Popery Collection

Anti-Catholic graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Anti-Catholic graffiti on a wall in Belfast, Northern Ireland -- No Pope Here. Date: 1969

The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel
527781 The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel, Brougham and Burdett and opposed by Cumberland and Eldon

The "No-Popery" rioters attacking members of Parliament in Palace Yard, Westminster
3083267 The "No-Popery" rioters attacking members of Parliament in Palace Yard, Westminster, London England during The Gordon Riots of 1780

The Burning and Plundering of Newgate and Setting the Felons at Liberty by the Mob
6202343 The Burning and Plundering of Newgate and Setting the Felons at Liberty by the Mob, 1780 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

No Popery Riots, London, 1780
No Popery Riots, London, 7 June 1780. 1780

Britannia enthralled by Popery and Power is relieved by King William (engraving)
3621190 Britannia enthralled by Popery and Power is relieved by King William (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The mob destroying and setting fire to the Kings Bench Prison and House of Correction in St Georges Fields
611349 The mob destroying and setting fire to the Kings Bench Prison and House of Correction in St Georges Fields (coloured engraving) by English School

Lord George Gordon, President of the Protestant Association (engraving)
611351 Lord George Gordon, President of the Protestant Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord George Gordon)

Lucifer and the Pope in Hell, c. 1794-96 (colour etching)
5854537 Lucifer and the Pope in Hell, c.1794-96 (colour etching) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19.9x27.4 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

The Battle of the Petitions, a farce now performing with great applause at both houses
TPG327453 The Battle of the Petitions, a farce now performing with great applause at both houses (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Seven Arguements Plainly Proving that Papists are Trayterous Subjects to all true
488980 Seven Arguements Plainly Proving that Papists are Trayterous Subjects to all true Christian Princes. With a Touch of Jesuites Treacheries

An Exact Representation of the Burning, Plundering, and Destruction of Newgate by
6202344 An Exact Representation of the Burning, Plundering, and Destruction of Newgate by the Rioters, engraved by Henry Roberts, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving) by O Neale

Gordon Riots, Newgate Prison, London, 1780. Artist: Thornton
View of rioters setting fire to Newgate Prison, London, 1780 and burning Mr Akermans furniture. In the crowd on the right a flag is held with the writing No Popery on it

The Plagues of England, or the Jacobites Folly, published by Thomas Ewart, 1745 (etching)
XJF867800 The Plagues of England, or the Jacobites Folly, published by Thomas Ewart, 1745 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3779); English

The Invasion or Perkins Triumph - a Protestant Print, inscrib d to all true lovers
XJF867799 The Invasion or Perkins Triumph - a Protestant Print, inscrib d to all true lovers of their Religion and Liberty, 1745 (etching) by English School

The Devastations occasioned by the Rioters of London firing the New Gaol of Newgate and burning Mr
XJF384094 The Devastations occasioned by the Rioters of London firing the New Gaol of Newgate and burning Mr. Akermans Furniture &c, June 6 1780, engraved by T

An exact representation of the Burning, Plundering and Destruction of Newgate by
XJF384092 An exact representation of the Burning, Plundering and Destruction of Newgate by the Rioters on the memorable 7th June 1780, engraved by Henry Roberts, 1781 (engraving) by O Neale

The Emperor complimenting King Henry, The defeat of the Scots Army, The Demolishing
XJF274331 The Emperor complimenting King Henry, The defeat of the Scots Army, The Demolishing of Popish Monasteries, The Emperor complimenting King Henry, The Defeat of the Scot Army

Royal Declaration, 1675 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF250752 Royal Declaration, 1675 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles II of England (1630-85); ); English, out of copyright

CARTOON: PUSEYISM, 1851. Master Punch. Please, Mr. Bishop, which is Popery
CARTOON: PUSEYISM, 1851. Master Punch. " Please, Mr. Bishop, which is Popery, and which is Puseyism?" Bishop. " Whichever you like, my little dear." English cartoon from Punch

The Battle of the Partitions: Catholic Relief Act, 1829. Supported, right, by Wellington, Peel, Brougham and Burdett and opposed by Cumberland and Eldon and the followers of their No Popery slogan

LONDON: GORDON RIOTS, 1780. A London mob burning Newgate prison on 6 June 1780 during the No-Popery, or Gordon, Riots in England. Contemporary English copper engraving

1780 Gordon Riots
An angry mob sets fire to Newgate Prison after some anti-Catholic rioters are jailed there, seeking revenge and plunder

Gordon Riots (Colour)
THE GORDON RIOTS The no-popery crowd, inflamed by Lord George Gordons rabble-rousing oratory, inflame Newgate gaol as well

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"Popery: A Dark Chapter in History Unveiled" From the streets of Belfast to the heart of London, the specter of "popery" has left its mark on history. Anti-Catholic graffiti scrawled across walls in Northern Ireland serves as a reminder of deep-seated divisions that have plagued communities for centuries. The echoes of the "No-Popery" rioters reverberate through time, their violent attack on members of Parliament during The Gordon Riots forever etched into the annals of Westminster's past. In 1780, chaos engulfed London as anger and fear fueled a mob determined to resist what they perceived as papal influence encroaching upon their Protestant nation. Engravings from bygone eras depict shocking scenes - Pope enthroned into the mouth of hell, symbolizing an intense animosity towards Catholicism prevalent during the Reformation period. The burning and plundering of Newgate prison further exemplify how religious fervor can spiral into lawlessness and destruction. In this tumultuous era, Britannia herself appeared entranced by popery's allure and power. However, hope emerged with King William's arrival; his reign brought relief from perceived threats posed by Catholicism. Lord George Gordon stands out amidst these historical events as President of the Protestant Association – a figurehead whose actions ignited riots and unrest. His engraving immortalizes him as both instigator and catalyst for change. Artistic expressions also reveal society's perceptions at large - Lucifer depicted alongside the Pope in Hell reflects a prevailing belief that Catholicism was inherently evil or corrupt. Yet not all responses were violent; some took more satirical forms. "The Battle of Petitions, " performed with great applause at both houses, humorously highlighted political debates surrounding religious freedom versus loyalty to crown and country. Amidst it all, pamphlets circulated proclaiming Papists' alleged treachery against true subjects.