Unionist Collection (#9)

St Louis, James Buchanan Eads earliest ironclad gunboat employed by Unionist (northern) side in American Civil War 1861-1865. Sunk by torpedo in 1863. Engraving

William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891) American soldier. In American Civil War 1861-65, one of the Unionist (northern) generals. Engraving

Don Carlos Buell (1818-1898) Unionist (northern) general in American Civil War 1861-1865

George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885) American army officer. General on Unionist (Northern) side during American Civil War 1861-1865

Off For the War Unionist (northern) soldier bidding farewell to his family before leaving for the American Civil War. After lithograph by Currier & Ives

American Civil War 1861-1865: George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885) American army officer in 1861 when Commander-in-Chief of Unionist (Northern) forces, a position he held for five months

American Civil War 1861-1865: Destruction of the Confederate (Southern) flotilla by Unionist armoured gunboats at Memphis, Tennessee, July 1862. Wood engraving

Ulysses Simpson Grant (1822-1885) American soldier: 18th president of USA, in Civil War commander of Unionist (northern) forces from 1864. American Civil War 1861-1865. Signature. Engraving

President Lincoln writing the Proclamation of Freedom, l January 1863. Lithograph after painting by Blythe. A bust of Lincolns Unionist predecessor Andrew Jackson is on the mantelpiece

Different loyalties: Trade unionist telling fellow munitions worker he is being disloyal to the Union by working so hard. His workmate says he d sooner be a traitor to the union than to his country

Trade Unionist telling Mr Punch that he will strike first and negotiate afterwards. Cartoon from Punch, London, 5 June 1912

Ambrose Everett Burnside (1824-81) American soldier: Unionist general in American Civil War. His style of facial hair was called Burnsides and is now known as sideburns. Engraving

Arthur Greenwood (1880-1954) economist, trade unionist and prominent British Labour (socialist) politician, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Active 1920-1947

0390001176
Joseph Arch (1826-1919) English Trade Unionist, politician and agricultural worker. Founder of National Union of Farm Labourers

William Tecumseh Sherman monument in Sherman Square in Washington, D. C. United States of America, North America
William Tecumseh Sherman monument in Sherman Square in Washington, D.C. United States of America, North America

Ireland, Belfast, unionist museum

Ireland, Belfast, statue near museum

Ireland, Belfast, pub

Ireland, Belfast, Museum

Satire on Irish Home Rule - Husband punched by wife (who in Green symbolises one side of the Irish struggle). The Irish Home Rule Movement came to an end at the outset of World War One

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

Leavenworth, Kansas, United States of America, North America

Pro-Union meeting in Louisiana, 1866
Secret meeting of southern pro-Unionists in Louisiana, 1866. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Creative ways of electioneering, 1910
A model dreadnought emblazoned with posters and the candidates names encourages voters in Taunton in Somerset, while boats in Portsmouth are smothered with posters for the Unionist candidate

Canvassing for Votes in Derby, 1910
Three images depicting candidates canvassing for votes in Derby during the General Election of 1910. At half-time, the Unionist candidates walk across the ground in the match between Derby County

Tom Titt / John Burns
John Elliot Burns. British trade unionist and politician

Tom Titt / Will Thorne
William James Thorne, known as Will Thorne. British trade unionist, activist and one of the first Labour Members of Parliament

Irish Unionist Meeting in London, 1886
Engraving showing the Great Unionist Meeting at Her Majestys Opera House, Haymarket, London, April 1886. A patriotic audience (bottom) acclaims Earl Cowper (centre, standing)

H. M. Stanleys meeting with Forest Pygmies, Central Africa
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-America explorer and journalist, meeting with some forest pygmies, during one of his expeditions to Central Africa

Sir Robert Horne (1871-1940)
Photograph of Sir Robert S. Horne, then Conservative-Unionist MP for Hillhead, Glasgow, and Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1922

President Jefferson Davis bidding farewell to his escort, 18
Image showing the President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, and bidding farewell to his escort at the end of the American Civil War, 1865

Andrew Bonar Law MP, (1858-1923)
Portrait of Andrew Bonar Law, the Scottish Statesman, Unionist MP and Prime Minister, made in 1923

A Member of H. M. Stanleys expedition threatening a baggage
Engraving showing a member of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone threatening a baggage porter, Central Africa, 1871

H. M. Stanleys Expedition crossing the Makata Swamp, Central
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition crossing the Makata swamp in Central Africa, 1871. In October 1869

Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl of Bewdley, with some Constituents
Photograph showing Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), Conservative Politician (centre), talking to some of his Bewdley Constituents at the annual meeting of the Bewdley Divisional Unionist Association

The Civil War in America: retreat of the Federalists (Unioni
Minor battle at Balls Bluff, showing the retreat of the Unionist soldiers into the river

The Civil War in America: Hatteras spit with the wreck of th
Panorama of a wreck at sea from the American civil war, Unionist ship, City of New York

The Civil war in America. gallant charge of Federal (Unionis
Federal (Unionist) troops charge into Fairfax to release two Federal prisoners about to be hanged by the Confederates, on 31st May 1861

Battle on the James River; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving showing the Texans of Longstreets Corps retaking the outer line of entrenchments, on the south side of the James River, from the Unionist army

Confederate sharpshooters firing at a supply train, American
This lively and vivid sketch shows Confederate snipers attacking a Unionist wagon train, near the Tennessee River, 1863. The wagon train was trying to supply local Union troops

The Civil war in America. Attack by Federal gun boats on For
Federal gun boats attacking Confederate Fort McAllister, reflecting the increasing success of the Unionist Navy under Flag Officer Farragut

American Civil War: Colonel Fitch and the 46th Indiana volun
Unionist soldiers storm the battery at Fort St Charles, Arkansas

Union Recruitment in New York; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving showing the recruitment of German and Irish emigrants into the Unionist Army, on the Battery at New York, during the American Civil War

Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the British-US explorer and journalist, pictured in 1878. In October 1869, Stanley was sent by James Gordon Bennett (the owner of the New York Herald)

Ben Tillett / Vfair 1908
BENJAMIN TILLETT English Labour leader, trades unionist and MP, seen here with JOHN WARD

The Cover of The Graphic, H. M. Stanley Issue, 1890
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the British-US explorer and journalist, in typical exploration attire and pose

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Unionist: A Historical Portrait of Resilience and Unity" In the realm of politics, the term "unionist" has been associated with various influential figures throughout history. One such notable individual was the Earl of Clarendon, whose astute leadership left an indelible mark on British society. His presence in Vanity Fair's iconic caricatures, masterfully crafted by Spy, showcased his unwavering commitment to upholding traditional values. During the tumultuous times of Ulster in 1914, a patriotic postcard emerged as a symbol of unity. It depicted Edward Carson, captured in a timeless black and white photograph exuding determination and resolve. Alongside him stood William Clive Bridgeman, 1st Viscount Bridgeman – their alliance serving as a testament to their shared vision for Ulster. The Bulldog will not submit to Home Rule - this oath echoed across Ulster during those turbulent years. The unionists' steadfast refusal to yield resonated deeply within their hearts; it became synonymous with their unyielding spirit against any threat to their cherished traditions. George Woodcock's tenure as TUC General Secretary further exemplified the unionist cause beyond Ireland's borders. His tireless efforts bridged gaps between workers' rights and national identity – an embodiment of solidarity that transcended boundaries. From Belfast to Ulster, unionism found its roots firmly planted amidst rich Irish soil. Its influence extended far beyond political realms; it permeated every facet of life within these vibrant communities. Even across oceans, unionism held sway over diverse landscapes. The Battle of Pea Ridge in Arkansas served as a vivid reminder that its principles were not confined solely to one region or time period – they spanned continents and eras alike. Ulster Day marked a pivotal moment when collective voices rose together from Ireland's heartland – Belfast pulsating with fervor and determination like never before. Unionists united, their unwavering resolve echoing through the streets of Ulster.