Volunteer Collection (page 6)

Free Meals for Londons Poorest Citizens: The Scene at a Daily Graphic Soup Kitchen
ILN175285 Free Meals for Londons Poorest Citizens: The Scene at a Daily Graphic Soup Kitchen, 1910 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Kingston-Jones

The Artists Rifles in Camp, 1884 (oil on canvas)
2975503 The Artists Rifles in Camp, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Merry, Godfrey Pitney (1861-1950); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

U for Uhlan (Saxony). V for Volunteers (Fusiliers, Artillery, Infantry, Rifles and Engineers), 1889 (chromolitho)
5926036 U for Uhlan (Saxony). V for Volunteers (Fusiliers, Artillery, Infantry, Rifles and Engineers), 1889 (chromolitho) by Buck, A.G. and Reynolds, P.W

Presentation cornet, 15th Yorkshire (North Riding) Rifle Volunteers Band, 1863 (cornet)
5928797 Presentation cornet, 15th Yorkshire (North Riding) Rifle Volunteers Band, 1863 (cornet) by Higham, J. (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Presentation cornet)

Presentation cornet, 15th Yorkshire (North Riding) Rifle Volunteers Band, 1863 (cornet)
5928792 Presentation cornet, 15th Yorkshire (North Riding) Rifle Volunteers Band, 1863 (cornet) by Higham, J. (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Presentation cornet)

Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c. 1815-16 (opaque w / c on paper)
5973724 Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c.1815-16 (opaque w/c on paper) by Khan, Ghulam Ali (fl.1820s) (family of) (attr)

Pattern 1803 Light Infantry sword, 82nd Regiment of Foot (Prince of Waless Volunteers) (metal)
5923480 Pattern 1803 Light Infantry sword, 82nd Regiment of Foot (Prince of Waless Volunteers) (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Pattern 1803 Light Infantry sword, 82nd Regiment of Foot (Prince of Waless Volunteers) (metal)
5923479 Pattern 1803 Light Infantry sword, 82nd Regiment of Foot (Prince of Waless Volunteers) (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Victoria Cross, Assistant Magistrate Ross Lowis Mangles, Bengal Civil Service, Indian Mutiny, 30 July 1857 (metal)
5926814 Victoria Cross, Assistant Magistrate Ross Lowis Mangles, Bengal Civil Service, Indian Mutiny, 30 July 1857 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Volunteer Firemans Cap, 1938. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Volunteer Firemans Cap, 1938

Socket bayonet, Thoresby Volunteers, Nottinghamshire, 1803 circa (metal)
5926943 Socket bayonet, Thoresby Volunteers, Nottinghamshire, 1803 circa (metal) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Socket bayonet, Thoresby Volunteers)

Shadow Figures (engraving)
3627617 Shadow Figures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shadow Figures. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

The Race for the "America"Cup, among the Yachts previous to the Contest between the "Volunteer"and
1046178 The Race for the " America" Cup, among the Yachts previous to the Contest between the " Volunteer" and " Thistle" (engraving) by Rogers

Polish insurgents, 1794 (engraving)
957985 Polish insurgents, 1794 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish insurgents, 1794. National guard, volunteer on foot, cavalryman)

The True and Diverting History of the Tiger and the Carrier (chromolitho)
1063345 The True and Diverting History of the Tiger and the Carrier (chromolitho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Promotional poster appealing for 100, 000 men to volunteer for service in the war (engraving)
584637 Promotional poster appealing for 100, 000 men to volunteer for service in the war (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sham Fight at Brighton (engraving)
2773500 The Sham Fight at Brighton (engraving) by Palmer, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sham Fight at Brighton)

In Petrograd (colour litho)
2808599 In Petrograd (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Petrograd. Governor Gen Pelozoff reviews the first detachment of women volunteers)

A Serbian heroine (colour litho)
2779882 A Serbian heroine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Serbian heroine)

The sailor boy offers to join the navy (colour litho)
2801143 The sailor boy offers to join the navy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sailor boy offers to join the navy)

Volunteers for British Army during the Boer War
A batch of potential recruits drawn up in front of the recruiting Depot at St Georges Barracks, London. Photograph showing the average representation of the youth of the British Nation

Carte de Visite, Lieutenant Stephen A. Swails, c. 1863 (b / w photo)
2905953 Carte de Visite, Lieutenant Stephen A. Swails, c.1863 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

General Strike - Policeman riding with volunteer bus drivers. The barbed wire on the bonnet is to stop protestors damaging the engine. The strike lasted 9 days between 4th and 12th May, 1926

Photograph of Volunteer Arms, Lyme Regis, Dorset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Volunteer Inn, Honiton, Devon. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Volunteer PH, Poplar, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1939

Photograph of Volunteer PH, Brixton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Volunteer PH, Baker Street, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

An Old Song, by Andrew Laing (colour litho)
1605510 An Old Song, by Andrew Laing (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Song, by Andrew Laing)

Cupid hits the centre of the target. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid surveys the target. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid takes the oath of allegiance. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid picks up his matchlock musket. Assumes his firelock. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned

Cupid advances to the altar of loyalty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid relinquishes his bow and arrows and deposits them with the British standard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth

Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned

Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned

Cupid deposits his banner in the temple of Minerva. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer

Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column. Exercising his drum, having placed his banner in safety. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by

Regency actor John Emery singing John Grouse
Popular Regency actor John Emery singing the comic song John Grouse and Mother Goose at Covent Garden Theatre, London, 1808

Marmaduke Marshall, Confederate Army Soldier (b / w photo)
PNP277159 Marmaduke Marshall, Confederate Army Soldier (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marshall)

York Light Infantry Volunteers, a Serjeant of Morning Parade Dress, A Private on Duty
NAM254146 York Light Infantry Volunteers, a Serjeant of Morning Parade Dress, A Private on Duty, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812

Royal Scottish Volunteer Review - Edinburgh, Scotland - 18th September, 1905. Spectators on St. Anthonys Brae and the Haggis Knowe. Date: 1905

Personalities at the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve banquet caricatured by Fred May. Pictured are C. I. H. Concannon, Charles Hipwood, Lord Chelmsford, Air Vice Marshal Sir Philip Garrie

The London Scottish Volunteers, from The Illustrated London News
BAL127823 The London Scottish Volunteers, from The Illustrated London News, 7th September 1881 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

United Irishmen in Training, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1798 (aquatint)
NCO189716 United Irishmen in Training, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1798 (aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Gorget, Balteagh Volunteers, 1785 circa (metal)
5920279 Gorget, Balteagh Volunteers, 1785 circa (metal) by British School, (18th Century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Gorget of the Balteagh Volunteers, 1785 circa)

Portraits of the winners of a beauty contest for British women workers of the First World War organised by the Daily
6015408 Portraits of the winners of a beauty contest for British women workers of the First World War organised by the Daily Mirror newspaper (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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"Volunteer: A Legacy of Courage and Service" In the tumultuous history of our world, the spirit of volunteerism has shone brightly through various chapters. From the UVF - Ulster Volunteer Force Poster to Gun Running by Ulster Volunteer Force, individuals have stepped forward selflessly to protect their communities and fight for what they believe in. During WW2, brave souls like the AFS despatch rider and messenger risked their lives on the frontlines, ensuring vital messages reached those who needed them most. The Acton Volunteer Fire Brigade with appliances battled against raging flames during the Blitz in London, embodying resilience amidst chaos. Even in times of civil unrest such as the CIVIL WAR: UNION SOLDIER era, volunteers like Union soldiers armed themselves with rifles and bayonets to defend their nation's unity. Their unwavering dedication captured in a photograph from c1862 serves as a testament to their sacrifice. Women too played an integral role during wartime; Women of Britain - World War Two poster stands as a reminder that female volunteers contributed significantly towards victory. Similarly, World War I recruitment posters called upon men from all walks of life to join forces for a common cause. The Royal Proclamation 1914 echoed throughout nations, inspiring countless individuals to become part of something greater than themselves. Organizations like First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY) provided essential medical aid on battlefields where every second counted. Through powerful recruitment posters urging citizens into action, societies rallied together under one banner – volunteerism. These images served not only as calls for help but also symbols representing unity and strength during challenging times. From UVF gun runners protecting their community's interests to courageous firefighters battling infernos or soldiers defending freedom – these diverse examples remind us that volunteering is more than just lending a hand; it is an embodiment of bravery and selflessness etched into our collective memory forever.