Societies Collection (#100)

Public notice advising caution to people thinking of joining illegal societies or unions, early 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Frontispiece From Societes Secretes, Les Francs Ma

Initiation Of An Illuminatus. From Societes Secretes, Les Francs Ma

Initiation Of A French Mason Into The Brotherhood, In The Late 19Th Century. From Societes Secretes, Les Francs Ma

Masonic Frontispiece. From The Book The Connoisseur Illustrated Published 1903

Ballinamuck, County Longford, Ireland, Pikeman Statue

Christmas In Dublin, Henry Street At Night, Dublin, Ireland

Darby & Joan Club
The Darby & Joan Club, Scratchley House, Thornton Heath, Surrey, where lucky members can enjoy old time sequence dancing, whist, bingo, snooker or darts... Date: 1970s

Camel ride at London Zoo on a sunny day. Date: circa 1910

Photo of the Queen of Spain and her brothers, the Tatler
Full page black and white photograph of Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain and her brothers in the Tatler of 8th December 1909

The Traitor by E Hill-Mitchelson
Promotional postcard for The Traitor by E. Hill-Mitchelson. First produced as A Judas in Wigan, 27th July & Theatre Royal, Stratford, 23rd January 1903. Col

Photo of Baroness von Hutten in the Tatler
Black and white full page photograph of Baroness von Hutten in the Tatler of 22nd December 1909. Born Bettina Riddle in Erie, Pennsylvania, she married Friedrich Karl August

OSTADE, Adriaen van (1610-1684). The Tavern. 17th c. Dutch school. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. GERMANY. SAXONY. Dresden. Staatliche Kunstsammlungen (State Art Collections Dresden )

N. U. W. S.s Demonstration Kendal Keswick
N.U.W.S.S Demonstration Kendal Keswick. N.U.W.S.S demonstration with banners of societies from Cumberland, Kendal, Ambleside, Carslisle, Keswick and North Western Federation

The Cocoa Tree Club
The exterior of the Cocoa Tree Club building, of which Lord Byron was a member. It was originally a Tory chocolate house and also famous for once being the Jacobite Party H.Q. Date: early 1930s

Brightside and Carbrook Co-operative Society Ltd. Committee Members, , 1903
Back row, left to right: J. Dimberline, A.H. Bedford, A.J. Foulstone, J. Firth. Centre row, left to right: T. Hemmings, J. Hawkin s, J.G. Nagle, W. Edwards, J. Waddell, T.E. Bullock

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"Societies: Unveiling the Tapestry of History" Step into a world steeped in tradition and secrecy, where bonds are forged and legacies are created. From the Masonic Certificate adorned with symbols of ancient wisdom to Edward Benjamin Herberete's captivating Hunt scenes, they have long been woven into the fabric of our existence. Travel back to medieval England as you explore the Manuscript Add, an exquisite depiction of Carta Magna (1212), a pivotal moment in shaping democracy. Discover the regalia that adorns Freemasons during their initiation rituals, symbolizing unity and brotherhood. The New Athenaeum Club (1820) stands as a testament to intellectual pursuits and camaraderie among scholars, and is here that ideas were exchanged freely, sparking innovation and progress. Millicent Fawcett's Women's Suffrage movement fought tirelessly for equality, leaving an indelible mark on society. Witness Sister Marjorie Barnard's triumph through her Independent Order of Rechabites Temperance Knowledge Examination certificate from 1937—a testament to dedication towards sobriety and social responsibility. Experience the mystique surrounding the initiation ceremony of a freemason—an event shrouded in symbolism and rites passed down through generations. The Lunar Society illuminates minds with its gatherings under moonlit skies—where great thinkers converged to discuss science, philosophy, and industry. Indulge your senses at a Masonic Banquet—a feast fit for kings where bonds are strengthened over fine dining experiences. Witness firsthand the reception of an Apprentice—the beginning steps towards mastery within secret societies. Immerse yourself in history at Reform Club Saloon (1840), where political discourse shaped nations' destinies—a place where societal reform was passionately debated by intellectuals who sought change for all. Societies hold secrets untold yet offer glimpses into our shared past—unraveling tales that continue to shape our present.