Reform Collection

Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho)
XCF307418 Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk dancing with his adopted daughter
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938) dancing with his adopted daughter Nebile Hamin on her wedding day to Rachid Bey, the Secretary of the Turkish Embassy at Vienna. Date: 1929

Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed corruption
" Who stole the peoples money? Twas him" cartoon about Tammany Hall scandal, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Thomas Nast cartoon

John Calvin portrait. Hand-colored engraving

John Knox (1514-1572). Engraving. Colored
John Knox (1514-1572). Scottish priest, leader of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland. Engraving by H. Hondins The Young. The Universal History, 1885. Colored

Farrows Bank Ltd. - The Peoples Bank - 1 Cheapside, London. In setting up the bank, Thomas Farrow wished not only that unsuspecting people in need of money to tide them over a period of temporary

John Calvin and the four syndics at Geneva
John Calvin and the four syndics founding the seminary which became the College of Geneva, 1559. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pinel releasing mental patients from shackles in France, 1796
Philippe Pinel releasing mental patients at La Salpetriere from their bonds, 1796. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of a painting

Gathering of Unions / 1832
THE GATHERING OF THE UNIONS Three meetings organised by the Birmingham Political Union, held at New Hall Hill during May, maintain the pressure for electoral reform

Martin Luther portrait. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a portrait by Holbein

Robert Owen / New Harmony
New Harmony, Indiana, USA. Robert Owen established an experimental co-operative community to compliment his ideas for social reform. The project failed in 1928

Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho)
3093667 Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bournemouth, Dorset - The Upper Gardens, including a view of the Richmond Hill St Andrews URC Church (right). Date: circa 1906

Ataturk Starts Reforms
Kemel Ataturk introduces language reform

Poynton and Worth colliers library and reading room. Established on the estate of Lord Vernon in Poynton, the library operated on a subsidised subscription basis

Reform Club / Saloon / 1840
Gentlemen and women in the corridor of the saloon

Reform Club Library / Iln
The library of the Reform Club

The Reform Club, 1969
The smoking room of the Reform Club on Pall Mall, London in 1969. The Reform Club was founded in 1836, in Pall Mall, in the centre of what is often called Londons Clubland

Martin Luther portrait. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a portrait by Holbein

Police Commissioner Roosevelt and NY Governor Cleveland, 1884
NY Governor Grover Cleveland and Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt signing reform bill, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Deacon Giless Distillery temperance cartoon, 1830s
" Bringing back the rum, " temperance cartoon showing liquor barrels labeled with forms of death, Salem, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut from an 1830s temperance pamphlet

Prison reformer Elizabeth Fry visits women at Newgate
Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) on a visit to Newgate Prison, London. In 1817, Fry and a group of like-minded, mostly Quaker, women formed the Ladies Association for the Reformation of the Female Prisoners

George Lansbury Pamphlet, Smash Up the Workhouse
The cover of George Lansburys 1909 pamphlet Smash Up the Workhouse. Lansbury (1859-1940) was a socialist politician and campaigner for social justice

Queen Marys visit to Poplar Schools at Brentwood
In 1906, the Poplar Union (East London) established a Schools site located between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex

Vicky, Crown Princess of Prussia 1860
Princess Victoria, Princess Royal of Great Britain, Crown Princess of Prussia, later Empress of Prussia (1840-1901), eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, taken in 1860

Britannia in French Stays, or Re-Form at the Expense of Constitution, published by
XJF212297 Britannia in French Stays, or Re-Form at the Expense of Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English

1832 Victorian Map of Launceston

The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin
XEE4149994 The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin and Martin Luther Imaginary Meeting of Reformist Leaders

1867 Tory Seamanship
The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship The Constitution lies wrecked and adrift. A comment on Disraelis Reform Act, which extended the franchise. Date: 1867

Tzu-Hsi Dowager Empress
TZU-HSI, aka HSIAO-CH IN &c, generally known as the dowager empress : Manchu ruler who resisted reform, European influences etc, supported the Boxer rising. 1835 - 1908

Reform / Authorities / 1831
Four Weighty Authorities on Reform Attitudes to the reform issue from the political spectrum. Date: 1831

Amelia Bloomer, Originator of the New Dress - the first sight the British public received of the scandalous new attire for women

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1998 The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)
SJS22527 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Cartoon, The Futurist (House of Lords reform)
Cartoon, The Futurist -- Bonar Law and Asquith on the failure to reform the House of Lords. Date: 1913

The Reform Bill, 1832 (c1850s). The Rt Hon Earl Grey introduced the Reform Act in Parliament in 1832. It was intended to make wide-ranging changes to the British electoral system

Room of Martin Luther (1483-1546) at Wartburg. Engraving. Co
Martin Luther (1483-1546). German reformer. Luthers room at Wartburg. Engraving by Hurel. The Religious Revolution, 1880. Colored

Reform Club / New Ministry
Gentlemen members in the Reform club- house await intelligence of the formation of the new ministry Date: 1853

Reform Street
circa 1895: Reform Street in Dundee. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Key figures behind tariff reform from Birmingham area
The key figures behind tariff reform from the Birmingham area. Tariff Reform introduced by Joseph and Austen Chamberlain in 1903

Lloyd Georges Maternity Insurance Benefit
In the early twentieth century a free National Health Service did not yet exist and the poor could not usually afford medical services

John Bull / 2 Humbugs / 1830
John Bull between two humbugs John Bull with the Reform Bill on one side, and Indian cholera on the other

Bright Soiree, Liverpool
BRIGHT AT LIVERPOOL Soiree given to Mr Bright in the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, by the Financial Reform Association

The School of Reform

Britain / Cartoon / Reform
A horse with the head of Disraeli takes A Leap in the Dark, in Punchs satire on the Reform Bill

Saint John of the Cross
SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS, Spanish Carmelite who worked with Teresa of Avila to reform the order : he wrote The dark night of the soul while in prison in Toledo

Bloomers in Hyde Park
A view of things to come - women wearing the trousers. All of female kind take to wearing bloomers. A kilted scotsman chats to a newly emancipated lady

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"Reform: A Journey Towards Progress and Change" In the realm of politics, it has been a driving force for societal transformation. The Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 showcases the power of political movements in advocating for change. Meanwhile, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's dance with his adopted daughter symbolizes his commitment to modernize Turkey through sweeping reforms. His progressive vision paved the way for a more inclusive and forward-thinking nation. Looking back in history, John Calvin's influence on religious reform cannot be overlooked. His teachings challenged traditional beliefs and sparked a movement that reshaped Christianity. Thomas Nast's cartoon about Boss Tweed corruption serves as a reminder that often born out of necessity. It exposes the dark underbelly of power and highlights the need for transparency and accountability in governance. The collaboration between John Calvin and the four syndics at Geneva exemplifies how collective efforts can bring about lasting change. Their shared vision laid the foundation for social, political, and religious reforms that shaped Switzerland into what it is today. Pinel releasing mental patients from shackles in France in 1796 represents a pivotal moment in healthcare reform. It marked a shift towards compassionate treatment and recognition of human rights within psychiatric institutions. The Reform Club/Saloon established in 1840 became an intellectual hub where ideas were exchanged freely, fostering discussions on social progress and challenging conventional norms. Robert Owen's experiment at New Harmony showcased his belief in communal living as a means to achieve societal harmony. This utopian endeavor aimed to create an egalitarian society based on cooperation rather than competition—a testament to Owen's dedication to social reform. Within the walls Club Library/Iln lies knowledge that empowers individuals seeking enlightenment amidst changing times. The library stands as a beacon promoting education as an essential tool for personal growth and societal advancement. Bournemouth's Upper Gardens serve as both an oasis of tranquility and a reminder of the importance of urban planning and green spaces in city reform.