Abolished Collection

French Republican Calendar for 1794 (Year III). Napoleon abolished this calendar with effect from l January 1806. Design by Louis Philibert Bebucourt (1755-1832), French painter and printmaker

Tollgate Ticket
Tollgate ticket for St James Gate, for the Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Deptford Roads, Southeast London - probably abolished in 1864 along with many others

Hare coursing. Waterloo Cup
Two greyhounds chasing a hare during the Waterloo Cup, a blood sport abolished in 2005. Date: 1903

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)

King Manuel II of Portugal bidding farewell to his country, Adeus par nunca mais
XIR346384 King Manuel II of Portugal bidding farewell to his country, Adeus par nunca mais, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 23rd October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

A French cuirassier on sentry duty at the start of WWI in 1914, Soon after the use of both helmet
3502697 A French cuirassier on sentry duty at the start of WWI in 1914, Soon after the use of both helmet and breast plate was abolished, from The Pageant of the Century

Military discipline: British soldier, tied to the Triangle, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails
532772 Military discipline: British soldier, tied to the Triangle, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the armed services

Naval discipline: British sailor, tied to the grating, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails
532769 Naval discipline: British sailor, tied to the grating, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the armed services

French Republican Calendar for 1794 (Year III) (engraving)
528270 French Republican Calendar for 1794 (Year III) (engraving); (add.info.: Napoleon abolished this calendar with effect from l January 1806)

London School Board
LSB offices on the Thames Embankment, London. circa 1870. Between 1870 and 1904, the LSB was the single largest educational provider in London and the infrastructure

Ken Livingstone and Tony Banks at the GLC
Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), and Tony Banks (Anthony Louis Banks, Baron Stratford, 1943-2006), British Labour politicians and MPs

Tony Banks, Labour politician, with his portrait
Tony Banks (Anthony Louis Banks, Baron Stratford, 1943-2006), British Labour politician, GLC member and MP, served as Minister for Sport, 1997-1999

Iyeyasu, the greatest ruler of Japan in peace and war (litho)
6005004 Iyeyasu, the greatest ruler of Japan in peace and war (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iyeyasu, the greatest ruler of Japan in peace and war)

Old Style Uniforms (b / w photo)
3627491 Old Style Uniforms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Style Uniforms)

An Ordeal for an Author, reading a Play to the recently abolished "Comite de Lecture"of the Comedie Francaise
1037418 An Ordeal for an Author, reading a Play to the recently abolished " Comite de Lecture" of the Comedie Francaise (litho) by Scott

The Emancipation of Russian Serfs in 1861, 1908-09 (oil on canvas)
1555179 The Emancipation of Russian Serfs in 1861, 1908-09 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod

The Cheshire Regiment in Camp before Leaving for South Africa in 1899 (b / w photo)
3627489 The Cheshire Regiment in Camp before Leaving for South Africa in 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emperor Alexander (engraving)
961607 Emperor Alexander (engraving) by Russian School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Alexander 2nd of Russia (1818-1881)

ABOLITION OF PARIS TOLLS
The customs tolls on merchandise coming into Paris are abolished Date: 1791

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Ireland, North, Stormont, Parliament Buildings, Senate of Northern Ireland chamber

Promenade in the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London - a place with a reputation for picking up women of easy virtue, but popular nevertheless with the urbane gentleman

Cartoon From A 1917 Edition Of Punch Magazine Congratulating King George V Of England For Abolishing German Titles Held By Members Of The British Royal Family

Naval discipline: British sailor, tied to the grating, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the armed services. 19th century wood engraving

Pillory and whipping post, 1880s C016 / 4322
Pillory and whipping post. 19th-century pillory (top) and whipping post (bottom) in Delaware, USA. The pillory is occupied by two African-American men

Frederick Augustus II (1797-1854). King of Saxony
" Frederick Augustus II (1797-1854). King of Saxony (1836-1854). Once the Liberal Constitution was abolished, May Uprising in Dresden arised. Litography. ITALY. Milan

Caricature of William Ballantine, Serjeant-at-law
Caricature of William Ballantine (1812-1887), Serjeant-at-law, a legal position abolished in the reforms of 1873. In the early 1880s he retired from the law and published several volumes of memoirs

Serfdom Abolished
An Orthodox priest reads out the tsars announcement that serfdom is abolished throughout Russia. Date: 1861

Military discipline: British soldier, tied to the Triangle, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the armed services. Wood engraving 19th century

Chelsea Bridge, London. Suspension bridge over the Thames, opened in 1858, connecting Chelsea with Battersea on the south bank of the river. It was replaced in the 1930s

Board of Guardians, Lexden and Winstree Union, Essex
A group portrait of the Board of Guardians of the Lexden and Winstree Poor Law Union in Essex. The Board oversaw the operation of the union and its workhouse

Privileges Abolished
Satire on the abolition of privileges, whereby nobles more or less voluntarily relinquished their hereditary benefits

Newspaper Stamp Duty
Delivering the ILN to Somerset House to receive the official stamp : though not direct censorship, this is seen as a tax on knowledge, an infringe- ment of freedom of the press

Suspect Peasant
Though serfdom is abolished, many peasants seek further reforms : police visit the home of a suspected dissident who cringes before them

Lithuanian Serfs
Serfdom is abolished in Lithuania, which at this time is a province of Russia

Madagascar Exploration
The French explore the jungle in Madagascar as they take control of the island. The Merina monarchy is abolished

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"Remembering the Tollgate Ticket: A relic of a bygone era, abolished to pave way for progress. " "The Waterloo Cup: An end to the cruel sport of hare coursing, forever abolished. " "The Vindication of Christmas, 1653: Celebrating the revival of joy and festivities after being temporarily abolished. " "Adeus par nunca mais: King Manuel II bids farewell as his reign comes to an abrupt end, monarchy abolished in Portugal. " "Farewell French Republican Calendar: Napoleon's decree abolishing this unique calendar marks a shift in timekeeping history. " "Ken Livingstone and Tony Banks at the GLC: Political comrades working towards progressive change before it was abolished. " "Tony Banks immortalized: Labour politician captured with his portrait before leaving a lasting impact on British politics. " "In memory of London School Board: A tribute to education reformers who transformed schooling before their institution was abolished. " "The Empire Theatre Promenade fades into history as entertainment norms evolve and old traditions are abolished. "A Celebration of Abolition of Slavery, 1866: Reflecting on progress made while acknowledging that more work remains ahead. " "Honoring Joseph Collyer's engraving depicting the Abolition of Slave Trade in 1807 - a pivotal moment in humanity's fight against injustice. " "Iyeyasu’s Legacy Lives On: Remembering Japan’s greatest ruler whose vision brought peace and prosperity but ultimately led to feudalism being abolished.