Enquiries Collection

Red Cross enquirers
Enquirers being interviewed in the Red Cross reception room. Date: 1940

Tokyo postman delivering letters to the rubble
Laden with letters from anxious enquiries from relatives. A Japanese postman amongst the ruins of where the house were once situated

Comic postcard, Woman at Information Bureau Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at Information Bureau Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl at Information Bureau - the stork brings them! Date: 20th century

The main lobby at the American Red Cross Club, Rainbow Corner, London, the main base in London for US servicemen. The lobby was the clubs busiest area

Soho, London - Hanway Street W1, with the smaller Hanway Place to the left, off Oxford Street, near Tottenham Court Road tube station. 1974

Telephone Box Interior
The interior of a telephone kiosk or telephone box, showing the pay phone itself and the telephone directories beside it. Date: 1979

Scene at Gatwick Airport, Sussex, January 1970, with passengers and staff at the General Enquiries desk. Date: 1970

Outside the Enquiries Tent at the 1953 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Hatfield. From left: Joan Bradbrooke, Florence Barwood, Captain and Mrs Pritchard. Date: 1953

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"Unveiling the Power of Enquiries: From Red Cross Enquirers to Tokyo's Postman Delivering Letters amidst Rubble" Step into the historical tapestry of enquiries, where stories unfold and mysteries unravel. Witness the resilience of humanity as we delve into captivating moments from around the world. In a bustling corner of Soho, London, Hanway Street W1 becomes a hub for seekers of knowledge. Here, enquirers gather to uncover secrets hidden in plain sight. From tales etched in blood to whispers echoing through time, every inquiry holds its own significance. Transport yourself back to 1888, when fear gripped the streets of East End. The latest incidents connected to Jack the Ripper sent shockwaves through society. An engraving captures this dark chapter in history with haunting precision—a reminder that some questions may never find their answers. Yet amidst darkness, humor finds its place too. Comic postcards depict women and little girls manning information bureaus—symbols of wit and charm even in times of uncertainty. These snapshots from the 20th century remind us that laughter can be found even within our quest for knowledge. Across continents, at Rainbow Corner in London's American Red Cross Club lobby, another kind of enquiry takes shape—one driven by compassion and aid during wartime turmoil. This sanctuary serves as a testament to human empathy amid chaos—an oasis where they can met with solace and support. Beyond city limits lies Gatwick Airport in Sussex—a gateway connecting worlds far apart. Here inquiries take flight as travelers seek adventure or reunions with loved ones across vast distances. The scene at Gatwick is a vivid reminder that curiosity knows no boundaries—it propels us forward on journeys both physical and intellectual. And finally, we turn our gaze towards Harland & Wolff Collection at National Museums NI—an homage to maritime marvels born out of relentless questioning and innovation. Shipbuilders' enquiries shaped colossal vessels that defied the limits of possibility, forever etching their names in history.