Opponents Collection

Gloster Gladiator
The last of Britains biplane fighters, it entered service in 1937 and took part in World War Two, notably in the defence of Malta, though quite outclassed by its opponents

Boxing - Fives Court with Randall & Turner sparring
The interior of Fives Court in Little St. Martins Lane, a popular venue for the Fancy in the heyday of the prize ring, showing Jack Randall and Ned Turner sparring

The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex
These images show the Skeleton Army, opponents of the Salvation Army organised by those interested in Sunday drinking, rioting against one of the Salvation Armys religious Sunday processions

The Battle of the Balloons. A fanciful image depicting four balloons with flags and sails, their passengers in close aerial combat. The opponents appear to be British and French. circa 18th century

Henley Regatta 1955
The final of the Ladies Challenge Plate. The Queens College Cambridge eight defeat their opponents from Lady Margaret College, Cambridge

191213

Young Cassius Clay scores with a left against the veteran Archie Moore in the first round of the fight in Los Angeles
CH419566 Young Cassius Clay scores with a left against the veteran Archie Moore in the first round of the fight in Los Angeles, 15th November 1962 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Front page of Boxiana magazine, 1812 (litho)
PNP379609 Front page of Boxiana magazine, 1812 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: series of volumes of boxing articles written by Pierce Egan;)

James J. Corbett (right) v. Bob Fitzsimmons on 17th March, 1897 at Carson City, Nevada
PNP379618 James J. Corbett (right) v. Bob Fitzsimmons on 17th March, 1897 at Carson City, Nevada, 1897 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Evening Sun over Maria Magdalena Church Stockholm, 1902 (oil on canvas)
PNH354164 Evening Sun over Maria Magdalena Church Stockholm, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Kreuger, Nils (1859-1930); 100x85.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

October Evening at Apelvik, 1894 (oil on canvas)
PNH354163 October Evening at Apelvik, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Kreuger, Nils (1859-1930); 77x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apelvik is near Varberg, on the west coast of Sweden)

Herakles and Eurystheus, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438510 Herakles and Eurystheus, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

William the Conqueror, King Harold, Battle of Hastings
Portraits of William the Conqueror and King Harold, opponents in the Battle of Hastings of 1066, with the Seal of Battle Abbey, a view of the coast where the Normans landed, and Pevensey Castle

Tug of the coalition, 1831 (litho)
AQS332015 Tug of the coalition, 1831 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 21.6x25.8 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336564 The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Swimming Match to come off on the Fourth of November, c. 1860 (litho)
AQS257110 The Great Swimming Match to come off on the Fourth of November, c.1860 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Cartoon, Our Joe Rides the High Horse, showing Joseph Chamberlain flying the flag for Imperialism and Fiscal Reform, trampling his political opponent Campbell-Bannerman. circa 1900s

J Munsch - The Duel. 18th century

Page from the Album Amicorum of Julius Pflug, 1600-13 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
474361 Page from the Album Amicorum of Julius Pflug, 1600-13 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by European School, (17th century); 18.3x11.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Completed in Holland)

The Chess Players, pre 1902 (oil on canvas)
1217422 The Chess Players, pre 1902 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 92x71 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Irish, out of copyright

Fussballspielers Freud un Leid, postcard depicting footballers (colour litho)
NFM315181 Fussballspielers Freud un Leid, postcard depicting footballers (colour litho) by Kutzer, E. (20th century); National Football Museum, Manchester

Medical check-up before a boxing match, c. 1930 (photo)
DGC418604 Medical check-up before a boxing match, c. 1930 (photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Two women wrestlers (colour litho)
6000034 Two women wrestlers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women wrestlers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Armed Heroes, or Military Appearances at St. Stephens & at St
NCO193139 Armed Heroes, or Military Appearances at St. Stephens & at St. Clouds on the Day of Defiance, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho)
NFM315178 Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

ARISTOCRATS IN PRISON
THE REIGN OF TERROR : Aristocrats and other opponents of the Revolution wait in prison until its their turn to be carted to the guillotine. Date: 1793 - 1794

US FOOTBALL PLAYER RUNS
Clutching the ball under his arm, a player sprints for the line as opponents try to intercept him. Date: 1893

ROOSEVELT ROASTS ENEMIES
Roosevelt roasts his political opponents Date: 1906

HENRI IV GOES TO CHURCH
HENRI IV BAPTISED AS A CATHOLIC - To placate his opponents, Henri IV agrees to be baptised as a Catholic, and rides through the streets to Notre-Dame for that purpose Date: 1594

HENRI IV ENTERS PARIS Having agreed to be baptised a Catholic, Henri IV rides into the city, but there is still some opposition from his Catholic opponents Date: March 1594

Pattern 1897 Japanese arisaka bayonet sword, used in both World Wars; single edged blade, mark of Kokura arsenal. The bayonet incorporated a quillon designed to catch and break an opponent

Onias, Honi ha Me agel, also Khoni or Choni ha-Me agel, Jewish scholar of the first century BC, refusing to pray for the demise of the opponents of Hyrcanus II during the siege of Jerusalem

Boxing match for 200 guineas between Dutch Sam and Ben Medley, fought 31 May 1810 on Moulsey Hurst near Hampton. After a work by Thomas Rowlandson. Dutch Sams real name was Samuel Elias

The Ball Court, Chich

Fencer

WW1 - The German eagle still on top
WW1 - The German offensive illustrated here as an eagle, dominating the top of the mountain. Representing Germanys success in ruling the war

Cartoon, Political Skittles -- ex-Prime Minister Gladstone bowls over his Tory rivals. 1879

Rathenau Shot in Berlin
German foreign minister, Walther Rathenau, assassinated in Berlin by political opponents. Date: July 1922

Sheet Music Bother the Men. Suffrage song, performed by Mrs. Howard Paul (1833?-1879), in the guise of Miss. Grym a feminist and lecturer on Womens Rights

The Player Who Realised He Had Made a Mistake
Humorous illustration by Fitz, visualising that awful feeling - waiting for it as a tennis player regrets his ill-judged lob against his opponent who leaps up to smash the ball and win a point

Russian Old Believers
Sofya, Peters half-sister and regent during his youth, hears religious disputes between the Old Believers (raskolniki) and their opponents. She deals firmly with the crisis. Date: 1682

Publius Horatius, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

City limit sign, symbolic image, protest against the rail project Stuttgart 21

Joseph Chamberlain as a Lion Tamer, taming his various opponents and enemies, named as the Radicals, the opposition Press and the Boer African Lion (bearing a suspicious likeness to Paul Kruger)

John Bull standing at the parting of the ways
The Parting of the Wats - John Bulls Rival Guides. John Bull standing at the parting of the ways - a choice for Britain between the Path of Prosperity offered by the Tariff Reform of Joseph

Proud Joseph Chamberlain astride his High Horse, flying the flag for Imperialism and Fiscal Reform, whilst trampling his Radical political opponents

Joseph Chamberlain as Mephistopheles boiling Radicals
The Radical Inferno. Joseph Chamberlain as Mephistopheles boiling his Radical political opponents (who were against his proposals for Tariff Reform) - including Henry Campbell-Bannerman (foreground)

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"Opponents: A Glimpse into the World of Fierce Battles and Unyielding Rivalries" In the boxing ring, Randall & Turner spar with relentless determination, showcasing their skills and resilience. The Gloster Gladiator takes flight, embodying the spirit of opposition as it engages in aerial combat during a historic battle. The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex reveal clashes between opposing ideologies, highlighting the power of conviction. Witness the thrilling Battle of the Balloons where competitors soar high above, each vying for victory in an exhilarating display of skill and strategy. Henley Regatta 1955 becomes a battleground for rowers from different teams who push themselves to their limits in pursuit of triumph. HYPATIA stands tall as an intellectual opponent challenging societal norms and paving her own path towards enlightenment. As a refugee finds solace in England's embrace, they face both internal struggles and external obstacles while striving for acceptance amidst adversity. The Pattern 1897 Japanese arisaka bayonet sword symbolizes opposing forces clashing on distant shores during times of war and conflict. Even amidst WW1 turmoil, the German eagle remains perched atop its perch—a stark reminder that opponents persist even when faced with daunting odds. Akbar's intense game of pachisi or chaupur at Fatehpur Sikri showcases how even rulers engage in friendly competition against live pieces—opponents united by a shared love for challenge and amusement. Young Cassius Clay unleashes his left hook against veteran Archie Moore—an iconic moment capturing youthful vigor overcoming experience within the boxing arena. Front page Boxiana magazine (1812) immortalizes legendary matchups where opponents clashed fiercely inside squared circles—a testament to enduring rivalries throughout history. In every corner of life—from sports arenas to battlefields.