Socialist Collection

The William Morris Clarion van
A man stands on a Clarion van under a banner reading Socialism talking to a crowd of people congregated around him. One holds a bicycle and other bicycles are visible by the van

William Morris / Meeting
WILLIAM MORRIS Socialist meeting at Kelmscott House, home of the English writer, artist and socialist Date: 1834 - 1896

CAPITALIST PYRAMID, 1911. American Socialist poster

The Workers May-Pole, design for a socialist poster
The Workers May-Pole, a design for a socialist poster, with a central allegorical figure, and banners and ribbons labelled with abstract ideas such as Leisure, Solidarity and Humanity. Date: 1894

Soviet propaganda poster by boris parmeev (parmeyev) called under the sun of the motherland we strengthen, ussr, 1970s

Rosa Luxemburg
ROSA LUXEMBURG German Socialist agitator and leading intellectual of the German left, giving a speech

Rosa Luxemburg - 1
ROSA LUXEMBURG German Socialist agitator, helped found the Polish Social Democratic Party

Soviet Armenia
Tourism poster for Soviet Armenia, with a steam train passing over a viaduct and a motor car driving through the landscape

Longest Day at Stonehenge, Wiltshire
People gathering at Stonehenge, Wiltshire on the longest day of the year, on or near 21 June 1912. This photograph shows a daybreak pilgrimage by members of The Universal Bond of the Sons of Men

Margaret Grace Bondfield
MARGARET GRACE BONDFIELD English shopworker, socialist, entered politics, opposed World War One, rose to become Britains first woman cabinet minister. Photo circa 1824

Eugene V. Debs and Ben Hanford as the Socialist Party candidates for President
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1904. Eugene V. Debs and Ben Hanford as the Socialist Party candidates for President and Vice President on a 1904 campaign poster

French poster, The Future Lies in Socialism
A French poster which declares that The Future Lies in Socialism, showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to the octopus monster of commercialism, foreign gold

COMMUNIST POSTER, 1968. Long Live the Socialist Revolution! A poster by Vladimir Kalensky, Soviet Union, 1968

The first Co-operative shop to be opened in Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1844 (litho)
7157581 The first Co-operative shop to be opened in Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1844 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait photograph of James Keir Hardie. Scottish socialist and labour leader

MARX, Karl (1818-1883); ENGELS, Friedrich (1820-1895). German philosopher, politician, economist and revolutionary.; German socialist

Rosa Luxemburg, Marxist activist in Germany
Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919), Marxist activist in Germany. Date: early 20th century

Alexander Herzen
ALEXANDER HERZEN Russian revolutionary, editor and writer, son of nobleman, exiled in the west, espoused socialist principles

Dennis Skinner, Labour MP for Bolsover, Derbyshire
Dennis Edward Skinner (b 1932), Labour politician, MP for Bolsover since 1970. Well known for his outspoken remarks in parliament, for which he has been suspended more than ten times

Vote Against Monsieur Vautour, by Paul Joncat (poster)
5669339 Vote Against Monsieur Vautour, by Paul Joncat (poster) by Joncat, Paul (fl.1910s); (add.info.: Vote Against Monsieur Vautour, Poster of the Socialist Party)

French poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO)
A French poster for the Socialist Party SFIO (French Section of the Workers International), showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to a degenerate capitalist kneeling down to

Lenin declaring soviet power by v, serov, original version

Edward Boyle and Anthony Crosland, Eastbourne
Edward Boyle (1923-1981), Conservative MP, and Anthony Crosland (1918-1977), Labour MP, at Eastbourne. They wrote a book together, The Politics of Education, published in 1971. Date: 1975

Trade union. Manifest published by the World Congress in London
Trade union. Emerged from the development of the Industrial Revolution in the late nineteenth century in Great Britain. Manifest published by the World Congress in London. 1896

A GARLAND FOR MAY DAY, 1913. A Garland for May day [The Many Arguments for Socialism]. Drawing by Walter Crane, 1913

George Lansbury Pamphlet, Smash Up the Workhouse
The cover of George Lansburys 1909 pamphlet Smash Up the Workhouse. Lansbury (1859-1940) was a socialist politician and campaigner for social justice

GEORGE ORWELL 1903-1950
GEORGE ORWELL (real name Eric Arthur Blair) English writer, fought in Spanish Civil War on the Republican side and gained fame with novels Animal Farm (1944) and 1984 (1949)

Alfred Rosenberg
ALFRED ROSENBERG Leading proponent of National Socialist ideology. In 1941 he was appointed Minister for the Eastern Occupied Territories

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in the May Day Parade, Mexico City, 1st May 1929 (b / w photo)
473534 Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in the May Day Parade, Mexico City, 1st May 1929 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info)

Woman! Learn your letters!, 1923. Artist: Elizaveta Sergeevna Kruglikova
Woman! Learn your letters!, 1923

Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921

Harold Wilson, British Labour Prime Minister
Harold Wilson (1916-1995), British Labour Prime Minister from 1964-1970 and 1974-1976. Date: mid-1960s

Cartoon, The Church and Stage Guild -- Playful Kittens! The Church and Stage Guild was formed in May 1879, with a view to breaking down prejudice against the theatre and its performers

The Monument to the Conquerors of Space, Moscow
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space - erected in Moscow in 1964 to celebrate achievements of the Soviet people in space exploration. Date: 1986

Proudhon, Pierre Joseph (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist
Pierre Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist. Colored engraving

Cuba, Matanzas Province, Colon, horse drawn taxi, NR
Cuba, Matanzas Province, Colon, horse drawn taxi

Soviet propaganda banner with likenesses of lenin, engels, and marx in leningrad, ussr, 1960s, the banner reads forward to the victory of communism!

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

John Maclean, Scottish teacher and revolutionary socialist
John Maclean (1879-1923), Scottish schoolteacher and revolutionary Marxist socialist. He was imprisoned for his opposition to the First World War, and lost his teaching post

Rosa Luxemburg (b / w photo)
821061 Rosa Luxemburg (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919)

Score sheet for the song L Internationale, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT207089 Score sheet for the song L Internationale, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The Triumph of Labour (engraving)
5198658 The Triumph of Labour (engraving) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Labour)

Albania, Vlora, elevated city view, dusk

William Morris (1834 - 1896), English designer, poet and socialist. (Photo by Fred Hollyer/Getty Images)

George Woodcock, TUC General Secretary
George Woodcock (1904-1979), British trade unionist and TUC General Secretary from 1960 to 1969. Date: 1963

Sidney Webb, socialist, economist and reformer
Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (1859-1947), British socialist, economist, reformer and co-founder of the London School of Economics. 1920

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"Exploring the Ideals of Socialism: From Capitalist Pyramids to Workers' May-Poles" Delve into the fascinating world of socialism through iconic hints that shaped its history and philosophy. In 1911, an American socialist poster depicted a striking image known as the "Capitalist Pyramid, " highlighting the unequal distribution of wealth in society. Immerse yourself in the vibrant design of "The Workers May-Pole, " a socialist poster envisioning a future where workers unite and celebrate their collective power. This artwork embodies hope for a more equitable society. Travel to North Korea, Asia, where a painting pays homage to Great Leaders Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung. This glimpse into Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) showcases how socialism has influenced nations across borders. Discover Rosa Luxemburg, an influential figure who fought tirelessly for social justice. Her legacy continues to inspire activists worldwide with her powerful ideas on revolutionizing capitalism from within. Witness Soviet propaganda at its height with Boris Parmeev's stirring poster titled "Under the Sun of the Motherland We Strengthen. " Created in the 1970s USSR, it reflects both pride and unity under socialist ideals. Explore Soviet Armenia's rich cultural heritage intertwined with socialism—a testament to how this ideology permeated various aspects of life beyond politics alone. Step back in time to witness history being made at Rochdale, Lancashire in 1844—the birthplace of cooperative shops. The first-ever cooperative shop opened here, laying foundations for fairer economic systems rooted in solidarity rather than exploitation. Marvel at Stonehenge during its longest day—an ancient site that transcends time itself—symbolizing humanity's connection with nature and our shared responsibility towards building sustainable societies guided by socialist principles. Cast your gaze upon Eugene V. Debs and Ben Hanford on a campaign poster from 1904 when they ran as Socialist Party candidates for President and Vice President.