Clerk Collection (page 6)

The Clerk of the House of Commons (b / w photo)
3091663 The Clerk of the House of Commons (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clerk of the House of Commons)

Le bon fonctionnaire (colour litho)
3097799 Le bon fonctionnaire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le bon fonctionnaire. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 15 May 1904.); © Look and Learn

Major General Lord Alfred Henry Paget (colour litho)
612386 Major General Lord Alfred Henry Paget (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major General Lord Alfred Henry Paget, Ther clerk marshal, 3 July 1875)

Dividend Day at the Bank (engraving) (b / w photo)
ILN156192 Dividend Day at the Bank (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193498 Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Uriah Heep and David Copperfield in Mr Wickfields Office (engraving)
5228192 Uriah Heep and David Copperfield in Mr Wickfields Office (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Secretary in office, with the new Smith Premier typewriter (colour litho)
5236142 Secretary in office, with the new Smith Premier typewriter (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Secretary in office)

Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas)
5916338 Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 414x417 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Military Athletics at Aldershot (engraving)
1616445 Military Athletics at Aldershot (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Athletics at Aldershot)

Trial of M Wilson, in Paris, for Illicit Dealing in French Decorations (engraving)
1595120 Trial of M Wilson, in Paris, for Illicit Dealing in French Decorations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of M Wilson, in Paris)

Presentation of the Freedom of the Fishmongers Company to the Prince of Wales, Mr Towse, the Clerk
1588173 Presentation of the Freedom of the Fishmongers Company to the Prince of Wales, Mr Towse, the Clerk, reading the Record of His Royal Highnesss Election (engraving) by English School

The Irish Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving)
1590514 The Irish Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Land League Trials in Dublin)

Sketches at the Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving)
1590196 Sketches at the Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Land League Trials in Dublin)

The Journey of the Magi. Detail representing Joseph Patriarch of Constantinople between
LRI4578407 The Journey of the Magi. Detail representing Joseph Patriarch of Constantinople between 1261 and 1276 - Fresco, 15th century by Gozzoli

The City Guilds, the Clothworkers Company (engraving)
1622607 The City Guilds, the Clothworkers Company (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Guilds, the Clothworkers Company)

The Opening of Parliament, Scenes in the House (engraving)
1056477 The Opening of Parliament, Scenes in the House (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament, Scenes in the House)

Home from China, Admiral Sir E H Seymour and the Officers of HMS "Centurion"(b / w photo)
1037291 Home from China, Admiral Sir E H Seymour and the Officers of HMS " Centurion" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home from China)

Presentation of the Freedom of the Turners Company to Sir Henry Bessemer (engraving)
1045392 Presentation of the Freedom of the Turners Company to Sir Henry Bessemer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceremony of taking a dress of a nun in the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice Detail
LRI4662963 Ceremony of taking a dress of a nun in the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice Detail Painting by Gabriele Bella (1730-1799)

The scribe, Naples
3572370 The scribe, Naples by Sommer, Giorgio (1834-1914); (add.info.: Naples 1870 ca. Photographer: Sommer, Giorgio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Men working in an office at Maillards Chocolate Manufacturers on 116-118 West 25th
MNY380830 Men working in an office at Maillards Chocolate Manufacturers on 116-118 West 25th Street, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

The Payment of the Tithe, 1619 (oil on panel)
CH401033 The Payment of the Tithe, 1619 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info.: payment in kind; ); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

The Departure for America, 1859 (oil on canvas)
CH402475 The Departure for America, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Schlesinger, Felix (1833-1910); 82.6x110 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Sally Brass, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405128 Sally Brass, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clerk flirting with a waitress during his lunch break at a cafe or restaurant (colour litho)
6000005 Clerk flirting with a waitress during his lunch break at a cafe or restaurant (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

City Guilds and Livery Companies, the Goldsmiths Company (engraving)
1622505 City Guilds and Livery Companies, the Goldsmiths Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City Guilds and Livery Companies)

Detail of the altarpiece of Carmel: a hermit with the fountain of Elijah - Fresco
LRI4572980 Detail of the altarpiece of Carmel: a hermit with the fountain of Elijah - Fresco, 14th century by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1280-1348); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany

Life of St Francis of Assisi: The verification of stigmas
LRI4575768 Life of St Francis of Assisi: The verification of stigmas (St Jerome examining stigmas - Fresco, 1290-1295 by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi

The Queens Visit to Sheffield (b / w photo)
1597502 The Queens Visit to Sheffield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Sheffield)

A Privy Council at Sea, Councillors arriving alongside His Majestys Yacht "Victoria
1601456 A Privy Council at Sea, Councillors arriving alongside His Majestys Yacht " Victoria and Albert" at Cowes on 26 July (litho) by Forestier

Mary & Joseph before Cyremius enrolling for the taxation, with a guard
GNG5297289 Mary & Joseph before Cyremius enrolling for the taxation, with a guard, a scribe and an officer, c. 14th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (14th century); Kariye Camii, Istanbul

Reverend James Douglas (1753-1819) (oil on canvas)
1216674 Reverend James Douglas (1753-1819) (oil on canvas) by Phillips, Thomas (1770-1845) (attr.to); 75x57 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; British, out of copyright

Bank of England - Five Pound Note Office, from London Interiors with their Costumes
931683 Bank of England - Five Pound Note Office, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

The Alleged Spiritualistic Frauds, sketch at Bow Street Police Court (engraving)
1037573 The Alleged Spiritualistic Frauds, sketch at Bow Street Police Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alleged Spiritualistic Frauds)

Mr Albert Billiotti, CB, CMG (engraving)
1050835 Mr Albert Billiotti, CB, CMG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Albert Billiotti, CB, CMG, British Consul at Canea)

Character Sketches in Japan (engraving)
1050436 Character Sketches in Japan (engraving) by Bigot, Georges Ferdinand (1860-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Character Sketches in Japan)

The Clerk of the Parliaments (b / w photo)
3091674 The Clerk of the Parliaments (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clerk of the Parliaments)

Summer Day Excursions from Paris, a Seine Steamboat returning from Suresnes (engraving)
1056898 Summer Day Excursions from Paris, a Seine Steamboat returning from Suresnes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer Day Excursions from Paris)

The Stoppage of the City of Glasgow Bank (engraving)
1059914 The Stoppage of the City of Glasgow Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stoppage of the City of Glasgow Bank)

Key to "A Meeting of the School Board for London"(engraving)
1060939 Key to " A Meeting of the School Board for London" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Collector of Tithes (oil on panel)
BON120994 The Collector of Tithes (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter III (1589-1639); 58x88.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

The Prince of Wales in India, Chapter of the Star of India at Allahabad (engraving)
1105988 The Prince of Wales in India, Chapter of the Star of India at Allahabad (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in India)

The group of young typists, who send out letters to the boys on the front. Pictured here reading a letter of thanks for what they do. Picture taken 19th November 1939

The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) ladies. Caption suggests these are pay clerks. Picture taken 9th March 1942

Mr Charles Orme at the enquiries service desk at Central Station. Liverpool, Merseyside. 5th December 1967

Applicants for new ration books and clothing cards at Bath Lane School, Newcastle, to-day. 18th May 1942

The Newcastle Food Office, where staff were busy in December 1940 organising the issue of new ration books. 3rd December 1940

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"Clerk: From Queen Victoria to Sherlock Holmes, the Unsung Heroes of History" Step into the intriguing world of clerks, where ordinary individuals become extraordinary figures in history. In c. 1890, Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim formed an unlikely bond, as she relied on her trusted clerk to bridge cultural gaps. During National Service in WWI, clerks played a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring smooth operations and efficient communication amidst chaos. Their dedication often went unnoticed but was crucial for victory. The opening of the Colchester Oyster Fishery marked not only a culinary event but also showcased the meticulous work of clerks who meticulously recorded every transaction with precision and care. James Clerk Maxwell, a Scottish physicist from the 19th century, revolutionized our understanding of electromagnetism. His brilliance exemplifies how they can transcend their administrative roles to make groundbreaking contributions to science. Swan's love miracle unfolded through the hands of diligent clerks who meticulously documented this enchanting tale for generations to come. Their attention to detail preserved this timeless story forever. Standing on Platform at Chancery Lane Underground Station reminds us that even in bustling cities like London, countless unseen heroes ensure seamless transportation systems daily – thanks to dedicated station clerks working tirelessly behind ticket counters. In Peter Lely's Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas from 1667, we catch a glimpse into the life of an esteemed clerk whose expertise guided influential figures during his time. These unsung heroes shaped history silently yet significantly. WW2 Poster - Join ATS calls upon women across Britain during World War II to serve their country by becoming Army Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) clerks – showcasing how these brave women contributed immensely towards victory both on and off the battlefield. Inside London Bridge railway station's ticket office lies another realm where diligent clerks handle countless transactions with efficiency and professionalism – keeping commuters moving seamlessly day after day.