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"Registering for a Better Future: From Caxton Hall to Kellys Cellar" In the midst of historical moments and diverse settings

Background imageRegister Collection: Wild coco orchid, Eulophia alta

Wild coco orchid, Eulophia alta (Woodfords cyrtopodium, Cyrtopodium woodfordii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards

Background imageRegister Collection: Asphodeline lutea

Asphodeline lutea (Siberian yellow asphodel, Asphodelus luteus var. sibiricus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M

Background imageRegister Collection: Brisbane lily, Proiphys cunninghamii

Brisbane lily, Proiphys cunninghamii (Mr. Cunninghams eurycles, Eurycles cunninghamii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T

Background imageRegister Collection: Variable oxalis, Oxalis variabilis

Variable oxalis, Oxalis variabilis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Dr. Gills selago, Selago gillii

Dr. Gills selago, Selago gillii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Shewy delphinium, Delphinium speciosum

Shewy delphinium, Delphinium speciosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Double yellow Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum

Double yellow Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum var. plenum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T

Background imageRegister Collection: Mr. Reeves crimson camellia, Camellia japonica

Mr. Reeves crimson camellia, Camellia japonica var. Reevesiana. With Chinese characters for the number 42. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T

Background imageRegister Collection: Symphyotrichum laeve

Symphyotrichum laeve (Smooth aster, Aster laevis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London

Background imageRegister Collection: Gennaria diphylla

Gennaria diphylla (Heart-leaved herminium, Herminium cordatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register

Background imageRegister Collection: Red soulangia, Soulangia rubra

Red soulangia, Soulangia rubra. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Clinanthus fulvus

Clinanthus fulvus (Tawny coburgia, Coburgia fulva). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by William Herbert from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London

Background imageRegister Collection: Russells potentilla, Potentilla x russelliana

Russells potentilla, Potentilla x russelliana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Smooth aster, Symphyotrichum laeve

Smooth aster, Symphyotrichum laeve (Glaucous aster, Aster cyaneus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register

Background imageRegister Collection: Pseuderanthemum faecundum

Pseuderanthemum faecundum (Ever-blowing eranthemum, Eranthemum faecundum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical

Background imageRegister Collection: Alpine skullcap, Scutellaria alpina

Alpine skullcap, Scutellaria alpina (Alpine scutellaria, hop-flowered variety, Scutellaria alpina var. lupulina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Background imageRegister Collection: Potentilla longifolia

Potentilla longifolia (Viscid cinquefoil, Potentilla viscosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M

Background imageRegister Collection: Large-flowered cordia, Cordia grandiflora

Large-flowered cordia, Cordia grandiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Thick-edged gompholobium, Gompholobium marginatum

Thick-edged gompholobium, Gompholobium marginatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Linear-leaved hakea, Hakea linearis

Linear-leaved hakea, Hakea linearis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Sand lotus, Lotus arenarius

Sand lotus, Lotus arenarius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: New York aster, Symphyotrichum dumosum

New York aster, Symphyotrichum dumosum (Coris-leaved starwort, Aster coridifolius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Background imageRegister Collection: Camash, Camassia quamash

Camash, Camassia quamash (Eatable quamash, Camassia esculenta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Background imageRegister Collection: Fox brush orchid, Aerides cornutum

Fox brush orchid, Aerides cornutum
Fox brush orchid or horn-flowered airplant, Aerides cornutum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Background imageRegister Collection: Almond-leaved pear, Pyrus amygdaliformis

Almond-leaved pear, Pyrus amygdaliformis (Snow pear, Pyrus nivalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register

Background imageRegister Collection: Hop-flowered barleria, Barleria lupulina

Hop-flowered barleria, Barleria lupulina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Sage-leaved pear, Pyrus x salviifolia

Sage-leaved pear, Pyrus x salviifolia (Pyrus salvifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Background imageRegister Collection: Rod-branched fuchsia, Fuchsia bacillaris

Rod-branched fuchsia, Fuchsia bacillaris. Natural hybrid between Fuchsia microphylla subsp. microphylla and Fuchsia thymifolia subsp. thymifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Background imageRegister Collection: White upright evening primrose, Oenothera anisoloba

White upright evening primrose, Oenothera anisoloba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London

Background imageRegister Collection: Jagged-leaved cinquefoil, Potentilla laciniosa

Jagged-leaved cinquefoil, Potentilla laciniosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageRegister Collection: Aphelandra arborea

Aphelandra arborea (Crested aphelandra, Aphelandra cristata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Background imageRegister Collection: Freesia refracta

Freesia refracta (Reflex tritonia, Tritonia refracta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Smith after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from The Botanical Register, Ridgway, London, 1816

Background imageRegister Collection: Waterman on his rowboat ferry on the River Thames, London

Waterman on his rowboat ferry on the River Thames, London. His coat and silver badge identify him as a skilled rower registed at Watermans Hall

Background imageRegister Collection: Toy shop assistant

Toy shop assistant
People You See. Toy shop assistant. From Teddy Bear (15 August 1964). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1964

Background imageRegister Collection: Signing the Marriage Contract (colour photogravure)

Signing the Marriage Contract (colour photogravure)
3657070 Signing the Marriage Contract (colour photogravure) by Vautier, Marc Louis Benjamin (1829-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Marriage Contract)

Background imageRegister Collection: View of the north wall, c. 1305 (fresco)

View of the north wall, c. 1305 (fresco)
BBC193368 View of the north wall, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRegister Collection: Vote by Ballot, Sketches at the Taunton Election (engraving)

Vote by Ballot, Sketches at the Taunton Election (engraving)
1621008 Vote by Ballot, Sketches at the Taunton Election (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vote by Ballot, Sketches at the Taunton Election)

Background imageRegister Collection: Birth, Town Hall of the 19th Arrondissement, c. 1881 (oil on canvas)

Birth, Town Hall of the 19th Arrondissement, c. 1881 (oil on canvas)
XIR215023 Birth, Town Hall of the 19th Arrondissement, c.1881 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929) & Blanchon, Emile Henri (b.1845); 83x99 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; French

Background imageRegister Collection: Distinctive types of cash register (b / w photo)

Distinctive types of cash register (b / w photo)
6008276 Distinctive types of cash register (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distinctive types of cash register)

Background imageRegister Collection: Front Page of the New York Journal and Patriot Register, 21st August 1793 (litho)

Front Page of the New York Journal and Patriot Register, 21st August 1793 (litho)
745908 Front Page of the New York Journal and Patriot Register, 21st August 1793 (litho) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

Background imageRegister Collection: The Pala Feriale, 1345 (tempera & gold leaf on panel)

The Pala Feriale, 1345 (tempera & gold leaf on panel)
495811 The Pala Feriale, 1345 (tempera & gold leaf on panel) by Veneziano, Paolo (fl.1333-62); Basilica di San Marco, Venice

Background imageRegister Collection: View of the north wall depicting scenes from the Life of the Virgin

View of the north wall depicting scenes from the Life of the Virgin
BBC191988 View of the north wall depicting scenes from the Life of the Virgin and the Life of Christ, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

Background imageRegister Collection: The signing of the marriage attestation deed, from

The signing of the marriage attestation deed, from
939163 The signing of the marriage attestation deed, from A Memorial of the Marriage of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, pub

Background imageRegister Collection: Mayor conducting a Republican Marriage during the period of the French Revolution, c

Mayor conducting a Republican Marriage during the period of the French Revolution, c
CHT293271 Mayor conducting a Republican Marriage during the period of the French Revolution, c.1795 (colour engraving) by Legrand (fl.1795) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageRegister Collection: The Church of Nelsons Birthplace (engraving)

The Church of Nelsons Birthplace (engraving)
1627663 The Church of Nelsons Birthplace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of Nelsons Birthplace)

Background imageRegister Collection: Militia enrollment at the City Council hall, St Petersburg, March 1917 (b / w photo)

Militia enrollment at the City Council hall, St Petersburg, March 1917 (b / w photo)
833369 Militia enrollment at the City Council hall, St Petersburg, March 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRegister Collection: Signing the Register in the Drawing-Room at Osborne (engraving)

Signing the Register in the Drawing-Room at Osborne (engraving)
1041348 Signing the Register in the Drawing-Room at Osborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Register in the Drawing-Room at Osborne)



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"Registering for a Better Future: From Caxton Hall to Kellys Cellar" In the midst of historical moments and diverse settings, the concept of "register" takes on various meanings. At Caxton Hall, welders gathered in 1944 under Ben Shahn's powerful poster urging them to register to vote for full employment after the war. The Congress of Industrial Organizations recognized that political participation was crucial in shaping post-war policies. Across continents, at Kellys Cellar in Belfast, Northern Ireland, another voter registration poster by Ben Shahn emerged in 1946. It symbolized hope and empowerment as it encouraged citizens to exercise their democratic rights. This simple act could shape the future they desired. But not all registrations were political; some carried social significance too. Loelia Ponsonby found herself registering her heart's desires when she met the Duke of Westminster at a bar filled with endless possibilities. The barman stood proudly beside his well-stocked bar, ready to serve dreams alongside drinks. Nature also has its own way of registering beauty and uniqueness. The Woodcock bee-orchid stands tall among its peers with its distinctive appearance while Gardenia captivates with its intoxicating fragrance - both silently registering their presence amidst nature's symphony. Moving from tangible places to abstract realms, Edinburgh's Post Office became a hub where thoughts traveled through registers unknown - an ethereal connection between minds transcending physical boundaries. Even literature finds itself within this realm as Molière's play "The Miser" registers human folly and greed through comedic brilliance - reminding us that laughter can often be our best teacher. Lastly, Lloyds Register of Shipping serves as a testament to meticulous record-keeping throughout history - documenting vessels' journeys across tumultuous seas year after year.