Beckon Collection

British Empire Exhibition, 1924
A poster which declares that Britains past and present beckon you to Wembley, the north London venue of this exhibition

WWI Poster, The Recruiting Sergeant
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, The Recruiting Sergeant, shown beckoning for men to join him. Date: 1915

An Appeal to You, April 1915 (colour litho)
2651389 An Appeal to You, April 1915 (colour litho); 102x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Parliamentary Recruiting Committee,(PRC # 88) printed by Roberts & Leete

Poster design, British Industries Fair 1933
Poster design, British Industries Fair, opening 20 February 1933, by Tom Purvis. 1933

British recruitment poster, An Appeal To You, WW1
British recruitment poster, design by Alfred Leete, An Appeal To You, April 1915, First World War. 1915

Comic postcard, Little boy on the beach with bucket and spade Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy on the beach with bucket and spade Date: 20th century

Woman with Venus De Milo statue (b / w photo)
3095989 Woman with Venus De Milo statue (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with Venus De Milo statue)

The Call, 1902 (oil on fabric)
491272 The Call, 1902 (oil on fabric) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 131.3x89.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Beckoning girl (b / w photo)
3095936 Beckoning girl (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beckoning girl)

Come Over Here, Revue by Wilson Mizner and Max Pemberton. First performed at the London Opera House, on Londons Kingsway, seen here in the background, sadly long ago destroyed

Young woman beckoning, (B&W), portrait

Comic wartime scene on the Western Front
A comic wartime scene on the Western Front, showing soldiers and explosions on the right, and a woman in a bombed-out building on the left. 1914-1918

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"Beckon: A Glimpse into the Alluring Past" Step back in time to the British Empire Exhibition of 1924, where a captivating display of culture and innovation beckoned visitors from far and wide. During World War I, the iconic "The Recruiting Sergeant" poster beckoned brave souls to join the military ranks, inspiring patriotism and courage in uncertain times. In another corner of history, a British Military Recruitment Poster from WW1 called out for heroes to defend their nation's honor amidst the chaos of war. Delve into lighthearted moments with comic postcards depicting little boys on the beach with buckets and spades. These charming snapshots from the 20th century beckon us to relish carefree days by the shore. Transporting us further through time, a vintage poster design entices us to explore British Industries Fair in 1933 - an event showcasing Britain's industrial prowess and entrepreneurial spirit. An Appeal To You. The powerful words emblazoned on a British recruitment poster during WW1 call upon our sense of duty and sacrifice for our country's cause. A black-and-white photograph captures a woman standing beside Venus De Milo statue, her gaze seemingly beckoning us towards timeless beauty frozen in stone. "The Call, " an oil painting from 1902, depicts individuals being summoned by an unseen force. Its enigmatic allure invites contemplation about what might be awaiting those who heed its call. Traveling even further back in time, we encounter "The Prostitute Hanaacgi of the Aigiya House, " a mesmerizing color woodblock print that beckons viewers into Japan's rich artistic heritage while exploring themes of desire and longing. A hauntingly beautiful black-and-white photo showcases a mysterious Beckoning girl whose eyes seem to hold secrets untold. What stories does she have hidden within her silent gesture.