Socialism Collection

The William Morris Clarion van
A man stands on a Clarion van under a banner reading Socialism talking to a crowd of people congregated around him. One holds a bicycle and other bicycles are visible by the van

The Workers May-Pole, design for a socialist poster
The Workers May-Pole, a design for a socialist poster, with a central allegorical figure, and banners and ribbons labelled with abstract ideas such as Leisure, Solidarity and Humanity. Date: 1894

Soviet propaganda poster by boris parmeev (parmeyev) called under the sun of the motherland we strengthen, ussr, 1970s

Daughter of soviet kirghizia 1948 painting by semyon chuikov, socialist realism

French poster, The Future Lies in Socialism
A French poster which declares that The Future Lies in Socialism, showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to the octopus monster of commercialism, foreign gold

The first Co-operative shop to be opened in Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1844 (litho)
7157581 The first Co-operative shop to be opened in Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1844 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rosa Luxemburg, Marxist activist in Germany
Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919), Marxist activist in Germany. Date: early 20th century

Soviet leader Joseph Stalin planning strategy in the Kremlin during the Second World War, 1941-1945 (colour litho)
6029795 Soviet leader Joseph Stalin planning strategy in the Kremlin during the Second World War, 1941-1945 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soviet poster celebrating three years since the Russian Revolution, 1920 (colour litho)
PNP367380 Soviet poster celebrating three years since the Russian Revolution, 1920 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Dennis Skinner, Labour MP for Bolsover, Derbyshire
Dennis Edward Skinner (b 1932), Labour politician, MP for Bolsover since 1970. Well known for his outspoken remarks in parliament, for which he has been suspended more than ten times

Vote Against Monsieur Vautour, by Paul Joncat (poster)
5669339 Vote Against Monsieur Vautour, by Paul Joncat (poster) by Joncat, Paul (fl.1910s); (add.info.: Vote Against Monsieur Vautour, Poster of the Socialist Party)

The family tree of modern socialism, 1906. Creator: Anonymous master
The family tree of modern socialism, 1906. Private Collection

French poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO)
A French poster for the Socialist Party SFIO (French Section of the Workers International), showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to a degenerate capitalist kneeling down to

Friedrich Nietzsche, caricature
Friedrich Nietzsche. Caricature of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). Nietzsche devised a new system of values to account for the advances in biology and psychology

Lenin declaring soviet power by v, serov, original version

A GARLAND FOR MAY DAY, 1913. A Garland for May day [The Many Arguments for Socialism]. Drawing by Walter Crane, 1913

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in the May Day Parade, Mexico City, 1st May 1929 (b / w photo)
473534 Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in the May Day Parade, Mexico City, 1st May 1929 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info)

Vive la Commune! An English tribute to the French commune dedicated to the workers of both countries, 1888. Private Collection

Harold Wilson, British Labour Prime Minister
Harold Wilson (1916-1995), British Labour Prime Minister from 1964-1970 and 1974-1976. Date: mid-1960s

Cartoon, The Church and Stage Guild -- Playful Kittens! The Church and Stage Guild was formed in May 1879, with a view to breaking down prejudice against the theatre and its performers

Proudhon, Pierre Joseph (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist
Pierre Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist. Colored engraving

A girl: metro-builder 1937 painting by a, samokhvalov (1894 - 1971), socialist realism

Soviet propaganda banner with likenesses of lenin, engels, and marx in leningrad, ussr, 1960s, the banner reads forward to the victory of communism!

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

John Maclean, Scottish teacher and revolutionary socialist
John Maclean (1879-1923), Scottish schoolteacher and revolutionary Marxist socialist. He was imprisoned for his opposition to the First World War, and lost his teaching post

Under the Banner of Lenin, 1933 (poster)
3507807 Under the Banner of Lenin, 1933 (poster) by Klogis, Gustav (1895-1938); (add.info.: Under the Banner of Lenin Soviet Russian propaganda poster, by Gustav Klogis, (1895-1938)

The Triumph of Labour (engraving)
5198658 The Triumph of Labour (engraving) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Labour)

You are not yet a member of the cooperative - sign up immediately!, 1927-1928. Private Collection

George Woodcock, TUC General Secretary
George Woodcock (1904-1979), British trade unionist and TUC General Secretary from 1960 to 1969. Date: 1963

Sidney Webb, socialist, economist and reformer
Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (1859-1947), British socialist, economist, reformer and co-founder of the London School of Economics. 1920

Alfred Onions, Welsh Labour MP
Alfred Onions (1858-1921), Welsh Labour MP for Caerphilly and Treasurer of the South Wales Miners Federation

V, i, lenin with parley christensen, 1920 usa presidential candidate representing the farmer labor party, meeting in his study in moscow, november of 1921

Lenin in moscow on march 2-6, 1919

A banner of lenin on the side of a building overlooking two elderly women sitting on a park bench in leningrad, ussr, 1960s

Conservative Van
10th December 1907: A Conservative Party van during electioneering in the provinces. The slogan reads; Socialism Denies Liberty. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Monument to joseph stalin in front of the mechanization pavillion of the all-union agricultural exhibit in moscow, 1941

Builders of communism a soviet poster from 1967

Che Guevara Mural Painting, Centro Habana, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Che Guevara Portrait in Varadero, Matanzas Province, Cuba

The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism
527256 The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism and, at the general election of January 1910, their parliamentary majority was sharply cut

Albert Thomas speaking to Russian Soldiers at the end of the First World War, 1917 (b/w photo)
5304527 Albert Thomas speaking to Russian Soldiers at the end of the First World War, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of Albert Thomas (1878-1932) a French Socialist

Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1)
5668996 Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info)

Lloyd George (1863-1945): Conservative poster, against Old Age Pensions, 1905-6
BAL11545 Lloyd George (1863-1945): Conservative poster, against Old Age Pensions, 1905-6; Private Collection.

The Tolpuddle Martyrs, 1834 (litho)
8656115 The Tolpuddle Martyrs, 1834 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tolpuddle Martyrs, Dorset, 1834)

Russian delegation to the Anglo-Russian Conference, 1925 (b/w photo)
8673335 Russian delegation to the Anglo-Russian Conference, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arthur Pugh, British trade unionist (b/w photo)
8673331 Arthur Pugh, British trade unionist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Pugh (1870-1955), British trade unionist

Ben Tillett, British trade unionist (b/w photo)
8673326 Ben Tillett, British trade unionist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ben Tillett (1860-1943), British trade unionist and politician

Wasted Effort (colour litho)
8673243 Wasted Effort (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wasted Effort)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Socialism: From Workers' Empowerment to Revolutionary Ideals" Socialism, a concept that has sparked both admiration and controversy throughout history, encompasses a diverse range of ideas and movements, and is symbolized by powerful images such as "The Workers May-Pole, " an emblematic design for a socialist poster celebrating the unity and strength of working-class individuals. In North Korea's capital city, Pyongyang, we find a painting showcasing the Great Leaders Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung. This artwork represents their vision in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), highlighting their role as guiding figures in shaping society according to socialist principles. Moving back in time to the Soviet Union during the 1970s, we encounter Boris Parmeev's propaganda poster titled "Under the Sun of The Motherland We Strengthen. " This piece captures the spirit of collective effort under socialism, emphasizing national unity and progress towards common goals. Taking another step into history brings us to Rochdale, Lancashire in 1844 when Co-operative shops emerged as pioneers in implementing socialist ideals. The first Co-operative shop opened there, marking an important milestone on the path towards economic equality and fair distribution. Semyon Chuikov's painting "Daughter of Soviet Kirghizia" showcases socialist realism—a genre prevalent during Stalinist times—depicting ordinary people engaged in everyday activities with pride and purpose. Such art aimed to inspire citizens by portraying an idealized version of life under socialism. France has also played a significant role in promoting socialism through iconic posters like "The Future Lies In Socialism. " These visuals captured public attention while advocating for social justice reforms within French society. Rosa Luxemburg emerges as one prominent figure among many Marxist activists who passionately fought for workers' rights and social change in Germany. Her legacy continues to inspire those seeking alternatives to capitalist systems worldwide.