Journalist Collection

Portrait of Nellie Bly (photo)
7128205 Portrait of Nellie Bly (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Jane Cochrane)

Tea Healy daily mirror war correspondent during the Second World War. 22nd July 1942

David Attenborough with orangutan and her baby at London Zoo, Friday 2nd April 1982

ROBERT CAPA (1913-1954). Hungarian-born American war photographer. Capa photographing a May Day demonstration in Tokyo, 1954

THEODOR HERZL (1860-1904). Hungarian-born Austrian journalist and founder of Zionism

John Passmore Edwards, Vanity Fair, Spy
JOHN PASSMORE EDWARDS MP (1823 - 1911) Liberal Member of Parliament for Salisbury, Philanthropist, British journalist, owner and editor of the London newspaper The Echo

WILLIAM COBBETT (1763-1835). English political journalist and essayist. Lithograph, 19th century

Pinocchio
Front cover from a Catalan edition of the childrens tale Pinocchio, by Italian journalist and writer, Carlo Lorenzini Collodi (1826-1890)

D. B. Wyndham-Lewis
Dominic Bevan Wyndham-Lewis (1891 - 1969), British writer, editor and biographer. Contributor to the Daily Express, The Bystander and the News Chronicle

Hm Stanley / Cdv Photo
HENRY MORTON STANLEY British journalist and explorer, in the clothes he wore to meet Livingstone in 1871

AP HERBERT
English journalist and writer SIR ALAN PATRICK HERBERT (1890-1971), alias ALBERT HADDOCK

Marguerite Durand / Losque
MARGUERITE DURAND French womens rights activist and journalist: a satirical depiction

Matilda Serao, Italian journalist and novelist
Matilda (or Matilde) Serao (1856-1927), Greek-born Italian journalist and novelist, founder and editor of Il Giorno

William Rust, British communist and newspaper editor
William Charles Rust (1903-1949), British communist activist, member of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and editor of the Daily Worker newspaper, seen here at his desk

Nick Davies foreign editor of the Daily Mirror talks to Nick Fullagar. 28th October 1991

The Enfield Electric Car Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Roy shows us the electric workings at the back of the electric car. Picture taken 27th June 1975

Birmingham Press Club Ball, 29th November 1968. At the tombola stand, members of the cast of ATV series The Champions, from left, Stuart Damon, Alexandra Bastedo and William Gaunt

Brazilian football star Pele surrounded by photographers and cameramen at the Brazilian team press conference at Lymm, Cheshire during the 1966 World Cup tournament in England. 7th July 1966

Demonstration in London -- Tariq Ali (b. 1943, centre), writer, journalist and filmmaker, linking arms with others and walking along a road

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

Bernard Venables seen here presenting prizes at the Daily Mirror Angling Contest Luncheon. August 1950

Camille Desmoulins 1760-1794 French Revolutionary And Journalist Engraved By W H Mote From The Book Historical Sketches Of Statesmen Published London 1843

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, Leader in civil rights

Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909 C017 / 7837
Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909. US aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) taking off in a Wright Model A, one of several aircraft built by him and his brother Orville Wright (1871-1948)

NEWSPAPER EDITOR, 1880. Wood engraving, English, 1880

General Peppino Garibaldi during WW1
General Giuseppe (nickname Peppino) Garibaldi (1879-1950), in a trench with others, including an English or American journalist, during the First World War

Illustration depicting explorer and journalist Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904
GIA4815665 Illustration depicting explorer and journalist Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) during one of his expeditions. Chromolithography

Illustration representing Theodor Herzl (1860 - 1904), Jewish writer of Hungarian origin
GIA4816043 Illustration representing Theodor Herzl (1860 - 1904), Jewish writer of Hungarian origin. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921

Josep Pla i Casadevall (1897-1981), at age 20, Catalan writer and journalist

Cartoon portrait, Charles Kelly, performer
Cartoon portrait, Charles Clavering Wardell Kelly (1839-1885), actor and journalist -- a sound actor. 1884

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: hopping race Clapham
Colour plate: The hopping match on Clapham Common: Jackson the runner exhibiting his agility from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Ga Sala / Vanity Fair 1875
GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA Writer and journalist Date: 1828 - 1896

F C Burnand / Vanity Fair
SIR FRANCIS COWLEY BURNAND journalist, editor of Punch Date: 1836 - 1917

Horatio Bottomley, 1915
The man of the hour: Horatio Bottomley(1860 - 1933) journalist, financier, politician and swindler. Pictured here in 1915, being praised by The Bystander magazine for his services to recruitment

IDA B. WELLS (1862-1931). American journalist and reformer: oil over a photograph, n. d
IDA B. WELLS (1862-1931). American journalist and reformer: oil over a photograph, n.d

Bennet Burleigh(c.1840-1914), war correspondent for The Daily Telegraph

Henri Rochefort / Sem
HENRI ROCHEFORT Controversial French journalist, looking rather severe Date: 1830 - 1913

Flora Klickmann (1867-1958), journalist, author and editor of The Girls Own Paper, pictured in the autumn of 1908 when she assumed control of the popular magazine following the death of its first

Camille Desmoulins (1760-94) Speaking at the Palais Royal, 12 July 1789, engraved
XIR161740 Camille Desmoulins (1760-94) Speaking at the Palais Royal, 12 July 1789, engraved by Pierre Gabriel Berthault (1737-1831) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Prieur, Jean Louis

Alec ( Sir Affable ) Knowles - Theatrical Journalist
Alec (" Sir Affable" ) Knowles (1851-1917) - Theatrical Journalist and member of Londons notorious Pelican Club

A Sports Reporter At Work
Pebble Beach, California: c. 1958 A sports reporter at the Crosby Clambake Golf Tournament

W C Bryant (Buttre
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT American writer, journalist and educator, known for his poem Thanatopsis. with his autograph Date: 1794 - 1878

Henri Maret / Demare
Henri Maret (1837-1917) French journalist and politician

Notebook and wig of Justice Hawkins
A notebook and wig once belonging to the English Judge, Justice Hawkins (Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton), given to Horatio William Bottomley, Liberal MP

Lenin / Krupskaia / 1920
VLADIMIR ILYICH LENIN With Krupskaia and the American journalist Lincoln Air

Sir Philip Gibbs - 1
SIR PHILIP GIBBS Journalist whose outspoken reporting from the front in WW1 got him into trouble: first journalist to interview the Pope. War historian. Date: 1877 - 1962

Chesterton / Cig Card
GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON English journalist and writer

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"Capturing the Truth: A Glimpse into the World of Journalists" From documenting historic events to shaping public opinion, journalists have played a pivotal role in society. Robert Capa, a Hungarian-born American war photographer, fearlessly captured the raw essence of conflict through his lens. In Tokyo's bustling streets during a May Day demonstration in 1954, he immortalized the fervor and resilience of those fighting for their rights. Theodor Herzl, another Hungarian-born journalist but Austrian by nationality, left an indelible mark as the founder of Zionism. His words ignited hope and unity among Jewish communities worldwide, paving the way for a homeland they could call their own. John Passmore Edwards and D. B. Wyndham-Lewis were influential figures in journalism's golden age. Their contributions to Vanity Fair and Spy respectively showcased their wit and ability to satirize societal norms with sharp pen strokes. H. M Stanley's iconic photograph captures him amidst uncharted territories—an embodiment of intrepid journalism that ventured into unknown lands to uncover hidden truths. William Cobbett was an English political journalist whose thought-provoking essays challenged authority and championed social justice during the 19th century—a true voice for the marginalized masses. AP Herbert reminds us that they can also be storytellers who transport readers into fantastical realms akin to Pinocchio's adventures or Marguerite Durand's captivating narratives. Matilda Serao broke barriers as an Italian journalist and novelist—her words transcending boundaries while shedding light on untold stories from her beloved country. Even sports stars like Brazilian football legend Pele found themselves surrounded by photographers eager to capture every momentous goal or triumph on camera—a testament to how journalism extends beyond politics and newsrooms. Lastly, Tariq Ali exemplifies how writers like him can seamlessly transition between being journalists, filmmakers, and activists—using various mediums to amplify voices often unheard within society.