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Appeal Collection (#2)

"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: Blighty

Blighty
A large still life oil painting showing a table laden with objects to appeal to one's appetite. Objects include a decorative cake and a selection of different fruits. Date: circa 1918

Background imageAppeal Collection: Appeal To The Great Spirit

Appeal To The Great Spirit
An equestrian statue located in front of the Museum of fine arts in Boston, it shows a Native American on horseback, spiritually facing skyward. Date: 1908

Background imageAppeal Collection: Advert requesting support for John Groom's Crippleage

Advert requesting support for John Groom's Crippleage
John Groom's Crippleage took in young disabled women from around the country and offered them training in the art of making artificial flowers. Date: 1939

Background imageAppeal Collection: WW1 poster, Is there a Red Cross Service Flag in your home? A heart and a dollar are all you need

WW1 poster, Is there a Red Cross Service Flag in your home? A heart and a dollar are all you need. Join the Red Cross. Date: 1917

Background imageAppeal Collection: Lewis Carroll Cot in Great Ormond Street Hospital 1900

Lewis Carroll Cot in Great Ormond Street Hospital 1900
In memory of the author of Alice in Wonderland, ? Lewis Carroll cot at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, London

Background imageAppeal Collection: Lord Beaverbrook's appeal for aluminium 1940

Lord Beaverbrook's appeal for aluminium 1940
Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes

Background imageAppeal Collection: Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made

Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes

Background imageAppeal Collection: The Ferrer trial in Barcelona

The Ferrer trial in Barcelona
Francisco Ferrer was accused of having taken a leading part in the Barcelona rebellion. The photograph shows Ferrer, top left

Background imageAppeal Collection: British protest to the Ferrer trial

British protest to the Ferrer trial
Mr Victor Grayson speaking at the demonstration meeting at Trafalgar Square. Francisco Ferrer was accused of having taken a leading part in the Barcelona rebellion

Background imageAppeal Collection: Advert for Metropolitan Drinking Fountain 1878

Advert for Metropolitan Drinking Fountain 1878
Metropolitan drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, set up in London by Samuel Gurney, a Member of Parliament and philanthropist to supported by voluntary contributions

Background imageAppeal Collection: Bernard Barton Circa Quaker Poet Who Published

Bernard Barton Circa Quaker Poet Who Published
bernard, barton, circa, quaker, poet, who, published, volumes, stuff, seaweeds, convict, appeal, verses, death, shelley, convict's, 1820, history, historical, 10152092

Background imageAppeal Collection: Bernard Barton

Bernard Barton
BERNARD BARTON (1784 - 1849) The Quaker poet who published volumes of stuff such as Seaweeds, The Convict's Appeal and Verses on the Death of Shelley'. Date: circa 1830

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Modern hair styles (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Modern hair styles (b / w photo)
6005111 Health and Beauty: Modern hair styles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern hair styles)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Can you do these? (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Can you do these? (b / w photo)
6005110 Health and Beauty: Can you do these? (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Can you do these)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Loosening the limbs (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Loosening the limbs (b / w photo)
6005109 Health and Beauty: Loosening the limbs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loosening the limbs)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Exercises for constipation (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Exercises for constipation (b / w photo)
6005101 Health and Beauty: Exercises for constipation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exercises for constipation)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Altho I m on my knees dear I d rather be on yours dear (colour litho)

Altho I m on my knees dear I d rather be on yours dear (colour litho)
3642836 Altho I m on my knees dear I d rather be on yours dear (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Stretch your legs! (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Stretch your legs! (b / w photo)
6005116 Health and Beauty: Stretch your legs! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stretch your legs)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Stretch and swing (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Stretch and swing (b / w photo)
6005108 Health and Beauty: Stretch and swing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stretch and swing)

Background imageAppeal Collection: White Waistcoat (b / w photo)

White Waistcoat (b / w photo)
5998552 White Waistcoat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: White Waistcoat. Illustration for The Worlds Best Photographs (Odhams, 1939)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Lovely to the finger-tips! (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Lovely to the finger-tips! (b / w photo)
6005120 Health and Beauty: Lovely to the finger-tips! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovely to the finger-tips)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Exercises to improve digestion (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Exercises to improve digestion (b / w photo)
6005102 Health and Beauty: Exercises to improve digestion (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exercises to improve digestion)

Background imageAppeal Collection: All eyes were on me (colour litho)

All eyes were on me (colour litho)
3642779 All eyes were on me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All eyes were on me. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Exercises for 'slim-through middle'(b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Exercises for "slim-through middle"(b / w photo)
6005100 Health and Beauty: Exercises for " slim-through middle" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: How do you stand? (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: How do you stand? (b / w photo)
6005097 Health and Beauty: How do you stand? (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How do you stand)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Leg swinging (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Leg swinging (b / w photo)
6005117 Health and Beauty: Leg swinging (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leg swinging)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Aids to a lovely skin (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Aids to a lovely skin (b / w photo)
6005105 Health and Beauty: Aids to a lovely skin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aids to a lovely skin)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: 'Take a pair of sparkling eyes!'(b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: "Take a pair of sparkling eyes!"(b / w photo)
6005107 Health and Beauty: " Take a pair of sparkling eyes!" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Take a pair of sparkling eyes)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Beautifying your throat and chin (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Beautifying your throat and chin (b / w photo)
6005114 Health and Beauty: Beautifying your throat and chin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beautifying your throat and chin)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Aids to a lovely skin (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Aids to a lovely skin (b / w photo)
6005112 Health and Beauty: Aids to a lovely skin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aids to a lovely skin)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Health and Beauty: Breathing exercises (b / w photo)

Health and Beauty: Breathing exercises (b / w photo)
6005106 Health and Beauty: Breathing exercises (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breathing exercises)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Hunger knows no armistice--Near East Relief, 1919 (colour lithograph)

Hunger knows no armistice--Near East Relief, 1919 (colour lithograph)
5854201 Hunger knows no armistice--Near East Relief, 1919 (colour lithograph) by Bracker, M. Leone (1885-1937); Private Collection

Background imageAppeal Collection: Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster)

Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster)
3740480 Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: They Are Struggling against Starvation)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Come and see the other one (colour litho)

Come and see the other one (colour litho)
2815977 Come and see the other one (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come and see the other one. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAppeal Collection: Appeal for National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children (engraving)

Appeal for National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children (engraving)
2796416 Appeal for National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAppeal Collection: Pieta, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)

Pieta, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
ALM403393 Pieta, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); 154.9x99.7 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; © Allen Memorial Art Museum; Mrs. F.F

Background imageAppeal Collection: Girl and Christmas Tree (photo)

Girl and Christmas Tree (photo)
671902 Girl and Christmas Tree (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl and Christmas Tree.); © Look and Learn




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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.