Taxing Collection

Postcard for the Budget League chaired by Winston Churchill to promote the Peoples Budget introduced by David Lloyd George. Tax the Loafer - not the loaf!

The Burning of Greytown 1854
In response to British taxing of ships using the Nicaragua route to California, the USS Cyane bombarded Greytown with little damage, before landing ashore and setting the town on fire

Collecting the Gabelle, Nantes, 1723 (pen & ink on paper) (detail of 208625)
BLT341932 Collecting the Gabelle, Nantes, 1723 (pen & ink on paper) (detail of 208625) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

The Gabelle, Nantes, in 1723 (pen & ink on paper)
BIF208625 The Gabelle, Nantes, in 1723 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; (add.info.: salt tax imposed in France; ); French

Taxing of the Third Estate (coloured engraving)
1201769 Taxing of the Third Estate (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Revolution (French)

GAME / JUMBLE WORDS 1930S
A delightful game for young and old, taxing the brain by asking you to guess Come down smiling to BARK FEAST and other anagrammatic enigmas Date: 1930s

The Tax Upon Property 1843
Property owner taxed by the financial commitments forced upon him by his position in society... Date: 1843

Queen Victoria Taxed
QUEEN VICTORIA Caricatured as the landlady of a public house with Albert left holding the baby. A satire on moves to tax the Royal family

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"Taxing: A Historical Perspective on Financial Burdens" Postcard for the Budget League: Join the movement to advocate for fair taxation and responsible budgeting. The Burning of Greytown 1854: Taxes can ignite fiery debates, as seen in this historic event where tensions over tax policies led to a destructive conflict. Collecting the Gabelle, Nantes, 1723 (pen & ink on paper): Delve into history with this intricate artwork depicting the collection of the controversial salt tax known as "Gabelle, " highlighting its impact on society. The Gabelle, Nantes, in 1723 (pen & ink on paper): Explore how taxes like Gabelle shaped cities like Nantes in France during the early 18th century through this detailed illustration. Taxing of the Third Estate (coloured engraving): Witness an important moment in French history when members of the Third Estate were burdened with heavy taxes, fueling their discontent and eventually leading to revolution. GAME / JUMBLE WORDS 1930S: Even leisure activities reflect our obsession with taxes. Unscramble words related to taxation from this vintage game and test your knowledge. The Tax Upon Property 1843: Step back into Victorian England and discover how property owners faced financial obligations through this poignant depiction of property taxation. Queen Victoria Taxed: Royals are not exempt from taxes either. Learn about Queen Victoria's own experiences with taxation and her role in shaping fiscal policies during her reign.