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Committee Collection (#5)

"Committee: Uniting Forces, Shaping History" In times of war and peace, the power of a committee knows no bounds

Background imageCommittee Collection: Design for the Proposed Byron Memorial, to which the Committee awarded the Second Place (engraving)

Design for the Proposed Byron Memorial, to which the Committee awarded the Second Place (engraving)
2774081 Design for the Proposed Byron Memorial, to which the Committee awarded the Second Place (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with 'Reform Bill'(engraving)

The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with "Reform Bill"(engraving)
2777133 The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with " Reform Bill" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, 1867)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The new committee rooms, House of Commons (engraving)

The new committee rooms, House of Commons (engraving)
602702 The new committee rooms, House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new committee rooms, House of Commons, Westminster)

Background imageCommittee Collection: 'Hands off Nicaragua'Committee, Mexico City, 1928 (b / w photo)

"Hands off Nicaragua"Committee, Mexico City, 1928 (b / w photo)
472724 " Hands off Nicaragua" Committee, Mexico City, 1928 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Columbus before the Junta of Salamanca

Columbus before the Junta of Salamanca
LLM454419 Columbus before the Junta of Salamanca by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus before the Junta of Salamanca)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Her Majesty in the South of France, the Creche at Hyeres (engraving)

Her Majesty in the South of France, the Creche at Hyeres (engraving)
1056166 Her Majesty in the South of France, the Creche at Hyeres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty in the South of France)

Background imageCommittee Collection: 1849, The Commons resolved into a Committee of the whole House (engraving)

1849, The Commons resolved into a Committee of the whole House (engraving)
2809909 1849, The Commons resolved into a Committee of the whole House (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Meeting of the Lords of the Admiralty in the Admiralty Boardroom, Whitehall, London (engraving)

Meeting of the Lords of the Admiralty in the Admiralty Boardroom, Whitehall, London (engraving)
6029435 Meeting of the Lords of the Admiralty in the Admiralty Boardroom, Whitehall, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)

The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)
1593186 The Return of Lord Roberts (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts, the Landing at Funchal, Madeira)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, the Reverend Dr Philip and the Reverend Messrs Read

Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, the Reverend Dr Philip and the Reverend Messrs Read, senior and junior
820119 Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, the Reverend Dr Philip and the Reverend Messrs Read, senior and junior, giving evidence before the committee of the House of Commons (engraving) by Room

Background imageCommittee Collection: The 'Irrepressible Lodger'(engraving)

The "Irrepressible Lodger"(engraving)
2777135 The " Irrepressible Lodger" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Irrepressible Lodger." Cartoon, 6 April 1867)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Political Egg-Dance (engraving)

The Political Egg-Dance (engraving)
2777132 The Political Egg-Dance (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Egg-Dance. Cartoon, 29 June 1867)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Great Strike of Dock Labourers at the East End: The finance committee issuing relief tickets

The Great Strike of Dock Labourers at the East End: The finance committee issuing relief tickets at the Wade Arms
583092 The Great Strike of Dock Labourers at the East End: The finance committee issuing relief tickets at the Wade Arms, Jeremiah Street, Poplar, the strikers head-quarters (engraving) by Barnes

Background imageCommittee Collection: Giving evidence before the Committee of the House of Commons (engraving)

Giving evidence before the Committee of the House of Commons (engraving)
604418 Giving evidence before the Committee of the House of Commons (engraving) by Room, Henry (1802-50) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Sketches at the New Homoeopathic Hospital, Liverpool (engraving)

Sketches at the New Homoeopathic Hospital, Liverpool (engraving)
1046180 Sketches at the New Homoeopathic Hospital, Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the New Homoeopathic Hospital, Liverpool)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Duke of Edinburghs Visit to Croydon (engraving)

The Duke of Edinburghs Visit to Croydon (engraving)
1107328 The Duke of Edinburghs Visit to Croydon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Edinburghs Visit to Croydon)

Background imageCommittee Collection: A Day with the 'Remount'Committee, purchasing Army Horses at Redhill, Edgware (engraving)

A Day with the "Remount"Committee, purchasing Army Horses at Redhill, Edgware (engraving)
1050006 A Day with the " Remount" Committee, purchasing Army Horses at Redhill, Edgware (engraving) by Corbould

Background imageCommittee Collection: Committee, a Detached Post near Grahams Town (engraving)

Committee, a Detached Post near Grahams Town (engraving)
1607251 Committee, a Detached Post near Grahams Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Committee, a Detached Post near Grahams Town)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage, congratulating Mr Henniker Heaton (engraving)

The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage, congratulating Mr Henniker Heaton (engraving)
1063544 The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage, congratulating Mr Henniker Heaton (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The New Royal College of Music (engraving)

The New Royal College of Music (engraving)
1064461 The New Royal College of Music (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Royal College of Music)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Earl of Leicester (engraving)

Earl of Leicester (engraving)
1101389 Earl of Leicester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl of Leicester. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 August 1845. " Note)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Committee of the Imperial Institute (engraving)

The Committee of the Imperial Institute (engraving)
1050756 The Committee of the Imperial Institute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Committee of the Imperial Institute)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Life in Parliament, Strangers in the House (engraving)

Life in Parliament, Strangers in the House (engraving)
1055461 Life in Parliament, Strangers in the House (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Parliament, Strangers in the House)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Womens Labour League, the Committee at the Portsmouth Conference (b / w photo)

The Womens Labour League, the Committee at the Portsmouth Conference (b / w photo)
3632310 The Womens Labour League, the Committee at the Portsmouth Conference (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Womens Labour League)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, Rev Dr Philip and Rev Mess Read, Senior and Junior (engraving)

Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, Rev Dr Philip and Rev Mess Read, Senior and Junior (engraving)
669740 Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, Rev Dr Philip and Rev Mess Read, Senior and Junior (engraving) by Room, Henry (1802-50) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles)

Background imageCommittee Collection: National Committee of the Youth Organization of the Communist Party of Mexico

National Committee of the Youth Organization of the Communist Party of Mexico
472859 National Committee of the Youth Organization of the Communist Party of Mexico, Mexico City, 1928 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info.: Back right is Russell Blackwell)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Opening of the Royal Academy - the selecting committee at work (engraving)

The Opening of the Royal Academy - the selecting committee at work (engraving)
558081 The Opening of the Royal Academy - the selecting committee at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Illustration depicting the uniform of a member of the Directoire

Illustration depicting the uniform of a member of the Directoire
5304742 Illustration depicting the uniform of a member of the Directoire, a five-member committee which governed France from 1795 to 1799 by French School

Background imageCommittee Collection: Interior of the Revolutionary Commity, pub. 1794 (engraving)

Interior of the Revolutionary Commity, pub. 1794 (engraving)
2488759 Interior of the Revolutionary Commity, pub. 1794 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Golgotha, or the Place of the Sculls, from 'The English Spy', pub

Golgotha, or the Place of the Sculls, from "The English Spy", pub
3085929 Golgotha, or the Place of the Sculls, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Close of the Committee Stage of the Irish Crimes Bill in the House of Commons (engraving)

The Close of the Committee Stage of the Irish Crimes Bill in the House of Commons (engraving)
1050612 The Close of the Committee Stage of the Irish Crimes Bill in the House of Commons (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Right Reverend Dr Magee (engraving)

The Right Reverend Dr Magee (engraving)
1062231 The Right Reverend Dr Magee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Reverend Dr Magee, Bishop of Peterborough, Archbishop Designate of York)

Background imageCommittee Collection: An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War (engraving)

An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War (engraving)
1061368 An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Former footballers Arthur Ellis, Tom Finney and Tommy Lawton during the first meeting of

Former footballers Arthur Ellis, Tom Finney and Tommy Lawton during the first meeting of the pools panel after many matches were cancelled during the big freeze January 1963

Background imageCommittee Collection: Former footballers Ted Drake, Arthur Ellis, Tom Finney and Tommy Lawton during the first

Former footballers Ted Drake, Arthur Ellis, Tom Finney and Tommy Lawton during the first meeting of the pools panel after many matches were cancelled during the big freeze January 1963

Background imageCommittee Collection: 1989 Labour Party Shadow Cabinet, newly elected, Photocall, Westminster, London

1989 Labour Party Shadow Cabinet, newly elected, Photocall, Westminster, London, Wednesday 1st November 1989, from left, John Smith, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Neil Kinnock

Background imageCommittee Collection: 1987 Labour Party Shadow Cabinet, Neil Kinnock unveils his new lineup, Photocall

1987 Labour Party Shadow Cabinet, Neil Kinnock unveils his new lineup, Photocall, Westminster, London, Monday 13th July 1987. Gordon Brown, Frank Dobson, Robin Cook, Donald Dewar, John Prescott

Background imageCommittee Collection: Labour Party Shadow Cabinet 1988 Back row L_R Michael Meacher, David Clark

Labour Party Shadow Cabinet 1988 Back row L_R Michael Meacher, David Clark, Donald Dewar, Brian Gould, Barry Jones, Tony Blair, Frank Dobson

Background imageCommittee Collection: Labour Party Shadow Cabinet 1988 Back row L_R Michael Meacher, David Clark

Labour Party Shadow Cabinet 1988 Back row L_R Michael Meacher, David Clark, Donald Dewar, Brian Gould, Barry Jones, Tony Blair, Frank Dobson

Background imageCommittee Collection: Piper PA-24-260B Commanche G-ATOY

Piper PA-24-260B Commanche G-ATOY Myth Too (msn ). The aircraft flown by Sheila Scott (OBE) on her record-breaking solo round the world flight, taxiing in to a reception committee. Date: 1966

Background imageCommittee Collection: Boeing YP-29 34-23

Boeing YP-29 34-23 (Boeing Model 264). The YP-29 is seen here fitted with an experimental variable-pitch propeller. The aircraft was later delivered to NACA

Background imageCommittee Collection: United States Air Force - Bell P-59B Airacomet 44-22650

United States Air Force - Bell P-59B Airacomet 44-22650
United States Air Force - Bell P-59B-1-BE Airacomet 44-22650 (msn 27-58) at Wright-Patterson AFB. 30 October 1944 :taken on strength by USaF, (delivered prior to contract cancellation)

Background imageCommittee Collection: Douglas YO-31A 31-604 (in the NACA wind tunnel at Langley)

Douglas YO-31A 31-604 (in the NACA wind tunnel at Langley)
Douglas YO-31A 31-604 (msn 1069), shown mounted in the full-scale National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) wind tunnel at Langley, Virginia

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Committee (Plate 10: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

The Committee (Plate 10: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Committee (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 10)

The Committee (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 10), 1725-68

Background imageCommittee Collection: The Dog Bill Committee, drawn by T. Landseer, 1844. Creator: Thomas Landseer

The Dog Bill Committee, drawn by T. Landseer, 1844. Creator: Thomas Landseer
The Dog Bill Committee, drawn by T. Landseer, 1844. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V




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"Committee: Uniting Forces, Shaping History" In times of war and peace, the power of a committee knows no bounds. From the World War II posters rallying support for the British Army to the Select Committee in 1891, committees have played a pivotal role in shaping our world. As we gaze upon the map of the British Army on that iconic WW2 poster, we are reminded of how committees strategized and coordinated efforts to defend our nation. Their meticulous planning ensured that every journey was truly necessary, as depicted on another wartime poster urging citizens to think twice before traveling. But it wasn't just during wars that committees made their mark. In times of dire need during World War I, they called upon men from all corners of the Empire through powerful posters like "The Empire Needs Men. " These messages echoed through communities as instruction booklets like "Knitting for the RAF" were distributed far and wide. Amidst these calls to action, there was also a plea to protect what mattered most - home. The haunting question posed by a WWI poster asked if your home was here and urged citizens to defend it at all costs. This sentiment resonated deeply with those living in Liverpool slums in 1912 or seeking solace within Alexandra Palace's walls while listening to broadcasts from B. B. C. , reminding us that unity is essential even beyond military endeavors. Recruitment posters further fueled this spirit by inviting individuals whose cap fit perfectly into an army life or encouraging Sheffield residents not to panic but be prepared for potential invasion threats. Through these glimpses into history captured by various images and artifacts, one thing becomes clear - committees have been instrumental in mobilizing nations towards common goals. Whether it be defending our homes or fighting alongside comrades on distant battlefields, their influence has shaped generations past and present. So let us remember those who served on committees throughout history; their dedication paved the way for a better tomorrow.