Resistance Collection (page 8)

Boadicea, 1850s (bronze) (see also 33580)
STC102975 Boadicea, 1850s (bronze) (see also 33580) by Thornycroft, Thomas (1815-85); Victoria Embankment, London, UK; (add.info)

The Apache chief Geronimo on the warpath in 1885 (b / w photo)
6032911 The Apache chief Geronimo on the warpath in 1885 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA (engraving)
5997402 The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA)

A Days Crocodile Fishing, a Shikaris First and only Experience (engraving)
1051260 A Days Crocodile Fishing, a Shikaris First and only Experience (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Crocodile Fishing)

Prague Uprising, World War II, May 1945 (colour litho)
821492 Prague Uprising, World War II, May 1945 (colour litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prague Uprising, World War II, May 1945)

Poster reading "Race is not a crime"used at Baltimore protests, April 2015
This protest poster is white and has text that reads [Race / is not / a crime]. The text is handwritten in black marker and there is a brown stain on the bottom of the poster just left of center

Prop from dance recital performance "Dance to Glory"by Studio A, 2015
This cardboard sign is a rectangular piece of cardboard with handwritten text in black marker. The text reads " Liberty/ And/ Justice". The back is blank

They won't move me
txules

Girl power of the future
Bas Pisa

Dee-troit Power
Tom Egel

Operating from a landing strip carved by RAF airmen and Yugoslav Partisans with picks and shovels out of vineyards among the rocky hill of a

Inter-Allied air cooperation is particularly marked in Corsica where units of the French Air Force are flying Spitfires of the most forward of the Allied squadrons operating against German occupied

Abyssinian patriot soldiers fighting against the Axis occupation forces of the German and Italian armies in Abyssinia, East Africa during the Second World War. 27th January 1941

On an island in the Adriatic Sea, within sight of their homeland, young Yugoslav patriots of both sexes are busy training for the day when they will join Marshal Titos partisans

The best medical aid possible is given to the partisans of Marshal Titos army. British surgeons and medical orderlies helped by Partisan nurses with little or no experience are doing a good job in

A celluloid factory in Yugoslavia, before the war employing 3, 000 people, was turned over to the manufacture of explosives by the Italians when they landed in the country

The crew of a small British naval vessel spent three days in a Dalmatian port recently, with some of the partisans fighting the Germans

One of a series of new photographs from Yugoslavia, where the guerrilla armies have achieved many successes against the German forces of occupation and their quisling followers

The crew of a small British naval vessel spent three days in a Dalmatian port recently, with some of the partisans fighting the Germans

The greatest quantity of airborne supplies ever dropped to resistance forces in the Mediterranean zone during a 48 hour period was safely delivered to Marshal Titos partisan army in Yugoslavia by

At No. 4 Carlton Gardens the Free French Forces in London hold a commemoration service in remembrance of June 18th, 1940, when they were formed. The President of the Free French Forces in London, M

Members of the French Resistance in Corsica. November 1943

Royal Navy - de Havilland DH. 82 Queen Bee K8671
Royal Navy - de Havilland DH.82 Queen Bee K8671 (msn 5204), being recovered by cruiser HMS Newcastle after a live-fire anti-aircraft gunnery practice

DEFENCE OF PARIS Marechal Moncey organises resistance at the Barriere de Clichy, as the Allies approach and no help is forthcoming from Napoleon Date: March 1814

BATTLE OF EL CANEY The heavily defended hills of El Caney and San Juan are taken by the Americans after fierce Spanish resistance Date: 1 July 1898

The Bostonians in Distress, November 19, 1774. Creator: Attributed to Philip Dawe
The Bostonians in Distress, November 19, 1774

The Bostonians Paying the Excise-Man, or Tarring & Feathering, October 31, 1774

JEANNE HACHETTE / LAFITTE
Jeanne Lamme, or Fourquet, known as JEANNE HACHETTE who, when the Burgundians besieged Beauvais in July 1472, roused her fellow citizens to resistance Date: flourished 1472

The Maquis (French Resistance) share in the liberation of France. Date: 1944

A new recruit joins the Maquis (French Resistance). Date: 1944

Hereward cutting his way through the Norman host, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Hereward cutting his way through the Norman host, c1890. Hereward the Wake (c1035-c1072) Anglo-Saxon nobleman and a leader of local resistance to the Norman Conquest of England

Incident in the Indian Mutiny: Lieut. De Kantzow Calming the Sepoys at Mynpooree, 1890. Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful

Capture of Andrew Hofer (1810), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Capture of Andrew Hofer (1810), 1890. Andreas Hofer ( 1767-1810) Austrian freedom fighter who raised a rebellion against French and Bavarian occupation during the Napoleonic wars

Tippoo Saib, c1790, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Tippoo Saib, c1790, (1890). Tipu Sultan (1750-1799) ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, deployed rockets against British forces and their allies during the Anglo-Mysore Wars

Hyder Ali, c1750, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Hyder Ali, c1750, (1890). Hyder Ali (c1720-1782) Sultan of the Kingdom of Mysore who offered strong resistance against military advances of the British East India Company during the First

Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Edmund Ironside, King of England, 23 April -30 November 1016 resisted the Danish invasion of Canute the Great (994-1035) in five battles

Odun, Earl of Devon taking the Danish Standard, 1773. Creator: James Taylor
Odun, Earl of Devon taking the Danish Standard, 1773. Odda, 9th century ealdorman of Devon, known for his victory at the Battle of Cynwit in 878

Caractacus betrayed into the Hands of the Romans by Cartismandua, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Caractacus betrayed into the Hands of the Romans by Cartismandua, 1773. Queen Cartimandua of the Brigantes, loyal to Rome, captured Caratacus

Les Conseilleurs ne Sont Pas les Payeurs, 1943. Creator: Bedos et Cie Imprimeurs
Les Conseilleurs ne Sont Pas les Payeurs, 1943. French anti-Resistance poster of the Vichy government

The Circassian guards, 1880. Artist: Khlebovsky, Stanislav (1835-1884)
The Circassian guards, 1880. From a private collection

Pontiac in Council, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Pontiac in Council, (1877). Pontiac (or Obwandiyag, c1720-1769) was a chief of the Ottawa people in North America. In 1762 he organised a combined resistance - known as Pontiacs War - against

The Murhla Fort on the Irrawaddy, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Murhla Fort on the Irrawaddy, 1900. Minhla Fortress was built in 1860 to 1861 to defend the Konbaung dynastys territory following the Second Anglo-Burmese War

Caucasian rider. Private Collection

House of Prince Dadiani in Mingrelia, 1833. Private Collection

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) taking a fish from water. Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, May

Tester or multimeter, device used for measurement of voltage, current and electrical resistance

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"Resisting the Temptations: A Journey of Strength and Courage" In the realm of art, "Christ in the Wilderness" by Briton Riviere depicts a powerful image as Jesus overcomes his inner demons during his 40-day fast. The painting serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find strength to resist temptation. Similarly, William Wallace's statue in Aberdeen stands tall as a symbol of Scottish resistance against English oppression. His unwavering determination echoes through time, inspiring generations to stand up for their beliefs and fight for freedom. The Free French movement pays homage to the brave Maquis fighters who resisted Nazi occupation during World War II. Their courage is honored on plaques that remind us of their sacrifice and unwavering commitment to liberty. Resistance takes many forms - from an athletic young man training hard on a stone floor, pushing himself beyond limits to achieve greatness, to Sitting Bull leading his Sioux tribe against encroaching settlers. These examples show that physical resilience can be just as important as mental fortitude when facing adversity. History also teaches us about collective resistance; such as the British Square at Pollilur or the Battle of Adowa where Ethiopian forces successfully defended their land against colonial powers. These battles highlight how unity and strategic planning can overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Abd El Kader's leadership during Algeria's struggle for independence showcases resistance against oppressive regimes. His dedication inspired countless others to rise up against injustice and fight for self-determination. Even under Ottoman rule, communities found ways to resist domination – memorial walls dedicated to those who participated in uprisings serve as reminders that no matter how powerful an empire may seem, there will always be individuals willing to challenge its authority. Artistic depictions like "The Temptation in the Wilderness" by Briton Riviere or Soviet propaganda posters from World War II further illustrate how creativity was harnessed as a tool of resistance.