Freemen Collection

Freemen for the Front, conferring the Freedom of the City of London on the City Imperial Volunteers at Guildhall
1599155 Freemen for the Front, conferring the Freedom of the City of London on the City Imperial Volunteers at Guildhall on Friday, 12 January (litho) by Begg

Crop rotation as practised by the Early English (lithograph)
5999287 Crop rotation as practised by the Early English (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crop rotation as practised by the Early English)

The Way They Live, 1879 (oil on canvas)
3493183 The Way They Live, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Anshutz, Thomas Pollock (1851-1912); 61x43.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Cotton Pickers, c. 1890 (oil on academy board)
3588467 Cotton Pickers, c.1890 (oil on academy board) by Walker, William Aiken (1838-1921); 17.2x29.9 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; American, out of copyright

The Strike of Dock Labourers at Melbourne (engraving)
1038392 The Strike of Dock Labourers at Melbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike of Dock Labourers at Melbourne)

Dinner to Freemen of the Clothworkers Company on St Thomass Eve (engraving)
1055324 Dinner to Freemen of the Clothworkers Company on St Thomass Eve (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wash Day, c. 1890 (oil on academy board)
3588466 Wash Day, c.1890 (oil on academy board) by Walker, William Aiken (1838-1921); 13.3x29.9 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; American, out of copyright

Beating the bounds - Llantrisant - Townspeople watch as seven-year-old Kevin Davies is " bumped" on one of the boundary stones - 1st June 1968

Beating the bounds - Llantrisant - Freemen and residents pass through the borough to commence the custom of Beating the Bounds - 28th May 1947

The Trial of the Pyx
The first part of the proceedings of the Trial of the Pyx, held in the Board room of the Treasury; this ancient ceremony is connected with the Mint for testing the purity of its work. Date: 1870

Certificate, Freedom of the Town of Port Louis, Mauritius
Certificate confirming the Freedom of the Town of Port Louis, Mauritius, awarded to the Mauritius Boy Scouts Association by the Municipal Council, officially dated, sealed

Official programme of the visit of Lord Kitchener (1850 - 1916) to Sheffield, 1901
Kitchener was awarded the Freedom of the City of Sheffield in 1901.Sheffield City Archives reference: X492/2/14

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"Embracing Freedom: A Glimpse into the Lives of Freemen" In the wake of emancipation, a new chapter unfolded for millions in America. The Freedmen's Bureau, as depicted in an engraving from Harper's Weekly in 1868, stood as a beacon of hope and support for those who had been shackled by slavery. Their tireless efforts aimed to uplift and empower these newly freed individuals. The struggle for equality echoed through time, captured vividly in a lithograph dated November 6th, 1863. The Western Sanitary Commission appealed directly to President Abraham Lincoln regarding the dire conditions faced by freed slaves. This poignant plea shed light on the challenges they encountered on their journey towards true freedom. A remarkable quarter-plate daguerreotype from around 1850 showcases "Freemen of Colour, " capturing their resilience and strength amidst adversity. Hand-colored with care and encased in leather, this image serves as a testament to their indomitable spirit. Photography played an essential role during this transformative era; sepia-toned cartes de visite taken mostly by Brady circa 1865 provide glimpses into the lives at that time. These images immortalize faces filled with determination and aspirations for a brighter future. Beyond American shores, another group embraced the title - conferring upon themselves newfound liberties within London's Guildhall on January 12th (litho). The City Imperial Volunteers were honored with freedom as recognition for their service – illustrating how freedom knows no boundaries or limitations. As we delve further into history's tapestry, we encounter depictions such as crop rotation among early English farmers (lithograph). This agricultural practice symbolizes not only sustainable growth but also represents how society evolved alongside notions of liberty and self-sufficiency. Artistic expressions offer us windows into daily life during this period.