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Students working in print shop, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Students working in print shop, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1902. [African American students learning printing skills]

Students in workshop, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Students in workshop, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1902. [African American students learning practical skills. Note stove for heating]

African American students in mattress-making class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1902
African American students in mattress-making class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. 1902. [Young women learning upholstery and soft furnishing]

Students making and upholstering barrel furniture, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1902
Students making and upholstering barrel furniture, 1902. [Young black women learning upholstery and soft furnishing]

Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, 1906. [Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie attends event to celebrate the founding of the the Tuskegee Normal School

Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, c1906 April 24. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, c1906 April 24. [Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie attends event to celebrate the founding of the the Tuskegee Normal

Laboratory at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Laboratory at Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1902. [Black students are taught chemistry. Note stove for heating]

Pageant participants costumed as Pilgrims and Natives, posed beneath a banner "En... c1880 - 1900
Pageant participants costumed as Pilgrims and Natives, posed beneath a banner "En Avant!" [Onwards!], between 1880 and 1900

Tuskegee 25th anniversary - reviewing stand, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1906. [Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie attends event to celebrate the founding of the the Tuskegee

History class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
History class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1902. [Black students are taught about Captain John Smith and the Jamestown settlement in Virginia]

Printing press room, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Printing press room, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Women student activities - playing croquet, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority

Men debating in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Men debating in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Laundry class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Laundry class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Male and female students reading in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Classroom at the Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between 1901 and 1903. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

25th anniversary celebration of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, April 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
25th anniversary celebration of Tuskegee Institute, April, 1906. Dignitaries on viewing stand. [Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie attends event to celebrate the founding of the

Five boys making tin utensils, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Five boys making tin utensils, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, six boys doing laundry, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. six boys doing laundry, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Elementary school class of Indian students with botanical specimens... Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Elementary school class of Indian students with botanical specimens at United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901

Debating class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Debating class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. A young woman standing before a group of seated students. A partially visible chalkboard says "Debate

The International Exhibition: carriage by Stevenson and Elliot, of Stirling, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: carriage by Stevenson and Elliot, of Stirling, 1862. The door-glasses...are especially devoted to illustrating the progress of the colony of Victoria [in

The first gender-neutral restroom in the Los Angeles school district is seen at Santee Education Complex high school in Los Angeles, California, U.S. April 18, 2016

Juvenille gray Toulose geese raised for production of Foie Gras on free-range farm in village of Turnac, near Domme, Dordogne Department, Aquitaine, France

Punks - 1980s - fashion, women, punk, vintage stills photographic library archive 80s

The Escape of Grotius, aka Hugo de Groot, Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, poet and playwright. He was imprisoned in Loevestein Castle for his involvement in Calvinist disputes

Cartoon, Bad Business! Irish Home Rule
Political cartoon, Bad Business! A satirical comment on William Ewart Gladstone and Irish Home Rule, with William Harcourt (R) depicted as an elderly woman Date: 1891

Kenneth Tynan with J B Priestley
Kenneth Peacock Tynan (1927-1980), influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer. Seen here (left) with J B (John Boynton) Priestley (1894-1984)

Salman Rushdie, British-Indian novelist and essayist
Salman Rushdie (Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie, b 1947), British-Indian novelist and essayist. Date: circa 1980s

Malcolm Muggeridge, English journalist and broadcaster
(Thomas) Malcolm Muggeridge (1903-1990), English journalist, author, media personality and satirist. From agnosticism he became a Christian, and converted to Roman Catholicism in his later years

Michael Scott-Joynt, outspoken English clergyman
Michael Charles Scott-Joynt (b 1943), English clergyman, Bishop of Stafford (1987-1995) and Bishop of Winchester (from 1995, due to retire 2011). Outspoken opponent of gay rights. Date: circa 1970s

Spitting Image puppet of Margaret Thatcher
A puppet of Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister, used on the satirical TV programme, Spitting Image. The book is Spycatcher by Peter Wright

Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia
Ian Douglas Smith (1919-2007), best known as the Prime Minister of the British self-governing colony of Southern Rhodesia

Kenneth Tynan, English theatre critic and writer
Kenneth Peacock Tynan (1927-1980), influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer. Date: circa 1960s

Enoch Powell, controversial British politician
(John) Enoch Powell (1912-1998), British politician and Conservative MP from 1950 to 1974. After controversy over his Rivers of Blood speech in 1968

Ian McGregor, head of the NCB during the Miners Strike
Ian McGregor (Sir Ian Kinloch MacGregor, 1912-1998), Scottish-American metallurgist and industrialist, controversial head of British Steel

Germaine Greer 1939 Australian Writer Author
germaine, greer, 1939, australian, writer, author, academic, journalist, journalism, scholar, scholarship, research, early, modern, english, literature, feminist, feminism, intellectual, womens

Gerry Adams, Irish republican politician
Gerry Adams (Gerard Adams, b 1948), Irish republican politician, President of Sinn Fein. Seen here in profile, lighting his pipe. Date: circa early 1980s

Bernadette Devlin, political activist and MP
Bernadette Devlin (Josephine Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, b 1947), socialist republican political activist in Northern Ireland, MP for Mid Ulster 1969-1974

Gerry Adams and Ken Livingstone in London
Gerry Adams (Gerard Adams, b 1948), Irish republican politician, President of Sinn Fein, and Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), British Labour politician

Start of a War Party, 1907 (b/w photo)
XJF441989 Start of a War Party, 1907 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: controversial image of Native Americans)

Portrait of Lord Lytton, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Lord Lytton, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Warren Hastings, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Warren Hastings, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Arrest of Lord Pigot, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Arrest of Lord Pigot, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

W T Stead, English newspaper editor and pioneer of investigative journalism, in his office in Norfolk House
6014186 W T Stead, English newspaper editor and pioneer of investigative journalism, in his office in Norfolk House, Thames Embankment, London (litho) by Begg

Controversial Paddy Power Advertising 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport

Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving)
XJF397657 Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection

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"Unveiling the Controversial: A Glimpse into Historical Moments and Provocative Figures" Step back in time to the British General Election of January 1910, where a vivid Liberal Party Poster captivated minds with its striking color lithography. Fast forward to the thrilling 1989 Japanese GP, where adrenaline-fueled controversy ignited passionate debates among racing enthusiasts. Witness the enigmatic Variety Theatre performance by Dr. Walford Bodie that left audiences spellbound and questioning societal norms. Explore the bustling Birmingham Bull Ring, a melting pot of diverse opinions and conflicting ideologies that shaped an era. Escape to Carlyon Bay in the vibrant 1970s, a place where cultural shifts clashed against traditional values amidst stunning coastal beauty. Marvel at Porton Down's aerial photograph, revealing secrets behind controversial scientific experiments conducted within its secretive walls. Engage with Richard Dawkins, a thought-provoking British science writer whose ideas have sparked heated discussions on religion and evolution. Contemplate two skeletons side by side—one human, one gorilla—reminding us of our shared ancestry while challenging notions of superiority. Delve into controversy surrounding embryonic stem cells as they intertwine with a needle under an SEM microscope—a glimpse into medical ethics debates that continue to divide society today. Listen intently as Carson Speaks in 1913—an influential figure whose words stirred up controversy and reshaped public opinion during tumultuous times. Behold the captured German Railway gun from WW1's Battle of Amiens—a symbol of triumph over adversity but also a reminder of devastating conflicts that divided nations. Bid farewell to David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street—an iconic image marking both his political legacy and contentious decisions made during his tenure. In this collection lies captivating snapshots from history—each hinting at controversies that have shaped our world; provoking thought, igniting passions, and reminding us how differing perspectives can shape our understanding of the past and present.