Volunteers Collection (page 14)

First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. A volunteer is lifted onto a stretcher during a first aid competition which was held by the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB)

The Volunteer Cavalry Charged Them And Cleared The Way, 1895, (1902). Artist: Stanley Llewellyn Wood
The Volunteer Cavalry Charged Them And Cleared The Way, 1895, (1902). The Siege of Lucknow occurred during the Indian Rebellion of 1857

The Dog Potters, 1926. Eton OTC (Officer Traing Corps) developed from earlier Eton volunteers (or Dog Potters ). From Eton College by Christopher Hussey. [Country Life, London, 1926]

The new French armies: Conscripts and volunteers waiting to enrol for service, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

His Majesty Reviewing the Volunteers on the 4th of June, 1799, 1800 (1909). Artist: Samuel William Reynolds
His Majesty Reviewing the Volunteers on the 4th of June, 1799, 1800 (1909). After Robert Ker Porter (1777-1842). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Commandant Piet Uys, of the Transvaal Mounted Volunteers, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Volunteers Meeting A Loyal Kaffir and his Family, c1880. Episode of the Xhosa Wars (also known as the Cape Frontier Wars, Kaffir Wars), from 1779 to 1879 in South Africa

Kavanagh and Kunuji in the Swamp, 1857 (c1912). During the Second Siege of Lucknow the defenders were able to send messengers to and from the Alambagh

There Was Noting He Did Not Do, from moving people out of threatened shelters to mounting guard over unexploded bombs, 1941 (1942)

Civil Defence volunteers, 1942. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]

Army recruits off to join up, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

A blank invitation to a Civil Service Volunteer Rifles function, c19th century. The Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles were an infantry regiment of the Volunteer Force

William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. Artist: John Leech
William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. A satirical illustration showing William the Conqueror rallying his troups prior to his invasions of England

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

South African Light Horse, Cape Town, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
South African Light Horse, Cape Town, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1900. Men of the South African Light Horse coming down Adderley Street getting ready to entrain for the front

Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Christian Symons
Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers, c1890-c1893. A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume III, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893

Union volunteers crossing the Ohio River, Cincinnati, Ohio, American Civil War, c1862
Volunteers for the Union army crossing the Ohio River, Cincinnati, Ohio, American Civil War, c1862. Troops crossing from Cincinnati to Covington, Kentucky

Philip the Fair reviewing five thousand Parisians ready to bear arms, c1285-1314 (1882-1884). Known as the Fair, Philip IV (1268-1314) was King of France from 1285 until his death

The crowd at Springfield with the Black Flag, c1776-1781 (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Irish national volunteers, Maryborough Corps of Nationalists, 1914
Irish national volunteers, Maryborough Corps of Nationalists, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

A wood-chopping workshop, London, 1926-1927. Voluntary work for the homeless. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Volunteer review in the Queens Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1860. Queen Victoria carried out a review of 22, 000 Scottish military volunteers

Queen Victoria reviewing volunteers in the Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire, late 19th century. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Oath of the Horatii, 1791. Artist: Armand Charles Caraffe
The Oath of the Horatii, 1791. According to the Roman historian Livy, the Horatii were three Roman brothers who agreed to fight the Curiatii, three brothers from Alba Longa

Tsarina Alexandra and Grand Duchesses Olga and Tatiana of Russia, 1914. Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918) with her daughters Olga Nikolaevna (1895-1918) and Tatiana Nikolaievna ()

Enrolment of Russian volunteers for Madagascar, St Petersburg, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Enrolment of Russian volunteers for Madagascar, St Petersburg, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th April 1895

The Enrolment of Volunteers, 22nd July 1792, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st December 1895

The Volunteer Review, c1850s. In times of danger, men who do not belong to the army have sometimes served as volunteers. Colour plate taken from the book Pictures of English History

First volunteer review in Hyde Park, London, 1899. Volunteers for the Boer War. An engraving from James Taylors The Victorian Empire, William Mackenzie, (London, 1899)

The Redshirts, Legion Garibaldienne, 1915. Italian volunteers with the 1st Regiment of the French Foreign Legion. French postcard

Barracks of the 1st Regiment of the French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 1907. Artist: Boumendil
Barracks of the 1st Regiment of the French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 1907. Sidi Bel Abbes was the headquarters of the 1st Regiment of the Legion. French postcard

Barracks of the recruits, French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 14 July 1906. Artist: J Geiser
Barracks of the recruits, French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 14 July 1906. Sidi Bel Abbes was the headquarters of the 1st Regiment of the Legion. French postcard

Proclamation by Colonel Villebois-Mareuil, c1900. Georges de Villebois-Mareuil fought in the Transvaal on the side of the Boers in the Second Boer War together with members of the French Foreign

Men without Name, 20th century. Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion on patrol in the desert. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

The French Foreign Legion in their camp, c1910. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

The Changing of the Guard, The French Foreign Legion, c1910. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion, Syria, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion at a railway yard, Syria, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion stacking logs, Syria, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion travelling by wagon, Syria, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Officer inspecting a mounted detatchment of the French Foreign Legion, Syria, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

The French Foreign Legion, Syria, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

Officers of the French Foreign Legion, Syria, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers

The French Foreign Legion on manoeuvres, Boudenib, Morocco, 1911

Parade of the Young Pioneers, Red Square, Moscow, 1972

Volunteer your Assistance!, 1920. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
Volunteer your Assistance!, 1920

The courageous action of Eustache de Saint-Pierre at the Siege of Calais, 1346. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais

Enlistment of volunteers into the National Guard, Place du Pantheon, Paris, 1870-1871
Enlistment of volunteers into the National Guard, Place du Pantheon, Paris, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. From a private collection

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"Volunteers: The Unsung Heroes Who Answered the Call" RNLI lookout: Brave volunteers standing tall, safeguarding lives at sea. Women WW1 Land Army: Fearless women breaking barriers, feeding a nation in times of war. AFS despatch rider and messenger, WW2: Courageous messengers on two wheels, delivering hope amidst chaos. World War I recruitment poster: Join the ranks of brave volunteers, defend your country with honor. First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY): Trailblazing female volunteers providing crucial aid on the frontlines. Katy Perry Concert Perth: Enthusiastic fans turned dedicated volunteers, spreading joy through service. Bristol Garnerins balloon and parachute: Adventurous souls soaring high to save lives from above. Old Bill and Co. , August 1940: Resilient civilians turned volunteer firefighters during the Blitz's darkest days. Westminster Cavalry: Noble horse-mounted volunteers protecting their city with unwavering loyalty. Ulsters Oath - The Bulldog will not submit to Home Rule: Volunteers united by an unbreakable spirit for their homeland's freedom. Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961 : Selfless individuals stepping forward to defend peace against aggression. These diverse examples highlight the remarkable dedication and selflessness displayed by countless individuals who have volunteered throughout history in various capacities – be it rescuing those lost at sea or serving on the frontlines during wars and conflicts worldwide.