Speaker Collection (page 5)

Une Seance A La Societe De Geographie Commerciale De Paris (engraving)
2783169 Une Seance A La Societe De Geographie Commerciale De Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Standards of Weight and Measure (engraving)
1614817 Standards of Weight and Measure (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standards of Weight and Measure)

Colonel John Brown, Chairman of the British Legion, addressing an open-air gathering

William E Pussyfoot Johnson, American prohibitionist
William Eugene Pussyfoot Johnson (1862-1945), American campaigner against the consumption of alcohol, seated (right) at a table during an alcohol prohibition meeting in Britain. 1919

The Right Honourable Arthur Wellesley Peel, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving)
1623483 The Right Honourable Arthur Wellesley Peel, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches at the Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1595101 Sketches at the Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Opening of Parliament)

The Light Side of St Stephens (engraving)
1042444 The Light Side of St Stephens (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light Side of St Stephen s)

The Speakers of the House of Commons during Her Majestys Reign (engraving)
1038996 The Speakers of the House of Commons during Her Majestys Reign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dos for Public Speakers by H. M. Bateman
Dos for Public Speakersfrom the Public Speaking Club of America visualised by the cartoonist H. M. Bateman. Date: 1912

The Late Sir Js Goldie Taubman (engraving)
1063996 The Late Sir Js Goldie Taubman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir Js Goldie Taubman)

A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving)
1046432 A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887)

Joseph Hodges Choate - American Ambassador to the UK
His X cellency. Joseph Hodges Choate (1832-1917) - The American Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1899-1905) - very popular

Cromwell dissolving the English Parliament
This illustration shows Cromwell asserting his authority in dissolving the English Rump Parliament on 20 April 1653. He is shown ordering the removal of the golden mace from Parliament. 1653

The Late President Garfield (engraving)
1054633 The Late President Garfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late President Garfield)

The Ministry of New South Wales (engraving)
1045167 The Ministry of New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ministry of New South Wales)

Charles Dickens, 1858 (engraving)
3709404 Charles Dickens, 1858 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) English novelist. About to begin a public reading

Sketches at the Great Meeting at Bingley Hall, Birmingham (engraving)
1611612 Sketches at the Great Meeting at Bingley Hall, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Great Meeting at Bingley Hall)

The Right Honourable H W B Brand, the New Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving)
1613551 The Right Honourable H W B Brand, the New Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable H W B Brand)

The Religious Struggle in France, An Episode of the Uprising in Brittany Against the Congregation Law (colour litho)
2798582 The Religious Struggle in France, An Episode of the Uprising in Brittany Against the Congregation Law (colour litho) by Beltrame

Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure (engraving)
1590995 Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A street hawker entertains with a gramophone, transported in a pram (sepia photo)
STC347653 A street hawker entertains with a gramophone, transported in a pram (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Inauguration of a Monument, 1905 (oil on canvas)
CHT293664 Inauguration of a Monument, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

William Lenthal, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving)
560393 William Lenthal, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Lenthal, Speaker of the House of Commons)

Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament
LLM456005 Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament)

Election meeting in Ireland, 1825, illustration from Cassell
STC393312 Election meeting in Ireland, 1825, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Cato the Elder (234-149 BC) in a toga (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI177981 Cato the Elder (234-149 BC) in a toga (stone) (b/w photo) by Roman; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Alinari

O Connell at the meeting at Trim, illustration from Cassells
IL370538 O Connell at the meeting at Trim, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Wollen

Politics in Battersea, 1910 (litho)
STC373341 Politics in Battersea, 1910 (litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: A street orator speaks against John Burns, MP for Battersea)

St. Genevieve reassuring the Parisians during the approach of Attila
STC358097 St. Genevieve reassuring the Parisians during the approach of Attila, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Fiorillo, E

Past and Present Speakers (engraving)
2772733 Past and Present Speakers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Past and Present Speakers)

Opening of Parliament, "The Speaker comes!"(engraving)
1622380 Opening of Parliament, " The Speaker comes!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament, " The Speaker comes)

The New Speaker of the House of Commons, the Right Honourable John Evelyn Denison (engraving)
1587525 The New Speaker of the House of Commons, the Right Honourable John Evelyn Denison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Speakers Parliamentary Levee (engraving)
1587412 The Speakers Parliamentary Levee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speakers Parliamentary Levee)

Meeting of unemployed workers on Tower Hill, London (litho)
6014300 Meeting of unemployed workers on Tower Hill, London (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of unemployed workers on Tower Hill, London)

Socialist orator being taken to the police station after making a speech at the Worlds End inn, Chelsea, London (litho)
6014204 Socialist orator being taken to the police station after making a speech at the Worlds End inn, Chelsea, London (litho) by Ward

The Meeting of the Unions on Newhall Hill, Birmingham, 16th May 1832 (oil on canvas)
BIR2103 The Meeting of the Unions on Newhall Hill, Birmingham, 16th May 1832 (oil on canvas) by Haydon, Benjamin Robert (1786-1846); 71.1x91.7 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Sketch of the Interior of St Stephens, as it now Stands, pub
2966831 Sketch of the Interior of St Stephens, as it now Stands, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub
2966808 The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Study of Profiles and an Orator (collage on paper)
XKH141664 Study of Profiles and an Orator (collage on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); 32x25.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Demosthenes (engraving)
816189 Demosthenes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes (384-322 BC)

The Speaker of the House of Commons announcing his Retirement (engraving)
2772649 The Speaker of the House of Commons announcing his Retirement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Speaker of the House of Commons crossing St Georges Hall on his Way to the House of Lords (engraving)
2772605 The Speaker of the House of Commons crossing St Georges Hall on his Way to the House of Lords (engraving) by English School

House of Commons (colour litho)
3643273 House of Commons (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of Commons. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Conference against alcoholism at Fresnes Prison, France (colour litho)
2782363 Conference against alcoholism at Fresnes Prison, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conference against alcoholism at Fresnes Prison)

Female party (colour photo)
2800704 Female party (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female party. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Speaker of the House of Commons (coloured engraving)
610514 Speaker of the House of Commons (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speaker of the House of Commons)

Patrick Henry (hand coloured engraving)
PNP325973 Patrick Henry (hand coloured engraving) by Longacre, James Barton (1794-1869) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meeting of washerwomen in Hyde Park, 1891, illustration from Cassell
STC385359 Meeting of washerwomen in Hyde Park, 1891, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

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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.