Handbill Collection (#5)

"Handbills: A Glimpse into History's Vibrant Stories" Step back in time to the Temperance Movement of 1887, where a handbill published in Kalamazoo

Handbill Collection: Cooks Continental Coach Tours

Cooks Continental Coach Tours
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks Continental Coach Tours -- see it all so easily! A roll of camera film shows colourful pictures of holiday resorts, and a coach travelling along a road

Handbill Collection: This way to winter sunshine through Cooks

This way to winter sunshine through Cooks
Illustration on a Thomas Cook poster or handbill -- This way to winter sunshine through Cooks -- with a brightly coloured image of a Mediterranean village, with sea, villas, boats, and a palm tree

Handbill Collection: Cooks for Winter Sports

Cooks for Winter Sports
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks for Winter Sports, showing a cartoon of a couple skiing downhill, dressed in blue and red ski wear

Disobedience Forum
Handbill issued by the Committee of 100 inviting you to join Bertrand Russell at a Mass Forum on Civil Disobedience against Nuclear weapons

Handbill Collection: Davenport Leaflet Russia

Davenport Leaflet Russia
A handbill for seances in Russia by brothers William and Ira Davenport who pretended to be spirit mediums but were actually clever stage magicians

Excursion Bill
Handbill announcing a two-day trip from Bradford to London, for the purpose of visiting the International Exhibition. A third class return ticket costs ten shilling

Handbill Collection: Ww2 Salvage Handbill

Ww2 Salvage Handbill
BOMBS AND BULLETS FROM YOUR DUSTBIN - Every Woman can help to Win the War - every Patriotic household is asked to save every scrap of paper, rags, bottles, empty tins

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"Handbills: A Glimpse into History's Vibrant Stories" Step back in time to the Temperance Movement of 1887, where a handbill published in Kalamazoo, Michigan rallied against the perils of alcohol. Meanwhile, Charles Green's balloon event in Stockport captured imaginations and soared through the skies. The Green brothers took flight with their daring balloon race, as a simple handbill spread excitement and anticipation among spectators. And speaking of journeys, "A Cooks Ticket will take you anywhere, " proclaimed an enticing handbill that promised unforgettable adventures. In darker times, a JFK Treason Poster circulated, fueling conspiracy theories and raising questions about one of America's most tragic moments. On a lighter note, Cooks Nile Steamers invited travelers to explore Egypt's majestic Nile River – an invitation not to be missed. Children became the focus on another poignant handbill from c1917 by the Anti-Saloon League. Titled "Daddys In There, " it shed light on how alcohol abuse affected innocent lives and called for change within society. During the Civil War era, recruitment posters like that of the 22nd Cavalry Regiment showcased patriotism and duty. These powerful handbills inspired brave souls to join forces at Rochester, New York. Humor found its place too when an anti-Russian map emerged in 1904 as part of A Humorous Diplomatic Atlas of Europe and Asia. This satirical piece aimed to entertain while highlighting political tensions during that time. Magic came alive through captivating performances announced on broadsides such as one from Hungary circa 1925 – promising enchantment beyond imagination. Lastly but significantly historic was Haymarket Square's mass meeting in Chicago on May 4th, 1886. An English-German bilingual handbill summoned people together for what would become a pivotal moment in labor history. These diverse glimpses into our past remind us of the power and influence that handbills held.