Recruiting Collection (page 18)

Recruiting for the British Army for the Boar War 1901
Men at St Martin-in-the-Fields near Trafalgar Square, London, reading a notice-board for recruitment for the British Army attended for the Second Boer War

Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1805. 1805. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1805

Scottish soldiers and would-be recruits, Britain, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Scottish soldiers and would-be recruits, Britain, First World War, (c1920). The Recruiting Campaign in the Winter of 1915-16

Fall In : Answer Now in Your Countrys Hour of Need, 1915, (1935). Creator: Unknown
" Fall In" : Answer Now in Your Countrys Hour of Need, 1915, (1935). Recruiting poster appealing to British men to join up and fight in the First World War

Recruiters in the time of the Thirty Year War, 1618-1648, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Recruiters in the time of the Thirty Year War, 1618-1648, (1936). Werber Aus Der Zeit Des 30 Jahrigen Krieges. 1618-1648. Poor farming folk being rounded up to fight in mercenary armies

Trepanning A Recruit, c1791, (1930). Creator: George Keating
Trepanning A Recruit, c1791, (1930). A group of people outside a building with a sign reading Cumberland House D. Irwin from Carlisle

Advertisements Which Helped To Raise Kitcheners Army, 1914-1918, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Advertisements Which Helped To Raise Kitcheners Army, 1914-1918, (1919). First World War enlistment propaganda in Welsh and English: 5 Questions to Men Who Have Not Enlisted

The First Advertisement, c1914, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The First Advertisement, c1914, (1919). Your King and Country Need You; A Call to Arms. First World War enlistment propaganda

The City train d bands recruiting serjeant, 1773. A recruiting sergeant interviews two recruits

France, 1756. Artist: William Hogarth
France, 1756; a scene outside the Duke of Cumberland inn, in England. To the left a grenadier is painting a caricature of the King of France to the amusement of his companions

The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew, 1308-1311. Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna
The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew, 1308-1311. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

A different hat soon, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
A different hat soon, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Lord Kitchener making a recruiting appeal at the Guildhall, 1915. Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916). From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol

Recruiting for the United States Navy, c1917 (1919). Artist: Press Illustrating Service
Recruiting for the United States Navy, c1917 (1919). USS Recruit, also known as the Landship Recruit, was a wooden mockup of a dreadnought battleship constructed by the US Navy in Manhattan

Recruits waiting outside the Central London Recruiting Depot, 1914. When World War I began in 1914 men rushed to join up and go to war

The Great Recruiting Meeting at the London Guildhall, 1914. On the 4th September 1914 Prime Minster Asquith (1852-1928) began a recruitment drive at Londons Guildhall

Christ calling the Apostles James and John, 1926. Artist: Edward Armitage
Christ calling the Apostles James and John, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Recruits c18th century (1909). Artist: Watson & Dixon
Recruits c18th century (1909). From British Military Prints - Connoisseur Extra No. 6 by Ralph Nevill [The Connoisseur Publishing Company, Carmelite House, E.C. London, 1909.]

The Recruiting Sergeant, 18th century. Artist: Samuel Hieronymus Grimm
The Recruiting Sergeant, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

US Army enlistment poster; Destroy this Mad Brute, 1917-1918

Men for the Fleet!, 1859. In May 1959, Prince Alfred, Queen Victorias second son, was appointed aboard HMS Euryalus. Although he is depicted as a child in this cartoon

Follow Me!

Portrait of Lady Liberty Sleeping, "Wake Up America!, Civilization Calls Every Man, Woman and Child
Portrait of Lady Liberty Sleeping, " Wake Up America!, Civilization Calls Every Man, Woman and Child!", World War I Recruitment Poster, by James Montgomery Flagg, USA, 1917

World War One Propaganda
World War 1 Recruiting and enlistment poster, Great Britain 1914-1918. " Join at once, fight for the dear old flag". Photo by:

Army Reserve recruiting poster, 2014 (c).Produced by the British Army Recruiting Group for the Ministry of Defence, 2014 (c)

WW1 recruitment poster, Spirit of 1917, US Marines
WW1 recruitment poster, Spirit of 1917, Join the US Marines at Smithfield and Water Streets, Pittsburgh. Date: circa 1917

WW1 recruitment poster, Which [hat] Ought You to Wear? Date: circa 1915

WW2 poster, Women wanted as ambulance drivers
WW2 recruitment poster, Women wanted as ambulance drivers. Offer your services to your local council or any branch of Womens Voluntary Services. Date: early 1940s

WWI Poster, Take up the Sword of Justice
Design by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945), Take Up the Sword of Justice, Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster. One of the most popular, much plagiarised posters of WW1

WWI Poster, Fall In
Design by E J Keeley, Fall In, answer now in your countrys hour of need. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster showing a rallying bugler. Date: 1916

WWI Poster, Rights of Citizenship
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Rights of Citizenship, Your Rights, Your Duty. Date: 1916

WWI Poster, Have you a reason or only an excuse?
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Which? Have you a reason or only an excuse for not enlisting? Now! Date: 1915

WWI Poster, If the cap fits you, join the Army today
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, If the Cap fits you, join the Army today. Date: 1915

WWI Poster, Your King & Country Need You
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, design by Lawson Wood (1878-1957). Your King & Country Need You to Maintain the Honour and Glory of the British Empire

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- To the Young Women of London
To the Young Women of London. Is your " Best Boy" wearing Khaki? Recruitment poster, one of thirteen produced in Britain between August 1914 - March 1916. Date: 1914

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- If the Cap Fits You
f the Cap Fits You, Join the Army Today. Recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 53

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- More Men
Lord Kitchener Calls For More Men -- God Save the King. Recruitment poster, issued 19 May 1915. One of thirteen printed posters produced in Britain between August 1914 and March 1916. Date: 1915

French Military Poster, WW1
French military poster, colour photolithograph published by the British Library, 1981. Reproduces a French home front poster from World War One designed by Simay

Wills WWI cigarette cards depicting recruiting posters
A set of twelve Wills First World War cigarette cards depicting recruiting posters.. Commemorative Art

MEMORIAL DAY POSTER. Honor the Brave. American recruitment poster showing a parade of veterans and soldiers for Memorial Day, 30 May 1917. Lithograph poster, 1917

You are wanted by the US Army 660 Market St. San Francisco or any Army recruiting station. US Army recruiting poster showing an officer, possibly Gen. John J

CARTOON: MEXICAN WAR, 1846. Volunteers for Texas. An 1846 American cartoon deriding sentiment for the war with Mexico

Boys! Come along, you re wanted
Boys! Come along. You re wanted. World War One recruitment poster of a soldier silhouetted against a map of the south of England

Kitchener Quote Poster
A recruitment poster featuring a portrait of Lord Kitchener alongside a quote from a speech he gave at the Guildhall in July, 1915 stressing the Call of Duty

The Call to Arms. Irishmen Don t You Hear It. First World War recruiting poster calling for Irish volunteers to enlist in the armed forces

Britons! Your Country Needs You. A poster appeal for recruits issued by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1914 after the outbreak of the First World War

Australias Imperishable Record. Poster created 1915 or 1916 during the First World War as propaganda to encourage Australians to join the armed forces

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"Recruiting: A Glimpse into the Rich History of Military and Civilian Service" Step back in time with these captivating recruiting posters that have shaped the course of history. From the iconic Royal Navy recruitment poster to the British Military Poster during the inter-war period, each artwork tells a unique story. The Kitchener Poster - "Your Country Needs You" - remains etched in our collective memory as a symbol of patriotism and duty. Joining forces with this powerful message, countless individuals answered the call to serve their nation. For those seeking adventure on land, the Join the Royal Marines Poster beckoned brave souls to embrace challenges head-on and become part of an elite force. Similarly, another recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police emphasized discipline and order within military ranks. During World War I, Lord Kitchener's stern gaze from his recruiting poster inspired thousands to enlist. The Together Poster showcased unity amidst adversity, reminding us that strength lies in standing shoulder-to-shoulder. Delving further into history, we encounter a Recruitment Poster from 1900 depicting Britain's military might at its zenith. This striking image captures both tradition and progress as soldiers march forward towards an uncertain future. Not limited to men alone, women played a vital role too. The Women's Land Army Poster encouraged females to join agricultural efforts during times of war when every contribution mattered greatly. Across borders, even U. S. Navy sought recruits through vibrant travel posters evoking wanderlust while highlighting opportunities for service abroad. These lithographs transported aspiring sailors into a world filled with excitement and exploration. Beyond military endeavors lie other avenues where dedicated individuals protect society – police forces worldwide seek new members through eye-catching recruitment signs that promise safety under their watchful eyes. Lastly, let us not forget how RAF flyers soared high above enemy lines during World War II; their bravery immortalized by Fly with RAF posters that called upon young aviators ready for the ultimate test of courage.