Fascists Collection

Metropolitan Police officers, Battle of Cable Street
Metropolitan Police officers attempt to dismantle a barricade set up by anti-fascist demonstrators in the East End of London

The battle of Cable Street, 4 October 1936 (b / w photo)
5987094 The battle of Cable Street, 4 October 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The battle of Cable Street, 4 October 1936)

Blackshirts and band at Bognor

Cable Street demonstration 1936
Anti-fascist crowds, some giving the Communist clenched fist salute, gather round a tram in the East End of London. A very large crowd gathered to protest against the proposed march by Sir Oswald

Oswald Mosley as a giraffe by George Whitelaw
Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet (1896-1980), British right-wing politician, founder and leader of the British Union of Fascists (BUF) caricatured as a giraffe

Young people from fascist Italy (colour litho)
2783833 Young people from fascist Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young people from fascist Italy)

The Fasces, an axe tied to a bundle of sticks, the symbol of Ancient Roman magistrates
527269 The Fasces, an axe tied to a bundle of sticks, the symbol of Ancient Roman magistrates, which was adopted as their emblem by the Italian Fascists in the 20th century

The Fasces, an axe tied to a bundle of sticks, the symbol of Ancient Roman magistrates which was adopted as their
527268 The Fasces, an axe tied to a bundle of sticks, the symbol of Ancient Roman magistrates which was adopted as their emblem by the Fascists in the 20th century

Unity Mitford arrives in Folkestone from Germany. Wrapped in blankets on the quatside, Unity was said to be injured, with a shot to the head. 3rd January 1940

Mussolini, shirtless under the sun, threshed the wheat of Agro Pontino after twenty centuries... (colour litho)
2783813 Mussolini, shirtless under the sun, threshed the wheat of Agro Pontino after twenty centuries... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolini)

Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho)
2783787 Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian heroism in Catalonia)

The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho)
2783777 The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Gabriele d Annunzio)

Mussolini leads the March of the Blackshirts on Rome, 28th October 1922 (b / w photo)
1728971 Mussolini leads the March of the Blackshirts on Rome, 28th October 1922 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Spanish Francoist soldiers playing music, 20th November 1936 (b / w photo)
1718331 Spanish Francoist soldiers playing music, 20th November 1936 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Members of the National Synarchist Union, Mexico, 1930s-40s (b / w photo)
STC375646 Members of the National Synarchist Union, Mexico, 1930s-40s (b/w photo) by Hedyn, Doris (fl.c.1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

The largest sports conference in the world (colour litho)
2809310 The largest sports conference in the world (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The largest sports conference in the world)

Leverage operations of the 1914 class have aroused scenes of lively enthusiasm throughout Italy (colour litho)
2778346 Leverage operations of the 1914 class have aroused scenes of lively enthusiasm throughout Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Duce attends the naval exercises of the Year XII, a magnificent show of strength for... (colour litho)
2778280 The Duce attends the naval exercises of the Year XII, a magnificent show of strength for... (colour litho) by Beltrame

University students visit to Tripolitania (colour litho)
2778144 University students visit to Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The visit of university students in Tripolitania)

On the eve of the anniversary of the Lateran Agreements, Augusto Turati, Party Secretary... (colour litho)
2777924 On the eve of the anniversary of the Lateran Agreements, Augusto Turati, Party Secretary... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Great Gathering in the Colosseum (Colour Litho)
2777851 The Great Gathering in the Colosseum (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great gathering in the Colosseum)

The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho)
2777705 The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prime Ministers triumphant visit to Tripolitania)

An impromptu audience with the Prime Minister (colour litho)
2777691 An impromptu audience with the Prime Minister (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An impromptu hearing with the Prime Minister)

"I give the floor to the pickaxe, "said the Duce, personally starting the great work... (colour litho)
2778302 " I give the floor to the pickaxe, " said the Duce, personally starting the great work.... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Plebiscite Of The Year XII - Shining Evenings in Milan, in the Gallery (Colour Litho)
2778242 The Plebiscite Of The Year XII - Shining Evenings in Milan, in the Gallery (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italian in the Year XII (colour litho)
2778232 Italian in the Year XII (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italians of the Year XII)

In an atmosphere of enthusiasm and between two thick wings of a cheering crowd, 25, 000 young fascists
2778159 In an atmosphere of enthusiasm and between two thick wings of a cheering crowd, 25, 000 young fascists... (colour litho) by Beltrame

How did the flight of the twelve seaplanes to Brazil begin in Orbetello (colour litho)
2778011 How did the flight of the twelve seaplanes to Brazil begin in Orbetello (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The triumphant return to the homeland of the Legions returning from Spain (colour litho)
2783844 The triumphant return to the homeland of the Legions returning from Spain (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A historic act, the Italian-English agreement (colour litho)
2783791 A historic act, the Italian-English agreement (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An historic act, the Italian-English agreement)

Viceroy Graziani is traveling through the territory of the Empire, visiting populations, places... (colour litho)
2783732 Viceroy Graziani is traveling through the territory of the Empire, visiting populations, places... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Duces triumphant days in Sicily (colour litho)
2783722 The Duces triumphant days in Sicily (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duces triumphant days in Sicily)

The Duce, in the tenth anniversary (colour litho)
2783639 The Duce, in the tenth anniversary (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce, in the tenth anniversary)

The latest works on one of the most significant works that will be inaugurated in Rome during the Decennial of
2783633 The latest works on one of the most significant works that will be inaugurated in Rome during the Decennial of the Revolution (colour litho) by Beltrame

The national monument to the Bersagliere inaugurated in Rome in the presence of the King... (colour litho)
2783631 The national monument to the Bersagliere inaugurated in Rome in the presence of the King... (colour litho) by Beltrame

More than a hundred thousand children in need of care, one hundred and twenty thousand avant-garde
2783514 More than a hundred thousand children in need of care, one hundred and twenty thousand avant-garde and seven thousand children

Heroic Sicily (colour litho)
2784226 Heroic Sicily (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic Sicily. - The strong Sicilian population, under the constant enemy offenses)

In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps... (colour litho)
2784162 In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho)
2778153 The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King)

In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho)
2778142 In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The founder of the Empire (colour litho)
2778505 The founder of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The founder of the Empire)

Gold and iron for the Motherland (colour litho)
2778413 Gold and iron for the Motherland (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold and iron to the Motherland)

Italian youth is restored in the fascist summer colonies, under the sign of the Littorio (colour litho)
2778374 Italian youth is restored in the fascist summer colonies, under the sign of the Littorio (colour litho) by Beltrame

Veterans and Recruits (Colour Litho)
2778342 Veterans and Recruits (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veterans and Recruits)

Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho)
2778284 Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack of the tanks and the infantry)

Mussolini, among manifestations of devotion and gratitude to the peasant Duce, inaugurated... (colour litho)
2778272 Mussolini, among manifestations of devotion and gratitude to the peasant Duce, inaugurated... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolini)

In the lands redeemed by Fascism (colour litho)
2778236 In the lands redeemed by Fascism (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the lands redeemed by Fascism)

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"Fascists: A Dark Chapter in History" In the black and white photograph, we witness the historic Battle of Cable Street on 4 October 1936. The Cable Street demonstration stands as a symbol of resistance against fascism, where brave individuals united to confront its menacing presence. Metropolitan Police officers are captured in another image, their faces etched with determination during the Battle of Cable Street. They stood at the crossroads between upholding law and order while facing an ideology that threatened humanity's very essence. A chilling scene unfolds before us as Blackshirts and a band gather at Bognor. This snapshot serves as a stark reminder of how propaganda can manipulate minds, enticing young people into embracing fascist ideals. The vibrant lithograph showcases young people from fascist Italy, their enthusiasm for Mussolini's regime evident, and is a haunting portrayal of how easily impressionable minds can be swayed by charismatic leaders who exploit nationalistic sentiments. George Whitelaw's artistic interpretation presents Oswald Mosley as a giraffe—a powerful metaphor highlighting his towering ego and outlandish beliefs. It reminds us that even those who appear absurd should not be dismissed lightly when they possess dangerous ideologies. Wrapped in blankets on the quayside, Unity Mitford arrives from Germany—an emblematic figure whose infatuation with Hitler led her down a treacherous path. Her story serves as a cautionary tale about the allure of extremist ideologies and their potential consequences. Mussolini himself takes center stage in another lithograph—shirtless under the sun while threshing wheat in Agro Pontino after centuries had passed since such labor was last seen there. This image seeks to glorify his leadership but also reveals his desire for personal grandeur above all else. Sir Oswald Mosley gazes back at us through time—a portrait painted in oil on canvas capturing him during 1925. Little did anyone know then how far he would go to spread his fascist ideology, leaving a lasting mark on history.