Aimed Collection

Kitchener Poster C. 1915
Your Country Needs You This direct and graphic recruitment poster featuring Lord Kitchener, aimed to command and inspire

Fest / Britain / Guide Cover
The cover of an official guide. Following the war, the festival aimed to raise the nations spirits whilst promoting the best in British art, design and industry. Date: 1951

The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho)
2777534 The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Soldiers)

Entente Cordiale celebrations
The Entente Cordiale between Britain and France aimed to resolve colonial disputes over territories such as Egypt and Morocco

MOVE ON POLICE SATIRE
A cruel satire aimed at the Commissioners of Police, features a skeleton in a policemans uniform moving on a starving, homeless woman and her baby

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, N. A. A. F. I
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. The image shows a Naffy, a woman who works at a canteen aimed to provide food for armed forces servicemen. Date: circa 1940s

Tenterden Hall
A photograph of Tenterden Hall, a school establishment in Hendon, Middlesex, aimed at preparing boys between the age of 7 and 14 for public schooling and the Royal Navy

RMS Titanic - letter, Mabel Francatelli, passenger
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger Mabel Francatelli. A fascinating letter from Mattison, Davey & Rader of New York to Miss Francatelli dated 17 April 1956

Advert for Kinmel School, a boys public school in Denbighshire, aimed at preparing pupils for a career in business. Post-war, it became the site of the Clarendon School for Girls. Date: 1932

Illustration for Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho)
5225015 Illustration for Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nature of Light - Sir William Braggs experiments
The Universe of Light: Factors in " A Fascinating Problem". The Nature of Light - The famous physicist Sir William Braggs experiments at his opening lecture at the Royal Institution - aimed

Nude and Bear, 1901 (oil on canvas)
BRN160532 Nude and Bear, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Guard dog in the British trenches (colour litho)
3095874 Guard dog in the British trenches (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guard dog in the British trenches)

A Well-aimed Boer Shell, an Incident in the Battle of Elands Laagte (litho)
1043307 A Well-aimed Boer Shell, an Incident in the Battle of Elands Laagte (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Well-aimed Boer Shell)

AU BON MARCHE AD 1892
An advertisement for Au Bon Marche, Paris aimed at American travellers Date: 1892

Roasting the rumps
Violent demonstrations in Fleet Street aimed at the Rump parliament. Date: 19th century

WW2 Poster -- Typhus, How Is It Spread?
Information poster on typhus and how it is spread. Colour lithograph, British Army anti-typhus medical information poster, after 2nd Lieutenant Stacey Hopper

A Complex French Satirical Cartoon From The Revolutionary Era Aimed Against English Royal Family. La Charlatan Politiique Ou Le L

First World War Chromolithographic Recruiting Poster Printed In Dublin And Aimed At Convincing Young Irishmen To Join The Army

Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - Shoemaking
Shoemakers department at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline, education and training prior to transportation

Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - Dining Hall
Dining hall at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline, education and training prior to transportation

Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - Cell
A cell at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline, education and training prior to transportation. Date: circa 1847

St Annes Laundry Home, Yiewsley, Middlesex
St Annes Laundry Home, Yiewsley, was aimed at the care of girls who were morally weak and unfit for service. Date: circa 1913

Lecture on Astronomy, Paris
The Robin Theatre in Paris hosting a mid nineteenth century lecture aimed at attracting young people to the enigmatic branch of natural science astronomy. Date: 1864

President Jefferson defending the Embargo and Non-Intercourse Acts aimed at damaging French and British economies, closing American ports to them

Emily Harriet Elizabeth Ayckbowm founded the Church Extension Association which aimed to make the Anglican church more accessible, particularly to the poor and those of limited education. Date: 1870s

Ralph Bernal-Osborne
RALPH BERNAL-OSBORNE politician, noted for his wit which he aimed impartially at his fellow Liberals or the opposing party. Date: 1808 - 1882

City of London Inst 1839
LITERARY & SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION Aimed at the intellectual improvement of professional people Date: 1839

Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - Uniforms
Staff and inmate uniforms at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline

Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - School room
Partitioned classroom seating at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline

Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight
A cell at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline, education and training prior to transportation. Date: circa 1847

Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - Chapel
Interior of chapel at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline, education and training prior to transportation

WW1 - Indian maxim section awaiting the enemy, Suez Canal
WW1 - An Indian maxim section helping to defend Egypt against the Turks. The three Indians are positioned on baron land, awaiting their enemy

Sopwith Triplane following on the heels of the Pup, the Triplane was aimed at providing the maximum agility and did

Womens War Work WW1 Ploughing
Lithograph by A.S Hartrick (Archibald Standish Hartrick 1864-1950) entitled, Womens Work: On the Land Ploughing Two women undertaking agricultural work as they replaced men on active service as part

Womens War Work WW1 Bus Conductress
Lithograph by A.S Hartrick (Archibald Standish Hartrick 1864-1950) entitled Womens Work: In the Towns - A Bus Conductress

London Temperance Hospital, Hampstead Road, Euston
Londons Temperance Hospital, first opened in 1873, moved in 1885 to this site on Hampstead Road. It aimed to treat patients without the use of medicinal alcohol at a time when stimulants such as

Lincoln Home 1867 Hand-colored lithograph Image
Artokoloro

Mirror Japans Nobility Emperor Meiji Wife
Artokoloro

Lord J. Russell Proposing his Measure on the Papal Aggression: the only Retrograde
LORD J. RUSSELL PROPOSING HIS MEASURE ON THE PAPAL AGGRESSION: The only retrograde step I propose to take is that natural action of a man who finds that a blow is aimed at his head

Hunters in a river in a mountainous landscape, attributed to Herman Saftleven, 1626 - 1685

Allegory of Justice as patron of the arts, Gilles Demarteau, 1732 - 1776

Sea chart of the coast of Congo and Angola, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1683 - 1799

Poster for of The Emperors New Clothes by the Federal Youth Theatre, Ohio, 1937. Federal Theatre Project, part of Franklin Roosevelts New Deal, aimed to use unemployed actors

Lord J. Russell Proposing his Measure on the Papal Aggression: the only Retrograde
LORD J. RUSSELL PROPOSING HIS MEASURE ON THE PAPAL AGGRESSION: The only retrograde step I propose to take is that natural action of a man who finds that a blow is aimed at his head

The Quintain
The last surviving QUINTAIN on the village green at Offham, Kent, England. Tilting the quintain was a game played on horseback, with lances aimed at the perforated end. Date: Medieval

Hudson Eight Saloon De Luxe, aimed at the family who are ready to spend a few hundred pounds more. Date: 1937

Dr Barnardos children migrating to Canada
A group of boys from one of Dr Barnardos homes onboard ship as they emigrate from Britain to Canada. Such emigration schemes aimed to give orphaned or abandoned children new lives in Canada

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"Aimed: A Glimpse into History's Captivating Moments" Step back in time with the Kitchener Poster C. 1915, a powerful symbol of patriotism during World War I that urged men to enlist and fight for their country. Experience the festive spirit of Britain through the vibrant cover of Fest Guide, showcasing the lively celebrations of Entente Cordiale, a historic agreement between France and Britain. Witness The Snow Soldiers as they engage in combat with enemy scouts on skis, depicted in a captivating colour lithograph that captures the intensity of war. Discover Move On Police Satire, an intriguing glimpse into social commentary and humor from bygone eras that poked fun at authority figures. Uncover the resilience and strength of "The Girls Of Today" during World War II through N. A. A. F. I's advert, highlighting their crucial role in supporting troops while preparing for future careers. Transport yourself to Tenterden Hall, where elegance meets grandeur. Explore its rich history and architectural beauty dating back to a bygone era. Delve into Mabel Francatelli's heartfelt letter aboard RMS Titanic, offering poignant insights into life onboard before tragedy struck this iconic ship. Explore an advertisement for Kinmel School - Denbighshire's prestigious boys' public school aimed at shaping young minds for successful business careers; later transformed into Clarendon School for Girls post-war. Learn about Typhus and how it spreads through an informative WW2 poster designed to educate people about this dangerous disease during wartime conditions. Immerse yourself in timeless fashion illustrations capturing trends from yesteryears; witness how style has evolved throughout history yet remains eternally fascinating. Peek inside Parkhurst Prison on Isle of Wight as inmates skillfully craft shoes - a testament to human ingenuity even within confinement walls.