Duty Collection (#27)

HOWE DECLARATION, 1776. Declaration by Richard Viscount Howe and his brother, General William Howe, made on Staten Island, New York, 14 July 1776, offering pardon to those rebellious colonists

Giant Pneumatic Tyres - Dunlop - Three styles - 90 High Pressure, High Pressure (Triple Stud) and Low Pressure. Date: circa 1935

Motor Cycle Tyres - Dunlop - Eight different styles of tyre
Eight different types of Dunlop Motor Cycle Tyres - the Fort, Standard, Heavy Duty (Beaded Edge), Standard (Ribbed), Solo Sports, Sports, Road Racing (Ribbed) and Road Racing (Triple Stud)

Twixt Love and Duty - WW1 - Soldiers leaving for the front say goodbye to their loved ones at the railway station. Date: circa 1915

Womens Rights - Satire Reversal of Traditional Roles
A suited and booted Suffragette heads out to her Club, holding a Paper on the Duties of a Wife and a Debate on Emancipation, whilst her tired husband is left rocking the baby... Date: circa 1910s

Comic Postcard - Married to a Policeman on Night Duty
Comic Postcard - " Might as well be single again if you re married to a policeman whos always on night duty!" Date: 1914

American Military Propaganda Postcard - WW2 era
American Military Recruitment/Propaganda Postcard - WW2 era. This is either a depiction of a cold soldier tempted by the thought of service abroad

Duty-free Cigarettes and Alcohol - Norway
Two women and a man pose on the deck of a Norwegian ferry boat wit their duty free spirits and cigarettes. Following WW2 there was still considerable rationing of food and drink in the UK

Trafalgar Square, London at 2am - Silhouette of a Policeman standing patiently on the pavement Date: circa 1910

Coment on Tariff Reform in regard to bread
The Tarriff Reform League (TRL) wanted to see the British Empire transformed into a single trading bloc, to compete with Germany and the United States

Customs workers at a bonded warehouse in London, England. undated

Driving through the streets in a Land Rover the Queen smiles at the crowds on either side, when the Royal couple visited Holy Island on Sunday

The Queen Mother arrives by Royal barge at Portsmouth 28th April 1962

Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) at Coronation Concert for children at Central Hall, Westminster - 6th April 1937

The Queen took her duaghters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose to the Coronation Concert for Children at the Central Hall, Westminster

Short Sunderlands on escort duty

Roman legionary on sentry duty, from Trajans column. Erected by emperor Trajan 106-113 and carved in low relief with narrative of his two campaigns in Dacia. Now topped with statue of St Peter

Officer and Rifleman of the Kings Guard in Palace duty dress, 1820-1830. Histoire de la maison militaire du Roi de 1814 a 1830 by Eugene Titeux, Paris, 1890

Liverpool: Canning Dock, showing the Custom House, sailing vessels in the basin and warehouses on the dockside. Hand-coloured engraving published 1841

World War I postcard of 1914, showing British officer saying farewell to loved one and answering the call to duty

The Custom House, London. Engraving by John Dunster (active c1660), London

Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Civilization telling the Chinese Emperor that the first duty is to kill the dragon of rebellion, if he does not do it, she will have to

London street scenes. Postman delivering letters: Fireman fighting a fire: Railway Porter with trolley of luggage: Policeman on crowd duty: Guardsman of sentry duty: Newsboy selling papers

Main Gate, Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, VA
Exterior view of the Main Gate at the Naval Operating Base. The red brick guard house and gate is visible. A guard is on duty

The Cavalier. The Young Soldier And His Horse On Duty [a]t Camp Cheyenne, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

The Military Tournament At The Agricultural Hall: The Soldiers Quarters In The Galleries, The Magnificent Appearance Presented By The Troopers In The Arena Is Not Obtained Without Some Trouble

The Curate Of The Parish Returned From Duty, Engraving 1884, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

The Path of Duty, Picture by Merle, Engraving 1876

The Path of Duty. after Merle

The Franco-Prussian War: the Victors Off Duty, Berlin, Germany, 1871

The Particular Service Squadron in Ireland: Torpedo Boats Off Duty

George Cruikshank: the Laws Delay! Showing the Advantages and Comfort of Waiting the Specified Time after Reading the Riot Act to a Radical Mob; Or, a British Magistrate in the Discharge of his Duty

Bottles, plastic and paper sorted for recycling, overhead view

Illustration - Knight bidding lady farewell

WWI Poster, He Did His Duty, Are You Doing Yours?
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster depicting Lord Roberts. He Did His Duty, Are You Doing Yours? Date: 1915

Two AFS firefighters exchange experiences, WW2
Two AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) firefighters exchange experiences after coming off duty

Scout on lunch break
A Scout on emergency duty at a telephone post near London having a sandwich break; he has a flask with him as well. circa 1940

Roman lightning exorcist attending to a tree
The Romans had priests named strufertarii whose duty it was to exorcise trees which had been struck by lightning. Date: BCE

Italy, Venice. Sailor entering naval base

London fire officer dies at Covent Garden fire
Station Officer Charles Fisher died fighting the blaze at the Covent Garden Market fire. The plan shows the extent of the fire but cannot show the extreme heat

Blitz in London -- firewatchers at observation post, WW2
Blitz in London -- firewatchers on duty on the clock tower of the Smith Building, Albert Embankment, SE1, next to London Fire Brigade Headquarters

TOWNSEND ACT CARTOON, 1768. A Warm Place - Hell. American cartoon, 1768, engraved by Paul Revere, condemming to hell seventeen men who voted to rescind a Massachusetts circular letter against duties

A question of duty. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt standing next to Uncle Sam who is sitting on a stool in a US Custom House

Your wartime duty! Don t waste water Do not use more water in the kitchen than is necessary. Poster for The New York City Department of Water Supply

Your wartime duty! Don t waste water Do not let water run a long time to get a drink : Do keep water in icebox instead. Poster for The New York City Department of Water Supply

When duty calls. Illustration shows a scene at the front door step of a house, with a young man headed for college, he is wearing a sweater with a large Y on it

Love or duty. Painter kneeling in front of a nun. Date c1873

Your wartime duty! Don t waste water Do not use hose for washing your automobile. Do use water from a pail. Poster for The New York City Department of Water Supply

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Duty: A timeless commitment that transcends boundaries and eras. From the mighty HMS Victory, proudly flying its flags as a symbol to protect our shores, to the valiant words of Admiral Nelson echoing through history: 'England expects that every man will do his duty. ' In the bustling streets of London, a police officer stands tall, embodying the essence of duty. Whether it be safeguarding our city during a football match or countering German propaganda in World War I, their unwavering dedication shines bright. Amidst the chaos of war, love and duty intertwine in poignant ways. The year 1914 witnessed countless hearts torn between loyalty and affection in 'Twixt Love and Duty, ' capturing the emotional turmoil faced by many. Even on traffic duty, Metropolitan Police officers exemplify their sense of responsibility with utmost professionalism. Their presence ensures order amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. As Christmas approaches, Coldstream Guards grace us with their presence on festive cards – a reminder that even during joyful times, they remain committed to protecting our nation's peace. Breaking barriers and challenging norms, women step forward into roles traditionally held by men. In World War I uniforms alongside their male counterparts or as early female police officers patrolling London's streets – these trailblazers redefine what it means to serve one's community. From carousel music covers to children admiring Mr Bobby the Policeman on Kay Snap postcards – society cherishes those who uphold their duties with integrity while becoming symbols themselves. Through snow-covered landscapes in Bough Beech or navigating busy urban streets - like dedicated postmen delivering mail - individuals across time have embraced their obligations without hesitation. Duty is not just an obligation; it is an honor bestowed upon those willing to put others before themselves, and is an eternal flame burning within us all.