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Background imageCitizens Collection: Riots in Paris, 1870

Riots in Paris, 1870
Citizens fleeing from the barricade they have erected out of overturned carriages as troops pour over the top during pre-Commune riots in Paris Date: May 1870

Background imageCitizens Collection: COMMUNE / GUILLOTINE BURNT

COMMUNE / GUILLOTINE BURNT
A crowd of National Guardsmen and citizens look on as a guillotine is ceremoniously burnt before the statue of Voltaire Date: 7 April 1871

Background imageCitizens Collection: Ancient Roman Citizens

Ancient Roman Citizens
A group of Roman citizens. Date: ANCIENT ROME

Background imageCitizens Collection: JEANNE HACHETTE / LAFITTE

JEANNE HACHETTE / LAFITTE
Jeanne Lamme, or Fourquet, known as JEANNE HACHETTE who, when the Burgundians besieged Beauvais in July 1472, roused her fellow citizens to resistance Date: flourished 1472

Background imageCitizens Collection: THE COUNTRY IN DANGER

THE COUNTRY IN DANGER
LA PATRIE EN DANGER ! The official declaration that France is in danger is proclaimed on the Pont Neuf, Paris : marching troops rouse the citizens to action ! Date: 22 July 1792

Background imageCitizens Collection: CITIZENS IN TUILERIES

CITIZENS IN TUILERIES
An crowd of 6000 angry citizens force their way into the Tuileries Palace, confront the king and demand that he withdraw his veto on the proposed reforms Date: 20 June 1792

Background imageCitizens Collection: GREAT FIRE OF LONDON

GREAT FIRE OF LONDON
Citizens escape the flames by boat as the fire approaches the Thames Date: 2 - 6 September 1666

Background imageCitizens Collection: Osbornes leap

Osbornes leap
In 1559, Sir William Hewet (Clothworker) was mayor, whose income is estimated at lb6, 000 per annum. Hewet lived on London Bridge, and one day a nurse playing with his little daughter Anne

Background imageCitizens Collection: Seaside shelter fun, Great Yarmouth

Seaside shelter fun, Great Yarmouth
Old people in a seaside shelter in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, read newspapers, laugh and sleep. One lady holds a Daily Mirror with the dealine Sex Bomb, First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Background imageCitizens Collection: Renaissance costume

Renaissance costume, from left to right: German townspeople (man and woman) circa 1570, Spanish man circa 1580, French woman circa 1590, Italian woman circa 1590, Hungarian couple, Turkish man

Background imageCitizens Collection: Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illu

Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illu
Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer. Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illustration by Andre Devambez (edition, 1911)

Background imageCitizens Collection: Cusco (Peru). 1576. Civitates Orbis Terrarum

Cusco (Peru). 1576. Civitates Orbis Terrarum
Cusco (Peru). View of the city and its environs in 1576, conquered by the Spanish around 1534. Civitates Orbis Terrarum by G. Brauman and F. Hogenberg

Background imageCitizens Collection: Festival of Empire exhibition, Pageant of London, 1911

Festival of Empire exhibition, Pageant of London, 1911
Citizens of London as the living history of London City: the pageant at the Festival of Empire at the Crystal Palace. 1. visitors to the court of Queen Elizabeth: chiefs and women from afar; 2

Background imageCitizens Collection: American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Boston. Citizens

American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Boston. Citizens hostile with the British soldiers. Engraving. 19th century

Background imageCitizens Collection: WW2 - Patriotic postcard - Free French Army

WW2 - Patriotic postcard - Free French Army
WW2 - Postcard encouraging men to enlist with the Free French Army - Citizens With Weapons! A single battle for a single homeland!. circa 1942

Background imageCitizens Collection: Street in Brownwood, Texas, USA

Street in Brownwood, Texas, USA
Downtown street scene in Brownwood, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageCitizens Collection: Are YOU in this?

Are YOU in this? A poster designed by Robert Baden-Powell during the First World War showing British citizens joining in the war effort

Background imageCitizens Collection: Charlwoods Oldest Parashot

Charlwoods Oldest Parashot
Seventy-eight-year-old John Chandler on the lookout for German paratroopers in Charlwood, Surrey. He was a member of the Local Defence Volunteers (later renamed the Home Guard )

Background imageCitizens Collection: Watching the skies for the enemy

Watching the skies for the enemy
Ernest Ellis, of the Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard), on the lookout for enemy aircraft in Charlwood, Surrey. The L.D.V

Background imageCitizens Collection: France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. National Assembly invaded

France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. National Assembly invaded
France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. Popular uprising to force the abdication of King Louis Philippe of Orleans and proclaim the Second Republic (Days 22 to 24 February)

Background imageCitizens Collection: Table showing emigration from the UK between 1825-1849

Table showing emigration from the UK between 1825-1849
A table showing the emigration from the United Kingdom during the 25 years from 1825-1849. Date: 1850

Background imageCitizens Collection: Poster for the National Assembly elections, 1919

Poster for the National Assembly elections, 1919
Poster for the National Assembly elections. January 19, 1919. Workers, citizens, farmers soldiers of German origin, unite in the National Assembly! Germany

Background imageCitizens Collection: James I the Conqueror presiding the Lleida Courts, 1242. Min

James I the Conqueror presiding the Lleida Courts, 1242. Min
James I the Conqueror (1208-1276). King of Aragon, Valencia and Majorca. Miniature in the incunabulum Constitutions and other rights of Catalonia (1495)

Background imageCitizens Collection: Palatial Paris House

Palatial Paris House
Building a palatial mansion in 15th century Paris : as always, leading citizens sought to outrank one another in the splendour of their homes Date: 15th century

Background imageCitizens Collection: Italian New Year Custom

Italian New Year Custom
The citizens of Napoli, Italy, celebrate the New Year with fires and fireworks on every balcony Date: 1921

Background imageCitizens Collection: Night scene, Oil City, Pennsylvania, USA

Night scene, Oil City, Pennsylvania, USA
Night scene in Oil City, Pennsylvania, USA, showing Centre Street by moonlight. Date: circa 1913

Background imageCitizens Collection: WW1 - A German Holiday

WW1 - A German Holiday
WW1 - An illustration depicting a German Holiday celebrating German zeppelins conquering England. Paul von Hindenburg (1847 - 1934) is seen here marching through a town in Germany

Background imageCitizens Collection: WW1 - Germans in Poland

WW1 - Germans in Poland
WW1 - Illustrating the reality and irony behind German intentions as they arrive in Poland. The Germans " words and deeds", as seen in the poster displayed by the Kaiser

Background imageCitizens Collection: Parisians celebrate peace treatry, France, 1919

Parisians celebrate peace treatry, France, 1919
A series of photographs recording of French citizens celebrating the peace treaty in the streets of Paris. From jubilation in the city, German guns being dragged through the streets

Background imageCitizens Collection: WW1 - Conscription in Britain

WW1 - Conscription in Britain
WW1 - Britannia holding her trident and the National Register, in front of civilians and industrial factory. The patriotic scenario

Background imageCitizens Collection: WW1 - US Military marching through London, 1917

WW1 - US Military marching through London, 1917
WW1 - The US Military arrive in the UK and parade through the streets of London. Marching up from Big Ben, and waving the American flag with pride

Background imageCitizens Collection: WW1 - German troops leave for front

WW1 - German troops leave for front
WW1 - A photograph of German troops leaving for the front line. German citizens, as well as the troops families, friends, wives and children stand by the train to wave them goodbye at their send-off

Background imageCitizens Collection: WW1 - American troops parade in New York

WW1 - American troops parade in New York
WW1 - American troops parading through New York before their departure for War in France. A brass band lead the formation through the streets of the city

Background imageCitizens Collection: WW1 - Air battle over the Ypres, Belgium, 1915

WW1 - Air battle over the Ypres, Belgium, 1915
WW1 - People look up towards the air battle over the Belgium city of Ypres. Within view is The Cloth Hall, which has been damaged and is in ruins caused by the destruction of war. Date: 1915

Background imageCitizens Collection: General Gordons Monument

General Gordons Monument
Slide showing a black and white photograph of the General Gordons Monument in the city of Melbourne in Australia. It is located in a small park called Gordon Reserve

Background imageCitizens Collection: Suffragette Addresses Meeting of Citizens

Suffragette Addresses Meeting of Citizens. Suffragette speaking with much passion addresses a meeting of curious and bemused children. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCitizens Collection: Parisians watch German aeroplane, WW1

Parisians watch German aeroplane, WW1
Parisians pictured in one of the citys boulevards, looking skywards, intent on the manoeuvres of a German Taube aeroplane. Date: 1914

Background imageCitizens Collection: Paris Deputies Chambre

Paris Deputies Chambre
The splendid new Chambre des Deputes, a fit home for Frances leading citizens. Date: circa 1840

Background imageCitizens Collection: Country in Danger

Country in Danger
Recruitment for the armed forces - a street exhibit La patrie en danger ! encourages citizens to volunteer to protect France from the forces of reaction. Date: circa 1790

Background imageCitizens Collection: General D alton

General D alton
Satire on general d Alton, who suppresses ruthlessly those Flemish citizens who are foolish enough to sympathise with the French Revolution. Date: circa 1790

Background imageCitizens Collection: Arabian Canons

Arabian Canons
The city of Muscat, Oman, Middle East, is the city of too many canons. Some the citizens threw into the sea, others, like these are simple stuck into the ground! Date: 1930s

Background imageCitizens Collection: Shakespeare Fountain

Shakespeare Fountain
The Shakespeare Fountain, Stratford, presented to the town by an American benefactor to provide honest water to the citizens and their animals. Date: 1564 - 1616

Background imageCitizens Collection: Richard Oliver

Richard Oliver
RICHARD OLIVER Statesman, born in Antigua; alderman of London, MP, involved in dispute between the citizens of London and the government, sent to the Tower. Date: 1734 - 1784

Background imageCitizens Collection: Masaniello Haranguing

Masaniello Haranguing
TOMMASO MASANIELLO Patriotic citizen of Naples, Italy, haranguing his fellow- citizens and urging them to rise up against their oppressors.... Date: 1620 - 1647

Background imageCitizens Collection: Masaniello Profile

Masaniello Profile
TOMMASO MASANIELLO Patriotic citizen of Naples, Italy, who urged his fellow- citizens to rise up against their oppressors, but it ended in tears... Date: 1620 - 1647

Background imageCitizens Collection: One of Londons Citizens

One of Londons Citizens. Gloag, Isobel Lilian 1865 - 1917

Background imageCitizens Collection: HANNIBAL (247-183 BC). Carthaginian general and

HANNIBAL (247-183 BC). Carthaginian general and statesman. Citizens handing the keys to your city to Hannibal. Detail. Third cloth preserved of the series. Brussels manufacture. Wool and silk

Background imageCitizens Collection: The History of Hannibal: Hannibal in Italy. ca

The History of Hannibal: Hannibal in Italy. ca. 1570. Citizens handing the keys to your city to Hannibal. Detail. Third cloth preserved of the series. Brussels manufacture. Wool and silk



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