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"Information: Unveiling the Stories Behind History's Treasures" Delve into the rich history of British Military medals through this captivating poster

Background imageInformation Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl at Information Bureau

Comic postcard, Little girl at Information Bureau - the stork brings them! Date: 20th century

Background imageInformation Collection: Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant (engraving)

Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1615017 Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant)

Background imageInformation Collection: Mrs Thrales house

Mrs Thrales house
View of Mrs Thrales house in Streatham. Hester Lynch Thrale (1740/41-1821) was a Welsh-born diarist, author and patron of the arts

Background imageInformation Collection: The Civil or Native Police of Upper Burmah (engraving)

The Civil or Native Police of Upper Burmah (engraving)
1596131 The Civil or Native Police of Upper Burmah (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil or Native Police of Upper Burmah)

Background imageInformation Collection: French poster advertising the newspaper Le Petit Bleu de Paris (colour litho)

French poster advertising the newspaper Le Petit Bleu de Paris (colour litho)
PER320941 French poster advertising the newspaper Le Petit Bleu de Paris (colour litho) by Auzolle, Marcelin (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInformation Collection: Edmund Blunden Information Board, Vlamertinghe, Belgium

Edmund Blunden Information Board, Vlamertinghe, Belgium
The board is outside the Chateau. Blunden was in the 11th Royal Sussex, camped just outside Vlamertinghe in the preparations for the Third Battle of Ypres

Background imageInformation Collection: Vlamertinghe Chateau, subject of Edmund Blunden poem

Vlamertinghe Chateau, subject of Edmund Blunden poem
Blunden wrote the poem, On Passing Vlamertinghe Chateau in July 1917 in which he describes Poppies by the million. The Chateau survived the war

Background imageInformation Collection: Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, Artillery Wood

Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, Artillery Wood
The memorial, mounted on a brick plinth, carries a photo of the poet. Beside it the Irish flag flies, there is an information board and behind is an apple tree planted in his memory on 27 March 2010

Background imageInformation Collection: Ypres battlefields Entry Point South, Palingbeek

Ypres battlefields Entry Point South, Palingbeek
Three Entry Points (North, East and South) to walking tours covering many points of interest in the Salient were created for the 100th Anniversaries, each with an unmanned Information Centre

Background imageInformation Collection: Gas Bus

Gas Bus the first one [in photo] was in public service between Kingston and Epsom Downs yesterday [2 Nov 1939]. Towed by the bus, the trailer produces gas from a stove burning solid fules

Background imageInformation Collection: Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1931_2_5: Corruption, Telephone

Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1931_2_5: Corruption, Telephone
ICA4941096 Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1931_2_5: Corruption, Telephone, Case Oustric - Marianne Illustration by Abel Faivre (1867-1945) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); (add.info.: Candide)

Background imageInformation Collection: Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1918_9_21: War of 14 -18, Press / Media

Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1918_9_21: War of 14 -18, Press / Media
ICA4848428 Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1918_9_21: War of 14 -18, Press/Media, England Great Britain, Soldiers Life, Victory

Background imageInformation Collection: L Plate au beurre, number 319, Satirique en couleurs, 1907_5_11: Censorship

L Plate au beurre, number 319, Satirique en couleurs, 1907_5_11: Censorship
ICA4910856 L Plate au beurre, number 319, Satirique en couleurs, 1907_5_11: Censorship, Press/Media, Religion, Train, Newspaper kiosks

Background imageInformation Collection: Cabaret interior Two men sitting in a tavern listen to the reading of the newspaper

Cabaret interior Two men sitting in a tavern listen to the reading of the newspaper
JLJ4603130 Cabaret interior Two men sitting in a tavern listen to the reading of the newspaper. Painting by Francois Bonvin (1817-1887) 1859 Arras, Musee des Beaux Arts

Background imageInformation Collection: Vous allez etre un grand savant, et moi je vais l annoncer au monde

Vous allez etre un grand savant, et moi je vais l annoncer au monde
DUV4212324 Vous allez etre un grand savant, et moi je vais l annoncer au monde. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Tamisier dans la partie intitulee " Guide-ane a l usage des

Background imageInformation Collection: News from the war (oil on canvas, 19th century)

News from the war (oil on canvas, 19th century)
LRI4692730 News from the war (oil on canvas, 19th century) by Teja, Casimiro (1830-1897); Museo del Risorgimento e Istituto Mazziniano, Genoa

Background imageInformation Collection: Interior, the reader Painting by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) 1880 Sun

Interior, the reader Painting by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) 1880 Sun
JLJ4682686 Interior, the reader Painting by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) 1880 Sun. 0, 75x0, 6 m Private collection by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior)

Background imageInformation Collection: French propaganda poster for LVF (Legion of French Volunteers Against Bolshevism) c

French propaganda poster for LVF (Legion of French Volunteers Against Bolshevism) c
XEE4159698 French propaganda poster for LVF (Legion of French Volunteers Against Bolshevism) c. 1941 - Second World War: anti-communist propaganda poster to encourage men to join the LVF

Background imageInformation Collection: Job hearing of his ruin - Job learant sa ruine - engraving in '

Job hearing of his ruin - Job learant sa ruine - engraving in "
XEE4160853 Job hearing of his ruin - Job learant sa ruine - - engraving in " The Bible illustree" by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) - Engraving from " The Dore Bible" by Dore

Background imageInformation Collection: Battle of Aspern Essling - Napoleon receives news of the death of Marshal Lannes 1809

Battle of Aspern Essling - Napoleon receives news of the death of Marshal Lannes 1809
XEE4160581 Battle of Aspern Essling - Napoleon receives news of the death of Marshal Lannes 1809 - Battle of Aspern-Essling - Napoleon receives news of the death of Marshal Lannes - lithograph by Job

Background imageInformation Collection: War of thr Third Coalition 1805, Battle of Duernstein, 11. 11

War of thr Third Coalition 1805, Battle of Duernstein, 11. 11
XEE4153877 War of thr Third Coalition 1805, Battle of Duernstein, 11. 11. 1805, Marshal Edouard Mortier (1768-1835) listens to the reports of his officers - Battle of Durensteinn

Background imageInformation Collection: The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving)

The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving)
985732 The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving) by Stephanoff, Francis Phillip (1790-1860) (after); 40.7x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Library)

Background imageInformation Collection: Poster advertising Lowestoft, (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising Lowestoft, (colour lithograph)
1198160 Poster advertising Lowestoft, (colour lithograph) by Gawthorn, Henry George (1879-1941); 102x126 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageInformation Collection: Painting and Book (Portrait of Miss Jean McCaig), (oil on board)

Painting and Book (Portrait of Miss Jean McCaig), (oil on board)
1197323 Painting and Book (Portrait of Miss Jean McCaig), (oil on board) by Hunter, George Leslie (1877-1931); 53.3x43.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageInformation Collection: News from the Front, 1880 (oil on canvas)

News from the Front, 1880 (oil on canvas)
1772166 News from the Front, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Webb, Charles Meer (1830-1895); 91.5x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: News from the Front. Charles Meer Webb (1830-1895). Oil on canvas

Background imageInformation Collection: Women queuing with their dogs for RSPCA advice, Sept 1939

Women queuing with their dogs for RSPCA advice, Sept 1939
A group of women queuing with their dogs for advice on pet safety from two RSPCA doctors. The Sphere informs the reader of clinics in London established by the RSPCA to offer information with regards

Background imageInformation Collection: Poster, The effects of over-cooking and keeping hot

Poster, The effects of over-cooking and keeping hot. Vitamin value, goodness, taste go up in smoke - result is waste. 1945

Background imageInformation Collection: Newsstand, newspaper merchant in Paris - seller, broadcaster, paper press depot

Newsstand, newspaper merchant in Paris - seller, broadcaster, paper press depot
PCT4297859 Newsstand, newspaper merchant in Paris - seller, broadcaster, paper press depot, newspaper, news, information, Le petit Parisien, advertising - postcard beginning 20th century (ca)

Background imageInformation Collection: Pamphlet on the Colony of Maryland issued by the Second Lord Baltimore, 1635 (print)

Pamphlet on the Colony of Maryland issued by the Second Lord Baltimore, 1635 (print)
PNP377467 Pamphlet on the Colony of Maryland issued by the Second Lord Baltimore, 1635 (print) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageInformation Collection: The new Westminster Bell (Big Ben) (engraving)

The new Westminster Bell (Big Ben) (engraving)
602639 The new Westminster Bell (Big Ben) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Westminster Bell (Big Ben)

Background imageInformation Collection: U. S. troops learn cryptography, Tarawa, Papua New Guinea, June 1943 (sepia photo)

U. S. troops learn cryptography, Tarawa, Papua New Guinea, June 1943 (sepia photo)
696846 U.S. troops learn cryptography, Tarawa, Papua New Guinea, June 1943 (sepia photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInformation Collection: Ms 43. 268. 10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving)

Ms 43. 268. 10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving)
CHT170962 Ms 43.268.10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Background imageInformation Collection: Plaque to 3rd Parachute Squadron RE, Troarn, Normandy

Plaque to 3rd Parachute Squadron RE, Troarn, Normandy
This is on the wall of the Tourist Office and was put up by the citizens of Troarn in honour of the officers and men of the Squadron who at dawn on the 6 June 1944

Background imageInformation Collection: Allan Pinkerton (1819-84) speaks to his operatives by private telegraph line (litho)

Allan Pinkerton (1819-84) speaks to his operatives by private telegraph line (litho)
PNP249843 Allan Pinkerton (1819-84) speaks to his operatives by private telegraph line (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInformation Collection: Pig (coloured engraving)

Pig (coloured engraving)
2800864 Pig (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig. Detail from double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Background imageInformation Collection: Salt (coloured engraving)

Salt (coloured engraving)
2800875 Salt (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salt. Detail from double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Background imageInformation Collection: Fishes (colour litho)

Fishes (colour litho)
2795463 Fishes (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishes. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Background imageInformation Collection: Nature (colour litho)

Nature (colour litho)
2795462 Nature (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nature. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Background imageInformation Collection: Printing (colour litho)

Printing (colour litho)
2795460 Printing (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printing. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Background imageInformation Collection: Denis Papin, inventor of the steam ship (colour litho)

Denis Papin, inventor of the steam ship (colour litho)
2795458 Denis Papin, inventor of the steam ship (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin, inventor of the steam ship)

Background imageInformation Collection: Electricity (colour litho)

Electricity (colour litho)
2795455 Electricity (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Background imageInformation Collection: Chemistry (colour litho)

Chemistry (colour litho)
2795452 Chemistry (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemistry. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Background imageInformation Collection: Gardening (colour litho)

Gardening (colour litho)
2795451 Gardening (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardening. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Background imageInformation Collection: Geometry (colour litho)

Geometry (colour litho)
2795448 Geometry (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geometry. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Background imageInformation Collection: Vegetation (colour litho)

Vegetation (colour litho)
2795440 Vegetation (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetation. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Background imageInformation Collection: The Donkey (colour litho)

The Donkey (colour litho)
2795437 The Donkey (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Donkey. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Background imageInformation Collection: Physical geography (colour litho)

Physical geography (colour litho)
2795435 Physical geography (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical geography)




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"Information: Unveiling the Stories Behind History's Treasures" Delve into the rich history of British Military medals through this captivating poster, a window to a world of valor and bravery. The Vegetabull poster - an unexpected fusion of nature and imagination, reminding us that they are be found in the most unlikely places. Witness the power of propaganda with the Anti-Mau Mau poster, showcasing a caricatured rebel from 1952 Kenya, revealing how they are shape perceptions. Behold the majestic Butt of Lewis lighthouse standing tall in Port Nis, Isle of Lewis; a beacon guiding ships while silently sharing tales from its rugged surroundings. A vintage World War II poster featuring contrasting symbols - a fedora and an Army helmet - symbolizing how information played its part in shaping wartime identities. Step back into time with an Army Recruitment Poster from the swinging 1960s era, offering insights into recruitment strategies and societal influences at play. Air Traffic Control flight information strips – intricate details ensuring safe skies for all travelers by providing vital data on flights' whereabouts and destinations. Discover survival tactics during WWII through "How to tackle a fire bomb" poster; knowledge that saved lives amidst chaos when accurate information was crucial. WW2 Memorabilia reveals more than just damage to cafes; it tells stories about resilience as they informed suppliers despite adversity during war times. Your Britain - Fight for it NOW. A rallying cry etched onto posters inspiring action by highlighting shared values and calling upon citizens to protect their homeland's future. Where Do You Want To Go? This intriguing vintage travel poster invites you on an adventure where every destination holds untold stories waiting to be discovered. Explore Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve in Lincolnshire, UK – home to diverse wildlife thriving within its pristine landscapes; nature's own encyclopedia awaiting exploration.