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WWI Poster, The Prime Ministers AdviceWWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, The Prime MInisters Advice to the Young Unmarried Men and Pledge to Married Men. Date: 1915
WWI Poster, Enlist TodayWWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Justify the faith of your fathers, and earn the gratitude of your children. Enlist Today! Date: 1915
A scene from the play Denise by Alexandre DumasA dramatic scene from the theatre production, showing a man trying to strangle his victim. Date: 1885
Thessaloniki, Greece - Domestic Dispute in Vardar DistrictThessaloniki, Greece - A Domestic Dispute in the Vardar District. A woman appears to be being shoved somewhat unceremonially back into her house! Date: circa 1910s
Cupid Baffled - cannot believe love is not blossoming hereCupid Baffled - he cannot believe love is not blossoming here... Date: 1907
Gentleman storming out of a meeting with the TaxmanGentleman storming out of a meeting with a (rather odious and bureaucratic-looking Taxman - " And Thats That!" Date: circa 1940s
Furious Frenchman shouts at a Cheeky EnglishmanEnglish as She is Spik. Furious Frenchman (to Arry, who has just knocked his hat off " for a lark" ) - " Sacre
An old actor lays down the law to a journalistOld actor (laying down the law to Journalist) - " And let me tell you that when I speak, I know what I m talking about, I ve seen the world - Peckham - everywhere!" Date: 1900
French Anarchist - possibly Zo d Axa or Han RynerA well-known French Anarchist - caricature by Phil May. This is likely to be either Alphonse Gallaud de la Perouse (18641930) (better known as Zo d Axa, an adventurer, anti-militarist, satirist)
Young lady cries after receiving a retort from her boyfriendTaking a Hot Return - cricket analogy used on a humorous(ish?) postcard showing a girl upset after receiving a harsh retort from her beau. Date: 1908
Fiscal Inquiry - Free Trade versus ProtectionismIllustration of the political and social argument between Free Trade and Protectionism, which rumbled along in Britain throughout the first decade of the 20th century
Married for LoveAmusing American postcard entitled Married for Love, showing a rowing couple, illustrating anything but a partnership with love at the cornerstone! Date: circa 1910s
France, Biarritz - Elderly drinkers argueFrance, Biarritz - Humorous scene with two elderly wine drinkers. Him: " Vive Love, wine, etc." Her: " Get out, you Joker!" Date: circa 1908
WWI Poster, To the Women of BritainWWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, To the Women of Britain, won t you help and send a man to join the army today? Date: 1915
The Book of Good Morals by Jacques Le Grant (1464). Miniature of the Dice Game or The Argument. Gothic
Couple making up after argumentThe Reconciliation. Couple making up after argument Date: ca. 1847
Henry Thoreau with signature1817-1862. American author, poet, naturalist, philosopher, abolitionist, tax resister, development critic, historian, surveyor and leading transcendentalist
Drunken Husband arrives homeWeather Forecast - " Stormy" (Thunder and Lightning to follow) A drunken husband arrives home to find his wife still up and awiting his return sat at a table with clock
German propaganda leaflet for American soldiers, WW1A German propaganda leaflet dropped behind enemy lines for American soldiers during the First World War, giving a few persuasive reasons why they should stop fighting
Cartoon - Two lads having a joke about their FathersTwo young lads trade insults, each one trying to belittle each others Father. " Your Father couldn t pass the Doctor!" " Garn, yours can t pass a pub." Date: circa 1915
Initiation of the Private SecretaryCeremonial initiation consisting of the enactment of a heated discussion between two Brothers pretending to be Salomon and the King of Tyr. 1890s
Leaflet, A Defence of the Army Pay CorpsOpening page of a printed leaflet entitled: Non-Combatants in Khaki: A Defence of the Army Pay Corps. circa 1919
Dispute in a rail carriageA fight breaks out among business men in a train carriage, who are debating fiscal retaliation. 1903
Granpop Does a Bit of Animal Grab by Lawson WoodA game of cards between an Granpop, a pig and a monkey becomes rather fraught. Date: 1934
Traffic Warden 1960SAn irate old lady gesticulates in frustration at a traffic warden, aggrieved at the parking fine he has just given her. A man takes a sneaky peek at them! Date: 1960s
Aj Balfour / Graphic 1907ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR 1st Earl of Balfour, British politician and Conservative MP, giving an energetic speech in Parliament Date: 1848 - 1930
Argument against ChunnelAn argument against the Channel Tunnel - being cooped up with a snoring Frenchman smelling of frogs legs and garlic for as long as it takes to pass from Calais to Dover ! Date: 1882
Lovers tiffA young couple sit at opposite sides of a garden bench, his top hat separates them. They appear not to be on speaking terms
The Battle by George StuddyTwo small boys, watched by their pet dog and various toys, play soldiers. Each carries a sword and shields marked " hero"
The aftermath of a disputeA fight between two men comes to an end as they are restrained and separated from one another. Furniture and crockery is strewn across the ground
An altercationA lady flings her arms around her lover, shielding him from the other gentleman who seems to be bringing unwelcome news. It seems that three definitely is a crowd
You re Not the Only Pebble on the Beach by Florence HardyA romantic attachment gone sour as one little clown tells his girlfriend that shes not the only pebble on the beach. A coquettish lady clown, wearing exactly the same outfit
Skinning a Rabbit for DinnerA housewife, determined to take on the domestic duties that their servant currently carries out, gets to grips with skinning a rabbit for dinner
Bystander masthead by Leon Heron, 1930Stylised design for the front cover of The Bystander showing a well-dressed couple, he in top hat and tails, her in evening dress and fur coat facing each other and staring into one anothers faces
The play, Numa Roumestan by DaudetNuma Roumestan goes down on one knee, begging forgiveness from his wife
Kenilworth - WaylandWayland, touch him not, or you will come by the worse! So thou hast betrayed me, Flibbertigibbet? A boy comes between the smith Wayland and Tressilian
After Dinner Politics, 1886Engraving showing a group of gentlemen, in formal evening attire, enjoying an after dinner smoke, drink and argument about politics
An Argument for EnlistmentIllustration by Frank Reynolds showing the advantages of volunteering for the war, against the self-conscious doubts of a man who has not enlisted
Mr. Mrs. Caudle / FictionMr. & Mrs. Caudle in bed: " No! Mr. Caudle, I shall not go to sleep like a good soul! "
Quarrel between a husband and wifeA violent quarrel between a husband and wife. He is about to hit her with a bottle, while she holds the paper knife as if ready to stab him
Junior Officers MutinyJunior officers mutiny at Magdeburg
Unfortunate AccidentUnfortunately she has had a little contretemps and as a result the family car needs a little attention
Emotions / Anger EtcTwo men engaged in an argument - one manifesting anger, the other trying to calm him down
William Paley, clergyman, philosopher and utilitarianWilliam Paley, British clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher and utilitarian. He became Archdeacon of Carlisle in 1782
St Paul tells Festus he is not insaneSt Paul rejects the charge of insanity made against him by the Roman official Festus, as described in the Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 26
Husband & WifeA young couple sitting at the table with their backs to one another following a tiff