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Hay box cooking, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: UnknownHay box cooking, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Economy in fuel led to the adoption of hay-boxes for completing the cooking of partially cooked foods
Women working in the Royal Army Clothing Factory, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Uniforms were sent to the WaC [Womens Army Auxiliary Corps] clothing stores where they were unpacked, measured
Sorting uniforms at the WaC clothing store, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: UnknownSorting uniforms at the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps clothing store, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Uniforms were sent to the WaC clothing stores where they were unpacked, measured, tested
Mechanics of the Royal Flying Corps, Farnborough, First World War, 1915, (1933). Creator: UnknownMechanics of the Royal Flying Corps, Farnborough, First World War, 1915, (1933). Members of the RFC which was later merged with the Royal Naval Air Service to form the Royal Air Force
Dr. Macaura... addressing a recruiting rally, c1915, (1933). Creator: UnknownDr. Macaura...addressing a recruiting rally, c1915, (1933). Dr. Macaura, who had raised a considerable amount of money for our mine sweepers, addressing a recruiting rally from the salvaged boat
The sinking of the Lusitania, May 1915, (1933). Creator: UnknownThe sinking of the Lusitania, May 1915, (1933). Scene outside the Cunard offices in London, which were besieged by friends and relatives of those known to be on board
Hauling up one of the Lusitanias boats, Ireland, May 1915, (1933). Creator: UnknownHauling up one of the Lusitanias boats, Ireland, May 1915, (1933). The sinking of the Lusitania : on 7 May 1915, the RMS Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine off the south of Ireland
Weaving baskets for artillery shells, Nottingham, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Factory workers making packaging out of cane or willow, for the safe transport of shells to the front
Wounded soldiers in pottery class... Devon, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: UnknownWounded British soldiers in pottery class, Seale Hague Military Hospital, Devon, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933)....soldiers found time hanging dreadfully heavy on their hands
British soldiers synchronising their watches on the front line, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Punctuality was no longer the " Courtesy of Kings" in Edward VIIs phrase
The Footballers Battalion, London, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: UnknownThe Footballers Battalion, London, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Enthusiasts of football formed a unit of their own during the opening stages of the War
Internment camp for enemy aliens, Newbury, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: UnknownInternment camp for enemy aliens, Newbury, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). The problem of housing interned enemy aliens became acute chiefly because every suitable open space was required for
A group of refugee field-workers at a cafe in Paris, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933)....they were in demand for the harvest owing to the number of men called up under French conscription
Royal navy cutter about to examine a ships papers, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Ceaseless vigil was maintained on the high seas by Britains sailors
Commander Peary - Conquest of the Pole, 1909, (1933). Creator: UnknownCommander Peary - Conquest of the Pole, 1909, (1933). Portrait of Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), American naval officer and explorer who claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole on 6 April
Wounded German prisoners are cared for by the Red Cross, France, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). French Red Cross organisations took charge of the German wounded prisoners left behind
An ambulance driving into Charing Cross Hospital with casualties... London, 1914, (1933)An ambulance driving into Charing Cross Hospital with casualties from the bloody battle at Mons, London, 1914, (1933). Crowds watching ambulances carrying injured British soldiers from the Belgian
A Scene at a French port, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Robert WestonA Scene at a French port, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Wounded British soldiers are stretchered onto ships from Red Cross ambulances, and taken back to England for treatment
The Kaisers proclamation of war against Britain... Berlin, Germany, 4 August 1914, (1933)The Kaisers proclamation of war against Britain is read out by military authorities, Berlin, Germany, 4 August 1914, (1933)
Hoch the Kaiser! : cheering crowds in the streets, Berlin, Germany, 4 August 1914, (1933). Pictures of the two Kaisers, Wilhelm II of Germany and Franz Josef of Austria
Crowds waiting outside Downing Street in London for news about... war, July 1914, (1933)Crowds waiting outside Downing Street in London for news about whether Britain is going to war, July 1914, (1933). Shall It Be War or Peace
Territorials from Summer Camp - Terriers marching easy over Westminster Bridge, 1914-1918, (1933). British soldiers from the Territorial Army marching through the streets of London
Territorials from Summer Camp - Terriers entraining at Waterloo, 1914-1918, (1933). British soldiers from the Territorial Army boarding trains at Waterloo Station in London
Screen-Stars On Location, 1914, (1933). Creator: UnknownScreen-Stars On Location, 1914, (1933). A group of actors pose on set during the making of a comedy for British and Colonial Films (B&C). From " The Pageant of the Century"
Charlie Chaplin, 1914, (1933). Creator: UnknownCharlie Chaplin, 1914, (1933). British actor, producer, writer and director Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) in a still from the silent film comedy " Recreation", (1914)
London in Peril of Starvation, 1912, (1933). Creator: T E JoyLondon in Peril of Starvation, 1912, (1933). London dockers went on strike when Lord Devonport, head of the Port of London Authority, refused to agree to their demands
The Run on the Birkbeck Bank, 1910, (1933). Creator: UnknownThe Run on the Birkbeck Bank, 1910, (1933). The Birkbeck Bank began trading as the Birkbeck Building Society and Birkbeck Freehold Land Society in 1851
The ship Montrose - Wireless Telegraphy Used To Catch A Murderer, 1910, (1933). CreatorThe ship Montrose - Wireless Telegraphy Used To Catch A Murderer, 1910, (1933). Murderer Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen and his lover, Ethel le Neve, were arrested on board the Atlantic liner Montrose
Crowds waving off troops leaving to fight in the First World, War, Britain, 1914, (1935). Only when it came to saying good-bye as the troop-train drew out did the grim reality that this might be a
Rally Round the Flag: Every Fit Man Wanted, 1914, (1935). Creator: UnknownRally Round the Flag: Every Fit Man Wanted, 1914, (1935). Recruiting poster appealing to British men to join up and fight in the First World War
Admiral Jellicoe aboard HMS Iron Duke, 1914, (1935). Creator: UnknownAdmiral Jellicoe aboard HMS Iron Duke, 1914, (1935). Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe (1859-1935) was in command of the Grand Fleet
Edward Carson making a speech, 1912, (1935). Creator: UnknownEdward Carson making a speech, 1912, (1935). Sir Edward Carson was the powerful leader of the Ulstermen who did not want a separate Government
French President Raymond Poincare with Edward, Prince of Wales, at Portsmouth, June 1913, (1935). Poincare reviewing the guard of honour on a visit to England
General William Booth, c1910, (1935). Creator: UnknownGeneral William Booth, c1910, (1935). Portrait of William Booth, evangelical social worker and founder of the Salvation Army. Booth (1829-1912) founded a Christian Mission in London in 1865
People waiting for news of the Titanic... New York City, USA, April 1912, (1935)People waiting for news of the Titanic outside the White Star line offices at 9 Broadway, New York City, USA, April 1912, (1935)
Wireless operator... RMS Titanic, 1912, (1935). Creator: UnknownWireless operator Harold Bride being questioned about SOS messages sent during the sinking of RMS Titanic, 1912, (1935). The wireless operator is undergoing examination as to the time the SOS
RMS Titanic and lifeboats, 1912, (1935). Creator: UnknownRMS Titanic and lifeboats, 1912, (1935). A number of the ill-fated Titanic White Star liners boats which in the general panic that ensued were never used
Mr. and Mrs. George Lansbury in 1910, (1935). Creator: UnknownMr. and Mrs. George Lansbury in 1910, (1935). Portrait of British politician George Lansbury (1859-1940) and his wife Elizabeth (1861-1933)
David Lloyd George and his wife Margaret, 1910, (1935). Creator: UnknownDavid Lloyd George and his wife Margaret, 1910, (1935). British Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George (1863-1945), and his wife Margaret Lloyd George (nee Owen, 1864-1941). Mr
The Edwards Rhomboidal biplane, c1911, (1935). Creator: UnknownThe Edwards Rhomboidal biplane, c1911, (1935). The Edwards Rhomboidal was an unusually shaped early British aircraft designed by E.W. Edwards. It was tested at Brooklands in 1911
Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus, London, c1910, (1935). Creator: UnknownStatue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus, London, c1910, (1935). Busy thoroughfare in the centre of London, with the London Pavilion theatre on the left
Traffic and pedestrians in Trafalgar Square, London, 1935. Creator: UnknownTraffic and pedestrians in Trafalgar Square, London, 1935. The last word in traffic control: Belisha Beacons, traffic lights, pedestrian safety lanes, and now - the 30 mph limit in built-up areas
Traffic jam on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1935. Creator: UnknownTraffic jam on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1935. A typical " hold-up" scene...showing an unbroken line of trams right across the bridge
Taxi cab with gas-bag device on specially fitted roof, 1914-1918, (1935). Creator: UnknownTaxi cab with gas-bag device on specially fitted roof, 1914-1918, (1935). During the War years there was an acute petrol shortage
Regent Street, London, 1912, (1935). Creator: UnknownRegent Street, London, 1912, (1935). Leisurely Days in Regent Street...long before traffic had become a problem. Although petrol-driven vehicles were fast ousting the horse-drawn types
Horse brakes, 1913, (1935). Creator: UnknownHorse brakes, 1913, (1935). A Popular Trip by Road...for trips to the coast and for week-end " outings" the horse brake was an accepted means of travel
Hansom cab, c1910, (1935). Creator: UnknownHansom cab, c1910, (1935). The hansom cab was a popular form of conveyance in London. From " The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd
David Lloyd George, 1935. Creator: UnknownDavid Lloyd George, 1935. British Liberal politician David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor (1863-1945), with his dogs