Poll Collection

Smoke Makers / Punch / Poll
Smoke makers

Lamb's lettuce, Valeriana olitoria Poll
5855824 Lamb's lettuce, Valeriana olitoria Poll.; (add.info.: Lamb's lettuce, Valeriana olitoria Poll. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

American yellow warbler, Setophaga petechia. (Yellow red-poll). Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4639935 American yellow warbler, Setophaga petechia. (Yellow red-poll). Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

Tiffany Jeffries, Helen Collis and Penny Hick wear ivy in their hair and enjoy the fun at the May Fair, Clifton. May 1992

General Election Result
The declaration of the result of the General Election Poll at the Town Hall, Leeds, in which Gladstones Liberals have a majority

Communications During the British Advance 1916
A shell-stricken tree as a telegraph pole in the Western Front. Date: 1916

SCOTTISH EXCURSION
A few weeks before his death, Victoria and Albert go riding in the Scottish countryside ; here they ford the Poll Tarf. Date: 9 October 1861

Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector (engraving)
665442 Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector)

Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector (engraving)
665119 Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector)

The General Election, at the Declaration of the Poll (engraving)
1603891 The General Election, at the Declaration of the Poll (engraving) by Russell, Walter Westley (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election, at the Declaration of the Poll)

Sketches at the Brighton Election (engraving)
1596231 Sketches at the Brighton Election (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Brighton Election)

Increase of Vagrancy. A. D. 1377 (colour litho)
670078 Increase of Vagrancy. A.D. 1377 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Increase of Vagrancy. A.D. 1377)

Illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (colour litho)
5212305 Illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (colour litho) by Pocock, Ralph Noel (1878-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

My Tormentor (chromolitho)
3648463 My Tormentor (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Tormentor. Illustration for Little Red Riding-Hood etc (Thomas Nelson)

Queen of the Poll, 1909
3742853 Queen of the Poll, 1909 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: An English anti-suffrage movement postcard showing a woman next to a pole covered with campaign posters for women with a)

The County Council Election, the Adventures of a Presiding Officer on his Way to the Polling Place in Essex (engraving)
1055375 The County Council Election, the Adventures of a Presiding Officer on his Way to the Polling Place in Essex (engraving) by Corbould

The General Election, on the Way to the Poll (engraving)
1624543 The General Election, on the Way to the Poll (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election, on the Way to the Poll)

A poll on a pole (engraving)
2786942 A poll on a pole (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A poll on a pole)

The grand national survey of Le Petit Parisien newspaper (colour photo)
3097657 The grand national survey of Le Petit Parisien newspaper (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches at the Liverpool Election (engraving)
1613872 Sketches at the Liverpool Election (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Liverpool Election)

The General Election, Declaration of the Poll at Glasgow (engraving)
1611489 The General Election, Declaration of the Poll at Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election)

Gentleman crashing a carriage in a Belfast street, 1822
Brian Boru in top hat and cockle-picker Peg O Shambles crashing a two-horse carriage in a Belfast street, 1822. Hawkers knocked on the street, urchins eating potatoes, a man with shillelagh

General Election at a Public School (engraving)
5212811 General Election at a Public School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Election at a Public School)

Roman mosaic, showing two men carrying a deer (colour litho)
3100076 Roman mosaic, showing two men carrying a deer (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman mosaic)

Our Poll (engraving)
1613478 Our Poll (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Poll. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 January 1872)

The General Election, the Declaration of the Result of the Poll at Newcastle-on-Tyne (b / w photo)
1600239 The General Election, the Declaration of the Result of the Poll at Newcastle-on-Tyne (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election)

Mr William Creswicks Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1041214 Mr William Creswicks Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poll Tax demonstrators in the roadway, Central London
Poll Tax demonstrators in the roadway in Central London. One man stands in fighting pose, with his fists clenched. Another man holds a placard with the words: Bog Off Thatcher

Poll Tax demonstrator and Met Police van, Central London
A Poll Tax demonstrator aims a metal barrier at the back of a Police van, during a violent demonstration in Central London. Date: 31 March 1990

The Boston Election (engraving)
1608646 The Boston Election (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boston Election. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 March 1856)

The General Election, Voters coming to the Poll (engraving)
1611480 The General Election, Voters coming to the Poll (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election, Voters coming to the Poll)

On the Way to the Poll (engraving)
1603351 On the Way to the Poll (engraving) by Seymour, George L. (fl.1876-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to the Poll. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 July 1892)

The Catchpole (engraving)
2796520 The Catchpole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catchpole. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

The General Election, reading the Result of the Poll (engraving)
1614059 The General Election, reading the Result of the Poll (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election, reading the Result of the Poll)

Election Time in Hungary (engraving)
1622610 Election Time in Hungary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election Time in Hungary. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 June 1884)

My Birth Place (chromolitho)
3648462 My Birth Place (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Birth Place. Illustration for Little Red Riding-Hood etc (Thomas Nelson)

The ten greatest Frenchmen as voted for in a poll run by Le Petit Parisien newspaper (colour litho)
3620828 The ten greatest Frenchmen as voted for in a poll run by Le Petit Parisien newspaper (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Question of Womens Degrees at Cambridge, before the Poll at the Corner of Trinity Street (b / w photo)
1036991 The Question of Womens Degrees at Cambridge, before the Poll at the Corner of Trinity Street (b/w photo) by English photographer

The Clare Contest AD 1828: Father Murphy leading his tennants to the poll (litho)
956148 The Clare Contest AD 1828: Father Murphy leading his tennants to the poll (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Metropolitan Election Sketches (engraving)
1096049 Metropolitan Election Sketches (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan Election Sketches)

Clog Almanac, Exchequer Tally and Saxon Reive Pole (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105890 Clog Almanac, Exchequer Tally and Saxon Reive Pole (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shortened Leave, "I ve pledged my Heart to poll"(engraving)
1590920 Shortened Leave, " I ve pledged my Heart to poll" (engraving) by Knowles, Davidson (fl.1879-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shortened Leave)

Election Sketches, Past and Present (engraving)
1045501 Election Sketches, Past and Present (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election Sketches, Past and Present)

The General Election, declaration of the Result of the Poll at the Town Hall, Leeds (engraving)
1045347 The General Election, declaration of the Result of the Poll at the Town Hall, Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election)

My Friend (chromolitho)
3648464 My Friend (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Friend. Illustration for Little Red Riding-Hood etc (Thomas Nelson)

Voters coming to the poll (engraving)
614500 Voters coming to the poll (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election: voters coming to the poll)

The Clare Contest: Father Murphy leading his Tenants to the Poll (engraving)
663719 The Clare Contest: Father Murphy leading his Tenants to the Poll (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clare Contest)

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"Captivating Moments at the Poll: From Smoke Makers to Punch" Amidst the vibrant display of cattle at the annual County Show in Devon, whispers of political preferences filled the air as attendees eagerly cast their votes. In a bygone era, communications during the British Advance in 1916 were not limited to battle strategies alone; soldiers also engaged in passionate discussions about political polls and their implications for the nation's future. Embarking on a thrilling Scottish excursion, locals reveled in lively debates over poll results while exploring picturesque landscapes and immersing themselves in rich cultural heritage. Balfour's defeat and Churchill's victory became defining moments etched into history, sparking intense conversations among friends and families who gathered around punch bowls, dissecting every aspect of these electoral triumphs and setbacks. Tiffany Jeffries, Helen Collis, and Penny Hick added an enchanting touch to election festivities as they adorned ivy wreaths atop their heads – a symbol of hope amidst poll-related uncertainties. The anticipation was palpable as citizens anxiously awaited the general election result that would shape their country's destiny; hopes soared or shattered with each passing moment until finally unveiling its verdict. Reflecting on past struggles against unjust taxation systems, Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector served as a reminder of how public opinion can reshape societal norms when pushed beyond limits. Intricate engravings captured poignant scenes from historical elections like "The General Election at Declaration of Poll, " offering glimpses into fervent crowds passionately exercising their democratic rights. Sketches immortalized Brighton Election's chaotic charm through vivid imagery where voters' voices echoed through bustling streets while colorful banners fluttered above them – democracy alive and thriving. A striking color lithograph depicted an increase in vagrancy during AD 1377 alongside concerns over social inequality raised by polls – highlighting society's need for fair representation and equitable policies.