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Manchester Guardian Collection

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The interior of the Grand Hotel, showing the damage done by the bombardment, 1914

The interior of the Grand Hotel, showing the damage done by the bombardment, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Girl workers in a munitions factory, 1915

Girl workers in a munitions factory, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Murdered Archduke Francis Ferdinand with his wife and children, c1910

Murdered Archduke Francis Ferdinand with his wife and children, c1910
The murdered Archduke Francis Ferdinand with his wife and children c1910. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his family, c1910 (c1920)

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The boat deck of the Lusitania, showing lifeboats, 1915

The boat deck of the Lusitania, showing lifeboats, 1915. A German submarine sank the Lusitania off the Irish coast. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: An unusual sight in Paris, 1914

An unusual sight in Paris, 1914. Conducting a funeral service according to Mohammedan rites over the coffin of an Algerian sharp-shooter who had died in Paris

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Customs Room at the Gare du Nord, Paris, a relief station for French refugees, 1914

Customs Room at the Gare du Nord, Paris, a relief station for French refugees, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The naval raid on the East Coast, 1914

The naval raid on the East Coast, 1914. The cafe attached to the Grand Hotel, Scarborough, which was struck by shells from the German cruisers

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The Australian troops in Egypt encamped near the Pyramids, 1914

The Australian troops in Egypt encamped near the Pyramids, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: In one of the French trenches, 1914

In one of the French trenches, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Red Cross officers at dinner in a dug-out, 1914

Red Cross officers at dinner in a dug-out, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The last act of a tragedy: A photograph taken on the last boat leaving Ostend for England

The last act of a tragedy: A photograph taken on the last boat leaving Ostend for England, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The part played by motor transports in the retreat from Antwerp, 1914

The part played by motor transports in the retreat from Antwerp, 1914. Cars attached to the Belgian Army and the British Naval Brigade drawn up on the outskirts of the city

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: A British submarine running on the surface of the water, 1914

A British submarine running on the surface of the water, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Taking a submarine mine out of stores, 1914

Taking a submarine mine out of stores, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Examining a Torpedo, 1914

Examining a Torpedo, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: A German mine layer leaving port with her mines ready on deck, 1914

A German mine layer leaving port with her mines ready on deck, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The morning toilet on the Continent, 1914

The morning toilet on the Continent, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The Soldier and his Rations: A photograph taken at one of the British camps in France

The Soldier and his Rations: A photograph taken at one of the British camps in France, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Turcos waiting for the order to advance, 1914

Turcos waiting for the order to advance, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: French cuirassiers riding through the streets of Paris on their way on the front, 1914

French cuirassiers riding through the streets of Paris on their way on the front, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Compiegne: The Hotel de Ville, 1914

Compiegne: The Hotel de Ville, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Abandoned British trenches and guns at Maubeuge, 1914

Abandoned British trenches and guns at Maubeuge, 1914. The breech blocks of all these guns were removed before being abandoned in order to make each gun useless

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: General Botha and his three sons, 1914

General Botha and his three sons, 1914

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Drilling Recruits on the roof of Somerset House, London, 1914

Drilling Recruits on the roof of Somerset House, London, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Inside the Barbette of a Battleship showing the opened breech of a 13 5 inch gun, 1914

Inside the Barbette of a Battleship showing the opened breech of a 13 5 inch gun, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The Stokehold of a Battleship, 1914

The Stokehold of a Battleship, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Fitting up an Electric Contact Mine, 1914

Fitting up an Electric Contact Mine, 1914. A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to damage or destroy surface ships or submarines

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: A view of the Bourse during the passage of the German troops, 1914

A view of the Bourse during the passage of the German troops, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: German infantry entering Brussels in the rain, 1914

German infantry entering Brussels in the rain, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Removing German emblems from German Embassy, Carlton House Terrace, London, 1914

Removing German emblems from German Embassy, Carlton House Terrace, London, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: One of the New Army making himself useful in his billet, 1915

One of the New Army making himself useful in his billet, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Soldiers assisting the farmers by getting in the hay, 1915

Soldiers assisting the farmers by getting in the hay, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Sergeants hauling the bridal coach from the church, 1915

Sergeants hauling the bridal coach from the church, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: A khaki wedding: Cutting the wedding cake with the bridegrooms sword, 1915

A khaki wedding: Cutting the wedding cake with the bridegrooms sword, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Back to the trenches from Victoria Station, London, 1915

Back to the trenches from Victoria Station, London, 1915. Soldiers who have been home for a day or two on leave saying good-bye to their friends. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The interior of one of the wrecked houses in Southend, 1915

The interior of one of the wrecked houses in Southend, 1915. The destruction caused by a German Zeppelin attack, 10th May 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Packing gifts for despatch to British prisoners in Germany, 1915

Packing gifts for despatch to British prisoners in Germany, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The result of an air raid: A wrecked house in Southend, 1915

The result of an air raid: A wrecked house in Southend, 1915
The result of an air raid: A wrecked house in Southend. 1915. The destruction caused by a German Zeppelin attack, 10th May 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The Lusitania at full speed, 1915

The Lusitania at full speed, 1915. A German submarine sank the Lusitania off the Irish coast. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The funeral of some of the Lusitania victims at Queenstown, 1915

The funeral of some of the Lusitania victims at Queenstown, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: After the Declaration of War: German beer being run away at an Italian Customs store, 1915

After the Declaration of War: German beer being run away at an Italian Customs store, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Behind French lines, Field kitchens attached to the French army, 1915

Behind French lines, Field kitchens attached to the French army, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The Cabinet crisis: Lord Kitchener arriving at the War Office, 1915

The Cabinet crisis: Lord Kitchener arriving at the War Office, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: A general view of Moscow, showing the Kremlin, 1915

A general view of Moscow, showing the Kremlin, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: A financial conference of the Allies, Paris, 1915

A financial conference of the Allies, Paris, 1915. Left, M. Bark; centre, M. Ribot; and right, Mr. Lloyd George, Ministers of Finance in Russia, France, and Britain respectively

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The treatment of German wounded, 1915

The treatment of German wounded, 1915. Exercising the muscles of the arms by means of embroidery work. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: After the settlement: Miners taking their ponies back to the pit, 1915

After the settlement: Miners taking their ponies back to the pit, 1915. On 15 July 1915 about 200, 000 coalminers in south Wales went on strike

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Miners leaving the pithead after the expiration of their strike notices, 1915

Miners leaving the pithead after the expiration of their strike notices, 1915. On 15 July 1915 about 200, 000 coalminers in south Wales went on strike

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The scene of the Coal Strike: A typical South Wales coat mine, 1915

The scene of the Coal Strike: A typical South Wales coat mine, 1915. On 15 July 1915 about 200, 000 coalminers in south Wales went on strike

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The shortage of farm labour: Soldiers assisting with the harvest, 1915

The shortage of farm labour: Soldiers assisting with the harvest, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The Austrian Frontier of Italy, 1915

The Austrian Frontier of Italy, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Part of Canadas gift of flour of the relief of war distress in England, 1915

Part of Canadas gift of flour of the relief of war distress in England, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The launching of the War Loan, 1915

The launching of the War Loan, 1915.The platform at the great Guildhall meeting in support of the new loan. Mr. Asquith is seen speaking, with Mr

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Issuing passes for a few days leave at home to the wounded Serbian troops at Nish, 1915

Issuing passes for a few days leave at home to the wounded Serbian troops at Nish, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: First aid to a wounded man in one of the French trenches, 1915

First aid to a wounded man in one of the French trenches, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Galicia and the Carpathian Passes, 1915

Galicia and the Carpathian Passes, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: A French telephone post, 1915

A French telephone post, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The German advance through Galicia: A bivouac of troops by the roadside, 1915

The German advance through Galicia: A bivouac of troops by the roadside, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: British soldiers on a wrecked Turkish gun, 1915

British soldiers on a wrecked Turkish gun, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The officers and crew of the HM Submarine E14, 1915

The officers and crew of the HM Submarine E14, 1915
The officers and crew of HM Submarine E14, 1915. Carried out the daring raids against Turkish shipping in the Sea of Marmora. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Carrying wounded through the trenches, 1915

Carrying wounded through the trenches, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Inside the wrecked fortress of Sedd el Bahr, 1915

Inside the wrecked fortress of Sedd el Bahr, 1915
Inside the wrecked fortress of Seddil Bahr, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The Dardanelles Expeditionary Force sets out: A transport loading up at Alexandria, 1915

The Dardanelles Expeditionary Force sets out: A transport loading up at Alexandria, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Landing beach at Sedd el Bahr, as British troops arrived on the Peninsula, 1915

Landing beach at Sedd el Bahr, as British troops arrived on the Peninsula, 1915. Taken from the beached SS River Clyd showing the horses, provisions, baggage, etc

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Landing party of marines during the early part of operations against the Dardanelles, 1915

Landing party of marines during the early part of operations against the Dardanelles, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: British sailors round a hole in the deck of their vessel, 1915

British sailors round a hole in the deck of their vessel, 1915
British sailors round a hole in the deck of their vessel, caused by a shell from one of the Turkish forts, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Sending up one of the French war kites, to which a camera is attached, 1914, (1915)

Sending up one of the French war kites, to which a camera is attached, 1914, (1915). From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Mr. Asquith inspecting the Royal Flying Corps, 1915

Mr. Asquith inspecting the Royal Flying Corps, 1915. Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith (1852-1928), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The concentration camp at Frith Hill, Camberley, 1914, (1915)

The concentration camp at Frith Hill, Camberley, 1914, (1915). From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The opening of Parliament, November 1914, (1915)

The opening of Parliament, November 1914, (1915). : The Royal Coach arriving at Parliament Square, 1914. George V (1865-1936), opening parliament in 1914

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Robert Fay (on the left) and his two accomplices photographed in court, 1915

Robert Fay (on the left) and his two accomplices photographed in court, 1915. Robert Fay was a German spy during WWI who was convicted of trying to sabotage ships in American harbors

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The married man in the army, 1915

The married man in the army, 1915

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: A remarkable war photograph, mined and captured by the British, 1915

A remarkable war photograph, mined and captured by the British, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Rifle drill on board a British battleship, 1915

Rifle drill on board a British battleship, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The despatching room of one of the great Government stores, 1915

The despatching room of one of the great Government stores, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: A lecture on the anatomy of the horse, 1915

A lecture on the anatomy of the horse, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The New Army in training at the Farriers School, 1915

The New Army in training at the Farriers School, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Royal Army Medical Corps recruits take a meal in the open, 1915

Royal Army Medical Corps recruits take a meal in the open, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: German and Austrian prisoners being marched through the streets of Petrograd, 1915

German and Austrian prisoners being marched through the streets of Petrograd, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The New Army in training: A rest by the roadside, 1915

The New Army in training: A rest by the roadside, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Recruits to the Grenadier Guards at physical drill at Caterham

Recruits to the Grenadier Guards at physical drill at Caterham, 1915. Caterham is a town in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England where the Brigade of Foot Guards depot was established

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Waiting for relief rations at Bruges, 1915

Waiting for relief rations at Bruges, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: The new French armies: Conscripts and volunteers waiting to enrol for service, 1915

The new French armies: Conscripts and volunteers waiting to enrol for service, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageManchester Guardian Collection: Lieut. Bell, R. N. R. captain of the Thordis

Lieut. Bell, R. N. R. captain of the Thordis
Lieut. Bell, RNR captain of the Thordis, being presented by the Lord Mayor of London with a reward, 1915. Offered to the captain and crew of the first British merchantman to sink a German submarine



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