Civilians Collection (page 7)

Reynolds and Co, High Street, Bognor Regis, February 1943
Broken glass from the windows of Reynolds and Co, house furnishers, estate agents and undertakers, being cleared away following an air raid on 5 February 1943

Fleeing Romans under attack by Germans (engraving)
3647144 Fleeing Romans under attack by Germans (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleeing Romans under attack by Germans)

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

Troubles in Barcelona (colour litho)
2795576 Troubles in Barcelona (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubles in Barcelona)

Women walking in the streets under the cover of a white flag during La decena tragica in Mexico City, February 1913
STC375621 Women walking in the streets under the cover of a white flag during La decena tragica in Mexico City, February 1913 by Casasola

Russian Cossacks marauding through a Korean village (colour litho)
2795822 Russian Cossacks marauding through a Korean village (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg
2814738 While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Dragoons and Highlanders scattering the rioters in Belfast, 1872, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of
STC385448 Dragoons and Highlanders scattering the rioters in Belfast, 1872, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Wollen

Crowds of soldiers, sailors, and civilians waiting to board trains at... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Crowds of soldiers, sailors, and civilians waiting to board trains at Union Station

Through the Ranks to a Commission, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Through the Ranks to a Commission, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Scene at the Relief of Lucknow, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene at the Relief of Lucknow, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Londons Response: The City Imperial Volunteers Crossing Westminster Bridge, 1900 (litho)
STC363471 Londons Response: The City Imperial Volunteers Crossing Westminster Bridge, 1900 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Intruder : what billeting of German Soldiers often means to French and Belgian Villagers
STC311097 The Intruder : what billeting of German Soldiers often means to French and Belgian Villagers, from The Illustrated War News, 1916 (litho) by Jonas

Bolshevik soldiers about to burn a portrait of the Tsar, during the 1917 Russian Revolution (colour litho)
PNP368939 Bolshevik soldiers about to burn a portrait of the Tsar, during the 1917 Russian Revolution (colour litho) by Vladimirov

Street Scene with Two Couples, n. d. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Street Scene with Two Couples, n.d

Vase with Bamboo, Auspicious Symbols, and Military and Civilian Figures in a Landscape, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Before the Invasion, 5723. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Before the Invasion, 5723

Evacuees, 5723. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Evacuees, 5723

Ready to Honor the War Blind, 1917. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Ready to Honor the War Blind, 1917

Exodus —1915, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Exodus -- 1915, 1915

Verdunois at the Gare de l Est Station, 1915 / 17. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Verdunois at the Gare de l Est Station, 1915/17

Evacuees from Verdun, plate thirty from Actualites, published May 1916

The Belgian Exodus, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Belgian Exodus, 1915

Veuves d un Louis, plate seven from Actualites, 1915

National Assistance, 1915 / 17. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
National Assistance, 1915/17

For Families That Are Separated, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
For Families That Are Separated, 1915

Courageous, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Courageous, 1915

Orphans of War, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Orphans of War, 1915

Refugees from the Meuse, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Refugees from the Meuse, 1915

Serbian Exodus, plate twenty-one from Actualites, 1915, published January 1916

On Leave, 1915 / 17. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
On Leave, 1915/17

One Doesn t Get Used to It, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
One Doesn t Get Used to It, 1915

Serbian Children, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Serbian Children, 1915

For the Daughters of Soldiers Killed on the Field of Honor, plate thirteen from Actualites, 1915

Serbian Cavalry, Second Episode, 1916. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Serbian Cavalry, Second Episode, 1916

Garde Nationale Auxiliaire (coloured engraving)
3621749 Garde Nationale Auxiliaire (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garde Nationale Auxiliaire (Auxiliary National Guard)

French soldiers wounded in the final unsuccessful attempt to break out from the Siege of Paris arriving at the Quai de
6001340 French soldiers wounded in the final unsuccessful attempt to break out from the Siege of Paris arriving at the Quai de la Megisserie, Franco Prussian War

Serbian civilians enthusiastically greeting the arrival of French troops, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000362 Serbian civilians enthusiastically greeting the arrival of French troops, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Bombled

Food shortages in Germany: women rioting at a sale of potatoes in Berlin, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000296 Food shortages in Germany: women rioting at a sale of potatoes in Berlin, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Bombled

Public reception of Prince Charles in Madrid, illustration from Cassell
STC385325 Public reception of Prince Charles in Madrid, illustration from Cassell Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The British Occupation of Bloemfontein - An evening concert in market square by the pipes
STC363445 The British Occupation of Bloemfontein - An evening concert in market square by the pipes of the Highland Brigade (litho) by Forestier

Civilians obtaining Passes from the Military Authorities at the Court House (litho)
1048574 Civilians obtaining Passes from the Military Authorities at the Court House (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ninety-Two in the Shade, Sketches on Board a Steamer Homeward Bound from India (engraving)
1047604 Ninety-Two in the Shade, Sketches on Board a Steamer Homeward Bound from India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ninety-Two in the Shade)

A Russian colony at Mukden, illustration from Manchuria
STC405516 A Russian colony at Mukden, illustration from Manchuria: images from the Russo-Japanese War, edited by A. Martynoff, St

The insurgents seizing the guns, March 1871, illustration from Cassell
STC410917 The insurgents seizing the guns, March 1871, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Fugitives from Antwerp crossing the Pontoon Bridge over the Scheldt (litho)
STC434350 Fugitives from Antwerp crossing the Pontoon Bridge over the Scheldt (litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Antwerp)

Gunner Rafferty carrying a wounded woman to safety from a farmhouse which was being
STC413335 Gunner Rafferty carrying a wounded woman to safety from a farmhouse which was being shelled (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunner J)

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"Civilians: Unsung Heroes in Times of War and Crisis" In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, they have always played a crucial role in supporting their nations. Like an instruction booklet guiding us through troubled times, they demonstrate unwavering resilience and adaptability. During World War II, knitting for the RAF became more than just a hobby; it was a way for civilians to contribute to the war effort from home. With each stitch, they provided warmth and comfort to brave pilots soaring through the skies. The iconic "Dig for Victory" poster served as a rallying cry during WWII, urging civilians to cultivate their own gardens and grow essential crops. These ordinary individuals transformed into farmers overnight, ensuring that no one went hungry amidst rationing. In WWI, an encounter between a British trooper and a French woman on the road to Lille showcased the compassion shared by people across borders. In moments of despair, these chance connections reminded us of our shared humanity. Air raid drills at Windmill Theatre exemplified how civilians adapted their daily lives to protect themselves during wartime. They sought refuge within theaters' walls while still finding solace in entertainment despite imminent danger. Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown on Isle of Sheppey stood united against enemy threats along Britain's shores during WWII. Their vigilance safeguarded coastal communities from harm's way. Recruitment posters for the British Army called upon able-bodied men who willingly stepped forward as volunteers or conscripts – embodying bravery in its purest form. Soldiers honed their skills with target practice on shooting ranges before heading off into battlefields - training alongside dedicated civilian instructors who prepared them mentally and physically for what lay ahead. Firemen rescuing people from Tabernacle St houses in Shoreditch demonstrated selflessness amid blazing infernos - risking their lives without hesitation to save those trapped within burning buildings. "The Door-God.