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Duty Collection (#9)

Duty: A timeless commitment that transcends boundaries and eras

Background imageDuty Collection: The Recent War between Servia and Bulgaria, a Bulgarian Sentinel on Duty (engraving)

The Recent War between Servia and Bulgaria, a Bulgarian Sentinel on Duty (engraving)
1061798 The Recent War between Servia and Bulgaria, a Bulgarian Sentinel on Duty (engraving) by Piotrowski, Maksymiljan Antoni (1813-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuty Collection: With the Cape Field Artillery in South Africa (engraving)

With the Cape Field Artillery in South Africa (engraving)
1044245 With the Cape Field Artillery in South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Cape Field Artillery in South Africa)

Background imageDuty Collection: Military Sketches, Life under Canvas (engraving)

Military Sketches, Life under Canvas (engraving)
1058735 Military Sketches, Life under Canvas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Sketches, Life under Canvas)

Background imageDuty Collection: Coco writer, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Coco writer, 1906 (oil on canvas)
LRI4652980 Coco writer, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; (add.info.: Coco writer Portrait of the young Claude Renoir (1901-1969)

Background imageDuty Collection: Bloemfontein in British Hands (b / w photo)

Bloemfontein in British Hands (b / w photo)
1599583 Bloemfontein in British Hands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloemfontein in British Hands)

Background imageDuty Collection: Tragic Fight Between A Carabiniere And A Thief On The Side Of A Ravine (Colour Litho)

Tragic Fight Between A Carabiniere And A Thief On The Side Of A Ravine (Colour Litho)
2798787 Tragic Fight Between A Carabiniere And A Thief On The Side Of A Ravine (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuty Collection: My Duty towards My Neighbour (colour litho)

My Duty towards My Neighbour (colour litho)
2800906 My Duty towards My Neighbour (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Duty towards My Neighbour)

Background imageDuty Collection: Mr YoungHub feeds the baby (colour litho)

Mr YoungHub feeds the baby (colour litho)
3641575 Mr YoungHub feeds the baby (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr YoungHub feeds the baby. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDuty Collection: Ivan Shishman III delivers up his sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho)

Ivan Shishman III delivers up his sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho)
STC358111 Ivan Shishman III delivers up his sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuty Collection: The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit

The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit
NCO190417 The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageDuty Collection: A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho)
472980 A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ninth Scout Law)

Background imageDuty Collection: A Scout Helps Others, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout Helps Others, 1929 (colour litho)
472973 A Scout Helps Others, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 3rd Scout Law: A Scout is helpful to others)

Background imageDuty Collection: Johnny looking for work at a registry office for domestic servants

Johnny looking for work at a registry office for domestic servants. Men and women with monocles examining porters
FLO4999557 Johnny looking for work at a registry office for domestic servants. Men and women with monocles examining porters, maids and other staff

Background imageDuty Collection: The Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, the Soldiers Quarters in the Galleries (engraving)

The Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, the Soldiers Quarters in the Galleries (engraving)
1056197 The Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, the Soldiers Quarters in the Galleries (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuty Collection: Frances tribute to Cardinal Mercier (colour litho)

Frances tribute to Cardinal Mercier (colour litho)
2808818 Frances tribute to Cardinal Mercier (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances tribute to Cardinal Mercier)

Background imageDuty Collection: A policeman chasing a criminal by jumping from a window (colour litho)

A policeman chasing a criminal by jumping from a window (colour litho)
2819120 A policeman chasing a criminal by jumping from a window (colour litho) by Belon, Jose (d.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: A policeman chasing a criminal by jumping from a hotel window)

Background imageDuty Collection: Diploma of the Victims of Duty (litho)

Diploma of the Victims of Duty (litho)
2818514 Diploma of the Victims of Duty (litho) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diploma of the Victims of Duty. Diplome des Victimes du Devoir)

Background imageDuty Collection: Stolzenfels Castle on the River Rhine, German patriotic military themed postcard (b / w photo)

Stolzenfels Castle on the River Rhine, German patriotic military themed postcard (b / w photo)
6031270 Stolzenfels Castle on the River Rhine, German patriotic military themed postcard (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuty Collection: Song of the Landsturm: militia soldier with his sweetheart (b / w photo)

Song of the Landsturm: militia soldier with his sweetheart (b / w photo)
6031266 Song of the Landsturm: militia soldier with his sweetheart (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Song of the Landsturm)

Background imageDuty Collection: German soldier saying farewell to his wife before going off to war (coloured photo)

German soldier saying farewell to his wife before going off to war (coloured photo)
6031249 German soldier saying farewell to his wife before going off to war (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuty Collection: Crossing the Channel (engraving)

Crossing the Channel (engraving)
1622767 Crossing the Channel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing the Channel. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 September 1884)

Background imageDuty Collection: The lazy little one. Portrait of a young boy who slew on his book

The lazy little one. Portrait of a young boy who slew on his book
JLJ4673569 The lazy little one. Portrait of a young boy who slew on his book. Painting by Jean Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805), 1755. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.65 X 0.54m

Background imageDuty Collection: Johnny reading to Sir Jeffery Gourmand in his study. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas

Johnny reading to Sir Jeffery Gourmand in his study. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson
FLO4999573 Johnny reading to Sir Jeffery Gourmand in his study. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The History of Johnny Quae Genus

Background imageDuty Collection: Letter L: reading. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings

Letter L: reading. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings
DUV4203030 Letter L: reading. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings, circa 1880. Small booklet of 16 pages by French School

Background imageDuty Collection: Students of the Ecole Polytechnique defending the Barriere du Trone, one of the gates of Paris

Students of the Ecole Polytechnique defending the Barriere du Trone, one of the gates of Paris, in 1814 (colour litho)
2780017 Students of the Ecole Polytechnique defending the Barriere du Trone, one of the gates of Paris, in 1814 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageDuty Collection: Think of me first! (colour litho)

Think of me first! (colour litho)
2779893 Think of me first! (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Think of me first)

Background imageDuty Collection: A victim of duty: Lieutenant Kock (colour litho)

A victim of duty: Lieutenant Kock (colour litho)
2819037 A victim of duty: Lieutenant Kock (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victim of duty: Lieutenant Kock)

Background imageDuty Collection: Metropolitan Policemen going on Duty at Bow Street (b / w photo)

Metropolitan Policemen going on Duty at Bow Street (b / w photo)
2803286 Metropolitan Policemen going on Duty at Bow Street (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuty Collection: My Duty towards God (colour litho)

My Duty towards God (colour litho)
2800907 My Duty towards God (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Duty towards God)

Background imageDuty Collection: The Prince of Wales, who came to Italy to represent the King of England at the celebration

The Prince of Wales, who came to Italy to represent the King of England at the celebration... (colour litho)
2808695 The Prince of Wales, who came to Italy to represent the King of England at the celebration... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDuty Collection: Heart of a Sovereign (colour litho)

Heart of a Sovereign (colour litho)
2808687 Heart of a Sovereign (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heart Of A Sovereign)

Background imageDuty Collection: Vigil d Arme, the ships of our team constantly scouting the seas of the East awaiting events

Vigil d Arme, the ships of our team constantly scouting the seas of the East awaiting events (colour litho)
2808468 Vigil d Arme, the ships of our team constantly scouting the seas of the East awaiting events (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDuty Collection: A victim of duty: The Paris Prefect of Police presenting a medal to a wounded officer (colour litho)

A victim of duty: The Paris Prefect of Police presenting a medal to a wounded officer (colour litho)
2807737 A victim of duty: The Paris Prefect of Police presenting a medal to a wounded officer (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victim of duty)

Background imageDuty Collection: Journey Test for the 1st Class Scouts Badge, 1929 (colour litho)

Journey Test for the 1st Class Scouts Badge, 1929 (colour litho)
472986 Journey Test for the 1st Class Scouts Badge, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Final test required to obtain the 1st class Scouting badge)

Background imageDuty Collection: A Scout Troop in Camp, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout Troop in Camp, 1929 (colour litho)
472984 A Scout Troop in Camp, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the Boy Scouts series of cigarette cards produced by Ogdens;)

Background imageDuty Collection: A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho)
472982 A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Scout Law)

Background imageDuty Collection: A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho)
472979 A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenth Scout Law: A Scout is clean in thought)

Background imageDuty Collection: A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho)
472978 A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 2nd Scout law: A Scout is Loyal to the King/Queen, to his/her Country, his/her parents)

Background imageDuty Collection: A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho)

A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho)
472977 A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th Scout Law)

Background imageDuty Collection: A Brownie, 1923 (colour litho)

A Brownie, 1923 (colour litho)
473022 A Brownie, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brownies are girls aged 8 to 11 in the preparatory stage before joining the Girl Guides)

Background imageDuty Collection: Yellowstone Park Illustrated, I (engraving)

Yellowstone Park Illustrated, I (engraving)
1041486 Yellowstone Park Illustrated, I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yellowstone Park Illustrated, I)

Background imageDuty Collection: Life in Fort Delimara, Malta (engraving)

Life in Fort Delimara, Malta (engraving)
1041230 Life in Fort Delimara, Malta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Fort Delimara, Malta)

Background imageDuty Collection: New Year Festivities at a Hospital, Nurses off Duty (litho)

New Year Festivities at a Hospital, Nurses off Duty (litho)
1041888 New Year Festivities at a Hospital, Nurses off Duty (litho) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year Festivities at a Hospital, Nurses off Duty)

Background imageDuty Collection: The Capture of Omdurman, in and about the Town with a Camera (litho)

The Capture of Omdurman, in and about the Town with a Camera (litho)
1063787 The Capture of Omdurman, in and about the Town with a Camera (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Omdurman)

Background imageDuty Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres, an Evening off Duty on Board a Battleship (litho)

The Naval Manoeuvres, an Evening off Duty on Board a Battleship (litho)
1051349 The Naval Manoeuvres, an Evening off Duty on Board a Battleship (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

Background imageDuty Collection: The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving)

The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving)
1051204 The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of an Auto-Motor Car)

Background imageDuty Collection: Their Duty Done (engraving)

Their Duty Done (engraving)
1046910 Their Duty Done (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Duty Done)




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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.