Taxes Collection (page 4)

Cartoon, The Treasury -- a commentary on British politicians attempting to balance the books through cutbacks and taxes. late 18th century

American War of Independence (1775-1783). Boston Tea Party. December 16, 1773. Revolution of the American colonists against taxes imposed by the British Parliament on tea

France. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying th
History of France. 18th century. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying their taxes. Engraving of the time

Cartoon, Grandpas advice, WW1
Cartoon, Grandpas advice. An old soldier thinks there should be a tax on umbrellas. Date: 1917

Cartoon, New taxes on dogs, WW1
Cartoon, New taxes on dogs (to help pay for the ongoing war). Women discuss a man who has replaced his dog with a goldfish in order to avoid paying the tax, and is taking it for a walk. Date: 1917

Newspaper Tax Opposed
A meeting for the repeal of the taxes on knowledge, held at St Martins Hall, Long Acre, London : the chief target is the tax on newspapers. Date: 1851

Cartoon, Explanation, WW1
Cartoon, Explanation. Three old age pensioners outside a restaurant discuss earnings and taxation. The plump man says he pays no taxes because he spends all his money on food. Date: 1916

Cartoon, A Great Stream from a Petty Fountain, or, John Bull swamped in the Flood of new Taxes; Cormorants fishing in the Stream, by James Gillray

Cartoon, Pantagruels victorious return to the court of Gargantua, after extirpating the Soup Meagres of Bouille Land, by James Gillray

All That Was Taxed was His Ingenuity by Heath Robinson, WW1
An intelligent young pup disguised as a parakeet to avoid the increased licence duty - raised on pet dogs in Britain in 1917. 1917

Carolina Cheruto cigar advertisement, Reginald McKenna taxes
Advertisement for Carolina Cheruto cigars from the First World War period featuring a picture of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Reginald McKenna

Eve and her luxuries, WW1
Eve, the fictional gossip columnist of The Tatler magazine, pictured surrounded by some of her favourite luxury items - hats, dresses and lingerie

Greetings from Nevada, USA, the one sound state -- no retail sales tax, no corporation tax, no state income tax, no inheritance tax, no thumb tax. Date: 1940

Notables at Rouen
Henri IV summons an Assemblee des Notables (roughly translated as assembly of notables) at Rouen, chiefly because he needs money and hopes they will agree taxes. Date: November 1596

NUCLEAR PROTEST, 1950. Members of the Catholic Worker Movement picketing against the use of tax dollars for the development of nuclear weapons. Photograph by Fred Palumbo

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French chemist, Antoine Laurent Lavoisier. Vignette below portrait depicts his arrest and conviction in 1794 for being a member of the Farmers General

The Payment of the Tithe or The Census at Bethlehem (oil on panel) (for detail see 89722)
XIR89721 The Payment of the Tithe or The Census at Bethlehem (oil on panel) (for detail see 89722) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 115x157 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

The Stature of a Great Man or an English Colossus, by George Bickham the Younger
XJF867974 The Stature of a Great Man or an English Colossus, by George Bickham the Younger, 1740 (engraving) by King, Haynes (1831-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 18680808.3635); English

The Noble Stand, or the Glorious CCIII Sacred to their Immortal Honour down to posterity, c
XJF867953 The Noble Stand, or the Glorious CCIII Sacred to their Immortal Honour down to posterity, c.1733 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Walpole)

Robins Progress in eight scenes, from his first coming up from Oxford to London
XJF867946 Robins Progress in eight scenes, from his first coming up from Oxford to London to his present situation, 1733 (engraving) by English School

The Scheme Disappointed, A Fruitless Sacrifice, circa 1733 (etching)
XJF867848 The Scheme Disappointed, A Fruitless Sacrifice, circa 1733 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3559); English, out of copyright

Satire on the Excise Bill, 1733 (engraving)
XJF867843 Satire on the Excise Bill, 1733 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Champion, or Evening Advertiser by Capt. Hercules Vinegar of Pall Mall, 1744
XJF867803 The Champion, or Evening Advertiser by Capt. Hercules Vinegar of Pall Mall, 1744 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3630); English

Foreign Trade and Domestic Compared, by William Herbert, 1754 (engraving)
XJF867788 Foreign Trade and Domestic Compared, by William Herbert, 1754 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3964); English, out of copyright

The Foreign Grinder, 1757 (engraving)
XJF867783 The Foreign Grinder, 1757 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.4061); English, out of copyright

The Night Visit or the Relapse: with the Pranks of Bob Fox the Jugler while Steward
XJF863064 The Night Visit or the Relapse: with the Pranks of Bob Fox the Jugler while Steward to Lady Britannia, display d on a screen, 1742 (engraving) by English School

The London Merchants Triumphant, 1733 (engraving)
XJF863066 The London Merchants Triumphant, 1733 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on the defeat of the Excise Bill of Robert Walpole)

The Grounds, 1741 (engraving)
XJF863045 The Grounds, 1741 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on reasons to remove Robert Walpole)

The Statue of a Great Man or the English Colossus, 1740 (engraving)
XJF863054 The Statue of a Great Man or the English Colossus, 1740 (engraving) by Bickham, George (the Younger) (c.1706a'71); Private Collection; (add.info)

Broad Bottoms, 1745 (etching)
XJF863021 Broad Bottoms, 1745 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece to " An Address of Thanks to the Broad-Bottoms)

The Village Agreement, 1761 (oil on canvas)
XIR83473 The Village Agreement, 1761 (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 92x117 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Pillar of the State, or John Bull Overloaded, after Cruikshank in 1819
BAL75679 " The Pillar of the State, or John Bull Overloaded", after Cruikshank in 1819, 1827 (engraving) (see 22565) by Heath, Henry (fl.1824-35); Private Collection; English

Officers receiving and weighing coins at the exchequer 1130-74, from A Short
KW392509 Officers receiving and weighing coins at the exchequer 1130-74, from A Short History of the English People by J. R

Meeting for the Repeal of the Taxes on Knowledge, at St. Martins Hall, Long Acre, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

The Village Lawyer, 1621 (oil on panel)
XIR79511 The Village Lawyer, 1621 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 75 x 122 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; Flemish, out of copyright

State of the Nation, 10th June 1829 (colour etching)
XCF290974 State of the Nation, 10th June 1829 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufactures and commerce support the Workmen)

Miss Hibernia at John Bulls family dinner!!, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, engraving 1799, Miss Hibernia seated at right wearing dress decorated with Irish harps; seated around the table are

Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, engraving 1816, ministers, among them Vansittart and Castlereagh

The blessing of new taxes!!! Engraving

Mr. and Mrs. Bull reflecting on the taxes, a domestic scene with a man and a woman sitting at opposite ends of a table which is set for tea, ale, and port consumption; Mrs

Present times demand that everyone bears the Great Burden (coloured engraving)
XIR468110 Present times demand that everyone bears the Great Burden (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Blessings of Britain - or Swarm of Tax Gatherers, 1817 (colour etching)
XCF290982 Blessings of Britain - or Swarm of Tax Gatherers, 1817 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hunting the Bull, 1817 (colour etching)
XCF290948 Hunting the Bull, 1817 (colour etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bull as a bull caught between the extremes of the radical orators)

The Excisemen Outwitted (colour engraving)
XCF285130 The Excisemen Outwitted (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Last Shift, 1765 (etching)
XJF2639782 The Last Shift, 1765 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably refers to the Stamp Act of 1765 which was an unpopular tax imposed on British)

Courtiers Amassing Riches at the Expense of the Poor, after a miniature in the 14th
KW260660 Courtiers Amassing Riches at the Expense of the Poor, after a miniature in the 14th century manuscript Tresor of Brunetto Latini

Poll Tax, 1709 (engraving)
XIR158185 Poll Tax, 1709 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Taxe par Tete; capitation tax first instigated in 1695 by Louis XIV;)

The Payment of the Yearly Dues (oil on panel) (detail of GIR79511)
XIR155376 The Payment of the Yearly Dues (oil on panel) (detail of GIR79511) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); total = 58x88.3 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; Flemish

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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.