Matters Collection

Suffragette Campaign Muriel Matters Pankhurst. The campaign of the suffragettes in October 1908, including demonstration in Trafalgar Square, the trial of Mrs

Muriel Matters Suffragette. Miss Muriel Matters (1877-1969) portrait. Miss Muriel Matters of Australia. Lecturer Womens Freedom League. Date: circa 1910

Votes for women air balloon, 1909
Votes for women more in the air than ever: the suffragettes dirgible for the opening of Parliament. Armed with a megaphone and handbills

Suffragette Womens Freedom League Caravan. The Womens Freedom toured the South of England in a purpose built caravan, beginning in May 1908

White Star Line, Titanic lettercard written on board
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Henry James Beauchamp, rare Titanic lettercard written on board and posted with original one penny stamp

Races at the Jamaica Summer Grand Meeting (engraving)
1055218 Races at the Jamaica Summer Grand Meeting (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Races at the Jamaica Summer Grand Meeting)

Two Christmas Eves, by Mason Jackson (engraving)
1595928 Two Christmas Eves, by Mason Jackson (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Christmas Eves, by Mason Jackson)

Cartoon, How election matters stand in Birmingham
Cartoon, How election matters stand in Central Birmingham - Would you mind getting outside, sir, so as to make room for this civil-spoken young man

Cartoon, Sanitary and insanitary matters
Larger figure representing the industries surrounding the River Thames like the soup boiling factory where bones were used and the knackers yard where injured animals were taken to be slaughtered

A Day with an Antiquary (engraving)
1595694 A Day with an Antiquary (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day with an Antiquary)

Sweet Seventeen, a Romance of the Coaching-Days (engraving)
1038598 Sweet Seventeen, a Romance of the Coaching-Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweet Seventeen, a Romance of the Coaching-Days)

Facsimiles of Original Water Colour Drawings, designed to Satirise the Fashion in Female Head-Dresses of the Year 1828
1046915 Facsimiles of Original Water Colour Drawings, designed to Satirise the Fashion in Female Head-Dresses of the Year 1828 (chromolitho) by Chalon

Why Knots, with a few what matters (engraving)
2772528 Why Knots, with a few what matters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why Knots, with a few what matters)

There was a young Woman of Herting (engraving)
3622939 There was a young Woman of Herting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Woman of Herting)

The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs (engraving)
1062225 The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs)

The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage, congratulating Mr Henniker Heaton (engraving)
1063544 The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage, congratulating Mr Henniker Heaton (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage)

A Very Far-Fetched Tale from the West (engraving)
1055799 A Very Far-Fetched Tale from the West (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Very Far-Fetched Tale from the West)

A Subalterns Experiences during the Recent Russian War Scare in India, Peace, War, and then Peace again! (engraving)
1040983 A Subalterns Experiences during the Recent Russian War Scare in India, Peace, War, and then Peace again! (engraving) by English School

The Story of a Seaside Elopement (engraving)
1036412 The Story of a Seaside Elopement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Seaside Elopement)

PICNIC HAMPER
Neat and practical is the slogan for a well-ordered picnic hamper. This seasons gagets simplify matters - boiled egg cases and plates with sandwich compartments! Date: 7 June 1935

WILD CHAMPAGNE DRINKERS
Have a good time all the time seems to be the outlook of a boisterous gentleman at a party; being surrounded by champagne and girls certainly helps matters. Date: 1904

Last heraldic court
The court was established some time prior to the late 14th century with jurisdiction over certain military matters, which came to include misuse of arms

William Ernest Henley
WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY writer - It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul ! Date: 1849 - 1903

Suffragettes Swimming Hot Air Balloon Muriel Matters
A cartoon illustration by Alfred Chantrey Courbold (1852-1920) of suffragettes swimming towards a flotilla of toy boats. Behind them are large Votes for Women banners whilst pro-suffrage leaflets

Suffragette Play How the Vote was Won. A production of Cicely Hamiltons play How the Vote was Won was given at Cardiffs Royal Hotel on 12th November 1909

Athens / Areopagus
The AREOPAGUS, where the city court would meet to debate matters of state interest : Saint Paul presented his religious beliefs here

Music cover, How Little We Know, Frank Sinatra
Music cover, How Little It Matters How Little We Know, words by Carolyn Leigh, music by Philip Springer, recorded by Frank Sinatra. 1956

Agostino Gallo
AGOSTINO GALLO Italian writer on agricultural matters, important and influential. Date: 1499 - 1570

Jacques Delille - 4
Abbe JACQUES DELILLE French writer, One of the Forty of the Academie Francaise - judging by the ornaments in this engraving, he wrote of rustic matters. Date: 1738 - 1813

Edmund Robert Daniell
EDMUND ROBERT DANIELL Writer on legal matters with his autograph Date: circa 1836

Peter I / Barbier / Nee
PETER I (the Great) crowned by fame, and depicted with attributes testifying to his devotion to the arts sciences and military matters Date: 1682-1725

WWI Poster, Every Second Matters
Every Second Matters, Every second saved in unloading these ships means another American soldier and more food. British Dockyard work incentive poster supporting the Americans coming into the war

Ulysse Trelat
ULYSSE TRELAT French physician and surgeon, who also concerned himself with psychiatry and other medical matters. Famed for the Trelat method. Date: 1828 - 1890

James Reddie
JAMES REDDIE Scottish lawyer and writer on legal matters Date: 1773 - 1852

Michael Nolan
MICHAEL NOLAN Barrister-at-law and author of books on legal matters. Date: ? - 1827

Robert Morrison - 1
ROBERT MORRISON Churchman, missionary in China and authority on Chinese matters. Date: 1782 - 1834

Melbourne and Victoria
William Lamb, second viscount Melbourne, goes riding out with his friend and protegee, queen Victoria, whom he guides and counsels in matters political and social. Date: CIRCA 1840

Henry Maydman
HENRY MAYDMAN Writer on naval matters, author of Naval Speculations Date: 1639 - ?

Gilles De Maupeou
GILLES DE MAUPEOU French statesman, conseiller d etat on financial matters during the reigns of Henri IV and Louis XIII. Date: 1551? - 1641

Source Size = 3773 x 5131
THE STORY OF A SEASIDE ELOPEMENT: Mamma, thinking matters are coming to a crisis, pleads fatigue, and returns home. Angelina feels faint! Her devoted flies for assistance

A Subalterns Experiences during the Recent Russian War Scare in India. Peace
A SUBALTERNs EXPERIENCES DURING THE RECENT RUSSIAN WAR SCARE IN INDIA. PEACE, WAR, AND THEN PEACE AGAIN: 1. Hurrah! His Leave to England is Granted. 2

Who litigates must be shameless, patient and rich, Hendrick Goltzius, 1597

Matthew Tindal ((1657-1733) English Christian Deist. Title page of his Four Discourses.... 1709, including Of the Liberty of the Press

Sheila Kaye-Smith (1887-1956), British novelist who wrote about Sussex, on country matters and social stratification. She was one of the authors satirised by Stella Gibbons in Cold Comfort Farm (1934)

A Subalterns Experiences during the Recent Russian War Scare in India. Peace, War
A SUBALTERNs EXPERIENCES DURING THE RECENT RUSSIAN WAR SCARE IN INDIA. PEACE, WAR, AND THEN PEACE AGAIN: 1. Hurrah! His Leave to England is Granted. 2

Block statue of Sennefer. ca. 1450 BC. 18th dynasty. Sennefer was the sennior official concerned with financial matters under the reigns of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Egyptian art. New Kingdom

Weighty Matters by William Heath Robinson
The eclipse of the son. Date: 1927

In comparison with governmental affairs newsies are small matters. This photo taken in the shadow of the National Capitol where the laws are made

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"Matters of Freedom: The Remarkable Journey of Muriel Matters and the Suffragette Campaign" Step into the captivating world of suffragettes as we delve into the extraordinary life of Muriel Matters. A prominent figure in the Suffragette Women's Freedom League, she fearlessly fought for women's rights with unwavering determination. From her iconic suffragette campaign alongside Pankhurst to her groundbreaking hot air balloon protest for votes for women in 1909, Muriel Matters left an indelible mark on history. Her audacious act of flying a Votes for Women air balloon showcased her relentless pursuit of equality. Intriguingly, even aboard the ill-fated Titanic, Muriel found a way to advocate for change. She penned a lettercard onboard, highlighting the importance of women's suffrage amidst tragedy. This poignant message serves as a reminder that no matter the circumstances, matters close to our hearts should never be silenced. Inspired by poet William Ernest Henley's words "I am master of my fate; I am captain of my soul, " Muriel embodied resilience and strength in her fight against societal norms. Her dedication paved the way for future generations to exercise their right to vote freely. Beyond political activism, Muriel also participated in unconventional events like swimming inside a hot air balloon and starring in plays such as "How the Vote was Won. " These bold actions aimed at challenging stereotypes and pushing boundaries further exemplify her commitment towards achieving gender equality. As we explore historical engravings capturing moments like races at Jamaica Summer Grand Meeting or Mason Jackson's heartwarming depiction titled "Two Christmas Eves, " it becomes evident that matters pertaining to freedom transcend time and place. They resonate deeply within us all. Matters may vary from person to person - love, justice, liberty - but what unites us is our shared desire for progress.