Quell Collection

Encampment at Montagu House
The encampments set up in the gardens during the Gordon Riots in 1780. Over six days in June 1780, protests took place against the limited concessions of the first Catholic Relief Act

Troops at Kells Workhouse
Troops camped at Kells Union workhouse, County Meath, Ireland. They had been sent to the area to quell unrest caused by the Duke of Leinsters attempts to evict Irish tenants from his properties

British troops in gas masks - Uprising in Nicosia
British troops armed with batons and wearing gas masks, standing by to quell disturbances by Greek Cypriots in Nicosia, Cyprus during rioting in Nicosia - late October 1955. 1955

Spring Narrow Gorge Quell einer Felsschlucht
Spring in a Narrow Gorge (Quell in einer Felsschlucht); Arnold Bocklin (German, born Switzerland, 1827 - 1901); Italy; 1881; Oil on canvas; 84.5 × 59.4 cm (33 1, 4 × 23 3, 8 in.)

CHUBBIES SANDWICH BAR
Chubbies Sandwich Bar, on the corner of Beak Street, London W1, perfect for a lunchtime snack to quell that peckish feeling. Date: 1980s

Camp in St James Park
Encampment, St Jamess Park, of troops brought in to quell the disturbances caused by the Gordon Riots. Soldiers relax with civilians amidst rows of tents, flags & stacks of drums Date: August 1780

Strike / Constables
A detachment of the new civil constabulary - volunteers to act as transport guards and help quell disturbances Date: May 1926

A certain cabinet junto, en sanguine engraving 1775, King George III, speechless (his caption balloon is empty), seated on the right in a high-backed chair at a table

Quell in einer Felsschlucht (Spring in a Narrow Gorge); Arnold Bocklin, German, born Switzerland, 1827 - 1901; Italy, Europe; 1881; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 84.5 x 59.4 cm (33 1/4 x 23 3/8 in.)

A Certain Cabinet Junto, En Sanguine Engraving 1775, King George Iii, Speechless (his Caption Balloon Is Empty), Seated On The Right In A High-backed Chair At A Table

Chatham Prison Riots - Arrival of the Military
The Arrival of the Military at St Marys Convict Prison, St Marys Island, Chatham, to quell a disturbance amongst the inmates

February Fighting Parisl
Soldiers fire into the crowd to quell the demonstration : this provokes widespread street fighting, which will lead to the creation of the Second Republic

Firemen in London Blitz
Massed firemen with their hoses attempt to quell the flames as they engulf the industrial areas of London following a nocturnal visit by the Luftwaffe

Berlin Street Fight
Police and soldiers quell rioters in Berlins Darmhofs- platz

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"Quell: A Historical Journey of Suppression and Resistance" Step back in time as we explore various instances where the word "quell" played a significant role in shaping history. From the encampment at Montagu House to troops stationed at Kells Workhouse, these locations witnessed attempts to quell unrest and maintain control. One haunting image captures British troops donning gas masks during an uprising in Nicosia, showcasing the extreme measures taken to quash dissent. Meanwhile, a camp set up in St James Park serves as a reminder of how authorities sought to suppress strikes and maintain order among constables. The infamous Porteous Riots of 1736 come alive through an illustration depicting Captain John Porteous being carried by an Edinburgh mob towards his execution. His actions during a public hanging led innocent civilians to lose their lives, prompting the enraged crowd to take justice into their own hands. Intriguingly, even seemingly unrelated references like Chubbies Sandwich Bar or The People's movement tied with Chartism find their place within this narrative. They serve as reminders that suppression can manifest itself not only through physical force but also through economic means or political reform movements seeking change. Amidst all these historical events lies the captivating beauty of nature - from springs flowing within narrow gorges (Quell einer Felsschlucht) to dispersed pages narrating tales from Ramayana's first quarter. These serene images stand juxtaposed against scenes of violence and oppression, reminding us that even amidst chaos, tranquility can be found. Finally, we encounter a sanguine engraving from 1775 featuring King George III rendered speechless before a certain cabinet junto. This powerful depiction symbolizes moments when authority figures are left powerless against forces they seek to quell. Through these glimpses into history, we witness both sides of humanity - those who strive for control and those who resist it.