Duty Collection (page 2)

Roman Soldier on Guard
A Roman soldier, on guard duty on a cold winters day, watches as festive fare is carried to the banqueting hall

On the eve of the exam Students reviewing the exams. Painting by Leonid Osipovich Pasternac (1862-1945) 1895 Sun
JLJ4682204 On the eve of the exam Students reviewing the exams. Painting by Leonid Osipovich Pasternac (1862-1945) 1895 Sun

Waterloo Place, London - The Crimea Monument
HMS Victorys Signal. The flaghoist signals used by Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), England expects that every man will do his duty

School Sentry 1914
A member of the Artists Rifles (Territorial Army Regiment) on sentry duty at the entrance to Lancing Street L.C.C. School at Kings Cross, London, in the first week of war. Date: 5 August 1914

WW1 - Duty and Honour bid us part - Joining up in 1914 - a British country gent leaves his Mother and joins up with many of his mates from the village. Date: 1914

Great liners on hospital duty, WW1
The Cunard ocean liners, Olympic and Aquitania pictured arriving back on Britains shores during the First World War. Both vessels were converted for use as hospital ships during this time. Date: 1916

Duties of a large bombers crew by G. H. Davis
The duties of a large bombers crew of seven during the Second World War. Every man has a special task allotted to him. Showing a 27-ton heavy bomber over its target in Germany. Date: 1942

Met Police officer giving directions
A Metropolitan Police officer in Central London, giving directions to a young woman in a Rover 90 saloon car, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Balance for Bar Gold
Engraving of a heavy duty set of weighing scales with central pillars for weighing bars of gold. A bar of gold is on one side of the balances, the weights on the other

Police Officer & Big Ben
Police officer on duty outside Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London Metropolitan police

G&s / Pirates, India 3
Young Frederic is reminded of his duty at pistol-point by the Pirate King and Ruth in an amateur production by the British community at Simla, India

U Monk in Wine Cellar
U A conscientious monk tastes the monastery wine to make sure it is ageing well and keeping in good condition, a duty which must be performed

Duty Free Gatwick
Travellers browsing around in the Duty Free zone of Gatwick airport, London

Soldier at Lenins Tomb
A Russian sentry on guard duty near Lenins tomb in the snow- covered Red Square, Moscow

Saturday Night at Sea
Saturday night at sea - the seamen, off duty, listen as one of their number sings a stirring sea-shanty

The unloading of hay
5310199 The unloading of hay; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the unloading of hay in Paris. In the background clerks are keeping a tally so that duty can be levied)

The duties of the child in the family (duties of brothers and sisters): Protection - A good example
DUV4212690 The duties of the child in the family (duties of brothers and sisters): Protection - A good example. Protecting the groin brother for his little sister

Duties of the child at school: Duties of Masters and Bosses to Servants and Workers
DUV4212848 Duties of the child at school: Duties of Masters and Bosses to Servants and Workers. "Good masters make good servants." Engraving in " The unique book of morality

Duties to the neighbour: Devouement - Sacrifice. A man saving a child from the flames at the peril of his life
DUV4212823 Duties to the neighbour: Devouement - Sacrifice. A man saving a child from the flames at the peril of his life

Duties towards the neighbour: Union - Concorde - Fraternity. Engraving in " The unique book of morality
DUV4212814 Duties towards the neighbour: Union - Concorde - Fraternity. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Illustration for "Le livre unique de morale et d'instruction civique
DUV4212808 Illustration for "Le livre unique de morale et d'instruction civique, destine aux eleves des trois cours de l'Ecole primaire et a ceux des classes primaires des Lycees et

Duties towards neighbour: Respect for honor and reputation. "Who wants to kill his dog accuses him of rage."
DUV4212796 Duties towards neighbour: Respect for honor and reputation. "Who wants to kill his dog accuses him of rage." Engraving in " The unique book of morality

Duties towards neighbour: Respect for property. The probite of a young merchant
DUV4212788 Duties towards neighbour: Respect for property. The probite of a young merchant. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Duties towards neighbour: Respect for the life and freedom of others. Man's life is sacred
DUV4212782 Duties towards neighbour: Respect for the life and freedom of others. Man's life is sacred. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

The duties of the child in the family: Relief Assistance. The good son must help and assist his old parents
DUV4212679 The duties of the child in the family: Relief Assistance. The good son must help and assist his old parents. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Duties towards oneself: the soul. Initiative - Presence of spirit. A yellow boy suffocates the flames of his little
DUV4212638 Duties towards oneself: the soul. Initiative - Presence of spirit. A yellow boy suffocates the flames of his little brother's clothes and spreads the fire with a blanket

Duties towards oneself: the soul. Courage - Cold blood. Courage in danger
DUV4212630 Duties towards oneself: the soul. Courage - Cold blood. Courage in danger. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Duties to the neighbour: Justice and Charity. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction
DUV4212774 Duties to the neighbour: Justice and Charity. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Duties towards oneself: the body. Clean - Outfit. Before going to school, a good student takes care of her
DUV4212703 Duties towards oneself: the body. Clean - Outfit. Before going to school, a good student takes care of her. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Women working as porters, guards and inspectors on the London underground railway during World War One
3502770 Women working as porters, guards and inspectors on the London underground railway during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Women working as porters)

Solitaire tea service 1760 and Solitaire coffee service of pot, sugar bowl, cup, saucer and plate
FLO4633233 Solitaire tea service 1760 and Solitaire coffee service of pot, sugar bowl, cup, saucer and plate. Chromolithograph by Gillot of an illustration by Edouard Garnier from The Soft Paste

Chartists processing from the mass meeting on Kennington Common towards Blackfriars Bridge, London
530816 Chartists processing from the mass meeting on Kennington Common towards Blackfriars Bridge, London, where the police stopped them crossing the Thames: 10 April 1848

Lunch service with simple decoration called Solitaire, with teapot, sugar bowl, plate, cup and saucer
FLO4633137 Lunch service with simple decoration called Solitaire, with teapot, sugar bowl, plate, cup and saucer, painted by Pithou Jr., 1779

Duties of the child at school: Duties of Servants and Workers to Masters and Bosses
DUV4212839 Duties of the child at school: Duties of Servants and Workers to Masters and Bosses. Attentive apprentices in the workshop

Duties towards neighbour: Respect for beliefs and opinions. Engraving in " The unique book of morality
DUV4212798 Duties towards neighbour: Respect for beliefs and opinions. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Duties towards the homeland: The duty to vote well. A voting room. Engraving in " The unique book of morality
DUV4212751 Duties towards the homeland: The duty to vote well. A voting room. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Illustration for "Le livre unique de morale et d'instruction civique
DUV4212724 Illustration for "Le livre unique de morale et d'instruction civique, destine aux eleves des trois cours de l'Ecole primaire et a ceux des classes primaires des Lycees et

Duties towards oneself: the soul. Modesty - Pride - Vanite. The envious granouille who wants to get as big as beef
DUV4212619 Duties towards oneself: the soul. Modesty - Pride - Vanite. The envious granouille who wants to get as big as beef

The macon falls from a scaffold and kills a maneuver, is he responsible for this death
DUV4212597 The macon falls from a scaffold and kills a maneuver, is he responsible for this death? Duties towards oneself: the soul. Freedom - Responsibility

Letter L. young lazy boy sleeping instead of doing his homework. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo)
DUV4210228 Letter L. young lazy boy sleeping instead of doing his homework. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Historical Geography
5315201 Historical Geography; (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Italy. Rome. Swiss Guards, in their sixteenth-century parti-coloured uniforms)

American daily life: mother holding a block of paper and a pencil helping her son do his homework around 1900
NWI4881716 American daily life: mother holding a block of paper and a pencil helping her son do his homework around 1900. Colour engraving, based on an illustration by Denman Fink

Women volunteers making hospital requisites for the St, John Ambulance Brigade Hospital during World War One
3502769 Women volunteers making hospital requisites for the St, John Ambulance Brigade Hospital during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

A French cuirassier on sentry duty at the start of WWI in 1914, Soon after the use of both helmet
3502697 A French cuirassier on sentry duty at the start of WWI in 1914, Soon after the use of both helmet and breast plate was abolished, from The Pageant of the Century

Pieces from a porcelain service in gold and white (teapot, coffee pot, platter and plates)
FLO4633418 Pieces from a porcelain service in gold and white (teapot, coffee pot, platter and plates). Chromolithograph by Gillot of an illustration by Edouard Garnier from The Soft Paste Porcelain

Sorb apples from a service tree, Sorbus domestica. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640560 Sorb apples from a service tree, Sorbus domestica. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

Washington hatchet. Duties towards oneself: the soul. Veracite - Franchise
DUV4212606 Washington hatchet. Duties towards oneself: the soul. Veracite - Franchise. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

A man coming to the rescue of someone drowning. Duties towards oneself: the soul. Moral law and civil law
DUV4212601 A man coming to the rescue of someone drowning. Duties towards oneself: the soul. Moral law and civil law. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

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Duty: A timeless commitment that transcends boundaries and eras. From the mighty HMS Victory, proudly flying its flags as a symbol to protect our shores, to the valiant words of Admiral Nelson echoing through history: 'England expects that every man will do his duty. ' In the bustling streets of London, a police officer stands tall, embodying the essence of duty. Whether it be safeguarding our city during a football match or countering German propaganda in World War I, their unwavering dedication shines bright. Amidst the chaos of war, love and duty intertwine in poignant ways. The year 1914 witnessed countless hearts torn between loyalty and affection in 'Twixt Love and Duty, ' capturing the emotional turmoil faced by many. Even on traffic duty, Metropolitan Police officers exemplify their sense of responsibility with utmost professionalism. Their presence ensures order amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. As Christmas approaches, Coldstream Guards grace us with their presence on festive cards – a reminder that even during joyful times, they remain committed to protecting our nation's peace. Breaking barriers and challenging norms, women step forward into roles traditionally held by men. In World War I uniforms alongside their male counterparts or as early female police officers patrolling London's streets – these trailblazers redefine what it means to serve one's community. From carousel music covers to children admiring Mr Bobby the Policeman on Kay Snap postcards – society cherishes those who uphold their duties with integrity while becoming symbols themselves. Through snow-covered landscapes in Bough Beech or navigating busy urban streets - like dedicated postmen delivering mail - individuals across time have embraced their obligations without hesitation. Duty is not just an obligation; it is an honor bestowed upon those willing to put others before themselves, and is an eternal flame burning within us all.