Placard Collection

Suffragette Cat in Straw Hat Votes for Women. Cat in a straw hat, placed at a jaunty angle, wears a large placard which reads, Votes for Women Date: circa 1908

Sydney At Your Feet
January 1957: A white cat who lives at the top of one of the pylon supports of the Sydney Harbour Bridge welcomes tourists to the Australian capital. (Photo by Dennis Rowe/BIPs/Getty Images)

Ulster Says No
1st September 1912: Unionists from district Orange Lodges march to the Manor House Grounds, Coleraine, County Derry, in an Anti-Home Rule demonstration. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Signpost in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Suffragette demonstration. 21st May 1906

Sheet Music Suffragettes Humorous One or Two Step. Written by Montague Ewing, cover illustration by Reginald Rigby with suffragettes in the colours, one holding a hammer

Bathing Belle Parade
Three disgruntled beauty queens look particularly annoyed at a sassy woman in a red bikini holds a placard boasting that she can cook too!

Suffragette Lilian Lenton in Court 1913
A newspaper placard dated Wednesday, June 11, 1913, with the headline, Miss. Lentons Reappearance. Lilian Lenton (1891-1972)

Devonshire Place, Lisson Grove, London
Devonshire Place (or perhaps Devonshire Place Mews), Lisson Grove, near Paddington, London. A crowd - mostly children with a few adults - has gathered. Someone holds a placard aloft

View over the Berlin Wall in 1985, towards the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz in East Berlin, at night, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Painted sign outside of Havana bar advertising drinks and cocktails, Havana Viejo, Old Havana World Heritage Area, Cuba

Suffragette, An Easter Prophecy. Suffragette hen with chick, rabbit and eggs. The hen carries a Votes for Women placard and the rhyme reads, When hens all join the suffrage ranks

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

Salem With Museum. Placard. Massachusetts. united States

Conservative Van
10th December 1907: A Conservative Party van during electioneering in the provinces. The slogan reads; Socialism Denies Liberty. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Public protest, Kazakhstan, 1990 C017 / 9394
Public protest. People, assembled at a rally to protect the drying Aral Sea. Photographed in Kazakhstan, in 1990

Demonstration to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey
A group of people on a demonstration in the middle of a road, holding banners and placards, determined to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey

A child Protestor at the I Count climate change rally in London
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Decorated blue wall with potted plants in the old alleys of Medina, Chefchaouen, Morocco

1967 Gulf London Rally
JUNE 27: Photographers and an unusual spectator observe the start during the Gulf London Rally on June 27, 1967. (Photo by LAT Images)

NUPE members protesting against cuts, Coventry
Striking NUPE (National Union of Public Employees) members protesting against proposed council cuts outside Whitley Abbey Comprehensive School, Coventry, 10 November 1981. Date: 1981

Preparing for the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross
Royal Cornwall Museum staff and the Chairman of the Royal Institution of Cornwall prepare to take part in the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show

Royal Cornwall Museum Staff with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE, at the Royal Cornwall Show
Royal Cornwall Museums Individual Gifts Manager is pictured with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE

Charing Cross Station, on The Strand and next to Trafalgar Square, showing bust London traffic. Picture taken 20th November 1933

Chris Evans, DJ on Radio One, presents the Radio One Roadshow from Tenby in South Wales. The huge crowd go wild as the event is broadcast live on BBC Radio One. Picture taken 23rd August 1996

Actress Susan Hampshire seen here in St. Martin s-in-the-Fields, London demonstrating for the abolition of VAT to the live performing arts - theatre, music, opera, ballet, owing to spiraling costs

Anti-Vietnam War demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London. Placards read: Black Dwarf, Axel Springer Today! Cecil King Tomorrow

Royal Cornwall Museum Staff with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE, at the Royal Cornwall Show
Royal Cornwall Museums Membership and Marketing Officer is pictured with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE

Regent Street WES01_01_01
Regent Street, City of Westminster, Greater London. A busy scene looking east along Regent Street, showing the facade of the Piccadilly Hotel, with pedestrians and traffic in the foreground

Supporters of Czech Social Democratic Party leader Sobotka carry banner as they leave
Supporters of Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) leader Bohuslav Sobotka carry a banner as they leave a protest rally in front of the Prague Castle in Prague October 28, 2013

Old posters of the traditional circus and horse shows, Camargue, France

Caricature of crying baby holding a placard, by Phil May
Caricature of crying baby in a dress, holding a placard, More pap, no more spanking, we don't want to go to bed, we won't be washed. Captioned, The Babies Strike'

19th Century 20th Century Aivazovsky Armenian
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19th Century 20th Century Aivazovsky Autonomous
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Overseas students demonstrating over fees, London
Students from Hong Kong, studying at Queen Mary College, demonstrating outside their government's London office, December 1980

Staff and students campaigning against fee increases
Academic staff and students of SOAS (the School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London) campaigning against tuition fee increases. Date: 1977

Children demonstrating to save school playing fields
Children demonstrating to save their school playing fields, Havering, Essex. Date: circa 1970s

Little girl demonstrating for nursery places, Hackney
Little girl with a placard, demonstrating for more nursery places, Hackney, London, 22 May 1978. Date: 1978

Children and adults demonstrating against nursery cuts, May 1972. Date: 1972

Child campaigning against nursery cuts, Lewes, Sussex
A child and several mothers campaigning against cuts in nursery education, Lewes, Sussex, 17 June 1980. Date: 1980

Children campaigning against cuts in free school milk
Children campaigning against planned cuts in free school milk and other services, October 1970. Date: 1970

Children campaigning against education cuts, Essex
Children campaigning against education cuts in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, March 1982. Their placards read: No Cuts, and I Need My Teacher. Date: 1982

Children campaigning against education cuts, Sussex, May 1981. Their placards read: No Art, No Music = No Joy, The Unkindest Cuts, Keep Nursery School, and Save School Swimming. Date: 1981

Children campaigning against education cuts, Bristol
Children campaigning against education cuts, April 1977. The walkout and march from a Bristol comprehensive school was organised by the NUSS (National Union of School Students). Date: 1977

People campaigning against cuts, Ilford, Essex
People campaigning against cuts in education and social services, Ilford, Essex, 28 May 1976. Date: 1976

Trainee teachers campaigning against education cuts
Trainee teachers from the College of All Saints campaigning against education cuts, June 1976. Date: 1976

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Members of London Peace Action campaigning against war toys outside a Toy and Hobby Fair at Earls Court, West London, 3 February 1981. Date: 1981

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"Unveiling the Power of Placards: A Glimpse into History and Expression" Step back in time to the Suffragette demonstration on 21st May 1906, where courageous women fought for their rights with powerful placards held high. Discover Sydney At Your Feet, as a vibrant placard captures the essence of this captivating city's allure. Witness the resounding message of "Ulster Says No, " boldly displayed on a placard during a pivotal moment in Irish history. Humor meets activism with Sheet Music Suffragettes Humorous One or Two Step, showcasing how creativity merged with protest. Join the lively Bathing Belle Parade, where colorful placards added an extra splash of vibrancy to this festive event. Intrigue unfolds as we delve into Suffragette Lilian Lenton's court appearance in 1913, her steadfastness reflected through her defiantly-held placard. Walk down Devonshire Place in Lisson Grove, London, and encounter thought-provoking placards that shed light on social issues and political stances. Travel across continents to Quin, County Clare in Ireland. There stands a signpost bearing messages of hope and direction - all conveyed through strikingly painted placards. Immerse yourself in Havana's vibrant atmosphere as you come across a painted sign outside a bar advertising drinks and cocktails. The artistry extends beyond beverages; it becomes an expression of culture through eye-catching placards. Experience the power behind "Suffragette: An Easter Prophecy, " where prophetic words were emblazoned on bold signs during times of change and revolution. Transport yourself back to 1808 when industrial unrest prevailed. Witness the LUDDITE PLACARD pointing towards societal upheaval caused by technological advancements - an early example of using signs for dissent against progress. Catch sight of Conservative Van adorned with persuasive slogans urging support for political ideologies – yet another testament to the influence of placards in shaping public opinion.