Efforts Collection

WW2 poster, Back him up to the hilt. Your united efforts will put the Win in Winston. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Airborne Musicians
This band has taken to the skies in their airship - folk down below may take their efforts for the music of the spheres

John Bull making a new batch of ships to send to the lakes, 1814
1574986 John Bull making a new batch of ships to send to the lakes, 1814; (add.info.: John Bull making a new batch of ships to send to the lakes)

Roll out the barrel, cartoon gardener rolling lawn, with music playing from a neighbour's house, as if in mockery of the man's efforts

RMS Titanic - letter, Mabel Francatelli, passenger
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger Mabel Francatelli. A fascinating letter from Mattison, Davey & Rader of New York to Miss Francatelli dated 17 April 1956

Bringing Up The Guns
An oil painting showing the efforts of a band of soldiers with their horses, pulling some heavy artillery up a slope. Painted by an official Australian war artist. Date: circa 1919

Photograph of Indian troops lined up to receive inoculations, 1916 (c). The high temperatures in Mesopotamia, alongside poor medical facilities, flies

Cartoon, The Return From Victory (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, The Return From Victory -- a satirical comment on Disraelis success in getting his Reform Bill passed after a third reading in the House of Commons on 15 July 1867

Cartoon, Who Will Rouse Him? The British Lion, representing the British constituencies, seems apathetic towards political reform, in particular the proposed extension of the franchise to working men

Cartoon, A Very Greasy Pole (John Bright)
Cartoon, A Very Greasy Pole -- satirical comment on John Brights efforts in promoting Reform, in particular an extension of the franchise to working men, the year after he became MP for Birmingham

Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone Park (b / w photo)
5995637 Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone Park (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone Park)

The Ghost of Protection appearing to Mr Disraeli (engraving)
2777173 The Ghost of Protection appearing to Mr Disraeli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ghost of Protection appearing to Mr Disraeli)

Fin de la campagne de Russie, Derniers efforts du marechal Ney (engraving)
5233118 Fin de la campagne de Russie, Derniers efforts du marechal Ney (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fin de la campagne de Russie)

The Testimonial to Mr Walter Gilbey in Recognition of his Efforts for the Improvement of Horsebreeding (engraving)
1062335 The Testimonial to Mr Walter Gilbey in Recognition of his Efforts for the Improvement of Horsebreeding (engraving) by English School

The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage, congratulating Mr Henniker Heaton (engraving)
1063544 The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage, congratulating Mr Henniker Heaton (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prospects of Imperial Penny Postage)

The Spanish-American War (litho)
1063503 The Spanish-American War (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho)
1043452 The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire Alarm)

Return to Home
Sudipta Chakraborty

NEWGATE PRISON / COURTYARD
Originally the principal west gate of London, Newgate was the target of Elizabeth Frys efforts to improve prison conditions. The central courtyard & Mrs Frys Gate. Date: 1900

PARTY / GERMAN BALL C1900
The bandleader exhorts the dancers to greater efforts at a lively German ball Date: circa 1900

World War Two Propaganda, General Motors, circa 1942; Artwork

War Propaganda, World War 2, circa 1940; Artwork

War Propaganda for factory work, World War 2, circa 1942; Artwork

Certificate presented by The Overseas Club - Empire Day 1916
WW1 - Home Front - Certificate presented by The Overseas Club (now ROSL, the Royal Over-seas League) on Empire Day 1916 to Gertrude Knight

Eliz. Ogilvy Benger
ELIZABETH OGILVY BENGER Precocious child whose strenuous efforts to enter the literary world led to poems, novels and historical bio- graphies, all well received. Date: 1778 - 1827

Boyars Beards Trimmed
In his efforts to introduce Western customs into Russia, Peter the Great imposes a tax on beards. This satire shows him trimming the beard of a Boyar. Date: 1698

London Barnardos Boys Band Recruiting
Barnardo Band at Horseguards Parade assisting the War Office in First World War recruitment efforts. Date: circa 1917

London Barnardos Boys Recruiting
First World War card showing former Barnardos boys who had enlisted in the forces. Perhaps linked to War Office recruitment efforts. Date: circa 1917

Womens War Work WW1 Ploughing
Lithograph by A.S Hartrick (Archibald Standish Hartrick 1864-1950) entitled, Womens Work: On the Land Ploughing Two women undertaking agricultural work as they replaced men on active service as part

Womens War Work WW1 Bus Conductress
Lithograph by A.S Hartrick (Archibald Standish Hartrick 1864-1950) entitled Womens Work: In the Towns - A Bus Conductress

Suffragette Votes for a Man Apiece. Four suffragettes votes for womens papers, hammer and paraffin can between them(all useful to the militants) vow

Russo-Japanese War, Awards Ceremony
Several Russian soldiers resieve medals for their valiant efforts during the (1904 to 1905) Russo-Japanese War. Date: circa 1905

Dupanloup Photo
FELIX ANTOINE PHILIBERT DUPANLOUP French churchman, bishop of Orleans whose promotional efforts brought about the canonisation of Jeanne d Arc. Date: 1802 - 1878

William Skirving
WILLIAM SKIRVING - Scottish writer on farming, whose radical views led to trial for sedition and transportation to Australia, despite strenuous efforts to save him. Date: ? - 1796

Major Thomas Skinner
Major THOMAS SKINNER British soldier who did sterling service in India and Afghanistan, but died young as a result of his efforts. Date: 1800? - 1843

Victor Hugo three-quarter view 1885 Drypoint
Artokoloro

Fortuna Niche 1498 Pen greenish brown ink 12 13 / 16 x 4 11 / 16
Artokoloro

Source Size = 1913 x 2554
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL IN SOUTH AFRICA: " Here commenced our first cooking efforts. To collect brushwood for the fire, to fill the kettle and boil the water, are the first duties"

Source Size = 2537 x 1710
SILVER PLATE PRESENTED TO MR. H.S. KING, C.I.E. M.P. In recognition of his efforts on behalf of the Members of the Indian Civil Service Resident in London

John Bull, baited by the dogs of excise, en sanguine engraving 1790, British satire on efforts by William Pitt, George Rose, and some members of Parliament to impose new Excise duties on tobacco (cf)

LITERARY EFFORTS, engraving 1890

A word of comfort, Dent, William, active 1783-1793, en sanguine engraving 1790, a British satire on the efforts of Charles James Fox to get the Test and Corporation Acts repealed

Shinpan ukie hankai kAcmon no zu, New perspective print: General Fanhui at Hongmen. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1781 and 1789], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.6 x 38.1 cm

Small black female figurine in a screw clamp, symbolic image for being under pressure to perform

Livingston, Maxim, Gates, Grahame-White - Olympia Aero Exhib
Hendon, Londons first aerodrome, had been largely developed from 1910 by Claude Grahame-White, against the views of the newspaper media who had derided his earlier efforts to develop the airfield

A Word Of Comfort, Dent, William, Active 1783-1793, En Sanguine Engraving 1790, A British Satire On The Efforts Of Charles James Fox To Get The Test And Corporation Acts Repealed

LITERARY EFFORTS, engraving 1890

Agnes Weston
AGNES E WESTON philanthropist, known as The Mother of the Navy because the principal beneficiaries of her efforts were seamen for whom she provided homes. Date: 1840 - 1918

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Efforts that shaped history: From the iconic WW2 poster urging citizens to 'Back him up to the hilt' to the courageous airborne musicians who played amidst chaos. The spirit of resilience echoed as they rolled out the barrel, bringing joy in times of despair. A poignant letter from Mabel Francatelli, a passenger aboard RMS Titanic, reminds us of human strength and unity even in tragedy. Witnessing bravery firsthand, 'Bringing Up The Guns' captures the unwavering determination on the battlefield. Indian troops lined up for inoculations symbolize efforts towards a healthier future. The Overseas Club's Empire Day 1916 certificate honors those who dedicated themselves to building a stronger empire. In political cartoons like 'The Return From Victory, ' Disraeli's reform they can celebrated while 'Who Will Rouse Him?' questions society's commitment to progress. Climbing a very greasy pole, John Bright exemplifies relentless perseverance against all odds. Old Faithful Geyser stands tall as a testament to nature's enduring power captured in black and white photography at Yellowstone Park. Lastly, an engraving depicts Mr Disraeli encountering 'The Ghost of Protection, ' reminding us that even great leaders face challenges but continue their tireless endeavors.