Supporter Collection (#4)

The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter rolling-in after a hearty session of seemingly liquid-based campaigning!! 1908

Mill Toasts Ladies
JOHN STUART MILL English philosopher, reformer and politician, depicted as supporter of the rights of women Date: 1806 - 1873

The Princess Mary Caravan - The Caravaners at work. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in finding work, providing hostels etc

Mother Cole, 1821. An inebriated Queen Caroline is shown slumped in an armchair with a glass of brandy in her hand; behind her stands a servile

Bat, Cat and Mat, how happy could I be with either, 1821. Queen Caroline, Bergami and Matthew Wood dance arm in arm on a road between Calais and St Omer

Delicious Dreams! Castles in the air! Glorious prospects!, 1821. Queen Caroline and her supporters (Flinn, Hume, Lady Anne Hamilton, Alderman Wood)

Middlesex-election, 1804. A long pull, a strong pull and a pull all together, 1804. Sir Francis Burdett drawn by his supporters in his carriage

Scene on the Thames at Brandenburgh House, Hammersmith, London, 1820. Artist: F Vincent
Scene on the Thames at Brandenburgh House, Hammersmith, London, 1820. The Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames and parishioners of St Saviour

Liberty and Fame introducing Female Patriotism to Britania, 1784. Britannia, seated on a throne holding out a laurel wreath towards the Duchess of Devonshire

Wits last stake... 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Wits last stake... 1784. Scene in a poor district of Westminster (Peter Street). The Duchess of Devonshire is canvassing a cobbler. She is supported on Charles James Foxs knee

The champion of the people, 1784. Artist
The champion of the people, 1784. Charles James Fox attacking a many-headed monster, raising the Sword of Justice above his head. Behind him are his supporters, English, Irish and Indians

The Westminster Deserter drum d out of the regiment, 1784. Artist
The Westminster Deserter drum d out of the regiment, 1784. Sir Cecil Wray being drummed away from the hustings in Covent Garden. Sam House is in the centre and Charles James Fox is on the right

Procession to the hustings after a successful canvass, no: 14, 1784
Procession to the hustings after a successful canvass, no:14, 1784. An election procession including the Duchess of Devonshire and two other ladies (probably Lady Duncannon and Mrs Crewe)

Queen Carolines procession
Luciferas procession, Fairy-queen, 1821. Queen Caroline as Lucifera sitting in a coach made of objects which figured in the evidence against her

An old friend with a new face or the baron in disguise, 1821. A bison with the head of Bartolomeo Pergami is embraced by Queen Caroline

The man of the woods & the cat-o -mountain, 1821. A monkey with Alderman Matthew Woods head squats beside a plump cat with the head of Queen Caroline; he puts his left hand on her shoulder

Moments of pleasure, 1820. Queen Caroline, seated on a couch receives the news of the Bill of Pains and Penalties being dropped and Alderman Matthew Wood dances around in front of her

Brandenburgh House, Hammersmith, London, 1820 (1821). View of Brandenburgh House during the addresses declaring loyalty to Queen Caroline during the governmental attempts to deprive her of her title

Queen Caroline travelling to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 20th November 1820 (1821). Panoramic view of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV travelling in state to St Pauls Cathedral to give thanks for

A Wood-in Triumph, or a New Idol for the Ragamuffins, 1809. Artist: C Williams
A Wood-in Triumph, or a New Idol for the Ragamuffins, 1809. A crowd of labourers and beggars doffing their hats or drawing the Lord Mayors coach, containing Sheriff Wood

Sylvia Pankhurst, British suffragette, in a bath chair, London, June 1914. Artist
Sylvia Pankhurst, British suffragette, in a bath chair, London, June 1914. Sylvia Pankhurst (1882-1960) is shown here in her severely weakened state caused by numerous hunger

Spectators gather on Portland Place to watch the Womens Sunday procession, London, 21 June 1908. On Sunday 21 June 1908 thousands of people gathered in London to watch six processions organised by

Christabel Pankhurst waving to the hunger strikers from a house overlooking Holloway Prison, 1909. Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) was one of the leaders of the British suffragette movement

Britsh suffragette Emmeline Pethick-Lawrences release from prison, 17 April 1909. The procession in her honour of her release marched from Marble Arch to the Aldwych Theatre

The Womens Social and Political Union fife and drum band out for the first time, 13 May 1909. On 13 May the Womens Social and Political Union (WSPU)

The head of the Womens Sunday Procession to Hyde Park, London, 21 June 1908. Artist
The head of the Womens Sunday Procession to Hyde Park, London, 21 June 1908. On Sunday 21 June 1908 thousands of people gathered in London to watch six processions organised by the suffragettes which

Keir Hardie addressing the first womens suffrage demonstration, London, 19 May 1906
Keir Hardie addressing the first womens suffrage demonstration, Trafalgar Square, London, 19 May 1906. Hardie (1856-1915) was a Scottish trade unionist

Republican supporters outside Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, New York, USA, 15 October 1940. A crowd of more than 10, 000 people

Unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist
Lord Carnavon (1866-1923) leading the party invited to the unofficial opening of the tomb. A keen egyptologist, Carnarvon was archaeologist Howard Carters financial backer in his excavations in

Lord Carnavons first visit to the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922
Lord Carnavons first visit to the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. Lord Carnavon (1866-1923) and a party in a motor car. Carnarvon was archaeologist Howard Carters financial backer in his

Lord Carnarvon with Egyptian officials, Luxor, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Lord Carnarvon with Egyptian officials, Luxor, Egypt, 1922. Chatting on the terrace of the Winter Palace Hotel. Left to right: Abd El Aziz Yahieh Bey

Outside the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Outside the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Lord Carnavon (1866-1923), his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert

A charge of the Cavaliers during the English Civil War. From British History in Periods, published 1904

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A supporter is more than just a fan; they are the backbone of any movement or cause. From the revolutionary Mayakovsky standing tall and strong to Lord Byron in 1826, their unwavering support has shaped history. Even The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola in 1890, depicted by an unknown creator, shows the power of supporters united against societal norms. The Society of United Irishmen taking the oath against English rule showcases how they can band together for a common goal, while Cato the Younger reminds us that even individuals can make a significant impact. Just like a railway sleeper at Euston Station provides stability to trains passing through, supporters provide strength and reliability to those they stand behind. But it's not all seriousness and solemnity; sometimes supporters bring joy and amusement too. Whether it's the fury of a swan captured in vibrant colors or The Giant Factotum amusing himself as published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797, these moments remind us that supporting something doesn't always have to be serious business. Supporters come from all walks of life; even influential figures like David Lloyd-George speaking passionately in Rochdale in 1923 understand the importance of rallying behind a cause. And who can forget Mayakovsky with his intense gaze capturing our attention three-quarters of the way? Even on sports fields like Brighton and Hove Albion v West Bromwich Albion Emirates FA Cup on January 26th, 2019, we witness passionate fans cheering on their team with unwavering loyalty. In every corner of history and society, there are supporters making their mark - whether silently or vocally - shaping narratives and driving change forward, and are an integral part of progress and transformation because without them, movements would crumble under pressure. So let us celebrate these unsung heroes who lend their voices, time, energy, and passion to the causes they believe in.