Legislation Collection (#6)

The Grand Reform Banquet in the Guildhall, City of London, 1832. Artist
The Grand Reform Banquet in the Guildhall, City of London, 1832. The Grand Reform Banquet given to His Majesty William IVs ministers by the City of London

All the worlds a stage... London, c1824. Artist: W Taylor
All the worlds a stage, and all the men and women merely players, London, c1824 Shows a group of amputees, jugglers, street musicians etc. at the corner of Golden Lane

A perspective and political view of the timber-yard at L-e, 1769. Charles Dingley is sawing through the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights

Sir Francis Burdetts imprisonment in the Tower of London, 1810. Interior view of the Tower of London, with Sir Francis Burdett behind bars clutching a copy of the Magna Carta

Strolling actresses dressing in a barn, 1738. Artist: William Hogarth
Strolling actresses dressing in a barn, 1738. A provincial company is in a barn, surrounded by costumes and props, preparing for its last performance.The Act against strolling players

Sylvia Pankhurst, British suffragette, in a bath chair, London, June 1914. Artist
Sylvia Pankhurst, British suffragette, in a bath chair, London, June 1914. Sylvia Pankhurst (1882-1960) is shown here in her severely weakened state caused by numerous hunger

King John signs the Great Charter, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (1864). John (1167-1216) became King of England in 1199. The Angevin kings of England, Henry II

John, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
John, King of England, (18th century). John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart ) as King of England on April 6, 1199

Facsimile edition of the Magna Carta, English charter, 1215 (1816). Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum, limited the rights of the monarch

Mrs. Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845), c1843, (1912). Artist: George Richmond
Mrs. Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845), c1843, (1912). Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845), an English prison reformer, social reformer, Quaker, and Christian philanthropist

John, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
John, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912. The Magna Carta was a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215

Langstons interview with King John, 1912. Stephen Langton (c. 1150 - 9 July 1228) was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury. From The Mighty Army, by W. M

William IV, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William IV, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

The First School Board of London, c1873, (1917). Artist: John Whitehead Walton
The First School Board of London, c1873, (1917). The School Board for London formed after the Elementary Education Act 1870

King John, (1166-1216), c1787. aAso known as John Lackland, was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216

Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). The barons compelled King John to sign this document at Runnymede in 1215. From Kings and Queens by Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon

John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The lower image depicts barons with the Magna Carta

John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British statesman, c1861 (1936)
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British statesman, c1861 (1936). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. II, 1840-1854, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

Magna Charter Signed by King John, 1215, (c19th century)
Magna Charter Signed by King John, C19th century. Illustration of King John (24 December 1166 - 18/19 October 1216) signing the Magna Carta, with Archbishop Stephen Langton and the Barons in 1215

King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. Artist: John Leech
King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. A satirical illustration of King John sighing the Magna Carta. King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 15 June 1215

The Death of King John, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Death of King John, 1902. John I, King of England from 1199. John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The barons compelled the King to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215

The Mutiny Act, 1797, 1934
The Mutiny Act, 1797. The Mutiny act was pivotal in the conviction of the Tolpuddle Martyres. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were a group of 19th century agricultural labourers from Dorset who were convicted

Advisory Committee, 1908, (c1910)
Advisory Committee, 1908 (c1910). Charles Edward Magoon (1861-1920) appoints an Advisory Law Commission to study legislative matters. The Commission consists of 9 Cubans and 3 Americans

A Reform Act demonstration, Birmingham, West Midlands, c1832 (c1895)

Reform riots in Queens Square, Bristol, 1831 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Lord John Russell (1792-1878) introducing the Reform Act of 1832 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

The Palace of the Senate, Rome, Italy, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The Chamber of the French Senate, Paris, France, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

A typical sitting of the Reichstag, Parliament of the German Republic, 1926. Published in, An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, R G Parsons, As Peake, volume V

Germanys Houses of Parliament, Berlin, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The Palace of Luxembourg, home of the French Senate, Paris, France, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow

Inside the Palace of the Senate, Rome, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

William III giving his royal assent to the Toleration Act. A print from Cassells Illustrated History of England

The rage of King John (1167-1216) after the signing of the Magna Carta c1215
The rage of King John (1167-1216) after the signing of the Magna Carta, c1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of

King John, 1787. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1787]

The parliament of King Henry V (1387-1422). Henry V reigned as King of England from 1413 to 1422. He was son of Henry of Bolingbroke, later Henry IV, and Mary de Bohun

King William IV, Lord Henry Brougham and Lord Charles Grey, 1832. Artist: F Wentworth
King William IV, Lord Henry Brougham and Lord Charles Grey, 1832. On 7th May 1832, Prime Minister Grey and Henry Brougham met the king

King John (1167-1216) signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, 1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of constitutional

King John (1167-1216) refusing to sign the Magna Carta when first presented to him, 1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to

The barons compelling King John (1167-1216) to ratify the Magna Carta, 1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of

Title page of Acts of Parliament, 1585, (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume II, Macmillan and Co, London, New York

Magna Carta, English charter originally issued in 1215. Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum, limited the rights of the monarch

King John of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
King John of England, (18th century). John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart ) as King of England on April 6, 1199

The Monument of King John of England, in the Cathedral Church of Worcester, 1786. Artist: Goldar
The Monument of King John of England, in the Cathedral Church of Worcester, 1786. John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart)

John of England, (1818). Portrait of John (1167-1216) who ruled 1199-1216

King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (c18th century). Artist: J Collyer
King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (c18th century). Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum, is an English charter originally issued in 1215

King John And The Magna Carta, 1215, (c1850). Magna Carta is an English charter originally issued in 1215. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, published by George Routledge & Sons

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"From Hogarth's Gin Lane to Beer Street: The Evolution of Legislation" Step back in time and witness the impact on society, as depicted by renowned artist William Hogarth. In his contrasting works, "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " Hogarth vividly captures the consequences of legislative decisions. Traveling further through history, we arrive at Market Hill and the former workhouse in Maldon. This site stands as a tangible reminder of early legislation aimed at addressing poverty and social welfare. Venturing northwards, Brockhall Hospital near Blackburn reveals another facet – mental health care reform. Once an imposing institution, it now symbolizes progress towards more compassionate treatment for those with mental illness. Journeying to Cheshire, we encounter Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid. Here lies evidence of the Poor Law Amendment Act's influence on workhouses across England during the 19th century – a controversial piece that sought to regulate relief for the destitute. In bustling East London, Poplar Workhouse tells its own tale. A place where desperation met hopelessness amidst dire living conditions; this workhouse exemplifies how legislative choices shaped lives within impoverished communities. Meanwhile, East End Doss House serves as a stark reminder that not all individuals found solace within institutionalized systems. These temporary shelters highlight gaps in legislation that failed to adequately address homelessness during challenging times. Heading westward into Monmouthshire and Buckinghamshire unveils two distinct Union Workhouses - Pontypool and Newport Pagnell respectively. These institutions reflect regional variations in implementing nationwide policies designed to combat poverty while grappling with local challenges. Taking inspiration from ancient Rome's Twelve Tables – one of history's earliest legal codes – legislators have long sought guidance when drafting laws that shape societies' foundations worldwide. Returning closer to home brings us face-to-face with City of London Union Infirmary along Mile End Road.