English School 20th Century Collection

Recruitment Poster The Prime Ministers Advise to the Young Unmarried Men and Pledge to Married Men, pub. 1915 (lithograph)

Marble endpaper, 1950s. Creator: English School (20th Century)
Marble endpaper, 1950s (paper)

Do Spirits Return? Houdini says No - and Proves It, Lyceum Theatre, 1909
Do Spirits Return? Houdini says No - and Proves It, Lyceum Theatre, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph). After his mothers death

Playbill for appearance by Houdini at Palace Theatre, Halifax, pub. 1903 (lithograph)
Playbill for appearance by Harry Houdini (1874 – 1926) at Palace Theatre, Halifax, pub. 1903 (lithograph)

WW1 Poster appealing to the public to support the war effort by being frugal, 1917
WW1 Poster appealing to the public to support the war effort by being frugal, pub. 1917 (colour lithograph)

Recruitment Poster Men, to Delay is Dangerous When Your Country Needs You, Enlist Now, 1915
Recruitment Poster Men, to Delay is Dangerous When Your Country Needs You, Enlist Now, pub. 1915 (colour lithograph)

Recruitment Poster Another Call More men and still more until the enemy is crushed - Lord Kitchener, pub. 1914 (colour lithograph)

Help!, 1914-1918
Help!, published 1914-1918 (colour lithograph)

The Cross of Sacrifice, c1914-1919
Memorial erected in every British military cemetery in France and Flanders

The Glorious Dead, c1914-1919
Laying wreaths at the Feet of the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London c1914-1919

Peace visitors to Flanders scenes of war, c1914-1919
In ruined Ypres of heroic and tragic memories

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"Exploring the English School in the 20th Century: A Journey through History and Art" Step back in time with us as we delve into the captivating world of the English School in the 20th century. This era was marked by significant events, artistic expressions, and societal changes that shaped our modern world. Let's begin our journey with a glimpse into entertainment history - "Do Spirits Return? Houdini says No - and Proves It. " The Lyceum Theatre in 1909 witnessed an awe-inspiring performance by none other than Harry Houdini himself, leaving audiences spellbound. Moving on to Halifax in 1903, we discover a fascinating lithograph playbill for another enchanting appearance by Houdini at Palace Theatre. His mastery over illusion continues to captivate generations even today. As we shift gears towards wartime narratives, a powerful WW1 poster emerges urging public support for the war effort through frugality. This plea reminds us of how every individual played a vital role during those tumultuous times. Recruitment posters from this period echo urgency and duty as they implore young unmarried men to enlist immediately. "Delay is Dangerous When Your Country Needs You, " one poster declares while another calls out for more men until victory is achieved. The haunting images of sacrifice are etched within our collective memory through poignant memorials such as "The Cross of Sacrifice" and "The Glorious Dead. " These serve as solemn reminders of lives lost but never forgotten during World War I. Amidst turmoil, peace visitors ventured into Flanders to witness scenes of war firsthand. Their experiences shed light on both humanity's resilience amidst chaos and the devastating consequences wrought by conflict. Finally, let us transport ourselves to the aesthetic beauty of marble endpapers from the 1950s – creations attributed to unknown artists belonging to the English School (20th Century). These intricate designs reflect not only artistic prowess but also the evolving tastes and sensibilities of a changing era.