Bruce Collection (#18)

No Possible Doubt Whatsoever by B Bairnsfather
A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, showing a sentry and an encumbered soldier meeting in the night. Clearly, the soldier with the huge pack is not in the mood for it right now, thank you very much

There goes our Blinking Parapet again by B Bairnsfather
In this cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, a mortar strike obliterates a hefty part of the trench living area, while the cynical soldiers sit by, looking fairly apathetic to the whole experience

Directing the Way at the Front by B Bairnsfather
A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, commenting on the somehat unusual landmarks used to mark routes around the First World Wars front lines. Date: 1915

That Sword by B Bairnsfather
A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in which the imagined and actual usages of a sword in the First World War are juxtaposed. Date: 1915

The Professional Touch by Bairnsfather
The Professional Touch " Chuck us out that bag o bombs, mate; its under your ead" A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916

Observation by Bairnsfather
Observation " Ave a squint through these ere Bill, you can see one of the -----s eatin a sausage as clear as anythin " A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather featuring Old Bill on observation

A Matter of Moment by Bairnsfather
A Matter of Moment " What was that, Bill?" " Trench mortar" " Ours or theirs?" A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring his popular characters

Happy Memories of the Zoo by Bairnsfather
Happy Memories of the Zoo " What time do they feed the se-lions, Alf?" A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916

S. O. S. by Bairnsfather
S.O.S. The Hard Lines of Communication A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, in which two soldiers under heavy bombardment talk over the trench communication line

His Dual Obsession by Bairnsfather
His Dual Obsession Owing to the frequent recurrence of this dream, Herr Fritz von Lagerschifter has decided to take his friends advice

Situation Shortly Vacant by Bruce Bairnsfather
In this Bruce Bairnsfather cartoon, a gormless soldier peers from the house hes held up in into a recently made crater. It would appear that he doesn t see the second mortar. Date: 1916

Pushfulness at Plug Street by Bairnsfather
Pushfulness at Plug Street Colonel Ian Jelloid of the Blobshire Rifles being an energetic and businesslike man believes in advertising as an antidote to stagnant warfare A cartoon by Captain Bruce

Other Times, Other Manners by Bairnsfather
Other Times, Other Manners The decline of poetry and romance in war A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, in The Bystander Date: 1916

Start an Offensive on Ones Own by Bairnsfather
Humours from the Front - No 33 When One Would Like to Start an Offensive on Ones Own Recipe for feeling like this - Bully, biscuits, no coke

A Proposal in Flanders by Bruce Bairnsfather
A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, in which a French farmer is about to propose, when a dormant mine ruins the moment. Date: 1915

The Same Old Moon by Bruce Bairnsfather
A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, with one panel a traditional romantic idea, and the other a cynical subversion of it, brought on by the lethality of trench warfare. Date: 1915

E. H. Shepard & Bruce Ingram, Royal Garrison Artillery, WW1
Some officers of the Royal Garrison Artillery, self-styled The Press Gang. Standing left to right is Sec.-Lieutenant E. H. Shepard of Punch (best-known for drawing Winnie-the-Pooh), Sec. Lieut. D. C

Beechams advertisement by Bruce Bairnsfather
A Good Point to Remember. Advertisement for Beechams Pills featuring a humorous illustration by Bruce Bairnsfather of a British soldier, wrapped up warm against the cold

Old Bill lookalike
Mr Samuel Birkenshaw, of 123, Eldon Street, Oldham, the winner of an Old Bill lookalike competition run by The Bystander. Old Bill was the central cartoon character created by Captain Bruce

The Better Ole as a Film Play, 1918
Scenes from the film version of The Better Ole, a 1918 Welsh Pearson film based the cartoons of trench life by Bruce Bairnsfather published in The Bystander magazine

Another Secret out - Old Bill in camouflage, Bystander cover
Front cover of The Bystander featuring Old Bill, the cartoon soldier character created by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, attired in a uniform of dazzle camouflage. The caption reads, Another secret out

My Hat! by Bruce Bairnsfather
How a tin hat feels before battle...and during. Humorous cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander. 1916

Tatler cover - The Hon. Mrs Lyndhurst Bruce (Camille Cliffor
Front cover of The Tatler featuring the former Camille Clifford (1885-1971), the model for the Edwardian Gibson Girl drawn by Charles Dana Gibson, who married the Hon

Mlle. Edmee Dormeuil in the Better Ole
Edmee Dormeuil, French actress and star of The Better Ole, the musical play based on the cartoons of Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander

Bairnsfather on leave by Marcel Poncin
The Face at the Window. A humorous, and entirely imaginative, drawing of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, famous soldier cartoonist and creator of Fragments from France

Captain Bruce Bairnsfather
A snapshot by an American officer somewhere in France of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather (1888-1959), soldier cartoonist and creator of the Old Bill character

Kensitas cigarettes advert featuring Old Bill
World War One advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes featuring the character Old Bill, from the Bystander cartoons by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather

The Better Ole at the Oxford Theatre Arthur Bourchier
Arthur Bourchier (1863-1927), English actor, pictured in the role of Old Bill in The Better Ole, at the Oxford Theatre London in 1917

The Better Ole at the Oxford Theatre in 1917
Sketches taken from the musical The Better Ole by Bystander cartoonist Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, staged at the Oxford Theatre (formerly the Oxford Musical Hall)

Bruce Bairnsfather. Harry Thurston as Old Bill at the Palla
Harry Thurston in the role of Old Bill, the curmudgeonly World War One soldier created by artist Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, drawing crowded houses at the Palladium in 1917

Bruce Bairnsfather in his workroom at Bishopton
Bruce Bairnsfather, soldier cartoonist, best known for his creation, Ole Bill, in The Bystander, pictured at work in his workroom at Bishopton, Avon during leave. Date: 1916

How they are produced by Bruce Bairnsfather
An autobiographical cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather showing how he produces his famous Fragments in France, cartoons showing life for the typical British Tommy on the Western Front during World

Bairnsfather exhibition at the Graphic Galleries, 1916
A sketch from inside the Graphic Galleries at 190, Strand, London showing crowds gathered at the window, smiling and laughing at one of the Fragments from France

Advert for Bairnsfather Fragments from France exhibition, 19
An advertisement in The Bystander, sister magazine of The Graphic, promoting an exhibition of the humorous wartime cartoons, Fragments from France, by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather

Bruce Ingram
Sir Bruce Stirling Ingram (1877 - 1963), journalist and newspaper editor. The grandson of the papers founder, Herbert Ingram, he edited the Illustrated London News from 1900 to 1963

5th Marquess of Ailesbury, Vanity Fair, Lib
HENRY AUGUSTUS BRUDENELL-BRUCE, 5th Marquess of Ailesbury (1842 - 1911) British soldier, businessman and Conservative politician. Caption: The Marquis Date: 1888

Ernest Augustus Charles Brudenell-Bruce
ERNEST AUGUSTUS CHARLES BRUDENELL-BRUCE III, 3rd Marquess of Ailesbury (1811-1886) English nobleman. Caption: Three Dowagers Date: 1880

Bruce Castle C18
Bruce Castle, Tottenham : the seat of Alderman Townsend, today a museum whose picture collection is available through the Mary Evans Library. Date: circa 1780

Bruce Castle, Tottenham : today it houses a museum containing the Post Office collection, handled by the Mary Evans Library. Date: late 18th century

The Innocent Abroad, by Bairnsfather
The Innocent Abroad Out Since Mons: " Well, what sort of night ave yer ad?" Novice (but persistent optimist): " Oh, alright

Edward Bruce
EDWARD first lord BRUCE of Kinloss Scottish judge Date: 1549 - 1611

BRUCE RYMILL horse dealer ? auctioneer ? Date: circa 1882

NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS (1876-1977). American politician. Ross (right) as Director of the U.S. Mint, inspecting designs for the new Jefferson nickel with Edward Bruce

LORD ALFRED BRUCE DOUGLAS (1870-1945). English writer. Photographed c1929

BLANCHE KELSO BRUCE (1841-1898). United States Senator. American lithograph, 19th century

Stormy Day (1926). Ranken, William Bruce Ellis 1881-1941. Date: 1926

Sketch for The Winning Eight (1921). Ranken, William Bruce Ellis 1881 - 1941. Date: 1921

Rev. William Bruce, DD, 1757 - 1841 (c.1784). Wilson, Joseph fl. c.1766-1793 (d.1793). Date: 1784 (circa)

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"Remembering Bruce: A Man of Many Talents and Adventures" Bruce, a name that echoes through history, conjures images of bravery, resilience, and artistic brilliance. From the Men of the 1924 Everest Expedition to his wartime Toby jugs during WW1, Bruce left an indelible mark on the world. In moments frozen in time, we see Old Bill kneeling before the Cenotaph in Whitehall, paying homage to those who sacrificed their lives, and is here that we glimpse Bruce's deep understanding of humanity's struggles and triumphs. His artistry knew no bounds as he captured pivotal moments like the Battle of Bannockburn or depicted poignant scenes in his books such as "Things That Matter" and "A Miner Success. " Through his WW1 cartoons like "One of Our Minor Wars, " Bruce shed light on the realities faced by soldiers with both humor and empathy. Yet it was not only war that defined him; adventure beckoned him too. The Mount Everest Expedition of 1924 showcased his thirst for exploration and pushing boundaries. His postcards from this journey stand as testaments to his courage amidst nature's grandeur. Beyond war zones and mountaintops, Bruce found solace in simple pleasures like Albion Rovers FC football team matches or Bonzo's latest antics illustrated by Studdy. These glimpses into lighter moments reveal a man who understood life's balance between seriousness and joy. With each stroke of his pen or brushstroke on canvas, Bruce Bairnsfather immortalized stories that needed telling – tales like "The Thirst For Reprisals. " He became a voice for those whose voices were often silenced or forgotten. Today we remember Bruce – an artist, adventurer, storyteller – whose legacy lives on through these fragments from history. In our hearts forever remains a man who dared to capture truth with compassion while reminding us all what truly matters - our shared humanity.