1915 Collection (page 100)

Willow Art (Longton) china statue of Edith Cavell
A Willow Art (Longton) china statue of Edith Cavell, inscribed Brussels Dawn October 12th 1915 with the Coat of Arms of Birmingham. Commemorative Ware

Battalion Ballads from 17th Bat. Highland Light Infantry
Book entitled Battalion Ballads from THE OUTPOST 17th (S) Battalion Highland Light Infantry. This book belonged to 15959 Sergeant W. F. Ritchie. Annotated inside giving details of his time in France

Night, View, No, Mans, Land, France, 1915, reverse, postcard, Saturday, February, 5, 16, Dear, Ma, Am, still, here, same, hospital, finger, lot, better, but, probably, take, week, before, they

German 77mm shell case vase with looped handles
A 1915 German 77 mm. shell case vase with looped handles, engraved with the badge of the Army Service Corps. and the place names of Wytschaete and Messines, Belgium, dated 1917. Trench Art

Base of a 1915 German 75mm shell case
The base of a 1915 German 75 mm. shell case made into a pocket watch holder. The base is engraved with a floral decoration

A family group, c 1915
A family group, c. 1915. Photograph

Collection of ephemera relating to the Wilfrid J Jenkins
A collection of ephemera relating to the Wilfrid J. Jenkins - H.M.S. Mersey, 1915. Copy of Naval Signal, dated 11.11.18 sent at 10.56 a.m

Copy of German original medallion - sinking of the Lusitania
This is a British strike of the German original medallion made to celebrate the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine on the 7th May 1915

Album of 53 drawings done whilst on sctive service - WWI
An album of 53 drawings. Front cover dated October 3rd 1917. All drawn in an Army notebook, No. 152. On Active Service with the 5th CMGS, known as The Shiny Fifth

Some Mud Bronze study of WWI Tommy standing in mud
Some Mud. A bronze study of a First World War Tommy standing very dejectedly in a sea of mud, c. 1915. English School

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"1915: A Glimpse into the Turbulent Times of World War I" Step back in time to 1915, a year filled with both heroism and heartache. In the realm of art, Matania's masterpiece "Last Absolution of the Munsters" captures the poignant farewell between soldiers and their chaplain, immortalizing their sacrifice. Meanwhile, Kitchener Poster C. 1915 beckons young men to join the ranks and defend their nation. The Canadians at Ypres by William Barnes Wollen showcases bravery amidst chaos, reminding us of the indomitable spirit that prevailed on those battlefields. Forward. Enlist Now echoes through history as WW1 Kitchener Recruiting posters rally citizens to support their troops. Amidst this tumultuous era, even simple pleasures like a bunch of rhubarb become cherished delights when paired with Birds Custard. The British Royal Navy recruitment poster stands tall as a symbol of strength and unity during these trying times. The haunting painting depicting the ill-fated Lusitania serves as a somber reminder of lives lost at sea. Grape-Shot by Lou Mayer transports us onto war-torn fields where artillery fire reigns supreme. Yet amidst all this chaos, women find solace in activities organized by the Women's Institute during the First World War – knitting socks for soldiers or providing comfort to grieving families. The British submarine HMS E6 emerges from beneath turbulent waters as a testament to technological advancements shaping warfare strategies during WW1. And who can forget Angels of Mons? Its cover design for piano music evokes ethereal beauty amid tales woven around divine intervention on battlefields. In 1915, humanity faced its darkest hour yet found glimmers of hope within these artistic expressions and historical events etched forever in our collective memory.