Divorce Collection

Eleanor on Crusades
Eleanor of Aquitaine (or of Guyenne) rides east with her husband, Louis VII; but her carryings-on with Raymond of Antioch will lead to divorce, and marriage to Henry II

Catherine / Aragon / Divorce
The trial of the marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. It ends in divorce

The Duke of Argyll with his solicitor Mr Eric Summer at the law courts Argyll Trust settlement hearing October 1962

Caricature of Archdeacon Dunbar, Anglican clergyman
Caricature of Archdeacon Charles Gordon Cumming Dunbar (1844-1916), Anglican clergyman of St Andrews Church, Tavistock Place, London, who was involved in a divorce case in 1881 brought by his wife

Empress Josephine (1763-1814) illustration from Little Journeys to the Homes
KW222570 Empress Josephine (1763-1814) illustration from Little Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women, published 1897 (litho) by French School

Blanche, Baroness Howard de Walden (engraving)
8631531 Blanche, Baroness Howard de Walden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanche, Baroness Howard de Walden who sued for divorce from Frederick Ellis)

Scene in an English divorce court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000887 Scene in an English divorce court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Divorce of Napoleon and Josephine, 1810
3478950 Divorce of Napoleon and Josephine, 1810; (add.info.: Divorce of Napoleon and Josephine, 1810. Josephine agreed to the divorce so the Emperor could remarry in the hope of having an heir)

France, Postcard showing under the portrait of a woman hanging on the wall a couple separating, 1900
LUX4741945 France, Postcard showing under the portrait of a woman hanging on the wall a couple separating, 1900; (add.info.: France)

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting an adulterous wife in the dock at a divorce court
5617123 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting an adulterous wife in the dock at a divorce court; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The empress Josephine, c.1805 (engraving)
2075398 The empress Josephine, c.1805 (engraving); (add.info.: History. France. French First Empire. The Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte)

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a couple watched by a note taking observer
5617116 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting a couple watched by a note taking observer; Universal History Archive/UIG.

New Divorce Court, Westminster Hall, London (engraving)
8676384 New Divorce Court, Westminster Hall, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Divorce Court, Westminster Hall, London)

King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) receiving the resignation of Cardinal Wolsey (1471-1530)
ELD4923925 King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) receiving the resignation of Cardinal Wolsey (1471-1530) after his failure at the Pope to cancel the king's marriage to Catherine of Aragon

Catherine of Aragon pleading her case against divorce from King Henry VIII in front of the Papal legates
FLO4622895 Catherine of Aragon pleading her case against divorce from King Henry VIII in front of the Papal legates. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

"I don't think married life is every happy, anyway." "Then, why don't you divorce your husband
8670280 "I don't think married life is every happy, anyway." "Then, why don't you divorce your husband

Living painting showing the suppression of the crucifixes in the courts, at the time of the separation of the Church
JAB5034269 Living painting showing the suppression of the crucifixes in the courts, at the time of the separation of the Church and the State (1904)

Divorce ceremony of an Indian couple, native of Canada, the wife and the youngest children facing the man
FLO4635510 Divorce ceremony of an Indian couple, native of Canada, the wife and the youngest children facing the man and older children, formalize their separation around a fire

Divorce of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Impress Josephine (1763-1814), fainted by her children Eugene and Hortense
ELD4896961 Divorce of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Impress Josephine (1763-1814), fainted by her children Eugene and Hortense

Sidonie Espero, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Sidonie Espero, between c1915 and c1920. Shows actress Sidonie Espero.

Cancellation of the marriage (divorce) of King Louis VII (1120-1180) and Queen Alienor of Aquitaine
ELD4855803 Cancellation of the marriage (divorce) of King Louis VII (1120-1180) and Queen Alienor of Aquitaine (Eleonore de Guyenne) (1122-1204)

Dreaming of you
Bez Dan

Ajie Alrasyid

Left Behind
HatCat Photography

Broken red heart in the moody girl's hands
Aleksandr Sumarokov

One Couple, Two Direction
Ildiko Neer

The man and the sea
Stefan Eisele

Apology
Sebastian Kisworo

november passengers
Nicoleta Gabor

Une Baronne débaronnée, 1858. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une Baronne debaronnee, 1858. - Comment!...vos titres ne sont pas en regle...moi qui ne vous avais epouse que pour etre baronne...je demande le divorce!...'. A disbaroned Baroness

Citoyennes on fait courir le bruit que le divorce est sur le point de nous être refusé... 1848. Creator: Honore Daumier
Citoyennes on fait courir le bruit que le divorce est sur le point de nous etre refuse... 1848. - Citoyennes...on fait courir le bruit que le divorce est sur le point de nous etre refuse

Eh! Ben, v'la du propre!... on dit... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Eh! Ben, v'la du propre!... on dit... 19th century. Well, it's clean!...it was said

Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Countess De La Greze, 1918. From 1920: Countess Jean de la Greze, daughter of Charles Steele, member of the firm of J.P. Morgan & Co...is reported to have won a divorce from her husband in the French

Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Countess De La Greze, 1918. From 1920: Countess Jean de la Greze, daughter of Charles Steele, member of the firm of J.P. Morgan & Co...is reported to have won a divorce from her husband in the French

farewell
Rachel Pansky

Comic postcard, two women chatting - alimony Date: 20th century

Lord & Lady Loughborough and Sir John Milbanke
Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm, daughter of Harry Chisholm of Sydney, NSW, Australia married in 1915 Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough

Jenny Seagrove Actress leaves the high court after her divorce case in July 1988

Farewell greeting
Natalie Gabriel

the green room
Lus Joosten

A Royal Divorce, a Story of Waterloo, by W G Wills, first produced at the Avenue Theatre, Sunderland, 1 May and the Olympic Theatre, 10 September 1891

Woman in costume as the Queen of Sheba, 1862
Woman in the costume of the Queen of Sheba (Reine du Sabbat) from the 19th century opera by Charles Gounod. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published by Martinet, Paris, 1862

Napoleon announces to Josephine the scheduled day for signing the divorce papers
XEE4150781 Napoleon announces to Josephine the scheduled day for signing the divorce papers, 1809 - Long family interview in which divorce is definitively agreed between Napoleon

Aveling and Porter Road Roller DM 3079
Aveling & Porter BHO class Road Roller, regn. DM 3079, number: 7632. Built in 1912 by Aveling & Porter at Rochester, powered by a 5 Nhp single-cylinder steam engine

King Henry the Eighth and Anna Bullen, ca. 1728. Creator: William Hogarth
King Henry the Eighth and Anna Bullen, ca. 1728

Aveling & Porter Road Rollers DM3079 and NT4368
Aveling & Porter Road Roller, regn. DM3079, number 7632, Alison, owned by Fred Dibnah and built by Aveling and Porter in 1912

Victorian satirical cartoon on married life
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus.The Old, Old story

The Trial of Queen Catherine, 19th century, (c1920). Artist: Henry Nelson O Neil
The Trial of Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), 19th century (c1920). From Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson. (London, c1920s)

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"Divorce: A Historical Journey Through Heartbreak and Change" In the annals of history, it has been a topic that transcends time and culture. From the political maneuverings of Thomas Cromwell, an English statesman who played a pivotal role in Henry VIII's quest for marital freedom, to Eleanor embarking on Crusades while her husband was left behind, it has shaped destinies. One cannot ignore the infamous Catherine of Aragon and her battle against divorce from King Henry VIII. This struggle not only altered England's religious landscape but also paved the way for future generations to question societal norms. Even caricatures like Archdeacon Dunbar, an Anglican clergyman depicted with humor and satire, remind us that divorce is not just a legal process but one that affects individuals deeply. The Duke of Argyll seeking solace in his solicitor at law courts highlights how even those in positions of power can find themselves entangled in the complexities of separation. Empress Josephine's illustration from "Little Journeys to the Homes" serves as a reminder that divorce knows no boundaries or social status. It touches lives across continents and throughout history. Amidst this turmoil lies an alternate interior – a space where shattered dreams reside alongside newfound independence. The sad rose symbolizes love lost but also hints at new beginnings waiting to bloom amidst adversity. Photographs capturing street scenes in Reno, United States – known as "the Divorce Capital" – showcase how society adapts to changing attitudes towards marriage dissolution over time. Historical artifacts such as ceremonial bedheads made for royal marriages exemplify how divorces were once rare occurrences reserved for monarchs alone. Contrastingly, paintings like "The Marriage of Convenience" depict more common experiences faced by everyday people navigating complex relationships. Through it all stands Catherine of Aragon herself - immortalized by William Shakespeare - reminding us that even centuries later, her story continues to resonate with those who question the boundaries of love and commitment.