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Background imageInformation Collection: Poster - British Military medals

Poster - British Military medals
NAVAL, MILITARY AND RAF DECORATIONS AND MEDALS 1793-1973. Poster, revised and edited by Arthur Kipling of the Society for Army Historical Research, 1975 (c)

Background imageInformation Collection: WW1 - Trench map from a soldiers war diary showing the Somme Battlefield with

WW1 - Trench map from a soldiers war diary showing the Somme Battlefield with information gleaned from captured German Prisoners

Background imageInformation Collection: WW2 poster, How to tackle a fire bomb

WW2 poster, How to tackle a fire bomb, indoors and outdoors, with explanatory illustrations, by the Ministry of Home Security. Date: early 1940s

Background imageInformation Collection: Army Recruitment Poster, 1960s

Army Recruitment Poster, 1960s
See what todays army offers you! Get the facts at your nearest Army Information Office. Recruitment poster, British Army, 1960-1969. Date: 1969

Background imageInformation Collection: Poster, The Vegetabull

Poster, The Vegetabull, a vegetable dish made with dried eggs or household milk is as good as a joint (post-WW2 rationing was still going on at this time). 1947

Background imageInformation Collection: Poster, Keep ceaseless watch for Colorado Beetle

Poster, Keep ceaseless watch for Colorado Beetle
Ministry of Agriculture poster, Keep ceaseless watch for Colorado Beetle, they can destroy our potato crops. circa late 1930s

Background imageInformation Collection: Poster, Public Warning, identifying aircraft, WW1

Poster, Public Warning, identifying aircraft, WW1
British information poster, Public Warning, identifying German and British aircraft, First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageInformation Collection: WW2 Memorabilia - Damaged Cafe informing suppliers

WW2 Memorabilia - Damaged Cafe informing suppliers
WW2 Home Front Memorabilia - Damaged Cafe Colette of Swallow Street, London sending information on a printed card to inform suppliers that (likely due to Bomb damage)

Background imageInformation Collection: Anti-Mau Mau poster, caricature of a Mau Mau rebel, 1952

Anti-Mau Mau poster, caricature of a Mau Mau rebel, 1952 (c).Inscribed: ?THE MAU MAU WANT YOUR GUN! SEE THAT THEY DON?T GET IT

Background imageInformation Collection: Your Britain - Fight for it NOW

Your Britain - Fight for it NOW - World War 2 public information Poster designed by Abram Games for the War Office - first published in 1942. Date: 1942

Background imageInformation Collection: WW2 - Home Front - Make-do and Mend Poster

WW2 - Home Front - Make-do and Mend Poster
The iconic WWII home front public information poster from the Ministry of Informations Make Do And Mend campaign. Date: 1940

Background imageInformation Collection: Public warning, German and British aircraft, WW1

Public warning, German and British aircraft, WW1
Public warning and information sheet, German and British aircraft during the First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageInformation Collection: LCC-LFB Breathing apparatus communications set

LCC-LFB Breathing apparatus communications set
A Sub Officer from Lambeths (D61) emergency tender crew demonstrating the Southampton communications equipment that was worn with a full face mask on the Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set

Background imageInformation Collection: Abraham Edmonds

Abraham Edmonds
ABRAHAM EDMONDS Not only do we have a portrait of this gent, we have a facsimile of his autograph. What we don t have, however, is any information about him. Date: 1780 - 1833

Background imageInformation Collection: Sir Frank Whittle

Sir Frank Whittle (centre) and his associates experimenting with an early gas turbine in a disused foundry at Lutterworth. A scene from the COX film The Wonder Jet

Background imageInformation Collection: Harland & Wolff - promotional brochure

Harland & Wolff - promotional brochure
Harland and Wolff - extremely rare Harland & Wolff promotional brochure. This soft-bound volume includes company history and information

Background imageInformation Collection: A British Advanced observation post

A British Advanced observation post
A ruined house is used as an advanced observation post by British officers. Situated close to German lines, the officers relay information back about the accuracy of artillery fire

Background imageInformation Collection: Information poster - British Military

Information poster - British Military
3rd (Prince of Wales) Dragoon Guards. Chromolithograph information poster published by Gale and Polden Ltd, 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageInformation Collection: Cross section of a British submarine 1939

Cross section of a British submarine 1939
Illustration showing a labeled cross section of a British submarine. Reminds its readers of an announcement last week, stating that British submarine successes may not be brought to the attention of

Background imageInformation Collection: Chance CHW-1 N64000

Chance CHW-1 N64000
Mystery aircraft - Chance CHW-1 N64000. Incomplete prototype of a twin-engined monoplane of unknown origin. (the only information confirmed, so far, is the registration)

Background imageInformation Collection: Chance CHW-1 N64000

Chance CHW-1 N64000
Mystery aircraft - Chance CHW-1 N64000. Incomplete prototype of a twin-engined monoplane of unknown origin. (the only information confirmed, so far, is the registration)

Background imageInformation Collection: Chance CHW-1 N64000

Chance CHW-1 N64000
Mystery aircraft - Chance CHW-1 N64000. Incomplete prototype of a twin-engined monoplane of unknown origin. (the only information confirmed, so far, is the registration)

Background imageInformation Collection: Chance CHW-1 N64000

Chance CHW-1 N64000
Mystery aircraft - Chance CHW-1 N64000. Incomplete prototype of a twin-engined monoplane of unknown origin. (the only information confirmed, so far, is the registration)

Background imageInformation Collection: Chance CHW-1 N64000

Chance CHW-1 N64000
Mystery aircraft - Chance CHW-1 N64000. Incomplete prototype of a twin-engined monoplane of unknown origin. (the only information confirmed, so far, is the registration)

Background imageInformation Collection: Cinematographer adjusts his camera, September 1939

Cinematographer adjusts his camera, September 1939
A cinematographer is shown adjusting his camera as cinemas play an increasingly important role in keeping the country informed of war news in September 1939. Date: 1939

Background imageInformation Collection: Two posters, Spot at Sight, Enemy Uniforms, WW2

Two posters, Spot at Sight, Enemy Uniforms, WW2. German parachutist, soldier, airman and sailor. 1940s

Background imageInformation Collection: Poster, Telling a friend may mean telling the enemy, WW2

Poster, Telling a friend may mean telling the enemy, WW2. 1940s

Background imageInformation Collection: Poster, Be Like Dad -- Keep Mum! WW2

Poster, Be Like Dad -- Keep Mum! WW2
Poster, Be Like Dad -- Keep Mum! Careless Talk Costs Lives! Public information, WW2. circa 1940

Background imageInformation Collection: Poster, The need is growing, Dig for Victory still, WW2

Poster, The need is growing, Dig for Victory still, WW2
Poster, The need is growing, Dig for Victory still. 1940s

Background imageInformation Collection: Convair F-106B-31-CO Delta Dart 57-2507

Convair F-106B-31-CO Delta Dart 57-2507
Convair NF-106B-31-CO Delta Dart 57-2507 (msn 8-27-01) at NASA Lewis Research Center, Lewis Field, Cleveland, OH. registered as NASA 607 Built April 1958

Background imageInformation Collection: The interior of a pigeon-loft in Paris, where birds would arrive carrying messages

The interior of a pigeon-loft in Paris, where birds would arrive carrying messages from outside the city (1 of 2) Date: Jan-Feb 1871

Background imageInformation Collection: Sutton Hoo Treasure. Domestic objects. 7th-8th centuries AD

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Domestic objects. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Background imageInformation Collection: Black GIs at Rainbow Corner, London American Red Cross Club

Black GIs at Rainbow Corner, London American Red Cross Club
Black GIs in the Information Bureau at Rainbow Corner, the London American Red Cross Club. Thousands of messages are written on a large blackboard

Background imageInformation Collection: Road Safety Week poster

Road Safety Week poster
No accident, please - a bold and jolly poster promoting National Road Safety Week. Date: c.1960

Background imageInformation Collection: Information slide for the Cooperation Movement

Information slide for the Cooperation Movement, probably 1920s

Background imageInformation Collection: Professor Burton and Ozutsu Manemon also known as Taiho

Professor Burton and Ozutsu Manemon also known as Taiho, the 18th Yokozuna (Sumo wrestler) taken in 1895. See description for more information

Background imageInformation Collection: The reverse of a Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard

The reverse of a Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard detailing information about this famous card publisher, information of the different types of card they published

Background imageInformation Collection: White Star Line, RMS Titanic, List of First Class Passengers

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, List of First Class Passengers
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Rare First Class passenger list that survived the sinking in the pocket of George Brereton. He was a professional gambler

Background imageInformation Collection: Antoine Delfosse, Minister for Justice and Information, WW2

Antoine Delfosse, Minister for Justice and Information, WW2
Antoine Delfosse, Belgian Minister for Justice and Information, WW2 Date: circa 1943

Background imageInformation Collection: Correct Loading

Correct Loading
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster draws attention to correctly loading packages. Date: circa 1950

Background imageInformation Collection: Load Barrows so as to Avoid Crushing

Load Barrows so as to Avoid Crushing
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster draws attention to correctly loading packages in order to avoid crushing or dropping packages

Background imageInformation Collection: Take Special Care

Take Special Care
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster highlights the importance of of precautionary labels. Date: circa 1950

Background imageInformation Collection: Examine all Rail Vehicles

Examine all Rail Vehicles
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster refers to the significance of checking trains to ensure the conveyance of traffic. Date: circa 1950

Background imageInformation Collection: Help the Shunter

Help the Shunter
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster refers to the importance of clear, legible labels. Date: circa 1950

Background imageInformation Collection: Appropriate Frowarding Documents

Appropriate Frowarding Documents
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster highlights the importance of checking forwarding documents to keep goods management in order

Background imageInformation Collection: Avoid Hollow Sheeting

Avoid Hollow Sheeting
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster refers to the importance of sheetins goods trains appropriately. Date: circa 1950

Background imageInformation Collection: Rope Loads Securely

Rope Loads Securely
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster highlights the importance of tying a load safely. Date: circa 1950

Background imageInformation Collection: Down the Drain

Down the Drain
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster warns against loss, damage and delay. Date: circa 1950

Background imageInformation Collection: Remove or Cancel all Old Labels

Remove or Cancel all Old Labels
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster highlights the importance of removing old labels from packages. Date: circa 1950

Background imageInformation Collection: White Star Line - Official Guide, bound volume

White Star Line - Official Guide, bound volume
White Star Line - 1877 hardbound volume, White Star Line, Official Guide, United States Mail Steamers, Ismay, Imrie & Co, London and Liverpool

Background imageInformation Collection: White Star Line - three pocket books

White Star Line - three pocket books
White Star Line - three rare pocket books. (1) 1893 hardbound booklet of tide tables, sailings, passages, etc. published by Ismay, Imrie & Co

Background imageInformation Collection: White Star Line, Proposed Sailings, foldout brochure

White Star Line, Proposed Sailings, foldout brochure
White Star Line, Proposed Sailings and rates, foldout brochure dated 1900 showing Information of First Class cabins, Second Class and Third Class rates. 14 x 6 inches. Date: 1900

Background imageInformation Collection: White Star Line - Information for Passengers

White Star Line - Information for Passengers
White Star Line - rare early information for passengers and cabin plan of Screw Steam Ships Britannic, Germanic, Celtic, Adriatic, Republic and Baltic. 5 x 8 inches. Date: circa 1880

Background imageInformation Collection: Charles Lightoller archive, three notebooks

Charles Lightoller archive, three notebooks
Charles Lightoller archive collection of three handwritten note and code books used during WW1, and WW2. The first two are handwritten books of code and marine information

Background imageInformation Collection: White Star Line, second and third class accommodation

White Star Line, second and third class accommodation
White Star Line, Royal and United States Mail Steamers, Second and Third Class Accommodation brochure, with images of Celtic, Cymric and Oceanic. Date: circa 1904

Background imageInformation Collection: Cunard Line, Winter Cruises, brochure cover design

Cunard Line, Winter Cruises, brochure cover design
Cunard Line 1913-1914 Winter Cruises Through to Egypt -Saloon Rates and Plans, soft cover brochure offering information of Cunard Liners with plans and rates

Background imageInformation Collection: RMS Titanic - The Star newspaper

RMS Titanic - The Star newspaper, London, front page, Monday 15 April 1912, reporting on the disaster

Background imageInformation Collection: Abstract of Cunard White Star Log, RMS Queen Elizabeth

Abstract of Cunard White Star Log, RMS Queen Elizabeth
Abstract of the Log of Cunard White Star RMS Queen Elizabeth, November 1946 - Southampton to New York. Date: 1946

Background imageInformation Collection: Oliver Cromwell discovering the letter of King Charles I

Oliver Cromwell discovering the letter of King Charles I at the Blue Boar, Holborn, London Date: 1647

Background imageInformation Collection: Ruins, Combles

Ruins, Combles
This oil painting depicts the aftermath of the capture of Combles, an incident that took place in the Battle of Morval during the First World War in Picardy, France. Date: circa 1919

Background imageInformation Collection: Sir William Orpen, R. A

Sir William Orpen, R. A
A self portrait oil painting of Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, R.A. British war artist, wearing a helmet and military coat. Date: circa 1919

Background imageInformation Collection: Cunard Steam Ship Company's Ocean Times newspaper

Cunard Steam Ship Company's Ocean Times newspaper
Front page of Cunard Steam Ship Company's Ocean Times newspaper, 26 July 1953, RMS Mauretania, North Atlantic edition Date: 1953

Background imageInformation Collection: Glasgow tram publicity campaign to save paper, WW2

Glasgow tram publicity campaign to save paper, WW2
Glasgow tram publicity campaign - You can help to win, save your waste paper and cardboard, everyone can help, WW2 Date: 1943

Background imageInformation Collection: Advert, Dig for Victory Now! Ministry of Agriculture, WW2

Advert, Dig for Victory Now! Ministry of Agriculture, WW2 Date: 1942

Background imageInformation Collection: Advert, Save Paper, Ford Motor Company WW2

Advert, Save Paper, Ford Motor Company WW2
Advert, Save Paper, Ford Motor Company, WW2 - call for wartime paper recycling. Date: 1942

Background imageInformation Collection: HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

Background imageInformation Collection: Timetable, Plough Hotel Coach Office, Cheltenham

Timetable, Plough Hotel Coach Office, Cheltenham - Royal Mails and Light & Elegant Post Coaches daily to the places listed. Date: 1826

Background imageInformation Collection: Hungarian public information card - grow oil seed for soap

Hungarian public information card - grow oil seed for soap
Hungarian patriotic public information postcard - There will be no shortage of soap if we produce oilseeds: rapeseed, castor oil, sunflower oil. Date: circa late 1950s

Background imageInformation Collection: Tomb stele of the man Ib. Egypt. C. 2150-2050 BC

Tomb stele of the man Ib. Egypt. C. 2150-2050 BC
Tomb stele of the man Ib. At the top, Ib with a staff and bellow him the members of his family. Limestone. First Intermediate Period. C. 2150-2050 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen

Background imageInformation Collection: Gravestone of Benjamin, son of Mordecai. From the Jewish Com

Gravestone of Benjamin, son of Mordecai. From the Jewish Com
Gravestone of Benjamin, son of Mordecai. 1284. From the Jewish Community Cemetery Spandau, near Berlin. Sandstone. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageInformation Collection: British Design Exhibition in Moscow, Soviet Union

British Design Exhibition in Moscow, Soviet Union, arranged by the Council of Industrial Design and the Central Office of Information

Background imageInformation Collection: Peronne - German Dugouts in a churchyard, WW1

Peronne - German Dugouts in a churchyard, WW1
Peronne - German Dugouts in a churchyard. by Ernest Procter, ARA NEAC IS (1886-1935), ambulance driver and official artist with the Friends Ambulance Unit, 1916-1917

Background imageInformation Collection: Chimp with computer

Chimp with computer
Becky the chimpanzee (18 months old and raised at Twycross Zoo)sits on a cushion next to a IBM AT-5170 computer, touching the keyboard with her hand. Date: 1987

Background imageInformation Collection: Relatives and friends at the War Office trying to inquires about missing soldiers at the front

Relatives and friends at the War Office trying to inquires about missing soldiers at the front. Date: 1916

Background imageInformation Collection: Officers and signallers have stationed themselves in a loft or attic in the upper storey of a

Officers and signallers have stationed themselves in a loft or attic in the upper storey of a damaged building, whose windows command a view the enermy's postion

Background imageInformation Collection: Gunners are unable to see the targets at which they are firing

Gunners are unable to see the targets at which they are firing, they depend on the information from the aircraft, this is a typical photograph taken during the great Allied advance on the Western

Background imageInformation Collection: Douglas DC-1 NR223Y

Douglas DC-1 NR223Y of Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA) Flown by TWA as a flying laboratory and for occasional scheduled passenger flights

Background imageInformation Collection: Comic postcard, Boy reading Home Doctor book - kidney trouble Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy reading Home Doctor book - kidney trouble Date: 20th century

Background imageInformation Collection: Comic postcard, Boy and girl, birds and bees Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy and girl, birds and bees Date: 20th century

Background imageInformation Collection: Comic postcard, Boy reading Home Doctor book Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy reading Home Doctor book Date: 20th century

Background imageInformation Collection: Comic postcard, Father and son, facts of life Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Father and son, facts of life Date: 20th century

Background imageInformation Collection: Comic postcard, Woman at Information Bureau Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at Information Bureau Date: 20th century

Background imageInformation Collection: Comic postcard, Woman and porter on station platform

Comic postcard, Woman and porter on station platform Date: 20th century

Background imageInformation Collection: Comic postcard, Woman at Information Bureau

Comic postcard, Woman at Information Bureau Date: 20th century



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