War Time Collection (page 14)

Manor Asylum, Epsom, Surrey
A tennis match in progress at the Manor Asylum, Horton Lane, near Epsom in Surrey. The asylum opened in 1900 as the sixth London County Council asylum

Brook War Hospital, Shooters Hill, south east London
The main entrance of the Brook Hospital, Shooters Hill, south east London, in its First World War guise as the Brook Military Hospital

Fulham Military Hospital, St Dunstans Road, Fulham
The First World War Fulham Military Hospital was located in the infirmary of the Fulham workhouse on St Dunstans Road, Fulham, south west London

Union Workhouse, Hastings, Sussex
Birds eye view of the union workhouse in Frederick Road, Hastings, Sussex. The original 1837 buildings (centre/right of picture) were designed by Sampson Kempthorne

Welfare of horses on His Majestys Service. A female vet giving a horse a check-up during World War I

Loading horses, World War I
A horse of the Northumberland Hussars giving trouble at the embarkation on the Minneapolis at Southampton Docks, during World War I in October 1914

Liberty Bonds War Poster
A World War One poster urging people to buy Liberty Bonds to prevent the Germans attacking civilians

Advert for Imperial Chemical Industries; shortage of paper
During World War Two, the growing shortage of paper from overseas meant that the daily papers shrinked in size. Britains public was encouraged to save every scrap of paper

Advert for Imperial Chemical Industries; shortage of rubber
During World War Two, Britain got 90% of their suppies of natural rubber from Japan, due to this, rubber became scarce. Old rubber was collected from old tyres and worn hose-pipes

Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1942
Shush - secret session for advancd thinkers. Post-war planners have been told - sometimes rudely - that we ve got to win the war first. We agree - absolutely

Sheltering on underground stations 1940
During the blitz of the Second World War, Londoners made uses of the underground tube stations as air raid shelters, because they felt secure. Date: 1940

Advert for Eclipse razors 1940
Unlike any other razor the Eclipse has micrometer adjustment. Illustration by George Ernest Studdy of the famous Bonzo the dog. Date: 1940

What German troop-carriers look from above 1940
You should know... What the German troop-carriers look like in the air. 1940

Mending household items 1943
Make Do and Mend. During World War Two women became very resourceful, they tackled repairs and maintenance of many clothing and household items, that today we would just throw away and replace. 1943

Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1944
Don t imagine that all you ll need is a moulding press and some moulding powder and you ll by ready for the competition. The plastic moulding business is probably already overcrowded by peace-time

Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1943
What are Plastics ? One might a well ask What are metals ? - for Plastics are becoming as numerous and varied as the older raw materials

Making bombs out of wrought iron gates 1943
Production for victory. This advert is for The motor Industry who helped to make wrought iron gates into weapons for the Second World War effort. 1943

Advert for Dr. Barnardos homes 1944
8, 000 childrenare constantly being supported. Please be Father Chrismas to one of them this year. 10/- feeds one child for a week. 1944

Advert for Dr. Barnardos homes 1943
130, 000 needy boy and girls including 6, 000 since War began, have been welcomed into these Homes in 77 years under the Charter. No destitute child ever refused admission

Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1943
Coupon wizard by Wolsey. 1943

Advert for Vani-tred shoes 1943
Will your walk stand a close-up. Balanced walking gives you grace and comfort. You can t fool your feet about shoes. They know whether you are walking as nuture means you to walk - and if you aren t

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1943

Advert for Harrods mens protective wool underwear 1941
Harrods warmth for winter. You ll find real comfort in this warm protective natural wool underwear. Of medium weight, its soft smooth feel will appeal to even the most sensitive skin. 1941

Advert for Selberite Arch Preserver shoes 1942
A seletion of Selberite Arch Preserver shoes. 1942

Advert for Carter by Joyce California shoes 1942
This new recruit to Joyce brigade is ready to tilt a lance with anyone who says that hard wear, superlative comfort and characterful appearance can t be combined in a shoe these days

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirts 1942

Advert for help of homeless children 1941
Our family is now 6250 Walfs & Strays. We want them to have a good Christmas too! Will you help ? The society has helped the nation by giving homes and security to 4610 children since the war began

Advert for Dr. Barnardos homes 1941

Advert for buying Defence Bonds in WW2 1941
Advert issued by The National Savings Committee, london. When the axis crumbles before the thunder of British tanks, will you be able to say.... I played my part to the full. Buy 3% Defence Bonds

Advert for money for the Y. M. C. A 1942
This advert from The National Service Fund, is asking people to send a cheque to the Y.M.C.A, to help provide mobile canteens, so that when the fighting-forces return from their hazardous trips

Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1942
Coupon wizard by Wolsey. Date: 1942

Advert for buying 3% savings bonds in WW2 1942

Advert for The National Savings Committee 1940
This year make your holiday weeks National Savings Week ! In 1940 The National Savings Committee asked that the general public put aside the thought of going away on holiday

Scout on lunch break
A Scout on emergency duty at a telephone post near London having a sandwich break; he has a flask with him as well. circa 1940

Scouts painting kerbs white in wartime
Scouts painting kerbs white to aid visibility during the Second World War. circa 1940

Scouts erecting a Morrison shelter
Scouts erecting a Morrison Shelter during the Second World War. circa 1940

Scouts as ARP wardens practising chemical warfare treatment during the Second World War. circa 1940

Scout ARP armbands
Scout Air Raid Precautions armbands circa 1940

Glider invasions of Britain by G. H. Davis
Official warning about the possibility of glider invasions of Britain, an Air Ministry warning poster during the Second World War. Date: 1940

Advert for Harrods gifts for the H. M forces 1939
Gifts fo H.M forces. Sevice cardigan and pullovers, khaki shirts, upper boots, tan cape leather gloves, suede leather cardigan, socks, balaclava helmet scarf, proofed poplin under jacket. Date: 1939

Ration of the British field forces 1939
A guild to show British field forces diet, and the amount allowed per man, per day of food, drink and tobacco. Date: 1939

Advert for Mackintoshs Toffee de Luxe 1914
Christmas eve. Santa Claus: " If I don t stop eating this Toffe de Luxe there won t be any left for the stockings - and I orderec an extra supply this year so folks could send some to their

Semi-Edwardian hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

Grecian contour hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

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