Arguments Collection

The "Servant Difficulty"in South Africa (engraving)
1041754 The " Servant Difficulty" in South Africa (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Servant Difficulty" in South Africa)

Captain Black and Sir Claude Scratch quarrel in the street (colour litho)
960942 Captain Black and Sir Claude Scratch quarrel in the street (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cats Tea Party - Departure of the guests)

The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho)
473431 The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Quarrel (engraving)
725827 The Quarrel (engraving) by Stephanoff, Francis Phillip (1790-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quarrel. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

Only 11 shillings and sixpence, and it won t talk back (colour litho)
2795402 Only 11 shillings and sixpence, and it won t talk back (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Only 11 shillings and sixpence)

Man between his wife and his mother-in-law (colour litho)
3096373 Man between his wife and his mother-in-law (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man between his wife and his mother-in-law)

Two ladies and a gentlemen in powdered wigs (colour litho)
3095842 Two ladies and a gentlemen in powdered wigs (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two ladies and a gentlemen in powdered wigs)

Housewives Conference, 1947
Page from The Sphere, 20 September 1947 reporting on the Housewives League Meeting at Central Hall

Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)
1596069 Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins)

Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction (Reform)
Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction -- a satirical comment on parliamentary disagreements between Gladstone and Disraeli over the latters Reform Bill. 1867

Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)
Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! A satirical comment on the arguments surrounding the extension of the franchise in Disraelis Reform Bill

Bow Street Office, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London (colour litho)
GHL22976 Bow Street Office, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London (colour litho) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

The Hon. Sonnino delivers to the Chamber, with unforgettable success, his most noble speech by... (colour litho)
2777611 The Hon. Sonnino delivers to the Chamber, with unforgettable success, his most noble speech by... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Man threatening to blow himself up (colour litho)
3096388 Man threatening to blow himself up (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man threatening to blow himself up)

Great Expectations: Mrs Gargery (engraving)
2563209 Great Expectations: Mrs Gargery (engraving) by Darley, F.O.C. & McRae, C. John (19th century); 19.5x12.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Caption reads: Where have you been)

A Christmas Adventure, in Four Tableaux (engraving)
1591647 A Christmas Adventure, in Four Tableaux (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Adventure, in Four Tableaux)

The Leipzig debate, Andreas Karlstadt, Johann Eck and Martin Luther, 1519 (engraving)
3647715 The Leipzig debate, Andreas Karlstadt, Johann Eck and Martin Luther, 1519 (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leipzig debate)

The First Tiff (engraving)
1615396 The First Tiff (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Tiff. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 March 1898)

A Lawsuit (w / c)
6199877 A Lawsuit (w/c) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); 15.8x20.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

A Difference of Opinion (colour litho)
6021596 A Difference of Opinion (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Difference of Opinion)

Apothecaries Taylors conquering France and Spain (coloured engraving)
2632299 Apothecaries Taylors conquering France and Spain (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Irish Life, Arguing the Point (engraving)
1056933 Irish Life, Arguing the Point (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Life, Arguing the Point)

Mr Bull-Dog behaves badly after dinner and is turned out of the house (colour litho)
960947 Mr Bull-Dog behaves badly after dinner and is turned out of the house (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two women arguing (colour litho)
3096335 Two women arguing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women arguing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

An Appeal to the Police, a Sketch in Berlin (engraving)
1590042 An Appeal to the Police, a Sketch in Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Appeal to the Police, a Sketch in Berlin)

Home comforts (colour litho)
3095899 Home comforts (colour litho) by Ludovici, Albert Jnr. (1852-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home comforts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Woman in a muzzle (colour litho)
3096404 Woman in a muzzle (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in a muzzle)

The dream of love (colour photo)
3095451 The dream of love (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dream of love. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Scene from The Taming of the Shrew (engraving)
961125 Scene from The Taming of the Shrew (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Taming of the Shrew, by Wiliam Shakespeare)

Verse on marriage from The Graphic Christmas Number (colour engraving)
960869 Verse on marriage from The Graphic Christmas Number (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Married my wyfe on Sunday, took her home on Monday)

Paris of the future (colour photo)
3093727 Paris of the future (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris of the future. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Martin Luther discussing the sacrament with Huldrych Zwingli (engraving)
3647724 Martin Luther discussing the sacrament with Huldrych Zwingli (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving)
3632391 Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Animated Politicians, 19th century (w / c)
6198100 Animated Politicians, 19th century (w/c) by Burr, John (1831-93); 32.1x25.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Henry VI and the Dukes of York and Somerset, September 1450
984782 Henry VI and the Dukes of York and Somerset, September 1450, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

A Tiff (engraving)
1059915 A Tiff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tiff. Illustration for The Graphic)

An Old Story (engraving)
1063354 An Old Story (engraving) by Tito, Ettore (1859-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Story. Illustration for The Graphic)

Cartoon, An Exit Speech (Gladstone)
Cartoon, An Exit Speech -- Gladstone is isolated and unpopular in his arguments over the Irish Question. Date: 1886

Christ twelve-year-old temple Vita Deiparae Virginis Mariae
Christ as a twelve-year-old in the temple Vita Deiparae Virginis Mariae (series title) Life of the Virgin Mary (series title), Christ sits in the temple on a throne, behind him two angels

Arguments Yard, Whitby early 1900's

Whitby Arguments Yard early 1900s

Arguments Yard, Whitby, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1900s

Arguments, 1950s, UK

A political arguement. Bonar Law vs Edward Carson, as represented by a Bulldog and a poodle

Dialectic (Reasoning Art), Cornelis Cort, 1565

Union Workhouse Plan by John Bowen
A model plan for a union workhouse annotated by poor-law critic John Bowen of Bridgwater to illustrate his arguments that workhouse inmates were overcrowded and underfed. Date: 1842

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"Capturing the Essence of Arguments: A Glimpse into Whitby's Arguments Yard in the Early 1900s" Step back in time to Whitby's bustling Arguments Yard, where heated debates and passionate discussions filled the air. In this captivating era, they were not just mere disagreements but rather a way of life. One can almost envision a couple engrossed in their artistic pursuits as they stand before an easel, their creative differences sparking lively arguments that fuel their creativity. Meanwhile, far away in South Africa, "The Servant Difficulty" engraving sheds light on societal tensions surrounding domestic help - a topic that ignited countless disputes among households. Even high-ranking individuals like Captain Black and Sir Claude Scratch found themselves embroiled in quarrels right on the streets of Whitby. The colorful lithograph captures the intensity of their disagreement for all to witness. In another scene depicted by a vibrant lithograph from 1932 titled "The House with Two Mistresses is Unswept, " we glimpse at household dynamics causing strife and discord within families. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly trivial matters could lead to fiery exchanges. However, not all they were fueled by anger or frustration. Some lighter moments are captured through humorous lithographs such as "Only 11 shillings and sixpence, and it won't talk back. " Here we see how financial constraints could give rise to playful banter between couples. Family dynamics also played a significant role when navigating conflicts. A comical lithograph portrays a man caught between his wife and mother-in-law – surely an age-old source of contention. Delving further into history reveals elegant powdered wigs adorning two ladies and gentlemen engaged in spirited conversation; reminding us that intellectual debates have always been part of society's fabric. Fast forward to post-war Britain with its own set of challenges reflected during the Housewives Conference held in 1947.