds Mill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rawfolds Mill. Illustration for The Risings of the Luddites)

Interior of John Woods Cropping Shop (engraving)
3629892 Interior of John Woods Cropping Shop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of John Woods Cropping Shop)

The Luddites Attack on Mr Cartwrights Mill (litho)
3628202 The Luddites Attack on Mr Cartwrights Mill (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Luddites Attack on Mr Cartwrights Mill)

Ned is Questioned by the Justices (litho)
3628201 Ned is Questioned by the Justices (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ned is Questioned by the Justices)

LUDDITES, 1811. English workers and Luddites smashing a spinning jenny in a factory during the riots of 1811-1816. Illustration, c1935

GERMANY: STARVATION, 1844. The Misery in Silesia. Cover of a pamphlet published in Munich in 1844 on the plight of starving Silesian weavers (top)

LUDDITE PLACARD, 1808. Placard, pointing to the industrial unrest following the introduction of textile machinery. Poster, 1808

GERMANY: STARVATION, 1844. The Misery in Silesia. Cover of a pamphlet published in Munich in 1844 on the plight of starving Silesian weavers (top)

NED LUD (fl. 1779). 18th century English workman
NED LUD (fl.1779). 18th century English workman. English cartoon, 1812, published on the occasion of the Luddite riots

18th century English workman. English cartoon, 1812, published on the occasion of the Luddite riots
NED LUD (fl. 1779). 18th century English workman. English cartoon, 1812, published on the occasion of the Luddite riots

Barthlemy Thimonnier (1793-1857) French inventor. Patented first sewing machine to be put into practical use, Paris, 1830

Kentish agricultural workers attacking a farm at night, c1830. Ricks were burned and machinery, particularly threshing machines

The Home of the Rick-Burner : Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London, February 1844, showing the poverty-stricken living conditions of the agricultural labourer

Farmers wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830. Rick burning and machine wrecking widespread at this time as workers were afraid that threshing machines

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The Luddites: Defying the Industrial Revolution In 1808, a powerful symbol of industrial unrest emerged - the Luddite placard. This simple yet impactful sign pointed to the growing discontent among workers during the time of rapid mechanization. Fueled by frustration and fear of unemployment, the Luddites took matters into their own hands. They resorted to smashing weaving machinery as a desperate attempt to protect their livelihoods. Barthlemy Thimonnier, a French inventor, witnessed this destruction firsthand in 1907. However, not all encounters were limited to property damage. The engraving depicting Mr Horsfall being shot reveals that violence was also part of this resistance movement. The Shears Inn became a meeting place for these rebels who sought solace and camaraderie in their shared struggle against progress. But it wasn't just machines they fought against; familial tensions arose too. "Mr Mulready's Attack upon his Stepson" depicts how even within households, conflict brewed over embracing or rejecting technological advancements. Joseph Marie Jacquard became one such victim of science as his invention brought about further automation in textile production through punch cards. This chromolitho highlights the consequences faced by those who dared challenge traditional craftsmanship. Amidst this turmoil, there were moments of unity and support amongst fellow Luddites like Bill Swinton at "The Visit to See Bill Swinton. " These gatherings provided encouragement and strength amidst adversity. Haigh House stands as a reminder of where some Luddite leaders found refuge while planning their acts of defiance against an ever-changing world. Meanwhile, "Dumb Steeple" serves as an ironic commentary on society's blind pursuit of progress without considering its impact on human lives. The legacy left behind by these defiant individuals is complex - they resisted change but ultimately failed in halting progress entirely. Nevertheless, their fight sheds light on the human cost often overlooked during times of rapid industrialization.