Protests Collection

Ireland, North, Derry, The Peoples Gallery series of murals in the Bogside Mural known as " Bernadette"

Arthur Scargill of the NUM talks with miners on strike 1984

Thousands of Napier workers demonstrating in Acton Park, West London during the Second World War. 31st May 1945

The Goodies, on the perfect answer to petrol rationing, ride their three seater tandem bicycle in London, Wednesday 21st November 1973

Troops put down riots in Belgium, 1899
3480900 Troops put down riots in Belgium, 1899; (add.info.: Troops put down riots in Belgium, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus, 1850
3330866 Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus- type of life suit- in Cork)

Death of Mlle. Gorbatchesckaya, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657934 Death of Mlle. Gorbatchesckaya, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info.: La Mort de Mlle. Gorbatchecskaia;); The Stapleton Collection.

Washington, DC, July 28, 1932 - Tanks and mounted troops go to break up Bonus Marchers' camp (b/w photo)
7133816 Washington, DC, July 28, 1932 - Tanks and mounted troops go to break up Bonus Marchers' camp (b/w photo); (add.info.: Washington, DC, July 28)

A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850
3330605 A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives from shipwrecks by)

Chief of Police lynched by the crowd in Paris, 1899 (illustration)
8698435 Chief of Police lynched by the crowd in Paris, 1899 (illustration) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); (add.info.: Society. Justice. Chief of Police lynched by the crowd in Paris)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635310 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration of how Roman numerals may be formed with the fingers (litho)
8641530 Demonstration of how Roman numerals may be formed with the fingers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Deroulede and Habert trying to circumvent General Roger and his troops during a nationalist march in Paris, 1899
3480895 Deroulede and Habert trying to circumvent General Roger and his troops during a nationalist march in Paris, 1899; (add.info)

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 End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo)
3331003 The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of members of the Red Guards)

A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850
3331171 A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives from shipwrecks by)

Police arresting demonstators at a rally by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635298 Police arresting demonstators at a rally by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635309 Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A heavily stocked window mainly of canned goods (b/w photo)
8647458 A heavily stocked window mainly of canned goods (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A heavily stocked window mainly of canned goods)

Ulster Unionist demonstration, Herne Hill, London, 1914 (b/w photo)
8626509 Ulster Unionist demonstration, Herne Hill, London, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

May Day demonstrations before the General Strike, London, 1926 (b/w photo)
8626466 May Day demonstrations before the General Strike, London, 1926 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver)
7339290 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Solar spectrum being demonstrated to young boys, 1887
3480083 Solar spectrum being demonstrated to young boys, 1887; (add.info.: Solar spectrum being demonstrated to young boys in a darkened room by means of a Heliostat and a prism)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635313 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635312 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635311 Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demonstration by unemployed workers, London, 1931)

Bloody Sunday in St Petersburg, Russia in 1905 (print)
5669577 Bloody Sunday in St Petersburg, Russia in 1905 (print); (add.info.: French satirical Illustration after the Bloody Sunday, 22 January 1905 in St Petersburg, Russia)

Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635299 Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London)

The Tea in Boston Harbour (engraving)
8632410 The Tea in Boston Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea in Boston Harbour)

Suffragist march, London, 1908 (b/w photo)
8626531 Suffragist march, London, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suffragist march, London, 13 June 1908)

Sunday procession on the Embankment, London (b/w photo)
8676196 Sunday procession on the Embankment, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday procession on the Embankment, London)

Saluting the quarter-deck (colour photo)
8668592 Saluting the quarter-deck (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saluting the quarter-deck)

strike of the workers at the Schneider factory , in Le Creusot, France, in 1899 (photo0)
1802162 strike of the workers at the Schneider factory , in Le Creusot, France, in 1899 (photo0 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: strike of the workers at the Schneider factory)

Women from the Halles market going for King Louis XVI of France in Versailles on October 5, 1789(engraving)
XEE4149368 Women from the Halles market going for King Louis XVI of France in Versailles on October 5, 1789(engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Protest by the people of Lima
3786108 Protest by the people of Lima; (add.info.: Protest by the people of Lima, Peru against Argentinian Senor Ministro Argentino Exemo Agustin Arroyo, 25 May 1901.); Lebrecht History

Victims of Austrian Schreckenstage (Days of Horror)
3786137 Victims of Austrian Schreckenstage (Days of Horror); (add.info.: Victims of Austrian Schreckenstage ('Days of Horror) riots, 15 - 16 July 1927, Vienna.); Lebrecht History

Demonstation of Social Democrats, Cologne
3786496 Demonstation of Social Democrats, Cologne; (add.info.: Demonstation of Social Democrats, Cologne (Koln), Germany. Pre - 1914. Protest against clerical influence over education and culture

Czech Demonstration in London during World War 1
3786769 Czech Demonstration in London during World War 1; (add.info.: Czech Demonstration in London during World War 1. Protest in support of Prince Alexander of Serbia)

Rabbit hunting, France, 1873 (engraving)
PCT5617993 Rabbit hunting, France, 1873 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Rabbit hunting in France in the 19th century - a man, opposing the hunt)

Strike-Breakers, 1930 (painting)
7432263 Strike-Breakers, 1930 (painting) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 71x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938)); Photo © O. Vaering

Long live May 1! (May 1, International Workers Day), 1920 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409777 Long live May 1! (May 1, International Workers Day), 1920 (colour lithograph) by Russian School (20th century) ; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Vive le 1er mai)

Glasgow Rangers 1 v Celtic 2 1965 Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park. (Picture) Referee Hugh Philips waves away the protests of Ronnie McKinnon

Miners Strike 1984 - 1985, Pictured. Chief Supt. Bryan Meadows, shows damage to one of South Yorkshire Police Horse Boxes, at Sheffield Stables, Wednesday 7th November 1984

Carnaby Street Scenes and Demonstration over Mick Jagger and Keith Richard, concerning their release from prison on £ 7, 000 bail on drugs charges. 1st July 1967

London Family cutting Firewood
During the coal strike in 1912 families started to cut their own fire wood is response to the lack of resources. A family in London is seen collecting its own resources from their back garden

Mining conditions
Miners lift to the mines in a dangerous lift. The conditions were drear for the men working in these mines. The nation coal strike was in protest of the conditions seen here. Date: 1912

Portugal Strikers on the streets in Lisbon. Men seen on top of a street tram car in protest. The strike was by the Workmen's Federation of Lisbon as a reply to the action of the Government in

Coal miners strike
The conference of the miners federation of Birmingham meeting to discuss the coal miners strike. The names, reading from left to right, are: Sitting--Mr. H. Duff, Mr. T. H. Cann, Mr. M. C. Kerrell

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"Voices of Change: Uniting for Justice and Equality in Ireland's Protests" In the heart of North Ireland, Derry stands as a testament to resilience and determination. The Peoples Gallery series of murals in the Bogside Mural known depict the struggles faced by its people, serving as vivid reminders of their fight for freedom. During the historic coal miners' strike in 1984, Arthur Scargill of the NUM stood shoulder to shoulder with his fellow miners, discussing their shared vision for fair working conditions. Their unwavering solidarity echoed across mining communities nationwide. Amidst petrol rationing woes, The Goodies pedaled through London on their three-seater tandem, offering a lighthearted solution to a serious problem. Their comical approach brought smiles during challenging times. In an era when warmth was sought after even in firewood cutting sessions within London families, unity prevailed despite hardships. Together they braved cold winters and provided for one another. Mining conditions have long been at the forefront worldwide. From Portugal strikers demanding safer workplaces to coal miners striking against exploitation – these demonstrations called attention to human dignity above all else. Riots erupted during French elections in Paris as citizens voiced discontent over political choices made on their behalf. Streets became battlegrounds where frustrations clashed with authority, leaving scars that would take time to heal. A Socialist Meeting held in East End London united like-minded individuals who believed that equality should be accessible to all members of society. Through passionate discussions and collective action plans were forged towards a more just future. Madrid witnessed scenes both fiery and symbolic as mobs burned German Legation arms and tore down flags amidst rising tensions. These acts conveyed outrage against perceived injustices while highlighting global interconnectedness. Throughout history, mining conditions remained contentious issues around the world; workers fought relentlessly for improved safety measures and fair treatment from employers who often prioritized profits over lives sacrificed underground. In the face of adversity, they have become a powerful tool for change.