Bruce Collection (page 2)

Bruce Bairnsfather cartoon, No possible doubt whatever
Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon, No possible doubt whatever, published in the Bystander, 1916. Date: 1916

The Intelligence Department, by Bairnsfather
The Intelligence Department " Is this ere the Warwicks?" " Nao, Indenburgs blinkin Light Infantry" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander

The Conscientious Exhilarator, by Bairnsfather
The Conscientious Exhilarator " Every encouragement should be given for singing and whistling" - (Extract from a Military Manual ) That painstaking fellow, Lieut

His Fatal Beauty, by Bairnsfather
His Fatal Beauty OLD BILL: " My wife married me for love, ye know, Bert" BERT (after prolonged and somewhat pained scrutiny of Bills face): " I had been wonderin what it was, Bill

My Dug-Out A lay of the trenches by Bruce Bairnsfather
Old Bill shows his prowess as a poet in this cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather. Date: 1915

How WWI was fought
" As it is for most of us" World War I was a slog, described by many as " 90% routine and 10% terror." Although soldiers lived with death every day, for the most part

That Evening Star-Shell, by Bruce Bairnsfather
Oh, star of eve, whose tender beam Fall on my spirits troubled dream. Originally an amateur artist, Bairnsfathers cockney humour displayed in his view of the Front

A Maxim Maxim, by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Robert Bruce / On Seal
ROBERT I King of Scotland

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII and his tutors from Oxford, From Edward VII His Life and Times
955242 Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII and his tutors from Oxford, From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: seated from left)

Henry Austin Bruce, 1st Baron Aberdare, 1815 - 1895. British Liberal Party politician
3062090 Henry Austin Bruce, 1st Baron Aberdare, 1815 - 1895. British Liberal Party politician.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England)

Calendar of Jacob Daniel Bruce, 1709, c.1780. Creator: Anonymous master
Calendar of Jacob Daniel Bruce, 1709, c.1780. Private Collection

Bunder Deelum, in the Persian Gulf, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Bunder Deelum, in the Persian Gulf, 1857. The accompanying view of one of the numerous forts in the Persian Gulf has been sketched from the deck of the Hon

Bruce, J.M. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bruce, J.M. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

Bruce, J.M. Mr. on horseback, with Mrs. Bruce, 1919 May 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bruce, J.M. Mr. on horseback, with Mrs. Bruce, 1919 May 30

Bruce, J.M. Mr. on horseback, 1919 May 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bruce, J.M. Mr. on horseback, 1919 May 30

Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium
At Christmas 1914, over the 24th/25th December, a truce was held here between the 1st Battalion the Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th Bavarians in which Bruce Bairnsfaher took part

Robert I, commonly Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, (1797). Artist: E Harding
Robert I, commonly Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, (1797). King of the Scots from 1306-1329, Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) led Scotland during the Wars of Scottish Independence

Seal of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, 14th century (1892). Robert I ruled Scotland from 1306 until 1329. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, 1894 (b/w photo)
3025295 Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, 1894 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854 - 1900) was an Irish writer and poet

Charing Cross Dressing Station bunkers, Ploegsteert
These are close by the Plugstreet Experience 14-18 (Interpretation Centre) and served the Dressing Station which, like many of the sites around here, used a series of Central London names

Lady Young (formerly Lady Scott), Peter Scott, Wayland Young
The sculptor, Lady Young, formerly Kathleen Bruce, then Lady Scott, wife of the polar explorer, Robert Falcon Scott. Pictured with her son by her first husband Peter Scott

Freddie Mills fighting Bruce Woodcock at White Cty in 1949
Frederick Percival ( Freddie ) Mills (1919-1965) - English boxer, and the world light heavyweight champion from 1948 to 1950

Bruce Woodcock and Tami Mauriello in boxing match
Bruce Woodcock and Tami Mauriello in a boxing match

King Robert the Bruce is crowned as King of Scotland by Isabella MacDuff, The Countess of Buchan at the Abbey at Scone. 1306

Bystander cover - Bruce Bairnsfather, Armistice Day
Front cover of The Bystander illustrated by the magazines most famous cartoonist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather. With another world war underway

Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Elizabeth de Burgh (c1289-1327) was the second wife and queen consort of King Robert I of Scotland

WW1 - Officer in the Roll of Honour - Major S. M. Bruce, Indian Cavalry (37th Lancers). Third son of the late Colonel Edward Bruce, 19th Lancers, " Fanes Horse, " and of Mrs

Lady Bruce, Sister of Robert Bruce, King of Scotland, confined in a Cage, c1787
Lady Bruce, Sister of Robert Bruce, King of Scotland, confined in a Cage & exposed on the Battlements of Roxburgh Castle by order of Edward I. King of Scotland, c1787

WW2 - When The Bells Rang
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, When The Bells Rang, written by Anthony Armstrong and Bruce Graeme. The image shows the side profile of a soldier holding his bayonet rifle

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, archive of Ismay letters
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. A fascinating archive of letters from Wilton Oldham to Mrs Bower Ismay relating to research for his book The Ismay Line

The Young Sketcher
A portrait oil painting of a young man, working on a sketch, he is seated at a desk, which has his artist's tools on it, beside a decorative handkerchief. Date: circa 1921

Georges Carpentier
A side profile portrait painting of French boxer, Georges Carpentier, 1894-1975, holding a total of 89 wins, his nickname was Orchid Man

The Saloon, Blenheim Palace
A painting which showcases the grand interior of the saloon in Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and a gift to John Churchill

Blenheim Palace State Room
A painting which showcases the illustrious interior of a state room of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and a gift to John Churchill

Miss Hilda Moore
A portrait painting of British stage and film actor, Hilda Mary Moore, who is wearing a fur jacket off of one shoulder and holding a large bunch of poppies

Still Life Blue and White
A still life painting of some blue and white delphiniums dominating the arrangement, among some other flower types, including daisies and corn flowers. Date: circa 1915

The Red Coat
A portrait oil painting of a young man, heavily themed with the colour red, including his hair, hat, lips, blushing cheeks and most noticeably, his uniform coat. Date: circa 1915

White Star Line - three pocket books
White Star Line - three rare pocket books. (1) 1893 hardbound booklet of tide tables, sailings, passages, etc. published by Ismay, Imrie & Co

Daily Mirror, J. Bruce Ismay at Titanic Inquiry, New York
RMS Titanic - J. Bruce Ismay before the inquiry Commission in New York, copy of The Daily Mirror dated 29 April 1912. Date: 1912

Colonel G B Malleson, studio portray
Colonel G B Malleson, studio portrait, Colonel George Bruce Malleson CSI (8 May 1825 ?? 1 March 1898) English officer, India and author. Date: 1895

Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, British Pacific Fleet, WW2
Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Commander-in-Chief, British Pacific Fleet during WW2, based in Sydney, Australia Date: 1940s

British Dominions leaders during the reign of King George V
Prime Ministers of the British Dominions during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Hertzog, Smuts, Bennett, Bruce, Lyons, Alderdice, Forbes. Date: 1935

Australian Natives
An etching of some native Australian people amongst the tall grasses, next to some extremely tall, thin trees. Date: circa 1925

On The Lane Cove
A landscape etching of an Australian cove, set beside a wide, meandering river and tall, slender trees. Date: circa 1925

Across The Lake Macquarie
This landscape etching shows a view, looking across the Lake Macquarie, in New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1923

Across The Bay, Coogee, N. S. W
An etching showing a view of Coogee, a coastal suburb just southeast of Sydney, Australia, looking across the bay. Date: circa 1921

Rue de la Cordonnerie, Dinan
An etching of Rue de la Cordonnerie in the town of Dinan, Brittany in northwest France, well known for its cobbled streets, as shown in this piece. Date: circa 1921

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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.