Speaker Collection (#18)

Medieval bores and boars: after the feast
Three men at the end of a medieval feast: an abbot bores his neighbour, while his other guest tries not to fall asleep. A monk carries away a boars head on a platter out of the hall. Date: Medieval

SIII Wolseley 18 / 85 traffic car
A 1947 SIII Wolseley traffic car, complete with radio transmitter and loudspeaker, parks up alongside a huge queue of people. Date: circa 1947

Republican Club, Paris
At a Red Republican club in Paris, a speaker exhorts his comrades to defend the Commune against the government forces. Date: 1871

Political speech in Hampstead, 1940s
A candidate from the Hampstead Conservative Unionist Association makes a speech outdoors from a pedestal to an attentive audience of exactly two. 1940s

Street scene with striking men
A street scene with striking men demanding more pay

French Election Meeting
An appreciative crowd clap and cheer a speaker standing in front of crossed tricolore flags at an election meeting in France Date: 1902

EDISON PHONOGRAPH AD, 1899. American advertisement for the Edison Concert Phonograph, 1899

RADIO ADVERTISEMENT, 1930. American catalog advertisement, 1930, for radio receivers sold by a Chicago, Illinois, distributor

RADIO ADVERTISEMENT, 1956. American advertisement for a Motorola radio, 1956

Soldering a loudspeaker. Wires being soldered onto the connectors of an audio loudspeaker. The soldering iron (top left to centre)

Earphone in an ear
Earphone in place in an ear

Dismantled loudspeaker. This is a device that is designed to convert electrical signals into sound waves. The two fixed components are the permanent magnet (black)

Home-made 8080 computer

Speaker cabinet

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION, 1917. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin addressing a meeting of the Second All-Russian Congress of Soviets at the Smolny Institute in Petrograd shortly after the start of the Bolshevik

SILENT FILM: RADIO, 1920s. William Desmond in a still from an American silent film of the 1920s

TRIS SPEAKER (1888-1958). American baseball player. Photographed 1916-26 as a member of the Cleveland Indians

Grover Cleveland at a banquet, 1889
Former president Grover Cleveland speaking at a banquet, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HOUS2A-00130
Rural July Fourth celebration, with patriotic speeches, dancing, and socializing, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PPRE2A-00002
President Lincolns address on the battlefield at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

PPRE2A-00037
President Lincoln giving his speech at the Gettysburg battlefield during the Civil War. Color lithograph 19th century

Patrick Henry speaking in the Virginia Assembly
" Give me liberty or give me death" speech of Patrick Henry in Viginia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sunday afternoon, Victoria Park
A Sunday afternoon lecture in Victoria Park, London. A well-dressed crowd listen to a speaker from the nearby Oxford House

Traffic Accident Group car
A late 1940s Traffic Accident Group car, which was manned by two police officers, with two solo motorcyclists accompanying it

Refugees WWII
Refugees gather to hear speaker during World War II

French parliament
The opening of the parliamentary session. M. le Duc de Broglie reads a message from the president of the Republic at the rostrum of the National Meeting

The Reis Telephone system
The Reis Telephone System (developed by Johann Philipp Reis, 1834 - 1874), demonstrated to the Physical Society in Frankfurt in 1861. Reis speaker worked by magnetostriction

The General Strike: Listening to speakers in Hyde Park
Labours May Day in London: Listening to the open-air speaker in Hyde Park during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts

Sketches of the Socialist Meeting in Trafalgar Square, 1886
Engraving showing a series of sketches of the Socialist Meeting in Trafalgar Square, London, in November 1886. The images show (clockwise from top left)

Arthur Wellesley Peel (1829-1912)
Engraving of Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel, Speaker of the House of Commons; MP for Warwick at the time of this portrait

Dollar in Trouble / 1933
Americas false optimism at the time of the depression - not noticing the leak in the dollar balloon blue skies ahead are promised

Sergeant at Arms / Commons
Members bow, as the speaker, accompanied by the Sergeant at Arms enters the House during the State Opening of Parliament

Humanitarian Deism
A speaker in Hyde Park, at Speakers Corner orates to a listening crowd in 1912. Since 1872, people have been allowed to speak at Speakers Corner on any subject they want

William Boyd Carpenter
WILLIAM BOYD William Boyd Carpenter, Bishop of Ripon, royal chaplain and clerk of the closet to Edward VII and George V. Created KCVO in 1912. Great orator

Soldiers Hear Speaker
Soldiers at Petrograd listen as a speaker tells them what a splendid thing the revolution is

Cyrano and his Nose
CYRANO DE BERGERAC When his nose is mocked, he reproaches the speaker for his lack of ingenuity in making insulting remarks, and suggests a few

Dorothy Jeffrey / Cornish
DOROTHY JEFFREY (nee Pentreath) Allegedly the last speaker of Cornish

Upright Telephone 1897
This hand-held instrument replaces the pillar model, with a lift-off combined receiver and speaker, standard for all future models

Lecture / British Museum
A lecture in the Assyrian Gallery of the British Museum. The speaker points towards one of the massive carved Lion supports removed by Layard from excavations at Nineveh

Radiola Portable, 1924
The Portable (well, sort of) RADIOLA receiver, loud speaker and amplifier

Wellington Praised
The duke of Wellington stands at the bar of the House of Commons to receive the congratulations of the Speaker on his victory at Vimiero, Peninsula campaign

Ireland Parnell Ejected
By order of the Speaker, Charles Stewart Parnell is removed from the Commons by the sergeant-at-arms for obstruction. Date: 3 February 1881

Robert Winthrop
ROBERT CHARLES WINTHROP American politician, speaker of the House 1847-49

Japanese Women Strikers
A speaker at a meeting of Japanese women strikers

Spencer Wilmington
SPENCER COMPTON earl of WILMINGTON statesman, Speaker of the Commons

Pyne - Speaker Commons
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS Chosen by his fellows, he has no vote except a casting vote should the House be exactly divided. Date: 1808

Irish Mps Expelled
The conduct of the Irish Home Rulers in Parliament leads to their expulsion by the Speaker

John Evelyn Denison
JOHN EVELYN DENISON Viscount Ossington, Speaker of the House of Commons

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"Captivating the Masses: The Timeless Power of the Speaker" From the iconic RCA Victor trademark featuring Nipper the dog to William Pitt the Younger's impassioned address in Parliament, speakers have always held a special place in history. They possess an innate ability to captivate and inspire, leaving an indelible mark on society. Step back into c1920 with an American lithograph poster showcasing Nipper, forever associated with RCA Victor. This beloved image symbolizes not only a brand but also the profound connection between music and emotions that they can evoke. Imagine being transported to The Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium alive with energy as a speaker takes center stage. Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square or Suffragette Votes for Women Meeting demonstrates how speakers have played pivotal roles in advocating for social change throughout history. Even political leaders like Vladimir Lenin recognized the power of their words. In Irakliy Toidze's oil painting "Lenin Rallying the People, " we witness Lenin harnessing his oratory skills to mobilize masses towards revolution, and are not limited to grand stages; they have been present even in more intimate settings. An 18th-century artwork depicting a smoking club reminds us that discussions and debates were not exclusive to formal assemblies but also took place among friends sharing ideas over tobacco-filled rooms. The fight for women's rights has seen countless powerful speeches delivered by courageous individuals who dared challenge societal norms. A glimpse into a Women's Rights Demo from 1906 showcases their determination and resilience against all odds. In times of emergencies, it is often through loudspeakers that crucial information reaches our ears swiftly and efficiently. Early fire brigade street alarms served as vital tools for public safety, reminding us that they are essential beyond just entertainment or politics. Lastly, let us not forget historic moments such as The Opening of Parliament depicted in a lithograph, where speakers set the tone for governance and democracy.