Speaker Collection (#7)

Speakers badge for the Suffragette meeting in Hyde Park
XJF275672 Speakers badge for the Suffragette meeting in Hyde Park, July 23rd 1910 (embroidered silk and metal) (b/w photo) by English School

Bust of Lysias, Roman copy of a Greek original from the 4th century BC (marble)
XIR140637 Bust of Lysias, Roman copy of a Greek original from the 4th century BC (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Lysias (c)

The speaker of the House of Commons (colour litho)
6010713 The speaker of the House of Commons (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The speaker of the House of Commons)

Two forms of British valve sets (b / w photo)
6008198 Two forms of British valve sets (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two forms of British valve sets)

Sketches in Parliament, "The House left Sitting"(engraving)
1623919 Sketches in Parliament, " The House left Sitting" (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Parliament)

The Right Honourable William Court Gully, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving)
1628142 The Right Honourable William Court Gully, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Baden-Powell, engaged to Sir W Berry, Speaker of the Cape Parliament (b / w photo)
1593597 Miss Baden-Powell, engaged to Sir W Berry, Speaker of the Cape Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Baden-Powell)

Election of a New Speaker, Mr Brand inducted to the Chair (engraving)
1613550 Election of a New Speaker, Mr Brand inducted to the Chair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election of a New Speaker)

House of Commons, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub
931663 House of Commons, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

The Experiences of a New MP (engraving)
1038180 The Experiences of a New MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiences of a New MP)

The Right Honourable H B W Brand, Esquire, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving)
1052705 The Right Honourable H B W Brand, Esquire, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable H B W Brand)

The Speakers Dining-Room (b / w photo)
3091657 The Speakers Dining-Room (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speakers Dining-Room)

The Speakers State Coach (b / w photo)
3091622 The Speakers State Coach (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speakers State Coach)

Oliver Cromwells report on The Battle Of Naseby (colour litho)
3095714 Oliver Cromwells report on The Battle Of Naseby (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwells report on The Battle Of Naseby)

The Arrival of Lord Brassey, the New Governor of Victoria, at Melbourne (engraving)
1056791 The Arrival of Lord Brassey, the New Governor of Victoria, at Melbourne (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of Lord Brassey)

A Chapter on Figurehead Lore (engraving)
1047297 A Chapter on Figurehead Lore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chapter on Figurehead Lore)

The Defeat of the Gladstone Ministry, Scenes in the House of Commons, Friday, 12th June (engraving)
1045062 The Defeat of the Gladstone Ministry, Scenes in the House of Commons, Friday, 12th June (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Character Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure (engraving)
1061471 Character Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Urban Uprising in Paris, 1870 (charcoal, wash & gouache on wove paper)
1069494 Urban Uprising in Paris, 1870 (charcoal, wash & gouache on wove paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 34.3x38.1x5.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Mistley Hall, Essex, Residence of the Right Honourable Charles Manners Sutton
981464 Mistley Hall, Essex, Residence of the Right Honourable Charles Manners Sutton, Speaker of the House of Commons (engraving) by Bartlett

Subwoofer for DJ setup, ca. 1970. Creator: Unknown
A wood subwoofer. The sub is painted black. Four sides of the sub are all wood and flat. The front side has is wood but has two hollowed out sections that angle inward

Leslie speaker cabinet owned by James Brown, ca. 1968. Creator: Unknown
A Leslie type 122 speaker cabinet covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Red vinyl letters outlined with brass colored metal rivets form the letters " J B" on the front of

Tweeters used as part of a DJ setup, 1990s. Creator: Also / Miyako Technology Co
A set six tweeters or speakers attached to a metal front plate made by Miyako. Each tweeter is secured to the plate by four screws (one screw is missing)

Speaker used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Altec Lansing
A speaker made by Altec. The speaker is rectangular in shape and is painted black. The top of the front of the speaker concaves inward, towards the back

Tweeter box speakers used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Unknown
Tweeter box speakers. The tweeters or speakers, five in total, are surrounded by a leather box. The top of the box has a handle and each corner of the box is protected by a metal edge

Horn speaker used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Cerwin-Vega
A Cerwin-Vega horn speaker. The speaker front is rectangular in shape and painted orange. The sides of the front concave in towards the middle to create a cone shape

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Harriet Harman, speaking at The Labour Party Conference in Blackpool, Lancashire At this time, Harman worked for Brent Law Centre in London. Between 1978 and 1982

Dr Chaim Weizmann addresses the closing session of the Zionist Federation meeting at Kingsway Hall, London. 17th May 1939

Stand-in town crier Peter Beighton rang a slightly sour note with Chesters tourists. Peter, 25, turned up for his noon broadcast at Chester Cross

Town Crier David Mitchell awakens Lorraine Breckton of Chester before her wedding at Christleton. 14th October 1992

Speaker of the House of Commons Betty Boothroyd at Embankment, London. 27th April 1992

The new Speaker of the House of Commons Betty Boothroyd at Westminster. 27th April 1992

Sir Stafford Cripps Speaking at the Anglo-Soviet Youth meeting. March 1942

Edith Pitt, Conservative MP for Edgbaston during Small Heath By Election, Birmingham, 12th November 1952

The Rt. Hon James Griffiths Speaking at the All-Wales Conference on Africa at the Cory Hall, Cardiff - 1960s

James Griffiths, MP for Llanelli speaks in the shadow of his own image at Parc Howard, Llanelli after the Mayor of the town Ald Harry Morris had inveiled the bust

James Griffiths, MP for Llanelli guest speaker at the South Wales Miners Gala which was being held at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff - 14th June 1969

Engineers Union Conference: Employment Secretary Michael Foot spoke to the Amalgamated Engineering Union Conference at Worthing. April 1974 S74-2494-001

Sir Stafford Cripps Speaking at the Anglo-Soviet Youth meeting. March 1942 OL534-002

Emergency Conference of Union of Post Office workers, at Blackpool to discuss P. M
Emergency Conference of Union of Post Office workers, at Blackpool to discuss P.M.Gs refusal of their pay claim. General Secretary Ron Smith speaking. February 1964 P005953

Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg, 1790. Creator: Joseph Wright
Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg, 1790

Speaker at an anti-nuclear demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London. Date: late 1960s

Speakers at an anti-nuclear demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London, with several photographers alongside. A large banner behind them reads: Scrap Polaris. Date: late 1960s

A speaker addresses her fellow women revolutionaries in the church of Saint-Germain l Auxerrois during the Paris Commune Date: 1871

Henry Clay, 1821. Creator: Charles Bird King
Henry Clay, 1821

The General Election - Free Fooders
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Free Fooders. Candidates at a hustings face the warth of the electorate and also face a barrage of eggs and vegeatbles

The Dialectician (Der Dialektforscher), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
The Dialectician (Der Dialektforscher), 1911

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"Captivating the Masses: The Timeless Power of the Speaker" From the iconic RCA Victor trademark featuring Nipper the dog to William Pitt the Younger's impassioned address in Parliament, speakers have always held a special place in history. They possess an innate ability to captivate and inspire, leaving an indelible mark on society. Step back into c1920 with an American lithograph poster showcasing Nipper, forever associated with RCA Victor. This beloved image symbolizes not only a brand but also the profound connection between music and emotions that they can evoke. Imagine being transported to The Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium alive with energy as a speaker takes center stage. Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square or Suffragette Votes for Women Meeting demonstrates how speakers have played pivotal roles in advocating for social change throughout history. Even political leaders like Vladimir Lenin recognized the power of their words. In Irakliy Toidze's oil painting "Lenin Rallying the People, " we witness Lenin harnessing his oratory skills to mobilize masses towards revolution, and are not limited to grand stages; they have been present even in more intimate settings. An 18th-century artwork depicting a smoking club reminds us that discussions and debates were not exclusive to formal assemblies but also took place among friends sharing ideas over tobacco-filled rooms. The fight for women's rights has seen countless powerful speeches delivered by courageous individuals who dared challenge societal norms. A glimpse into a Women's Rights Demo from 1906 showcases their determination and resilience against all odds. In times of emergencies, it is often through loudspeakers that crucial information reaches our ears swiftly and efficiently. Early fire brigade street alarms served as vital tools for public safety, reminding us that they are essential beyond just entertainment or politics. Lastly, let us not forget historic moments such as The Opening of Parliament depicted in a lithograph, where speakers set the tone for governance and democracy.