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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
Advert for Wolsey thermal underwear 1938Wolsey winter Svelts thermal underwear providing additional warmth no bulky underneaths! Date: 1938
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. The tough looking, loose-fitting wool sweater, with its ribbed knit and roll collar, and the tailored ski-pants of black barathea produce an ensemble that
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. This invention meant that warmth in the bed could be stored for several hours
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!