Fenian Collection

Clerkenwell Prison explosion
Effects of the explosion at the house of detention, Clerkenwell, seen from within the prison yard: police officers and firemen searching the ruins

Orange and Fenian
ORANGEMAN AND FENIAN The loyal Ulsterman would like to take his shillelagh to the wild Fenian, but policeman Gladstone hopes for a political settlement

Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa, Irish Fenian
Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa (1831-1915), Irish Fenian leader - The terrible monster who was frightened by a woman! He was a pioneer in the use of explosives for political persuasion

Fenian Conspiracy leaders Kelly and Deasy rescued from police van passing under railway bridge in Hyde Street on way
536010 Fenian Conspiracy leaders Kelly and Deasy rescued from police van passing under railway bridge in Hyde Street on way from court in Manchester to prison

James Stephens (1825-1901) the Fenian Headcentre, arrested in Dublin, November 1865. He escaped a fortnight later
527659 James Stephens (1825-1901) the Fenian Headcentre, arrested in Dublin, November 1865. He escaped a fortnight later. Engraving c1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fenian! Écoutez votre ami l'Américain faites la guerre à l'Angleterre. -Pardon!... 1865. Creator: Cham
Fenian! Ecoutez votre ami l'Americain faites la guerre a l'Angleterre. -Pardon! Mais serait-ce la guerre qui vous aurait mis dans cet etat la? Je demenderais alors a reflechir, 1865

Cette pauvre Albion! Ces satanés farceurs de fénians finissent par lui enlever toutes... 1866. Creator: Cham
Cette pauvre Albion! Ces satanes farceurs de fenians finissent par lui enlever toutes ses affaires, 1866. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Saturday, 6 January 1866

The dynamite plot (engraving)
614480 The dynamite plot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dynamite plot)

Cartoon, Don t You Smell Fire? (Mr and Mrs Bull)
Cartoon, Don t You Smell Fire? Mrs Britannia Bull tells her husband John that he should investigate a nasty smell of something smouldering -- smoke can be seen on the right

Punch cartoon: Adolphus Williamson, British police officer and first head of the Detective Branch of the Metropolitan
6034976 Punch cartoon: Adolphus Williamson, British police officer and first head of the Detective Branch of the Metropolitan Police (engraving) by Sambourne

The Fenian dynamite conspiracy in England (engraving)
608697 The Fenian dynamite conspiracy in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fenian dynamite conspiracy in England; De La Mottes Hotel)

Removal of the Fenian Prisoners from the Courthouse at the Bow Street (engraving)
608696 Removal of the Fenian Prisoners from the Courthouse at the Bow Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fenian prisoners at the Bow Street Police Court (engraving)
608695 The Fenian prisoners at the Bow Street Police Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of The Graphic (engraving)
614515 Cover of The Graphic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of The Graphic (published on 24 March 1883)

Fenian Attack on the Police Van in Manchester (engraving)
664209 Fenian Attack on the Police Van in Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fenian Attack on the Police Van in Manchester)

This one is fat, said Cullen, and she rolled a bulky Fenian along like at wheel
3514726 This one is fat, said Cullen, and she rolled a bulky Fenian along like at wheel from The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran in Irish Fairy Tales by Rackham

Battle of Ridgeway, C. W. pub. 1869 (coloured engraving)
2655383 Battle of Ridgeway, C.W. pub. 1869 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Debris from a wall blown into the street by an explosion which occurred at Scotland Yard during the Fenian activities. May 1884

Arrest of Charles O Connell, (late 19th century). O Connell was an Irish Fenian leader. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol IX

Another Empty Weapon, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Another Empty Weapon, 1872. The notorious Republican, Sir Charles Dilke, is apprehended by a tall and manly Policeman Gladstone

Kick d Out!!, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Kick d Out!!, 1870. A burly Canadian kicks a representative of the Irish Fenian movement out of Canada and back to America where President Grant is waiting. This relates to a long-running problem

Silencing The Trumpet (after Aesop. ), 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Silencing The Trumpet (after Aesop.), 1870. Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Prime Minister, is depicted in the uniform of the chief constable in this cartoon

The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill

The Fenian-Pest, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
The Fenian-Pest, 1866. Hibernia remarks O my dear Sister, What are we to do with these Troublesome People? Britannia replies Try Isolation first

Erins Little Difficulty, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
Erins Little Difficulty, 1865. Britannia exclaims Yes, My Dear! Thats the sort of Drilling to do Him Most Good! Ireland, in the shape of Erin

Fenian weapons, 19th century. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Damage In The Armoury Of The Tower Of London After Fenian Bomb Attack In January 1885. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Damage In The House Of Commons, London After Fenian Bomb Attack In January 1885. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Explosions at Houses of Parliament 1885
The front cover of The Graphic, 31 January, 1885, reporting on dynamite explosions at the Houses of Parliament, part of a bombing campaign by the Irish Republican Brotherhood, nicknamed the Fenians

Flats collapse in a Fenian Street, 1963
Two four storey tenements in Dublin came apart on 12th June 1963. Firemen and resuce workers rushed to the scene, but two children were buried and died in the rubble

John O leary
JOHN O LEARY Irish political activist, member of the Fenian Brotherhood, convicted of treason in 1867 but survived for another 40 years. Date: 1830 - 1907

FENIAN RISING, 1867. Members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood are marched through Dublin to Mountjoy Prison following the failed rebellion of 1867. Engraving, 1867

FENIAN PROPAGANDA, 1866. Freedom to Ireland. Poem and illustration calling for resistance against British rule over Ireland

GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN (1829-1904). American entrepreneur and businessman. Champion of the Irish Republic. Lithograph, c1869

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The Recent Fenian Demonstration in Hyde Park, London

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The Fenian Trials at Manchester: the Prisoners Leaving the New Bailey for the Assize Court, Uk, 1867

The Feninan Banner, (litho)
XJF476213 The Feninan Banner, (litho) by Irish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fenian Banner is a symbol of Irish Republicanism, calling for Justice to Ireland)

Escape of Fenian Convicts from Fremantle, Western Australia, Engraving 1876

The Dynamite Plot: the Fenian Prisoners being Escorted from Bow Street Police Station to Millbank Prison, Uk, 1883

The Fenian Outrage at Liverpool, Uk, 1881: the Town Hall after the Explosion

MICHAEL DAVITT (1846-1906). Irish nationalist leader. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1891

Fenian Collar, Ireland for the Irish. Advertisement label for Fenian collars showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Robert Emmet, Irish patriot. c1866

Fenian Conspiracy leaders Kelly and Deasy rescued from police van passing under railway bridge in Hyde Street on way from court in Manchester to prison, 18 September 1867. Police sergeant shot dead

Advertisement label for Fenian shirt collars with a portrait of the Irish patriot Robert Emmet (1778-1803) against a shield with stars and stripes

Fenian explosives conspiracy, 1883: Police discovery of nitro-glycerine factory in the Ladywood district of Birmingham. From The Illustrated London News, 14 April 1883

Escape of Fenian Convicts from Fremantle, Western Australia, Engraving 1876

THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER (1823-1867). American politician and soldier

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"Fenian: Unveiling the Legacy of Irish Revolutionaries" Thomas J Clarke, a prominent figure in Irish history, was one of the signatories of the Irish Republic. His unwavering commitment to freedom and independence made him an icon among revolutionaries. In a captivating cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa, another influential Fenian leader, is depicted with fiery determination. The term "Orange and Fenian" encapsulates the deep-rooted divide between Protestant Unionists and Catholic Nationalists in Ireland. This clash often led to violent confrontations that shook society to its core. The Clerkenwell Prison explosion stands as a haunting reminder of the lengths some Fenians were willing to go for their cause. The devastating explosions at the Houses of Parliament in 1885 further emphasized their relentless pursuit for change. One cannot overlook "The Manchester Outrages" of 1867, where innocent lives were lost due to radical actions carried out by Fenians. These events left scars on both sides and fueled tensions even further. A sepia photo captures the moment Patrick O Donnell surrenders in 1889 - an illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England that showcases how these individuals became symbols within their movement. In a powerful political cartoon titled "Silencing the Trumpet, " Prime Minister Gladstone is seen suppressing Irish press inciting violence amongst Fenians. It highlights attempts by authorities to quell dissenting voices during this tumultuous period. "The Dynamite Plot" engraving sheds light on covert operations orchestrated by Fenians aiming to challenge British rule through explosive means. Their audacity knew no bounds as they sought justice for their homeland's plight. "The Parnell Commission at Royal Courts of Justice" engraving portrays a pivotal moment when investigations into alleged collusion between politicians and Fenians took place – exposing deeper complexities within this revolutionary struggle. A thought-provoking Punch cartoon titled "Don't You Smell Fire?" depicts Mr. And Mrs.