Civilians Collection (page 9)

Casualty List (sepia photo)
STC328727 Casualty List (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Memorial Plaque to Ypres Civilians WW1 and WW2
This is beside the main Ypres War Memorial which is just outside the Cloth Hall. On the other side of the memorial is a plaque to the Belgian 13th Field Artillery. Date: 2016

Memorial Chapel Calvery, Dixmuide
This is a religious monument which is dedicated to all of the soldiers and civilians who died in the Great War. On 23 September 1928 it was solemnly blessed by the Bishop of Bruges in the presence of

The Capitulation of Kars during the Crimean War on 28th November 1855, c
NAM237755 The Capitulation of Kars during the Crimean War on 28th November 1855, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Barker, Thomas Jones (1815-82); National Army Museum

Supplementary Militia Turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, or The French invade us, hay
NCO189706 Supplementary Militia Turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, or The French invade us, hay? damme, whos afraid? published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Market square of Thionville, France after the towns surrender to the Germans, Franco-Prussian War, 25 November
6001352 Market square of Thionville, France after the towns surrender to the Germans, Franco-Prussian War, 25 November, 1870 (engraving) by European School

Zetten Liberation Monument, Holland
This impressive Monument, designed by G. Berns, was inaugurated on 24th September 1984. It takes the form of a symbolic dugout representing the many civilians

Civilians crowding around a gas-detector table, Sept 1939
Four people inspecting a new gas-detector table, set up to indicate a gas attack shortly after the outbreak of war. The table was covered with a paint that changed colour in the presence of mustard

German soldiers rounding up Polish civilians, Sept 1939
German soldiers " mopping up" at Gdynia, Poland, with the examination of all civilians left behind in the port city

Aftermath of an incendiary bomb in Poland 1939
Polish civilians as they deal with a fire caused by an incendiary bomb in Poland. The Sphere contextualises the man on the left; describing him as a butcher whose daughter had been injured in an

Civilians filling sandbags for air raid shelters 1939
Civilians, including females in bikini tops and a man in a suit, working together to fill sandbags for use in the construction of public air raid shelters. September 1939

Frenchmen marching in London after enlisting 1939
French reservists marching with French flags over Westminster Bridge, after reporting to and being registered by the French Consulate for military service, just after the outbreak of war

Explosion of a hatch on the Athenia, September 1939
Illustration of the explosion as a torpedo from a German submarine hit the port side No. 5 hatch of the Athenia, a British transatlantic passenger liner

The gentle art of camouflage in the Vosges, illustration from
STC405622 The gentle art of camouflage in the Vosges, illustration from The Illustrated War News, 14th March 1917 (sepia photo) by French Photographer

British Highlanders made welcome at a French town, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359837 British Highlanders made welcome at a French town, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Prussian advance at Gravelotte, illustration from Cassell
STC410931 Prussian advance at Gravelotte, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

The evacuation of Orleans, December 1870, illustration from Cassell
STC410914 The evacuation of Orleans, December 1870, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Casualty Lists: Berlin (sepia photo)
STC328734 Casualty Lists: Berlin (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Berlin street scene, 1919 (sepia photo)
STC331261 Berlin street scene, 1919 (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spartacist rising)

Burning the emblems of royalty, 1917 (b / w photo)
STC323999 Burning the emblems of royalty, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Muster of the Irish at Mullinahone, illustration from Cassells
IL370537 Muster of the Irish at Mullinahone, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Wollen

The Music of Triumph: Victorious Australians entering Bapaume, 17th March 1917 (litho)
STC311003 The Music of Triumph: Victorious Australians entering Bapaume, 17th March 1917 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Somme)

Lord Wellington entering Salamanca, aquatint by J. C. Stadler, pub
780291 Lord Wellington entering Salamanca, aquatint by J.C. Stadler, pub. by Tegg, Apr 1818 (aquatint) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

WWII September 1939 Holiday makers filling sandbags
Holiday makers filling sandbags at a beach on the East Coast of Britain in the week following the declaration of war in September 1939. Date: 1939

Moved and indignant at the end of Lusitania, the people of London attack and devastate the property of the Germans
2815754 Moved and indignant at the end of Lusitania, the people of London attack and devastate the property of the Germans (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Vast forest fires on the lakes of Como and Maggiore, the troops intent on preventing the march of the fire
2814992 Vast forest fires on the lakes of Como and Maggiore, the troops intent on preventing the march of the fire (colour litho) by Beltrame

On the eve of the opening of the Duma, the Cossacks search passers-by along the streets, in Russia (colour litho)
2814986 On the eve of the opening of the Duma, the Cossacks search passers-by along the streets, in Russia (colour litho) by Beltrame

Refugees from the Siege of Ladysmith (colour litho)
2819108 Refugees from the Siege of Ladysmith (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refugees from the Siege of Ladysmith during the Boer War)

Exodus of a people (colour litho)
2779959 Exodus of a people (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exodus of a people)

Allied territorial occupations to force Germany to pay (colour litho)
2808982 Allied territorial occupations to force Germany to pay (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allied territorial occupations to force Germany to pay)

Towards the line established by the armistice (colour litho)
2808750 Towards the line established by the armistice (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Towards the line established by the armistice)

Freedom returns! (colour litho)
2808739 Freedom returns! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freedom returns)

One of the original means of propaganda for the Loan in England (colour litho)
2808678 One of the original means of propaganda for the Loan in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Volunteer review at Wormwood Scrubs showing the Mitre Tavern and the Mitre Bridge
2636761 Volunteer review at Wormwood Scrubs showing the Mitre Tavern and the Mitre Bridge, Hammersmith, c.1800 (wash on paper) by English School

The Capture of Veracruz by American Forces
American troops stand in formation across a large square, with soldiers on horseback gathered in the centre to celebrate the successful capture of Veracruz the day previously

The Defence of Saragossa, Spain, 1808 (engraving)
972361 The Defence of Saragossa, Spain, 1808 (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defence of Saragossa, Spain, Peninsular War, 1808)

Refugees arriving at Champillon, France, WW1
Refugees arriving at Champillon from Reims, 26 September 1914. 1914

Troops crossing Westminster Bridge, London, WW1
Troops crossing Westminster Bridge, London, at the beginning of the First World War, 2 August 1914. 1914

Royal Navy recruitment office, Strand London, WW1
Royal Navy recruitment office in The Strand, London, First World War. 1914-1918

Interval drinks at the Olympia, Paris, WW1
Interval drinks at the Olympia, a music hall in Paris, painting by Charles Henry Tenre, First World War, showing Allied soldiers of all nationalities and different ranks. circa 1918

Study for Exodus, by Frank Brangwyn, WW1
Study for Exodus, by Frank Brangwyn, depicting Belgian civilian refugees fleeing their homes during the First World War. Brangwyn was Belgian by birth. circa 1918

Photograph used by Frank Brangwyn for Exodus painting
Squared photograph used by the artist Frank Brangwyn for his Exodus painting, depicting Belgian civilian refugees fleeing their homes. Brangwyn was Belgian by birth. circa 1918

Captured gun, Long Max, Belgium, with civilians posing
Male and female civilians posing with a big gun, Long Max (also known as Koekelare and Leugenboom, of the German Pommern Battery), Belgium, captured by the Belgians on 16 October 1918

The War in the Picture-Palaces, French cinema
A French cinema audience during World War One - a newsreel is being shown, giving civilians some idea of what war is really like

Victory at Pyongyang Castle, published 1894 (colour woodcut)
1275183 Victory at Pyongyang Castle, published 1894 (colour woodcut) by Utagawa Kokunimasa (Ryua) (1874-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Un Brave (colour photogravure)
3657091 Un Brave (colour photogravure) by Boutigny, Paul Emile (1854-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Brave. Photogravure of exceptional quality)

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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.