Reformers Collection (#3)

If You Are a Girlie and Born in Apr Postcard. ca. 1900, If You Are a Girlie and Born in Apr Postcard

I Do Not Drink. Do You Obstainja Postcard. ca. 1935, Miss Temperance, four year old, Dorothy Johnson, seeks volunteers

Manchester Bull-hunt, Engraving 1819 Sept.(ja), A Bull, With The Head Of John Bull, Tossing A Member Of The Manchester Yeomanry And Attacking A Magistrate

Chartists National Convention, 1839 C015 / 6080
Chartists National Convention. 19th-century artwork of the first formal gathering of Chartists at the National Convention of 4 February 1839

Chartists treason trial, 19th century C015 / 6079
Chartists treason trial. 19th-century artwork of a courthouse with Chartists (far right) being tried for treason by judges (left), barristers (foreground), and a jury (background)

Lavoisiers trial, 1794
Lavoisiers trial. Historical artwork of the French chemist Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) being tried during the French Revolution by a radical, revolutionary tribunal

Clandestine Meeting
A clandestine meeting of republican reformers : this year its only talk, but next year it will be revolution

Kipling / Stalky & Co. / C19
The moral reformers, Beetle, Stalky & McTurk punish the two bullies by tying their hands to their feet

Bible-Bringers
The Primitive Reformers to whom (under GOD) we are indepted for the Glorious Light of the Gospel (which the Pope and his companions cannot blow out...)

Student Agitators 1848
Students in Vienna form part of the revolt with radical liberals and workers calling for constitutional reform. One of the many European revolutions of the year 1848

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"Reformers: Pioneers of Change and Champions of Freedom" From the courageous Daniel O'Connell to the visionary Emmeline Pankhurst, reformers throughout history have left an indelible mark on society. Engraved by H. Robinson, O'Connell's image stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication to justice. In bustling London, the first sewage system in Fleet Streets Street revolutionized public health, thanks to the tireless efforts who sought better living conditions for all. Yet not all battles were fought with infrastructure; some took place within the realm of ideas. The burning of heretics' books serves as a stark reminder that reformers faced fierce opposition from those threatened by their progressive ideals. Through cartoons like "The End of the Rotten Borough, " these brave individuals exposed corruption and fought for fair representation. Even in matters seemingly trivial, such as men's dress reforms, we find evidence of how every aspect of life was scrutinized by these agents of change. The revel held by dress reformers symbolizes their determination to challenge societal norms and promote equality. History also reveals persecution endured by reformers like Samuel Bowly during times when freedom seemed elusive. In Paris or Petersburg, engraving after engraving depicts their struggle against oppressive regimes that sought to stifle progress. Not limited to any particular era or region, champions like Tiberius and Caius Gracchus emerged even in ancient Rome. Their engravings remind us that advocating for social justice is an enduring pursuit spanning centuries. Passmore Williamson's imprisonment for alleged contempt exemplifies how even acts rooted in principle can be met with hostility from established powers resistant to change. Lithographs depicting this event highlight the courage required to stand up against injustice. Ultimately, these reformers championed various causes - freedom speech, free press, free soil - all united under a common goal: liberating humanity from oppression.