Skegness is SO Bracing by John HassallSkegness is SO Bracing - the famous poster featuring the jolly fisherman designed for the East Coast seaside town by artist John Hassall. Date: 1908
Andrews Liver Salt poster by John HassallI must have left it behind. A bemused gent scratches his head as he searches his suitcase for his precious tin of Andrews Liver Salt. It is, of course, in his back trouser pocket. Date: c.1920
Frys Cocoa advertisement by John HassallAdvert for Frys Cocoa Powder showing two burglars, delighted to discover several jars of Frys cocoa and Frys milk chocolate in a safe. 2nd December 1908
Imperial Airways poster by John HassallHumorous poster for Imperial Airways showing proof of their slogan, " Safety then Comfort". An air steward looks rather at a loss as to how to wake a sleeping man
The Bing Boys are here, WW1 revue, Alhambra TheatreThe Bing Boys are here, WW1 revue at the Alhambra Theatre, London - Emma (Violet Loraine) goes up the social ladder Date: 1916
Mameena at the Globe Theatre, London, with Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton Date: 1914
George Robey and Alfred Lester in The Bing Boys are here, WWI revue at Alhambra Theatre, London Date: 1916
WW2, Royal Navy HassallA front cover illustration to a WW2 children's painting book by John Hassall. The image portrays a boy standing alert, dressed in a Royal Navy uniform on deck of his ship. Date: circa 1940
WW2 Yeoman Signaller And Celebrating SailorA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy petty officer yeoman signaller, looking through his telescope
WW2 Sailor In Pyjamas And Submarine TorpedoA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy sailor having just slept, wearing blue and white striped pyjamas
WW2 Warrior Sailor And Red Cross FlagA pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image portrays a warrior sailor while the right picture shows a maritime red cross flag, possibly of the U.S. Navy
Union Jack And H. M. S. VictoryA pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image a naval Union Jack flag, while the right picture shows H.M.S
WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy RadioA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a lady wearing a pink dress, standing on the deck of a Q-ship
WW2 Royal Navy Petty Officer And LookoutA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a look-out watching all directions from his crow's nest
WW2 Midshipman And Royal Navy BoyA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The images portray boys dressed in Royal Navy uniforms, the left shows a Midshipman standing smartly on deck. Date: circa 1940
WW2, Ensign Flag And Wartime FishermanA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a naval ensign banner flown in the Navy manner, while the right picture portrays a war time fisherman
WW2, Sailor's Knot And Captain's BoatA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows the heads of a Royal Navy sailor and his sweetheart within the loops of a sailor's knot
Naval Military Man And Jolly JackA pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows authoritative naval man holding papers tucked under his arm
WW2, Toy Gun And Sailor Sleeping In HammockA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a boy playing with his toy gun, while the right image portrays a Jack Tar, a British seaman
WW2 Soldier And New ZealanderA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a soldier guarding the wire, while the right picture portrays a New Zealand military man holding his cane
WW2 Royal Navy Captain And DestroyerA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy captain standing on deck, while the right picture shows the silhouetted form of a British destroyer ship
WW2 Able Seaman And Bosun PipingA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an able seaman saluting on deck, while the right image portrays a boatswain blowing his pipe or whistle
WW2 Britain's Forces With AlliesThis illustration combined a number of John Hassal's works, portraying members of Britain's forces during WW2, along with their allies
WW2 Wireless S. O. S. Call And Red Cross NurseA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy captain sending an S.O.S. wireless call, while the right picture portrays a British Red Cross nurse
WW2 German U-Boat And VetA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a German man smoking from the open hatch of a U-Boat, while the right picture portrays a military vet. Date: circa 1940
WW2 South African Soldier And TerritorialA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a South African soldier, while the right picture portrays an authoritative figure of the Territorial Army
WW2 British Forces Enlistment Queue And RefugeesA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a boy scout presenting us with a queue of civilians lining up to serve the British forces by enlisting
WW2 Officer's Orderly Man And PadreA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an Officer's orderly man closely inspecting a uniform boot, while the right picture portrays a Padre
WW2 Indian Soldier And John BullA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an Indian red coated soldier, while the right depicts John Bull, a national personification of the United Kingdom
WW2 British Marine And Royal Navy SailorA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British marine standing with polishing gear
WW2 British Soldier Kit And LancersA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a fully kitted British Army soldier, while the right picture portrays a British Lancer mechanic
WW2 British Army Soldier With BayonetAn illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's colouring in ABC book, The Defence ABC Painting Book, by John Hassall. The image portrays a British WW2 soldier equipped with his bayonet rifle
WW2 Bedside Gas Masks And HighlanderA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows some stashed gas masks which civilians has to always keep close by
WW2 Evacuees And French SoldierA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows couple of evacuee children standing by a garden fence, surprised by the look looking over
WW2 Canadian Soldier And DugoutA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Canadian soldier standing with his equipment, while the right picture represents D for dug-out
WW2 Airman And BritonA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British airman while a British army soldier stands with all his equipment on the right. Date: circa 1940
Irresistible! by John Hassall - The Boy's Own Paper Date: circa 1910
Come out and share, by John Hassall Date: 1912
Travelling ManA portrait painting of a seated foreign traveller, wearing a white headscarf and carrying a large assortment of bags and cases strapped around his body. Date: circa 1914
Hark, Hark! The Dogs Do BarkThis illustration depicts the scene of an old English nursery rhyme, Hark hark, the dogs do bark, Beggars are coming to town, Some in jags, some in rags, And some in velvet gowns. Date: circa 1914
CinderellaAn uncommon Edwardian Drury Lane theatre poster for Cinderella by the poster king John Hassall. This 1905 performance of the famous Christmas pantomime starred Harry Randall as Alfonso
WhitecatAn uncommon Edwardian Theatre Royal pantomime poster for The White Cat, by the poster king John Hassall. Date: 1904
Music cover, Martial Moments, March Medley, selected and arranged by Aubrey Winter, illustration by John Hassall Date: 1925
Public Schools Brigade poster, WW1First World War recruitment poster designed by John Hassall (1868-1948) for the Public School Brigade, Royal Fusiliers, 118th Infantry Brigade
Hadendoa Warrior, Sudan - Fuzzy-Wuzzy by John Hassall - Union Jack Club Date: 1907
Travelling Dog Fancier: "Do either of you two want a cheerful companion for the winterTravelling Dog Fancier: " Do either of you two want a cheerful companion for the winter?" A small dog meanwhile, peeks out through the mans coat. Date: 1901
Skegness is SO bracing - McGill parody of Hassall posterSkegness is SO bracing - A Donald McGill parody of the famous Jolly Fisherman poster created by artist John Hassall in 1908 for the Great Northern Railway (GNR)
Days of the Week by John HassallIllustration by John Hassall to the traditional rhyme attributing different characteristics depending on what days of the week a person is born
