Anarchists Collection

Sidney Street Siege
Troops in the streets of Stepney, deployed against alleged Russian anarchists in the Siege of Sidney Street Date: 1911

Policemen guarding house in Sidney Street, East London
Policemen guarding the devastated house in Sidney Street, East London, after the Sidney Street Siege (popularly known as the Battle of Stepney) in East London

Anarchist Conspirators in London - Arrest at Club Autonomie
Arrest at Club Autonomie - struggle to handcuff an anarchist. Date: 1894

Riots in Paris (colour litho)
2819080 Riots in Paris (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Paris. A senior police officer is badly injured)

Troubles in Barcelona (colour litho)
2795576 Troubles in Barcelona (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubles in Barcelona)

Anarchy in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd September 1899 (colour litho)
PCT1163144 Anarchy in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd September 1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection

The Wall Street Bomb, New York City, 16th September 1920 (b / w photo)
PNP253878 The Wall Street Bomb, New York City, 16th September 1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Barricade, illustration from L Assiette au Beurre, 6th May 1905 (colour litho)
CHT383157 The Barricade, illustration from L Assiette au Beurre, 6th May 1905 (colour litho) by Naudin, Bernard (1876-1946); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Europes dregs entering the new world (litho)
6005048 Europes dregs entering the new world (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europes dregs entering the new world)

In London, sketches at an East End Club (engraving)
1064305 In London, sketches at an East End Club (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In London, sketches at an East End Club)

Anarchism in London (engraving)
1064299 Anarchism in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anarchism in London)

Riots in Paris (colour litho)
2819081 Riots in Paris (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Paris. Looting of the Church of Saint-Joseph. Pillage de l eglise Saint-Joseph)

The Siege of Waterford, illustration from Cassell
STC385237 The Siege of Waterford, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Pawels, the anarchist (engraving)
1064378 Pawels, the anarchist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pawels, the anarchist)

Anarchist oratory in France (engraving)
1064298 Anarchist oratory in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anarchist oratory in France)

Two noteworthy anarchists, Vaillant, Jose Salvador Franch (engraving)
1064235 Two noteworthy anarchists, Vaillant, Jose Salvador Franch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two noteworthy anarchists, Vaillant)

The Municipal Laboratory outside Paris where anarchist bombs are analysed (engraving)
1064479 The Municipal Laboratory outside Paris where anarchist bombs are analysed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

M Dupuy, Premier of France (engraving)
1048023 M Dupuy, Premier of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Dupuy, Premier of France)

Anarchists in England (litho)
2818486 Anarchists in England (litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anarchists in England. The police raiding the Autonomy Club in London)

The Anarchist Riot in Chicago: A Dynamite Bomb Exploding Among the Police
XJF105346 The Anarchist Riot in Chicago: A Dynamite Bomb Exploding Among the Police, from Harpers Weekly (litho) (b/w photo) by Thulstrup

Carabinieri who save the anarchists gathered in Rapallo for a rally forbidden by the authorities from popular fury
2815106 Carabinieri who save the anarchists gathered in Rapallo for a rally forbidden by the authorities from popular fury (colour litho) by Beltrame

Conspiracy in Russia, a Nihilist Meeting surprised (engraving)
1106982 Conspiracy in Russia, a Nihilist Meeting surprised (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conspiracy in Russia, a Nihilist Meeting surprised)

Chief-Inspector William Melville, who conducted the Autonomie Club Raid (engraving)
1064304 Chief-Inspector William Melville, who conducted the Autonomie Club Raid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chief-Inspector William Melville)

Anarchism in London (engraving)
1064300 Anarchism in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anarchism in London)

The latest bomb outrage in Paris, the scene at the Cafe Terminus at the Gare St Lazare (engraving)
1064281 The latest bomb outrage in Paris, the scene at the Cafe Terminus at the Gare St Lazare (engraving) by English School

Anarchists in Paris, the Bomb Explosion at the Madeleine (litho)
1604639 Anarchists in Paris, the Bomb Explosion at the Madeleine (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anarchists in Paris, the Bomb Explosion at the Madeleine)

Martial Bourdin, who was killed by the bursting of a bomb in Greenwich Park (engraving)
1064303 Martial Bourdin, who was killed by the bursting of a bomb in Greenwich Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martial Bourdin)

Former Dutch sailor who, in revenge against the State, ruins the famous painting in Amsterdam... (colour litho)
2815406 Former Dutch sailor who, in revenge against the State, ruins the famous painting in Amsterdam... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Underground search for evidence of anarchist plots in Barcelona (colour litho)
2818469 Underground search for evidence of anarchist plots in Barcelona (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Barcelona riots (colour litho)
2783691 The Barcelona riots (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barcelona riots)

The Anarchists in Paris, the Trial of Ravachol at the Palais de Justice (engraving)
1056174 The Anarchists in Paris, the Trial of Ravachol at the Palais de Justice (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anarchists in Paris)

Trial of Emile Henry, anarchist (engraving)
1064456 Trial of Emile Henry, anarchist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of Emile Henry, anarchist)

The anarchist outrage at the Madeline, Paris (engraving)
1064353 The anarchist outrage at the Madeline, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The anarchist outrage at the Madeline, Paris)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), poster Los libros anarquistas (Anarchists books) by Ambros

French cartoon, anarchist newspapers
French political cartoon -- Fin du trimestre (End of term) -- a woman is upset to see what she thinks are anarchistic newspapers in her house. 19th century

The Bungalow, Whiteway Colony, Gloucestershire
The Bungalow, Whiteway Colony, near Stroud in Gloucestershire, was established in 1898. A group of Tolstoyan anarchists bought 40 acres of land

1906 / RUSSIA / FUMES
Do I smell something burning? Tsar Nicholas II becomes aware of the fumes of discontent from the Duma and hate from anarchists

Jack Cade attacking London by night. 1450

The unrest in Spain: stormy scenes in Madrid
Spanish infantry charge the strikers who refuse to disperse. Date: 1917

Spanish general strike
Three photographs showing respectively some soldiers charging a group of strikers; the machine gun section installed in the gardens; the infantry, backed up by cavalry

Scots guards at the Siege of Sidney Street
Scots guards on the Streets of London during the Siege of Sidney Street in 1911. Date: 1911

Anarchist Outrages 2
Ravachol (on left) and fellow- anarchists on trial for bomb outrages : Ravachol is spared the guillotine through extenuating circumstances but faces other charges. Date: 1892

Problems of term in Paris, clandestine removal men, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR414751 Problems of term in Paris, clandestine removal men, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 29th October 1911 (colour litho) by French School

The Anarchists in Paris, France, the Trial of Ravachol at the Palais De Justice: some of the Jury Empanelled to Try Ravachol, 1892 Engraving

Anti-immigration caricature showing anarchists, Jews, Russians and Italians dressed in kimonos, being kept out of the United States

NY Armored Motorcycle Squad
New York, New York: c. 1927 A New York City armoured motorcycle squad at the ready in case of trouble due to a rally in Union Square of Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers

The Anarchists In Paris, France, The Trial Of Ravachol At The Palais De Justice: Some Of The Jury Empanelled To Try Ravachol, 1892 Engraving

The Anarchists in Paris, France, the Trial of Ravachol at the Palais De Justice: M
THE ANARCHISTS IN PARIS, FRANCE, THE TRIAL OF RAVACHOL AT THE PALAIS DE JUSTICE: M. GUES, THE PRESIDING JUDGE, ON THE BENCH; RAVACHOL SITTING BETWEEN TWO GUARDS The trial of Ravachol

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"Unraveling the Anarchist Narrative: A Tale of Chaos and Rebellion" In the annals of history, few movements have evoked as much intrigue and controversy as anarchism. From the infamous Sidney Street Siege to the Policemen guarding a house in East London, these snapshots capture moments that defined an era. The Souvenir of the Tottenham Outrage serves as a chilling reminder of anarchist conspirators lurking in London's shadows. Arrests at Club Autonomie shed light on their clandestine gatherings, while French cartoons and anarchist newspapers reveal their propaganda machinery. Across borders, riots engulfed Paris in a fiery display of dissent, depicted vividly in color lithographs. The "Battle of Stepney" froze time with its black-and-white photo, showcasing anarchy's impact on society. Troubles erupted even further in Barcelona - a city synonymous with rebellion - portrayed through striking lithographs capturing chaos on its streets. Le Petit Journal's illustration from 1899 paints a grim picture: anarchy reigning supreme in Paris. Meanwhile, execution by firing squad became the fate for six anarchists in Barcelona; their colorful lithograph immortalizing their final moments. Anarchists knew no bounds when it came to targeting authority figures like Cardinal Archbishop Casanas leaving Barcelona Cathedral – an attack etched forever into history through vibrant hues. Even imprisoned anarchists revolted against oppression within French Guiana’s walls – another chapter written with bold strokes upon canvas. These glimpses into anarchism's tumultuous past remind us that beneath its rebellious facade lies complex narratives shaped by idealism and discontentment, and is through understanding these historical events that we can begin to comprehend why some embraced this ideology so fervently while others fought tirelessly against it. As we reflect upon these images frozen in time, let us not forget how they continue to shape our present-day conversations about power dynamics and societal change. The story of anarchism remains both captivating and cautionary, urging us to question the status quo and seek a more just world.