Bradlaugh's Dream
Sheet Music
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
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Music sheet cover for "Bradlaugh's Dream", published by W. Harris, ca. 19th century.
Charles Bradlaugh was one of the most famous atheists in 19th century England. In 1866, Bradlaugh helped to establish the National Secular Society, an organisation opposed to Christian dogma. In 1888 Bradlaugh’s Oaths Act enabled non-religious affirmations to be accepted as an alternative to religious oaths
Charles Bradlaugh was one of the most famous atheists in 19th century England. In 1866, Bradlaugh helped to establish the National Secular Society, an organisation opposed to Christian dogma. In 1888 Bradlaugh’s Oaths Act enabled non-religious affirmations to be accepted as an alternative to religious oaths
Object details
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| Title | Bradlaugh's Dream (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph |
| Brief description | Music sheet cover for "Bradlaugh's Dream", published by W. Harris, ca. 19th century |
| Physical description | Cover of the sheet music for "Bradlaugh's Dream". There are humorous image of Bradlaugh and Satan. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Music sheet cover for "Bradlaugh's Dream", published by W. Harris, ca. 19th century. Charles Bradlaugh was one of the most famous atheists in 19th century England. In 1866, Bradlaugh helped to establish the National Secular Society, an organisation opposed to Christian dogma. In 1888 Bradlaugh’s Oaths Act enabled non-religious affirmations to be accepted as an alternative to religious oaths |
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| Accession number | S.748-2012 |
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| Record created | August 21, 2012 |
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