Encouraging Collection

Michael O leary Poster
Recruitment poster from WWI encouraging men to join an Irish regiment and emulate the bravery of their fellow countryman, Sergeant Michael O Leary VC

Territorial Army Poster
A recruitment poster for encouraging new recruits to enlist in the British Territorial Army, stressing the camaraderie of being one of the Lads of the Village

How Piper Laidlaw won the Victoria Cross on September 25, 1915, (c1920). Creator
How Piper Laidlaw won the Victoria Cross on September 25, 1915, (c1920). Playing the 7th Kings Own Scottish Borderers out of their trenches at the Battle of Loos in the midst of the gas attack

Boadicea (As Forrest)
BOADICEA (or Boudicca) Queen of the Iceni, encouraging the Britons to defend their country against the Romans

Poster, Your King and Country Need You, Enlist Now. Encouraging people to join up and fight in the First World War. circa 1914-1915

Poster encouraging people to eat more fish
Poster encouraging people to Eat More Fish. More than half the catch is sold as fried fish. A range of people, including two children, in a fish and chip shop

Save Food Poster / Wwi
Poster depicting a British soldier encouraging those on the home front to save food in response to food shortages due to German U-boat targeting of British merchant ships

Save Food / Wwi Poster
A First World War poster encouraging people to save food, featuring a sailor about to embark for war on a battle ship

War Bonds Poster Wwi
World War One poster encouraging the public to do their bit by buying National war bonds to help fund the war effort

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). The British Queen Boudicca (or Boadicea) of the Iceni encourages her soldiers to fight the Romans

Tanks / War Bonds Poster
World War One poster featuring a tank, encouraging the public to buy war bonds to help fund the war effort

Advert for the Ministry of Food 1940
The weeks food facts No. 6. If you eat more than you need, you are wasting food as surely as if you had thrown it away. So eat what you need, but no more. Buy wisely and cater strictly

Advert for recruiting women for the WaF 1941
You ought to be driving in the WaF. Recruitment of women for The Womens Auxiliary Air Force. Conscription of women did not begin until 1941

Ministry of Labour poster
Poster for the Ministry of Labour, encouraging people to use the Employment Exchange Service for all agricultural jobs

Esperanto Stamp
A stamp encouraging postmen to learn Esperanto - the International Helplanguage

Pensinular War: Siege of Saragossa (Zaragoza) 16 June - 13 August 1808. Engraving after David Wilkie
536040 Pensinular War: Siege of Saragossa (Zaragoza) 16 June - 13 August 1808. Engraving after David Wilkie; (add.info.: Maria Augustin, Maid of Sarogossa)

Peninsular War: Siege of Saragosa (Zaragoza) 16 June-13 August 1808. Wood engraving
536457 Peninsular War: Siege of Saragosa (Zaragoza) 16 June-13 August 1808. Wood engraving.; (add.info.: Maria Augustin, Maid of Sarogossa)

Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in Vosges region of France
530193 Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in Vosges region of France, encouraging his parishioners to construct road to decrease their isolation

Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in Vosges region of France
530192 Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in Vosges region of France, encouraging his parishioners to construct road to decrease their isolation

Kilties enter 71st Regt. Armory, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Kilties enter 71st Regt. Armory, July 1917. Canadian Highlander soldiers (Kilties) entering the 71st Regiment Armory, Park Avenue (between East 33rd and 4th streets), New York City

Kilties in New York, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Kilties in New York, July 1917. Canadian Highlander soldiers and band marching in New York City. The Highlander regiments were in the United States in July of 1917 for "British Recruiting

The Geisha Umekichi Imploring Nakajima Seibi to Part from Her and Return to His Studies, 1875. Series: The Postal News, No. 463

The Geisha Umekichi Imploring Nakajima Seibi to Leave Her and Return to His Studies, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Geisha Umekichi Imploring Nakajima Seibi to Leave Her and Return to His Studies, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 463

The Osaka Youth Who Regained His Speech after His Father's Death, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Osaka Youth Who Regained His Speech after His Father's Death, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 651

Mother and Child, 1898. Creator: Ogata Gekko
Mother and Child, Late 1898. From Customs of Women. New Year's Shrine Visit

The Emergence of Kaushiki, Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), c1750 or earlier. Creator: Unknown
The Emergence of Kaushiki, Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), c1750 or earlier

The Dance, 1870. Creator: Aime Gabriel Adolphe Bourgoin
The Dance, 1870

A Merry Christmas and Sit Down and Partake; Christmas 1853, 1853. Creator: Unknown
A Merry Christmas and Sit Down and Partake; Christmas 1853, 1853. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 19ème arrondissement de la Ville... 1880
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 19eme arrondissement de la Ville de Paris : Ceres - L'Abondance encourageant le Travail, 1880

Proclamation to the army, 13 October 1805, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Proclamation to the army, 13 October 1805, (1921). Proclamation a l armee. Address by the Emperor Napoleon to his troops at Pfaffenhofen in Germany

Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni... (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni. (Animating the Britons to defend their country against the Romans), (mid 19th century). Boudicca (c25-62 AD), queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe

Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) female and young in the mud, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. February

Chao Hsia visiting the fields, encouraging people to plant Mulberry trees. Chinese Painting from series about the beneficient governor Chao Hsia, a wise mandarin and perfect Confucian official

Advert for Shirley Wools, with encouraging before and after illustrations Date: 1920s

Spanish Civil War. Jovenes sindicalistas! Madrid esta en peligro! (Syndicalist youth! Madrid is in danger!). Propaganda poster from the Republican side encouraging Madrid's defense

Robert Blum 1807 1848 German Radical Politician
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MOONLIT CHURCHYARD
The full moon shines on a churchyard, encouraging the dead to rise from their graves and scare passing villagers till cockcrow sends them scurrying back... Date: circa 1870

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
543043 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. by Draner, Renard Jules (1833-1926); (add.info)

Bishop Odo Urges on the Young Soldiers, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR154190 Bishop Odo Urges on the Young Soldiers, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

"Go it, Sal!"(engraving)
3101286 " Go it, Sal!" (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Go it, Sal!")

France triumphant encouraging the Sciences and the Arts during the war, 1794 (oil on canvas)
698768 France triumphant encouraging the Sciences and the Arts during the war, 1794 (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); 65.3x84.3 cm; Bibliotheque Paul-Marmottan

Lloyd George telling British Trade, symbolised by a goose, to get fat again, 1908 (litho)
KDC400201 Lloyd George telling British Trade, symbolised by a goose, to get fat again, 1908 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Verge! (colour litho)
3648211 On the Verge! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Verge)

Alfred inciting the Saxons to resist the Danes (colour litho)
978022 Alfred inciting the Saxons to resist the Danes (colour litho) by Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred inciting the Saxons to resist the Danes)

The curiosities of sport... to laugh (colour litho)
2777894 The curiosities of sport... to laugh (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curiosities of sports... for laughs)

Original Artwork - Holding mistletoe above two mice
Original Artwork - A little girl encouraging two amorous mice, by holding a sprig of mistletoe above their heads! Date: circa 1937

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"Encouraging the Spirit: A Journey Through Time and Motivation" Step into a world of encouragement, where posters speak volumes and ignite passion. From Michael O'Leary's captivating poster urging us to reach for the skies, to the Territorial Army Poster inspiring bravery in every heart, these hints remind us that greatness lies within. Boadicea stands tall as Forrest captures her fierce determination on a poster that encourages resilience against all odds. "Your King and Country Need You, " echoes through time, summoning heroes from every era to rise up and defend what they hold dear. In times of scarcity during WWI, Save Food Posters rally communities together with their powerful message - reminding us that unity can overcome any challenge. The call to eat more fish resonates even today as we strive for healthier choices while honoring our history. War Bonds become symbols of patriotism as we witness Piper Laidlaw's heroic tale of winning the Victoria Cross in 1915. Tanks roll forward alongside War Bonds posters, symbolizing strength in unity - an unwavering reminder that victory is possible when we stand together. Travel back further still to ancient Rome with As Forrest's artwork depicting men being called upon by their leader with the question "Will you follow me?" This timeless plea transcends centuries, reminding us that leadership requires courage and trust. Even amidst World War II's hardships, hope shines through an advert for the Ministry of Food in 1940. It serves as a beacon guiding people towards sustenance and resilience during challenging times. These encouraging hints weave a tapestry connecting generations across time - reminding us that motivation knows no bounds. Let them inspire you to embrace your own journey towards greatness; for within each one of us lies the power to make a difference.