Ballot Collection

Women Get the Vote
British women over 30 years old allowed to vote for the first time

Womens Right / Activities
French suffragettes disrupt election by attacking ballot box

Typical Lancashire miners going on strike: A group of men leaving work until further notice. Date: October 1920

Welsh miners going on strike at the Rhondda valley colliery: Men leaving the mines. Date: October 1920

A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6
3709898 A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6, 1894 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miners from Woolley Colliery, near Barnsley, at the Welfare Club for the ballot today. Pictured is Arthur Scargill. 23rd February 1972

Chartist petition procession
A print of the chartists procession of 1842 taking the great national petition of 3, 317, 702 signatures to the House of Commons

Miners ballot October 1982
A group of Yorkshire miners support the motion to strike over pay and pit closures in October 1982. They were in the minority as 61% of miners nationally voted against. and strike action was avoided

Miners Ballot
At Snowdown colliery in Kent, a miner, having completed his shift underground, votes in a ballot on early retirement Date: 24 November 1980

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The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print)
4073067 The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catch of the Season)

Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes, 1908 (print)
538110 Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes, 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 17 May 1908); Universal History Archive/UIG

At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print)
4073068 At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Last)

Suffragist Lucy Branham burns the "hollow phrases" of President Woodrow Wilson across from the White House
4073013 Suffragist Lucy Branham burns the "hollow phrases" of President Woodrow Wilson across from the White House

The Reform Leaguers in the Hyde Park demonstration of 1866
3062075 The Reform Leaguers in the Hyde Park demonstration of 1866. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suffrage descendants Peggy and Hope Anthony hold floral tributes in front of the Woman Suffrage Monument in the U. S
3709818 Suffrage descendants Peggy and Hope Anthony hold floral tributes in front of the Woman Suffrage Monument in the U.S

Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U. S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo)
5974483 Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U.S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo)
3709816 Suffragist outside the White House demanding passage of the 19th Amendment, 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE LAW FRAUD, 1953
7177499 DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE LAW FRAUD, 1953 by Italian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: ELECTORAL SYSTEM Event popular scam against the law for the parliamentary elections)

An illiterate voter asking Aristides to write his name on a shard of pottery used as a ballot (colour litho)
6000261 An illiterate voter asking Aristides to write his name on a shard of pottery used as a ballot (colour litho) by Wulff

Order of preference. A three-class voting system for apes (colour litho)
7201343 Order of preference. A three-class voting system for apes (colour litho) by Wellner, Wilhelm Anton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Order of preference)

Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing, sheet music cover (colour litho)
7153762 Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing, sheet music cover (colour litho) by Rigby, Reginald (1881-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing)

The Opening of Parliament, Incidents in the Commons (engraving)
1604028 The Opening of Parliament, Incidents in the Commons (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament, Incidents in the Commons)

First Ballot Ridden By B.Fenton Cheltenham Festival 2002 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 13 March 2002 Date: 13 March 2002

Inconveniences That Might Have Arisen from the Ballot (engraving)
7148288 Inconveniences That Might Have Arisen from the Ballot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inconveniences That Might Have Arisen from the Ballot)

Registration, a Vote for Cork (engraving)
7177780 Registration, a Vote for Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Registration, a Vote for Cork)

A Split Vote and a Plumper (engraving)
7164352 A Split Vote and a Plumper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Split Vote and a Plumper)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ballot; Bale; Ballen (engraving)
7194819 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ballot; Bale; Ballen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballot; Bale; Ballen)

Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India (litho)
7150583 Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India)

Let Women Vote (litho)
7153758 Let Women Vote (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let Women Vote.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Independent Labour (colour litho)
3641727 Independent Labour (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Independent Labour. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: Fred M.); © Look and Learn

The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce (colour litho)
613296 The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce)

An English triumph (colour litho)
2809338 An English triumph (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An English triumph)

Fierce partisan struggles in the Hungarian Chamber, a deputy wounded by sabers inside the courtroom
2815553 Fierce partisan struggles in the Hungarian Chamber, a deputy wounded by sabers inside the courtroom from... (colour litho) by Beltrame

National Assembly meeting in Versailles for the election of the new President of the French Republic (colour litho)
2815510 National Assembly meeting in Versailles for the election of the new President of the French Republic (colour litho) by Beltrame

General political elections on 7 March, proclamation of the deputies of Milan in the courtyard of... (colour litho)
2815208 General political elections on 7 March, proclamation of the deputies of Milan in the courtyard of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Entrance Of Galleria V E In Milan, On The Eve Of The General Administrative Elections (10 December) (colour litho)
2798253 The Entrance Of Galleria V E In Milan, On The Eve Of The General Administrative Elections (10 December) (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Winning "Stroke"(engraving)
2777113 The Winning " Stroke" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winning " Stroke." Cartoon, 28 March 1874)

The Plebiscite Of The Year XII - Shining Evenings in Milan, in the Gallery (Colour Litho)
2778242 The Plebiscite Of The Year XII - Shining Evenings in Milan, in the Gallery (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ballot, American racehorse, 1908 (colour litho)
3105584 Ballot, American racehorse, 1908 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballot, American racehorse, 1908)

Discussing the situation, apparently without misgivings: Pit lasses and pit boys after ceasing work. Date: October 1920

Notts strikers and their last mornings work: The final shift at Clifton Colliery. Date: October 1920

Lancashire miners extinguishing their lamps after ceasing work: Men on strike at Audenshaw pits. Date: October 1920

Black country strikers: miners at the pit bank, Stoke-on-Trent, coming up in the cage for the last time. Date: October 1920

Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! (Ballot Bill)
Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! The Ballot Bill (legislation for the use of a secret ballot in elections) was proving difficult to get through

Cartoon, The Strong Government (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Strong Government -- a satirical comment on Gladstones government introducing the Ballot Bill (legislation for the secret ballot in elections)

A Thrilling Incident During Voting, Philadelphia, c. 1863 (litho)
AKM203519 A Thrilling Incident During Voting, Philadelphia, c.1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum at

An elegant young woman voting in the 1920 elections in the United States
AIS5379386 An elegant young woman voting in the 1920 elections in the United States, 20th century (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); eIberfoto; American, out of copyright

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"Empowering Women Through the Ballot: A Journey of Equality and Activism" The ballot has been a powerful tool in the fight for women's rights throughout history. From the moment women gained the right to vote, it became a symbol of their newfound political power and agency. One significant milestone was the Women Get the Vote movement, which marked a turning point in history. It paved the way for women to actively participate in shaping their societies through democratic processes. The ballot gave them a voice that could no longer be silenced or ignored. Activities surrounding women's rights were often accompanied by vibrant displays of unity and determination. The Chartist petition procession stands as an iconic example, where thousands marched together demanding suffrage for all. This collective action showcased solidarity and strength, leaving an indelible mark on history. In October 1982, miners exercised their own form of democracy through a miners' ballot. Their votes held immense weight as they fought for fair working conditions and better lives for themselves and their families. The miners' ballot exemplified how this democratic process can empower individuals from all walks of life. Artistic expressions also played a crucial role in highlighting the significance of ballots during pivotal moments in history. Editorial cartoons like "The Catch of the Season" depicted how voting became synonymous with progress and change during World War I. However, not everyone welcomed these advancements with open arms. Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes represented resistance against female enfranchisement—a stark reminder that progress is often met with opposition. Nonetheless, victories were celebrated passionately across nations when suffrage was finally achieved. Illustrations like "At Last" captured jubilant female warriors rejoicing over Woman's Franchise—a testament to years of struggle finally bearing fruit. Activists such as Lucy Branham took bold actions to challenge societal norms further; she burned President Woodrow Wilson's "hollow phrases, " demanding true equality outside White House walls—an act that resonated with countless women fighting for their rights.