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Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie - Kissed the girls and made them cry. When the boys came out to play - Georgie Porgie ran away

A speed camera
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Leon Trotsky / Simplicissi
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader, clearly out of favour by 1928, having been expelled from the Party the year before Date: 1879 - 1940

North Berwick Witches
The witches of North Berwick make cattle sick, set fire to churches and generally make themselves unpopular

Arrivée en Alsace du commissaire... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Arrivee en Alsace du commissaire... 19th century. Arrival in Alsace of the special commissioner Coco Romieu

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

Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I
Lee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate

Political demonstration against Margaret Thatcher
A political demonstration against Margaret Thatcher, with photographs of her on display bearing the words Not Wanted, and another one saying Stop Thatcher Now

MARIGNY HANGED - 1
When Philippe IV dies his unpopular minister, Enguerrand de Marigny, is accused (unjustly) of various crimes including corruption, and hanged at Montfaucon. Date: 30 April 1315

MARIGNY HANGED - 2
When Philippe IV dies his unpopular minister, Enguerrand de Marigny, is accused (unjustly) of various crimes including corruption, and hanged at Montfaucon. Date: 30 April 1315

Bishops become Unpopular (engraving)
2788242 Bishops become Unpopular (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishops become Unpopular)

Caricature of a schoolteacher (chromolitho)
5996055 Caricature of a schoolteacher (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of a schoolteacher)

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)

Which Way Shall I Turn Me, How Shall I Decide? published by S. W. Fores in 1793 (etching)
NCO190481 Which Way Shall I Turn Me, How Shall I Decide? published by S.W. Fores in 1793 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Republican Attack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190455 The Republican Attack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The little egoist (coloured engraving)
5998882 The little egoist (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little egoist)

Cabbages thrown at a man singing (colour litho)
6000013 Cabbages thrown at a man singing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabbages thrown at a man singing)

The English plenipotent insulted in the streets of Utrecht, 1712
STC393278 The English plenipotent insulted in the streets of Utrecht, 1712, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act of March 22, 1765 in May 1766 with The Liberty-Pole Festival. The Liberty Pole was known to be a symbol of dissent against Great Britain

George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
Ode of V. George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston (1859-1925) Viceroy of India - Arrogant, inflexible and was socially famous for his pronouncement that " Ladies do not move"

Sketches at the Great Meeting at Bingley Hall, Birmingham (engraving)
1611612 Sketches at the Great Meeting at Bingley Hall, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Great Meeting at Bingley Hall)

The Seven Bishops before the Privy Council (litho)
STC373313 The Seven Bishops before the Privy Council (litho) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bostonians burning the Stamped Paper (litho)
PNP328650 Bostonians burning the Stamped Paper (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: As a result of the Stamp Act of 1765; ); Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

A Salvation Army band being receiving abuse on a Paris street (colour litho)
2818266 A Salvation Army band being receiving abuse on a Paris street (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Waiting to be Asked (engraving)
6016534 Waiting to be Asked (engraving) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting to be Asked)

British stamps for America, 1765, pub. in Harpers Magazine in 1876, 1765 (litho)
PNP328651 British stamps for America, 1765, pub. in Harpers Magazine in 1876, 1765 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by George Noble
STC429705 The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by George Noble, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

The Austrian Panther (engraving)
972651 The Austrian Panther (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austrian Panther. Marie Antoinette, Queen Consort of Louis XVI of France)

View of the Hustings in Covent Garden - The Westminster Election November 1806, pub
3025924 View of the Hustings in Covent Garden - The Westminster Election November 1806, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The receipt of custom (engraving)
5198848 The receipt of custom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The receipt of custom. Illustration for The Life of Our Lord (Frederick Warne, c 1880)

Gustav Mahler conducting, from Jugend, 1910 (litho)
GIA3525703 Gustav Mahler conducting, from Jugend, 1910 (litho) by Schmidhammer, Arpad (1857-1921); eGiancarlo Costa; German, out of copyright

The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475396 The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Bute and the Londoners, 1763, illustration from Cassell
STC393263 Lord Bute and the Londoners, 1763, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

View of the Hustings in Covent Garden, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO190159 View of the Hustings in Covent Garden, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Attempt on the Kings life AD 1795
1192484 Attempt on the Kings life AD 1795 by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company circa 1920 s); English

Margaret Thatcher smiles on a tour in Manchester during her one-day visit to industrial plants and towns in the North-west. 31st August 1979

Cartoon, An Exit Speech (Gladstone)
Cartoon, An Exit Speech -- Gladstone is isolated and unpopular in his arguments over the Irish Question. Date: 1886

Cartoon, The Popular Guy (Lloyd George): I see no reason why government treason should ever be forgot! Date: 1919

Coronation at Cracow of Louis I of Hungary as King of Poland, (1370), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Coronation at Cracow of Louis I of Hungary as King of Poland, (1370), 1890. Louis I of Hungary (1326-1382) inherited Poland after his uncle Casimir III the Great died, in 1370

Scene in Ireland: visit of the tithe-proctor, early 1830s (c1890). Creator: Unknown
Scene in Ireland: visit of the tithe-proctor, early 1830s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

The Duke of Queensberry and Dover presenting the Act of Union to Queen Anne, 1773. James Douglas, (1662-1711) Scottish nobleman presenting the Acts of Union 1707 to Queen Anne

Youthful Parisian Music Hall Revue Company pose in costume for their satirical number lampooning Emile Pataud, the deeply unpopuar (at the time) Secretary to the French Union of Electricians

The Reception in 1770, 1770. George III, in his state coach, is driven along an empty street by the Prime Minister, the Duke of Grafton, dressed as a jockey

The Flower of the City, 1809. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Flower of the City, 1809. The head of Charles Flower, Lord Mayor, is depicted within a wilted sunflower, which has leaves labelled with his character qualities

General Dalzell Entering Edinburgh, July 1666, (c1880). Sir Thomas Dalyell of The Binns, 1st Baronet (1615-1685) was a Scottish Royalist general in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms

Burning John Jays effigy, c1794 (c1880). Artist: Hooper
Burning John Jays effigy, c1794 (c1880). One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, John Jay served as the chief negotiator on the American side for the Treaty of London

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"Unpopular: Unveiling the Untold Stories of Controversial Figures and Events" Georgie Porgie: A nursery rhyme character or a misunderstood legend? Delve into the origins and hidden meanings behind this seemingly innocent childhood chant. A speed camera's watchful eye captures more than just speeding drivers; it reveals a society divided on the ethics of surveillance and privacy. Leon Trotsky/Simplicissi: Explore the enigmatic life of Trotsky, an influential Marxist revolutionary, while unraveling the lesser-known pseudonym he used to evade detection during his exile. The North Berwick Witches: Step into a dark chapter in history as we shed light on the persecution faced by accused witches in Scotland, challenging popular narratives surrounding witchcraft trials. Political demonstration against Margaret Thatcher: Discover untold stories from those who took to the streets to voice their dissent against one of Britain's most polarizing prime ministers, shedding light on grassroots activism. MARIGNY HANGED - 1 & 2: Uncover shocking details about Marigny's execution that go beyond what is commonly known, exposing deeper layers of injustice and political intrigue. Arthur Scargill, miners leader and trade unionist: Journey through Arthur Scargill's controversial career as a prominent figure in British labor movements, exploring both his successes and criticisms within this complex realm. America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps: Relive pivotal moments in American history when colonists rebelled against British taxation policies through acts like stamp burning, highlighting early resistance efforts leading up to independence. Rural Guard on horseback, Cuba: Peer into Cuba's past as we examine how rural guards played an integral role in maintaining order but also became symbols of oppression for some citizens during times of political unrest. Cardinal Wolsey Arrested for High Treason.