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"Wartime: A Glimpse into the Turmoil and Resilience of History" Winston Churchill making his famous V for Victory sign, 1942: In the face of adversity

Background imageWartime Collection: Carry On, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Carry On, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Carry On, 1941. Men sit in a local pub and follow the governments advice to Keep Calm and Carry On. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWartime Collection: Paper seller down in the underground, London, c. 1940

Paper seller down in the underground, London, c. 1940
Paper seller down in the underground, London. c.1940. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageWartime Collection: The interior of the Grand Hotel, showing the damage done by the bombardment, 1914

The interior of the Grand Hotel, showing the damage done by the bombardment, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageWartime Collection: Winston Churchill in the Cabinet Room of 10 Downing Street, c1940s, (1945)

Winston Churchill in the Cabinet Room of 10 Downing Street, c1940s, (1945). From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

Background imageWartime Collection: The Golden Arrow, S. R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940

The Golden Arrow, S. R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940
The Golden Arrow, S.R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940. The Golden Arrow was a luxury boat train of the Southern Railway and later British Railways

Background imageWartime Collection: Cock O The North Locomotive, L. N. E. R. in the Highlands, 1940

Cock O The North Locomotive, L. N. E. R. in the Highlands, 1940
Cock O The North Locomotive, L.N.E.R. in the Highlands, 1940. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd. London, 1940]

Background imageWartime Collection: The Royal Army Medical Corps at Monchy dressing station, France, World War I, 1914-1918

The Royal Army Medical Corps at Monchy dressing station, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Members of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) attending to wounded coming down the line

Background imageWartime Collection: 25 June 1916 - Serbia Day, French World War I poster, 1916. Artist: Charles Fouqueray

25 June 1916 - Serbia Day, French World War I poster, 1916. Artist: Charles Fouqueray
25 June 1916 - Serbia Day, French World War I poster, 1916. Soldiers and civilians carry their possessions across a snow-covered bridge

Background imageWartime Collection: Bombardment of Bingen, Germany, March 1945

Bombardment of Bingen, Germany, March 1945. Artillery of General Pattons American 3rd Army shelling German positions in the town of Bingen on the Rhine

Background imageWartime Collection: People made homeless by German bombing, Liverpool, World War II, 1941

People made homeless by German bombing, Liverpool, World War II, 1941. Carrying whatever belongings they have been able to salvage

Background imageWartime Collection: Balloon leaving from Gare du Nord, Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870

Balloon leaving from Gare du Nord, Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870
Balloon Ville d Orleans after leaving Gare du Nord at night 24 November 1870, during siege of Paris during Franco-Prussian War

Background imageWartime Collection: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, 1904

Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, 1904. Supervised by the Tsarina and the Dowager Empress, dressings and gowns are being produced to be sent to Russians wounded in the Russo-Japanese War

Background imageWartime Collection: Wartime communications centre HAY03_01_035

Wartime communications centre HAY03_01_035
Royal Naval Cordite Factory, Wareham Road, Holton Heath, Wareham St. Martin, Dorset. A photograph taken during the Second World War showing the interior of the control trench

Background imageWartime Collection: Assemby Rooms Derby, 1941 a42_00929

Assemby Rooms Derby, 1941 a42_00929
DERBY ASSEMBLY ROOMS, MARKET PLACE, DERBY. Derbys old Assembly Rooms viewed from Market Place, converted for use as an Army Recruitment Centre. The old Assembly Rooms opened in 1774

Background imageWartime Collection: Never was so much owed

Never was so much owed
World war two; Battle of Britain propaganda poster. Never was so much owed by so many to so few. This was a wartime speech made by the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on 20 August 1940

Background imageWartime Collection: Russia, Moscow, Izmailovo-area, Stalins Bunker, formerly top secret bunker of World

Russia, Moscow, Izmailovo-area, Stalins Bunker, formerly top secret bunker of World War Two Soviet Leader, desk of Joseph Stalin

Background imageWartime Collection: Recruitment Poster 'Your King and Country Need You', 1914 (colour litho)

Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho)
1199925 Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWartime Collection: March of Civlisation, 1940 (oil on canvas)

March of Civlisation, 1940 (oil on canvas)
1065027 March of Civlisation, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 71.1x101.6 cm; Glasgow Museums

Background imageWartime Collection: British firemen of the wartime National Fire Service fighting a fire during the Blitz, World War II

British firemen of the wartime National Fire Service fighting a fire during the Blitz, World War II
5226745 British firemen of the wartime National Fire Service fighting a fire during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Background imageWartime Collection: Buy A Share In America, 1941 (colour litho)

Buy A Share In America, 1941 (colour litho)
704822 Buy A Share In America, 1941 (colour litho) by Atherton, John Carleton (1900-52); Private Collection; © Galerie Bilderwelt

Background imageWartime Collection: Plundering a Farmhouse, from the series The Miseries of War, 1633 (oil on copper)

Plundering a Farmhouse, from the series The Miseries of War, 1633 (oil on copper)
868252 Plundering a Farmhouse, from the series The Miseries of War, 1633 (oil on copper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 34x24 cm; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageWartime Collection: Fires in the City of London around St Paul's Cathedral during the Blitz, World War II

Fires in the City of London around St Paul's Cathedral during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho)
5226760 Fires in the City of London around St Paul's Cathedral during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Background imageWartime Collection: St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, on fire during the Blitz, World War II, 1941 (colour litho)

St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, on fire during the Blitz, World War II, 1941 (colour litho)
5226756 St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, on fire during the Blitz, World War II, 1941 (colour litho) by Mills, Reginald (1896-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clement Danes Church)

Background imageWartime Collection: Observation post of the wartime British National Fire Service during an air raid, World War II

Observation post of the wartime British National Fire Service during an air raid, World War II, 1940s (colour litho)
5226743 Observation post of the wartime British National Fire Service during an air raid, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Background imageWartime Collection: Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service running from a collapsing building during

Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service running from a collapsing building during the Blitz, World War II
5226754 Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service running from a collapsing building during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Background imageWartime Collection: Victoria Station, London, 1916 (colour litho)

Victoria Station, London, 1916 (colour litho)
443383 Victoria Station, London, 1916 (colour litho) by Jack, Richard (1866-1952) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

Background imageWartime Collection: War Protesters, Washington DC, c. 1940 (b/w photo)

War Protesters, Washington DC, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
3964007 War Protesters, Washington DC, c.1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Background imageWartime Collection: Physical examination for U. S. army, 1917 (b/w photo)

Physical examination for U. S. army, 1917 (b/w photo)
5053977 Physical examination for U.S. army, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United States declared war on Germany in April 1917)

Background imageWartime Collection: Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service inspecting a large bomb crater during

Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service inspecting a large bomb crater during the Blitz, World War II
5226751 Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service inspecting a large bomb crater during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Background imageWartime Collection: Control room of the wartime British National Fire Service, World War II, 1940s (colour litho)

Control room of the wartime British National Fire Service, World War II, 1940s (colour litho)
5226749 Control room of the wartime British National Fire Service, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills, Reginald (1896-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWartime Collection: Firefighters of wartime British National Fire Service using a mobile canteen during the Blitz

Firefighters of wartime British National Fire Service using a mobile canteen during the Blitz, World War II
5226746 Firefighters of wartime British National Fire Service using a mobile canteen during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Background imageWartime Collection: Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service being alerted to the presence of a badly

Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service being alerted to the presence of a badly wounded victim of an air
5226744 Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service being alerted to the presence of a badly wounded victim of an air raid, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Background imageWartime Collection: New Recruit Kemit Kuhn of West Virginia, being Examined by Army Doctor Major Seth Gayle

New Recruit Kemit Kuhn of West Virginia, being Examined by Army Doctor Major Seth Gayle, Washington DC, c
3964307 New Recruit Kemit Kuhn of West Virginia, being Examined by Army Doctor Major Seth Gayle, Washington DC, c.1941 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWartime Collection: African American troops, 1917 (b/w photo)

African American troops, 1917 (b/w photo)
5053979 African American troops, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United States declared war on Germany in April 1917)

Background imageWartime Collection: Remember Belgium, c. 1918 (colour litho)

Remember Belgium, c. 1918 (colour litho)
699143 Remember Belgium, c.1918 (colour litho) by Young, Ellsworth (1866-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remember Belgium - Buy bonds - Fourth Liberty Loan. ); © Galerie Bilderwelt

Background imageWartime Collection: 'Banque Francaise for commerce and industry', 1918 (colour litho)

"Banque Francaise for commerce and industry", 1918 (colour litho)
699155 "Banque Francaise for commerce and industry", 1918 (colour litho) by Malherbe, William (1884-1952); 120x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWartime Collection: Rioting women breaking into a fashionable restaurant in Berlin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)

Rioting women breaking into a fashionable restaurant in Berlin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000374 Rioting women breaking into a fashionable restaurant in Berlin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWartime Collection: Belgian soldiers enjoying a theatrical performance, World War I, 1915 (litho)

Belgian soldiers enjoying a theatrical performance, World War I, 1915 (litho)
6000288 Belgian soldiers enjoying a theatrical performance, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWartime Collection: Worker at carbon black plant, Sunray, Texas, 1942. Creator: John Vachon

Worker at carbon black plant, Sunray, Texas, 1942. Creator: John Vachon
Worker at carbon black plant, Sunray, Texas

Background imageWartime Collection: Geologist examining cuttings from wildcat well, Amarillo, Texas, (1943?). Creator: John Vachon

Geologist examining cuttings from wildcat well, Amarillo, Texas, (1943?). Creator: John Vachon
Geologist examining cuttings from wildcat well, Amarillo, Texas

Background imageWartime Collection: Workers leaving Pennsylvania shipyards, Beaumont, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon

Workers leaving Pennsylvania shipyards, Beaumont, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon
Workers leaving Pennsylvania shipyards, Beaumont, Texas

Background imageWartime Collection: Melted sulphur from the wells pouring into relay... Freeport Sulphur Co, Hoskins Mound, Texas

Melted sulphur from the wells pouring into relay... Freeport Sulphur Co, Hoskins Mound, Texas
Melted sulphur from the wells pouring into relay station, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas

Background imageWartime Collection: Nearly exhausted sulphur vat from which railroad... Freeport Sulphur Co, Hoskins Mound, Texas

Nearly exhausted sulphur vat from which railroad... Freeport Sulphur Co, Hoskins Mound, Texas
Nearly exhausted sulphur vat from which railroad cars are loaded, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas

Background imageWartime Collection: Freeport Sulphur Co. 60 foot high vat of sulphur, Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon

Freeport Sulphur Co. 60 foot high vat of sulphur, Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon
Freeport Sulphur Co. 60 foot high vat of sulphur, Hoskins Mound, Texas

Background imageWartime Collection: Railroad cars loaded with sulphur, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943

Railroad cars loaded with sulphur, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon
Railroad cars loaded with sulphur, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas

Background imageWartime Collection: Loading sulphur from vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon

Loading sulphur from vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon
Loading sulphur from vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas

Background imageWartime Collection: Sulphur vat 60 feet high, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon

Sulphur vat 60 feet high, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon
Sulphur vat 60 feet high, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas

Background imageWartime Collection: 60 foot high sulphur vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon

60 foot high sulphur vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon
60 foot high sulphur vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas



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"Wartime: A Glimpse into the Turmoil and Resilience of History" Winston Churchill making his famous V for Victory sign, 1942: In the face of adversity, a symbol of hope emerges. Bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, WW2: The scars left behind by war serve as a haunting reminder of its devastating impact on communities. Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2: Amidst destruction and chaos, the spirit to rebuild prevails. Twixt Love and Duty, 1914: Love stories intertwined with duty during times of conflict reflect the complexities faced by individuals caught in wartime's grip. The Lennox-Boyd brothers around 1915: Brothers united in arms exemplify the bonds forged amidst battlefields during World War I. American Civil War - Map of Battle of Shiloh: Tracing history's footsteps through maps reveals the strategic maneuvers that shaped one nation's destiny forever. Firefighters standing by during the Blitz - London in WWII LFB150: Brave firefighters stand tall against relentless bombings to protect their city and its people. Blitz in London - ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham, WW2: Ambulances become beacons of hope amidst devastation as they rush to save lives during air raids. Blitz in Plymouth - St Andrews Parish Church, WW2: Even sacred spaces are not spared from destruction; yet faith endures amid shattered walls and broken windows. AFS women training - Highgate, London, WW2: Women step up to serve their country on home soil as they train tirelessly to join forces against an unseen enemy overhead. Blitz in London – Balham High Road, WWII : Amidst rubble-strewn streets stands a testament to resilience—a community determined not to be defeated. Bomb damage, Exeter BB42_00712.