Effort Collection (#9)

Inspirational message, What you can do, WW2
Inspirational message, What you can do - Britain needs guts as well as guns. National character is the core of national strength. Change! Unite! Fight! WW2 Date: circa 1940

Comic postcard, Couple riding bicycles on a country lane Date: 20th century

WW1 poster, A Call to Action! to all employees
WW1 poster, A Call to Action! from Woodrow Wilson to all industrial employees working on government contracts, issued by the Navy Department. Date: circa 1917

WW2 poster, For a Certain Harvest invest in National Savings. Date: circa 1945

WW1 poster, I Want You for the Navy - promotion for anyone enlisting, apply any recruiting station or postmaster. Date: 1917

WW2 poster, Join your savings group, now! Date: circa 1944

Keep smiling! Sheels are piling, Men are joining, Women toiling, All are working, Nothing shirking, So.... Thumbs Up! Date: circa 1916

Comic postcard, Woman buying rail ticket with two children hiding under her skirts, WW1 Date: circa 1918

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Coupon shortage and making do
The long Caption gives the little girls excuse for having patches. The Home Front War Effort was helped along by cryptic slogans such as Make do and Mend and Making do

Shakespeare Gallery
A view of The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery in Pall Mall, London, was the first stage of a three-part project initiated in November 1786 by engraver

Women working in factory, Newcastle, from British Artists at the Front
STC255935 Women working in factory, Newcastle, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, 1918 (colour litho) by Lavery

Save your old waste paper for conversion into munitions: a vital contribution to the war effort. Double page spread from The Illustrated London News. Date: 1941

Salve it, 1942
Salve it article, 1942, about saving every scrap of paper for the war effort. Waste paper is a munition of war. Date: 1942

Poster for the Freedom Loan, 1917 (colour litho)
CHT190354 Poster for the Freedom Loan, 1917 (colour litho) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); Musee des Deux Guerres Mondiales, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Russian, out of copyright

Illustrated calendar for the Parisian department store La Belle Jardiniere
CHT157392 Illustrated calendar for the Parisian department store La Belle Jardiniere, the harvest, 1901 (colour litho) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Harrowing, (oil on canvas)
657593 Harrowing, (oil on canvas) by Fidler, Harry (1856-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrowing. Harry Fidler (1856-1935). Oil on canvas

The Nut Brown Maid, 1902 (oil on canvas)
989570 The Nut Brown Maid, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); 99x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nut Brown Maid. Joseph Edward Southall (1861-1944)

Peasants Heaving Straw, Montfoucault, 1875 (oil on canvas)
989049 Peasants Heaving Straw, Montfoucault, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 46.4x56.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants Heaving Straw)

Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child (litho)
5217778 Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child)

The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic, (oil on canvas)
824162 The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic, (oil on canvas) by Ward, John of Hull (1798-1849); 35.7x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic)

Guinness after work, 1961 (offset lithograph in colours)
1194962 Guinness after work, 1961 (offset lithograph in colours) by English School, (20th century); 152x100 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Nude Throwing, (pen and brown ink)
651826 A Nude Throwing, (pen and brown ink) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 30.5x24.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nude Throwing)

The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas)
651307 The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Monsted, Peder (1859-1941); 46.5x32.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Washerwomen. Peder Monsted (1859-1941). Oil on canvas

ILN cover - Bren-carriers being entrained
Open rail trucks being loaded with Bren-gun carriers by their crews in June 1940, when all munitions production in Britain was ramped up in the face of a threat of German invasion. Date: 1940

The Woman At the Knitting Party... by H. M. Bateman
The Woman at the Knitting Party Who Dared to Knit Herself a Jumper by H. M. Bateman (while the rest of the group get on with knitting socks and other comforts for serving soldiers). Date: 1940

The Bristlewoods See it Through, WWII cartoon
Mrs Bristlewood: " The idea of your going fishing in wartime! And wheres your gas-mask?" Mr Bristlewood: " If you want to know, my gas-masks here - and my knitting too"

Uniformed female workers in British war services, April 1941
A selection of women involved in British war services including the Womens Royal Naval Services, the Womens Auxiliary Territorials Service, the Red Cross, the Womens Auxiliary Air Force

Londoners travelling to work amid wartime delays 1939
Londoners photographed as they travel after experiencing delays due to air raid warnings. The Sphere describes " three hours suburban traffic" but reports that " by 9.30 and 10 a.am

Soldiers in their quarters at a racecourse, September 1939
Soldiers photographed at an unidentified race course in their temporary sleeping quarters in September 1939. In peacetime, these seats would be reserved for richer customers. September 1939

I Summon You To Comradeship in the Red Cross, 1st World War poster
SNG127769 I Summon You To Comradeship in the Red Cross, 1st World War poster, 1918 (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

The wrestlers, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438570 The wrestlers, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by American School

Power hammer invented by James Nasmyth in Germany in 1842, engraved by E
CHT157389 Power hammer invented by James Nasmyth in Germany in 1842, engraved by E.Zimmer, from Le XIXeme siecle by Hans Kraemer, c.1900 (colour engraving) by German School

Man On A Treadmill (colour woodblock print)
425499 Man On A Treadmill (colour woodblock print) by Zeshin, Shibata (1807-91); 22.9x28.6 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Arthur M

Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome
810342 Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) by Fontana

Poster, You can help to build me a plane, WW2. You can learn quickly and you will be working to win. Ask at any employment exchange for advice and full details. A job is waiting for you. 1940s

Poster, Full Ahead Production, WW2. 1940s

Recruitment poster, Offer Your Services Now, WW1
Recruitment poster, Offer Your Services Now, Our brave soldiers at the Front need your help. 1914

Bugler blowing All Clear after Zeppelin air raid, WW1
Bugler blowing the All Clear after a Zeppelin air raid during the First World War. 1914-1918

Material shortage during First World War
Material shortage during the First World War - a man with rope, string and rolls of paper. Date: 1914-1918

Braids Heroic Effort: The Match-Play
Finalists James Braid and Archie Compston putting on the green in torrential rain in the News of the World Match-Play Championship at Walton Heath 1927

Carrier pigeons - including testing the pigeons, playing an important role in the war effort of World War Two. 1941

Women signing on for munitions work 1915
Beating up recruits : Women signing on for munitions work in front of the Houses of Parliament. Large numbers of women stopped to fill forms in, despite the wet and blustery weather. Date: July 1915

Lloyd George and Pankhurst as one voice 1915
David Lloyd George, British statesman at the time, speaking on the embankment, London; " We have witnessed a very fine procession of women who are anxious to help their country in the hour of

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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.