Bill Collection (#96)

L Enfant Prodique by M Carre
Promotional postcard by M. Carre; music Alfred Wormser (Theatre des Funambules, Pasis, 14/6/1890). First produced in England Lyric Theatre, , 25/4/1900. Cartoon by G E Studdy. Date: circa 1900

Electricity bill for resident of Lima, New York State, USA
Electricity bill for Mrs William Vary, a resident of Lima, New York State, USA. The power supplier is the Lima Honeoye Electric Light & Railroad Company, six kilowatts were consumed in May 1918

Broad-billed parrot
Plate 7 from Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World, Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1907). Date: 1907

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Puppy Tails. Thoughtful Bill the bloodhound tells a little white puppy that it is bad manners to eat too quickly, and then to sit on the empty plate. Date: 1912

Seven Seas cruise yacht, Miami, Florida, USA
Seven Seas cruise yacht, Scenic Wonderland Cruise, Miami, Florida, USA, with inset photos of the captains (Dad and Bill Albury) and the cabaret entertainers (The Singing Maxsons). Date: 1930s

The Lord Mayor by William Heath Robinson
The Lord Mayor held a long council, illustration by William Heath Robinson to Bill the Minder. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, The Bobtail Puppy Book. A goose laughs at Bill for not having a tail. Date: 1914

Where to write on an American Travellers Cheque
Explanation of what to write and where to sign on an American Travellers Cheque. Date: 1920s

Cartoon, True Reform of Parliament, ie Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace Yard, by James Gillray. Showing Sir Francis Burdett at the centre

How Big Bill Answered the Call by H. M. Bateman, WW1
An American cowboy hears that the USA has entered the war and gallops off on his horse to enlist, encountering unbelievable obstacles on the way including killer eagles

Edinburgh engravers receipt, 1849
A receipt for monies received from Mr James Brown paid to an engravers, lithographers and printers firm, James Turner & Co, in Edinburgh, Lothian Road for a variety of work. Date: 1849

Pantagleize
The Tower Theatres production of Pantagleize by Michel de Ghelderode. Actor Bill Phillips. Date: 1962

Vought Test Pilot team, 28 May 1942 -Lt-Rt Boone Guyton, Charlie Sharpe, Dick Burroughs, Bill Boothby & Lyman Bullard with SB2U

Sorrel cranes bill with pink veined flowers, native of South Africa, Pelargonium acetosum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Broncho Bill & Circus Elephants, England. Date: 1910s

WW2 birthday card, cat and poster
WW2 birthday card, showing a cat on a ladder putting up a poster expressing birthday wishes. Date: circa 1942

Fragments magazine poster
Reproduction of a poster advertising a new magazine, Fragments, edited and contributed to by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather who found fame during the First World War with his cartoons and character

Fragments magazine poster by Bruce Bairnsfather, 1919
Poster advertising Fragments magazine, published by The Bystander and edited and contributed to by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather whose cartoons in the Bystander during the First World War were hugely

Bruce Bairnsfather cartoon, Old Bill
Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 Old Bill cartoon, pencil heightened with white, with signature. Date: 1917

Greetings from Cody, Wyoming, USA, Gateway of the famous Cody-Way to Yellowstone Park. With a portrait of Buffalo Bill Cody, who lived there. Date: 1940

A Bairnsfather type
As part of a naval revue, put on by officers, one of the participants plays the part of one of Bairnsfathers Own, and Old Bill like caricature Date: 1917

These War Sensations by Bruce Bairnsfather
Insoluble A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Christmas Number 1916, offering a competition to fill in the blanks of a sentence uttered when Old Bill realises that his rum jar

Entanglements, by Bairnsfather
Entanglements " Come on, Bert, its safer in the trenches" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather (with apologies to Raphael Kirchner) in The Bystander

Flanders Nights Entertainments, by Bairnsfather
Flanders Nights Entertainments Captain Bairnsfather, who is at present somewhere in France, sends us the above amusing take-off of his colleague Mr Norman Morrow, our theatrical artist

Chat on Change, by Bairnsfather
Chat on Change " You owes me two francs and I owes you one thats got into the lining of me coat; that makes it right, don t it

Those Tubular Trenches, by Bairnsfather
Those Tubular Trenches " Is this right for eadquarters?" " Yes, change at Oxford Circus" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander 1916

The Historical Touch, by Bairnsfather
The Historical Touch " Well, Alfred, ow are the cakes?" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander 1916

That Hat, by Bairnsfather
That Hat " Pop out and get it, Bert" " Pop out yerself" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring Old Bill and Bert 1916

Valuable Fragments from Flanders, by Bairnsfather
Valuable Frangments from Flanders It All Comes to this in Time " This interesting fragment found near Ypres (known to the ancients as Wipers)

William the Conqueror II, by Bairnsfather
William the Conqueror II " Where did ye get that, Bill?" " I ad it off a King" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring Old Bill, returned home

The Wisdom of Bill, by Bairnsfather
The Wisdom of Bill " Stick yer at pin into Douglas, Maggie. I ve known them things go off before now!" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1918

The Stuff to Give Em, by Bairnsfather
The Stuff to Give Em " yer don t want to shoot at blokes like these, Alf; yer wants Keatins powder sprinkled over em" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1918

The Wrong Theatre, by Bairnsfather
The Wrong Theatre Whenever that German searchlight is turned on our trench, we have a lot of trouble with Private Harold Montgomery (the ex-famous actor)

No Answer, by Bairnsfather
No Answer " Whats the matter with your ead Bill - Pelmanism? or caught it on a barrage?" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring Old Bill Date: 1918

Its the Little Things that Worry, by Bairnsfather
Its the Little Things that Worry " It is an ancient campaigner, and he stoppeth one of three" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring Old Bill 1918

An In-fringe-ment, by Bairnsfather
An In-fringe-ment " Look ere Bert, if you wants to remain in this ere trench be ave yerself" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander featuring Old Bill and Bert Date: 1918

A Puzzle for Paderewski, by Bairnsfather
A Puzzle for Paderewski " Its a pity Alf ain t ere, Bert: e can play the piana wonderful" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1917

Bairnsfather sketch in revue
A scene from a sketch, part of the revue See-Saw at the Comedy Theatre, based on the work of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, and featuring his popular characters Bert, Alf, and Old Bill

Bairnsfatherland
Bert: " Ere, ave a look at this photo of my bit ". Old Bill: " Hum! Yer likes em plain, I see" The work of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather is brought to life on the stage of

Urgent, by Bairnsfather
Urgent " Quick, afore this comes down!" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander 1916

The Weeks Fragment, by Bairnsfather
This Weeks " Fragment" Two Minds with but a Single Thought A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring popular character Old Bill 1916

A Castle in the Air, by Bairnsfather
A Castle in the Air " A few more, Bert, and that there Chateau won t be worth livin in" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander

Old Moore at the Front, by Bairnsfather
" Old Moore" at the Front " As far as I can make out from this ere prophecy book, Bill, the seventh year is going to be the worst, and after that every fourteenth

Who d Have Thought It?, by Bairnsfather
Who d Have Thought It? " Struth, Bert! Good Job we saw that notice!" A cartoon in The Bystander by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather

Under the Mistletoe Bough by Bruce Bairnsfather
As Old Bill said to himself, " Me and Maggie didn t arf ave a time this Christmas." Old Bill, the soldier character created by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander is pictured in

Recognised!, by Bairnsfather et al
Recognised! " What the ell are they laughing at?" They have recognised him, and he has recognised that they have recognised him

Old Bill Bathes, by Bairnsfather
Old Bill Bathes (- He has managed to snatch a few minutes at Casse-les-Bains after all) " Ere! you! allez vous ong! The blinkin seas quite rough enough without you muckin it about" A

Vindictive, eh?, by Bairnsfather
Vindictive, eh? " I wonder what they ll do with Old Bill when the wars over, Bert?" " I dunno; ave im filled with concrete and sunk somewhere

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"Bill: A Journey Through History and Culture" Step into the fascinating world of Bill, where history, art, and entertainment intertwine. From UVF posters to wartime Toby jugs from WW1, every artifact tells a unique story. In one corner stands an old photograph capturing Bill kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall. His solemn expression reflects the weight of sacrifice and remembrance that this iconic monument represents. Moving on, we encounter Bill Sykes (Barnard), a character who embodies both fear and fascination. His menacing presence reminds us of the dark side lurking within society's underbelly. But let's not forget about fun. Rock n Roll dancing takes center stage as couples twirl with infectious energy. The rhythm pulsates through their bodies, transcending time and bringing joy to all who witness it. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate Compton and Edrich leaving the Oval pitch in 1953. Their departure symbolizes determination, teamwork, and the spirit of competition that defines sportsmanship. Amidst these diverse artifacts lies F G Pearce Ltd's business stationery – a testament to entrepreneurship and commerce that has shaped our societies for centuries. Bruce Bairnsfather's WW1 cartoon "A Miner Success" sheds light on the resilience of ordinary people during times of adversity. It serves as a reminder that strength can be found even in the darkest moments. The Lambeth Walk sheet music cover from 1937 transports us back to an era filled with exuberance and carefree spirit. Its catchy tune echoes through generations, reminding us to embrace life's simple pleasures. The Women's Social and Political Union Votes for Women Help Suffragettes rush poster captures a pivotal moment in history when women fought tirelessly for equality – their courage paving the way for future generations' rights. Lastly, we glimpse at Gladstone/Home Rule Bill – an emblematic representation of political reform striving towards progress while navigating complex challenges.