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Jack Johnson in a boxing matchJack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, standing at the ropes in a boxing match with an unidentified opponent
The Scotsman Who Gave His Opponent That, by H. M. BatemanA humorous golfing illustration Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander
Tennis Chivalry 1930SA chivalrous gentleman tennis player bows as he shakes the hand of his attractive female opponent over the net!
Caesar Releases DomitiusJulius Caesar captures his opponent Domitius, but diplomatically releases him as a gesture of conciliation
Rugby Hero 1928A dynamic rugby player surges forward
Saint Dominic / MiniaturesSAINT DOMINIC preacher, founder of the order named after him, a relentless opponent of heresy, especially that of the Albigensians
Michael Scott-Joynt, outspoken English clergymanMichael Charles Scott-Joynt (b 1943), English clergyman, Bishop of Stafford (1987-1995) and Bishop of Winchester (from 1995, due to retire 2011). Outspoken opponent of gay rights. Date: circa 1970s
Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions (Disraeli and Gladstone)Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions -- one of many cartoons focusing on the political rivalry between Benjamin Disraeli and William Gladstone
Cartoon, The Strong Government (Disraeli and Gladstone)Cartoon, The Strong Government -- a satirical comment on Gladstones government introducing the Ballot Bill (legislation for the secret ballot in elections)
Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip! (Disraeli and Gladstone)Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip! In a horseracing analogy, Gladstone as jockey (riding Purchase) tells his political rival Disraeli (a tout) that he will win on this horse
Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties -- a satirical comment on Disraelis reaction to Gladstones Irish Church Suspensory Bill
Cartoon, The Parliamentary Toots -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis criticism of Lord John Russells government. Mrs Blimber (co-owner of a school)
Cartoon, A Political Application of an Old Fable - a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis attacks upon the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. Date: 1846
Cartoon, The Rising Generation -- In Parliament. A satirical comment on conflicts within the Conservative Party over Sir Robert Peels repeal of the Corn Laws
Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent, 18th centuryGentleman fencer disarming his opponent after parrying (le croize d epee apres la parade du contre de quarte), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D
Gentleman fencer in the French Guard attack against an opponent in the Spanish Guard position (A). Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr
Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent on the Carte ThrustGentleman fencer disarming his opponent on the Carte or Second Thrust, after parrying with the Prime Parade. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr
Gentleman fencer taking his opponents sword, second position of the Disarm after parrying his Carte Thrust. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr
Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent after parrying his Carte Thrust. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr
Gentleman fencer making the return on the Flanconade thrust by reversing the edge to an opponent who has not opposed with the left hand
Cartoon, Our Joe Rides the High Horse, showing Joseph Chamberlain flying the flag for Imperialism and Fiscal Reform, trampling his political opponent Campbell-Bannerman. circa 1900s
J Munsch - The Duel. 18th century
No Hanky-Panky! The Handkerchief as a weaponA series of photographs from The Sketch showing, the gentle mouchoir as a formidable weapon...for wiping the floor with an opponent. Date: 1911
FERAUD ASSASSINATEDJean Feraud (or Ferraud), member of the Convention and opponent of Robespierre, is assassinated at the entrance to the Convention, where his head is saluted. Date: 20 May 1795
Duel with PistolsA duel with pistols, at surprisingly close quarters - no wonder one of the protagonists has succeeded in hitting his opponent ! Date: circa 1820
Winston Churchill visits Prime Minister - Curragh incidentWinston Churchill visits the Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith on Monday 26th 1914 following the Curragh incident of 20th March 1914 (also known as the Curragh mutiny)
Titus Manlius Torquatus decide the fate of Rome in a fight aHistory of Gaul. Titus Manlius Torquatus (Consul 347 B.C.) decide the fate of Rome in a fight against a Gallic warrior. Miniature of the 15th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France
Johannes Eck - 3JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543
Billiard player J. Graham Symes in khaki, WW1The amateur billiard champion, Lieutenant J. Graham Symes with his opponent Mr E. S. Bourne, who he beat to retain his title at Ormes Hall in February 1918. Date: 1918
Primo CarneraItalian boxer, Primo Carnera, World Heavyweight Champion 1933 - 1934. Here sparring with a much smaller opponent! Date: 1906 - 1967
Marcus Junius Brutus / SilMARCUS JUNIUS BRUTUS Roman statesman and Julius Caesars opponent Date: 85 - 42 BC
A Political SalomeSalome - representing the womens rights activists - demands the head of Asquith, their fiercest opponent
King Solomons MinesSir Henry Curtis wrestles with Twala : " It was a mighty struggle, and an awful thing to see." But Sir Henry over- powers his opponent and cuts off his head with his axe
Haman HangedHaman, his scheming against the Jews revealed by Esther, Jewish wife of the emperor Ahasuerus, is hanged on the gibbet he had prepared for his Jewish opponent Mordecai
Offered and Taken by H M Bateman, is an illustration of a boxing match. There is only one boxer left in the ring, a fresh
Funeral of Edward VII - Naval ContingentNaval Contingent - Sailors marching with reversed arms. Part of Box 127 Boswell Collection - Funeral of Edward VII
Gambetta (Anon)LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French statesman, opponent of Napoleon III and champion of the Republic, which is why there is a rue Gambetta in every French town... Date: 1838 - 1882
Gambetta (Holl)LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French statesman, opponent of Napoleon III and champion of the Republic, which is why there is a rue Gambetta in every French town... Date: 1838 - 1882
Johannes Eck - 2JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543
Johannes Eck - 1JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543
Sir William DraperSIR WILLIAM DRAPER British general and political controversialist, opponent of the mysterious Junius. Date: 1721 - 1787
Pierre C F DaunouPIERRE CLAUDE FRANCOIS DAUNOU French revolutionary statesman, opponent of Robespierre, educator and archivist. Date: 1761 - 1840
John Shute, first Viscount BarringtonJOHN SHUTE, first viscount BARRINGTON (1678 - 1734) Statesman, opponent of papists and Jacobites, but champion of tolerance towards dissenters. Date: circa 1720
Isaac BarreISaC BARRE (1726 - 1802) Irish-born soldier and statesman, opponent of the elder Pitt though later reconciled. Date: circa 1790
Sir John BarnardSIR JOHN BARNARD (1685 - 1764) Merchant, alderman of the City of London and Lord Mayor in 1737, politically active as an opponent of Walpole. Date: circa 1740
Archibald Campbell Tait (1811 - 1882) Scottish clergyman and writer on theology; opponent of the Oxford Movement; he became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1868
Augustus Montague Toplady (1740 - 1778) English clergyman and Anglican Calvinist; opponent of Wesley and Methodism; author of " Rock of Ages" and other hymns
Archibald Campbell Tait 1869ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL TAIT (1811 - 1882), Scottish clergyman and writer on theology; opponent of the Oxford Movement; he became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1868