Recruitment Collection (page 4)

Food Convoy
9th May 1926: Guarded by armoured cars and troops, a food convoy passes through Poplar after leaving Londons East India dock on its way to Hyde Park Depot during the General Strike

Womens Trade Union
circa 1913: Suffragettes carrying the banner of the Womens Trade Union League of New York on a Labour Day Parade through the city. (Photo by Paul Thompson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Working For Suffrage
circa 1913: A crowd of women representing the various professions on a Womens Suffrage Movement parade through New York City. (Photo by Paul Thompson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Advert for the recruitment of men for the RAF 1941
Fly with the RAF. Volunteer now! Heres the chance you ve been waiting for - to fly with the R.A.F be a pilot (age 18 - 30), Air Observer (18 - 32) or wireless operator/air gunner (18 - 32)

Recruitment poster parody WWI
Amusing pastiche based on advertisements for drawing schools and gently mocking the recruitment techniques of World War One

Army Recruitment Yorks
A recruitment demonstration by the army in Doncaster, Yorkshire using a trampoline

Ww1 / Best Boy Poster
To the young women of London: Is your best boy wearing khaki? If not don t you think he should?

The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele
The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530.

Women enlisting - England, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Women enlisting - England, between c1910 and c1915.

Recruiting address -- 23d & Broadway, N.Y., between 1917 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruiting address -- 23d & Broadway, N.Y., between 1917 and 1918. Shows the Flatiron Building, New York City, with recruiting signage for World War I: "Your Country Needs You."

Enlisment during WW I, c.1914-1917 (poster)
8698393 Enlisment during WW I, c.1914-1917 (poster); (add.info.: History. United Kingdom. First World War. "Come lad, Step across and help." Poster about the enlisment, United Kingdom)

USA History: Events in America - Recruitment in Philadelphia 27 September 1862
5313517 USA History: Events in America - Recruitment in Philadelphia 27 September 1862.; SeM Studio/UIG

Yugoslavian World War I recruitment advertising (poster)
XTD75424 Yugoslavian World War I recruitment advertising (poster); Private Collection

Enlistment for mercenary service, Switzerland, 18th Century (engraving)
8673020 Enlistment for mercenary service, Switzerland, 18th Century (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enlistment for mercenary service, Switzerland)

England (19th century). Colonization. India. The new regiments of Burmah. Taking oath to new recruits. Engraving
CUL4856396 England (19th century). Colonization. India. The new regiments of Burmah. Taking oath to new recruits. Engraving. Private Collection by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: England (19th century)

History. France. Recruitment poster for the dragons of the county of Flanders, France, 1720 Facsimile, France
3434574 History. France. Recruitment poster for the dragons of the county of Flanders, France, 1720 Facsimile, France, 1890 (poster); (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. History. France)

Office for switching service personnel in the 19th century
3728734 Office for switching service personnel in the 19th century; (add.info.: Office for switching service personnel in the 19th century, Personnel recruitment, illustration)

Pennsylvania Sharpshooters recruiting poster
3028936 Pennsylvania Sharpshooters recruiting poster; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Pennsylvania Sharpshooters recruiting poster); © Don Troiani

Recruiting Poster for the 10th Connecticut Regiment
3029386 Recruiting Poster for the 10th Connecticut Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Recruiting Poster for the 10th Connecticut Regiment); © Don Troiani

Recruiting Poster for the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers
3029385 Recruiting Poster for the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Recruiting Poster for the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers); © Don Troiani

Recruiting poster of the 19th Pennsylvania Volunteers
3029081 Recruiting poster of the 19th Pennsylvania Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Recruiting poster of the 19th Pennsylvania Volunteers); © Don Troiani

Union Heavy Artillery Recruiting poster
3029178 Union Heavy Artillery Recruiting poster; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Heavy Artillery Recruiting poster); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Handbill regarding recruitment of German troops for service in America
3031475 Handbill regarding recruitment of German troops for service in America; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution)

World War One recruitment poster with the words Fall In Answer Now In Your Country's Hour of Need
3058445 World War One recruitment poster with the words Fall In Answer Now In Your Country's Hour of Need. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935; Photo © Hilary

the recruit paing for drinks all round to celebrate his getting into the companionship, 19th century engraving
1749258 the recruit paing for drinks all round to celebrate his getting into the companionship, 19th century engraving; (add.info)

Wartime Recruitment Poster. From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields of 1914-1918 Then
2915221 Wartime Recruitment Poster. From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields of 1914-1918 Then and Now by Sir Ernest Swinton published 1938.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

World War I poster for recruiting soldiers to the British Army. Circa 1914-15
528965 World War I poster for recruiting soldiers to the British Army. Circa 1914-15; Universal History Archive/UIG

World War I 1914-1918 British recruitment poster. Men of the Empire Rally Round the Flag......'
528538 World War I 1914-1918 British recruitment poster. Men of the Empire Rally Round the Flag......'. Trophy of flags of the allies against the backdrop of the British flag

Loyal Talk Won't Beat Kaiser Krupp Kultur - Trained Men Will Anti-German World War I recruitment poster 1914-1918
528520 Loyal Talk Won't Beat Kaiser Krupp Kultur - Trained Men Will Anti-German World War I recruitment poster 1914-1918, Toronto, Canada. Silhouette of soldiers advancing with fixed bayonets

Recruiting at Westminster, 1870
1575699 Recruiting at Westminster, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts the recruitment of British troops in Westminster. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Recruitment to soldier service at the beginning of the eighteenth century
3730262 Recruitment to soldier service at the beginning of the eighteenth century; (add.info.: Recruitment to soldier service at the beginning of the eighteenth century, from Flemming)

Demonstration in Budapest recruiting for the Red Army from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657894 Demonstration in Budapest recruiting for the Red Army from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

An engraving depicting a Press Gang recruiting men for the Navy in London, 19th century
5311018 An engraving depicting a Press Gang recruiting men for the Navy in London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG

Roman Antiquite " Emperor Probus (232-282) allowing families of Germans
ELD4962571 Roman Antiquite " Emperor Probus (232-282) allowing families of Germans, Francs and Alamans to settle on abandoned agricultural lands - these settlers are known as deditices, lets

American Civil War, Recruiting Poster for a German Regiment
3073332 American Civil War, Recruiting Poster for a German Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: A recruiting poster for a Union Regiment of German immigrants); © Don Troiani

Recruiting poster for a Pennsylvania German Regiment
3029100 Recruiting poster for a Pennsylvania German Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Recruiting poster for a Pennsylvania German Regiment); © Don Troiani

Recruiting Poster for the 23rd Pennsylvania, Birney's Zouaves
3028931 Recruiting Poster for the 23rd Pennsylvania, Birney's Zouaves; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Recruiting Poster for the 23rd Pennsylvania)

Recruiting Officers calling card from the 13th New York Cavalry
3029180 Recruiting Officers calling card from the 13th New York Cavalry; Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruiting Officers calling card from the 13th New York Cavalry); © Don Troiani

The life of a sailor, c.1860 (coloured lithograph)
7342013 The life of a sailor, c.1860 (coloured lithograph) by Hanhart, Michael (19th century); 35x24.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: M. & N. Hanhart; Leoni Lee & Co)

Forced recruitement for military duty in Paris : daily life in France at the time of LouisXV's reign (1715-1774)
1746525 Forced recruitement for military duty in Paris : daily life in France at the time of LouisXV's reign (1715-1774)

Recruiting for the army, 1660 (engraving)
8677159 Recruiting for the army, 1660 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruiting for the army, 1660)

The Press Gang in the Good Old Days (engraving)
8672578 The Press Gang in the Good Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Press Gang in the Good Old Days')

Life in the Services, 1938: Royal Navy, Recruiting (b/w photo)
8665677 Life in the Services, 1938: Royal Navy, Recruiting (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Navy, Recruiting)

There's a grand job waiting - you can still volunteer ATS (colour litho)
5925666 There's a grand job waiting - you can still volunteer ATS (colour litho); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: There's a grand job waiting - you can still volunteer ATS)

A sticker-up of bills on Tower Hill at the rendezvous at the King's Arms, 1774 (watercolour)
7341532 A sticker-up of bills on Tower Hill at the rendezvous at the King's Arms, 1774 (watercolour) by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); 21.6x18.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A young girl during World War One painting a recruitment poster which reads " Come along boys
3502734 A young girl during World War One painting a recruitment poster which reads " Come along boys, don't wait to be pushed" From The Pageant of the Century

World War I propaganda poster: Rally round the flag, Every fit man wanted, Parliamentary Recruiting Committee
3252802 World War I propaganda poster: Rally round the flag, Every fit man wanted, Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rally round the flag)

Recruiting Poster for the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers
3028980 Recruiting Poster for the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruiting Poster for the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

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"Unleash Your Potential: A Glimpse into Recruitment Through the Ages" Step back in time and explore the captivating world with these iconic posters that have shaped history. From inspiring patriotism to showcasing strength, each poster tells a unique story of individuals who answered the call to serve their country. Transport yourself to the early 20th century with the Royal Navy recruitment poster, urging brave souls to join its ranks. The allure of adventure and camaraderie is palpable as it beckons you towards a life at sea. Intriguingly, another recruitment poster invites you to enlist in the Royal Artillery. With its bold typography and striking imagery, it highlights the power and precision required for this noble profession. Venturing further into Wales, we encounter a poster promoting enlistment in the Welsh Guards. This visually stunning artwork captures both national pride and an unwavering commitment to protect one's homeland. The inter-war period reveals yet another facet propaganda through a British Military Poster. It reflects resilience amidst uncertainty while emphasizing unity as soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder against adversity. Perhaps one of the most iconic images associated with recruitment is Lord Kitchener pointing directly at you alongside his famous slogan "Your Country Needs You. " This timeless message from World War I resonated deeply within every citizen's heart, igniting a sense of duty that transcended borders. As war raged on during 1940, "Deserve Victory" became more than just words; it embodied an entire nation's determination to overcome challenges together. This powerful phrase motivated countless individuals across Britain to step forward bravely when their country needed them most. Returning once again to Kitchener's influential campaign circa 1915, his resolute gaze implores us all not only to join but also embody courage personified – qualities epitomized by those who proudly wear the uniform of Royal Marines today.