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"Chairman: A Symbol of Power, Revolution, and Unity" From the Cultural Revolution in China to football teams and political figures around the world

Background imageChairman Collection: Mr Justin McCarthy, MP, Chairman of Majority of Irish Members (engraving)

Mr Justin McCarthy, MP, Chairman of Majority of Irish Members (engraving)
1596937 Mr Justin McCarthy, MP, Chairman of Majority of Irish Members (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Justin McCarthy, MP)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Great Central Railway, opened on 9 March (litho)

The Great Central Railway, opened on 9 March (litho)
1598642 The Great Central Railway, opened on 9 March (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Central Railway, opened on 9 March)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel (engraving)

The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel (engraving)
1597499 The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Queens Visit to Birmingham (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Birmingham (engraving)
1594774 The Queens Visit to Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Birmingham)

Background imageChairman Collection: The English Sewing Cotton Company (engraving)

The English Sewing Cotton Company (engraving)
1598117 The English Sewing Cotton Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Sewing Cotton Company)

Background imageChairman Collection: Life-Boat Saturday at Leeds (b / w photo)

Life-Boat Saturday at Leeds (b / w photo)
1604346 Life-Boat Saturday at Leeds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life-Boat Saturday at Leeds)

Background imageChairman Collection: On feeding the People (engraving)

On feeding the People (engraving)
1606008 On feeding the People (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On feeding the People. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 November 1896)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Princess of Wales distributing Prizes to the Pupils of the Girls Public Day Schools at

The Princess of Wales distributing Prizes to the Pupils of the Girls Public Day Schools at the Royal Albert Hall
1624289 The Princess of Wales distributing Prizes to the Pupils of the Girls Public Day Schools at the Royal Albert Hall (engraving) by English School

Background imageChairman Collection: Sketches at the Calico Printers Ball at the Manchester Townhall (engraving)

Sketches at the Calico Printers Ball at the Manchester Townhall (engraving)
1623810 Sketches at the Calico Printers Ball at the Manchester Townhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChairman Collection: Mr C H Parkes (engraving)

Mr C H Parkes (engraving)
1062824 Mr C H Parkes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr C H Parkes, Retiring Chairman of the Great Eastern Railway)

Background imageChairman Collection: Mr T F Halsey, MP (engraving)

Mr T F Halsey, MP (engraving)
1056696 Mr T F Halsey, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr T F Halsey, MP)

Background imageChairman Collection: Colonel C Mansell Lewis (engraving)

Colonel C Mansell Lewis (engraving)
1056446 Colonel C Mansell Lewis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel C Mansell Lewis, Chairman of the Art Section)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School (engraving)

The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School (engraving)
1041505 The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School)

Background imageChairman Collection: Banquet to the Right Honourable Sir John MacDonald, Prime Minister of Canada

Banquet to the Right Honourable Sir John MacDonald, Prime Minister of Canada, at the St Georges Club (engraving)
1061766 Banquet to the Right Honourable Sir John MacDonald, Prime Minister of Canada, at the St Georges Club (engraving) by English School

Background imageChairman Collection: Hide and Seek at Westminster, 'Thought Reading'by Mr Irving Bishop (engraving)

Hide and Seek at Westminster, "Thought Reading"by Mr Irving Bishop (engraving)
1061690 Hide and Seek at Westminster, " Thought Reading" by Mr Irving Bishop (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho)

The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho)
1043452 The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire Alarm)

Background imageChairman Collection: The South African Inquiry, the Members of the Parliamentary Committee (engraving)

The South African Inquiry, the Members of the Parliamentary Committee (engraving)
1036799 The South African Inquiry, the Members of the Parliamentary Committee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South African Inquiry)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Metropolitan Board of Works (engraving)

The Metropolitan Board of Works (engraving)
1038165 The Metropolitan Board of Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Board of Works)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Social Science Congress at Edinburgh (engraving)

The Social Science Congress at Edinburgh (engraving)
1102819 The Social Science Congress at Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Social Science Congress at Edinburgh)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks (litho)

The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks (litho)
1047486 The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks)

Background imageChairman Collection: Voting at the London County Council (engraving)

Voting at the London County Council (engraving)
1047090 Voting at the London County Council (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voting at the London County Council)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Opening Session of the Society of Arts, General Sir Owen Burne presenting the Medals (litho)

The Opening Session of the Society of Arts, General Sir Owen Burne presenting the Medals (litho)
1051212 The Opening Session of the Society of Arts, General Sir Owen Burne presenting the Medals (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChairman Collection: Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales (engraving)

Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales (engraving)
1050580 Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)

The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)
1056323 The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892)

Background imageChairman Collection: The American Presidential Election, Rival Candidates at Work (engraving)

The American Presidential Election, Rival Candidates at Work (engraving)
1051113 The American Presidential Election, Rival Candidates at Work (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Presidential Election)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Extension of the Great Central Railway, the New Rolling Stock (b / w photo)

The Extension of the Great Central Railway, the New Rolling Stock (b / w photo)
1051634 The Extension of the Great Central Railway, the New Rolling Stock (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChairman Collection: Samuel Laing, Esquire, MP, Chairman of the London and Brighton Railway Company (engraving)

Samuel Laing, Esquire, MP, Chairman of the London and Brighton Railway Company (engraving)
1053401 Samuel Laing, Esquire, MP, Chairman of the London and Brighton Railway Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Laing, Esquire, MP)

Background imageChairman Collection: Life in Parliament, Strangers in the House (engraving)

Life in Parliament, Strangers in the House (engraving)
1055461 Life in Parliament, Strangers in the House (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Parliament, Strangers in the House)

Background imageChairman Collection: Public Speaking (chromolitho)

Public Speaking (chromolitho)
2816124 Public Speaking (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public Speaking. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageChairman Collection: Sir John Pakington (colour litho)

Sir John Pakington (colour litho)
612392 Sir John Pakington (colour litho) by Thompson, Alfred (1830-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Pakington, He was the Chairman of the Quarter Sessions and reconstructed the Navy)

Background imageChairman Collection: Margate Dog Show (engraving)

Margate Dog Show (engraving)
1616652 Margate Dog Show (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margate Dog Show. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 17 May 1884)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Earl of Morley, Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords (engraving)

The Earl of Morley, Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords (engraving)
1626430 The Earl of Morley, Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Morley)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Duke of Buccleuch, Chairman of the Banquet in Honour of Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury

The Duke of Buccleuch, Chairman of the Banquet in Honour of Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury (engraving)
1621827 The Duke of Buccleuch, Chairman of the Banquet in Honour of Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury (engraving) by English School

Background imageChairman Collection: The Prince of Wales at the Savage Club (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at the Savage Club (engraving)
1624128 The Prince of Wales at the Savage Club (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at the Savage Club)

Background imageChairman Collection: The late Sir Charles Reed, MP, Chairman of the London School Board (engraving)

The late Sir Charles Reed, MP, Chairman of the London School Board (engraving)
1590324 The late Sir Charles Reed, MP, Chairman of the London School Board (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir Charles Reed, MP)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Pro-Boer Meeting at the Queens Hall on 19 June (engraving)

The Pro-Boer Meeting at the Queens Hall on 19 June (engraving)
1593835 The Pro-Boer Meeting at the Queens Hall on 19 June (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pro-Boer Meeting at the Queens Hall on 19 June)

Background imageChairman Collection: Portrait of Abraham Lincoln - Portrait of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln - Portrait of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865
XEE4310160 Portrait of Abraham Lincoln - Portrait of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) 16th President of the United States of America

Background imageChairman Collection: Members of the Royal Commission on Irish Land Acts at Present Sitting at the Four Courts

Members of the Royal Commission on Irish Land Acts at Present Sitting at the Four Courts, Dublin (b / w photo)
1597961 Members of the Royal Commission on Irish Land Acts at Present Sitting at the Four Courts, Dublin (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageChairman Collection: Rotherham and its New Public Park (engraving)

Rotherham and its New Public Park (engraving)
1603282 Rotherham and its New Public Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotherham and its New Public Park)

Background imageChairman Collection: The National Agricultural Conference (engraving)

The National Agricultural Conference (engraving)
1603810 The National Agricultural Conference (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Agricultural Conference)

Background imageChairman Collection: Sketches at the Great Labour Demonstration in Hyde Park (engraving)

Sketches at the Great Labour Demonstration in Hyde Park (engraving)
1603112 Sketches at the Great Labour Demonstration in Hyde Park (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChairman Collection: The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)

The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1627660 The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal)

Background imageChairman Collection: The late Lieutenant-Colonel P T French, Chairman of Bombay, Baroda

The late Lieutenant-Colonel P T French, Chairman of Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway (engraving)
1626722 The late Lieutenant-Colonel P T French, Chairman of Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway (engraving) by English School

Background imageChairman Collection: Sir Max Muspratt (b / w photo)

Sir Max Muspratt (b / w photo)
3649850 Sir Max Muspratt (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Max Muspratt)

Background imageChairman Collection: Sir Edmund Hay Currie (engraving)

Sir Edmund Hay Currie (engraving)
1050535 Sir Edmund Hay Currie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edmund Hay Currie, Chairman of the Stewards of the Queens Fund)

Background imageChairman Collection: Baron Alphonse de Rothschild (b / w photo)

Baron Alphonse de Rothschild (b / w photo)
1051618 Baron Alphonse de Rothschild (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Alphonse de Rothschild)

Background imageChairman Collection: Bloemfontein, the Raadzaal (b / w photo)

Bloemfontein, the Raadzaal (b / w photo)
3092492 Bloemfontein, the Raadzaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloemfontein, the Raadzaal)



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"Chairman: A Symbol of Power, Revolution, and Unity" From the Cultural Revolution in China to football teams and political figures around the world, the term "chairman" has taken on various meanings throughout history. In China's tumultuous era, Chairman Mao Zedong emerged as a prominent figure through cultural revolution posters that depicted his leadership and ideology. These Chinese Communist propaganda posters showcased Chairman Mao's influence over the masses, with images of him greeting Red Guards in Tiananmen Square. Beyond politics, football teams like Barnet FC in 1936 and Millwall Athletic also had their own chairmen who guided them towards success. The Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team of 1908 exemplified unity under their chairman's guidance. Similarly, Aston Villa Football Club established its legacy since 1896 with strong leadership at its helm. Not limited to sports or politics alone, individuals such as Eleanor Roosevelt made significant contributions as humanitarian leaders. As chairman of the UN Human Rights Commission, she championed equality and justice for all. The concept of a chairman extends beyond geographical boundaries too; South Yemen leader found common ground with Chairman Mao during an official visit where they exchanged greetings. This encounter highlighted how different cultures can connect through shared values. In popular culture references like Ouija boards caution against potential dangers associated with seeking guidance from unknown forces by referring to a "chairman. " It serves as a reminder that power should be handled responsibly. Lastly, no discussion about chairmen would be complete without mentioning Chairman Mao's iconic red book - an embodiment of his teachings and principles that influenced millions across China during his reign.