Charters Collection

The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy
FLO4718228 The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy. Lord at his table writing with a quill pen surrounded by documents and charters

True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray
3519566 True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: True reform of Parliament)

Pair of Salts, 1851 / 55. Creator: Ball, Black & Co
Pair of Salts, 1851/55. Thomas or James Charters; John Cann, David Dunn for Ball, Black & Company

True Reform of Parliament, i. e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace
2655356 True Reform of Parliament, i.e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace Yard, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 1809 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray

Sovereign Oliver (engraving)
2563375 Sovereign Oliver (engraving) by English School; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658)

William granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363618 William granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Lucas

Ms 210 fol. 23v The Donation of Gonnor, Duchess of Normandy
XIR201564 Ms 210 fol.23v The Donation of Gonnor, Duchess of Normandy, to the monastery of Mont Saint-Michel, from the Cartulaire de Mont-Saint-Michel, 1150s (vellum) by French School

King Henry VIII presenting a charter to the College of Surgeons (engraving)
820105 King Henry VIII presenting a charter to the College of Surgeons (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Britten-Norman BN. 2A Islander VH-ISD
Britten-Norman BN.2A Islander VH-ISD, of Seair Pacific. Date: circa 1980

Samuel Ch. Macpherson
SAMUEL CHARTERS MACPHERSON Political agent in India Date: 1806 - 1860

Monument for Isaak van Goudoever, 1793, Francois Joseph Pfeiffer I, 1793

Charters Towers, Australia
The Weir, Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia

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"Charters: Illuminating the Path to True Reform and Revolution" In the midst of political turmoil, a powerful image emerges - patriots lighting a revolutionary bonfire in New Palace Yard. This iconic depiction by James Gillray captures the essence of true reform of Parliament, as passionate individuals strive for change. Delving into history, we uncover another symbol of authority and privilege - a pair of salts crafted by Ball, Black & Co in 1851/55. These intricate pieces represent the significance bestowed upon charters throughout time. They serve as reminders that they have long been instruments used to grant rights and privileges to deserving entities. One such example is seen through an illustration from Hutchinson's work, where William grants a charter to the City of London. This act showcases how they were utilized by monarchs to bestow recognition and autonomy upon cities or institutions. Even further back in time, we encounter Ms 210 fol. 23v - The Donation of Gonnor, Duchess of Normandy. Here lies evidence that even noblewomen played their part in granting charters, leaving their mark on history. The power dynamics associated with they can also evident in King Henry VIII's presentation to the College of Surgeons. Through this engraving, we witness how these documents could shape entire professions and societies. Beyond politics and governance lie other realms where charters hold sway – aviation takes flight with de Havilland DH. 104 Dove 8 G-ARYM soaring across skies under its charter name Samuel Ch. Macpherson; while literature comes alive through Richard Doyle's Comic English Histories which depict tales influenced by these legal instruments. Venturing beyond Europe’s borders brings us face-to-face with Monument for Isaak van Goudoever created by Francois Joseph Pfeiffer I in 1793 – reminding us that charters transcend boundaries as symbols representing freedom and progress worldwide.