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The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman
A tax man from the Inland Revenue suffering his worst nightmare - locked in a cage suspended over a pile of cheques and money he cannot reach. Cartoon by H. M

Santa caught by the tax inspector by H. M. Bateman
A rather surprised looking Father Christmas, who has arrived at the house of a tax inspector to innocently deliver toys on Christmas Eve, finds himself caught by a vigilant tax inspector. H.M

Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment, 1740 (engraving)
XJF863053 Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment, 1740 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prime Minister Robert Walpole)

The Vindication of Christmas, 1653 (woodcut and letterpress)
XJF488981 The Vindication of Christmas, 1653 (woodcut and letterpress) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Domesday Book, Nottinghamshire
The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of Nottinghamshire, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: c. 1085

The Domesday Book, Surrey
The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of Surrey, including Guildford, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: c. 1085

Conservative party television team
The Conservative Party television team and some election posters for the General Election of 8th October 1959. The Conservatives broadcast five television programmes of 15 or 20 minutes each starting

INCOME TAX 1940 / 1
A letter asking for income tax to be paid

18th Century Taxation
Satire on the taxes with which people were burdened in the latter 18th century

Tax Collectors 1806
Tax collectors on the doorstep

Medieval Travellers
A toll is exacted from a group of medieval travellers by armed guards to allow them to be taken by boat across the river to the city

Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza': Prince Regent (later George IV)
527969 Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza': Prince Regent (later George IV) gouty and on crutches labelled 'More Money', and 'Increase in Income

Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850
3359129 Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850; (add.info.: Hazards of a 19th Century household, including taxes, rats, black beetles, cockroaches, arsenic fumes, stinking drains)

The Blessing of New Taxes' John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers
527968 The Blessing of New Taxes' John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers. Sidmouth, Vansittart, Castlereagh, and Eldon Woolsack

The Man Wot pays the Taxes' An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832
527785 The Man Wot pays the Taxes' An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832. 'In what better condition am I now that the Reform Bill has past I have

Villagers in England in the 16th century paying their annual tithes
6266267 Villagers in England in the 16th century paying their annual tithes; (add.info.: Villagers in the 16th century paying their annual tithes in money or kind to the parish priest)

Payment of customs in the Long Room at Custom House. Built in 1813 by the architect David Laing, it collapsed in 1825
FLO4669610 Payment of customs in the Long Room at Custom House. Built in 1813 by the architect David Laing, it collapsed in 1825

Sketches in Madrid: the "Octroi" at the entrance to Madrid, 1876. Creator: C.R
Sketches in Madrid: the "Octroi" at the entrance to Madrid, 1876....the ordinary aspects of life in Madrid...manner of collecting the "octroi, " or town tolls

Tithe Collection in Skåne, 1865. Creator: Bengt Nordenberg
Tithe Collection in Skane, 1865

The Tribute Money, 17th-18th century. Creator: Anon
The Tribute Money, 17th-18th century

The Great American Tin Swindle, published October 19, 1892. Creator: William Allen Rogers
The Great American Tin Swindle, published October 19, 1892

Testimonials presented to the Right Hon. Thomas Milner Gibson, M.P. by the Association... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonials presented to the Right Hon. Thomas Milner Gibson, M.P. by the Association for the Abolition of the Taxes on Knowledge, 1862. Mr

Jonathan Thatcher riding cow to Stockport Market
Jonathan Thatcher rode his cow to Stockport Market on 27 November 1784 in defiance of Pitts Horse Tax. 1784

America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps
American Colonists burn papers bearing the Stamps required under The Stamp Act of March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists

But Who Will He Belong To? General Election 1910
Adapted drawing from a painting by Joshua Reynold of United Kingdom not knowing which way the election would go. The general election was resulted in a hung parliament

Michael Hicks Beach (1837 - 1916), statesman, chancellor of the exchequer, introducing his financial proposals. Date: 14 April 1902

Revenue cutters capturing American smuggling ship
3784416 Revenue cutters capturing American smuggling ship; (add.info.: Revenue cutter capturing an American smuggling vessel, c. 1764)

Altarpiece of the Guild of the Minters, 1602 (oil on panel)
704032 Altarpiece of the Guild of the Minters, 1602 (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); Church of St. Andrew, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders, photo Hugo Maertens

Altarpiece of the Guild of Minters, 1602 (oil on panel)
471130 Altarpiece of the Guild of Minters, 1602 (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 253x388 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

La Bonnet Rouge or John Bull evading the Hat Tax, pub. 1797 (handn coloured engraving)
2966816 La Bonnet Rouge or John Bull evading the Hat Tax, pub. 1797 (handn coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duke of Sully collecting taxes as King Henry IVs Superintendent of Finances (colour litho)
3622110 The Duke of Sully collecting taxes as King Henry IVs Superintendent of Finances (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

March of London matchmakers protesting against halfpenny tax on every box of matches, 1871 (wood engraving)
3245400 March of London matchmakers protesting against halfpenny tax on every box of matches, 1871 (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The Property Tax, pub. 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Charles Williams (1776-1820)
1144584 The Property Tax, pub. 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Charles Williams (1776-1820) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt)

Farewell address of Andrew Jackson, 1837 (litho)
695977 Farewell address of Andrew Jackson, 1837 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 42x35.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Bostonians in Distress, 1774 (colour litho)
1078591 The Bostonians in Distress, 1774 (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: London, Printed for R. Sayer & J)

Peasants of Maceda, Spain, resisting the Imposition of Taxes on their Village (engraving)
2772174 Peasants of Maceda, Spain, resisting the Imposition of Taxes on their Village (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants of Maceda, Spain)

The Bar to Progress! An allegory, founded upon Temple Bar. Satirical cartoon, 1853. Temple Bar, the entrance to the City of London in the west, closes its gates against ordinary people and progress

Bostonians reading the Stamp Act, 1765 (litho)
PNP328649 Bostonians reading the Stamp Act, 1765 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

British troops escorting the stamped paper to the City Hall, New York (litho)
PNP328648 British troops escorting the stamped paper to the City Hall, New York (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, The Liliput Levy on John Bull Gulliver -- a satirical comment on taxation putting the strain on John Bull (representing the middle-class British man)

Cartoon, Prosperous John! (high prices)
Cartoon, Prosperous John! John Bull, during an inflationary period, is overcome by high prices and high taxes, and not enjoying it one bit. 1872

Cartoon, Why Coals Are Dear -- a satirical comment on the high cost of coals to ordinary working people, caused by Restricted Navigation and City Tax. Date: 1853

Charlemagne (742-814) Issuing the Capitulary of Herstal in 779, engraved by Eugene Ronjat
CHT187821 Charlemagne (742-814) Issuing the Capitulary of Herstal in 779, engraved by Eugene Ronjat, c.1860-80 (colour litho) by Scheffer

Mary & Joseph before Cyremius enrolling for the taxation, with a guard
JB119635 Mary & Joseph before Cyremius enrolling for the taxation, with a guard, a scribe and an officer, c. 14th century (mosaic) (detail of 119636) by Byzantine, (14th century); Kariye Camii

Bailliage, or Tribunal of the Kings Bailiff, after a wood engraving in
STC214445 Bailliage, or Tribunal of the Kings Bailiff, after a wood engraving in Praxis Rerum Civilium by Joos de Damhouder (1507-81) published Antwerp, 1557 (litho) (b/w photo) by Dutch School

Collecting Dane-gelt, illustration from The Church of England
STC393352 Collecting Dane-gelt, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

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"The Taxing Tales: From Hades to Christmas Celebrations and Medieval Travels" Unveiling the unseen world of taxes, "The Income Tax Official in Hades" by H. M. Bateman showcases a humorous take on the eternal struggle with tax collectors. In another comical masterpiece by H. M. Bateman, "Santa caught by the tax inspector, " we witness even the jolly old man himself facing the scrutiny of taxation. Delving into history, "Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment" (1740) engraving reminds us that they have been an age-old concern for individuals seeking prosperity. Exploring ancient traditions, "The Vindication of Christmas" (1653) woodcut and letterpress highlights how they were intertwined with festive celebrations throughout history. The Domesday Book takes us back to medieval times when meticulous records were kept for taxation purposes, as seen in Nottinghamshire's entry. Surrey's entry in The Domesday Book sheds light on how taxation played a crucial role in shaping local communities during medieval times. Political landscapes are not exempt from discussions about taxes; here we see a Conservative party television team engaging with this contentious issue head-on. Reflecting wartime realities, INCOME TAX 1940/1 serves as a reminder of how governments relied on citizens' contributions through income tax during challenging periods. Examining 18th-century society reveals intricate systems of taxation that impacted various aspects of life - from commerce to personal finances - as depicted in "18th Century Taxation. " Tax Collectors in 1806 come alive through vivid imagery showcasing their roles and responsibilities within society during this era marked by financial obligations. Travel back centuries ago alongside Medieval Travellers who encountered tolls and levies along their journeys – illustrating how even travel was subject to taxation measures.