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Instruction leaflet for Enitone self-toning paperInstruction leaflet for Enitone self-toning photographic paper, with an advertisement for Slogas gaslight paper on the back. (1 of 2) Date: 20th century
Comforts for troops, WW1 knitting from Sunlight yarnsPage from a booklet published by Sunlight Yarns during the First World War with patterns and instructions to make a variety of garments or comforts for troops at the front
The Modern Knitting Book, WW1Page from The Modern Knitting Book, a standard text for knitters edited by the appropriately named Flora Klickmann. Date: c.1916
A Revolution in Sock Knitting, WW1 Australian leafletFront cover of a leaflet issued by Parmer & Company of Sydney, Australia, instructing knitters on how to knit two socks at the same time on a single set of knitting needles
American Red Cross leaflet, WW1 - knitting socks for soldierA leaflet produced by the American Red Cross giving directions on knitting articles suitable for the Army, Navy and European sufferers
WW1 knitting, woollen belts - gift to the troops from QueenGift to the Troops at the Front from the Queen and the Women of the Empire. Leaflet giving instructions on how to knit woollen belts for troops during the First World War
WW1 crocheted cap and scarf combined for soldiersPattern and photograph taken from a Baldwins Wool Great War era knitting booklet for a crocheted cap and scarf combined. Date: c.1915
Knitted muffler American Red Cross booklet, WW1 knittingPage from a page of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau leaflet of knitting instructions for producing comforts for soldiers
American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting bookletFront cover of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau instructions for knitting comforts for soldiers. Photograph features a very handsome young man dressed in a knitted balaclava with extended chest
WW1 knitting booklet patterns, knitted helmetsInside of a First World War era knitting booklet with various patterns instructing knitters how to make woollen comforts for the troops
American WW1 knitting bookletFront and back cover of a knitting booklet produced by the C. T. Sherer Company of Worcester, Massachussetts, with patterns inside for the boys of the U. S. Army & Navy. Date: 1917
Suffragette Novelty Toy Jumping SuffragetteA novelty toy, entitled, The Jumping Suffragette or, How the Suffragette Lost Her Head. Consists of a plastic doll, dressed in the colours and a Votes for Women sash, carrying an umbrella
Making mittens from socks, WW1Instructions on how to make mittens from old socks and stockings for soldiers at the front. The idea was devised by Dr George C
Browns fire alarm head (closed) with instructionsBrowns fire alarm head (closed), with instructions in English and Hebrew
Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box, LondonWoman dialling 999 in a public telephone box near the Royal Festival Hall on Londons South Bank, used for a fire service exhibition. Date: 1957
Two women in control room, WW2Two women taking messages in a fire station control room during the Second World War. Date: 1940s
Controls of a Leyland Metz fire engine, WW2Controls of a Leyland Metz TLP (turntable ladder pump) fire engine, showing extension and elevation dials, 3 November 1944. Date: 1944
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
Trench Football Game (The Great International Game)Trench Football Game. (The Great International Game- manufactured by R.F.& S.). Puzzles & Games - The Reverse with the rules. Date: circa 1916
Duncan Goodhew, British Olympic swimmerDuncan Goodhew (b. 1957), British Olympic swimmer, seen here giving a demonstration to young swimmers at the St Clare Swimming Pool, Penzance, Cornwall
Preliminary artillery bombardments in Battle of FlandersKeeping the gunners posted as to targets and ranges in action: Telephoning instructions from observation-officers to the batteries from a captured German dug-out. Date: 1917
Knitting pattern 1949Knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a sweater with button front, short sleeve, high neck and small collar. 1949
Tango craze: a tango tangle, 1913" There are 200 steps in the Argentine Tango, and although these have been reduced to 25 for ball room purposes, there remain sufficient to " tie up" the novice completely
Pilot and observer about to set out, Western Front, WW1A British pilot and his observer getting instructions through their CO via photographs and maps before setting out for the German lines on the Western Front in France during World War One
Cobbetts Advice to Young MenFront cover of Advice to Young Men by William Cobbett, an instruction booklet for the eighteenth century youth. Date: 1887
RAF and Army cooperate against enemy by G. H. DavisRocket typhoons versus German tanks: how the RAF and the Army cooperate in smashing enemy armour during the Second World War
Knitting pattern 1943Warm wool lies... Vest and pants for the long winter evenings. A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a womans vest and pants
Knitting pattern 1945A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a step in slip. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
British gunner with instruction board, Western Front, WW1A British gunner under camouflage alongside a big gun, copying instructions from a board, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
Knitting pattern 1944A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck in blouse and three-toned jacket. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
People on ships deck playing a gamePeople on the deck of a ship, playing a game involving wooden models of racehorses, with a racecourse marked out in white
Rent-Payer MurderedTenant farmer James Brennan, who has paid his rent contrary to Land League instructions, is shot by moonlighters through a window while sitting with his brother. Date: 14 December 1880
Reduced facsimile of a Chart of Physical Exercises (supplied with Cassells Physical Educator). Date: circa 1910s
An instructor gives last-minute instructions to pupils
Receiving instructions on flying boats in a Short S8/8 Rangoon flying boat at The Air University, Hamble, Hants. Seaplane Instructor Flt Lt Pascoe (centre)
Flt Lt M J Adam in the cockpit of the Bristol 138A K4879Flt Lt M.J. Adam in the cockpit of the Bristol 138A, K4879, receiving final instructions from Wg Cdr F.W. Woodhouse, DSO, MC, in command of Experimental Flying at Farnborough
Essential flying instruments, from Instructions for flying the Junkers 88. AM Pamphlet 114D. Part only
Junkers Ju88K cutaway drawing by George H DavisJunkers Ju88K cutaway drawing by George H. Davis, from Instructions for flying the Junkers 88. AM Pamphlet 114D
Front cover of Instructions for flying the Junkers 88. AM Pamphlet 114D
Browns Fire Alarm: Break Glass, Pull Knob, Wait For Engine
Obeying instructions. Illustration shows a young man at the wheel of a sled racing down a steep mountainside in winter; sitting behind him are another young man
Knitting pattern for a baby 1941A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a knitted dress for a baby. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
Knitting pattern 1941A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a v-neck cardigan. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
An illustration of how the game of Roulette is played
River Police instructing Sea Scouts, LondonRiver Police showing the ropes to a group of Sea Scouts at the London Sea Scout Base, Westminster, to be opened by Lord Amory on 7 December 1976. 1976
Two Metropolitan Police radio operators in the control room. One officer is giving instructions for an announcement to be broadcast over the microphone. Date: mid 1950s
Metropolitan Police telephone operatorA Metropolitan Police telephone operator at the controls, which link him with Police Boxes in the London area. He is wearing a combination microphone and headphones. Date: circa 1930s
Porters GuildRegulations for the porters guild, Stockholm, Sweden 1502. Date: 1502