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Humpty and Dumpty the rabbits meet a dogHullo, There! -- Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits meet a dog lurking behind a large vegetable. Date: 1912
Rufus the cat with Blossom the cowTouch and Go -- Rufus the cat is frightened by Blossom the cow in the cowshed. Date: 1912
Cartoon satirising German soldiers, WW1Cartoon satirising German soldiers during the First World War: Goot gracious me! Here kom der 16th Royal Scots. Date: 1914-1915
Cartoon, Get Out and Get Under, WW1Cartoon, Get Out and Get Under, showing a German dachshund looking worried as a British bulldog approaches with warships, at the start of the First World War. Date: August 1914
Silhouette Calendar -- November, Guy Fawkes Day. Showing a little boy frightening two girls by lighting a firework. Date: 20th century
Pinocchio -- with the green fishermanPinocchio -- The green fisherman plunged him five or six times in the flour. Date: 1911
Italian recruitment poster, WW1Italian recruitment poster during the First World War. A woman being led away with her baby by three enemy soldiers cries out to her brothers to save her by joining up. Date: 1914-1918
Baby Scouts -- running awayBaby Scouts -- But when cows moo, I much regret to say the whole patrol will often run away. Date: 1900
Nursery Rhymes -- man on horse, royal sceneNursery Rhymes -- two illustrations. Above -- a black man riding a horse down the street. Below -- a royal scene. Date: early 20th century
Nursery Rhymes -- Babes in the Wood. Date: early 20th century
That 16-inch sensation - Bairnsfather postcard" That 16-inch sensation" - Bairnsfather postcard. Bairnsfather was badly wounded by a shell burst in April 1915 and during his weeks of convalescence suffered recurring nightmares
Barricade - Rue Royale, Nantes - June, 1903The Events of 14th June 1903 - Barricade at the junction of Rue Royale and Rue Ogee, Nantes, France. This was in response to fears of violence between clerical and anti-clerical groups. Date: 1903
The Second in Command - Mr and Mrs BinksMr and Mrs Binks - A very funny cartoon by Phil May showing a VERY dominant Woman (wearing a monacle) leading her subservient and tiny husband and their small son along the street
The problems of a long distance relationshipBoth the American guy and his gal are concerned about their other half (and their romantic activities) whilst he is posted to the other side of the globe during World War II. Date: 1942
Children watching a spider weave its webA girl and boy watch in wonder as a large spider weaves its web between branches. c. 1910
Spain (1893). Fear scene at the exit of the Gran
Riddle of fear. Plate 2 of ProverbsGOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Riddle of fear. Plate 2 of Proverbs, etching, aquatint and drypoint. Engraving
A Russian general, shaking with fear, telephones the Czar(?) who is also being annoyed by the Czarina(?). Date 1904 or 1905
Freedom of expression, of religion, from want, from fear everywhere in the world. Poster promoting President Franklin Delano Roosevelts four freedoms, showing a globe, two books
The postman. ( Twixt hope and fear). Woman in doorway and a postman delivering mail. Date c1901
Don t fear cancer fight it!. Poster promoting treatment for cancer. Date between 1936 and 1938
Drawn from the Wood by Jack GordgeA young woman flees from a wood, pursued by a satyr or faun. Pan and associated motifs were very popular during the 1920s and numerous illustrations appeared in magazines
Enter the Villain by SalaA fashionably dressed 1920s flapper finds that her new-found confidence is sorely tested by the appearance of a small mouse. Date: 1927
1791 - Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly; 1941 - Freedom of expression and religion, freedom from want and fear: Everywhere in the world. FDR. Date between 1935 and 1943
Business Notes Illustrated - Receiving an Unexpected Rise A Gentleman is accidently lifted aloft by a warehouse crane outside a warehouse. Date: circa 1909
Adjustable Garden HoeAn adjustable garden hoe is very useful for getting between rows of plants without any fear of damaging them. One or more sets of prongs can be removed, as desired. Date: 1930s
The Signal by Harry RowntreeA small, rather terrified-looking boy scout holds his staff aloft in the signal for enemy in large numbers although the enemy in this case is a gaggle of curious geese. 1911
Comical CorbalsMedieval corbals on the Church of St Mary and St David, Kilpeck, Herefordshire, on the English/Welsh border. To the modern eye they look comical, but would have created fear. Date: 12th century
Masks of Lucifer BalletA striking scene from The Masks of Lucifer, portraying Satan as Intrigue, Hate and Fear, performed by Madame Bosenweisers Ballet, Austria. Date: 1930
Bather afraid to take a dip - Comic postcardComic Postcard from the Racing Illustrated series - " A poor display of Form" - this bather is certainly refusing the first jump!!! Date: 1903
J Hassall. Dickory, dickory, dockDickory, dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck one, down the mouse run, Dickory dickory dock. A frightened little girl stands on a stool at the side of the clock. 20th century
Little Red Riding Hood by Felix de GrayLittle Red Riding Hood visits her Grandma only to find that her facial hair problem has got somewhat ou of control. Date: 1934
Greek fire used by Saracens, 1248Greek fire used by Saracens against Crusaders when crossing a branch of the Nile, 1248
Cycling replaces horseriding, 1895Miss Diana(a novice): Oh Jack, I m certain this thing is going to shy at those horrid pigs! Do you mind leading it past?" Date: 1895
Four and Twenty Tailors went to kill a snail, the best man amongst them durst not touch her tail. She put out her horns like a little Keyloe cow
L Wain. Little Miss MuffettLittle Miss Muffet -- a cat version. circa early 20th century
J Hassall. Little Miss MuffetLittle Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet... 20th century
Servant GuidelinesServants, be obedient to them that are your Masters, according to the flesh, with fear and trembling in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ. Date: early 1900s (re-enactment)
East Indies Devil DancerA Devil Dancer of the Dutch East Indies, attired in terrifying costume and make-up, designed to cast out demons and disease and inspire fear. Date: 1930s
Acrobats Falls / Lion CageTwo acrobats fall into the lions cage, Paris. The lions are scared which makes them attack the uninvited visitors, although their tamer tries to keep them under control. Date: 1907
Faery SaeveSaeve, one of the Faery people, who asks Fionn to protect her against the Fear Doirche, the Dark Man of the Shi. They fall in love, naturally
Hunter attacked by pheasantsA hunter out shooting is attacked by pheasants, and he runs away in fear
Elephants StampedingElephants stampeding. A lion and gazelles also flee
Darth Vader in CornwallDarth Vader turns up in Cornwall and chats with a group of puzzled looking boys. Perhaps his spaceship took a wrong turning and he is having to ask the way
D-Day - US troops waiting for the moment of attackA tension-filled photograph depicting American troops and medical personnel awaiting the moment of attack during the Normandy landings. The horror of the beaches would only be moments away
Poster advertising Mr Wu from the Strand TheatrePoster advertising a production of Mr Wu, by Harry M Vernon and Harold Owen. From the Strand Theatre in London it has come to the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone
Katergy by George StuddyBonzo shows the practical application of the word " katergy" which burst upon the astonished world in a scientific address given by Dr. F. C
Information poster showing enemy uniformsInformation poster showing two enemy German uniforms: a parachutist and a soldier. Spot at Sight Chart No. 1