Compulsory Collection

Bill at Harrow School
Bill or call-over is a compulsory roll call, held in each House at Harrow School three times a day. Date: circa 1920s

Happy Schoolboy Days
Satire on the compulsory education act. Those not attending school are now committing a criminal offence. A truant is put in chains by 2 school board policemen

Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall
5614279 Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall; (add.info.: Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall. Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone)

Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904
542320 Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904.; (add.info.: Set up when Metrification introduced by the French National Assembly between 1791 and 1795)

Poster, Army Reserve, Military Service Acts, 1916, WW1
Poster, Army Reserve, Military Service Acts, 1916 (dated 30 January 1917). 1917

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William Dunn and Robert Watson, Architects (litho)
3652294 William Dunn and Robert Watson, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Dunn and Robert Watson, Architects)

Allegory of the law on education passed by Jules Ferry (1832-93) 1881 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT253238 Allegory of the law on education passed by Jules Ferry (1832-93) 1881 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Compulsory Baptism of the Moors after the Conquest of Granada, AD 1500 (engraving)
1621148 The Compulsory Baptism of the Moors after the Conquest of Granada, AD 1500 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

VACCINATION ORDER 1861
Notice of the Requirement of Vaccination issued to the father of Albert Ames, of Bethnal Green, London, in accordance with the Compulsory Vaccination Act. Date: 1861

Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall. Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to the starving pupils of Dotheboys Hall

Compulsory Street Labour
Compulsory labour in the Russian streets. Date: 1920

WWI Poster, Military Service Act 1916
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Military Service Act 1916, Every Unmarried Man of Military Age can choose one of two courses. Date: 1916

Smallpox inoculation cartoon
Jack of Both Sides; Sympathetic, but doubtful, and by no means Bright Animals protest against the 1874 Act of Parliament which made inoculation against smallpox compulsory

Shooting crossbows at the butts. At one time archery practice was compulsory for adult males, serving the dual purpose of providing defenders in the event of the siege of a town or city

Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Set up when Metrification introduced by the French National Assembly between 1791 and 1795. Metric units became compulsory in France in 1801

Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to the starving pupils of Dotheboys Hall. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne) for Charles Dickens Nicholas Nickelby

Anthony John Mundella (1825-1897) British statesman with interests in the Nottingham hosiery manufacture. Member of Parliament for Sheffield 1868-1885

Compulsory Bathing C1600
Elisabeth Bathori, Hungarian countess, imposes compulsory bathing on her people

Boy Riding Motor Bike
In those carefree days before crash helmets were made compulsory, a boy rides his motor-bike through a hilly countryside

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"Compulsory: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Bill at Harrow School: Reminiscing about happy schoolboy days filled with camaraderie and learning. Unsettling History: An engraving depicting a shocking incident where a school teacher was stoned to death by her own pupils. Military Service Acts of 1916: A poster highlighting the Army Reserve and the compulsory military service during World War I. Architects' Legacy: William Dunn and Robert Watson's litho showcases their architectural prowess, leaving behind an enduring mark on history. Jules Ferry's Education Law: An allegorical litho representing the passing of a significant education law in 1881, enacted by Jules Ferry. The Compulsory Baptism of the Moors: An engraving capturing the forced baptism of Moors after Granada's conquest in AD 1500, reflecting historical religious practices. Vaccination Order 1861: Shedding light on mandatory vaccination measures implemented in 1861 to combat diseases like smallpox. Compulsory Street Labour: Exploring the concept labor enforced on streets for societal development or punishment purposes. WWI Poster - Military Service Act 1916 Redux: Another poster emphasizing compulsory military service during World War I as per the Military Service Act of 1916 Smallpox Inoculation Cartoon: A cartoon illustrating efforts to promote smallpox inoculation as a necessary step towards public health safety. Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall: A glimpse into Charles Dickens' novel Nicholas Nickleby, showcasing Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to underprivileged students at Dotheboys Hall – highlighting societal inequalities prevalent during that era. In this captivating collection, we explore various facets of "compulsory, " from the joys of school days to the dark corners of history.