Joining Collection (#5)

Sailor says good bye to wife and baby, WW1
A sailor bidding farewell to his wife and child at Waterloo Station at the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

WW1 - The United States enter the war - Wilsons Cabinet
WW1 - The United States enters the war - President Woodrow Wilsons Cabinet meets. Date: 1917

Joining in the Fairy Revel -- a little girl in her pink nightdress joins hands in a circle with a group of fairies and elves in a garden. Date: circa 1920s

Derby recruits, 1916
Derby recruits of the 1st London Regiment pictured with their kit bags ready for inspection in their new uniform. Date: 1916

Bayonet display at a recruiting meeting, WW1
Two army officers engage in friendly combat in order to attract new recruits at a recruitment meeting in Trafalgar Square in December 1915. Date: 1915

A recruiter speaking on the plinth in Trafalgar Square, WW1
Sergeant Newsand, a constant speaker in Trafalgar Square in the cause of recruiting for the war, pictured in action in December 1915. Date: 1915

Recruitment during WW1
" Now, My Lad, You Can t Ignore that." Corporal Hall, the army ex-champion boxer gains a new recruit - a former tram conductor - by showing him a poster with a message from the King

Recruitment in the City of London, WW1
A recruiter and his capture in the City - a well-dressed young man willingly assents to the recruiting sergeants arguments in December 1915. Date: 1915

Major Sir Pieter Bam recruiting in Trafalgar Square
Major Sir Pieter Bam addressing a recruitment meeting in Trafalgar Square at the end of 1915. Sir Pieter was a member of the South African Parliament

Service cards in a window in Arundel, WW1
Four cards representing the fact that four members of a household in Maltravers Street in Arundel had enlisted 1914. The Earl of Arundel had converted his ancestral castle into recruiting offices

Recruitment poster on post box, WW1
The Call to Arms - a recruitment poster pasted to a post box reminding Britains men that their King and Country needed them in 1914. Date: 1914

Recruiting band in London, WW1
A band from a Highland regiment use a recruiting banner, seen for the first time in London during the early months of the First World War. It reads, We are marching to the recruiting station

Soldiers marching along, Commercial Rd, London, WW1
A large crowd welcoming the Eastern Column at the corner of Commercial Road, London marching in full uniform during the early months of the First World War. Date: 1914

New recruits setting off for training camp, WW1
Volunteers for Kitcheners Army, all dressed in civilian clothing, pictured marching in formation on their way to the railway station

Inspecting recruits at Tower of London, WW1
An Inspector of Recruits at the Tower of London. These were men who volunteered at the outbreak of war and are pictured still in civilian clothes. Date: 1914

Women recruiters, WW1
A woman in Trafalgar Square encouraging young men to join up and fight during the First World War. Date: 1915

Are You One of These? WW1 cartoon by H. M. Bateman
Cartoon by H. M. Bateman poking fun at men who find a myriad of excuses - such as " my moustache is taking up all my time now

Johnny Get Your Gun by Frank Reynolds, outbreak of WW1
Illustration by Frank Reynolds showing a young man in tennis whites smoking a cigarette hesitating while the rest of the country rush to the colours at the outbreak of the First World War

Oxford Blues who had joined up, WW1
Spread of 76 portraits and key showing sporting Blues from Oxford University who had joined up during the First World War

Founders of the Sportsmans Battalion
The organiser of the Sportsmans Battalion and her husband, the recruiting-officer-in-chief, Mr and Mrs Cunliffe Owen. Mrs Cunliffe Owen conceived the idea of raising the Sportsmans Battalion where

A Deep Question by Will Owen, WW1 cartoon
" Long Tom" (back from the front): Mud, my boy? Why its up to ones neck! The " Bantam" : Whose neck? Humorous cartoon by Will Owen showing a tall officer talking to a vertically

Johnnie Walker advertisement, WW1
First World War advertisement showing Johnnie Walker meeting a recruitment sergeant in 1914. Johnnie Walker: " How goes the recruiting

London recruits at Southwark Town Hall, WW1
Crowds of men anxious to attest under the Derby scheme, crowded into the corridors of Southwark Town Hall in December 1915

Captain Critchley and his three sons, WW1
A Canadian contingent, a patriotic family party for the front - Captain O. A. Critcheley, a Canadian with a large ranch in Alberta pictured with his three sons

Dunlop advertisement, WW1
Dunlop Rubber Company advertisement from the First World War publicising the fact that 1500 of their employees had enlisted while the rest were working in shifts day

Prince of Wales joins the Grenadier Guards
A photograph of Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII and then Duke of Windsor) pictured looking rather nervous having joined the Grenadier Guards on the outbreak of war in 1914

Recruit undergoing heart tests, WW1
Testing a new recruit whose heart conditions the Army authorities are doubtful about. Rather worryingly, the photograph shows the man sitting with one bare foot

City of London recruits, Tower of London, WW1
Young men answering the call to enlist at the start of the First World War. All of them employees of City firms, they were joining the City of London Battalion, consisting of 1300 men

Lunchtime scene on the Embankment, London, WW1
Rank Outsiders. A lunchtime scene on the Embankment, London, at the start of the First World War. Young men who could be joining up to fight stand idly watching through the railings as the Inns of

Are you in Khaki? by Fish
The courage that dares the shot and shell is infinitesimal compared to the bravery of the young man in mufti who in the restaurants dares the cutting contempt of the khaki-clad heroes

Vought-Sikorsky helicopter by G. H. Davis
Hovering death for U-boats: the Vought-Sikorsky helicopter, in use during the Second World War. Details of a unique aircraft joining in the Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1943

Poker Playing Pig of Colonel Wood
The American showman Colonel Woods large pig taking part in a game of poker. Date: 1872

Italian recruitment poster, WW1
Italian recruitment poster during the First World War. A woman being led away with her baby by three enemy soldiers cries out to her brothers to save her by joining up. Date: 1914-1918

Smokers ca 1636 Oil wood 18 1 / 4 x 14 1 / 2 46. 4 36. 8 cm
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Forest Place joining old and new buildings in downtown at Williams Street Perth in Western Australia

The Antennae Galaxies
Composite image of two colliding galaxies, known as the Antennae galaxies, or NGC 4038 and NGC 4039. The Antennae galaxies take their name from the long antenna-like arms

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Travelling in India, Joining the Indian Army on Service

The laying of the cable: John and Jonathan joining hands, 1858. A crude but engaging picture, celebrating the goodwill between Great Britain

Experiences of a Marine Subaltern on Joining his Ship, Engraving 1890

Experiences of a Marine Subaltern on Joining his Ship, When, Upon a Show of Hands being Made, I was Unanimously Elected Mess President, my Pride was Unbounded, Engraving 1890

The Crimean War, 1855: PLAN OF THE ATTACK OF MALAKOFF 1. Redan Canage 2. Malakoff, or Korniloff 3. Redan English 4. bastion, or No. 4 Russian 5. Central Bastion, or No. 5. Russian 6

An Irish union, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, artist, engraving 1799, William Pitt joining the hands of Paddy, an Irish farmer, and John Bull, neither of whom seem anxious for the union

Madame Patti Joining in the Chorus of the Welsh Air, o Land of my Fathers, "
Madame Patti Joining in the Chorus of the Welsh Air, " o Land of my Fathers, " at the Royal National Eisteddfod, Brecon, Wales, Uk, 1889

Welcoming St. Bonaventure (1221-74) into the Franciscan Order, c. 1628 (oil on canvas)
XIR203371 Welcoming St. Bonaventure (1221-74) into the Franciscan Order, c.1628 (oil on canvas) by Herrera, Francisco (1576-1656); 231x215 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

River Sava as it enters the River Danube at Belgrade, Serbia
The mouth of the River Sava as it enters the River Danube at Belgrade, Serbia. Date: circa 1920s

Geneva, Switzerland, confluence of the Arve and Rhone River Date: circa 1910s

American Military Propaganda Postcard - WW2 era
American Military Recruitment/Propaganda Postcard - WW2 era. This is either a depiction of a cold soldier tempted by the thought of service abroad

WWI - Wearing a Derby Armlet - Comic Postcard
Bow-wow! I wonder what group shes in?! The first of the two things this postcard refers to is the Derby Armlet. In 1915, it was obvious that volunteers alone would not be enough to fill the armys

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"Joining forces for a greater cause: From Kitchener Poster to Footballers Battalion, unity prevails. " In times of need, the call to join resonates across different realms. Just like the iconic Kitchener Poster urging citizens to step up for their country, individuals from all walks of life find themselves joining unexpected alliances. Even in the animal kingdom, bonds are formed as One of the Family showcases a horse seamlessly becoming part of a family meal. Similarly, at Quatre Bras and Hamilton battles, soldiers unite under one flag to defend their homeland. But joining is not limited to earthly matters alone; even galaxies interact and merge together like NGC 5257 and 5258. Their celestial dance reminds us that collaboration knows no boundaries. World War I witnessed recruitment efforts through powerful posters such as those seen in Central / Union Pacific or Carters Little Liver Pills advertisement. These visuals aimed at inspiring individuals with patriotic fervor during challenging times. However, humor also played its part in recruitment campaigns as demonstrated by a German cartoon mocking British techniques. It highlights how diverse perspectives can shape our understanding of "joining. " Royalty too has experienced moments where they embraced new affiliations - Princess Helena alongside Prince Christian Victor exemplifies this notion beautifully. Moving beyond borders and into infrastructure development, we witness the remarkable Ting Kau Bridge linking territories together. Its construction symbolizes progress achieved through collective efforts. On an international scale, countries like Germany joined organizations such as IMF in pursuit of economic stability post-World War II. This act showcased their commitment towards global cooperation. Lastly, footballers attending HQ at Kingsway during World War I reveal how athletes put aside their sporting careers temporarily to serve a higher purpose - demonstrating that joining transcends professions too. Whether it's answering your nation's call or embracing newfound connections on various fronts - be it war or peace - these instances remind us that when we come together united by common goals and values, we can overcome any challenge that comes our way.