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Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation PosterPoster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, Spithead Air Ferry to and from the island, winter fare seven shillings and sixpence return, seven services daily
Motoluxe motor rug advertisementAdvertisement for Motoluxe motor rugs, to make your motoring really comfortable by providing yourself with a warm, snug
Oman / MuscatThe white palaces of Muscat, Oman, are closed in on three sides by the black mountains. Their jagged cliffs hold in the warmth of the sun, making Muscat unbearably hot. Date: 1930s
Female Initiation - 6A candidate is initiated as Mistress of the Temple, lying on a supposed corpse and restoring him to life with the warmth of her body. Date: 1891
Grasmere Rush FestivalThe Rush Bearing Festival at Grasmere, Lake District, England. Church floors were earthen and rushes were strewn on the floor for warmth. Held on St. Oswalds Day. Date: 1950s
Bedtime by Muriel DawsonCharming illustration depicting a very sweet little girl with straight bobbed hair and a pot belly warming her toes by the stove before bedtime
Frederick Gorringe advert - cardigans for soldiers, WWIAdvertisement by Frederick Gorringe for wool, khaki cardigans and service scarfs for British soldiers during World War I
Man with ferret in pubA customer on an old wooden settle with his ferret in front of a log fire in the bar of The Bulls Head, Craswell, Herefordshire, England. His pint of beer is on the hearth mat in front of him
Balaclava and sleeping cap knitting patterns, WW1Patterns from a plain helmet or balaclava cap (top) and a sleeping cap taken from a Great War era Baldwins knitting booklet with instructions for knitting various comforts for soldiers at the front
An advert for Belling Electric Fires, suggesting that as well as creating warmth, they can also help to generate daydreams. Date: circa 1932
Advertisement for Welsbach, providers of gas mantles & burners and gas radiators
Advert for Viyella Sheets in ColoursAdvertisement for Viyella Sheets in Colours, modern sheets with warmth -- Summer Colour with Winter Comfort. Date: 1930
Silk eiderdown travelling rug with foot muff, 1928Advertisement for the Vickerys registered silk-covered eiderdown travelling rug with foot muff, ideal for reading on deck when its a bit chilly! 1928
Advert for Aertex mens underwear 1911Aertex Cellular clothing for men, for all seasons. Date: 1911
Jolly old lady WhitbyHappy old lady on a winter day on the beach at Whitby, North Yorkshire. The pier head light is in the background. Image first appeared in The Sunday Times Date: circa 1988
Advert for Foxs Puttees 1914Advertisement for Foxs Puttees, with the new non-fray patented spiral, declared, the best leg gear for sport
A uniformed & armed Swiss soldier stands on guardThe image is of a strong figure dressed for winter warmth with a background of mountains and the Swiss flag. The card is an official one raising funds for the Red Cross. WW1 Date: 1915
Mittens and body belt, WW1 knitting, comforts for troopsPatterns for mittens and a body belt (designed to keep the midriff warm)
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
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
American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting bookletFront cover of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau instructions for knitting comforts for soldiers
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
Queen Mary ocean liner: Steering-wheels; crows nestThe first example of complete steering-gear duplication; and the first crows nest provided with warmth (besides improved shelter) for the look-out men. Date: 1936
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
Advert for Latona radiators 1933Perfect heating and economy. The Latona is the only efficient paraffin oil-heated portable, giving the comfort of central heating without the expense of installing costly piping. 1933
Advert for Wolsey thermal underwear 1938Wolsey winter Svelts thermal underwear providing additional warmth no bulky underneaths! Date: 1938
Interior of the forge. Engraving. 19th century
Warming apparatus - Sir John Franklin search expeditionWarming apparatus on board the ships used in the search for the missing Sir John Franklin expedition. Date: 1848
Samuel CroxallSAMUEL CROXALL Churchman and writer, ranging from political satire to Aesops Fables : his Fair Circassian was judged too full of oriental warmth... Date: ? - 1752
LADYs SKIWEAR 1929A chic lady skier wears a brown outfit, with a pink and white scarf for warmth. Date: 1929
Lady before FireA lady sits enjoying the warmth of an unseen gas fire Date: circa 1912
The Vienna Auto cap - ladies motoring wear 1912Helmet-shaped knitted cap designed to protect the chin from the wind during inclement weather
Sweater, cap and slipper socks from Neatawear, 1965A matching trio of winter woollens in brown, black and white wool from Neatawear. Date: 1965
Knitted sweaters by DiorDior knitted sweaters in a large stitch; they are made in soft giant-ply wool to combine glamour with warmth
The Illustrated London News Christmas Number, 1929A New Frock for a Cold Christmas
Captain tasting the mens dinner on Christmas dayCooking the plum pudding in a German steel helmet - A Christmas Scene in a British dug-out at the front. 1916
WW1 British Royal Artillery officer wearing knitted scarfPhotograph of an unidentified officer in the Royal Artillery wearing a great coat and what looks like a hand knitted scarf or muffler. Date: c.1917
H. A. Beals military vest advertisement, WW1Advertisement for a top hole military vest, made in rainproofed khaki drill, soft as silk, warm as fur, windproof, insect-proof, tear proof and only weighing four ounces
Baldwins knitting leaflet, WW1, winter at the frontField & Hospital Comforts in Knitting and Crochet
Leachs WW1 knitting booklet - Comforts for MenFront cover of a Leachs Comforts for Men booklet, part of their Home Needlework Series, featuring a number of woollen comforts including a helmet or balaclava, fingerless gloves and socks
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
Mens Wear during WW1, August and February by J. H. ThorpeThe contrast in clothing worn by British soldiers in the trenches in August and in February. The soldier on the left wears the familiar khaki tunic, breeches and puttees
Oxo advertisement with trench scene, WW1Advertisement for Oxo, for men at the Front and in training, with an excellent accompanying picture illustrating the grim conditions borne by soldiers in the trenches
Belling electric fires advertisement, WW1Advertisement for Belling electric fires, with the revelation that families could do without one servant as a result of the modern device
A blanket converted into an overcoat for British soldiersThe blanket as overcoat. With the shortage of military overcoats, a suggestion for converting a blanket into a warm and practical coat
Samuel Brothers, Xmas Gifts in the trenches, WW1Advertisement for Samuel Brothers Ltd of Ludgate Hill, London, suggesting number of practical comforts to be sent as gifts to soldiers in the trenches
Coat by Scott Adie, WW1A smart wrap coat of Glenfishie check cheviot available from Scott Adie s. Date: 1916
Water-bottle rotary by W H RobinsonWater-bottle rotary for warming the legs of scottish soldiers after a night in the trenches
Shetland Wool Cardigan for soldiers, World War OneA shetland wool cardigan, with balaclava, available from Scott Adies of Regent Street and an ideal present to send to fighting men on the Western Front during Christmas 1915. Date: 1915
Advert for Turnbull and Asser military outfits 1916For the comfort of our soldiers. Chamois leather drawers, ensure perfect comfort with absolute warmth. The most suitable garment for all those exposed to damp, wind and cold
Motorluxe rugs, special 1937 Coronation designsAdvertisement for Motorluxe travel rugs, specifically their Coronation themed styles featuring authentic shades of Coronation red and blue carried out in art silk caracul
Harrods advertisement, Leather Cuirass, WWIHarrods advertisement from 1915, specifically for the O.W. Leather Cuirass, a sort of protective jerkin - waterproof, windproof and when fastened up completely, fully protects ALL the vital organs
Snow Babies - Tumbling Down by Dorothy WheelerA group of cute and surprised looking snow babies tumble from the sky as it begins to snow, grabbing at a gas street light as they pass. Date: c.1925
A Christmas Story, by C. Rebel StantonA colour illustration showing a young couple flirting oblivious to the the animated story teller who is entertaining the rest of the group. Date: 29th November 1929
Underground home - Kamchatka - Far Eastern Russia - used in the harsh winter. Date: circa 1800
Advert for Solar aluminium hot water bottle 1933Insist on solar cast aluminium oval hot water bottle. Keeps hot all night. Will not break. Will not chip. Will not dent. Will last for ever. Top filling. 1933
Milk - for warmth Energy food. Poster for Cleveland Division of Health promoting milk, showing a woman wearing winter clothing holding a glass of milk. Date 1941
Don t go home until you see the celebrated Dubuque soft coal
Ireland / GlengarriffGlengariff, the lovely land- locked harbour in County Cork, Ireland, where the vegetation luxuriates in the warmth of the Gulf Stream and the growth is almost tropical. Date: 1950s
Tuberculosis Sufferers - Davos, SwitzerlandTuberculosis Sufferers getting a real blast of cold fresh air at Davos, Switzerland. Date: circa 1906
Information poster, essential foodsInformation poster giving details of essential foods needed during wartime rationing. 1940s
Advert for Gas for your homeWhen heat was master in the home the coal-eating kitchen range and household firres demanded much labour. There was dirt and smoke, waste and inconvenience. Now Heat is sevant
Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1942Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, Christmas 1942, featuring a stylish woman wearing a festive red and white sweater, hat and gloves combo
Inuit Seal HuntersTwo inuit seal hunters in full fur and hide clothing. The hunter on the right has goggles to protect his eyes against the glare from the pure white snow
The season in Nassau, The BahamasAristocrats holidaying in Nassau, including the Marquess and Marchioness of Normandy with their children
What to Wear for Winter SportsAn ideal outfit for skiing in 1935 from Army and Navy Stores consisting of black and white check plus fours in proofed serge
Christmas WaveA small girl, wrapped up warm against the cold waves a mittened hand as she opens the door to a house emitting a cosy glow. Her sledge is left abandoned on the snowy steps
Ski-ing streamlineA contrasting ski outfit from Jaeger
Rough Hospitality in Siberia. A Post-House on the Way to theSpecial Artist Julius Price sent sketches of his journey to the Orsk gold mines in Siberia back to the Illustrated London News Office and the sketches were then drawn up by R. Caton Woodville
Thermega electric blanket, used to warm the sheetsReplacing the hot water bottle. Placing a Thermega electric blanket between the sheets
1894 / Moscow Soup KitchenOn the snowy, cold streets of Moscow, a Peoples Kitchen provides welcome warmth and nourishment
Greyhounds at WembleyA trainer displays two greyhounds at Wembley. The dogs are wearing winter overcoats for warmth
Gents Card Game (2 of 2)Four men play a game of cards in the indoor warmth on a winters day. The winning card has just been revealed! (2 of 2)
Eskimos - AleutiansPeople of Unalaska, one of the Aleutian Islands (part of Alaska) - in their home, entered from above to conserve warmth. Bunks are arranged round the walls
Birds on a BoughThree birds on a bough huddle together for warmth and comfort
Before the DawnMen of a Scottish regiment enjoy the warmth of a fire in their trench before the days fighting recommences
Ladies Afternoon TeaLadies enjoy a tea party indoors, sitting around the fireplace for warmth
Mother / Child / Hug 1905Mother gives her little child a big hug
Keeping Warm in BedKeeping warm!