Wanted Collection

Poster for Welsh Guards
Smart men wanted to join the Welsh Guards, pictured here in full uniform during the Changing of the Guard ceremony at St. James Palace

British Military Poster - Inter-war period
Smart Men Wanted, rates of pay for soldiers enlisted or re-enlisted, Scots Guards, on or after 26 October 1925. Coloured chromolithograph recruitment poster after A W Baylis, 1925

Metropolitan Police recruitment poster
A Metropolitan Police recruitment poster, asking for ex-servicemen to apply. There are several hundred vacancies to fill

WW2 recruitment poster, Join the Wrens (Womens Royal Naval Service) and free a man for the Fleet. Printed for HMSO. Date: circa 1940

WW2 Poster -- You are wanted too! Join the ATS
You Are Wanted Too! Join The ATS. Recruitment poster, Auxiliary Territorial Service. Colour photolithograph by unknown artist, published by HMSO

British Military Poster - Inter-war period
Grenadier Guards, smart men wanted. Colour chromolithograph poster after A W Baylis, 1927. Published by HMs Stationery Office

British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
Recruitment poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1920. Associated with the 12th Lancers (Prince of Wales s). Wanted, smart and intelligent young men to join this distinguished regiment

Recruitment poster, Coldstream Guards
Recruitment poster, Smart Men Wanted for the Coldstream Guards, showing rates of pay, with Windsor Castle in the background Date: 1923

British Military Recruitment Poster, WW1
Recruitment poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1914 (c). Associated with Princess Louises Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Recruits wanted. Date: 1914

British Military Recruitment Poster, WW1
Recruitment poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1914 (c). Associated with the Essex Regiment. Recruits are wanted for this regiment, famous in war and sport. Date: 1914

The Great Train Robbery, 8th August 1963. Wanted Poster for Ronald Buster Edwards. Date: 1963

Recruitment poster - British Military
The Royal Munster Fusiliers, 101st and 104th Foot. The Cork, Limerick, Kerry & Clare Regiment. A few smart, respectable young men wanted. Chromolithograph recruitment poster after R Simkin, 1896

The Great Train Robbery, 8th August 1963. Wanted Poster for Bruce Reynolds. 1963

Imperialism Ww1
Napoleon to Edward VII: " I wanted to create a French Empire, you a British one -- now theres going to be a German one!"

Rally Round the Flag: Every Fit Man Wanted, 1914, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Rally 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

Bushmen and sawmill hands wanted. Join the 238th Canadian Forestry Battalion. Poster showing a forester holding a pike and an axe, and a small night scene of logging on a river. Date 1915

Mutoscope postcard - Laden girl in a spot of bother
Help Wanted !! Humorous Mutoscope postcard featuring an attractive young lady in a spot of bother as her pet dog dashes off in the wrong direction (the lead causing a skirt mishap)

Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865 offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865 offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth

Puck: Congratulations, Mr. President; they wanted you. Illustration shows Puck reaching from the Puck Building to the White House to congratulate Theodore Roosevelt for winning the presidential

Pro-German Alsacienne
ALSACE - A pretty Alsacienne and her German boyfriend smile at a wretched French soldier who asks the way to Bordeaux. Germans claimed that Alsace wanted to be part of Germany

Womens Rights / Equality
Wanted - A Girl

Jew[ish] New Year - boy in prayer shawl, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Jew[ish] New Year - boy in prayer shawl, 1911

SAID BIN TAIMUR Sultan of Muscat (later renamed Oman), when Regent. He was Sultan from 1932 to 1970. He wanted to modernise Oman, but the imam opposed this. Date: 1910 - 1972

Recruiting for the British Army for the Boar War 1901
Men at St Martin-in-the-Fields near Trafalgar Square, London, reading a notice-board for recruitment for the British Army attended for the Second Boer War

Wanted Butch Cassidy Poster, Touring Club Hotel, Trelew, The Welsh Settlement, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Along U.S. Highway 99, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Along U.S. Highway 99. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California. ['Cotton Pickers Wanted']

YMCA Volunteers Wanted poster during WW1

YMCA Men wanted appeal during WW1

Letter to Laura Francatelli, RMS Titanic survivor
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Previously unseen letter dated 5th May 1938 on United Artists Studio Corporation, Hollywood notepaper to Titanic First Class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli

Ocean Liners - collection of items
Ocean Liners - Cunard Line ephemera. Passenger lists (First Class), telegrams, letters, luggage labels, first generation photographs of ships. Date: 1920s-1990s

Edinburgh Fire Brigade - silent hand and arm signals
Edinburgh Fire Brigade, photographs showing silent hand and arm signals, outdoor action photographs Captioned, ??Silent orders for the firemen: signals adopted: by the Edinburgh Fire Brigade??

Public Schools Brigade poster, WW1
First World War recruitment poster designed by John Hassall (1868-1948) for the Public School Brigade, Royal Fusiliers, 118th Infantry Brigade

Recruitment poster, Men of London, WW1
Recruitment poster, Men of London, County of London Territorial Battalions, God Save The King, WW1 Date: 1915

Testing Recruits for Boer War 1901
Potential recruits in front of a doctors for a medical to join the Yeomanry in the war in South Africa. Date: February 1901

Political demonstration against Margaret Thatcher
A political demonstration against Margaret Thatcher, with photographs of her on display bearing the words Not Wanted, and another one saying Stop Thatcher Now

Rembrandt's The Mill at the National Gallery, London 1911
Large crowd looking at the Rembrandt painting, The Mill, at the National Gallery, London. At that time the painting was to be sold by Lord Lansdowne, either to the British nation for 95

CARLIST SUPPORTER POSTER
Young and old stand together with pride as members of the Requetes, the Carlist militia movement who wanted a return to a traditionalist ultra- Catholic monarchy Date: 1937

A sign in the Harlem section, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A sign in the Harlem section

Comic postcard, Couple outside brasserie Date: 20th century

Cartoon, Poor Blabby has been given no office
Cartoon, Poor Blabby (Henry Labouchere, Liberal MP) has been given no office. And he wanted it badly, too! 1886

In case they wanted us to play! by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

A smart check summer outfit designed by Dolly Tree for Maureen O?Sullivan in Woman Wanted (1935). Plaid seersucker was the foundation in red, green and yellow over a white background

Adrienne Ames and Joel McCrea in Woman Wanted (1935)
Adrienne Ames wearing a draped gown by Dolly Tree in Woman Wanted (1935) along with Joel McCrea Date: 1935

Maureen O?Sullivan in Woman Wanted (1935)
A smart and simple two-piece suit of rust silk scattered with white polka dots designed by Dolly Tree for Maureen O?Sullivan in Woman Wanted (1935)

Barricade on the Rue de Lechelle, Paris, France
Barricade in the Rue de Lechelle, Paris, France, 28 July 1830. Swiss and Lancers wanted to drill the passage but the intrepid workmen resisted so much that they forced their way back. 1830

Cartoon - Wanted, An Assistant. early 19th century

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"Wanted: Brave Hearts and Strong Souls" In the midst of history's turning points, these captivating posters emerged as beacons of opportunity, summoning individuals to step forward and make a difference. From the Welsh Guards to the Metropolitan Police, from wartime recruitment drives to combating notorious criminals like in The Great Train Robbery, each poster tells a tale of courage and dedication. During the inter-war period, British military posters adorned street corners with their striking imagery. Proudly displaying the valorous Welsh Guards in their resplendent uniforms or showcasing the might of our armed forces, these posters sought out those who were willing to serve their country with unwavering loyalty. Not limited to just military endeavors, law enforcement agencies also sought fresh recruits through eye-catching designs. The Metropolitan Police beckoned for brave souls ready to uphold justice on every corner of London's bustling streets. Their message was clear - only those with an indomitable spirit need apply. As World War II loomed large over Europe's horizon, another iconic poster urged women across Britain to join the Wrens (Women's Royal Naval Service). Encouraging them not only to support but actively participate in defending their nation during its darkest hour. The call for service transcended eras; even during World War I when imperialism held sway over global affairs. Recruitment posters implored young men from all walks of life to enlist in defense of king and country – promising adventure and camaraderie amidst tumultuous times. These powerful images served as reminders that heroes are made by ordinary people answering extraordinary calls. They encapsulate a time when duty prevailed above personal aspirations; where selflessness triumphed over fear. Today we look back at these vintage treasures with awe and admiration for those who heeded such calls. These "wanted" signs forever etched into history remind us that bravery knows no bounds – it is found within everyday individuals who dare greatly when called upon by their nation.