Peace, Perfect Peace by Heath Robinson. Being the Morning after the Night Before. The aftermath of energetic peace celebrations to mark the end of the First World War
The Faithful Heart by George StuddyA little dog with mournful eyes, obviously alarmed at his owners sea bathing antics, paddles as far as he can into the water holding her dress
No Coupons by David WrightA lady, half naked and wearing stockings, placing a hat on her head. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Britains New Navy in Training - HMS Raleigh. circa 1930s
Blitz in London -- Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell, WW2Blitz in London -- Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell. General view showing the fire damage caused by incendiary bombs on 21 February 1944, including the top floor of the Steam Pipe Company. Date: 1944
Mancunian Way FlyoverThe newly-built Manchunian Way flyover, Manchester, England, part of the M6 motorway network. Date: 1960s
Blitz in London -- pulling debris clear, WW2Blitz in London -- firefighters pulling debris clear following an air raid. Date: 1940s
Blitz in London -- Saffron Hill, WW2Blitz in London -- men at work in Saffron Hill, City of London, 26 October 1940. Date: 1940
A new dog-fancy: the Basset Hounds by Louis WainEngraving by Louis Wain showing four naughty basset hounds teasing two scared black and white cats. A fifth basset hound enters the room looking coy but unrepentant with a whip in its mouth
Blitz in London -- Redriff Estate, Rotherhithe, WW2Blitz in London -- scene of destruction on the Redriff Estate, Rotherhithe, SE London, during the Second World War. Date: 1940s
Miniature silhouette - Captain Alfred Arnold Ernest GydeMiniature bust-length silhouette in ebonised frame of Captain Alfred Arnold Ernest Gyde, 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. He is in Mess Dress uniform
Court-Martial of Lt. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th RegimentThe Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment, in the Mess Room at Windsor Barracks, August 1854.Coloured lithograph after artist unknown, published by Read and Co, London
A Perfect Picture by Muriel DawsonA small toddler looks in dismay at a large blotch of paint on the front of his outfit
Rabbits, I believe by George StuddyBonzo and brother cannot think what a nice round hole if for unless it be a rabbits doorway! Bonzo, the comic, canine creation of George Studdy totally ruins the ninth hole on a golf course by
Cheesed Off by David WrightAn illustration of a lady dressed in a negligee, flicking through magazines on her bed. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Stiebel / Wrns Mess WearA design by Victor Stiebel for WRNS (Womens Royal Naval Service) officers mess undress, comprising of a long skirt, blouse with revered collar and bolero jacket
The Day After Christmas by Mark SymonsCosy front room festooned with decorations and filled with Christmas toys. Date: 1931
Firemen at Chipping Norton Workhouse, OxfordshireFiremen stand in a burnt-out section of the Chipping Norton workhouse in Oxfordshire following a fire on 19 March 1911. Sewing machines and cotton reels amongst the debris indicate a sewing room
Midshipmens MessMidshipmen eat, read and study in their mess on the Royal Navy warship Caesar
WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile - UKSighted Sinkers - Sank Same! WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile (USAF) - Somewhere in Great Britain. American airforce personnel relaxing with coffee and doughnuts
White Star Line, Walker and Hall Engineers Mess soup tureenWhite Star Lome. extremely rare oversize Walker and Hall Engineers Mess soup tureen, 16ins. x 11ins
How Do The Walls Look?A short story illustration which depicts a scene of three wartime sisters splashing paint around a room, making quite the mess. Date: circa 1940
The Bull in the China Shop Date: 1891
VoidThis painting depicts a landscape terrorised by war, with broken trees filling the background, and a savage mess of guns, ammunition and a military vehicle making up the foreground
White Star Line, HMT Teutonic - mess cardWhite Star Line, HMT Teutonic, used for military purposes during the Boer War and WW1. Mess card. 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Date: early 20th century
Tommy Tinker the Cat paddled in spilt paint Date: 1925
Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Nationalist troops in Navalcarnero (November 1936). Mess time
Richard Sickert and wife in his litter-ary studioWalter Richard Sickert and his wife seen in his studio at Broadstairs, the state of which brings new meaning to the word, untidy. Date: 1938
WW2 - Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Firemen, including (top right) George Arthur Roberts (1891-1970) - soldier (in WW1), Fireman, and Community Leader
Soldiers in mess hall of army barracks, South Africa. Date: circa 1900
Flight of the French from Vitoria, Spain, 21 June 1813, resulting in a victory for the allied British, Portuguese and Spanish forces, in the Battle of Vitoria, part of the Peninsular War (1807-1814)
Comic postcard, Pigeons flying above racehorses Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Plump man drinking in pub Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Husband sitting on the floor, surrounded by debris, while his wife slams the door behind her Date: 20th century
A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane and a cushion, has no regrets. Date: 1911
British army camp, Yokohama, JapanVintage 19th century photograph: officers mess room, British army camp, Yokohama, Japan
Comic birthday postcard, Little girl writing greetings Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Man at football match Date: 20th century
Captain Newcome saying goodbye to old crew membersCaptain Johnny Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members and veterans at Greenwich Hospital. Midshipmen in uniforms, peg-legged veterans with walking sticks
Captain Newcome is shaved roughly on the Equator inCaptain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator. A sailor dressed as Neptune holds a trident and sits on a throne on a gun carriage
Regency gentleman falling over a gate while two women watch. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life, William Miller, London, 1807
RAF Halton Ten Tors expedition 1977 - Mess tentRAF Halton Apprentices competing in the 1977 Ten Tors cross-country team march. - John Boucher et al having lunch in the mess tent. Date: 1977
Menu card, Princes Restaurant, SingaporeFront cover, menu card, Princes Restaurant, Singapore, showing a chef and his young assistant in a ramshackle and untidy kitchen. (1 of 3) Date: circa 1930s
WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile - UKDon t Mind if I do! WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile (USAF) - Somewhere in Great Britain. American airforce personnel relaxing with coffee and doughnuts (see: 10726079, 10726078, 10993898)
A woman writes a letter on a somno in a messyA woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow, while her dog chews a lace collar and a cat sleeps on her ballgown
Decorating My Dolls House by Muriel Dawson. 1941
Flood victims, Grosvenor Road area, Pimlico, LondonFlood victim residents of the Grosvenor Road area, Pimlico, London, sorting out their ruined belongings
Austrian trenches destroyed by Allied action, WW1Austrian trenches destroyed by Allied action (British heavy guns and Italian artillery) during the First World War. 1914-1918
