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No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, BerkshireRear view of the entrance to the No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire - the First World War deployment of Reading Union Workhouse. Several uniformed soldiers can be seen, one on crutches
Entrance to Alder Hey Hospital, LiverpoolThe entrance to Alder Hey Hospital, near Liverpool. Uniformed soldiers stand at the gate on the left. The hospital opened in 1915 to house chronic and bedridden patients from the West Derby Union
Convict in prison cell turning hand-crank
Fire Station at Quarriers Homes, Bridge Of WeirFire station, fire engine, ladders and uniformed firemen at the Quarriers childrens homes, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The cottage homes were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier
Union workhouse, Market Harborough, LeicestershireThe Market Harborough Union workhouse. The inscription on the pediment reads HARBOROUGH UNION WORKHOUSE 1836. At the doorway stands a man and a woman, presumably the master and matron
Aylesbury Prison LaundryInterior of laundry at Aylesbury prison. Uniformed women handle the washing on trolleys and in baskets which bear the convict arrow insignia. Date: circa 1900
Sports Day at Countesthorpe Homes, LeicestershireA group of boys, including some uniformed band members, at the Countesthorpe cottage homes in Leicestershire on their sports day in 1919
Gordon Boys Home, Woking, SurreyA group of uniformed boys, one on a bicycle, in front of the Gordon Boys Home at Woking
Gordon Boys Home, Woking - Engineers shopGordon Boys Home, Woking. Uniformed boys at work in the engineers shop. Date: circa 1909
Police dog handler
Social / Piccadilly GrillElegant diners-out, all but one (a uniformed soldier) in evening dress, patronise the Piccadilly Grill, a noted restaurant in the fashionable heart of London
The Downs Sanatorium, Belmont, SuttonA uniformed porter stands at the entrance to the Downs Sanatorium, at Belmont, near Sutton, Surrey. The former childrens institution was converted for use as a tuberculosis sanatorium in 1912
Clifton Industrial School BandUniformed boys with their instruments and conductor at the Clifton Industrial School, Bristol. Date: early 1900s
Great-grandpapa wets his whistle, Steven SpurrierGreat-grandpapa wets his whistle, illustration by Steven Spurrier, artist (1878-1961). Showing a uniformed man at the bar of a Victorian pub, with landlord, barmaid and cat
H. M. Prison, StaffordA view of Stafford prison. A group of uniformed prison officers stands in front of the building. Date: Date unknown
Ticket booth in German underground stationSolitary lady in hat buying a ticket from a uniformed lady in the booth.Caption explains that it is a woman doing a man's job while the men are away at war. Cleared by Censor. Date: circa 1914
Passengers sitting on Post Office Tube Station platformPostcard advert for Shurey's Publications supplied free with Shurey's magazines. Lady reading a book, man smoking a pipe and a uniformed Post Boy between them. Date: circa 1910
A uniformed group of soldier entertainers - The Glee PartyMany entertainment groups were formed in the British Forces and they played an important role in maintaining morale. These chaps are Royal Engineers. WW1 Date: circa 1915
French and German caricature soldiers face offThe splendidly drawn uniformed figures are divided by the German's boast of the strength of his armed forces and the Frenchman's literally translated reply So what? Clear off'
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Me and My GirlThe Caption is Me and my Girl and is probably a reference to the 1930s musical of the same name. The gas mask was carried in a cardboard box. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1940
Ruysselede Reformatory, Belgium - Basket makingA uniformed member of staff supervises boys engaged in basket making at the Ruysselede Reformatory School, Belgium. Date: Date unknown
First Electric Tram, HullUniformed staff stand in front of Hulls first electric tram outside the Queen pub, Junction Street. Date: circa 1900
British Seamens Orphanage, Brixham - Coronation ProcessionUniformed boys from the British Seamens Orphanage, Brixham, Devon, stand behind a gun carriage as part of a procession to celebrate the coronation of George V in 1911. Date: 1911
Uniformed men of the Auxiliary Fire Service marching to church. After an inspection by the chief officer of the London Fire Brigade
Exiting an Elevator Date: 1938
Umbrella tourists WindsorTourists under an umbrella watch guardsmen drummers on parade in the rain at Windsor Castle Date: 1989
Edinburgh Industrial School, Liberton, Boys BandUniformed boys band with their instruments at Dr Guthries Original Industrial School for Boys, Liberton, Edinburgh. Date: circa 1899
Union Workhouse, Ticehurst and Flimwell, SussexThe Ticehurst Union workhouse on Union Street, Ticehurst and Flimwell, Sussex. A uniformed policeman stands at the gate. The workhouse, erected in 1835, was designed by Sampson Kempthorne
Medical examination, WW1A young man in subjected to a medical examination by a uniformed official of the U.S army
A uniformed & armed Swiss soldier stands on guardThe image is of a strong figure dressed for winter warmth with a background of mountains and the Swiss flag. The card is an official one raising funds for the Red Cross. WW1 Date: 1915
Uniformed Germarn soldier with rifle waving goodbyeThis is a New Year Greetings Card. The soldier has flowers on his picklehaube helmet and he is leaving his wife, child and small dog. WW1 Date: circa 1915
A relaxed and smiling sitting figure of a uniformed GermanThe cheeful soldier is wearing a green uniform with red trimmings and spurred riding boots. He is sitting on a table with the remains of a snack, a stein of beer and his sword. WW1 Date: circa 1914
Uniformed figure of the young Leopold, Duc de BrabantAt the tender age of thirteen he was presented by his parents to the Belgian Army's 3rd Division. He became King in 1934. WW1 Date: 1915
Head and shoulders of uniformed Marshal FochFoch was Supreme Commander of Allied Forces. The card was sold in aid of a 5.65% War Loan. WW1 Date: 1918
Uniformed General von HindenburgHindenburg defeated the Russians at Tannenburg and was then made a Field Marshal and Supreme Commander of the German Forces. WW1 Date: 5999
Hindenburg & Graf Frans Conrad Von HotzendorfThe two uniformed figures are standing on a dramatic battlefield. Hotzendorf was the military strategist of the Austro-Hungarian Army who led the onslaught on Serbia in 1914. WW1 Date: circa 1914
Photo-mix of various French Colonial soldiersWith flags and standing uniformed figures, the card pays tribute to Allies from Africa and the Indies, i.e. Algeria, Madagascar, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. WW1 Date: circa 1915
British propaganda welcoming the AmericansLittle uniformed British girl gives a pointed thankyou to a little girl in stars and stripes I have waited for you for so long'. WW1 Date: 1917
East Leeds Military Hospital / Leeds Workhouse, West YorkshiThe Leeds Union workhouse in its temporary First World War role as East Leeds Military Hospital. Uniformed soldiers stand at the entrance gatehouse which is adorned with a red cross
Western Hospital, Seagrave Road, Fulham
Western Hospital, Seagrave Road, Fulham - Doctors ResidenceUniformed nurses stand next to the doctors residence at the Western Fever Hospital on Seagrave Road, Fulham. Opened in 1877
Sailors Orphan Homes Band, Hull, YorkshireUniformed boys band with their instruments at the Sailors Orphan Homes, Hull. Date: circa 1908
Boys Band, Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, LondonUniformed boys band with instruments, Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London Date: circa 1905
Chelmsford Industrial School - ClassroomUniformed boys sit at their desks in a classroom at Chelmsford Industrial School. Date: circa 1903
Royal Female Orphanage, Beddington, Surrey - Marching DrillUniformed girls carry out a marching drill at the Royal Female Orphanage, Beddington. Date: Date unknown
Hugh Viscount Gough - 3HUGH, 1st viscount GOUGH military in Peninsula War, Chinese and Indian wars : depicted here while serving in India, with a uniformed native showing him where to go... Date: 1779 - 1869
Daily Mail PrintingThe newspaper printing press of the Daily Mail in White City, West London. The ghostly figure of a uniformed man stands in the office. Date: 1930s
Industrial School ParadeUniformed boys on parade at an unidentified Industrial School. Date: Date unknown