Nationalisation Collection

Chislet Colliery 1930S
Chislet Colliery was located next to the Canterbury-Margate road, Kent. Two shafts were first sunk in 1914. Despite surviving nationalisation in 1947, the mine closed in 1969. Date: 1930s

For United America, YWCA division for foreign born women, 1919 (colour lithograph)
4072720 For United America, YWCA division for foreign born women, 1919 (colour lithograph) by Walker, Charles Howard (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster by C.Howard Walker)

Lloyd George faces threats to strike from the miners, April, 1920 (litho)
KDC400240 Lloyd George faces threats to strike from the miners, April, 1920 (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The reparation ceremony, in Athens, for the events of December 1, the salute to the Allied flags (colour litho)
2808557 The reparation ceremony, in Athens, for the events of December 1, the salute to the Allied flags (colour litho) by Beltrame

Coal miner Joe Baksi (right) has a canteen lunch after a trip down the pit with Laurence Plover of the National Coal Board. May 1947 P009784

Start of the Suez Crisis - Vast crowds in Alexandria listen to Colonel Nassers spwwch after Egypt siezed control of the Suez Canal. Date: 1956

National Health Insurance Stamp - Take a bit of licking
This Stamp will take a bit of licking - the introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp under the 1911 National Insurance Act

Satirical Illustration Published On The Occasion Of The Nationalisation And Expropriation Of Church Property, During The French Revolution, 1789. The Caption Reads: The Removal Of The Clergy

The Old Gaol, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Buckinghams castle-like town prison was erected in 1748. It was closed following the nationalisation of the prison system in 1877

National Health Insurance stamp - Forcible Feeding
Forcible Feeding - Lick! A double-meaning postcard, primarily relating to the introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp under the 1911 National Insurance Act

Clergy Leaving the Church after the Sale of Church Property (coloured engraving)
XIR173928 Clergy Leaving the Church after the Sale of Church Property (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

French poster, nationalisation of mines
A French poster about the nationalisation of mines. Date: 20th century

David Lloyd George - postcard
The Stamp that wants a lot of Licking. David Lloyd George (1863 - 1945), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1916-22). This card comments on the National Health Insurance Act of 1911

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"From Mining Tragedies to Social Reforms: The Journey of Nationalisation" In the 1930s, Chislet Colliery stood as a symbol of the tumultuous era, where nationalisation emerged as a potential solution to address the challenges faced by workers. The Easington Colliery mining disaster further highlighted the urgent need for change and safety measures within the industry. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in 1919, United America's YWCA division aimed to empower foreign-born women through their vibrant colour lithograph. This depiction showcased how nationalisation could extend its reach beyond economic sectors and embrace social causes. Back in Britain, Lloyd George found himself confronted with threats of strikes from miners in April 1920. As tensions rose, his government contemplated nationalising coal mines to alleviate grievances and ensure fair treatment for workers. Across Europe, Greece held a reparation ceremony in Athens following events on December 1st. A colourful lithograph captured this momentous occasion when nationalisation became an instrument for reconciliation and unity under Allied flags. Moving forward into more recent history, Colonel Nasser's speech during the start of the Suez Crisis drew vast crowds in Alexandria. His words resonated with those who believed that nationalisation could bring about political independence and self-determination. National Health Insurance stamps served as tangible reminders of healthcare reforms tied to nationalisation efforts. These stamps depicted forcible feeding and urged citizens to take pride in contributing towards collective well-being – "Take a bit of licking. " Amidst all these transformations brought forth by nationalisation, Joe Baksi enjoyed his canteen lunch after descending into the depths of a coal mine alongside Laurence. Their camaraderie exemplified how shared experiences fostered solidarity among workers amidst changing times. Looking back at history reveals that even during turbulent periods like the French Revolution in 1789, satirical illustrations portrayed clergy leaving churches due to expropriation and nationalisation.