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"Bannerman: A Tale of Cricket, Politics, and Fashion" In the year 1882, the Australian cricket team made history as they faced off against their English rivals

Background imageBannerman Collection: Australian Team of 1882

Australian Team of 1882
The Austalian cricket team of 1882 who beat the English in the first Ashes series, captained by W. L. Murdoch

Background imageBannerman Collection: Australian Cricketers of 1882

Australian Cricketers of 1882
Engravings of some of the members of the Australian Cricket Team of 1882. From left to right: George Giffen; Frederick Robert Spofforth; William Lloyd Murdoch; Alexander C

Background imageBannerman Collection: The Australian touring team of 1888

The Australian touring team of 1888
5308003 The Australian touring team of 1888.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Australian touring team of 1888. Seated left to right: G.J. Bonnor, C.T.B. Turner, P.S. MacDonnell (Captain), H

Background imageBannerman Collection: Political poster, Free Trade versus Fair Trade

Political poster, Free Trade versus Fair Trade -- a commentary on Joseph Chamberlain (seen here as the New Gardener) and the Tariff Reform League. circa 1906

Background imageBannerman Collection: Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Liberal Party leader

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Liberal Party leader
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836-1908), Liberal Party leader, Prime Minister from 1905 to 1908. Date: 1901

Background imageBannerman Collection: Margaret Bannerman

Margaret Bannerman
Canadian actress Margaret Bannerman (1896-1976) appearing in Camilla States Her Case at the Globe Theatre in London. Later in 1925 her career would be interrupted when she suffered a nervous

Background imageBannerman Collection: Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), at the time under-secretary for the colonies in Campbell

Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), at the time under-secretary for the colonies in Campbell- Bannerman's government, later served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945

Background imageBannerman Collection: City Guard, Peking, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)

City Guard, Peking, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
468597 City Guard, Peking, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomson described this night watchman, called Old Wang, as " One of the city guard)

Background imageBannerman Collection: Margaret Bannerman in The Grand Duchess at

Margaret Bannerman in The Grand Duchess at the Globe Theatre, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageBannerman Collection: Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom

Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom right Margaret Bannerman in a flower patterened chiffon gown by Lenief, London, 1925

Background imageBannerman Collection: Tennis at Exmouth in the 80s and the Australian Cricket team who toured England in 1884

Tennis at Exmouth in the 80s and the Australian Cricket team who toured England in 1884
STC306605 Tennis at Exmouth in the 80s and the Australian Cricket team who toured England in 1884, photographs from The Times (photogravure) by English Photographer

Background imageBannerman Collection: Cartoon, Our Joe Rides the High Horse

Cartoon, Our Joe Rides the High Horse, showing Joseph Chamberlain flying the flag for Imperialism and Fiscal Reform, trampling his political opponent Campbell-Bannerman. circa 1900s

Background imageBannerman Collection: Lady Hamilton Grant on roof garden of Berkeley Court

Lady Hamilton Grant on roof garden of Berkeley Court
Lady (Hamilton) Grant, aka the actress Margaret Bannerman, featured in a photograph on the front cover of The Bystander taking tea on the roof garden of Berkeley Court

Background imageBannerman Collection: Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Liberal Prime Minister

Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Liberal Prime Minister
Henry Campbell-Bannerman, British Liberal Prime Minister (1905-1908)

Background imageBannerman Collection: Political poster, Vote for Hambro

Political poster, Vote for Hambro, design by Winnie Burnand. Showing the Liberal Prime Minister Campbell Bannerman trying to keep the lid on Irish Nationalism

Background imageBannerman Collection: Political poster, Chinese Labour

Political poster, Chinese Labour -- a commentary on British gold mining activities in the Transvaal, South Africa. circa 1906

Background imageBannerman Collection: The Australian cricket team now in England (engraving)

The Australian cricket team now in England (engraving)
608123 The Australian cricket team now in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Australian cricket team now in England; from The Graphic)

Background imageBannerman Collection: Joseph interpreting the dreams of Pharoahs chief butler and baker, 1766

Joseph interpreting the dreams of Pharoahs chief butler and baker, 1766. Formerly said to be after Jusepe de Ribera

Background imageBannerman Collection: Marc Garrard, 1627, (1765). Creator: Alexander Bannerman

Marc Garrard, 1627, (1765). Creator: Alexander Bannerman
Marc Garrard, 1627, (1765). Engraving after a self portrait of Flemish painter Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (1561-1637) who worked at the Tudor court in England

Background imageBannerman Collection: The Election of the Mayor of Garrat, 1782. Artist

The Election of the Mayor of Garrat, 1782. Artist
The election of the Mayor of Garrat, 1782. Scene showing a cavalcade supporting Sir John Harper, a candidate in the election, passing the Leather Bottle Inn at Wandsworth

Background imageBannerman Collection: William Faithorne, c1800. Artist: Alexander Bannerman

William Faithorne, c1800. Artist: Alexander Bannerman
William Faithorne, c1800. Oval portrait of either Willaim Faithorne the Elder, or his son, William Faithorne the Younger. Both were artists and engravers

Background imageBannerman Collection: Robert Streater (1624-1680), English artist, 19th century. Artist: Alexander Bannerman

Robert Streater (1624-1680), English artist, 19th century. Artist: Alexander Bannerman
Robert Streater (1624-1680), English artist, 19th century

Background imageBannerman Collection: William Faithorne, 17th century English artist, c1800. Artist: Alexander Bannerman

William Faithorne, 17th century English artist, c1800. Artist: Alexander Bannerman
William Faithorne, 17th century English artist, c1800. Oval portrait of either William Faithorne the Elder (1616-1691), or his son, William Faithorne the Younger (1656-1701)

Background imageBannerman Collection: Jan Mabuse, 16th century Flemish artist, late 18th century(?). Artist: A Bannerman

Jan Mabuse, 16th century Flemish artist, late 18th century(?). Artist: A Bannerman
Jan Mabuse, 16th century Flemish artist, late 18th century(?). Jan Mabuse (c1478-1532) was the name adopted (from his birthplace, the town of Maubeuge) by Flemish Renaissance painter Jan Gossaert

Background imageBannerman Collection: William Lodge (1649-1689), English engraver and printmaker, 18th century

William Lodge (1649-1689), English engraver and printmaker, 18th century. Artist: Alexander Bannerman
William Lodge (1649-1689), English engraver and printmaker, 18th century

Background imageBannerman Collection: Donald IV, King of Scotland. Artist: Alexander Bannerman

Donald IV, King of Scotland. Artist: Alexander Bannerman
Donald IV, King of Scotland. Portrait of an early Scottish king

Background imageBannerman Collection: Young girl with a posy

Young girl with a posy

Background imageBannerman Collection: Illustration depicting the Australian touring cricket team of 1882

Illustration depicting the Australian touring cricket team of 1882

Background imageBannerman Collection: Cabinet Members, New Liberal Government

Cabinet Members, New Liberal Government
Cabinet Members of the New Liberal Government; H Gladstone, Haldane, Sydney Buxton, Earl Carrington, Lord Tweedmouth, Earl of Crewe, Bryce, Lloyd-George, H Fowler, Augustine Birrell, J Sinclair

Background imageBannerman Collection: A study of the dancer and actress Margaret Bannerma

A study of the dancer and actress Margaret Bannerman, who is in Decameron Nights at the Drury Lane Theatre, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Background imageBannerman Collection: Three fashion creations for Margaret Bannerman, London, 1923

Three fashion creations for Margaret Bannerman, London, 1923. The dance frock at the bottom and the creation on top right have been designed by Hoban et Jeanne Date: 1923

Background imageBannerman Collection: Stage and society, London, 1921

Stage and society, London, 1921 featuring Maud Allan who is performing at the Coliseum, Pamela Beckett and the actress Margaret Bannerman Date: 1921

Background imageBannerman Collection: Wm Faithorne / Bannerman

Wm Faithorne / Bannerman
WILLIAM FAITHORNE English engraver and portrait draftsman Date: 1616 - 1691

Background imageBannerman Collection: A Temporary Entenglement

A Temporary Entenglement
Prime Minister Henry Campbell-Bannerman agrees to listen to the Suffragettes. Date: 1906

Background imageBannerman Collection: Suffragette Cats Premier House of Commons

Suffragette Cats Premier House of Commons. A group of suffragette cats address the Prime Minister, Henry Campbell Bannerman (served 1905-1908) on the question of womens suffrage

Background imageBannerman Collection: Edward Bannerman Ramsay

Edward Bannerman Ramsay
EDWARD BANNERMAN RAMSAY Scottish churchman and writer. Date: 1793 - 1872

Background imageBannerman Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Joseph, interpreting, dreams, Pharoahs, chief, butler

Drawings Prints, Print, Joseph, interpreting, dreams, Pharoahs, chief, butler
Drawings and Prints, Print, Joseph interpreting the dreams of Pharoahs chief butler and baker, Artist, Publisher, After, Jusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto), Alexander Bannerman, John Boydell

Background imageBannerman Collection: THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM, J. Conway (Manager) A. Bannerman

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM, J. Conway (Manager) A. Bannerman

Background imageBannerman Collection: THOMAS HART BENTON (1782-1858). American political leader. Benton speaking from his desk n the U

THOMAS HART BENTON (1782-1858). American political leader. Benton speaking from his desk n the U.S. Senate. Etching, 1837, by William Bannerman after Charles Fenderich

Background imageBannerman Collection: John Bull standing at the parting of the ways

John Bull standing at the parting of the ways
The Parting of the Wats - John Bulls Rival Guides. John Bull standing at the parting of the ways - a choice for Britain between the Path of Prosperity offered by the Tariff Reform of Joseph

Background imageBannerman Collection: Proud Joseph Chamberlain astride his High Horse

Proud Joseph Chamberlain astride his High Horse, flying the flag for Imperialism and Fiscal Reform, whilst trampling his Radical political opponents

Background imageBannerman Collection: Joseph Chamberlain as Mephistopheles boiling Radicals

Joseph Chamberlain as Mephistopheles boiling Radicals
The Radical Inferno. Joseph Chamberlain as Mephistopheles boiling his Radical political opponents (who were against his proposals for Tariff Reform) - including Henry Campbell-Bannerman (foreground)

Background imageBannerman Collection: John Morley MP pulled out by Labby and Campbell-Bannerman

John Morley MP pulled out by Labby and Campbell-Bannerman
The Story of Johnny Head-in-Air (cont.). John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn (18381923) - British Liberal statesman

Background imageBannerman Collection: Sir Henry Campbell-Bannermans grave, Meigle, Scotland

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannermans grave, Meigle, Scotland
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannermans grave, Meigle Churchyard, Scotland. The Liberal politician was Prime Minister of Great Britain between 1905-1908 - Meigle had been his home since 1887. Date: circa 1908

Background imageBannerman Collection: The Australian Cricket Team

The Australian Cricket Team, J. Conway (manager) A. Bannerman

Background imageBannerman Collection: When he saw what was left of all the tigers he said, Oh! What lovely melted butter

When he saw what was left of all the tigers he said, Oh! What lovely melted butter
LITTLE BLACK SAMBO, 1925. When he saw what was left of all the tigers he said, " Oh! What lovely melted butter!" Illustration for the 1925 edition of the fairy tale by Scottish writer Helen

Background imageBannerman Collection: Dr O Grady Arrives - Cast caricatures

Dr O Grady Arrives - Cast caricatures
Dr O Grady Arrives Nerman of the Play by Canon Hannay, the inclusion of lifelike interpretations of the acting cast by Nerman, (from left to right) Miss Helen Ferrers as lady Rothconnell

Background imageBannerman Collection: Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836 - 1908). British Liberal statesman and Prime Minister from 1905 - 1908



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"Bannerman: A Tale of Cricket, Politics, and Fashion" In the year 1882, the Australian cricket team made history as they faced off against their English rivals. Known as the "Bannerman" team, these talented Australian cricketers showcased their skills on the pitch with determination and passion. Amongst them was Margaret Bannerman, a trailblazing female athlete who defied societal norms to pursue her love for cricket. Her presence in this male-dominated sport challenged conventions and inspired many young women to follow their dreams. Fast forward to 1906 when Winston Churchill served as under-secretary for colonies in Campbell-Bannerman's government. Little did anyone know that this young politician would later become one of the most influential Prime Ministers during World War II. Political debates were raging at the time, symbolized by posters depicting Free Trade versus Fair Trade. These images captured the essence of an era where ideologies clashed and decisions had far-reaching consequences. Meanwhile, a black-and-white photograph from Peking showcased City Guard members standing tall in their uniforms around 1867-72. This image transported viewers back in time to witness a different culture and its guardians protecting their city. On another stage entirely, Margaret Bannerman took center stage once again but this time not on a cricket field but rather performing in The Grand Duchess play. Her versatility shone through as she effortlessly transitioned from sports to theater. Fashion also played its part with Gordon Conway's jumper suit stealing attention at top left while tennis players enjoyed leisurely matches at Exmouth during the 80s. Amidst all this glamour stood Australia's cricket team who toured England back in 1884 – forever etching themselves into sporting history. Cartoons often hold up a mirror to society's political landscape; "Our Joe Rides the High Horse" caricatured politicians' inflated egos and grandstanding tactics that still resonate today.