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Demonstration Collection (#3)

"Demonstration: A Glimpse into the Power of Collective Action" From historic rallies to artistic expressions

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Physician and physicist, William Gilbert, demonstrating magnetism to Queen Elizabeth I (litho)

Physician and physicist, William Gilbert, demonstrating magnetism to Queen Elizabeth I (litho)
6015019 Physician and physicist, William Gilbert, demonstrating magnetism to Queen Elizabeth I (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physician and physicist)

Background imageDemonstration Collection: WWI German stormtroop officer demonstrating the use of cluster grenades against tanks

WWI German stormtroop officer demonstrating the use of cluster grenades against tanks
778974 WWI German stormtroop officer demonstrating the use of cluster grenades against tanks and bunkers, 1914-18 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Background imageDemonstration Collection: A P-51 Mustang, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, an F-15 Eagle, and an A-10 Thunderbolt II

A P-51 Mustang, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, an F-15 Eagle, and an A-10 Thunderbolt II
May 25, 2006 - A P-51 Mustang, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, an F-15 Eagle, and an A-10 Thunderbolt II fly over New York City

Background imageDemonstration Collection: 14th Hussars - Colonel Brown Victoria Cross Re-enactment

14th Hussars - Colonel Brown Victoria Cross Re-enactment
Victoria Cross Re-enactment of the bravery of Colonel Edward Douglas Brown (Edward Douglas Browne-Synge-Hutchinson VC) (18611940) of the 14th Hussars - who

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Police guarding Liverpool Station during transport strike

Police guarding Liverpool Station during transport strike
Policemen on horseback guarding Liverpool Station during the general transport strike of 1911. The strike began with two of the seamens unions, resulting from a range of grievances

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Chartist Procession

Chartist Procession
The Chartist demonstration : the procession at Blackfriars Bridge, London

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Demonstration to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey

Demonstration to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey
A group of people on a demonstration in the middle of a road, holding banners and placards, determined to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Army Recruitment Yorks

Army Recruitment Yorks
A recruitment demonstration by the army in Doncaster, Yorkshire using a trampoline

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Irkutsk Demonstration

Irkutsk Demonstration
The February Revolution spreads from Petrograd across the country - this street demonstration is at Irkutsk in Siberia

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Demonstration against the toll on Chelsea Bridge, London

Demonstration against the toll on Chelsea Bridge, London
A demonstration against the charging of a toll on the new Chelsea Bridge, London

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Oil and water, high-speed image

Oil and water, high-speed image
Oil and water. High-speed photograph of oil being poured onto water. Since oil and water are immiscible liquids (they cannot be mixed)

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Tolpuddle Demonstration

Tolpuddle Demonstration
A demonstration in support of the Tolpuddle Martyrs held at Copenhagen Fields, London on April 21, 1834

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Medical / Anatomy C16

Medical / Anatomy C16
Anatomy demonstration. Date: 16th Century

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, engraved by Charles Rosenberg, 1791 (hand coloured

Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, engraved by Charles Rosenberg, 1791 (hand coloured
XYC234967 Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, engraved by Charles Rosenberg, 1791 (hand coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); 32.7x50.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageDemonstration Collection: People stick Israeli flags on their shoes during a protest against the visit of Israeli

People stick Israeli flags on their shoes during a protest against the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Mumbai, India, January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade

Background imageDemonstration Collection: An air force officer holds the Sri Lanka national flag as the sun sets at galle face

An air force officer holds the Sri Lanka national flag as the sun sets at galle face
An air force officer holds Sri Lankas national flag as the sun sets at Galle Face Green in Colombo February 2, 2013. Sri Lankans will celebrate the countrys 65th Independence day on February 4

Background imageDemonstration Collection: The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, looking down the barrel

The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, looking down the barrel
The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, which is the possible replacement for the gun on the Challenger 2 tank, being demonstrated at Five Tips Wood, Heath Range Lulworth

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Demonstration of a deep-sea diving suit

Demonstration of a deep-sea diving suit for the Munich International Handicraft exhibition in April 1962. Date: 1962

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Dornier Do 27 D-ENTY

Dornier Do 27 D-ENTY, of Aerodoctor, at a German industry Exhibition in Teheran. The specially adapted Do 27 flew demonstration flights displaying its attributes as a flying doctor service

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Bristol 175 Britannia 102 G-ANBJ

Bristol 175 Britannia 102 G-ANBJ (msn 12911), the tenth production Britannia 102, seen in Canada during its demonstration tour of the USA and Canada in August 1957. Date: 1957

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Saro P.531-2 - Scout AH.1 XR436

Saro P.531-2 - Scout AH.1 XR436
Army Air Corps - Saro P.531-2 / Scout AH.1 XR436 (msn S2/8444), a pre-production P.531-2, at Eastliegh on 11 March 1961. Took part in a demonstration tour to India

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Fairey Fireflash Air-Air-Missile

Fairey Fireflash Air-Air-Missile being loaded on to a demonstration wing section by two Royal Air Force armourers at the SBAC Farnborough airshow on 3-9 September 1956. Date: 1956

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Demonstration F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade

Demonstration F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, signs autographs for fans. World Copyright: Andy Hone/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _ONZ2279

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Pascal Wehrlein, Sauber C36-Ferrari. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _X4I0943

Background imageDemonstration Collection: William Harvey explains the circulatory system to Charles I, using a live deer

William Harvey explains the circulatory system to Charles I, using a live deer, from El Museo Popular, 1889 (print)
693691 William Harvey explains the circulatory system to Charles I, using a live deer, from El Museo Popular, 1889 (print) by Spanish School, (19th century)

Background imageDemonstration Collection: 151C MERU factory workers going to an annual demonstration. e 1900

151C MERU factory workers going to an annual demonstration. e 1900
2699247 151C MERU factory workers going to an annual demonstration. e 1900; (add.info.: 151C MERU factory workers going to an annual demonstration. e 1900); © Estate of Gerald Bloncourt

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws - the civil disobedience in India, from The Illustrated London News

Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws - the civil disobedience in India, from The Illustrated London News
ILN112290 Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws - the civil disobedience in India, from The Illustrated London News, 26th April 1930 (b&w photo); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Demonstration for the right of vote for women in London, England Illustration from 'Le pelerin'

Demonstration for the right of vote for women in London, England Illustration from "Le pelerin" 17/03/1912
ELD4865918 Demonstration for the right of vote for women in London, England Illustration from "Le pelerin" 17/03/1912 Collection privee; (add.info)

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Untying Otto after 45 yd. swim - hands and feet tied, (1910?). Creator: Bain News Service

Untying Otto after 45 yd. swim - hands and feet tied, (1910?). Creator: Bain News Service
Untying Otto after 45 yd. swim - hands and feet tied, (1910?). Shows Vice Commodore Edward F. Otto, who gave swimming exhibitions in the New York City area with his hands tied behind his back

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Socialists in Union Square, N.Y.C. [large crowd] Photo, 1 May 1912 - Bain Coll. 1912

Socialists in Union Square, N.Y.C. [large crowd] Photo, 1 May 1912 - Bain Coll. 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Socialists in Union Square, N.Y.C. [large crowd] Photo, 1 May 1912 - Bain Coll. 1912

Background imageDemonstration Collection: L.I.R.R. Food Train, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

L.I.R.R. Food Train, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
L.I.R.R. Food Train, 1918. The Long Island Railroad "Victory Special" demonstration car, organized by the women of the Long Island Food Reserve Battalion during World War I

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Meeting of the British Association at Birmingham - photography by aid of the Magnesium Light

Meeting of the British Association at Birmingham - photography by aid of the Magnesium Light, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the British Association at Birmingham - photography by aid of the Magnesium Light - a sketch at the soiree at the Townhall, 1865

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Stoffel Vandoorne, McLaren, with a special McLaren MP4-12C outside of Charing Cross Station

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso STR12 Renault. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _31I9782

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012

Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012
Red Bull Racing RB8. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Parade Formula Street

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Parade Formula Street
F1 Live London. London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Rescue workers examine a Red Bull under awnings. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Images ref: Digital Image: _31I9125

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. The Mercedes F1 W08 EQ Power+ on the teams stand. World Copyright: Andy Hone/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _ONZ1735

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012

Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012
Press. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso STR12 Renault. World Copyright: Joe Portlock/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _L5R7761

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Jaguar dancing girls! Jaguar F1 Demonstration, Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Australia, 2 March 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Live London, Trafalgar Square, London, UK. 12 Jul 2017

F1 Live London, Trafalgar Square, London, UK. 12 Jul 2017
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso STR12 Renault. World Copyright: Mauger/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _56I5951

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Demonstration F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade

Demonstration F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari. World Copyright: Zak Mauger/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _54I2857

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012

Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing is interviewed. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes AMG. World Copyright: Joe Portlock/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _L5R8748

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade Demonstration
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. The Toro Rosso STR12 Renault. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _X4I1773

Background imageDemonstration Collection: F1 Live London, Trafalgar Square, London, UK. 12 Jul 2017

F1 Live London, Trafalgar Square, London, UK. 12 Jul 2017
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso STR12 Renault. World Copyright: Mauger/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _56I5959

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012

Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Show Run, Graz, Austria, 1 December 2012

Background imageDemonstration Collection: Demonstration F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade

Demonstration F1 Formula 1 Formula One Parade
London, United Kingdom. Wednesday 12 July 2017. The Williams FW40 Mercedes on the teams stand. World Copyright: Andy Hone/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _ONZ1713



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"Demonstration: A Glimpse into the Power of Collective Action" From historic rallies to artistic expressions, demonstrations have long been a powerful tool for expressing ideas and effecting change. Just like Joseph Wright's "The Orrery" beautifully showcases the demonstration of scientific principles, various events throughout history have exemplified the strength of collective voices. One such event was the Suffragette Rally during Women's Sunday Programme in 1908. Thousands gathered, demanding equal rights and suffrage for women. Their determination echoed again in 1906 when Suffragettes held another demonstration, leaving an indelible mark on history. In 1936, the Jarrow Marchers embarked on a journey that would become an iconic demonstration against unemployment and poverty. Their resilience symbolized unity as they marched from Jarrow to London, capturing national attention. Demonstrations aren't limited to political causes alone; even sports like fencing exhibit strategic positions as athletes demonstrate their skills with precision and grace. Artistic demonstrations also hold immense power. In Joseph Wright's painting "The Airpump, " he portrays a scientific experiment demonstrating air pressure – showcasing how art can capture moments of discovery and enlightenment. Beyond traditional forms of protest or expression, John Lennon and Yoko Ono famously staged their week-long Bed-In at Amsterdam's Hilton Hotel in 1969. This unconventional demonstration aimed to promote peace by challenging societal norms through peaceful resistance. Even automobiles like Richard Boyall's Ford Escort MK1 (CM30 2348) or aircrafts like the DC3 Dakota (Douglas C-47) can be seen as demonstrations of engineering prowess and technological advancements that shape our world today. Furthermore, magnetic repulsion demonstrates fundamental physics principles while Suffragette Demonstrations in Hyde Park serve as reminders of courageous women who fought tirelessly for gender equality over a century ago. In essence they can more than just gatherings or displays; they represent humanity's desire for progress, justice, and freedom.