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Laws Collection (#3)

"Laws: From Ancient Codes to Modern Movements" The Visigothic Code, also known as the Liber Iudiciorum or Lex Visigothorum

Background imageLaws Collection: Burning Mirror (engraving)

Burning Mirror (engraving)
3624826 Burning Mirror (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning Mirror. Illustration for The Phenomena)

Background imageLaws Collection: Laubereaus Hot-Air Engine (engraving)

Laubereaus Hot-Air Engine (engraving)
3624820 Laubereaus Hot-Air Engine (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laubereaus Hot-Air Engine)

Background imageLaws Collection: Busy session in the Chamber of Deputies for the vote on the draft law on the monopoly

Busy session in the Chamber of Deputies for the vote on the draft law on the monopoly... (colour litho)
2815454 Busy session in the Chamber of Deputies for the vote on the draft law on the monopoly... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageLaws Collection: Governor Daveys Proclamation to the Tasmanian Blacks (b / w photo)

Governor Daveys Proclamation to the Tasmanian Blacks (b / w photo)
2813664 Governor Daveys Proclamation to the Tasmanian Blacks (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaws Collection: Journey Test for the 1st Class Scouts Badge, 1929 (colour litho)

Journey Test for the 1st Class Scouts Badge, 1929 (colour litho)
472986 Journey Test for the 1st Class Scouts Badge, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Final test required to obtain the 1st class Scouting badge)

Background imageLaws Collection: A Scout Troop in Camp, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout Troop in Camp, 1929 (colour litho)
472984 A Scout Troop in Camp, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the Boy Scouts series of cigarette cards produced by Ogdens;)

Background imageLaws Collection: A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho)
472982 A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Scout Law)

Background imageLaws Collection: A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho)
472979 A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenth Scout Law: A Scout is clean in thought)

Background imageLaws Collection: A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho)
472978 A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 2nd Scout law: A Scout is Loyal to the King/Queen, to his/her Country, his/her parents)

Background imageLaws Collection: A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho)
472977 A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th Scout Law)

Background imageLaws Collection: Charter of the City of New York, 1719 (print)

Charter of the City of New York, 1719 (print)
AQS254872 Charter of the City of New York, 1719 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

Background imageLaws Collection: The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)

The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)
3057288 The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageLaws Collection: The Prussian Ministers (engraving)

The Prussian Ministers (engraving)
1095966 The Prussian Ministers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussian Ministers)

Background imageLaws Collection: Gustave Dores Don Quixote: 'According to the laws of arms, you really injure yourselves

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "According to the laws of arms, you really injure yourselves
6008401 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " According to the laws of arms, you really injure yourselves, in thinking yourselves affronted" (engraving) by Dore

Background imageLaws Collection: The procession of the petitioning nobles, from Ward and Lock

The procession of the petitioning nobles, from Ward and Lock
3714014 The procession of the petitioning nobles, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub. c.1882 by English School

Background imageLaws Collection: Condensation of water vapour by rarefaction of the air (engraving)

Condensation of water vapour by rarefaction of the air (engraving)
3624850 Condensation of water vapour by rarefaction of the air (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Condensation of water vapour by rarefaction of the air)

Background imageLaws Collection: Freezing Water by Evaporation (engraving)

Freezing Water by Evaporation (engraving)
3624849 Freezing Water by Evaporation (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freezing Water by Evaporation)

Background imageLaws Collection: Crystalization of Alum (engraving)

Crystalization of Alum (engraving)
3624848 Crystalization of Alum (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crystalization of Alum)

Background imageLaws Collection: Freezing Water by the Evaporation of Ether (engraving)

Freezing Water by the Evaporation of Ether (engraving)
3624847 Freezing Water by the Evaporation of Ether (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freezing Water by the Evaporation of Ether)

Background imageLaws Collection: Papins Digester (engraving)

Papins Digester (engraving)
3624846 Papins Digester (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papins Digester. Illustration for The Phenomena)

Background imageLaws Collection: Liquefaction of Gases by the process of Davy and Farady (engraving)

Liquefaction of Gases by the process of Davy and Farady (engraving)
3624841 Liquefaction of Gases by the process of Davy and Farady (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaws Collection: Apparatus to demonstrate the conductibility of liquids (engraving)

Apparatus to demonstrate the conductibility of liquids (engraving)
3624835 Apparatus to demonstrate the conductibility of liquids (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apparatus to demonstrate the conductibility of liquids)

Background imageLaws Collection: Savarts Wheel (engraving)

Savarts Wheel (engraving)
3624831 Savarts Wheel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Savarts Wheel. Illustration for The Phenomena)

Background imageLaws Collection: Sir Humphry Davys Safety Lamp (engraving)

Sir Humphry Davys Safety Lamp (engraving)
3624830 Sir Humphry Davys Safety Lamp (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Humphry Davys Safety Lamp)

Background imageLaws Collection: Nature Study Badge for Scouts, Scout entering a hide, 1929 (colour litho)

Nature Study Badge for Scouts, Scout entering a hide, 1929 (colour litho)
472987 Nature Study Badge for Scouts, Scout entering a hide, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaws Collection: A Scout is Courteous, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout is Courteous, 1929 (colour litho)
472975 A Scout is Courteous, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 5th Scout Law)

Background imageLaws Collection: The descent of Moses from mount Sinai

The descent of Moses from mount Sinai
LLM339330 The descent of Moses from mount Sinai by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The descent of Moses from mount Sinai)

Background imageLaws Collection: Cartoon on the popular reduction of immigrants to the United States, 1914 (litho)

Cartoon on the popular reduction of immigrants to the United States, 1914 (litho)
PNP256603 Cartoon on the popular reduction of immigrants to the United States, 1914 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageLaws Collection: Imperial or official Chinese regulations

Imperial or official Chinese regulations
CHT265533 Imperial or official Chinese regulations by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from a grave of the official Xi ; each strip 27.8 x 0.6 x 0.1 cms;)

Background imageLaws Collection: Ms 372 fol. 1v Monetary regulation, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum)

Ms 372 fol. 1v Monetary regulation, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum)
XIR183334 Ms 372 fol.1v Monetary regulation, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageLaws Collection: The Imperial University of Tokio, founded in 1872 (litho)

The Imperial University of Tokio, founded in 1872 (litho)
6005065 The Imperial University of Tokio, founded in 1872 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial University of Tokio, founded in 1872)

Background imageLaws Collection: Tynwald Day, proclaiming the Laws (b / w photo)

Tynwald Day, proclaiming the Laws (b / w photo)
3091547 Tynwald Day, proclaiming the Laws (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tynwald Day, proclaiming the Laws)

Background imageLaws Collection: The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)

The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)
3057287 The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageLaws Collection: The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)

The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)
3057286 The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageLaws Collection: A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps (litho)

A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps (litho)
1064065 A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps (litho) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps)

Background imageLaws Collection: Road Safety Team for North Yorkshire County Council are already planning for the next

Road Safety Team for North Yorkshire County Council are already planning for the next school term with the new EC correct School Crossing Patrol Signs, which no longer say CHILDREN

Background imageLaws Collection: Mother in laws tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata), X-ray

Mother in laws tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata), X-ray

Background imageLaws Collection: Petrol pumps on the pavement at a service station at Ellesmere, Shropshire, England

Petrol pumps on the pavement at a service station at Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, a practice not permitted by local by-laws. Green Shield stamps for sale! Date: 1960s

Background imageLaws Collection: Moses on Sinai (Le tables de Loi judaique), 1773. Creator: Simon Julien

Moses on Sinai (Le tables de Loi judaique), 1773. Creator: Simon Julien
Moses on Sinai (Le tables de Loi judaique), 1773

Background imageLaws Collection: Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law from God who descends from the heavens

Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law from God who descends from the heavens; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Mattia Preti, ca. 1730-39

Background imageLaws Collection: Gladstone speaking in the House of Commons

Gladstone speaking in the House of Commons
Interior of House of Commons with Gladstone in his early years speaking

Background imageLaws Collection: Sir Isaac Newton

Sir Isaac Newton
SIR ISaC NEWTON - Mathematician and physicist Formulates gravitational laws Date: 1642-1727

Background imageLaws Collection: Opening session of the First State Duma, Russia

Opening session of the First State Duma, Russia
The opening session of the short-lived First State Duma (legislative assembly), which lasted until July but was deadlocked when radicals challenged fundamental laws. Date: April 1906

Background imageLaws Collection: View from the Town Hall, Durban, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney

View from the Town Hall, Durban, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney
View from the Town Hall, Durban, South Africa, 1895. The town with Durban Harbour beyond. The city lies at the mouth of the Umgeni River which opens into the Indian Ocean

Background imageLaws Collection: The Market Square, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney

The Market Square, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney
The Market Square, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1895. Ox carts in the square. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Background imageLaws Collection: Street scene, Pretoria, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney

Street scene, Pretoria, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney
Street scene, Pretoria, South Africa, 1895. Ox carts. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs: From London Bridge to Charing Cross via Yokohama and Chicago"

Background imageLaws Collection: Diamond mines, Kimberley, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney

Diamond mines, Kimberley, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney
Diamond mines, Kimberley, South Africa, 1895. African miners extracting rock at Kimberley in what was then Cape Colony. Diamonds were discovered on the banks of the nearby Orange River in 1866

Background imageLaws Collection: Looking up West Street, Durban, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney

Looking up West Street, Durban, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney
Looking up West Street, Durban, South Africa, 1895. The first horsecars, (horse-drawn trams), in the city of Durban began operating in 1880




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"Laws: From Ancient Codes to Modern Movements" The Visigothic Code, also known as the Liber Iudiciorum or Lex Visigothorum, was a compilation that governed the Visigothic Kingdom in the 7th century. In the Library of Congress archives, one can find fascinating documents dating back to the 1870s that shed light on various legal matters and historical perspectives. Gandhi's act of civil disobedience against British rule in India included breaking the Salt Laws, symbolizing resistance and inspiring a nation towards independence. School rules serve as guidelines for students' behavior and create an environment conducive to learning and growth. A suffragette finds herself in the dock fighting for women's right to vote, challenging discriminatory laws and paving the way for gender equality. An ideal scientist upholds ethical standards while conducting groundbreaking research, ensuring their work benefits society without compromising integrity. Punch cartoons often satirized political issues like Corn Law debates or Covent Garden market regulations, shedding light on societal attitudes towards legislation at different times. Kate Meyrick's release from prison after advocating for social justice highlights how individuals fight against unjust laws to bring about positive change in society. Anti-Poor Law posters were used by activists who opposed legislation they believed perpetuated inequality and neglected those most vulnerable in society. Gregor Mendel, an Austrian botanist renowned for his experiments with pea plants, laid down foundational principles of genetics through meticulous observations guided by scientific laws. Pierre de Fermat's caricature captures his mathematical genius; he famously left behind tantalizing proofs that intrigued mathematicians worldwide but remained unsolved until centuries later due to his enigmatic remarks about "Fermat's Last Theorem. " The Ten Scout Laws embody values such as trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness - guiding young scouts towards becoming responsible citizens and leaders in their communities.