Camaraderie Collection (#2)

Informal group of boy scouts, Cyprus
Informal group of boy scouts about to leave for camp, Cyprus. They are a mixture of English, Greek, Armenian and Turkish. Date: 20th century

Hands Across the Sea, WW1 postcard, Lawson Wood
Patriotic wartime postcard showing A British and French officer, flags in hand, shaking hands across the Channel. Date: c.1916

Napoleon bidding farewell to Marshal Jean Lannes, 1858 (oil on canvas)
BAL322409 Napoleon bidding farewell to Marshal Jean Lannes, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Dorian, (fl.1858); Borodino, Mozhaysky, Moscow Oblast

Party given to the Russian Grenadiers by the Grenadiers of the Grande Armee, 30 June 1807
XIR778875 Party given to the Russian Grenadiers by the Grenadiers of the Grande Armee, 30 June 1807 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Londoners come with prams, carts, in fact anything on wheels for the morning ration of 28 lb of coke from the yard of Nine Elms Gas Works, London

Three Scouts from Kent have received their Queens Scout Badges - l-r Trevor Marsh of Dane Close Bexley, aged 17 and training to be an electrician; James Quinn of Birling Road, Erith

Some of the members of the 8th Bexleyheath Company of Boy Scouts decided to save the cost of transport when they went to camp

Australian sea lions

The General Strike, 1926: volunteers
Are we downhearted? The answer is Negative. A page from The Tatler, applauding the magnificent response which all classes of Society made to the Governments call for volunteers in the wake of

Women at Army Cookery School, 1939
A merry moment during peeling onions with the new Army cooks at an Army cookery school in the south of England in the early weeks of World War II. Date: 1939

Crew of HMS Swift in group photo on deck, WW1
The happy crew of HMS Swift, a British high speed destroyer, in a group photo on deck during the First World War. The ship was launched in 1907. Date: 1914-1918

British 6 inch Howitzer, Battle of Albert, France, WW1
British gunners loading a 6 inch Howitzer during the Battle of Albert, northern France, First World War. Date: 1 July 1916

British gunners on the Somme, Western Front, WW1
British gunners with heavy artillery on the Somme, Western Front, during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

British gunners with heavy artillery, WW1
British gunners with heavy artillery during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Royal Wedding 1947 - all night vigil
Enthusiastic spectators wrapped up warm against the cold as they spend the night sleeping on the London streets in the hope of bagging a top spot along the processional route for the royal wedding of

Trench Camaraderie 1917
American and French soldiers smoking and fraternizing in the trenches

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"Camaraderie: A Bond Forged in the Trenches of History" In a world torn apart by war, camaraderie emerged as a beacon of hope and unity. From the Territorial Army Poster that proudly displayed gunners in sheepskin coats at Bazentin, France during World War I to The Hon. Frank Pakenham's unwavering spirit in the Spanish Civil War, these glimpses into history remind us of the power of camaraderie. Amidst the chaos and destruction, British and French soldiers found solace in each other's company while enjoying a drink during World War I. Even further back in time, an oil on canvas painting captured the essence within a barracks in Modena during 1859. The horrors of war did not dampen spirits entirely; two French soldiers bravely stood together amidst German artillery shelling on the Western Front. Similarly, members of the 1st Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery exemplified loyalty and friendship as they faced adversity side by side. One remarkable moment etched forever in history is the Christmas Day Truce of 1914 when enemies set aside their weapons for a day to engage in friendly conversations. This black-and-white photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst conflict, humanity can prevail. Beyond military settings, camaraderie extended its reach into various aspects of life. "Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James" showcased bonds formed within messrooms where individuals found comfort and support from one another. Meanwhile, British 16th Lancers created lasting memories while camped together during World War I, not limited to battlefields alone; it transcended boundaries and called for solidarity among communities too. A vibrant lithograph from 1917 urged people to donate money for books with its powerful message: "We need books.