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"From Trotsky to Scargill: Tracing the Ebb and Flow through History" In 1920, as Leon Trotsky emerged as a prominent figure in Soviet Russia

Background imagePopularity Collection: Perils of War, by Bairnsfather

Perils of War, by Bairnsfather
Perils of War - and Popularity Old Bill wishes now that he had never gone into that caf頯 n the Boulevard des Italiennes A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander featuring his

Background imagePopularity Collection: Seeing themselves as Bairnsfather sees them

Seeing themselves as Bairnsfather sees them
A homage to the cartoons of Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, drawn by an amateur soldier artist, Major D. de la C. Ray

Background imagePopularity Collection: Cartoon, The Bounder of Europe, WW1

Cartoon, The Bounder of Europe, WW1
Cartoon, The Bounder of Europe, showing an unhappy German in a cafe, surrounded by disapproving representatives of other nations during the First World War

Background imagePopularity Collection: Hats off to the First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchi

Hats off to the First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchi
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty during the first two years of the First World War, pictured with his wife, Clementine on their way to the Houses of Parliament

Background imagePopularity Collection: Offenbach, Cartoon

Offenbach, Cartoon
JACQUES OFFENBACH French musician, at the height of his popularity, 1864 - besieged by impresarios hoping to commission another hit. Date: 1819 - 1880

Background imagePopularity Collection: Beach Trouville 1863 Oil wood 10 x 18 25. 4 45. 7 cm

Beach Trouville 1863 Oil wood 10 x 18 25. 4 45. 7 cm
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Background imagePopularity Collection: Passion Flower 1799 Gouache vellum sheet 10 3 / 8 x 7 15 / 16

Passion Flower 1799 Gouache vellum sheet 10 3 / 8 x 7 15 / 16
Artokoloro

Background imagePopularity Collection: Virgin Child Niche ca 1500 Oil wood 23 x 12 1 / 8

Virgin Child Niche ca 1500 Oil wood 23 x 12 1 / 8
Artokoloro

Background imagePopularity Collection: Woman Waves 1868 Oil canvas 25 3 / 4 x 21 1 / 4 65. 4 54 cm

Woman Waves 1868 Oil canvas 25 3 / 4 x 21 1 / 4 65. 4 54 cm
Artokoloro

Background imagePopularity Collection: Holy Family Saint Elizabeth Infant Saint John

Holy Family Saint Elizabeth Infant Saint John
Artokoloro

Background imagePopularity Collection: Circus Spanish Walk Au Cirque Le Pas espagnol

Circus Spanish Walk Au Cirque Le Pas espagnol
Artokoloro

Background imagePopularity Collection: The orators journey, engraving 1785, Charles James Fox, Mrs

The orators journey, engraving 1785, Charles James Fox, Mrs. Siddons, and Edmund Burke on a galloping horse beside a milestone inscribed 1 mile to perdition. Mrs

Background imagePopularity Collection: The freedom of election or hunt-ing for popularity and plumpers for Maxwell, Cruikshank

The freedom of election or hunt-ing for popularity and plumpers for Maxwell, Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, two candidates in the Westminster election, Henry Hunt and Murray Maxwell

Background imagePopularity Collection: Womens Rights - Popularity of wearing Trousers

Womens Rights - Popularity of wearing Trousers as a choice mildly satirised in this humorous 1910s cartoon postcard. Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePopularity Collection: Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), German physician and founder of Phrenology, c1820

Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), German physician and founder of Phrenology, c1820. The theory that different mental powers are governed by particular regions of the brain which can be recognised by

Background imagePopularity Collection: Increasing popularity of the Roller Skate. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch

Increasing popularity of the Roller Skate. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, 18 March 1876

Background imagePopularity Collection: Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), German physician and founder of Phrenology, c1790

Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), German physician and founder of Phrenology, c1790. The theory that different mental powers are governed by particular regions of the brain which can be recognised by

Background imagePopularity Collection: Hydrotheraphy treatments, c1902. Steam pack with hot water bottles shown open and closed (top )

Hydrotheraphy treatments, c1902. Steam pack with hot water bottles shown open and closed (top ). Stimulating the larynx with cold water (middle). Full body douches and knee douche (bottom )

Background imagePopularity Collection: Hydrotherapy treatments. Wet packs for treating the the kidney (top) and spine (middle)

Hydrotherapy treatments. Wet packs for treating the the kidney (top) and spine (middle). Bottom: sitz-bath and half-bath. One of the oldest forms of medical treatment

Background imagePopularity Collection: Hydrotherapy treatments. Wet packs for the treatment of the whole body and for specific areas

Hydrotherapy treatments. Wet packs for the treatment of the whole body and for specific areas. One of the oldest forms of medical treatment

Background imagePopularity Collection: The Orators Journey

The Orators Journey, Engraving 1785, Charles James Fox, Mrs. Siddons, And Edmund Burke On A Galloping Horse Beside A Milestone Inscribed 1 Mile To Perdition. Mrs

Background imagePopularity Collection: The Freedom Of Election Or Hunt-ing For Popularity And Plumpers For Maxwell

The Freedom Of Election Or Hunt-ing For Popularity And Plumpers For Maxwell, Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, Two Candidates In The Westminster Election, Henry Hunt And Murray Maxwell

Background imagePopularity Collection: Satirical cartoon, Descent of the Great Balloon

Satirical cartoon, Descent of the Great Balloon
Satirical political cartoon, Descent of the Great Balloon, showing ten politicians travelling in a hot-air balloon. Speech bubbles show the mens concerns about the rapid descent of the balloon

Background imagePopularity Collection: Steps Have Been Taken by Laurie Tayler - Growth of the Charl

Steps Have Been Taken by Laurie Tayler - Growth of the Charl
Humorous cartoon illustrating the growth in popularity of the Charleston dance during the 1920s. The top picture shows a dancefloor crowd looking on with amusement as a single couple engage in

Background imagePopularity Collection: Crowd at wedding of Princess Patricia of Connaught

Crowd at wedding of Princess Patricia of Connaught
Part of the record crowd outside Westminster Abbey at the wedding of Princess Patricia of Connaught to Captain Alexander Ramsay on 17 February 1919

Background imagePopularity Collection: General Joseph Joffre

General Joseph Joffre circa 1915

Background imagePopularity Collection: Mobile phone X-ray

Mobile phone X-ray with a coloured map of the British Isles superimposed. This conceptual image could represent regional variation in patterns of mobile phone usage or network coverage

Background imagePopularity Collection: Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign - Departure, West Cald

Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign - Departure, West Cald
A scene showing four-times Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone being waved off by a huge crowd of people at West Calder on his tour of Midlothian during a US-style campaign which saw the elderly

Background imagePopularity Collection: In The Blue Gums Azure Shade - An Australian Bush Picnic

In The Blue Gums Azure Shade - An Australian Bush Picnic
An illustration by F. Matania depicting the popularity of picnicking in the Australian forests

Background imagePopularity Collection: Success: Or the Ever Diminishing Dancefloor by Leslie Butler

Success: Or the Ever Diminishing Dancefloor by Leslie Butler
Humorous illustration by Leslie Butler showing an unfeasibly crowded, popular restaurant, with tables crowded together and waiters struggling to reach customers between the very few gaps

Background imagePopularity Collection: Prince & Princess of Wales visit Glasgow

Prince & Princess of Wales visit Glasgow
The Prince and Princess of Wales, captured on camera during a visit to Glasgow in the 1890s. Civic visits, openings, loyal addresses and dedications helped to increase the popularity

Background imagePopularity Collection: Fragments Day

Fragments Day
How London bookstall managers celebrated " Fragments" day, showing the immense popularity of the " Fragments from France" portfolios of cartoons by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather

Background imagePopularity Collection: Vignettes Of A Whirling World by Helen McKie

Vignettes Of A Whirling World by Helen McKie
A selection of illustrations by Helen McKie of life on the Riviera. The Riviera was a fashionable destination for the privileged classes, particularly during the 1920s and 30s

Background imagePopularity Collection: Uffa Fox

Uffa Fox (1898-1972) English boat designer and sailing enthusiast who was responsible for the popularity of dinghy racing

Background imagePopularity Collection: Herbert Hoover with his wife at their home in Washington

Herbert Hoover with his wife at their home in Washington
The Republican Partys candidate for the Presidency of the United States. Mr Herbert Hoover and his wife in the Washington House. Born in 1874 he was involved in the relief activities in World War I

Background imagePopularity Collection: Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover
The successful candidate in the Presidential Election in America; Herbert Hoover the Republican Partys candidate for the Presidency

Background imagePopularity Collection: Read by the World: The Illustrated London News overseas

Read by the World: The Illustrated London News overseas
Series of images by A. Forestier showing readers of the Illustrated London News around the world, a reflection of the papers immense popularity both home and abroad

Background imagePopularity Collection: Napoleon Opposed

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

Background imagePopularity Collection: Mascagni / Cav - Liebig

Mascagni / Cav - Liebig
Sixty curtain calls greet the first production at the Teatro Costanzi, Rome - a resounding success which will be followed by enduring popularity

Background imagePopularity Collection: Ping Pong in Fashion

Ping Pong in Fashion
Ping-pong becomes the fashionable game of the day - but will its popularity last ?

Background imagePopularity Collection: Queen Victoria 1872

Queen Victoria 1872
QUEEN VICTORIA Queen of England &c Drawn at a time of her increasing popularity




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"From Trotsky to Scargill: Tracing the Ebb and Flow through History" In 1920, as Leon Trotsky emerged as a prominent figure in Soviet Russia, his popularity soared among the masses seeking change. Meanwhile, across the English Channel, David Lloyd George's departure from Downing Street marked a shift in public sentiment towards new leadership. Amidst these political upheavals, another kind was brewing - that of technological advancements. The introduction of Carbine, Self-Loading. 30 In M1 rifles revolutionized warfare strategies and garnered attention worldwide. But it wasn't just politics and weaponry that captured public fascination. Asser and Sherwins Archery and Cricket Repository in London became a hub for enthusiasts seeking to master their skills in these traditional sports. Simultaneously, the Highland Fling dance captivated audiences with its energetic movements and cultural significance. The year 1852 witnessed an explosion of entertainment popularity when Jullien's orchestral concerts featuring illustrations by Cruikshank took center stage. This fusion of music and art delighted crowds across Europe. As time progressed into the early 20th century, new trends emerged on both sides of the Atlantic. The Cake-walk Dance gained immense popularity among African-American communities while captivating wider audiences with its lively rhythms. Meanwhile, even mechanical mishaps couldn't dampen people's enthusiasm for leisure activities like Diabolo playing. A snapshot from France in 1907 shows two women engrossed in this popular pastime while awaiting repairs on their car - showcasing how fun transcends setbacks. Arthur Scargill's rise as a miners' leader exemplified how individuals could become symbols of popular resistance against oppressive working conditions during challenging times. Shifting gears to fashion trends, straw hats made a triumphant return to favor in Luton factories during the economically turbulent era of 1930s Britain – proving that style can endure amidst adversity.