Opposed Collection (#3)

A Solemn League and Covenant... for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland. The Covenanters opposed the imposition of High Anglican rites

The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel, Brougham and Burdett and opposed by Cumberland and Eldon and the followers of their No Popery slogan

George Campbell (1719-1796) Scottish theologian. Principal of Marischal College, Aberdeen (1759-1796). Opposed the philosophy of John Locke and David Hume as he considered them an danger to faith

Nicholas I (1796-1855) Emperor (Tsar) of Russia from 1825: Nicholas on his deathbed, priests saying prayers over his body

Nicholas 1 (1796-1855) Emperor (Tsar) of Russia from 1825. Nicholas in military uniform. His ambition was to absorb Turkey into the Russian empire

Johan Joseph Ignaz Dollinger or Doellinger (1799-1890), German Roman Catholic theologian, ordained in 1822. Professor of church history and ecclesiastical law, Munich University

Wilfred Lawson (1829-1906) British Liberal politician and leader of the Temperance movement which opposed the drinking of alcohol

Noahs Ark improved, or an attempt to land in the teeth of the wind, Holland, William, active 1782-1817, en sanguine engraving 1790

The Irish Bull Broke Loose, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756ja-1811ja, Engraving 1799, The Irish Bull Tossing William Pitt Into The Air And About To Do The Same To Lord Dundas Who Runs To The Left; On The Far

Mathieu Buttafuoco
MATHIEU, comte de BUTTAFUOCO Corsican soldier and statesman, who opposed the Revolution, Date: 1730 - 1806

Pierre Broussel
PIERRE BROUSSEL - French statesman, councillor of the Paris Parlement, who opposed Mazarins fiscal policy, for which he was arrested, leading to the Fronde popular rising. Date: FLOURISHED 1648

Admiral Fisher and Admiral Beresford, British Navy
Admiral Fisher (left) and Admiral Beresford (right), of the British Navy. There was a lengthy dispute between them, as Fisher wished to reform

Lucius Cornelius Sulla
LUCIUS CORNELIUS SULLA Roman general and statesman, consul, opposed Marius, waged civil war, captured Rome and ruled it as dictator Date: 138 - 78 BC

Hereward the Wake
HEREWARD known as The Wake Anglo-Saxon rebel and outlaw who opposed William I, taking refuge on the Isle of Ely, the subject of romantic legends. Date: ? - 1072

Large output pinion - Deltic engine
Two fitters assemble the large output pinion into the phasing gear case of a Deltic engine Date: 1960

Deltic assembly, in the background are Deltics on revolving cradles

Machine shop, Deltic production, left gearcutting and grinding bay, right machining connecting rods

Liverpool works, general turning and gear grinding lanes
Liverpool works, general turning line on the left, gear cutting and grinding on the right

The art of Bartitsu - taller man
A sequence of two photographs illustrating A very serviceable way to disable a taller man than yourself when opposed to him under unequal conditions from Self-Defence with a Walking-Stick an article

Portrait of Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), fourth child and second son of Queen Victoria. Married the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia

Queen Victoria greeting the Duke of Edinburgh and the Grand
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh together with his new wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh (formerly the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia)

Duc D anjou Quits Paris
Le duc d Anjou, grandson of Louis XIV, leaves Paris to become Felipe V of Spain, but this is opposed by England and other powers, triggering the Spanish Succession War

Conscientious objectors parade for a photograph
Many men refused to bear arms, for a variety of reasons. These men are Quakers and opposed to fighting on religious grounds

Carlo Gozzi - 2
CARLO GOZZI Italian playwright, traditionalist who opposed the innovations of Goldoni

Napoleon Opposed
Not everyone is thrilled by the popularity of Napoleon : a gardien de la paix tears down his manifesto when it is posted on a Paris wall

Camp at Jales
The counter-revolutionary movement in south France is also opposed to protestantism - the camp at Jales, organised by Saillans, is its focus, but is attacked and destroyed

Stephen Hales, Medical
STEPHEN HALES churchman who opposed the drinking of spirits and made valuable medical discoveries

Julianus (Bearded)
JULIANUS THE APOSTATE Roman emperor philosopher who opposed but tolerated Christianity

Julianus (Head)
JULIANUS THE APOSTATE Roman emperor philosopher who opposed but tolerated Christianity

Pope Eugenius IV Flees
POPE EUGENIUS IV (Gabriele Condulmaro) opposed by the powerful Colonna family, he has to flee from Rome, while his enemies elect an anti-pope

Reform / Wellington & Mob
Despite being a popular hero, Wellington is attacked by the London mob because he is opposed to the Reform Bill

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

Karl Liebknecht / Postcard
KARL LIEBKNECHT German left-wing statesman who opposed WWI, in 1918 formed the Spartacus League which became the German Communist Party; he was assassinated Date: 1871 - 1919

Servants at Table
Servants at table - a manservant, dining with the cook, reprimands the page for bringing him a steel fork (as opposed to silver)

Virchow (Photo)
RUDOLF VIRCHOW German pathologist associated with tuberculosis, rickets etc. : also an active politician who opposed Bismarcks policies

Virchow (In Study)
RUDOLF VIRCHOW German pathologist associated with tuberculosis, rickets etc. : also an active politician who opposed Bismarcks policies

Lelius Socinus
LELIUS SOCINUS (Sozzini) Italian theologian who - horrors ! - opposed the concept of the Trinity, shocking some but supported by others

Algernon Percy / - 1668
ALGERNON PERCY 10TH EARL OF NORTHUMBERLAND Lord High Admiral. He opposed the trial of Charles I in the House of Lords

Cock Robin 3
The Owl digs the grave in which the corpse of the late bird (as opposed to the early bird which catches the worm) will be laid

John Hamilton
JOHN HAMILTON privy councillor who strongly opposed the union of England with Scotland

Sir John Eliot
Sir JOHN ELIOT Statesman and Parliamentarian who opposed King Charles I and was imprisoned in the Tower of London

James Earl of Murray
JAMES STUART, earl of MURRAY Illegitimate son of James V of Scotland : adviser to Mary QOS, but opposed Darnley marriage and fought her at Langside : assassinated

Sir Robert Southwell
SIR ROBERT SOUTHWELL naval commander, opposed the Armada and attacked Cadiz. with his autograph [Do not confuse with others of the same name]

Joseph Xavier Tissot
JOSEPH XAVIER TISSOT known as Frere Hilarion, French churchman and physician, founded homes for insane but opposed scientific treatment of insanity

Chicago Rail Strike
During the strike, a train departs under the protection of volunteer policemen, armed with guns : the strike is opposed with great brutality by the railway companies

Oppian Law Opposed
Valerius persuades the Senate to rescind the 20-year old Oppian Law which prohibited women from using expensive luxuries

James Paull
JAMES PAULL Statesman who opposed Wellesley

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"Opposed: A Tale of Struggles and Resistance" In the depths of engineering marvels, a Deltic engine roars to life as its final gear is being fitted. The relentless pursuit of progress faces an unexpected adversary. Nestor Makhno, a symbol of rebellion and anarchism, emerges from the shadows to challenge the status quo. His ideals clash with established powers, leaving society divided. A KPD poster from the mid-1920s captures the fervor of opposition in bold colors and striking imagery. It becomes a rallying cry for those who dare to question authority. Spencer Perceval's assassination by John Bellingham sends shockwaves through history, revealing how even leaders can face opposition that ends in tragedy. The Cathars, known for their unyielding beliefs, endure persecution as they maltreat enemies who threaten their way of life. Their defiance echoes through centuries. Amidst crumbling walls during the Battle of Four Courts, rebels stand firm against overwhelming odds. They embody resistance against oppression at its fiercest. Margaret Grace Bondfield shatters glass ceilings as she fights for workers' rights in male-dominated spaces. Her unwavering determination inspires generations to come. L'Assemblee Nationale or Grand Cooperation Meeting at St. Ann's Hill becomes a sanctuary where voices rise against injustice—a testament to unity amidst adversity. Pope Leo I stands tall as he confronts challenges within his church and beyond—his unwavering faith guiding him through turbulent times. Letourdie's brush strokes capture moments frozen in time—an artist opposing conformity by challenging traditional artistic norms with every stroke on canvas. Said bin Taimur envisions modernization for Oman but faces fierce opposition from those clinging onto tradition—a battle between progress and preservation ensues over decades. High above land and sea floats Goodyear ZSG-3 airship K-120 representing United States Navy's technological prowess.