Involvement Collection

America in World War I: Interpreter translating President Poincare's speech into English at opening of Peace
5211531 America in World War I: Interpreter translating President Poincare's speech into English at opening of Peace Conference (b/w photo) by Bain

WW1 - Italian Front - The Infantry Soldier's Prayer
The Infantry Soldier's Prayer I pray to the God of Victory and Justice to give me a steady arm, an invincible heart and an infallible bayonet

Roger Casement Iln Import 21 Dec 07 July 20th
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The Burning of Greytown 1854
In response to British taxing of ships using the Nicaragua route to California, the USS Cyane bombarded Greytown with little damage, before landing ashore and setting the town on fire

These Mirfield mothers have gone back to basics at Upper Hopton First School. They have joined their children - aged seven to nine - for school recorder lessons

Brest-Litovsk Treaty
John Bull is put out by Brest- Litovsk - Russias Peace treaty with Germany ending her involvement in World War One. Date: 3 March 1918

Welsh Chartist Martyrs -- Jones, Frost and Williams
Welsh Chartist Martyrs, prosecuted for their involvement in the Newport Rising of 3-4 November 1839 -- William Jones (1809-1873), John Frost (1784-1877) and Zephaniah Williams (1795-1874). circa 1839

WW1 - What did you do in the Great War, Daddy?
Child: " And is the War really over, Daddy? Father: " Practically, My Boy." Child: " Then may I ask you a question about it which I couldn t ask till it WAS over

The Big Wheel and Tower, Blackpool, Lancashire. The posters on the right are advertising a lecture to be given by Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett

Cartoon, Prince of Wales playing with his toys
Cartoon, the Prince of Wales playing with his toys. Queen Victoria wasn t very good at sharing responsibility with anyone, especially her eldest son

Ebenezer Elliott
EBENEZER ELLIOTT English poet, know as the Corn-Law Rhymer through his involvement in the Chartist Movement Date: 1781 - 1849

Andrew Nicol
ANDREW NICOL A noted Edinburgh character, a businessman notorious for his involvement in law-suits. Date: ? - 1817

St Jerome Wilderness mid-16th century Woodcut
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US President Roosevelt signs the Lease-and-Lend Bill
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lease-and-Lend Bill onMarch 11th 1941. Lend-Lease was the programme under which the USA aided the Allied nations with material between 1941 and 1945

The Cadoudal Plot to assassinate Napoleon I: The Royalist conspirators disembarking on the cliffs at Biville, near Dieppe, 16 Jan 1804. Plot failed

Mary Jane Seacole (1805 - 1881), known as Mother Seacole or Mary Grant, was a Jamaican nurse best known for her involvement in the Crimean War

Vintage portrait of newlyweds smiling

Bride and groom gazing at each other

Annie Fay Poster
Poster for one of Fays first stage appearances in England - note that they were described as entertainments - no deep spiritual involvement, evidently ! Date: 1874

Nationalists in India during Second World War
Nationalists in India take advantage of Britains involvement in the Second World War to rebel against British rule. Date: 1942

Conspiracy Suspected
The president of the high court, Beranger, questions M Barbes at the chateau de Vincennes, concerning his possible involvement in a royalist conspiracy

Affair of the Necklace
Countess de la Motte & her maid escaping after the Affair of the Diamond Necklace. Marie Antoinettes supposed involvement helped discredit the monarchy

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"Involvement: A Tapestry of History and Sacrifice" From the blood-soaked trenches of the Italian Front during World War I, to the whispered prayers of infantry soldiers seeking solace in their darkest hours. The echoes of Roger Casement's import trial on December 21st, 1907, still reverberate through time, reminding us of his unwavering dedication to justice. Let us not forget the Welsh Chartist Martyrs - Jones, Frost, and Williams - who paid the ultimate price for their fight against oppression. Their names etched into history as symbols of courage and resilience. The Brest-Litovsk Treaty stands as a testament to political maneuvering amidst chaos; its repercussions shaping nations and destinies alike. And what did you do in the Great War, Daddy? A haunting question that lingers over generations, urging remembrance and reflection. Inscribed within our collective memory is also The Burning of Greytown in 1854 - a stark reminder that conflict knows no boundaries or mercy. Even royalty couldn't escape scrutiny; a cartoon depicting Prince of Wales playing with his toys serves as a poignant commentary on privilege amidst strife. Ebenezer Elliott's words echo through time like an anthem for change; his poetry stirring hearts towards social reform. Andrew Nicol's brush strokes immortalize moments frozen in time – capturing emotions that transcend centuries. But involvement isn't limited to battles fought or treaties signed; it can be found even within humble classrooms like Upper Hopton First School where Mirfield mothers have embraced simplicity to shape young minds with love and care. And let us not overlook Blackpool's Big Wheel and Tower standing tall against winds both literal and metaphorical – symbols of resilience amid adversity. Just as St Jerome sought solace in wilderness during the mid-16th century, we too find strength when immersed in nature's embrace.