Reform Collection (#3)

Portrait of Philippe Melanchton (Philipp Melantone or Melanchthon, 1497-1560), German religious reformer
NWI4940541 Portrait of Philippe Melanchton (Philipp Melantone or Melanchthon, 1497-1560), German religious reformer; (add.info.: Portrait of Philippe Melanchton (Philipp Melantone or Melanchthon)

Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication infront of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520
UTD4926825 Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication infront of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, coloured image (artist unknown) from : " Doktor Luthers Leben

Martin Luther comes to Worms, coloured image (unknown artist), from : " Doktor Martin Luthers Leben
UTD4926975 Martin Luther comes to Worms, coloured image (unknown artist), from : " Doktor Martin Luthers Leben, Thaten und Meinungen (Doctor Martin Luthers life, deeds and opinions)

Portrait of Charlemagne emperor and king of Franks standing in front of a crowd of children (742-814)
ELD4859485 Portrait of Charlemagne emperor and king of Franks standing in front of a crowd of children (742-814) Lithograph from Saintes

Martin Luther (1483-1546) and Philippe Melanchton (Philipp Melantone or Melanchthon or Schwartzerd, 1497-1560)
IMB4827861 Martin Luther (1483-1546) and Philippe Melanchton (Philipp Melantone or Melanchthon or Schwartzerd, 1497-1560)

Portrait of Heinrich Friedrich Karl vom und zum Stein, 19th century (engraving)
3521743 Portrait of Heinrich Friedrich Karl vom und zum Stein, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Heinrich Friedrich Karl vom und zum Stein (1757-1831) Prussian Statesman

President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1875
1576319 President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1875; (add.info.: President Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States)

A cherub labelled "1894" smashing a bottle of champagne as he launches a large, modern ship
1577295 A cherub labelled "1894" smashing a bottle of champagne as he launches a large, modern ship, the Ship of State, 1893; (add.info.: Launched at last! good luck to her)

Satirical representation of different political pathways, 1885
1576743 Satirical representation of different political pathways, 1885; (add.info.: Two political paths Evarts, Reid, Robeson, Logan, Blaine and William W)

Large group of people in opposition to President Cleveland's civil service reform agenda, 1885
1576734 Large group of people in opposition to President Cleveland's civil service reform agenda, 1885; (add.info.: The resistless march of reform the "hostiles" must go)

Chartists in church, 1839. To demonstrate their power and numbers, they would process to church well before time for
527840 Chartists in church, 1839. To demonstrate their power and numbers, they would process to church well before time for the service, and peacefully fill the pews

The retirement of Samuel Plimsoll as MP for Derby
5310123 The retirement of Samuel Plimsoll as MP for Derby; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the retirement of Samuel Plimsoll as MP for Derby, a seat which he held from 1868-1880)

History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X
NWI4939623 History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 1521

History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending his point of view before the Diet of Worms
NWI4939301 History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending his point of view before the Diet of Worms (assembled from 28 January to 25 May 1521 under the presidency of Emperor Charles V)

History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending himself before the Diet of Worms
NWI4939265 History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending himself before the Diet of Worms (assembled from 28 January to 25 May 1521 under the presidency of Emperor Charles V)

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German reformer. Colour engraving after Holbein's painting
NWI4940884 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German reformer. Colour engraving after Holbein's painting; (add.info.: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German reformer

Carl Schurz, with autograph
NWI4950832 Carl Schurz, with autograph.; (add.info.: Carl Schurz, with autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Eugene V. Debs, President of American Railway Union, 1880s
NWI4949846 Eugene V. Debs, President of American Railway Union, 1880s.; (add.info.: Eugene V. Debs, President of American Railway Union, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Portrait of Karl August von Hase (1800-1890), German Protestant theologian
IMB4827800 Portrait of Karl August von Hase (1800-1890), German Protestant theologian; (add.info.: Portrait of Karl August von Hase (1800-1890), German Protestant theologian); © Imagebroker

Martin Luther comes to Worms, coloured image (unknown artist), from : " Doktor Martin Luthers Leben
UTD4926790 Martin Luther comes to Worms, coloured image (unknown artist), from : " Doktor Martin Luthers Leben, Thaten und Meinungen (Doctor Martin Luthers life, deeds and opinions)

Luther on the Imperial Diet, Reichstag in Worms, coloured image (artist unknown)
UTD4926863 Luther on the Imperial Diet, Reichstag in Worms, coloured image (artist unknown), from : " Doktor Martin Luthers Leben, Thaten und Meinungen (Doctor Martin Luthers life)

Luther's Hausmusik (music within the family circle), 1883 (engraving)
UTD4920768 Luther's Hausmusik (music within the family circle), 1883 (engraving); (add.info.: Luther's Hausmusik (music within the family circle), after an drawing from G. Koenig and G

Germany, Thuringia, Wartburg, 1859 (steel engraving)
UTD4925333 Germany, Thuringia, Wartburg, 1859 (steel engraving); (add.info.: illustration from "Meyer's Universum", volume 20, printed by Bibliographisches Institut)

Simon Grynaeus (1393-1541), theologian, c.1750 (copperplate engraving)
UTD4926209 Simon Grynaeus (1393-1541), theologian, c.1750 (copperplate engraving); United Archives/HistAuge

Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, the so called Landgrafenhaus inside, the third floor, 1876 (engraving)
UTD4916625 Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, the so called Landgrafenhaus inside, the third floor, 1876 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, the so called Landgrafenhaus inside)

Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, plan of the castle, 1876 (engraving)
UTD4916513 Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, plan of the castle, 1876 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, plan of the castle)

Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, 1876 (engraving)
UTD4916307 Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, 1876 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, original text : " The entrance after the restoration ")

Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg, Luther memorial, 1862 (engraving)
UTD4916000 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg, Luther memorial, 1862 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg, Luther memorial)

Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication in front of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, 1887 (engraving)
UTD4914677 Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication in front of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, 1887 (engraving); (add.info)

Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg (Wittemberg) on the river Elbe, 1887 (engraving)
UTD4914484 Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg (Wittemberg) on the river Elbe, 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg (Wittemberg) on the river Elbe

John Wycliffe
3585900 John Wycliffe; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wycliffe (1320-1384) an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, and seminary professor at Oxford University

John Wycliffe
3585896 John Wycliffe; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wycliffe (1320-1384) an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, and seminary professor at Oxford University

Frank Ives Scudamore
3585743 Frank Ives Scudamore; (add.info.: Portrait of Frank Ives Scudamore (1823-1884) an English Post Office reformer and writer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke
672619 Portrait of Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke; (add.info.: Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 1st Baronet (18 February 1810 - 10 May 1869), English Whig politician, son of Charles Wentworth Dilke

John Bright (1811-1889)
863481 John Bright (1811-1889); (add.info.: John Bright (1811-1889) British radical statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire. Anti-Corn Law League. Reform Act 1867

The revolution of 1831, 1831
1574915 The revolution of 1831, 1831; (add.info.: The revolution of 1831. As prophesied by that learned astrologer General Ikey Wether-Bridge)

President Cleveland and Thomas Bayard fitting Reform Democracy, 1885
1576759 President Cleveland and Thomas Bayard fitting Reform Democracy, 1885; (add.info.: The rehabilitation of the Democratic party Scene inside "Cleveland's Clothing Establishment")

President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1877
1576379 President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1877; (add.info.: President Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States)

President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1871
1576330 President Rutherford B. Hayes, 1871; (add.info.: President Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States)

President Rutherford B. Hayes and two sons, 1870
1576315 President Rutherford B. Hayes and two sons, 1870; (add.info.: President Rutherford B. Hayes and his two sons. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States)

John Bull looking forward to the Land of Promise where there will be Parliamentary Reform, repeal of the Corn Laws
527916 John Bull looking forward to the Land of Promise where there will be Parliamentary Reform, repeal of the Corn Laws, Free Trade, abolition of Window Tax. Cartoon JL Marks, London, c1832

The Man Wot pays the Taxes An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832
527785 The Man Wot pays the Taxes An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832. In what better condition am I now that the Reform Bill has past I have been obliged

Lydia Maria Child portrait
NWI4950529 Lydia Maria Child portrait.; (add.info.: Lydia Maria Child portrait.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme
NWI4944723 Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, with her autograph
NWI4950451 Elizabeth Cady Stanton, with her autograph.; (add.info.: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, with her autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Martin Luther as a Kurrendesaenger in front the Cotta family in Eisenach, coulered image (unknown artist)
UTD4926775 Martin Luther as a Kurrendesaenger in front the Cotta family in Eisenach, coulered image (unknown artist) from : " Doktor Martin Luthers Leben

The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1903_7_4: The Great Armee
ICA4860865 The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1903_7_4: The Great Armee; (add.info.: The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1903_7_4: The Great Armee); Photo © Caricadoc

Portrait of Isaak August Dorner (1809-1884), leader of the Lutheran Church in Germany
IMB4827723 Portrait of Isaak August Dorner (1809-1884), leader of the Lutheran Church in Germany.; (add.info.: Portrait of Isaak August Dorner (1809-1884)

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"Reform: A Journey Towards Progress and Change" In the realm of politics, it has been a driving force for societal transformation. The Liberal Party Poster for the British General Election of January 1910 showcases the power of political movements in advocating for change. Meanwhile, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's dance with his adopted daughter symbolizes his commitment to modernize Turkey through sweeping reforms. His progressive vision paved the way for a more inclusive and forward-thinking nation. Looking back in history, John Calvin's influence on religious reform cannot be overlooked. His teachings challenged traditional beliefs and sparked a movement that reshaped Christianity. Thomas Nast's cartoon about Boss Tweed corruption serves as a reminder that often born out of necessity. It exposes the dark underbelly of power and highlights the need for transparency and accountability in governance. The collaboration between John Calvin and the four syndics at Geneva exemplifies how collective efforts can bring about lasting change. Their shared vision laid the foundation for social, political, and religious reforms that shaped Switzerland into what it is today. Pinel releasing mental patients from shackles in France in 1796 represents a pivotal moment in healthcare reform. It marked a shift towards compassionate treatment and recognition of human rights within psychiatric institutions. The Reform Club/Saloon established in 1840 became an intellectual hub where ideas were exchanged freely, fostering discussions on social progress and challenging conventional norms. Robert Owen's experiment at New Harmony showcased his belief in communal living as a means to achieve societal harmony. This utopian endeavor aimed to create an egalitarian society based on cooperation rather than competition—a testament to Owen's dedication to social reform. Within the walls Club Library/Iln lies knowledge that empowers individuals seeking enlightenment amidst changing times. The library stands as a beacon promoting education as an essential tool for personal growth and societal advancement. Bournemouth's Upper Gardens serve as both an oasis of tranquility and a reminder of the importance of urban planning and green spaces in city reform.