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With the Army by Denis Cowles, WW1 cartoonWith the Army - 1. Teaching recruits to " carry the left foot about 12 inches to the left." " Infantry Training 1914." Something of a misinterpretation of infantry training
A Misinterpretation by C. Frampton, WW1 cartoonA potentially disastrous case of Chinese Whispers in a front line trench. A message of Sedn reinforcements - we are about to advance, changes to, Send three and fourpence - we are going to a dance
A Hint to Speculators, trench humour, WW1" Joe, as it ever struck you that this would be one of the places where Tubes would pay?" Two Tommies wading through a water-logged trench ruminate on the advantages of an underground
WW1 knitting postcardA small girl presents a pair of mis-shapen hand knitted khaki socks to a soldier and expresses the hope that they fit. He doesn t look convinced
WW1 cartoon - Family KnittingGreat-Grandmama (ferociously to the family circle). " When I think of all the trouble that that Kaiser has brought into Europe, I could box his ears
Knitting humour, WW1The Sentimentalist (who has received socks from England). " She loves me; she loves me not. A British soldier, on receiving a pair of badly made socks from a sweetheart in England proceeds to
Early experiment in aerial gunnery by Heath RobinsonAnother Mystery Revealed - An Early Experiment in Aerial Gunnery - now illustrated for the first time. A rather Heath Robinson attempt at a flying gun for aerial dogfights
WW1 cartoon - The Super-Patriot - knittingA biddable gentleman is disturbed from his armchair nap and used by two ladies of the house to wind wool. Knitting comforts for troops was a nationwide activity during the First World War
Spy - WWI Round Card Game made by Valentines GamesSpy - The Amusing and Topical First World War Round Card Game - made by Valentines Games. Contains cutouts of German targets and card pack, with instructions and within original box. Puzzles & Games
Drawing Red Herrings by Heath RobinsonHeath Robinsons Encyclopaedia of Sport - IX. Drawing red herrings across the sands of Dee. Another crazy idea for a new sport from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson. Date: 1914
A Mesmeric Barrage by Heath Robinson, WW1War Inventions Not Needed Now! William Heath Robinson imagines America in the field! 4. A mesmeric barrage crumpling up an enemy attack. Date: 1918
Enemy Observation Posts Removed by Heath Robinson, WW1War Inventions - Not Needed Now! William Heath Robinson imagines America in the field 3. Enemy observation-posts removed with despatch. Date: 1918
America in the Field by Heath Robinson, WW1War Inventions - Not Needed Now! William Heath Robinson imagines America in the field! 2. Barb-pants - to enable infantry to get out of barbed wire. Date: 1918
The Tank by William Heath Robinson, WW1Mrs. Jones: Whats wrong wi the dorg, Garg? Garge: W y, the old thiefs been an swallered my War Bonds; so I ve got to pay im into the bank Humorous First World War illustration by William Heath
Billeting soldiers, WW1 humourMaid to mistress: If yer please, mem, theres a hofficer at the door, and e wants to know if you can FILLET two sojers. A maid rather misunderstands the request of a billeting officer at a house
Periscopomania by William Heath RobinsonThe Special Constable (who has strayed into Highgate Ponds): Good Heavens! Theres a periscope! In fact its his own foot. A humorous comment on the growing fear of German submarines during the First
A Deep Question by Will Owen, WW1 cartoon" Long Tom" (back from the front): Mud, my boy? Why its up to ones neck! The " Bantam" : Whose neck? Humorous cartoon by Will Owen showing a tall officer talking to a vertically
A Little Frontier Incident by William Heath RobinsonWe May Publish This Now! Just Before the Battles, Mother! A Little Frontier Incident. Humorous illustration by William Heath Robinson showing a group of German soldiers incensed to find a French
Long Jock by William Heath RobinsonCanny Kiltie Camouflage. A mischievous pair of Highland soldiers terrify a German soldier into imagining he really will have to tackle some great Scots
A Pick Nick Down Under by William Heath RobinsonA sharp thrill in the Antipodes: one of the dangers of very deep mining. A man tunnelling through te earth with a treacherous looking pick axe surprises an Australian having managed to dig entirely
Bring the Batman (patented by Germany), Heath RobinsonBring-The-Batman (Patented in Germany) by William Heath Robinson. Simplicity itself: A device adopted by hun officers for awakening their servants. Date: 1917
Fashionable ladies consider munitions workCartoon depicting two fashionably dressed ladies chatting about what they will contribute towards the war effort. First Maiden: Are you doing any war work
Biscuits & Beef, British soldiers rations, WW1A humorous cartoon by a serving soldier, Sapper E. G. Eschini showing a British soldier gnawing at the tough and unpalatable biscuits and beef, typical rations during the First World War. Date: 1917
Children play at tanks by Leslie ShawWe re not little wretches - we re the Tanks!" Two little boys, with heads in coal scuttles pretend to be tanks and scare their girl playmate. Date: 1917
Knitting cartoon, WW1A cartoon from the First World War, turning the tables on the activity of knitting comforts for the troops. Instead, soldiers in the trenches are pictured busy knitting warm clothing for society
German Breaches of the Hague Convention by Heath RobinsonX - Reducing the British Army by anti-fatting a tributary of the Marne. British soldiers undergo severe weight loss after drinking from the River Marne
WW1 silhouette - soldier in the parkA silhouette showing a scene in a park with a British soldier seated on a bench in between two ladies. A small child, described as an enthusiast in the caption asks politely
A hospital ship Pierrot troupe, WW1A hospital ship Pierrot troupe for the entertainment of men on board during the First World War. From left to right are: STanding - Surgeon R. H. H. Jolly, R.N.V.R. Surgeon J. R. H. Turton, Mr E
Onion-whittling by Heath RobinsonMore underhand ideas from the Germans to defeat their British foe imagined by William Heath Robinson cartoon. The Germans utilise biological weapons; row of onions
Kulture - Mine-Testing at Cuxhaven, WW1 Heath RobinsonA cartoon by Heath Robinson, in which mines are tested for power by pushing someone onto them. For the test subjects sake, we can only hope that ones a dud. Date: 1914
Game at Butlins Holiday Camp, 1966A game which appears to involve a group of hysterical ladies doing press ups much to the amusement of everyone present at an unidentified Butlins Holiday Camp in 1966. Date: 1966
Rejected by the War Office, Mules put to good use by L. R. BHumorous illustration suggesting what to do with an obstinate mule who has been rejected for usual war work. Why not utilise the mules wonderful kicking powers
The Coming Raid, Notes from the East Coast by Will OwenA page of humorous sketches on the subject of the East Coast bombardment of Britain during the First World War, from confused landladies not knowing what to do with their potential guests to old
Daylight Saving, 1916A page of humorous sketches relating to the newly introduced Daylight Saving during the First World War showing how it would confuse and mix up the populations timetable, often to their advantage
Lighter side of Life on an Armed Liner, WW1 by Arthur WattsSketches of scenes on board an armed liner during the First World War by the artist Arthur Watts who was in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Beechams advertisement by Bruce BairnsfatherA Good Point to Remember. Advertisement for Beechams Pills featuring a humorous illustration by Bruce Bairnsfather of a British soldier, wrapped up warm against the cold
Germans Training Wasps to Sting Highlanders Legs, Heath RobHumorous illustration showing more treacherous German ideas for making life difficult for British troops. Here, with the help of the ubiquitous plum jam
A Rest from the Firing Line by Will Owen, WW1A British soldier, hopes to enjoy some time away from the firing line but ends up working just as har. Date: 1915
How the Last German got back across the Yser by Heath RobinsA lone German cavalry officer negotiates the River Yser with the use of his horse, rifle, boot and sword, only to terrify his comrade when he successfully gets to the other side. Date: 1915
The Zep That Bill BuiltA poetic spoof of the rhyme, The House that Jack Built, telling the tale of a zeppelin built by the Germans and its eventual sinking by the British. Date: 1915
Scene from Bric a Brac at the Palace Theatre, 1915Mr Nelson Keys, Mr Arthur Playfair, Miss Gwendoline Brogden (back row from left) and Mr Simon-Girard and Miss Gina Palerme, all appearing in Bric-A-Brac, a new revue at the Palace Theatre
A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination by Heath RobinsonAre you taking care of your summer flannels? A suggestion for preserving the shape of your nether garments in view of the summer holidays
My Hat! by Bruce BairnsfatherHow a tin hat feels before battle...and during. Humorous cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander. 1916
Eve walks out with Uncle Fred wearing his volunteer armbandsIllustration by Annie Fish to illustrate Letters of Eve in The Tatler. The eponymous Eve is walking out with her Uncle Fred who always aggressive
Story of the Knitted Scarf - World War OneHumorous cartoon showing how an enterprising soldier, having received an enormous scarf knitted by a kindly mother or aunt back at home, converts it into a comfortable hammock across his trench
Three Blind Mice by George StuddyThree little mice, somewhat the worse for wear having polished off a glass of wine at an empty restaurant table. Date: 1915
The Perils of High Collar fashion by FishAmusing cartoon by Annie Fish showing the fictional Tatler gossip columnist, Eve, struggling with the practicalities of wearing the fashionable high collars of the day
The Patriots by Annie FishHumorous illustration by Annie Fish showing an officer returning home on leave to discover his wife has patriotically given birth to triplets. Date: 1915
