Rents Collection

Athenodorus and Ghost
The Greek Stoic philosopher Athenodorus (died 7 AD) rents a haunted house, whose ghost leads him to its improperly buried bones : regarded as the first investigated ghost story

W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd Advertisement
A promotional page for W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd, an advertising company, showing a cluster of portrait photographs of varying types

One Tun Ragged School, Westminster
Children outside the One Tun Ragged School, in Perkins Rents, Westminster, housed in a former pub. Date: circa 1860s

Tenantry Column, Alnwick, Northumberland - a monument erected in 1816 by the tenants of Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland in thanks for his reduction of their rents during the post-Napoleonic

Charles Parnell at a Anti Rent Meeting 1879
Charles Parnell an Irish nationalist, addressing an anti-rent meeting at Limerick, Ireland. Date: August 1879

Model Tenement Houses, West Sixty-Ninth Street (b / w photo)
5215258 Model Tenement Houses, West Sixty-Ninth Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model Tenement Houses, West Sixty-Ninth Street)

Housing conditions of poor labouring family, partly caused by high rents
531835 Housing conditions of poor labouring family, partly caused by high rents. Landlords were making up to 50% on their investements in already condemned properties

A Childs Christmas Day (engraving)
1045905 A Childs Christmas Day (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Childs Christmas Day)

The term, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT287010 The term, c.1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le terme; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Block on One Hundred and Sixth Street, Amsterdam Avenue to Western Boulevard (b / w photo)
5215248 Block on One Hundred and Sixth Street, Amsterdam Avenue to Western Boulevard (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Professor Beresford Pite, Architect (b / w photo)
3652288 Professor Beresford Pite, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Beresford Pite, Architect)

The Agitation among the Skye Crofters (engraving)
1045811 The Agitation among the Skye Crofters (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agitation among the Skye Crofters)

Landlordism (colour litho)
2813072 Landlordism (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landlordism)

Rent collector collecting weekly rent from a tenant. September 1975 P005425

Quit Rents ceremony, Royal Courts of Justice, London
The ancient ceremony of Quit Rents taking place in the Royal Courts of Justice, London. The paying of quit rents by the Corporation of the City of London to the King (or Queen)

Undated photograph of enlarged portion of ectoplasm
Undated photograph of enlarged portion of " ectoplasm", showing rents, warps and weft. This is one of series of photographs of Harry Prices investigations into the mediumship of Helen

Ladies Land League
Dispersing a Ladies Land League meeting. The league was formed in 1881 by Anna Parnell and favoured reduced rents and resistance to the evictions

Cattle Seized
When Irish farmers respond to Parnells instruction and refuse to pay their rents, their cattle are seized by the authorities at Sligo

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"Rents: A Historical Perspective on Housing and Social Struggles" In the realm of rents, history unveils intriguing tales that intertwine Athenodorus and Ghost, W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd Advertisement, One Tun Ragged School in Westminster, and Tenantry Column in Alnwick, Northumberland. These diverse hints shed light on the multifaceted nature of rent-related issues throughout time. One cannot forget Charles Parnell's fervent presence at an Anti Rent Meeting in 1879, where he voiced the concerns of countless individuals burdened by exorbitant rental prices. The struggle for fair housing conditions echoed through Model Tenement Houses on West Sixty-Ninth Street as captured in a haunting black-and-white photograph. The plight of poor laboring families further exposes how high rents exacerbated their already dire living circumstances. An engraving depicting their cramped quarters serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those trapped within such oppressive conditions. Yet amidst these struggles, hope emerges like a beacon during A Child's Christmas Day celebration depicted in an enchanting engraving. Even during challenging times marked by rising rents, moments of joy and togetherness remind us all of our shared humanity. The term "rents, " circa 1860s, takes us back to an era when this issue was already deeply ingrained within society's fabric. This concept is further illustrated through a captivating black-and-white photograph showcasing a block on One Hundred and Sixth Street from Amsterdam Avenue to Western Boulevard—a tangible representation of urban landscapes shaped by rent dynamics. Professor Beresford Pite's architectural expertise comes into play as we explore potential solutions to these ongoing challenges surrounding affordable housing options for all members of society—regardless of their socioeconomic status or background. Lastly, we delve into The Agitation among the Skye Crofters—an evocative engraving that encapsulates both resistance against unjust landowners' rents and the resilience of communities fighting for their rights.