Opposed Collection

Deltic engine, final gear is being fitted into a phasing gearing assembly

Margaret Grace Bondfield
MARGARET GRACE BONDFIELD English shopworker, socialist, entered politics, opposed World War One, rose to become Britains first woman cabinet minister. Photo circa 1824

Nestor Makhno
Anarchist leader who organised partisan groups to form the Revolutionary Insurrectionary Army of Ukraine which opposed both Bolsheviks and Whites : he will die in exile in Paris. Date: 1919

KPD POSTER / MID 1920 S
German Communist party (KPD) poster showing the German communists standing opposed to the old imperialist elements entrenched within the republic

Spencer Perceval / Picart
SPENCER PERCEVAL son of 2nd Earl Egmont, opposed Catholic emancipation, insisted on continuance of Napoleonic war, made banknotes legal tender, assassinated

L assemblee Nationale Or Grand Cooperation Meeting At St. Anns Hill. Respectfully Dedicated To The Admirers Of A Broad-bottom d Administration, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist

Cathars Maltreat Enemies
Cathars (Albigeois) ill-treat their enemies : anti-Cathar propaganda by Catholic convert Collin de Plancy who had formerly opposed the Church

Battle of Four Courts
The Battle of the Four Courts. The Four courts occupied by the IRA who were opposed to the Treaty of Peace between Great Britain and Ireland

The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel
527781 The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel, Brougham and Burdett and opposed by Cumberland and Eldon

A Solemn League and Covenant ...' for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland
527981 A Solemn League and Covenant ...' for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland. The Covenanters opposed the imposition of High Anglican rites

United States Navy - Goodyear ZSG-3 airship K-120 (BuAer number 33512), based at Oakland Naval Air Station in California, being used as a recruitment billboard for the US Naval Reserve

Letourdie
This painting depicts the scene of three happy girls, wearing white dresses and bonnets tied with black ribbon. The tallest girl is carrying a full basket of roses

SAID BIN TAIMUR Sultan of Muscat (later renamed Oman), when Regent. He was Sultan from 1932 to 1970. He wanted to modernise Oman, but the imam opposed this. Date: 1910 - 1972

Two opposed Mirrors (engraving)
3624828 Two opposed Mirrors (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two opposed Mirrors)

The Fight For And Against Religious Congregations In France, The Arrest Of The Poet Coppee And Other Deputies In Paris
2798574 The Fight For And Against Religious Congregations In France, The Arrest Of The Poet Coppee And Other Deputies In Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame

Councillor William Agar
View of Councillor Agars house in Somers Town, London 1830. William Agar (1767-1838) famously opposed the cutting of the Regents Canal through his land

Charge of the French Cavalry, illustration for Glorious Battles of English
IL193438 Charge of the French Cavalry, illustration for Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Gentlemen fencers in the guard of the sword and cloak opposed by the sword and lantern. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Bonar Law and Sir Edward Carson, at Newcastle
Bonar Law and Sir Edward Carson, Unionists opposed to Irish Home Rule, at Newcastle in 1913. 1913

Guard for right-hand lead off at head when opposed to a man who stands with right leg in front (engraving)
2776489 Guard for right-hand lead off at head when opposed to a man who stands with right leg in front (engraving) by English School

The Australian Cricketing Team, Notes at the Final Match at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1060280 The Australian Cricketing Team, Notes at the Final Match at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Australian Cricketing Team)

Despair, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving)
2962486 Despair, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opposition reaction to Budget speech delivered by Prime Minister Henry Addington)

The Irish Parliament on College Green (engraving)
1061875 The Irish Parliament on College Green (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Parliament on College Green)

Despair, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching) (see 191204)
NCO191205 Despair, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching) (see 191204) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 25.2x20.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Marriage Proposal of the Antiquary (engraving)
3648121 Marriage Proposal of the Antiquary (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage Proposal of the Antiquary)

No Hanging rally at the Albert Hall. Pictured, Sydney Silverman, a British Labour politician and vocal opponent of capital punishment. 19th April 1961

Grumman G. 44 Widgeon N4617
Grumman G.44 Widgeon N4617 (msn 1364), which is seen after being re-engined with Lycoming GO-435 six-cylinder, horizontally opposed engines of around 212 hp. Date: circa 1960

GUILLOTINE AT ORANGE
In many provinces, distant from Paris, the Revolution is opposed. Here at Orange a guillotine is erected to discourage the recalcitrant. Date: circa 1791

THE MAGNETIC POLE
Determining the MAGNETIC POLE as opposed to the geographical pole - a problem scientists were well aware of in the 17th century Date: circa 1680

Gentleman on his circa 1918 Douglas motorcycle
Gentleman poses for photograph sitting on his circa 1918 Douglas 500cc motorcycle in town circa 1918

Virchow (Spy)
RUDOLF VIRCHOW German pathologist associated with tuberculosis, rickets etc. : also an active politician who opposed Bismarcks policies Date: 1813 - 1902

George Berkeley (1685-1753), Irish bishop and philosopher, opposed materialism, and founded a form of Idealism. Date: circa 1740

Colonel Hugh ODonnell d
Colonel Hugh O Donnell d.1799 (c.1795-96). Hamilton, Hugh Douglas 1739-1808. Colonel Hugh O Donnell was the eldest son of Sir Neal O Donnell of Newport, Co. Mayo, and served as M.P

Junkers Jumo 204 CI 6-cyl vertically opposed piston engine
Junkers Jumo 204 CI six-cylinder vertically opposed piston two-stroke engine of 600-750hp

Petr Wrangel
PETR NICOLAEVICH WRANGEL Russian military commander in WW1, after Revolution opposed the Bolsheviks with some success but quarrelled with commander, retired to Yalta. Date: 1878 - 1928

Georgi Plekhanov
GEORGI PLEKHANOV Russian philosopher, exponent of Marxist ideas, but opposed many aspects of Bolshevism so just as well he died in 1918

The Real Ireland, Cptn William Redmond leading Irish troops
The Real Ireland, as opposed to the false doctrines of the Sinn Fein rebels; Captain William Redmond, Mr John Redmonds soldier brother, leading Irish troops, after the Easter Rising 1916. 1916

Carlo Gozzi - 1
CARLO GOZZI Italian playwright, traditionalist who opposed the innovations of Goldoni. Date: 1722 - 1806

Andrew Fletcher - 2
ANDREW FLETCHER - Scottish statesman, patriot who opposed the union with England yet died in London. Date: 1655 - 1716

Dollinger - 3
JOHANN JOSEPH IGNAZ von DOLLINGER : controversial German theologian who opposed papacy, rejected papal infallibility. He was excommunicated, of course. Date: 1799 - 1890

Dollinger - 2
JOHANN JOSEPH IGNAZ von DOLLINGER : controversial German theologian who opposed papacy, rejected papal infallibility. He was excommunicated, of course. Date: 1799 - 1890

Henry Winter Davis
HENRY WINTER DAVIS American statesman who opposed Lincolns reconstruction proposals. Date: 1817 - 1865

Roberto Bellarmino
ROBERTO FRANCESCO ROMOLO BELLARMINO, Italian churchman, Jesuit, cardinal, opposed Reformation, defended temporal power of Pope - no wonder they made him a saint... Date: 1542 - 1621

Sir Nathaniel Barnadiston
SIR NATHANIEL BARNARDISTON (1588 - 1653) Fervent puritan, who consist- -ently opposed Charles I, even so far as going to prison for refusing to pay a forced loan. Much respected, very popular

Newspaper Tax Opposed
A meeting for the repeal of the taxes on knowledge, held at St Martins Hall, Long Acre, London : the chief target is the tax on newspapers. Date: 1851

George Tierney (1761 - 1830) Talented statesman, opposed Pitt but was distrusted by the whigs because of his lowly (i.e. mercantile) family background

George Hakewill
GEORGE HAKEWILL Protestant divine and scholar, chaplain to young Charles I but fell out of favour when he opposed the Spanish Marriage of C to Henrietta Maria Date: 1578 - 1649

Smith - Alfred E - USA 1928
Alfred E Smith (1873 - 1944) - Governor of New York who unsuccessfully opposed Herbert Hoover in the US elections of 1928: seen here with his wife during the election campaign

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"Opposed: A Tale of Struggles and Resistance" In the depths of engineering marvels, a Deltic engine roars to life as its final gear is being fitted. The relentless pursuit of progress faces an unexpected adversary. Nestor Makhno, a symbol of rebellion and anarchism, emerges from the shadows to challenge the status quo. His ideals clash with established powers, leaving society divided. A KPD poster from the mid-1920s captures the fervor of opposition in bold colors and striking imagery. It becomes a rallying cry for those who dare to question authority. Spencer Perceval's assassination by John Bellingham sends shockwaves through history, revealing how even leaders can face opposition that ends in tragedy. The Cathars, known for their unyielding beliefs, endure persecution as they maltreat enemies who threaten their way of life. Their defiance echoes through centuries. Amidst crumbling walls during the Battle of Four Courts, rebels stand firm against overwhelming odds. They embody resistance against oppression at its fiercest. Margaret Grace Bondfield shatters glass ceilings as she fights for workers' rights in male-dominated spaces. Her unwavering determination inspires generations to come. L'Assemblee Nationale or Grand Cooperation Meeting at St. Ann's Hill becomes a sanctuary where voices rise against injustice—a testament to unity amidst adversity. Pope Leo I stands tall as he confronts challenges within his church and beyond—his unwavering faith guiding him through turbulent times. Letourdie's brush strokes capture moments frozen in time—an artist opposing conformity by challenging traditional artistic norms with every stroke on canvas. Said bin Taimur envisions modernization for Oman but faces fierce opposition from those clinging onto tradition—a battle between progress and preservation ensues over decades. High above land and sea floats Goodyear ZSG-3 airship K-120 representing United States Navy's technological prowess.