Conferences Collection (page 2)

The Church Congress at Wakefield (engraving)
1055079 The Church Congress at Wakefield (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church Congress at Wakefield)

Science and Pleasure (engraving)
1058027 Science and Pleasure (engraving) by Lawson, Francis Wilfred (1842-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science and Pleasure, the British Association Meeting at Brighton)

The Australasian Federal Convention at Sydney (engraving)
1061516 The Australasian Federal Convention at Sydney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Australasian Federal Convention at Sydney)

The Social Science Congress at York, Lord Brougham, the President, delivering his Address in the Festival Concert-Room
1613271 The Social Science Congress at York, Lord Brougham, the President, delivering his Address in the Festival Concert-Room (engraving) by English School

Conference of the Evangelical Alliance at Amsterdam (engraving)
1620764 Conference of the Evangelical Alliance at Amsterdam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conference of the Evangelical Alliance at Amsterdam)

The Church Congress at Folkestone, Reception by the Mayor (engraving)
1603642 The Church Congress at Folkestone, Reception by the Mayor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church Congress at Folkestone)

The Chartist Convention, John-Street, Fitzroy-Square (engraving)
1607116 The Chartist Convention, John-Street, Fitzroy-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chartist Convention, John-Street, Fitzroy-Square)

The International Medical Congress at Guildhall (engraving)
1590585 The International Medical Congress at Guildhall (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Medical Congress at Guildhall)

The Church Congress at Nottingham, the Archbishop of Canterbury addressing the Working Mens Meeting in the Victoria
1042557 The Church Congress at Nottingham, the Archbishop of Canterbury addressing the Working Mens Meeting in the Victoria Hall (litho) by Boyd

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)

The International Medical Congress, Conversazione at South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1054512 The International Medical Congress, Conversazione at South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Medical Congress)

The International Congress of Orientalists, Reception by Sir Bartle Frere at Wressil Lodge, Wimbledon (engraving)
1053147 The International Congress of Orientalists, Reception by Sir Bartle Frere at Wressil Lodge, Wimbledon (engraving) by Nash

The great dock strikes (engraving)
614484 The great dock strikes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great dock strikes: conciliation conference at the Mansion House, London)

Portraits from the World Temperance Convention, at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving)
1617274 Portraits from the World Temperance Convention, at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Social Science Congress at York (engraving)
1613275 The Social Science Congress at York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Social Science Congress at York)

The Social Science Congress at Sheffield, Sir Manockjee Cursetjee delivering his Essay on Education in India (engraving)
1610662 The Social Science Congress at Sheffield, Sir Manockjee Cursetjee delivering his Essay on Education in India (engraving) by English School

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)

The Church Congress at Folkestone (engraving)
1603614 The Church Congress at Folkestone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church Congress at Folkestone)

The Social Science Congress at Huddersfield, a Portrait Group (engraving)
1044500 The Social Science Congress at Huddersfield, a Portrait Group (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Social Science Congress at Huddersfield)

The Street-Vendors Question, a Costermongers Meeting in St Lukes (engraving)
1058157 The Street-Vendors Question, a Costermongers Meeting in St Lukes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street-Vendors Question)

The International Prison Congress, meeting in the Middle Temple Hall (engraving)
1057948 The International Prison Congress, meeting in the Middle Temple Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Prison Congress)

The Social Science Congress at Manchester (engraving)
1054196 The Social Science Congress at Manchester (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Social Science Congress at Manchester)

An Artists Notes in the French Chamber of Deputies (engraving)
1061731 An Artists Notes in the French Chamber of Deputies (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artists Notes in the French Chamber of Deputies)

Liberal Demonstration at Manchester, Lord Hartington addressing the Meeting at Pomona Gardens Palace (engraving)
1099839 Liberal Demonstration at Manchester, Lord Hartington addressing the Meeting at Pomona Gardens Palace (engraving) by Dadd

British Association in Cambridge (engraving)
1095624 British Association in Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Association in Cambridge)

Dubai Opera, Dubai, UAE
Mohamed Kazzaz

1990 Labour Party Conference, Blackpool, taking place 30th September to 5th October 1990, our picture shows... Tony Blair, Shadow Secretary of State for Employment

1992 Labour Party Conference, Blackpool, taking place 27th September to 2nd October 1992, our picture shows... Gordon Brown, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer

Norman Tebbit on the second day of the Conservative party conference. October 1966

Norman Tebbit at the Conservative party conference. October 1977

The Labour Party give a press conference to outline their views on defence if they ever come to power. Labour Leader Neil Kinnock and Shadow Foreign Secretary Denis Healey. 10th December 1986

The Labour Party give a press conference to outline their views on defence if they ever come to power. Shadow Foreign Secretary Denis Healey. 10th December 1986

Labour Party meeting ahead of the 1987 general election. Leader Neil Kinnock with MP Jo Richardson. 18th May 1987

The Labour Party Conference, Brighton. Leader Neil Kinnock links arms with his wife Glenys and Deputy Leader Roy Hattersley. 2nd October 1987

The Conservative Party Conference, Blackpool. Pictured, Jeffrey Archer. 14th October 1991

John Forrester speaking at the Labour Party Conference. October 1970

Jack Ashley speaking at the Labour Party Conference. 8th October 1971

1992 Labour Party Conference, Blackpool, taking place 27th September to 2nd October 1992. Our Picture Shows... John Prescott, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport

The Conservative Party Conference, Blackpool. Pictured, Margaret Thatcher with Prime Minister John Major. 14th October 1991

Social Democratic Party first anniversary meeting. Shirley Williams delivers a speech. 3rd February 1982

Peace talks between the Big Four fat the end of Wold War One. Circa January 1919

Margaret Thatcher addresses a conference of the Young Conservatives in Torquay 1990

Neil Kinnock and wife Glenys, visit the creche set up in Bournemouth for delegates children, Labour Party Conference, 4th October 1985. Pictured with 20 month old Daisy and six week old Tom

SNP conference in Perth, Party Leader Alex Salmond outside the conference with Margaret Ewing. 23rd September 1992

In a major bid to shed new light on our remote ancestors BBC2 is sponsoring a 3 year bid to excavate in and around Silbury Hill, an enormous artificial hill at the side of the A4 near Avebury

One of the most momentous conferences of the war began in January 1943 near Casablanca, Morocco when American President Roosevelt

A historic photograph taken on the occasion of Mr Winston Churchills 69th birthday (30th November 1943) which he celebrated at Tehran with a party at the British Legation

Labour Party Conference 10th October 1955. The Conference Chairman, Dr.Edith Summerskill, seen here with Morgan Phillips General Secretary of the Labour Party. 11th October 1955

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"Conferences: A Gathering of Minds, Ideas, and Change" From the historic debates on the Common Market to discussions on apartheid and war strategies, they have been pivotal in shaping our world. Home Secretary Roy Jenkins eloquently speaks during a debate on the Common Market, highlighting the importance of collaboration. The Aga Khan III's presence at a conference in India reminds us of the global nature of these gatherings. All Saints, Margaret Street in London becomes an intellectual hub as The Vicars Room hosts thought-provoking discussions. Oliver Tambo, a South African anti-apartheid politician, fearlessly advocates for justice at conferences worldwide. In Vienna's House of Lords, influential figures like Professor Arndts and Cardinal Rauscher convene to address pressing issues alongside Cardinal Prince Schwarzenberg and Count Thun. One cannot forget the momentous conference near Casablanca in 1943 that shaped history during wartime turmoil. Meanwhile, political parties gather for their annual conferences - from Labour Party's vibrant red review in Brighton to Conservative Party Conference where Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher holds court with Sir Alec Douglas Home and Harold Wilson among others. In Paris' Chamber of Deputies' Salle des Conferences captured beautifully in black-and-white photography lies echoes of countless debates that took place within its walls. Engravings immortalize significant moments such as The Social Science Congress held both in Glasgow and Dublin - platforms where scholars exchanged ideas to advance society. Conferences serve as catalysts for progress; they bring together diverse perspectives fostering dialogue that leads to change. These gatherings are not just mere events but powerful forums where minds meet, ideas flourish, and transformations begin.