Punch Up Collection

The Hall Of Infamy
Diners watching a punch-up in their midst at the Oyster Saloon in Bridges Street, New Covent Garden, London. Original Artwork: The Hall of Infamy, alias the Oyster Saloon in Bridges Street

The Crystal Palace and its Refreshments; Gentlemen Visitors over-refreshed, 1854. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Crystal Palace and its Refreshments; Gentlemen Visitors over-refreshed, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Actors on scene for the television programme Minder. Left to right are George Cole who plays Arthur Daley, comedian Mel Smith and Denis Waterman who plays Terry. 26th September 1983

Brawl between Americans and Japanese in a San Franciso bar (colour litho)
2779302 Brawl between Americans and Japanese in a San Franciso bar (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

At Millwall Docks (colour litho)
2818253 At Millwall Docks (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Millwall Docks. A brawl between Briitsh and German sailors. Aux docks de Mulwall)

Fight at a Christmas Feast, Munich, 1874
476830 Fight at a Christmas Feast, Munich, 1874 by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 96 x 85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Slagsmal i et julegilde. ); Photo © O. Vaering

Front Cover Illustration for Puck Magazine, Vol. LXIV, No
NYH332193 Front Cover Illustration for Puck Magazine, Vol.LXIV, No. 1654, Nov 11th 1908 (colour litho) by Glackens, Louis (1866-1933); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (lithograph)
2779543 Conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (lithograph) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The conquest of the North Pole: Dr)

A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill
483057 A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829 (hand-coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); London Metropolitan Archives

English League Division One match Newcastle United 3 v Sunderland 0. Wyn Davies of Newcastle faces up to angry advances of Sunderland players Len Ashurst, Gordon Harris

Miseries of London, 1807. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Miseries of London, 1807. A crowd assembled to watch two women fighting in the street. In the foreground a barrow of fruit has been knocked over, and a dog steals a chicken from the pavement

Fracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Fracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. The Duke of York punching King George IV in the face, watched by Queen Caroline, Alderman Matthew Wood and others. With satirical verses beneath

The Battle of Cornhill, 1769. Interior of room in the Kings Arms Inn, Cornhill, during a meeting to sign an address to King George III; Mr Reynolds has knocked down Mr Dingley

The addressers, 1769. Interior of a room in the Kings Arms Inn, Cornhill, and the disturbance which occurred on March 8, 1769 during a meeting of London merchants to sign an address to King George

The Frenchmen in Billinsgate, 1754. A street scene; a Frenchman, his fists doubled, recoils from a fishwife who is in a fighting attitude; another fishwife, seated, holds a lobster to his buttocks

He and his drunken companions raise a riot in Covent Garden, 1735. Artist
He and his drunken companions raise a riot in Covent Garden, 1735. Scene in Covent Garden, London, showing a fight in progress between the watchmen, rakes and other drunken characters

He and his drunken companions raise a riot in Covent Garden, 1735. Scene in Covent Garden, London, showing a fight in progress between the watchmen, rakes and other drunken characters

Gown and town row, Oxford, 15th November 1845. A fight between locals and university students

Fight between French and Japanese soldiers during the Russo-Japanese War, China, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st July 1904

Armed criminals fighting with the police, Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th August 1904

An Eventful Baptism, 1901. A violent brawl breaks out between guests in a restaurant. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 8th September 1901

Brawl between British army regiments, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 3rd October 1901

Fight between gendarmes and civilians in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
Fight between gendarmes and civilians in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th July 1895

Brawl between English and German sailors at Millwall Docks, London, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Brawl between English and German sailors at Millwall Docks, London, 1892. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 2nd January 1892

Dispute over who was the first to reach the North Pole, 1909. American naval officer and explorer Robert E Peary (1856-1920)

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"Punch Up: A Journey Through the Hall of Infamy" Step into the captivating world of "Punch Up" as we explore the enthralling history of brawls, fights, and clashes that have shaped our society. From iconic television scenes to historical events, this collection takes you on a thrilling ride through some unforgettable moments. Witness the legendary actors on set for the beloved television programme Minder, with George Cole stealing the spotlight. Their electrifying performances brought us memorable punch-ups that still resonate today. Travel back in time to San Francisco's rowdy bars where an intense brawl erupted between Americans and Japanese. This vivid color lithograph captures every moment of chaos and tension, reminding us of cultural clashes throughout history. At Millwall Docks, another colorful lithograph transports us to a scene filled with raw energy and fierce confrontations. The atmosphere crackles with anticipation as individuals engage in heated disputes amidst bustling activity. Even Christmas feasts were not immune to conflicts. In Munich 1874, a fight broke out during what should have been a joyous occasion. This unexpected clash reminds us that even during festive times, tensions can escalate quickly. The Front Cover Illustration for Puck Magazine showcases how punches can be metaphorical too. With clever satire and biting humor, it delivers blows against societal issues while entertaining readers with its sharp wit. Join explorers venturing towards conquest at the North Pole in 1909 through a powerful lithograph capturing their determination amidst treacherous conditions. Even in extreme circumstances like these expeditions, human conflicts find their way into narratives. Delve into London's past with Thomas Rowlandson's Miseries of London from 1807 - an artist who masterfully depicted everyday struggles within society through his satirical lens. Discover how small disagreements could escalate into full-blown altercations on crowded streets. Experience Fracas Royal Extraordinaire by Isaac Robert Cruikshank, a vivid depiction of an intense battle in 1820.