Occupation Collection (#96)

Leopard Display
A leopard display at Bertram Mills Circus, Olympia, London

Factory Floor
Workers on the Ozalid factory floor

Sale Starts
Staff open the doors of Debenhams department store to let in the crowds of waiting shoppers for the first day of the sales

Arsenic Test
Two scientists, testing for arsenic and chemical pollution during their routine pollution patrol, Ventnor beach, Isle of Wight

Collection Tin
A volunteer collecting money in the rain for The Church Army

Church Army
A collector for the Church Army shakes a can for contributions

Rubbish Pile
8th February 1979: Piles of rubbish near Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith, London, during the dustmens strike. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

London Bridge Station
8th November 1971: An employee in a control room at London Bridge Station, London. (Photo by John Minihan/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Anti Freeze
Workers in Champagne install frosting supports to protect young grape vines from freezing temperatures. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Man riding bucking bronco
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man riding bucking bronco. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Life guard on beach with rescue boat
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Life guard on beach with rescue boat. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Construction Workers
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two Men Construction Workers, Climbing Two Tall Steel Beams Girders That Are Connected By Wires Pulley. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Surgeon and nurse
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Surgeon and nurse in surgical gowns, nurse writing in chart, doctor holding stethoscope. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Pony Vacation
circa 1954: Working horses on a holiday arranged by the International League for the Protection of Horses. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6944 - A Horse On Holiday - unpub

Ship Building Strike
1st April 1957: A vessel under construction at the Burrow-in-Furness shipyard where work has stopped during a strike. Original Publication

Obsolete Machinery
28th March 1953: Machinery in a tinplateworks in South Wales factory which is due to close. This is because of the building of giant strip-mills which need fewer workers to run them

Ant Expedition
5th May 1948: Worker ants walking along the edge of a piece of bark during a group forage for food. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4559 - The Mysterious Life Of Ants - pub

Shopping By Bicycle
2nd October 1948: For the tenth anniversary of Picture Post, the magazine has sought out the model who posed for their most popular cover, Jane Webb, who has been married three years to David

Milking Greenfly
5th May 1948: Worker ants with a herd of greenfly allowed out to pasture with careful supervision. The ants tend the greenfly in underground cells of the nest

Two Ants
5th May 1948: A worker ant encountering an ant from another nest which he recognises by its slightly different smell, as each nest has a particular scent

Troops In Rhineland
7th March 1936: German soldiers at Coblenz during the re-occupation of the demilitarised Rhineland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Prussians Parade
A Prussian horse artillery and infantry parade on the Champs Elysees in Paris during the Prussian occupation. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)

Bomb Damage
circa 1871: Buildings bombarded by the German occupation troops in the Paris Commune, during the Franco-Prussian War. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Vendor

Bluebell Backstage
November 1955: Jacquie Pring of Torquay tries on costumes backstage as she begins her career as a Bluebell Girl in the famous Paris Lido show in France. (Photo by John Sadovy/BIPs/Getty Images)

Newsstand
A soldier in Paris reading Picture Post at a newstand

Paris Traffic
A traffic jam in Paris during a strike by public transport workers, circa 1935. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Election In Front Of State House, PA, 1815
Illustration depicting an election in front of the State House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1815. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Illustration of Republican National Convention, Chicago, IL, 1884
Illustration of delegates celebrating the nomination of James G. Blaine as presidential candidate during the Republican National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, June 1884

Cotton Factory
Textile workers in a British cotton factory, where processes include carding, drawing and roving. Engraving by J Cart after an original work by T Allom, circa 1840

Settlement Camp At Night
Illustration of an American settlers at a prairie camp at night, late 19th century. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Railroad Construction In Old West
Illustration of a crew of men working to construct railroad tracks in the Old West, 1870s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Boilermaker coppersmith

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Apple vendor

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Water carrier

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Street scene

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: street musician

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Baker

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Commissionaire

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: street musician

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Cobbler

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Coffee vendor

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Man with bell

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: fish vendor

Cargo Ship on the Fulton Street Dock
circa 1918: Workers unload crates and barrels on the Fulton Street dock while men in straw boaters inspect a ship, New York City. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Coal Queuing During a Strike
Full-length image of people queuing up to buy coal during a coal strike, possibly New York City. (Photo by Edwin Levick/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.