Anti War Collection

Billy Bragg Singer at war demonstration along with Ken Livingstone MP

Anti-War meeting, 8 Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Anti-War meeting, 1914. A Socialist anti-war rally against World War I in Union Square, New York City

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942-2016), was an African-American professional boxer and activist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942-2016), was an African-American professional boxer and activist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942-2016), was an African-American professional boxer and activist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942-2016), was an African-American professional boxer and activist

No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

No More Peace 1, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace 1, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

No More Peace, Lawrence, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, Lawrence, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

No More Peace 2, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace 2, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, Roslyn, NY, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Johnny Johnson, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Johnny Johnson, [1930s]. Poster for a play. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Woman Suffrage - Group Before Capitol, 2 Apr 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Group Before Capitol, 2 Apr 1917. Anti-war protesters at the U.S. Capitol rallying against President Wilson's speech to Congress asking for a declaration of war

Departure of English Members of the Peace Congress for Frankfort, 1850. Creator: W. T
Departure of English Members of the Peace Congress for Frankfort, 1850. The friends of peace, from various countries in Europe, and from the United States of America

National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo)
4072608 National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo) by National Photo Company (c.1850-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Lennon and Yoko Ono on stage at the Lyceum. John was playing live for the first time since 1966. Yoko is in the bag. December 1969 Z12137

Gerry Adams Leader Of Provisional Irish Republican Army with Ken Livingstone and Danny Morrison at Moyard Estate Circa 1983

Keir Hardie gives a speech in Trafalgar Square, London, 2 August 1914, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Keir Hardie speaking at a peace rally in Trafalgar Square, London, 2 August 1914, (1933). James Keir Hardie (1856-1915) was a Scottish trade unionist and founder member of the Labour Party

War Protesters, Washington DC, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
3964007 War Protesters, Washington DC, c.1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

War Protesters, Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974338 War Protesters, Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Meeting of the Minds
Michael Castellano

Portia Willis at head of Womens Peace Parade, New York, 1914 (b / w photo)
5055783 Portia Willis at head of Womens Peace Parade, New York, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Womens Peace Parade down Fifth Avenue, New York, 1914 (b / w photo)
4072613 Womens Peace Parade down Fifth Avenue, New York, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Voice of Heaven (litho)
7149614 Voice of Heaven (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voice of Heaven. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Duel End? Honour is Satisfied (litho)
7149609 Duel End? Honour is Satisfied (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duel End? Honour is Satisfied)

Modern Science and Prehistoric Savagery (litho)
7149610 Modern Science and Prehistoric Savagery (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Science and Prehistoric Savagery)

Spread of Terror (litho)
7149607 Spread of Terror (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spread of Terror. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Krupp Canons of Faith (litho)
7149612 Krupp Canons of Faith (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krupp Canons of Faith. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

City of the Faith (litho)
7149615 City of the Faith (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of the Faith. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Kultur Protector (litho)
7149613 Kultur Protector (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kultur Protector. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Wonders of Science (litho)
7149605 Wonders of Science (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wonders of Science. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

The Goose Step, or the March of Civilisation (litho)
7149602 The Goose Step, or the March of Civilisation (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goose Step, or the March of Civilisation)

The Prussian Circe (litho)
7149604 The Prussian Circe (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussian Circe. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Poster for the First National Peace Congress, Mexico, 16-20 May 1951 (litho)
5232333 Poster for the First National Peace Congress, Mexico, 16-20 May 1951 (litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Johnny get your gun
The Caption is Johnny get your gun! Mabel Lucie is perhaps unwittingly relating this card to the anti-war novel Johnny got his gun published in 1938 in which a soldier loses all his limbs in

War, 1910 (aquatint engraving)
AFC198092 War, 1910 (aquatint engraving) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 32.1x36.4 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Votez Spartacus, Spartacist League election poster, 1918 (colour litho)
CHT212457 Votez Spartacus, Spartacist League election poster, 1918 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldiers - Gas masks - War
Socialist Anti-War Front pamphlet cover illustration: War! and the workers Socialist Anti-War Front, London Section, circa 1930 Date: circa 1930

Hyde Park, Londons great auditorium for free speech: an anti-war meeting (b / w photo)
3637334 Hyde Park, Londons great auditorium for free speech: an anti-war meeting (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hyde Park)

Effusions of a Pot of Porter, or Ministerial Conjurations for Supporting the War
NCO190182 Effusions of a Pot of Porter, or Ministerial Conjurations for Supporting the War, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Olive Schreiner (1855-1920), 1893 (b / w photo)
736367 Olive Schreiner (1855-1920), 1893 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Olive Schreiner)

National Peace Poster Stamps, featuring student peace posters, 1935-1940 (litho)
5906426 National Peace Poster Stamps, featuring student peace posters, 1935-1940 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Peace Poster Stamps)

Sylvia Pankhurst speaking at a No More War movement meeting held at the Bull Ring in Birmingham. Circa 1930

Portrait of Miss Sylvia Pankhurst, an English campaigner for the suffragette movement and, later, an activist in the cause of anti-fascism. May 1938

Sylvia Pankhurst attending a dinner with fellow Suffragettes. February 1928

Veteran Philosopher Bertrand Russell braved todays Arctic weather to address a meeting to several thousand supporters of the " Ban the bomb" movement at a protest meeting in Trafalgar

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"Voices of Peace: A Historical Journey Against War" In the fight against war, musicians and politicians have joined forces to amplify their message. Billy Bragg, the renowned singer-songwriter, took center stage at a war demonstration alongside Ken Livingstone MP, united in their plea for peace. Looking back to 1914, Keir Hardie delivered an impassioned speech in Trafalgar Square as tensions escalated towards World War I. This powerful moment captured by an unknown creator serves as a reminder of the early resistance against conflict. Moving forward to 1940s America, Washington DC became a hotbed for war protesters who rallied together to voice their opposition. These black-and-white photographs stand as testaments to the unwavering determination of those who fought for peace during tumultuous times. The "Meeting of the Minds" brought intellectuals and activists together from all walks of life. Their collective wisdom and shared commitment formed a formidable force against violence and aggression. One remarkable woman leading this charge was Portia Willis at the head of New York's Women's Peace Parade in 1914. Her bravery exemplified by a striking black-and-white photo that captures her resolute spirit amidst turbulent times. As we delve deeper into history through lithographs depicting various themes such as "Voice of Heaven, " "Duel End? Honour is Satisfied, " "Modern Science and Prehistoric Savagery, " "Spread of Terror, " and "Krupp Canons of Faith", we witness how art has been used to convey anti-war sentiments throughout time. These thought-provoking images serve as reminders that humanity must strive for peaceful resolutions rather than resorting to violence. From protests on city streets to speeches in grand squares, these snapshots encapsulate moments when individuals stood up against war with courage and conviction. They remind us that even in our darkest hours, there will always be voices calling out for peace – urging us not only to listen but to act.