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MAN WITH THE FLUA man (actually the arctic explorer Sir John Ross) puts his feet up over the fireplace and has a hot toddy to ward off the flu. Date: circa 1850
DUTCH MERCHANTS WIFEA rich merchants wife from Holland, dressed for winter, with a large ermine muff to keep her hands warm Date: 18th century
FUR FOR SKATINGHappy, debonair young couple skate together in their warm fur coats - hers is an astrakhan, his has fur collar and cuffs and probably a fur lining. Date: ?1907
DEBONAIR SKATING COUPLEHappy, debonair young couple skate together in their warm fur coats - hers is an astrakhan, his has fur collar and cuffs and probably a fur lining. Date: ?1907
FRIENDLY FORESTERS 1870On a warm August day, members of the ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS friendly society get a bit too friendly during an outing at the Crystal Palace Date: 1870
Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, EveningHogarth, Four Times of the Day, 3. Evening. The original Sadlers Wells Theatre building can be seen on the left. A cow is being milked, suggesting that it is around five oclock
Strawberry picking season in Kent 1901People picking strawberries in Kent on a warm summer day. Date: 1901
Sister holding up baby to see their snowmanA sister holding up the baby to see their snowman. The baby holds out her hand towards the snowmans pipe. Date: circa 1890
Brother and sister have built a snowmanOur Snow Man - a brother and sister smile with a sense of achievement, having built a snowman. Date: 1911
Young couple kissingA young couple in a warm embrace. Artist: Dorothy Kuck. Date: circa 1930
Visitors / Holidaymakers (wrapped-up warm!) head off on a British sightseeing tour in aVisitors/Holidaymakers (wrapped-up warm!) head off on a British sightseeing tour in a horse-drawn charabanc (with solid wheels!).... Date: circa 1910s
Road sign near Petra, Jordan. Welcome for photographers Date: circa 1995
Man with horse, Blists Hill, Ironbridge, Shropshire, EnglandAn elderly man leads a horse along a track at Blists Hill, Ironbridge, Shropshire. He waves to two young women who warm themselves at a brazier beside the road
Canada - Grandmother and young grandchild outside her homeCanada - Grandmother and young grandchild outside her (palatial!) home. Date: circa 1930s
Winter - a Greek or Roman woman warms her hands by a fireWinter by Henry Ryland - a Greek or Roman woman warms her hands by a fire set in an ornamental metal basin. Although he did paint in oils
Sami Family, with tent, sled and Reindeer, Finnmark CountySami Family, with tent, sled and Reindeer from Finnmark County in the extreme northeast of Norway. The Sami peoples (also spelled Saami and also known as Lapps)
I love little pussy, her coat is so warm, and if I don t hurt her, she ll do me no harm... early 20th century
Scarf and hand muff with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Couple skating on the ice on a New Year cardCouple in 18th century costume skating on the ice on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s
Cosy scene with cat and fireplace on a greetings cardCosy scene with cat sleeping in front of a fireplace on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1900s
Thermega electric blanket 1929Replacing the hot water bottle the Thermega electric blanket keeps the bed evenly warm. Date: 1929
1930s couple on their honeymoon at Felixstowe1930s couple on their honeymoon (!) on the seafront at Felixstowe, Suffolk. Photograph by Mr Snaps (!), opposite the Pier Pavilion, next to Cordy the Chemist, Felixstowe. Date: circa 1930s
Advert for Thermos flasks WW1Jolly advertisement for Thermos Flasks, an essential accessory to deal with trench life during the First World War. Thermos allows plenty of hot water for shaving
Mittens and body belt, WW1 knitting, comforts for troopsPatterns for mittens and a body belt (designed to keep the midriff warm), two items of clothing which could be knitted for soldiers at the front featured in a Great War era knitting booklet published
Helmet with cape pieces by Marjory Tillotson, WW1 knittingPattern from a Baldwins knitting booklet during the First World War for a wool helmet with cape pieces to protect the neck and chest designed by the leading knitting expert
Trench coat for canteen workers by Aquascutum, WW1A trench coat of khaki drill interlined with oil silk with a detachable fleece lining from Aquascutum and ideal for ladies working in canteens in draughty places such as railway stations during
Checked knitted chess board vest, WW1A British soldier proudly displaying a knitted vest under his jacket which, as well as eeping him warm, doubles as a portable chess and draughts board
Community heating by G. H. DavisCommunity heating: a system which keeps an entire town warm and abolishes household drudgery. A central power station provides a day
Advert for Wolsey pure wool underwear 1914Advertisement for Wolsey pure wool underwear, made in Britain, by Britons. September 1914
Italian advertisement for the Ideal Classic radiator. Il Riscaldamento indispensabile per la casa (Warming essential for the home) Roncati & cotti
Two Inuit Girls - Nugsuak, Qsuitsup, GreenlandTwo Eskimo (Inuit) girls at Nugsuak, Qsuitsup, North West Greenland. Date: circa 1910s
Design for Chintz with flowers. Gouache on tracing paper. Silver Studio. 1923
Advert for Ronoleke hot water bottleEvery home should have at least one " Ronoleke" The worlds best hot water bottle. In case of illness a hot water bottle is nearly always necessary. 1926
The Bystander Riviera Number front cover, 1934Front cover of The Bystanders Riviera Number front cover with an illustration depicting the palm tree lined promenade dotted with numerous cafe tables and people walking
Jack and Jill by Florence HardyTwo children dressed in clown and Pierrot costumes, play in the snow with a sledge. The little girl, wearing neck ruff and holding a muff to keep her hands warm waves a sprig of holly in the air
Life on Titan, one of Saturns satellites - a world of swamps and of ferocious beasts and giant plants. Scientists speculate that it may be warm enough to support life
Pompeii Bath / TepidariumA view of the excavated Tepidarium (warm room) from the Forum baths at Pompeii, which boasts elaborate wall paintings and relief work at the top of the walls
Girl with Dog in SnowA sweet little girl wrapped up against the snowy weather keeps her little dog warm in her muff
Children / Country / SummerA Song of Summer : six children play in a meadow on a warm summers day
Summer scene in Longfield Avenue, Ealing, West London. Date: circa 1905
Advertisement, Booth & Foxs Patent Down QuiltsAdvertisement for Booth & Foxs Patent Down Quilts, Bedding and other items. 1869
Advert for Dickins & Jones soldiers & sailors comforts 1914Selection of Christmas gifts for soldiers and sailors. 1914
Aquascutum tennis warm advertisementAquascutum advertisement for a cosy wrap in flecked fleece to be worn over tennis dresses. 1930
Cartoon, F W Irish, actorCartoon, F W Irish -- (Warm). Actor who appeared alongside Henry Irving in various productions at the Lyceum Theatre. 1883
Susi - with electric bar fireSusi - warming herself in front of an electric bar fire. 1950s
Poorly puppy by the fire - His First Trouble by G E StuddyHis First Trouble by G E Studdy - A poorly puppy, wrapped up warm by the fire staring across to his medicine on the hearth with apprehension. Date: 1912
WW1 poster, YMCA and YWCAPoster, His Home Over There, YMCA and YWCA. More than 2000 Such Homes for Our Boys, United War Work Campaign, 11-18 November. circa 1918