Boycotting Collection

Shell petrol boycott
A group of protesters stand outside a Shell garage holding placards calling for people to boycott Shell fuel due to the company's links with South Africa and apartheid. Date: c. 1988

The campaign in India against British industrial products started by the agitator Gandhi... (colour litho)
2809025 The campaign in India against British industrial products started by the agitator Gandhi... (colour litho) by Salvadori

Boycotting in Ireland, refusing the Rent (engraving)
1623222 Boycotting in Ireland, refusing the Rent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boycotting in Ireland, refusing the Rent)

Boycotting in Ireland (engraving)
1061995 Boycotting in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boycotting in Ireland)

The Sons of Liberty, a secret movement founded in 1765 in opposition to British
PNP328627 The Sons of Liberty, a secret movement founded in 1765 in opposition to British taxes (litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Jackson)

The Distress in the West of Ireland (engraving)
1623266 The Distress in the West of Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Distress in the West of Ireland)

Boycotting in Ireland (engraving)
1061994 Boycotting in Ireland (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boycotting in Ireland)

Boycotting in Ireland (engraving)
1061993 Boycotting in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boycotting in Ireland)

Boycotting in Ireland (engraving)
1061996 Boycotting in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boycotting in Ireland)

What Boycotting Means in Ireland, a Lady of the Manor making Calls (engraving)
1055094 What Boycotting Means in Ireland, a Lady of the Manor making Calls (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: What Boycotting Means in Ireland)

Boycotting in Ireland: Mike Flynn, Aged 70, who was Shot in the Leg with Marbles on Suspicion of having Paid his Rent, 1886

Boycotting in Ireland: Moonlighters Demanding Arms in Popes Cabin, County Kerry, 1886

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Boycotting: A Powerful Tool for Change From the Shell petrol boycott to the campaign against British industrial products in India led by Gandhi, it has long been used as a powerful tool for change, and is a form of protest that empowers individuals and communities to stand up against injustice and unfair practices. In Ireland, the "No Rent" policy engraving depicts the dire conditions faced by its people. The act of boycotting, refusing to pay rent, became a symbol of resistance against oppressive landlords. This movement spread like wildfire across Ireland, with engravings capturing scenes of unity and defiance. The Sons of Liberty, founded in 1765 as a secret movement opposing British rule, understood the strength behind boycotting. They organized widespread protests targeting British goods and services to challenge their authority. These acts sent shockwaves through society and laid the groundwork for future movements. Engravings depicting distress in the West of Ireland highlight how boycotts were not limited to political causes alone but also addressed economic hardships faced by communities. People united together to refuse participation in systems that perpetuated inequality. One such example shows a Lady of the Manor making calls while her community engages in boycotting efforts nearby. This image emphasizes that anyone can participate in this form of protest regardless of social status or background. Boycotting serves as an expression of collective power—a way for ordinary people to make their voices heard when other avenues seem closed off. It represents hope amidst adversity and reminds us that change is possible when we unite behind common goals. As history has shown time and again they can be instrumental in challenging unjust systems and fostering positive transformation within societies worldwide.