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Appeal Collection (#10)

"Appeal: A Call to Action Across Time and Causes" Recruitment posters for the Women's Army Corps (WaC) and Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) during World War II

Background imageAppeal Collection: Minin (d. 1616) appealing to the Novgorodians in 1611, 1861 (oil on canvas)

Minin (d. 1616) appealing to the Novgorodians in 1611, 1861 (oil on canvas)
BAL209469 Minin (d.1616) appealing to the Novgorodians in 1611, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Peskov, Mikhail Ivanovich (1834-64); 157x204 cm; Art Museum, Samara, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageAppeal Collection: ALBANY: STATE CAPITOL. Court of Appeals room of the old State Capitol building at Albany

ALBANY: STATE CAPITOL. Court of Appeals room of the old State Capitol building at Albany, New York. Lithograph, 19th century

Background imageAppeal Collection: RICHARD BAGGALLAY (1816-1888). British politician and judge of the Court of Appeal of England

RICHARD BAGGALLAY (1816-1888). British politician and judge of the Court of Appeal of England. Photograph, 1876

Background imageAppeal Collection: Hows That - A young wicketkeeper whips off the bails

Hows That - A young wicketkeeper whips off the bails
" Hows That?" - A young wicketkeeper whips off the bails and appeals vigorously for a stumping dismissal as the batsman sneaks out of his crease. (see also: 10724035) Date: 1905

Background imageAppeal Collection: For the past month a notice has been posted outside Silverdale House, Hampstead Road

For the past month a notice has been posted outside Silverdale House, Hampstead Road, London, stating The Bailiffs Shall Not Pass, in connection with Mr

Background imageAppeal Collection: Eye-catching pink poster advertising Police Naked eau de parfum, a new perfume with

Eye-catching pink poster advertising Police Naked eau de parfum, a new perfume with an amusing memorable name

Background imageAppeal Collection: Minins Appeal, 1896. Oil on canvas. Konstantin Makovsky (1839-1915) Russian artist

Minins Appeal, 1896. Oil on canvas. Konstantin Makovsky (1839-1915) Russian artist. Kuzma Minin (d1616) c1611 appealing to people of Nizhny Novgorod to raise funds to equip a Volunteer Army against

Background imageAppeal Collection: Poster of a German Army officer holding glass of sekt (champagne) with name Feist Sekt on it

Poster of a German Army officer holding glass of sekt (champagne) with name Feist Sekt on it. Patriotic advertisement for Feist Sektkellerei, Frankfurt am Main, 1917

Background imageAppeal Collection: World War I Polish army recruitment poster, 1917. Casimir Pulaski and Thaddeus Kosciuszko

World War I Polish army recruitment poster, 1917. Casimir Pulaski and Thaddeus Kosciuszko, 18th/19th century Polish heroes used to appeal to Polish nationalism to recruit men to fight for their

Background imageAppeal Collection: Elinor Glyn (born Sutherland - 1864-1943). Glamorous British writer of sensational romantic novels

Elinor Glyn (born Sutherland - 1864-1943). Glamorous British writer of sensational romantic novels. Originator of the term It for sex appeal

Background imageAppeal Collection: THE FIRST COURT OF APPEAL, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom

THE FIRST COURT OF APPEAL, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom
THE FIRST COURT OF APPEAL, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Background imageAppeal Collection: WWI Poster, Appeal to Women

WWI Poster, Appeal to Women
WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, An Appeal to Women, Make every Penny do the work of Two, Put your Savings in the War Loan. Date: circa 1916

Background imageAppeal Collection: SOUTH AFRICA: HOTTETOT MAN. The Apparel of the Hottentot Men

SOUTH AFRICA: HOTTETOT MAN. The Apparel of the Hottentot Men. Line engraving from an English edition Peter Kolbes The Present State of the Cape of Good Hope, c1731

Background imageAppeal Collection: Salvation is free, but it doesn t appeal to him

Salvation is free, but it doesn t appeal to him. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt, looking somewhat devilish, as a minister standing in a pool labeled Teddyism

Background imageAppeal Collection: Old Essex Cottages

Old Essex Cottages
Lovely old cottages such as these at Clavering, Essex, England, appeal to us all, with their simplicity of structure. Date: 1930s

Background imageAppeal Collection: Forces Tennis Balls

Forces Tennis Balls
A Lillywhites girl shows off the surplus of tennis balls donated by Dunlop, Slazenger etc. following an appeal due to a shortage within the Armed Forces! Date: 28 May 1942

Background imageAppeal Collection: Waifs and Strays Society appeal advertisement

Waifs and Strays Society appeal advertisement
An appeal for funds by the Waifs and Strays Society featuring a picture of four-year-old Violet, one of a family of eight motherless children

Background imageAppeal Collection: Charles Ray Directing

Charles Ray Directing
When his acting career sagged, Charles Ray turned to direction : sadly his movies lacked box-office appeal. But this is a nice intimate shot of 20s film- making. Date: circa 1922

Background imageAppeal Collection: A Suffragettes Appeal to John Bull

A Suffragettes Appeal to John Bull
An illustrated postcard from around 1910 depicts a suffragette, shackled and in a prison cell. She is making an appeal to John Bull - a personification of England - with some lines from The Princess

Background imageAppeal Collection: Satire on the plea for a labourers vote

Satire on the plea for a labourers vote
Excellent political satire on the plea for a labourers vote, as both a Tory and a Liberal Politician get down on their knees to beg for the vote of the common working man

Background imageAppeal Collection: German poster campaign for servicemens appeal

German poster campaign for servicemens appeal
German poster campaign asking for donations to the Colonial Servicemens Appeal, showing a colonial soldier holding an imperial flag on a broken staff

Background imageAppeal Collection: Veterans Riot at Washington: on the Steps of Congress

Veterans Riot at Washington: on the Steps of Congress
A demonstration which nearly became a riot: bonus marchers mounting the steps of the Capitol to appeal to congressmen for bonus payments

Background imageAppeal Collection: Prince George and war ambulance

Prince George and war ambulance
Prince George, later Duke of Kent (1902-1942), fourth son of King George V and Queen Mary, in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace with Mr Hansell

Background imageAppeal Collection: Melting Appeal by Merlin Enabnit

Melting Appeal by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a festive, scarlet snowsuit and posing with a snowman. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageAppeal Collection: Sir Richard Baggallay (1816-1888)

Sir Richard Baggallay (1816-1888)
Photographic portrait of Sir Richard Baggallay (1816-1888), then Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, c.1876

Background imageAppeal Collection: Recruiting for the War in 1914

Recruiting for the War in 1914
Photograph showing the recruiting offices at Whitehall besieged by crowds of young men hoping to serve King and country, shortly after the outbreak of World War I in 1914

Background imageAppeal Collection: Rosepetal Fag-Ends

Rosepetal Fag-Ends
Cigarettes Primerose from the Regie Francaise (French state tobacco monopoly) - tipped with rosepetals to appeal to the fashionable lady

Background imageAppeal Collection: Richard II & Appeal

Richard II & Appeal
Richard II and the Appeal of Treason

Background imageAppeal Collection: German Spiritualist Book

German Spiritualist Book
Poster for a German book, Der Spiritismus, designed to appeal to a populace disillusioned by their defeat in World War One

Background imageAppeal Collection: New Recruits / Derby Day

New Recruits / Derby Day
Following an appeal from Lord Derby, scores of men queue in London to enlist on one of the many Derby Days as they became known

Background imageAppeal Collection: Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason

Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason
King Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason. This process was used three times during Richards reign, the first one being in November 1387, when the Duke of Gloucester




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"Appeal: A Call to Action Across Time and Causes" Recruitment posters for the Women's Army Corps (WaC) and Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) during World War II, symbolizing the appeal for women to join the war effort. A powerful WW2 poster showcasing the vital role of the Merchant Navy, reminding us that their contribution was indispensable in times of conflict. The Soviet cholera vaccination poster from 1967, serving as an appeal to protect public health through immunization efforts. Kropotkin's revolutionary writings continue to resonate today, appealing for a society based on mutual aid and cooperation rather than hierarchical structures. Grapes Pub in Limehouse holds a unique charm that appeals to locals and visitors alike with its warm ambiance and delightful offerings. During WWII, the Merchant Navy Comforts Service made an earnest appeal for support, recognizing their sacrifices at sea while ensuring they were cared for back home. The great organ at Alexandra Palace stands as a testament to history but requires financial support through an ongoing appeal for restoration efforts. An advertisement by Waifs and Strays Society highlights their noble mission of providing care and support for vulnerable children in need – an urgent appeal worth heeding. As England faces Australia in cricket's Ashes series at Old Trafford, Manchester, fans eagerly respond to this captivating sporting event – an irresistible appeal drawing them together. The scabs' desperate plea appeals to justice after being confronted with unfair labor practices – a reminder that solidarity is essential when fighting against exploitation. Michael Relton shares his legal expertise on Jimmy Young Radio Programme following his interview—an intriguing discussion that captivates listeners' attention with its compelling appeal. During World War I, YMCA issued a heartfelt "Men Wanted" appeal—a call urging men from all walks of life to contribute their skills towards supporting troops on the frontlines.