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"Effort: A Powerful Force That Shapes History and Inspires Generations" In the midst of World War II, a captivating poster emerged, boldly declaring "We shall not flag

Background imageEffort Collection: WW2 poster, Teamwork -- Thanks Pal

WW2 poster, Teamwork -- Thanks Pal! Printed by DeHavilland of Canada Ltd for distribution in England. Date: circa 1942

Background imageEffort Collection: The NeedleWorker, WW1 knitting with Jessie Pope poem

The NeedleWorker, WW1 knitting with Jessie Pope poem
Page from The Needle Worker from March 1915, advising readers on knitting for men and boys and featuring, The Knitting Song, a poem by Jessie Pope

Background imageEffort Collection: Map, Britain -- Spearhead of Attack, WW2

Map, Britain -- Spearhead of Attack, WW2. Date: 1940s

Background imageEffort Collection: Member of the Womens Land Army, WW2

Member of the Womens Land Army, WW2
A member of the Womens Land Army (land girl) during the Second World War, standing by a garden gate. Date: 1942

Background imageEffort Collection: Broken down Classic 50s American car Havana Cuba

Broken down Classic 50s American car Havana Cuba
The old cars of Cuba preserved since the USA trade sanctions have become the symbol of Cuba. This broken down car being pushed symbolises the collapsed local economy

Background imageEffort Collection: British Army recruitment poster

British Army recruitment poster
Recruitment poster for the British Army. A smiling man in uniform asks: Have you a relation or friend serving?

Background imageEffort Collection: The new coffee tavern at Bradford

The new coffee tavern at Bradford
Interior and exterior views of the new coffee tavern in Bradford, inaugurated by W. E Forster, M.P in 1879. The Coffee Tavern movement was a Victorian effort to get people out of pubs

Background imageEffort Collection: Tanks / War Bonds Poster

Tanks / War Bonds Poster
World War One poster featuring a tank, encouraging the public to buy war bonds to help fund the war effort

Background imageEffort Collection: YMCA Poster, Lend Your Strength, WW1

YMCA Poster, Lend Your Strength, WW1
YMCA Poster, design by Adrian Gil-Spear, Lend Your Strength to the Red Triangle, Help the Y Help the Fighters Fight, United War Work Campaign, 11 to 18 November, First World War. circa 1918

Background imageEffort Collection: Lady Sarah Wilson, WW1

Lady Sarah Wilson, WW1
Lady Sarah Wilson (1865 - 1929), formerly Lady Sarah Spencer-Churchill, youngest child of John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough

Background imageEffort Collection: Three women chippers working in a shipbuilding shipyard

Three women chippers working in a shipbuilding shipyard, 1942

Background imageEffort Collection: Rock climber climbing steep face of rock cliff

Rock climber climbing steep face of rock cliff
Rock climber in the Needles climbing area. This area is part of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, Sequoia National Forest, CA

Background imageEffort Collection: Swinging Patty Berg

Swinging Patty Berg
Pebble Beach, California: June 28, 1956 Patty Berg swings at a golf driving demonstration

Background imageEffort Collection: Vietnamese man entering tunnel

Vietnamese man entering tunnel, Chu Chi tunnels, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageEffort Collection: Luciano Pavarotti. Creator: Dan Springer

Luciano Pavarotti. Creator: Dan Springer
Luciano Pavarotti

Background imageEffort Collection: WW1 poster, Join the Navy, the Service for Fighting Men. Date: circa 1917

WW1 poster, Join the Navy, the Service for Fighting Men. Date: circa 1917

Background imageEffort Collection: Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) in flight in Force 8 gales above raging seas. Shetland Islands

Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) in flight in Force 8 gales above raging seas. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, September

Background imageEffort Collection: Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. Artist: Harris

Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. Artist: Harris
Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. First held in 1776, the St Leger is the oldest of the five classic English horse races

Background imageEffort Collection: Athletics. Race. Early twentieth century. Engraving

Athletics. Race. Early twentieth century. Engraving

Background imageEffort Collection: Lizzie the munition war-worker in Sheffield, WW1

Lizzie the munition war-worker in Sheffield, WW1
Unofficially connected with Mr. Lloyd Georges department! The elephant munition-worker at Sheffield. Lizzie, a circus elephant was a familiar but incongruous sight on the cobbled streets of Sheffield

Background imageEffort Collection: Start Of Manchester Handicap

Start Of Manchester Handicap
Manchester, England: November 28, 1931. The start of the Manchester November Handicap won by J.T. Downings North Drift

Background imageEffort Collection: Climbers on Breithorn mountain, with the Matterhorn in the background, Zermatt, Valais

Climbers on Breithorn mountain, with the Matterhorn in the background, Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageEffort Collection: THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809). Anglo-American political philosopher and writer

THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809). Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Fashion before Ease; or A good Constitution sacrificed for a Fantastic Form. English cartoon, 1793

Background imageEffort Collection: WW1 recruitment poster with silhouette

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouette
World War One recruitment poster with silhouette -- Loyal Talk Won t Beat Kaiser, Krupp, Kultur, Trained Men Will! Enlist Now! Showing a determined soldier with a bayoneted rifle. 1914-1918

Background imageEffort Collection: Poster: Salvage Saves Shipping

Poster: Salvage Saves Shipping. Encouraging people to recycle materials rather than throw them away, to help with the War Effort. circa 1940s

Background imageEffort Collection: Wartime poster, More Ships

Wartime poster, More Ships -- come on! War Savings are Warships. Encouraging people to save money and help the war effort. Featuring a British bulldog wearing an HMS Victory naval cap. 1940s

Background imageEffort Collection: Wartime poster, Britain Expects

Wartime poster, Britain Expects that you too, this day, will do your duty. Suggesting that civilians as well as soldiers have a role to play in the war effort. 1940s

Background imageEffort Collection: The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson

The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson
A desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

Background imageEffort Collection: Women Window Cleaners

Women Window Cleaners
A group of newly trained Georginas set off for their first job, carrying their ladders and buckets. Date: 1940s

Background imageEffort Collection: Bronco Rider, 1908 (oil on canvas)

Bronco Rider, 1908 (oil on canvas)
823099 Bronco Rider, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Dunton, William Herbert Buck (1878-1936); 74.1x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronco Rider. William Herbert Buck Dunton (1878-1936)

Background imageEffort Collection: Jesse Owens at the start of the 200 metres at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936

Jesse Owens at the start of the 200 metres at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens setting off on the way to one of his four gold medals at the 1936 games

Background imageEffort Collection: Caucasian Appearance, Day, Digitally Generated, Effort, Full Length, Illustrative Technique

Caucasian Appearance, Day, Digitally Generated, Effort, Full Length, Illustrative Technique, In A Row, Male Likeness, Motion, Oar, Outdoors, River, Rowing, Side View, Sport, Teamwork, Togetherness

Background imageEffort Collection: Villagers Gathered Around the Wireless

Villagers Gathered Around the Wireless
Villagers in Charlwood, Sussex, gathered around the wireless radio in a local pub. 1940

Background imageEffort Collection: WW2 greetings card, Bus Conductor

WW2 greetings card, Bus Conductor
WW2 greetings card, A Girl Bus Conductor, by Ethel Gabain, official war picture from the National Gallery. Date: circa 1942

Background imageEffort Collection: Horatio Bottomley, 1915

Horatio Bottomley, 1915
The man of the hour: Horatio Bottomley(1860 - 1933) journalist, financier, politician and swindler. Pictured here in 1915, being praised by The Bystander magazine for his services to recruitment

Background imageEffort Collection: Battle of Legnano

Battle of Legnano
Fighting at the Battle of Legnano, near Milan, 1176, in which the forces of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, were finally defeated in their attempts to control the Italian city states of

Background imageEffort Collection: RAF workshops WWII

RAF workshops WWII
A man working on a lathe in an RAF aircraft workshop during World War II

Background imageEffort Collection: Mobile Canteens

Mobile Canteens
A row of mobile canteens in Brighton. Note that one of the vans has Y.M.C.A. printed on it. 1940

Background imageEffort Collection: Thessaloniki, Greece - Street Porter

Thessaloniki, Greece - Street Porter Date: circa 1916

Background imageEffort Collection: Advert for the recruitment of men for the RAF 1941

Advert for the recruitment of men for the RAF 1941
Fly with the RAF. Volunteer now! Heres the chance you ve been waiting for - to fly with the R.A.F be a pilot (age 18 - 30), Air Observer (18 - 32) or wireless operator/air gunner (18 - 32)

Background imageEffort Collection: Silent Still: Exercise

Silent Still: Exercise

Background imageEffort Collection: Actresses on National Service, 1939

Actresses on National Service, 1939
Cast members of Tony Draws a Horse at the Comedy Theatre in London pictured in their other war roles. Miss Kay Astor (centre) is a nurse

Background imageEffort Collection: US War effort postcard - 1941 - Keep em Flying

US War effort postcard - 1941 - Keep em Flying
Keep em Flying Propaganda postcard from 1941 (after the USA had entered the War following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour), encouraging productivity to aid the War effort

Background imageEffort Collection: 1840, Illustration depicting the ascent by a horse and cart of a steep Scottish highland road

1840, Illustration depicting the ascent by a horse and cart of a steep Scottish highland road
5311458 1840, Illustration depicting the ascent by a horse and cart of a steep Scottish highland road; (add.info.: Date: 1840); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageEffort Collection: Woman riding a bicycle

Woman riding a bicycle
5616676 Woman riding a bicycle; (add.info.: Woman riding a bicycle. 'Punch' illustration 1869. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageEffort Collection: Self-education as a route to success, 1909 (engraving)

Self-education as a route to success, 1909 (engraving)
5616658 Self-education as a route to success, 1909 (engraving); (add.info.: Cartoon from Punch refering to self education as a route to success. 1909.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageEffort Collection: Steam powered Tricycle

Steam powered Tricycle
5616694 Steam powered Tricycle; (add.info.: steam powered Tricycle; British; 1879. 01/01/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.



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"Effort: A Powerful Force That Shapes History and Inspires Generations" In the midst of World War II, a captivating poster emerged, boldly declaring "We shall not flag. " It symbolized the unwavering determination of nations to stand strong against adversity. Similarly, Winston Churchill's resolute speeches echoed through time, reminding us that effort is essential in times of crisis. Just as a crew team rows together with synchronized strength and unity, their efforts exemplify the power of teamwork. The Atlantic salmon leaping on its upstream migration embodies relentless perseverance against all odds in nature's grand cycle. During the First World War, women united under the Women's Institute banner to contribute their skills and efforts towards supporting their communities. Their activities showcased resilience and resourcefulness amidst chaos. German propaganda posters from World War I urged citizens to give their utmost for victory. These images served as reminders that collective they are shape destinies during tumultuous times. The iconic WWII poster "To Victory – With Our Help" rallied nations behind a common cause. It emphasized how individual contributions could lead to triumph when combined with collective action. In 1948 Olympics' 10, 000-meter race, athletes pushed themselves beyond limits—exhibiting sheer dedication and unyielding effort in pursuit of glory for themselves and their countries. Italian recruitment posters during World War II called upon individuals to join forces—a testament to how personal commitment fuels larger endeavors during challenging periods. Even humble creatures like dung beetles demonstrate extraordinary effort by tirelessly pushing balls of dung—an inspiring reminder that every contribution matters regardless of size or stature. Leatherback turtle hatchlings embarking on an arduous journey across sandy beaches epitomize determination against daunting obstacles—an embodiment of courage born out of pure instinctual effort. Knitting instruction booklets created specifically for RAF personnel during WWII highlight how even seemingly small acts can make significant differences when everyone puts forth dedicated efforts towards a shared goal. Coal mining, as depicted by G. H.