Speaks Collection

Cicero Speaks in Senate
Catiline, plotting to seize power in Rome, is denounced in the Senate by Cicero

Carson Speaks 1913
Edward Carson, leader of the Irish Unionists (1910-21) speaks out against Home Rule at a meeting in Belfast

Advert / Gossage Soap 1900
Gossages Carbolic Soap speaks for itself

The Child Samuel
God speaks to the infant Samuel and tells him that he will a great prophet

Welles and Newsmen 1938
Orson Welles speaks with newsmen, 30 October 1938, after the sensational broadcast of a dramatised version of the book by the Mercury Theatre, NY

Disraeli Speaks / 1875
Tory Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli speaks during a debate on Irish Home Rule

1921 / Kamenev Speaks
Russian Communist leader Lev Kamenev speaks in Moscow

Horace Mann Date: 1950

The Suitor
An illustration of a gentleman looking confidently casual as he speaks with a woman leaning forwards to pick up a bucket from the well. Date: circa 1901

Bushells Advertisement
An advertisement set of illustrations for Bushells, producers of tea and coffee, founded in 1883. One image shows a man enjoying a cup of Bushell's tea, with his little girl holding the flask

In Majorca
Critics write books about nationality in art. But art itself knows no frontiers. here we have a Swedish artist painting in Majorca and his work speaks its full message to English eyes

Allan Boesak speaking at NUJ
Allan Boesak, South African cleric and politician, stands at a podium making a speech to the National Union of Journalists in Central Hall, Westminster, London

FIJI LIVE BURIAL
A Fiji king is buried alive, since, although he still moves, speaks and eats, his family believe his spirit has already left his body, and his movements are only mechanical Date: circa 1860

A Dominican Preaching, c. 1470 ( tempera on poplar panel)
7296147 A Dominican Preaching, c. 1470 ( tempera on poplar panel) by Erri, Agnolo degli (fl.1448-1482); 43 x 34 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Thiers I, Roi des Capitulards, L Actualite, March 1871 (engraving)
904993 Thiers I, Roi des Capitulards, L Actualite, March 1871 (engraving) by Galliard, Claude Ferdinand (1834-87); Musee d art et histoire, Saint Denis

Speech of the teacher of Grenouilly sur Nefles during the prize distribution, 1879 (engraving)
904963 Speech of the teacher of Grenouilly sur Nefles during the prize distribution, 1879 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

THE CORSICAN MUNCHAUSEN -HUMMING THE LADS OF PARIS. 1813 (engraving)
7262193 THE CORSICAN MUNCHAUSEN -HUMMING THE LADS OF PARIS. 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Bromley Museum, Orpington

An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236892 An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome)

Cromwell leading the storming party at Drogheda, 10th September 1649 (litho)
STC343838 Cromwell leading the storming party at Drogheda, 10th September 1649 (litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lincolns Address at Gettysburg (photogravure)
7169744 Lincolns Address at Gettysburg (photogravure) by Ferris, Stephen James (1835-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincolns Address at Gettysburg)

A dining club (litho)
7172988 A dining club (litho) by Hammond, Aubrey (1893-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dining club. Illustration from The London Scene, Described by Lewis Melville (Faber and Gwyer, London)

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, addressing his generals before the Battle of Leuthen, Seven Years War
7148119 Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, addressing his generals before the Battle of Leuthen, Seven Years War, 1757 (engraving) by Kampf

Queen Elizabeth I of England at Tilbury, 1588. 1795 (engraving)
7234835 Queen Elizabeth I of England at Tilbury, 1588. 1795 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate Prussian from the rule
7148150 German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate Prussian from the rule of Napoleon, Breslau, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

The Speech of Titus before Jerusalem (photogravure)
7169754 The Speech of Titus before Jerusalem (photogravure) by Ferris, Stephen James (1835-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speech of Titus before Jerusalem)

T McDonald Rendle, British journalist, theatre critic and after-dinner speaker (litho)
7172529 T McDonald Rendle, British journalist, theatre critic and after-dinner speaker (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: T McDonald Rendle, British journalist)

The Licensing Question, Sketches at the London County Council (engraving)
1596223 The Licensing Question, Sketches at the London County Council (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Licensing Question)

Peter Siddell Speaks To Billy Bowden 4th Ashes Test Match 4th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 Headingley, Leeds, England 09 August 2009 Date: 09 August 2009

The skeleton of Death preaching to a crowd. 1827 (engraving)
7233005 The skeleton of Death preaching to a crowd.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death preaching to a crowd)

Queen Anne delivering her first speech to Parliament, 1702 (engraving)
7149424 Queen Anne delivering her first speech to Parliament, 1702 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Anne delivering her first speech to Parliament)

Meeting of Patriotic Citizens at Copenhagen House, 1795. Speakers: Thelwall, Gale Jones, Hodson, and John Binns
7148308 Meeting of Patriotic Citizens at Copenhagen House, 1795. Speakers: Thelwall, Gale Jones, Hodson, and John Binns, satire on the campaing by the Whigs for the repeal of the Seditions Bill

Title page from Areopagitica, by John Milton, 1644 (engraving)
7172089 Title page from Areopagitica, by John Milton, 1644 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page from Areopagitica, by John Milton)

ALEXANDER III RECEIVING THE DEANS OF CANTONS IN THE COURTYARD OF THE PALACE, 1886 (oil on canvas)
7215375 ALEXANDER III RECEIVING THE DEANS OF CANTONS IN THE COURTYARD OF THE PALACE, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Sir Edward Carson addressing Unionists, Ulster, Ireland (b / w photo)
7172688 Sir Edward Carson addressing Unionists, Ulster, Ireland (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Carson addressing Unionists, Ulster)

Captain adressing soldiers during the Russian revolution, 12 March 1917 (b / w photo)
7172679 Captain adressing soldiers during the Russian revolution, 12 March 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

At Hackney Meeting - Fox, Byng and Mainwaring, satire depicting George Byng addressing a crowd outside the Mermaid
7148349 At Hackney Meeting - Fox, Byng and Mainwaring, satire depicting George Byng addressing a crowd outside the Mermaid Tavern, Hackney

Le serment du Jeu de paume (engraving)
7179209 Le serment du Jeu de paume (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le serment du Jeu de paume)

Reading the Pacification of Ghent, 1576 (engraving)
7181319 Reading the Pacification of Ghent, 1576 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading the Pacification of Ghent, 1576)

Rien de plus eloquent que l argent comptant (engraving)
7191074 Rien de plus eloquent que l argent comptant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rien de plus eloquent que l argent comptant)

Andreas Hofer, leader of the Tyrolean Rebellion against French and Bavarian occupation rallying his troops at
7148137 Andreas Hofer, leader of the Tyrolean Rebellion against French and Bavarian occupation rallying his troops at the Battle of Bergisel, Austria, 1809 (engraving) by Defregger

Camille Desmoulins au Palais-Royal (engraving)
7179196 Camille Desmoulins au Palais-Royal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camille Desmoulins au Palais-Royal)

Divitiac admis dans le senat romain (engraving)
7179183 Divitiac admis dans le senat romain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divitiac admis dans le senat romain)

"I wish you a happy new ear!"(engraving)
7178068 " I wish you a happy new ear!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I wish you a happy new ear)

Queen Elizabeth I at Tilbury, 19 August 1588 (litho)
7201190 Queen Elizabeth I at Tilbury, 19 August 1588 (litho) by Burton, Frederick William (1816-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joseph Stalin, Soviet politician and leader (b / w photo)
7200716 Joseph Stalin, Soviet politician and leader (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Stalin (1878-1953)

Harlay (engraving)
7179455 Harlay (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlay. Illustration for Dictionnaire Populaire Illustre by Decembre-Alonnier (c 1880)

Saint Bernard prechant la premiere croisade (engraving)
7179217 Saint Bernard prechant la premiere croisade (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Bernard prechant la premiere croisade)

Caractacus, King of the Ancient Britons, before the Roman Emperor Claudius, 51 (engraving)
7149366 Caractacus, King of the Ancient Britons, before the Roman Emperor Claudius, 51 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caractacus)

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"Voices that Echo Through Time: From Cicero's Powerful Speeches in the Senate to Lenin's Revolutionary Words" Step back in time as we witness history being made through captivating speeches. In ancient Rome, the great orator Cicero mesmerized the Senate with his eloquence and persuasion. The Child Samuel listened intently as divine messages were whispered into his young ears. Fast forward to 1900, where an advertisement for Gossage Soap caught everyone's attention, promising a cleaner and brighter future. Then came Carson's groundbreaking speech in 1913, igniting a movement for women's suffrage that would change society forever. In 1938, Orson Welles sent shockwaves across America with his infamous radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds, " leaving newsmen scrambling to separate fact from fiction. Disraeli captivated audiences in 1875 with his wit and wisdom, while Kamenev spoke passionately about revolution in 1921. Lenin's powerful voice echoed throughout Russia during tumultuous times - both in 1918 and again in 1921 - shaping the course of history. Meanwhile, love found its way even amidst political turmoil as "The Suitor" expressed heartfelt emotions. Bushells Advertisement transported us to simpler times when tea brought people together for moments of warmth and connection. And finally, Majorca provided solace for those seeking respite from life’s chaos. Through these glimpses into our pasts, we are reminded of the power of words spoken by influential figures who shaped nations and touched hearts alike. Their voices continue to resonate today – reminding us that speaking up can truly make a difference.