Caps Collection (page 9)

French poster, three patriotic dancers, WW1
French poster, design by Bernard Becan, three dancers in patriotic costumes, British, American and French, advertising Nouvelles anticipations: ce que sera la grande paix (New anticipations)

Mitchells & Butlers Cricket Club team, Birmingham, UK
Mitchells & Butlers Cricket Club team (brewery), Birmingham, UK, winners of the Birmingham & District League Season, 1911. Date: 1911

Group photo, the American Athletic Team, 1891
Group photo of the American Athletic Team (Manhattan Athletic Club), during their 1891 tour of England. Date: 1891

Piccadilly roadworks 1927 Roadworks in Piccadilly, London 1927
Labourers making a trail in the pavement, for some kind of maintenance, watched by a crowd of people. 1927

Young man in uniform in a studio photo -- Felipe de la Concha. Date: circa 1909

Group photo, men with two whippets, possibly members of a coursing club. Date: circa 1908

Group photo, boys and men at a bowling club. Date: circa 1908

Group photo, cricket club players. Date: 1932

Soldier, Canadian 53rd Field Artillery, WW1
Soldier of the Canadian 53rd Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, towards the end of the First World War. circa 1918

GPO Post Office workers and GWR motor bus, London, with driver and passengers. Date: circa 1910

Postcard booklet, three boys fishing, Dixieland, USA. Date: 1937

Group photo, large group of workmen, some in clean white overalls. Date: circa 1908

Performing troupe, Famous Merrie Men of Rhyl
Performing troupe, E H Williams Famous Merrie Men of Rhyl, in their 8th Season. They performed twice daily on the sea front. Date: circa 1900s

A Novel Swimming Entertainment (litho)
1063994 A Novel Swimming Entertainment (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Novel Swimming Entertainment)

Two women bathing in the sea, Normandy, France
Two women (probably mother and daughter) bathing in the sea, Riva Bella, Normandy, France, August 1921. Date: 1921

LCC-LFB Fire Station firemen, group photo. Back row: As Jasper, W E Hollands, Js E Clark, W G F Reynolds, C H Friend, T Hill, H Hughes

LCC-LFB Whitechapel Fire Station firemen in a group photo, April 1927. Date: 1927

LCC-LFB Fire Station group photo with vehicle. Date: circa 1900

LCC-LFB Greenwich Station firemen, Challenge Cup winners for Smartest Turn Out, 1920. Date: 1920

LCC-LFB Lee Green Fire Station group photo, in front of the entrance to 345 Lee High Road, SE London, before the station moved to a new building in nearby Eltham Road in 1905. Date: circa 1900s

LFB Fulham Fire Station firemen, SW London
Group photo, LFB Fulham Fire Station firemen, SW London. Date: circa 1900s

Group photo, LFB Officers. Date: circa 1920s

LCC-LFB Shoreditch Fire Station firemen in a group photo. Date: 1927

Children playing on London streets 1900s
Edwardian children playing on the empty streets with nothing more than some chalk, rope and wheel and hoop. 1900s

Four workmen sitting on a bench. Date: 1955

Womens clothing 1929
Loose weaves a feature of new woollen. Early spring womens frocks made from trelya wool. 1929

Two sailors leaving for War - WW2 - Don t Worry, they ll soon be back. Date: circa 1910s

INDUSTRY / METALS / IRON
Three young men struggle and strain to push a rail truck full of iron ore uphill as part of their Labour Service training. Date: 1930s

First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving)
2963353 First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Corporation Grammar School, Plymouth, Devonshire (colour litho)
2800333 Corporation Grammar School, Plymouth, Devonshire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corporation Grammar School, Plymouth, Devonshire)

Grammar School, Great Yarmouth (colour litho)
2800331 Grammar School, Great Yarmouth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grammar School, Great Yarmouth)

Daniel Stewarts College For Boys, Edinburgh (colour litho)
2800327 Daniel Stewarts College For Boys, Edinburgh (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Stewarts College For Boys, Edinburgh)

Heath Grammar School, Halifax, Yorkshire (colour litho)
2800324 Heath Grammar School, Halifax, Yorkshire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heath Grammar School, Halifax, Yorkshire)

Perse School, Cambridge (colour litho)
2800321 Perse School, Cambridge (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perse School, Cambridge)

George Watsons College, Archibald Place, Edinburgh (colour litho)
2800311 George Watsons College, Archibald Place, Edinburgh (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Watsons College, Archibald Place, Edinburgh)

County School For Boys, Gayton Road, Harrow, Middlesex (colour litho)
2800291 County School For Boys, Gayton Road, Harrow, Middlesex (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: County School For Boys, Gayton Road, Harrow)

Colfe Grammar School, Lewisham Hill, London SE13 (colour litho)
2800297 Colfe Grammar School, Lewisham Hill, London SE13 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colfe Grammar School, Lewisham Hill, London SE13)

Battersea County School, Latchmere Road, London SW11 (colour litho)
2800294 Battersea County School, Latchmere Road, London SW11 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battersea County School, Latchmere Road, London SW11)

The extravagant fun (Colour Litho)
2778107 The extravagant fun (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagant fun. The polo - usually - is played on horseback or on a bicycle)

Standing on the terraces (b / w photo)
3643210 Standing on the terraces (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standing on the terraces. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Victorian greeting card of boys having a snowball fight in the snow, c
3603695 A Victorian greeting card of boys having a snowball fight in the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Birthday card of four boys trying to help another boy who has fallen in
3603691 A Victorian Birthday card of four boys trying to help another boy who has fallen in the pond, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Victorian Christmas card of three young sailors dancing the hornpipe at the seaside, c
3603910 Victorian Christmas card of three young sailors dancing the hornpipe at the seaside, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Street hawkers sell football favours at Kings Cross (b / w photo)
3637370 Street hawkers sell football favours at Kings Cross (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street hawkers sell football favours at Kings Cross)

American cricket (chromolitho)
3656955 American cricket (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American cricket)

The holiday camp (colour photo)
3103051 The holiday camp (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The holiday camp. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Two London gas fitters (sepia photo)
STC347613 Two London gas fitters (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The man on the right is grinding a thread on to a section of gas piping which)

The Gentlemen team from the Gentlemen v Players match at Lords in 1894
HJA328342 The Gentlemen team from the Gentlemen v Players match at Lords in 1894, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, published by Hudson and Kearns, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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"From Reids Palace Hotel to the Welsh women road builders, they have always been a symbol of identity and belonging. In this 1928 Madeira advertisement, gentlemen don their stylish caps as they explore the luxurious surroundings of the hotel. Meanwhile, skilled workers in Dry Stone Walling proudly wear their caps while constructing sturdy structures that stand the test of time. In a lively pub darts match, players sport their team's colorful caps, adding an element of camaraderie to the game. Picture No. 11768937 captures a moment frozen in time, where friends gather with their favorite caps on for a memorable day out. Club Caps & Colours signify loyalty and pride among sports enthusiasts across various disciplines. The Metropolitan Police B Division officers dutifully wear their caps while ensuring safety during football matches - a testament to both authority and unity. The Staffordshire Regiment soldiers march forward with determination under their distinctive regimental caps, ready to face any challenge that comes their way. Similarly, Welsh women road builders break gender barriers as they don hard hats alongside traditional flatcaps while contributing to infrastructure development in South Wales. Blacksmiths outside their forge showcase strength and craftsmanship wearing protective leather aprons and classic blacksmith's cap - symbols of tradition passed down through generations. Grenadier Guards at St Michaels Mount epitomize elegance and discipline as they stand tall in iconic bearskin hats - an unmistakable sight synonymous with British military heritage. GWR navvies working tirelessly in Treffgarne exemplify resilience wearing practical workman's cloth cap amidst demanding labor on railway construction projects – true unsung heroes shaping our transportation networks. Lastly, four early women police officers dressed smartly in uniform during World War I demonstrate courage breaking societal norms whilst sporting official police issue headgear – paving the way for future generations of female law enforcement professionals. " Caps throughout history have not only served functional purposes but also acted as emblems representing diverse communities, professions, and achievements.