Arrested Collection

Giordano Bruno Burns
GIORDANO BRUNO Italian philosopher, arrested by the Inquisition and burnt at the stake in Rome for scientific heresy, 17 February 1600

Arrest / Mrs Pankhurst
Mrs Pankhurst is lifted off the ground when arrested outside Buckingham Palace

Jacques De Molay
JACQUES DE MOLAY French knight, Grand Maitre des Templiers, arrested and burned by Philippe IV who was jealous of the Templars power

Emmeline Pankhurst a suffragette, on her way to Cannon Row after smacking Inspector Jarviss face. 1909

Suffragette Hunger Strike Medal W. S. P. U
The W.S.P.U Hunger Strike medal presented to Grace Chappelow (1884-1971). This has two bars, indicating two imprisonments during which time, Grace was on hunger strike

Suffragette Militant Arrested Mary Phillips. A woman, flanked by two policemen, with mounted officer in front, is led down a London Street

Suffragette Lancashire Lass Arrested. A Lancashire lass in clogs and shawl being Escorted Through Palace Yard by two burly policemen

Mary Jane Clarke W. S. P. U
Mary Jane Clarke W.S.P.U. Mary Jane Clarke, (1863-1910) Younger sister of Emmeline Pankhurst. In 1909, she was organiser for the W.S.P.U, living in Brighton, a year later

Suffragette in the Dock
Arrested suffragette in the dock : I protest against Man- made laws !

Suffragette Dora Marsden Arrested
Dora Marsden arrested after a protest at Manchester University in October 1909. She is seen wearing her academic gown having gained a BSC from Manchester Owens College

Suffragette Lilian Lenton in Court 1913
A newspaper placard dated Wednesday, June 11, 1913, with the headline, Miss. Lentons Reappearance. Lilian Lenton (1891-1972)

Suffragette Arrested Black Friday 1910. A scene from the Black Friday deputation, 18 Nov, 1910. Showing Miss. Ada Wright (C1862-1939) pulled off her feet by a policeman

Arrested by an undercover police officer
An undercover female police officer springs her Honey Trap on an unsuspecting criminal, who goes from a jolly evening with a fetching lady to staring down the barrel of a revolver!

Hogarth Rake Plate 4
The Rakes Progress 4. Arrested for debt in Whitehall as he is on his way to court

Man in the Iron Mask, playing the cello in prison
There are conflicting theories as to who this man was. One is that he was Count Ercole Antonio Mattioli (Matthioli or Marchioly, 1640-1703), an Italian diplomat, arrested as Eustache Dauger in 1669

(The Morning After of a Faun) Le Lendemain d un Faune (or, What an Afternoon ) - The Great success of the new ballet L Apres-Midi d un Faune in which the faun, failing to abduct the nymph herself

John Dixon, Clarence Hatry, Edmund Daniels
Arrested on a charge of conspiracy with intent to defraud: from left to right, John Dixon, Clarence Hatry and Edmund Daniels. Date: 1929

Action against Communists - Eight leaders arrested. Date: 1925

Mildred Mansel Suffragette. Mrs. Mansel (1868-1942) portrait. Member of the W.S.P.U, arrested and imprisoned. Visited Christabel Pankhurst in Paris

Suffragettes Arrested
Suffragettes being arrested near Buckingham Palace

The Arrest of Christ, c. 1515 (oil & tempera on panel)
873251 The Arrest of Christ, c.1515 (oil & tempera on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 50.48 x81.12 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Anne R

The Last of the Dandies
Popular Plays: " The Last of the Dandies" A kindly Policeman leads two young toffs homeward after having far too much debauchery for one evening... Date: circa 1900

Motor Car for Sale - Owing to Liquidation - Drink Driving
Motor Car for Sale - Owing to Liquidation - A Drink Driving Offender arrested by the village Policeman after a hearty session at The Cross Keys

A suffragette in Holloway Prison
A nervous looking and well-dressed suffragette sits on a stool at Holloway Prison after being arrested during a demonstration

Mikhail Ivanovich Tereschenko, Russian politician and financier, seen here in August 1917. In this year he was appointed Finance Minister of the Russian Provisional Government, then Foreign Minister

Dr Crippen Arrested / 1910
Dr. Peter Hawley Harvey Crippen & his accomplice, Miss Le Neve, are arrested on board the Montrose

Mrs Pankhurst / Arrest
Mrs Pankhurst arrested in Victoria Street

The Death of Duke Humphrey, 1447 (litho)
8661391 The Death of Duke Humphrey, 1447 (litho) by Norbury, Richard (1815-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Duke Humphrey, 1447)

Major John Andre being captured by members of the New York militia., c.1845 (lithograph)
7408032 Major John Andre being captured by members of the New York militia., c.1845 (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

An engraving depicting plain-clothed policemen making an arrest, 19th century
5311194 An engraving depicting plain-clothed policemen making an arrest, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1889); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration of a French man being arrested by a police officer in Paris 1850
UIG5634532 Illustration of a French man being arrested by a police officer in Paris 1850.

The arrest of Daniel O'Connell in 1831 on a charge of conspiracy
3083156 The arrest of Daniel O'Connell in 1831 on a charge of conspiracy.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, aka The Liberator or The Emancipator)

Jesus Est Conduit Chez Anne le Grand Pretre (engraving)
8629376 Jesus Est Conduit Chez Anne le Grand Pretre (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Est Conduit Chez Anne le Grand Pretre)

An arrest during the reign of terror in France (engraving)
8646017 An arrest during the reign of terror in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An arrest during the reign of terror in France)

Arrest of Fawkes in the vaults of the Houses of Parliament (coloured engraving)
8643402 Arrest of Fawkes in the vaults of the Houses of Parliament (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Griffenfeldt's Reprieve on the Scaffold (litho)
8661103 Griffenfeldt's Reprieve on the Scaffold (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Griffenfeldt's Reprieve on the Scaffold)

Children who were arrested for begging
5616431 Children who were arrested for begging; (add.info.: Illustration depicting children who were arrested for begging are remanded to the Society's care for a week by the Bow Street)

An engraving depicting a New York policeman pulling his handcuffs from his pocket as an arrest is made, 19th century
5311193 An engraving depicting a New York policeman pulling his handcuffs from his pocket as an arrest is made, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst arrested and carried away by a policeman for leading suffragettes attempt to
534074 British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst arrested and carried away by a policeman for leading suffragettes attempt to present a petition to King George V at Buckingham Palace

Arrest of a tall French lady in Paris, supposed to be a Uhlan in disguise (engraving)
8643263 Arrest of a tall French lady in Paris, supposed to be a Uhlan in disguise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of a tall French lady in Paris)

Arrest of British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst while protesting outside Buckingham Palace, 1914 (b/w photo)
8626515 Arrest of British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst while protesting outside Buckingham Palace, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Angel, Angling, Anvil, Apple, Apron, Arab, Archer, Arm-chair, Armor, Arrest, Arrow, Artist (engraving)
8651540 Angel, Angling, Anvil, Apple, Apron, Arab, Archer, Arm-chair, Armor, Arrest, Arrow, Artist (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel)

Arrest of suffragette Emmeline Goulden Pankhurst in London, 1914 (b/w photo)
FGL5492651 Arrest of suffragette Emmeline Goulden Pankhurst in London, 1914 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Arrest of suffragette Emmeline Goulden Pankhurst (1858-1928)

Puritan satire on William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury
3330050 Puritan satire on William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury; (add.info.: Puritan satire on William Laud (1573-1645) Archbishop of Canterbury and academic

Charles Pichegru (1761-1804)
863504 Charles Pichegru (1761-1804); (add.info.: Charles Pichegru (1761-1804) French soldier. A Bourbon (Royalist) sympathiser

If Charles II had fallen out of the oak at Boscobel (engraving)
8672665 If Charles II had fallen out of the oak at Boscobel (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

Captain H Wolman with HM 80th Foot capturing the Notorious Pirate Schooner Hanna Mercury Isld Oct 26th 1843
7341803 Captain H Wolman with HM 80th Foot capturing the Notorious Pirate Schooner Hanna Mercury Isld Oct 26th 1843, 1843 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist

Illustration for Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664620 Illustration for Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pickwick arrested at Ipswich)

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"From Jacques De Molay to Emmeline Pankhurst: A History Activism" In the annals of history, countless individuals have been arrested for their unwavering commitment to causes they believed in. One such figure was Jacques De Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, who faced arrest and subsequent execution in 1314 for his alleged heresy. Centuries later, Giordano Bruno burned at the stake in 1600 as a result of his controversial ideas challenging religious dogma. His arrest symbolized an era where intellectual dissent was met with brutal suppression. Fast forward to the early 20th century when women like Emmeline Pankhurst fought tirelessly for suffrage rights. Mrs. Pankhurst's numerous arrests became emblematic of her determination and unyielding spirit in demanding equality for women. The Suffragette Hunger Strike Medal awarded by W. S. P. U serves as a testament to their resilience. Mary Jane Clarke, another member of W. S. P. U. , faced arrest alongside Mrs. Pankhurst during their relentless struggle for justice. Their courageous actions inspired many others to join the cause. The Suffragette movement saw numerous brave souls standing up against injustice; one notable example being Lilian Lenton who found herself in court facing charges related to activism in 1913. Similarly, Dora Marsden's arrest highlighted her unwavering dedication towards achieving gender equality. Black Friday in 1910 witnessed a wave of arrests as suffragettes were brutally detained while protesting peacefully outside Parliament—an event that shook society and intensified demands for change. However, it wasn't just suffragettes who faced arrests; even political ideologies drew attention from authorities. In 1925, eight Communist leaders were arrested amidst growing concerns about radical movements threatening social order. These stories remind us that throughout history people have been willing to sacrifice their freedom and endure persecution for what they believe in.