Pals Collection (#6)

WWI Poster, You re proud of your pals in the Army
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, You re proud of your pals in the Army of course! But what will your pals think of YOU? Think It Over! Date: 1915

WWI Poster, Why are you stopping HERE
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Why are you stopping HERE when your pals are out THERE? Date: 1915

Visitors for wounded soldiers by Miss Watson Williams
A set of four pictures - the pair on the left entitled, As Tommy Does Not Like It, showing some rather tiresome visitors - an aristocratic lady and a maiden aunt

Cat & dog humour at Xmas
Naughty puppy in trouble with a superior adult, while his pals look on. Date: circa 1918

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

Tower of the Hours, castle remains in the gorgeous medieval hilltop walled village, Pals, Baix Emporda, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Steep and narrow winding street in gorgeous medieval hilltop walled village, Pals, Baix Emporda, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Hygiene: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Hygiene - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~ Buddha

U. S. Soldiers from the 457th Chemical Battalion sponge off their level A protective suits
July 19, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers from the 457th Chemical Battalion sponge off their level A protective suits after a simulated nuclear detonation scenario at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in

Ears of rice, rice paddy, rice cultivation near Pals, Basses d en Coll, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Hilltop village above sunflower field, Pals, Catalunya (Costa Brava), Spain, Europe

Three young gilrs walk arm-in-arm down a road lined with trees in full blossom in Crayford, Kent. 1936

Boy And His Dog Dive Together
San Diego, California: July 23, 1940. A boy and his Chesapeake Bay Retriever dive together off the diving board on Brennan Isle at the San Diego Rowing Club

Puppy Nibbles On A Cat
Sacramento, California: August, 1947. A puppy gives a playful nip to a cats cheek

Two elderly gentlemen chatting over a gate at Upperton, Sussex, 1935
Two elderly gentlemen chatting over a gate at Upperton, Sussex, September 1935 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12079

Hilltop village, Pals, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Boutiques in old town, Pals, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Sant Pere Church, Pals, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Penguin Pals
Penguin pals. Date: 1960s

BEACH PALS
A little girl in a bathing costume, taking her Old English Sheepdog for a walk on the beach. Date: 1950s

Johnny Watson and his canine pals
Johnny Watson, known as the Grand Old Man as he lived to a great age, and his canine pals (seven dogs), sitting on a sofa. Date: circa 1940s

Tut, Tut! By Bert Thomas
The Driver: My pals call the old bus George Robey ! His Friend: Why? The Driver: Thats easy. Because its in Bits and Pieces

Little Pals Crackers
A colour illustration from a Christmas cracker box

Orang Utan Pals
A pair of Orang Utans, one with its arm affectionately draped over the other, Chester Zoo, England

Young Indian / Asian Elephant playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-905 Young Indian / Asian Elephant playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Young Indian / Asian Elephants - playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-901 Young Indian / Asian Elephants - playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bowler Hatted Men C1890
A group of friends wearing tall crowned bowler hats, lounging jackets & narrow fitting trousers. One man sports a curly moustache

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"Pals: A Tapestry of Friendship and Connection" In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, the concept has transcended time and boundaries, weaving together stories of camaraderie that warm our hearts. From Old Bill kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall, paying homage to fallen comrades during World War II, to the iconic WW2 poster "The Girl Who Isn't There, " reminding us of the bonds forged on the battlefield. They have become national archetypes - symbols of unity and solidarity. They come in various forms; twist or affectionate pals who share laughter and tears through thick and thin. Like beach pals, three young ladies strolling along the seafront, their carefree spirits dancing with every crashing wave. But friendship extends beyond human connections alone. Even death itself has been personified as a poor man's friend since 1850, offering solace amidst life's hardships. Victorian cards adorned with chromolitho illustrations whisper sentiments like "To Wish you a Happy Christmas, " capturing moments when friends reach out across distances. Art too immortalizes these cherished bonds; from double pillows depicted in a vivid 1794-95 woodblock print to pencil outlines tracing The Friends of Job fresco attributed to Taddeo Gaddi in Pisa's Camposanto. Engravings freeze intimate gestures like two friends holding hands in 1912 or two small boys peering curiously at Placa des Esplanada in Es Castell and can more than just companions; they are pillars upon which we lean for support during life's trials. They remind us that no matter how dark things may seem, there is always someone by our side ready to offer comfort and understanding. So let us celebrate these extraordinary connections - those timeless friendships that transcend borders, eras, and even mortality itself. For it is within these precious relationships that true joy resides – forever intertwined like threads in the tapestry of life.