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"From military recruitment to paying rent: Exploring the diverse meanings of 'pay' throughout history" British Military Poster - Inter-war period

Background imagePay Collection: A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century 1791 (engraving)

A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century 1791 (engraving)
7234862 A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century.. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePay Collection: Full dress coatee worn by Captain Erasmus Goodwin, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, c

Full dress coatee worn by Captain Erasmus Goodwin, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, c. 1813 (coatee)
5929192 Full dress coatee worn by Captain Erasmus Goodwin, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, c.1813 (coatee) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imagePay Collection: Cocked hat, 1813 circa (fur)

Cocked hat, 1813 circa (fur)
5926510 Cocked hat, 1813 circa (fur) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Cocked hat, 1813 circa)

Background imagePay Collection: Play or Pay, foaled 1791 (b / w photo)

Play or Pay, foaled 1791 (b / w photo)
7163358 Play or Pay, foaled 1791 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play or Pay, foaled 1791)

Background imagePay Collection: British soldiers of the 1st Grenadier Guards receiving their pay (colour litho)

British soldiers of the 1st Grenadier Guards receiving their pay (colour litho)
7153957 British soldiers of the 1st Grenadier Guards receiving their pay (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePay Collection: Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving)

Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving)
7188295 Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White)

Background imagePay Collection: Celery (colour litho)

Celery (colour litho)
7151084 Celery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePay Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving)
7197002 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag

Background imagePay Collection: The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving)

The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving)
7177981 The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot)

Background imagePay Collection: The Company Shop in South Wales (b / w photo)

The Company Shop in South Wales (b / w photo)
3627468 The Company Shop in South Wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Company Shop in South Wales)

Background imagePay Collection: Independent Labour (colour litho)

Independent Labour (colour litho)
3641727 Independent Labour (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Independent Labour. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: Fred M.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePay Collection: Gustave Dores Don Quixote: 'I have nothing to do with all this, 'cried the innkeeper;'pay your

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "I have nothing to do with all this, "cried the innkeeper;"pay your
6008334 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " I have nothing to do with all this, " cried the innkeeper; " pay your reckoning" (engraving) by Dore

Background imagePay Collection: Irish Sketches, how not to pay the Rent (engraving)

Irish Sketches, how not to pay the Rent (engraving)
1057235 Irish Sketches, how not to pay the Rent (engraving) by Walker, Francis S. (1848-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Sketches, how not to pay the Rent)

Background imagePay Collection: With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland (engraving)

With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland (engraving)
1041008 With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland)

Background imagePay Collection: 'Bounders Abroad', English People who are disliked on the Continent (engraving)

"Bounders Abroad", English People who are disliked on the Continent (engraving)
1051091 " Bounders Abroad", English People who are disliked on the Continent (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePay Collection: From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving)

From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving)
1047754 From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog)

Background imagePay Collection: Le Quart d heure de Rabelais (chromolitho)

Le Quart d heure de Rabelais (chromolitho)
961310 Le Quart d heure de Rabelais (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Quart d heure de Rabelais. French expression meaning time to pay)

Background imagePay Collection: An Unpopular Peace Advocate, mobbing Senor Silvela (litho)

An Unpopular Peace Advocate, mobbing Senor Silvela (litho)
1063533 An Unpopular Peace Advocate, mobbing Senor Silvela (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unpopular Peace Advocate, mobbing Senor Silvela)

Background imagePay Collection: An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons

An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho)
2814773 An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePay Collection: Comic postcard, The Price of a Kiss Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, The Price of a Kiss Date: 20th century

Background imagePay Collection: Comic postcard, Scotsman discusses runners training

Comic postcard, Scotsman discusses runners training Date: 20th century

Background imagePay Collection: Comic postcard, Scotsmen discuss football match

Comic postcard, Scotsmen discuss football match Date: 20th century

Background imagePay Collection: Comic postcard, Scotsman and taxi driver Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scotsman and taxi driver Date: 20th century

Background imagePay Collection: Comic postcard, Scotsman outside barbers shop Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scotsman outside barbers shop Date: 20th century

Background imagePay Collection: Comic postcard, Advantages of the army - The Redcap Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Advantages of the army - The Redcap Date: early 20th century

Background imagePay Collection: Timon bestowed upon their captain the gold to pay his soldiers (litho)

Timon bestowed upon their captain the gold to pay his soldiers (litho)
2794837 Timon bestowed upon their captain the gold to pay his soldiers (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePay Collection: Comic postcard, Stone Age Lyons Cafe Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Stone Age Lyons Cafe Date: 20th century

Background imagePay Collection: Comic postcard, Two men drinking in a pub

Comic postcard, Two men drinking in a pub. You don t pay for drinks in this pub, you just sign the poison book! Date: 20th century

Background imagePay Collection: Comic postcard, four Scotsmen spending a penny

Comic postcard, four Scotsmen spending a penny Date: 20th century

Background imagePay Collection: The Spanish-American War, the American Mobilisation at Tampa, Scenes of Camp Life (litho)

The Spanish-American War, the American Mobilisation at Tampa, Scenes of Camp Life (litho)
1615714 The Spanish-American War, the American Mobilisation at Tampa, Scenes of Camp Life (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Background imagePay Collection: The German Chicago, by Mark Twain (litho)

The German Chicago, by Mark Twain (litho)
1603573 The German Chicago, by Mark Twain (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Chicago, by Mark Twain)

Background imagePay Collection: The War, Field Telegraphy (litho)

The War, Field Telegraphy (litho)
1599226 The War, Field Telegraphy (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Field Telegraphy)

Background imagePay Collection: Bury Street, St James

Bury Street, St James
This street has been said to derive its name from William Berry, who at the time of his death in 1735 was described as a half pay Officer, and Landlord of most of Berry Street St. Jamess. Date: 1875

Background imagePay Collection: Pay Attention, (oil on canvas)

Pay Attention, (oil on canvas)
650874 Pay Attention, (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 41.3x33. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pay Attention. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on canvas

Background imagePay Collection: Advert for a theatre production, Cheer Up

Advert for a theatre production, Cheer Up. circa 1920

Background imagePay Collection: Early struggles 1858

Early struggles 1858
Interior scene of a city dwellings, in the harsh winter months with snow on the rooftops outside and few coal on the grate, a family have got behind in their rent and a broker has come round

Background imagePay Collection: Cartoon, Little birds who can sing

Cartoon, Little birds who can sing and don t sing must not be surprised if they have to pay fifty pounds sometimes. John Sims Reeves (1821-1900), operatic, oratorio and ballad singer

Background imagePay Collection: African labourers lined up to receive their wages

African labourers lined up to receive their wages
African labourers on a farm or plantation lined up to receive their wages. Date: 1950s

Background imagePay Collection: Cartoon by Gillray, a poor man goes hungry

Cartoon by Gillray, a poor man goes hungry - wages were low and food prices were high, thanks to foreign wars, corn duty and a bad harvest. 1790s

Background imagePay Collection: Witchcraft in the 16th century, a Witch selling some philtres

Witchcraft in the 16th century, a Witch selling some philtres
CHT163098 Witchcraft in the 16th century, a Witch selling some philtres, from Histoire de France by Jules Michelet (1798-1874) c.1900 (colour engraving) by Bombled

Background imagePay Collection: Paysheet, 1851 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Paysheet, 1851 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
NUL175161 Paysheet, 1851 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePay Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency

Ms Fr 2810 f. 45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency
CHT38277 Ms Fr 2810 f.45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Background imagePay Collection: Poster, His Majestys Army, Rates of Pay for Soldiers, WW1

Poster, His Majestys Army, Rates of Pay for Soldiers, WW1
Poster, His Majestys Army, Weekly Rates of Pay for Private Soldiers in the Regular Army and Special Reserve, First World War. 1915

Background imagePay Collection: Patriotic poster, Buy British - To provide your wages

Patriotic poster, Buy British - To provide your wages
To provide your wages some must Buy British - Set a good example yourself. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

Background imagePay Collection: Sketches at the General Register Office, Somerset House (litho)

Sketches at the General Register Office, Somerset House (litho)
1626780 Sketches at the General Register Office, Somerset House (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the General Register Office)

Background imagePay Collection: St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Love

St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Love, Temple of Hymen, promising to pay the entire love of the suppliant, signed by the Governor of the bank, Cupid. Date: 1867

Background imagePay Collection: Buying a wooden horse

Buying a wooden horse
Little girl standing at the counter about to pay the shopkeeper. Date: circa 1904

Background imagePay Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales at Cowes, awaiting the Arrival of the Queen (litho)

The Prince and Princess of Wales at Cowes, awaiting the Arrival of the Queen (litho)
1063579 The Prince and Princess of Wales at Cowes, awaiting the Arrival of the Queen (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"From military recruitment to paying rent: Exploring the diverse meanings of 'pay' throughout history" British Military Poster - Inter-war period: "Serving your country with honor, pay tribute to bravery. " Metropolitan Police recruitment poster: "Join the force, protect and serve while earning a fair pay. " Landlord and Bar Sign: "Cheers. Enjoy good company and great drinks – just don't forget to pay. " British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period: "Answer the call, receive your dues – enlist today. " Advert for Malcolm Campbell 1931: "Witness speed in action. Pay homage to record-breaking achievements. " Highwayman Cottington: "Beware the notorious highwayman. Pay or face his daring escapades. " Royal Engineers unloading ships at Surrey Docks, London, 1940s: "Working tirelessly for victory – their sweat earns them their rightful pay. " 1888 Matchgirls / Besant: "Demanding justice for fair wages – matchgirls unite against exploitation. " Edward VII lying in state, Westminster Hall: "A nation mourns its king; citizens gather to bid farewell and show respect through solemn payment. " Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture: "Sealing an agreement of growth and learning – apprentices pledge dedication as they earn their keep. " Peasant paying rent in the late Middle Ages: "Tilling the land with sweat and sacrifice; peasants fulfill their obligations by paying feudal dues. The Grave of Charles Dickens, Westminster Abbey, 1870:"Honoring a literary giant who brought characters to life through words that paid homage to humanity's struggles. " In this collection of historical moments captured across various mediums such as posters, signs, adverts, and events like funerals or indentureships we witness how 'pay' takes on different connotations over time.