Home Rule Collection

Ulster Says No
1st September 1912: Unionists from district Orange Lodges march to the Manor House Grounds, Coleraine, County Derry, in an Anti-Home Rule demonstration. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Doncaster, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon, 17 September 1887
XCF136709 Doncaster, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon, 17 September 1887 (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr. Morley, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England
STC385342 Mr. Morley, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Hodgson, Walker (fl.1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Morley)

MAP: IRELAND, 1893. Home Rule Map of Ireland, illustrated with Irish politicians. Engraving, 1893

The Great Unionist demonstration in Belfast 1892
5312089 The Great Unionist demonstration in Belfast 1892; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Great Unionist demonstration in Belfast 1892)

A demonstration in Dublin, 1899
3480851 A demonstration in Dublin, 1899; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a demonstration in Dublin in 1899, against Joseph Chamberlain (1836 - 1914)

'The North Kilkenny Election--Mr. Parnell Mobbed Whist Leaving Castlecomer, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The North Kilkenny Election--Mr. Parnell Mobbed Whist Leaving Castlecomer, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Actors supporting independence. Elaine C. Smith, Pat Kane and Ricky Ross. 28th February 1992

Edinburghs old Royal High School makes its debut as a mini parliament, 28th April 1980. In the smaller, more convenient West Lobby

Guardian William Wallace (Gordon Walker) spears Major Block (Jim Dunsmorg) during a referendum fight in Buchanan Street Precinct, Glasgow, Scotland, 20th February 1979

Office Girls count the results of the Record Referendum, over 45, 475 received at the offices of the Daily Record, Picture Published 29th November 1976

Office Girl counts the results of the Record Referendum, over 45, 475 received at the offices of the Daily Record, Picture Published 18th November 1976

Symbolic Opening Ceremony with 12ft key at the gates of the Scottish Assembly, at Edinburghs Royal High School, with security guards watching through the barred gates, 29th June 1980

Lloyd George as St. David of Wales, expels the snake of mistrust and establishes the Irish Free State, December
KDC400230 Lloyd George as St. David of Wales, expels the snake of mistrust and establishes the Irish Free State, December, 1921 (litho) by Partridge

LLoyd George as a chef with the ingredients of Coal, Germany and Ireland, 1921 (litho)
KDC400231 LLoyd George as a chef with the ingredients of Coal, Germany and Ireland, 1921 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The campaign in India against British industrial products started by the agitator Gandhi... (colour litho)
2809025 The campaign in India against British industrial products started by the agitator Gandhi... (colour litho) by Salvadori

The Welsh Wizard, LLoyd George, hopes to achieve unity in Ireland, March, 1920 (litho)
KDC400224 The Welsh Wizard, LLoyd George, hopes to achieve unity in Ireland, March, 1920 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Tompkins Atonement (engraving)
1624912 Mr Tompkins Atonement (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Tompkins Atonement)

Sketches in Parliament (engraving)
1622382 Sketches in Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Parliament. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 February 1884)

The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
1062085 The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons)

LLoyd George faces opposition to his Government of Ireland
KDC400239 LLoyd George faces opposition to his Government of Ireland Bill from the Irish Republican Party. February, 1920 (litho) by English School

British soldiers behind a barricade (sepia photo)
STC412017 British soldiers behind a barricade (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the Easter Rising)

A study for a full-length portrait of Robert Gascoyne-Cecil
AGN265779 A study for a full-length portrait of Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (pen & stump with brown ink wash on paper) by Richmond

Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191208 Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The arrest of Eamonn De Valera (1882-1975) 1917 (b / w photo)
CHT214783 The arrest of Eamonn De Valera (1882-1975) 1917 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Irish Embassy, Paris

Mr Mitchell Henry (1826-1910) (colour litho)
612910 Mr Mitchell Henry (1826-1910) (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Mitchell Henry, Home Rule, 19 April 1879, Vanity Fair, cartoon)

A Political Conference, illustration from Punch Magazine, 17th November
LSH240002 A Political Conference, illustration from Punch Magazine, 17th November, 1894 (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Linley Sambourne House, London

Rebel India (Colour Litho)
2784097 Rebel India (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebellious India. In many Indian locations)

Sketches at the Liverpool Election, a Ward Meeting (engraving)
1613861 Sketches at the Liverpool Election, a Ward Meeting (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Liverpool Election, a Ward Meeting)

Home Rule, Great Meeting at Belfast, Arrival of Mr Balfour at the Linen Hall (engraving)
1604178 Home Rule, Great Meeting at Belfast, Arrival of Mr Balfour at the Linen Hall (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Rule)

Mr Isaac Butt (colour litho)
613320 Mr Isaac Butt (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Isaac Butt, Home Rule, 3 May 1873)

Lloyd George is prevented from resting by the difficulties caused by industrial unrest in
KDC400236 Lloyd George is prevented from resting by the difficulties caused by industrial unrest in Britain and additionally the problems of Ireland, October, 1919 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Crowded street during the revolt, from An Illustrated Record of the Sinn Fein Revolt
STC445325 Crowded street during the revolt, from An Illustrated Record of the Sinn Fein Revolt in Dublin, April 1916 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sackville Street and Eden Quay after the Revolt, from
STC445327 Sackville Street and Eden Quay after the Revolt, from An Illustrated Record of the Sinn Fein Revolt in Dublin, April 1916 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century)

The scene of Gandhis arrest in Bombay (colour litho)
2783557 The scene of Gandhis arrest in Bombay (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The scene of Gandhis arrest in Bombay)

Bloody episodes of the uprising in India (colour litho)
2784141 Bloody episodes of the uprising in India (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloody episodes of the uprising in India)

Fight at Ennis between National Leaguers and Police, 1886
STC385353 Fight at Ennis between National Leaguers and Police, 1886, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Wollen

The Ulster Unionist Convention in Belfast, the Duke of Abercorn addressing the Meeting in the Convention Hall
1056309 The Ulster Unionist Convention in Belfast, the Duke of Abercorn addressing the Meeting in the Convention Hall, at the Opening of the Demonstration (engraving) by English School

Family wearing fancy dress (b / w photo)
5217241 Family wearing fancy dress (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family wearing fancy dress. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Ulster Demonstration against Home Rule, Mr Balfour on his Way to the Grand Stand in Donegal Square
1038785 The Ulster Demonstration against Home Rule, Mr Balfour on his Way to the Grand Stand in Donegal Square, Belfast (b/w photo) by English photographer

The Peoples Pecksniff, 1887 (coloured engraving)
979468 The Peoples Pecksniff, 1887 (coloured engraving) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peoples Pecksniff: Mr Pecksniff as the shield of virtue)

William Hoey Kearney Redmond (coloured photo)
821142 William Hoey Kearney Redmond (coloured photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Hoey Kearney Redmond (1861-1917)

Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India, illustration from "Courier Sunday", 1930
2777934 Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India, illustration from " Courier Sunday", 1930 by Beltrame

Kellys Corner (sepia photo)
STC412016 Kellys Corner (sepia photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kellys Corner, Dublin, sometimes known as Fort Kelly; During the Easter Rising)

De Valeras surrender (sepia photo)
STC412015 De Valeras surrender (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eamonn de Valera (1882-1975)

Edward Carson, 1926 (colour litho)
473358 Edward Carson, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Henry Carson, 1st Baron Carson (1854-1935) Irish barrister

The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
1062084 The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons)

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"Home Rule: A Journey Towards Self-Governance and Independence" In the realm of political history, the concept of "home rule" has ignited fervent debates and stirred passionate sentiments. From Ulster's resounding declaration of "No, " to Mr. Morley's thought-provoking illustration in Cassells Illustrated History of England, this notion has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. The echoes of Doncaster's St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon from September 17, 1887 still reverberate through time, showcasing the intricate dynamics surrounding home rule. It was a movement that attracted actors like Elaine C. Smith, Pat Kane, and Ricky Ross - individuals who believed in the power of independence. Edinburgh's old Royal High School took center stage as it transformed into a mini parliament, symbolizing aspirations for self-governance. The Guardian William Wallace (Gordon Walker) valiantly speared Major Block (Jim Dunsmorg), embodying the struggle between those advocating for autonomy and those opposing change. Amidst this backdrop emerged pivotal moments such as when office girls diligently counted the results of the Record Referendum - their actions reflecting over 45 voices demanding self-determination. Symbolic Opening Ceremonies unfolded at the gates of Scottish Assembly with a colossal 12ft key unlocking doors to potential progress. Yet home rule transcends borders; it is not confined to one region alone. As depicted in an evocative colour lithograph titled "Indian revolt spreads from one region to another, " we witness how this idea resonated across continents - igniting flames of liberation far beyond its birthplace. "The Goose that Lays the Golden Eggs, " illustrated on Puck magazine's front cover in August 22, 1883 further encapsulates home rule's allure - promising prosperity and abundance if granted autonomy. And finally, Lloyd George assumes his role as St.