Effort Collection (page 6)

Wartime Robertson Rubber Advertisement
A wartime advertisement for Robertson Rubber Co. Ltd, promoting the use of elastic hosiery to fight varicose veins, which must not impede the war effort. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - The Iris Sets Out For Dunkirk
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, We Will Return, written by R. Ernest Bailey. The image shows some British wartime crewmembers of a vessel named Iris

Elizabeth In Wartime
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Elizabeth In Wartime, written by Florence Kilpatrick. The image portrays Elizabeth, who has dropped her domestic work to help with the war effort

WW2 Scouts And Guides
This illustration portrays a British WW2 boy scout and girl guide, these young people helped Britain in the war effort performing roles including hospital assistance, making ration bags

WW2, Elizabeth Anne
This illustration depicts a girl named Elizabeth Anne, providing a delicious pastry for the boy policeman, who is helping with the war effort. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Hard Work
An illustration which shows a little boy helping out with the war effort, by working in the garden at home, unfortunately, a large rock has crashed on his foot! Date: circa 1940s

Recruitment poster, Nursing is Vital War Work, WW2
Recruitment poster, Nursing is Vital War Work, Second World War Date: circa 1941

Africa. Lower Congo woman - W. Meyer
History of Africa. 19th century. Lower Congo woman. Engraving by W. Meyer. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Punch and Judy with elves, Dorothy M Wheeler
Christmas Command Performance! illustration of elves watching Punch and Judy show, surprising the drummer and the dog. Dorothy M Wheeler, illustrator, (1891-1966)

Titania, Queen of The Fairies, Ethel Gabain
Titania - Queen of The Fairies, colour illustration. With description, Miss Dorothy Hyson was the Titania in the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Old Vic

Great-grandmama sees the Baker call for orders,s Spurrier
Great-grandmama sees the Baker call for orders, illustration by Steven Spurrier, artist (1878-1961). Showing woman and girl in street scene, with baker speaking with housekeeper from below stairs

Great-grandpapa wets his whistle, Steven Spurrier
Great-grandpapa wets his whistle, illustration by Steven Spurrier, artist (1878-1961). Showing a uniformed man at the bar of a Victorian pub, with landlord, barmaid and cat

Great-grandmama chooses the Christmas Sirloin,s Spurrier
Great-grandmama chooses the Christmas Sirloin, illustration by Steven Spurrier, artist (1878-1961). Showing woman and girl ordering at Victorian butcher's counter

Ordering Christmas Dainties, Steven Spurrier
Ordering Christmas Dainties, illustration by Steven Spurrier, artist (1878-1961). Showing a woman and girl ordering at the counter of a Victorian tea and grocery shop

Advertisement, McVitie and Price, Christmas Greetings
Advertisement, McVitie and Price, Biscuit Manufacturers, Christmas Greetings'. Illustrations showing service men and women, plane, and ship

Illustration, Speeding on penny-farthings
Colour illustration, Speeding'. showing man and woman on penny-farthings. From a page captioned, A pleasure of The Era of Peace: Speeding'. From the coloured lithographs Velocipedes by Ch

Illustration, A Day at the Races
Colour illustration, A Day at the Races showing men and women with carriage and picnic hamper. From the coloured lithographs Les Cocottes Aux Bains De Mer

Illustration, Glamour Girls by the Seaside
Colour illustration, Glamour Girls by the Seaside, showing women sea bathing. From a page captioned, Pleasures of The Era of Peace'

Illustration, Great-Grandpapa's Night Club
Colour illustration, Great-Grandpapa's Night Club'. showing men and women dancing. From a page captioned, Pleasures of The Era of Peace: Penny-farthing and Polka'

Illustration, Wedding Party on Wheels
Colour illustration, The Wedding Party on Wheels, showing men, women, and children of a wedding party on bicycles in a park

Ballet schools in a country house
Photographs of ballet dancers, rehearsing and in poses, in country house settings, including Muriel Harding and Julia Falls. Captioned, Coryphees in a country house: rusticating ballet schools'

Purl but not Plain
Illustration, Purl but not Plain of young woman in front of fireplace with knitting and black cat. From the painting, Two Minutes Silence, by Dorothy Webster Hawksley (1884?)

The Duke and Duchess of Kent, children, domestic portrait
The Duke and Duchess of Kent with their children, domestic portrait captioned Home on Leave'. With description Their Royal Highnesses The Duke And Duchess Of Kent were able, last week

Lady Marguerite Strickland, with Alsation dog, Saxon
Lady Marguerite Strickland, in uniform, with her Alsation dog, Saxon. Captioned, Saxon and Anglo-Saxon on the Alert'. Lady Strickland in the uniform

Advert statement, butter rationing, Crawford's Shortbread
Advertisement and statement on butter rationing from Crawford's Shortbread. Explaining that the best table butter must be kept for the family larder

Caricature of football crowd, with gas masks
Caricature of football crowd, taking out and wearing gas masks. Captioned, The football enthusiast who forgot himself'. From an article, Motley Notes, by Alan Kemp. Date: 1939

Service Bocker outfit, Debenham & Freebody
The Service Bocker, underwear and shirt, Debenham & Freebody, fashion illustration of woman in outfit. Captioned, A clever utility garment'

Advertisement for Bovril, barrage balloon
Advertisement for Bovril, man in red and white striped pyjamas, red slippers, riding barrage balloon in a blue sky, holding cup of Bovril aloft. Captioned, Bovril prevents that sinking feeling'

Bristlewoods, by Frank Reynolds
Caricature illustration by Frank Reynolds, of a man and woman, sitting up reading in 2 single beds, with air raid equipment on side table. Captioned, Bristlewoods see it through'

Wolseley Workers in solarium
Wolseley Workers, women being treated with sun rays in the works ultraviolet solarium, wearing swim suits and goggles. The solarium was installed to counteract the lack of daylight for wartime shift

Advertisement for Dunlop Fort safety tyres, night scene showing policeman, woman in car, and the tread on a Dunlop Fort tyre. Captioned Dunlop Fort, the tyres with teeth'. Date: 1939

Gas Mask Handbag by Dolcis, 250 Oxford Street, London and branches, studio fashion photograph. From an advertorial article, Women at Home and on Parade'. Date: 1939

Illustration, Bristlewoods as wardens in black out
Caricature illustration by Frank Reynolds, of a man and woman visiting an elderly woman and cat during black out. Captioned, Bristlewoods see it through'. With quotations, Mr

Horse painted with white stripes, by Blam
Caricature illustration by Blam, of soldier, vicar, and farmer painting white stripes on horse, dog and blackbird looking

June Duprez, actress, on set, Denham Studios
June Duprez, actress, (1918-1984), on set at Denham Studios. Reportage photographs of tour of sets, and photograph as volunteer nurse

Illustration, Bristlewoods, sudden end of war
Caricature illustration by Frank Reynolds, of a man and woman with newspapers, in living room with child and dog, woman in military style coat. Captioned, Bristlewoods see it through'

British Army, Light Refreshments, Heath Robinson
British Army, illustration by W Heath Robinson. Captioned Our Special Artist with The British Army: The Relay System for Conveying Light Refreshment to Advanced Posts'

Edythe Baker, pianist, piano concert for troops at Banbury
Edythe Baker, pianist (1899-1971), photograph of piano concert for troops at Banbury, Oxfordshire, with baby grand piano, union flag and troops in audience

Kensington Girls, Wartime version, Gate Theatre
Kensington Girls, wartime version, Gate Theatre, theatrical portrait of three actresses, in furs, gloves and hats, with coffee cups and table

Elizabeth Cowell, by official car, in army uniform and hat
Elizabeth Cowell, standing by official car, in army uniform and hat. Captioned, We take off our hat to: Miss Elizabeth Cowell, for being a wartime army transport worker, instead of herself

Wartime London theatre scenes, by Topolski
Cartoon illustration by Topolski, of stage and audience scenes at revue show, The Little Dog Laughed by George Black. Captioned The Little Dog Laughed, and makes wartime London laugh

Wartime House Party, Cliveden, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. Photographs of Cliveden House, and Viscount and Viscountess Astor with child evacuees, with cine camera and playing games. Date: 1939

Illustration, Bristlewoods, in black out
Caricature illustration by Frank Reynolds, of a man and woman in a blacked out street, by garden gate, man with torch and dog. Captioned, Bristlewoods see it through'. With quotations, Mr

Her Majesty, the Queen amongst sandbags
Her Majesty, the Queen photographed amongst sandbags, in an arched doorway in South Africa House, with the King, George VI in the background

Isabel Jeans, Ivor Novello, Dorothy Dickson
Photomontage, showing Miss Isabel Jeans, Mr Ivor Novello, and Miss Dorothy Dickson, in soup tureen with spoon. Captioned, ?

Wartime London Scenes, by Topolski
Cartoon illustration of wartime scenes in London, by Topolski. Captioned, and showing scenes, In a popular dance hall, A mixed and enthusiastic audience at a National Gallery concert

Illustration, Bristlewoods in living room with radio
Caricature illustration by Frank Reynolds, of a man and woman in living room, man and dog dancing by the radio. Captioned, Bristlewoods see it through'. With quotations, Mrs

Volunteers: Mrs Pittman, ARP, and Miss Noel, lorry driver
Photographs of war time volunteers: We take our hat's off to: Mrs J B Pittman, in ARP woollens, on bicycle, and Miss Susan Noel, in uniform, walking. Captioned, ??Mrs. J. B

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"Effort: A Powerful Force That Shapes History and Inspires Generations" In the midst of World War II, a captivating poster emerged, boldly declaring "We shall not flag. " It symbolized the unwavering determination of nations to stand strong against adversity. Similarly, Winston Churchill's resolute speeches echoed through time, reminding us that effort is essential in times of crisis. Just as a crew team rows together with synchronized strength and unity, their efforts exemplify the power of teamwork. The Atlantic salmon leaping on its upstream migration embodies relentless perseverance against all odds in nature's grand cycle. During the First World War, women united under the Women's Institute banner to contribute their skills and efforts towards supporting their communities. Their activities showcased resilience and resourcefulness amidst chaos. German propaganda posters from World War I urged citizens to give their utmost for victory. These images served as reminders that collective they are shape destinies during tumultuous times. The iconic WWII poster "To Victory – With Our Help" rallied nations behind a common cause. It emphasized how individual contributions could lead to triumph when combined with collective action. In 1948 Olympics' 10, 000-meter race, athletes pushed themselves beyond limits—exhibiting sheer dedication and unyielding effort in pursuit of glory for themselves and their countries. Italian recruitment posters during World War II called upon individuals to join forces—a testament to how personal commitment fuels larger endeavors during challenging periods. Even humble creatures like dung beetles demonstrate extraordinary effort by tirelessly pushing balls of dung—an inspiring reminder that every contribution matters regardless of size or stature. Leatherback turtle hatchlings embarking on an arduous journey across sandy beaches epitomize determination against daunting obstacles—an embodiment of courage born out of pure instinctual effort. Knitting instruction booklets created specifically for RAF personnel during WWII highlight how even seemingly small acts can make significant differences when everyone puts forth dedicated efforts towards a shared goal. Coal mining, as depicted by G. H.