Occupation Collection (#93)

Man sitting at desk, holding pencil to lip, (B&W), portrait

MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR. View of the camp of General Zachary Taylors army of occupation on the Nueces River near Corpus Christi, Texas, shortly before the outbreak of the war with Mexico

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, c1914. A landing party of U.S. Marines from the USS Michigan arriving at Veracruz, Mexico

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U. S. troops guarding the railway at Veracruz
MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1914. U.S. troops guarding the railway at Veracruz

Elephant Training
An animal trainer working with a line of circus elephants standing on their hind legs, circa 1940. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Trimming Currency
Female workers trimming US currency, 1907. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The File Room
Women working in a file room circa 1940. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Jump To The Salute
2nd June 1959: Two London office workers clasp their hands over their ears and jump in the air as the guns of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire their salute to mark the sixth anniversary of

Shipyard Strike
18th March 1957: The empty shipyards on the River Wear, Sunderland in England during the shipbuilders strike. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Getty Images)

Burnt Out Bus
May 1926: A burnt out bus in a London street during the General Strike. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Handley Page Pullman
The Handley Page Pullman, a British built passenger plane designed to compete for London - Paris luxury services. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Spring Time
A land girl vaults over a five barred gate. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cape Town 1914
During the Great Strike a citizens defence force marches to protect the docks in Cape Town. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Croydon Trams
April 1916: Two policemen guarding the Croydon Corporation Tramways depot on Purley Downs Road, south London, during the Croydon tram strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Transport Disruption
4th May 1926: Workers at Bank in London make their way to work by foot and by bicycle during the Great Strike. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Building Site
11th June 1928: Construction workers lay the foundation of the new Sale Room at Spitalfields Market in east London. (Photo by S. R. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Home Grown
22nd September 1917: Prize winning vegetables grown by underground railway workers. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Gasometer Revamp
11th June 1918: Women workers painting the top of a deflated gasometer at the Gas Light and Coke Company, Bromley By Bow. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Safe To Walk
August 1918: Trafalgar Square with no buses during the transport strike in the last few months of WW 1. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Busless London
August 1918: Piccadilly Circus, London with no buses, during the transport strike in the last few months of WW 1. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bus Strike
August 1918: Buses parked at Shepherds Bush, Lonndon, terminus during a bus strike. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Full Time Footplate
3rd January 1927: A LNER driver and fireman at work in the cab of their locomotive at Stratford Repair Shop after a period of staff working short time. (Photo by H. F)

Packing Plant
February 1930: Workers loading boxes of cans onto a machine which adds labels before they are packed into cases. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Burns At Horse Show
25th February 1913: British trade unionist John Burns watching the judging at the Shire Horse Show. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Dublin Riots
22nd August 1911: The aftermath of a riot in Talbot Street, Dublin, one of the ways workers vented their frustrations during a series of strikes in Ireland and Britain

Track Construction
October 1906: Workers loading carts with earth, during construction of the Brooklands motor racing track. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hiring Fair
23rd September 1912: Farm hands wait in the market square to be taken on by new employers at the Michaelmas Hiring Fair, High Wycombe, 1912. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Eagle Hut
circa 1905: A worker for the YMCA at the American Eagle Hut. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Strike Breaking
30th May 1912: A long line of strike-breaking meat vans on their way to Smithfield with a police escort during the Great Transport Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hop Kilns
16th April 1908: Hop-pickers drive their cart to a demonstration at Maidstone, Kent. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Motorized Harvest
1st September 1907: Workers using motorized reapers for harvesting. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

McCorman Reapers
1907: Workers using horse-drawn reapers during the harvest. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

General Strike Food Convoy, May 1926
9th May 1926: An armoured car escorts spirit wagons through Aldgate, watched by interested bystanders during the General Strike

Dock Strike
1949: Cars on the Royal Albert Docks waiting to be shipped to South Africa but held up by the London Dock Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Strike Traffic
1926: Londons traffic confusion on the first day of the General Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Mass Meeting
18th August 1911: Liverpool tramway employees attending a mass meeting at Dindal, Liverpool, during the railway strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Irish Rail Strike
25th September 1911: British troops marching into Dublin during the Irish Railway Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Empty Station
25th September 1911: The deserted station at North Wall, Dublin, during the Irish Railway Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Union Rally
4th April 1914: Stock market workers show their support for the Unionist cause in Ireland during the Great Ulster rally at Hyde Park in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Meat Vans
28th May 1912: Crowds demonstrating as meat vans leave Connaught Docks for Smithfield meat market, London, during the 1912 transport workers strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Church Move
10th September 1926: Canadian construction workers moving a church at Calgary, Canada. (Photo by W. J. Oliver/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Car Factory 1914
22nd January 1914: An employee checking the machinery at the Wolseley Motor Companys Works at Adderley Park, Birmingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Exhibition Pay
May 1908: Workers who are constructing the Franco-British Exhibition are viewed queuing up to receive their wages on a Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tea Break
October 1906: Workers who are constructing the Brooklands, Surrey racing circuit having a coffee break at a mobile canteen. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Buttons Ltd
July 1909: Workers cutting buttons in a factory in Birmingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Fitting Gun Sights
9th January 1930: Workers at the Bristol Aeroplane Co works at Filton, Gloucester, fitting controls and calibrating the gun sights of the Bristol Bulldog

Tilling The Soil
30th March 1917: A woman guides a plough over a field at Cambridge University Farm. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ice Manufacturing
26th March 1907: The compressor inside the engine room of an ice factory. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"Occupation: A Tapestry of Time and Place" Step into the past and explore the diverse occupations that have shaped our world. From a captivating WW2 poster urging you to "Fly with the RAF, " to a heartfelt tribute honoring the bravery of Free French fighters in the Maquis, each hint unveils a unique story. Transport yourself back to London, England in 1915, where staff cooks at King George Military Hospital diligently prepared nourishing meals for wounded soldiers. As you stroll along the streets, don't miss the milk cart making its rounds or catch sight of a wringer, wet clothes dryer symbolizing hard work and domestic chores. Intrigue awaits as you witness a snake charmer playing an enchanting flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing serpent emerges from its basket. This ancient art form has captivated audiences for centuries. Journey further east to Axum, an ancient East African city bustling with activity. Marvel at skilled workers extracting marble while conical grass huts dotting the landscape create an intriguing contrast against a majestic royal palace in the background. Discover history's guiding beacons as you encounter La Corbiere's Direction Finding Tower MP2 on Jersey Island during May 1945. Witness how this structure played a crucial role in navigation during wartime. Immerse yourself in simpler times as children frolic on St. Ives Beach in 1886 captured beautifully on canvas by an artist's brushstrokes. Feel their joy and innocence amidst sun-kissed sands and crashing waves. Witness architectural wonders come alive through reconstruction as Templo Mayor complex stands tall once again before your eyes—a testament to human ingenuity spanning centuries. Descend beneath Tilmanstone and delve into mysterious underground tunnels—echoes of laborious efforts shaping hidden spaces throughout history. Finally, cast your gaze upon large ships majestically sailing down Calcutta's Hooghly River—an awe-inspiring sight capturing the essence of a bustling port city in India.