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Followers Collection (#9)

"Followers: A Tapestry of Beliefs and Movements" In the vast tapestry of history, they have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of events

Background imageFollowers Collection: Cody / Penny Dreadful / 1910

Cody / Penny Dreadful / 1910
Colonel WILLIAM FREDERICK CODY alias Buffalo Bill Confrontation with Wapahoka the White Queen and her Amazon followers - " could he bring himself to shoot these girls?"

Background imageFollowers Collection: Meeting of Emin Pasha and Sir Henry Morton Stanley, Kavalli

Meeting of Emin Pasha and Sir Henry Morton Stanley, Kavalli
Emin Pasha (1840-1892) and Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) at Kavalli, Central Africa, April 1888. Emin Pasha, the German doctor, explorer

Background imageFollowers Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley leaving Yambuya Camp during the Emi

Sir Henry Morton Stanley leaving Yambuya Camp during the Emi
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on right, wearing dark jacket) setting out from Yambuya Camp on the 28th June 1887 during the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition

Background imageFollowers Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his followers hauling canoes up

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his followers hauling canoes up
Engraving showing the local followers of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) hauling their canoes up the slopes around the Inkisi Falls, during his 1874 expedition to Central Africa

Background imageFollowers Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his African followers on board

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his African followers on board
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on left, wearing white helmet), the Anglo-American journalist and explorer, on board HMS Industry, c.1878

Background imageFollowers Collection: Parsee Marriage, India

Parsee Marriage, India
A marriage ceremony among the Parsis (Parsees), followers of Zoroaster, in India. A female sitar player provides a musical accompaniment

Background imageFollowers Collection: Simon the Zealot

Simon the Zealot
ST SIMEON, or SIMON THE ZEALOT One of the original followers of Jesus, he later preached in Egypt, then went to Persia where he was crucified

Background imageFollowers Collection: Simon the Zealot 2

Simon the Zealot 2
ST SIMEON, or SIMON THE ZEALOT One of the original followers of Jesus, he later preached in Egypt, then went with Jude to Persia where he was crucified

Background imageFollowers Collection: Rienzi and Followers

Rienzi and Followers
Rienzi at the head of his followers

Background imageFollowers Collection: Plato with Disciples

Plato with Disciples
PLATO Greek philosopher, depicted conversing with his followers in the Groves of the Academe, Athens

Background imageFollowers Collection: Salt Lake City 1850

Salt Lake City 1850
The settlement in its early days as the headquarters of the Latter Day Saints; Brigham Young had led his Mormon followers here in 1847

Background imageFollowers Collection: FOLLOWERS

FOLLOWERS
Followers ! Servants seem to have an inexhaustible supply of friends and relations

Background imageFollowers Collection: Events / America C1500

Events / America C1500
ALONSO DE OJEDA and his followers make contact with Native Americans

Background imageFollowers Collection: Concepts / Millennium

Concepts / Millennium
William Miller predicts the Second Coming - but his followers are disappointed

Background imageFollowers Collection: Falungong or Falun Dafa demonstrators, Geoje-Do, South Korea

Falungong or Falun Dafa demonstrators, Geoje-Do, South Korea
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageFollowers Collection: Rebellion of Korah Etc

Rebellion of Korah Etc
Korah, Dathan and Abiram rebel against Mosess authority, but God intervenes and they and their households are swallowed up by the Earth while their followers are consumed by fire

Background imageFollowers Collection: Lollards Prison

Lollards Prison
Part of Lambeth Palace, designed to house the followers of Wyclif - known as Lollards - who opposed some of the teachings of the Church

Background imageFollowers Collection: Irvingites; Cutty Stool

Irvingites; Cutty Stool
IRVINGITES A sinner has to stand on the cutty stool while the congregation of followers of Edward Irving pray for his reformation

Background imageFollowers Collection: Zoroastrian Baptism

Zoroastrian Baptism
Baptism by fire, practised by the Parsees of Bombay State, India, followers of Zoroaster (Zarathustra) to whom fire is sacred

Background imageFollowers Collection: Pentheus and Dionysos

Pentheus and Dionysos
Pentheus, king of Thebes, opposes the orgiastic cult of Dionysos/Bacchus, but he is torn to pieces by the gods wild followers, the Bacchantes

Background imageFollowers Collection: Meyerbeer / Prophete / L5

Meyerbeer / Prophete / L5
Act Five Scene 6 : when his followers address Jean as their Prophet, Berthe learns her lover and the prophet are one and the same and plunges a dagger into her heart

Background imageFollowers Collection: Pusey & Followers

Pusey & Followers
EDWARD BOUVERIE PUSEY Theologian, leader of the Oxford Movement, depicted with his disciples

Background imageFollowers Collection: Indian Teacher 16C

Indian Teacher 16C
A teacher gives instruction, his followers listen with humility and acclaim

Background imageFollowers Collection: Mesmer Glorified

Mesmer Glorified
Mesmer is crowned by a jester as he stands on a balloon inflated by his followers, including a cleric, calling down the power of the sun to cure his patients

Background imageFollowers Collection: Bitch and Followers

Bitch and Followers
A bitch and her followers

Background imageFollowers Collection: Henry IV Marches Out

Henry IV Marches Out
King Henry IV marches out to deal with the Lollards (followers of Wyclif) who are revolting in London - Oldcastles Rebellion - against being persecuted

Background imageFollowers Collection: William Grants Lands

William Grants Lands
William I, having won the throne of Britain, grants lands to his followers - in this case, his nephew, le comte de Bretagne

Background imageFollowers Collection: Buddha Preaches

Buddha Preaches
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He preaches to a great crowd of followers

Background imageFollowers Collection: Mennonite Meeting

Mennonite Meeting
A meeting of Mennonites - followers of Dutch anabaptist Simon Menno - in Hamburg. The scene depicted is the benediction following a baptism

Background imageFollowers Collection: Parnell Arrested

Parnell Arrested
Parnell, Irish leader, is sent to Kilmainham gaol charged with obstructing the Land Act. He instructs his followers to pay no rent while the Land League is outlawed

Background imageFollowers Collection: Saint-Simoniens

Saint-Simoniens
Followers of Saint-Simon hope that the July Revolution will enable his socialist ideas to be put into practice : they meet to present their case but they have no success

Background imageFollowers Collection: Peters Denial / Crucifix

Peters Denial / Crucifix
Peter denies being one of Jesus followers - three times

Background imageFollowers Collection: Instructing Witches

Instructing Witches
The Devil instructs his followers in the ways of unrighteousness




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"Followers: A Tapestry of Beliefs and Movements" In the vast tapestry of history, they have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of events. From spiritual leaders to social reformists, their unwavering dedication has left an indelible mark on society. Aleister Crowley's enigmatic allure drew devoted disciples seeking enlightenment beyond conventional boundaries. Meanwhile, at The Bull Hotel in Farningham on that fateful October day in 1935, R A Draghounds meet showcased the unity and camaraderie among hunting enthusiasts. Nancy Schon's iconic "Make way for ducklings" sculpture stands as a testament to the endearing loyalty found even within nature's realm. Just as Jesus was greeted with jubilation on Palm Sunday by his ardent followers, we witness how faith can inspire devotion through centuries. The Luddites' resistance against industrialization reminds us that they can not always passive; they can be catalysts for change when faced with injustice. Silhouettes of hunting field scenes depict loyal companionship between man and beast, highlighting the deep bonds formed amidst shared pursuits. Gandhi's steadfast supporters stood alongside him before his arrest, embodying his message of nonviolence and civil disobedience. Similarly, John Wyclif and the Lollards challenged religious orthodoxy during medieval times while Norwegian Sectarians sought solace in their distinct beliefs. Jesus riding triumphantly on a donkey symbolizes humility embraced by those who follow righteous paths despite societal pressures. Mary Baker Eddy's teachings continue to resonate since June 1903 when her followers found solace within her Christian Science movement. Finally, Royal Artillery Draghunt at Eynsford in 1936 exemplifies how collective passion unites individuals across diverse backgrounds under one common pursuit – forging lifelong connections based on shared values. In this intricate mosaic of human history, it is evident that they can more than mere spectators.