Supplies Collection (page 20)

Couplings and other equipment
A pile of couplings and other equipment

Commandeering meat for the army during World War I
Cargoes of frozen meat were commandeered by the Government on arrival in the UK. On the eve of the war the prices of provisions shot up suddenly but the Government stepped in

Private W Cheetham bringing up fresh supplies of bombs
Private W. Cheetham (1st Btn. Shropshire Light Infantry) bringing up fresh supplies of bombs under very heavy fire at the crater at Hooge - August 9th 1915

Plate inscribed When the ell is it goin to be strawberry with a cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1888-1959). Bairnsfather Ware

Private A C Crapper bringing up a limber of supplies, WW1
Private A C Crapper bringing up a limber of supplies to the trenches under heavy fire. After the horses had bolted, 670 Private Crapper of the 1/4th (Hallamshire) Battalion

Viscountess Gladstone working for base hospitals, WW1
Viscountess Gladstone, along with the Hon. Lilian and Winifred Douglas Pennant (half -sisters of Lord Penrhyn) and Miss Poole working to provide garments

Scouts with Coronation programmes
Two Scouts with supplies of Coronation programmes and collection tins at the time of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953

WW2 poster, Get this into your head, Mister! When material in short supply is received, it must be supplied to production floor at lightning speed. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, G R Notes are the Key Notes
WW2 poster, G R [Goods Received?] Notes are the Key Notes of harmonious store keeping. Wrong information and careless handling causes discord. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, Draw Attention to Low Stock
WW2 poster, Draw Attention to It -- Low Stocks are the forerunner of No Stocks. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Brigadier-General E. Eyre Carter by Percival Anderson
Brigadier-General E. Eyre Carter, CB, CMG, Director of Supplies to the British Expeditionary Force. He got his CMG for the South Africa campaign where he was with Army Head Quarters

Lieut-General Sir John Steven Cowans by Percival Anderson
Lieutenant-General Sir John Steven Cowans, KCB, MVO (1862 - 1921), Quartermaster-General adn member of the Army Council during the Great War in a pencil portrait by Lieutenant Percival Anderson

Baking your own bread, WW1
First World War advertisement from the British Commercial Gas Association, suggesting that, with the reduction in the number of bakers throughout the country

Italy ready for the Austrians: munition supplies 1917
At an Italian munition factory, making 15-inch projetiles shells for the front. This photograph was taken at one of the largest munition manufacturing establishments of Italy. Date: 1917

Winter rations for British troops in the trenches 1917
British commissariat methods: Army ration corps supplying hot food to the men in the trenches at the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France; serving hot stew in bad weather often added very

Shells in thousands in a recently converted factory 1939
A factory converted into an ammunition production for bomb shells, during the rearmament programme, in a secret location somewhere in the Black Country. 1939

Water tank for the British Army, WW1
One of a number of tanks, each holding 100, 000 gallons of water, made by a Birmingham firm and erected in England, France and Belgium to ensure supplies during the First World War. Date: 1916

Eton boys helping with army stores, WW1
Eton College boys helping to unload war stores at Didcot Junction, forgoing their usual sport in order to help out. On the left is Prince Henry, the future Duke of Gloucester

Supply silhouetted, WW1 silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
The transport lines feeding supplies up to the front line trenches on the Western Front during World War One, pictured by the famous silhouette artist, Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley. Date: 1917

Night Work in silhouette, H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouette vignettes by H. L. Oakley depicting night time activity behind the British lines during World War One

Silhouette, girl photographing dog
Silhouette of a girl photographing her dog with a box camera. Date: (insert)

Advert, Arthur Pelling of Chiswick, photography
Advertisement and receipt for Arthur Pelling Ltd of Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, West London, photography supplier and chemist

British soldier with corrugated iron for transport, WW1
A British soldier on horseback, using a piece of corrugated iron for transport of supplies across a muddy field on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Medical supplies on light railway, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers transporting medical supplies on a light railway on the Western Front in France (Somme) during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Stacks of provisions, Western Front, France, WW1
Stacks of boxed provisions on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British troops loading up ammunition, Western Front, WW1
British troops loading up limbers with ammunition on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British cooks at work, Western Front, WW1
British cooks at work on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers unloading ammunition from lorry, WW1
British soldiers unloading ammunition from a lorry on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldier carrying water, Western Front, WW1
A British soldier using a yoke to carry two buckets of water on the Western Front during World War One. The man behind him is carrying two cans. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers with cans of water, Western Front, WW1
Four British soldiers with cans of water near a supply point on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers filling water cans, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers filling water cans at a supply point on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Water for British troops via light railway, WW1
Water supplies for British troops transported via a light railway on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Advanced water supply for British troops, WW1
An advanced water supply for British troops on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Harvesting scene with soldiers, Western Front, WW1
A harvesting scene with soldiers on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Australian cookhouse on Western Front, WW1
An Australian cookhouse on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Gordon Highlanders in trench, Western Front, WW1
Gordon Highlanders cutting up rations in a reserve trench before moving up to the front line on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Food supply ships delivering to Western Front, WW1
Food supply ships delivering to the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Newly baked bread for soldiers, Western Front, WW1
Newly baked bread ready for sending to soldiers on the Western Front during World War One. The bakers stand in a line, with ovens in the background. Date: circa 1916

Arrival of a meat-ship for the Western Front
Meat in canvas-covered sacks being transferred from ship to train, destined for British soldiers on the Western Front during World War One. Date: 1917

Big fighting ships auxiliaries by G. H. Davis
Navy notes of the week. A big fighting ships auxiliaries: some little-known members of the British fleet. 1912

Scene inside a bread store, Western Front, WW1
Scene inside a bread store, with loaves stacked on shelves ready to go up the line to British soldiers on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Unloading meat from ship to train, Western Front, WW1
Unloading meat from ship to train, destined for British soldiers on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Newly baked bread for the Western Front, WW1
Bakers with newly baked bread destined for soldiers on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Weighing meat destined for Western Front, WW1
Weighing meat being transferred from ship to train, destined for British soldiers on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Ships during winter months by G. H. Davis
Naval notes of the week (lightships and buoys). Above: revictualling a lightship during the winter months. Below: hold tight for your life -- attending to the Mariners Fingerposts in winter

Allied troops in Burma by G. H. Davis
How the Allied troops in Burma are kept fit: fresh meat and vegetables carried great distances in refrigerators. Showing the system of transport of fresh supplies by rail

German losses in Gulf of Tunis by G. H. Davis
German convoy of giant transports wiped out: 31 Messerschmitt ME323s shot down in the Gulf of Tunis, Second World War. The large six-engined aircraft were carrying personnel

Transporting tanks by air, by G. H. Davis
Transporting tanks by air during the Second World War: rapid supplies for battling armies. Date: 1942

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"Journey Through Time: Exploring the World's Supplies" Step back in time with these antique maps, as we embark on a captivating journey through centuries of supplies. Unfold an ancient map of the Roman Empire and witness the intricate network of trade routes that supplied this mighty civilization. Marvel at the detailed depiction of Britain under the Anglo Saxons, revealing how supplies sustained their flourishing society. Delve into history's icy grip as you encounter HMS Erebus and HMS Terror from 1845, ships braving treacherous waters in search of essential provisions. Trace your finger along a map showcasing the Byzantine Empire in the 9th Century, where vital resources fueled its grandeur. Transport yourself to Liverpool and Birkenhead in England during the 19th Century, where an antique map unveils bustling ports teeming with supplies for both local communities and far-reaching destinations like Scotland's Jura, Mull, Argyll, and Islay. Meet Captain Francis Crozier aboard HMS Terror in 1845 – a fearless leader navigating uncharted territories to secure crucial supplies amidst harsh conditions. Explore New Zealand through a mesmerizing 19th Century map; witness how settlers relied on diverse resources to forge new lives. Relive D-Day's pivotal moment as supplies pour ashore onto foreign shores – an awe-inspiring testament to human resilience and determination. Gaze upon a damaged antique map of Ireland from the same era; it serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst turmoil, sustenance remains paramount. Discover Saint Lucia through a beautifully preserved 19th Century map; marvel at its lush landscapes providing sustenance for generations past. Lastly, traverse Africa via an enchanting 1873 antique map – observe vast regions rich with natural treasures that have long supported civilizations throughout time. These captivating glimpses into our historical reliance on supplies remind us not only of our ancestors' resourcefulness but also inspire gratitude for today's modern conveniences.