Recruits Collection (#5)

RAF recruits pop their heads out from the doorways of their new room-a-man quarters at Little Rissington RAF Station in Gloucestershire after completing an inspection by officers from the Air

The Duke of Edinburgh chats to young soldiers, including Glenn Croston, about their new army life during his visit to the Recruit Selection Centre at Sutton Coldfield

Sergeant Major Ray Bunting reckons he has seen it all before. But he could hardly believe his eyes when his most recent lot of recruits shambled in

King George V accompanied by his cousin Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, pictured visiting his German Regiment the First Dragoon Guards on his visit to Berlin. 28th May 1913

Recruiting for The Great War. OP234E / 1
Recruiting for The Great War. OP234E/1

Last line of recruits called up going into action. Belgian troops marching down street. September 1914 74-87

The Hiring of the Troops, c. 1614. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Hiring of the Troops, c. 1614

Recruitment of Troops, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Recruitment of Troops, c. 1633

Ryan ST-3KR - PT-22 Recruit - N48773
Ryan ST-3KR (PT-22 Recruit) N48773 (msn 1868, ex 41-20659) The ST-3KR had a more powerful Kinner R-5 engine fitted and became the definitive model, with more than 1

French aristocrats volunteer to join the army of the Republic Date: circa 1792

Falstaff at Justice Shallows Mustering His Recruits (Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part II, Act 3, Scene 2), June 1, 1792

Medical room for the British Army 1901
A potential soldier in front of a doctor for a medical to join the British Army, to fight in the Second Boer War. Date: 1901

Recruiting for the British Army for the Boar War 1901
Men at St Martin-in-the-Fields near Trafalgar Square, London, reading a notice-board for recruitment for the British Army attended for the Second Boer War

Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1805. 1805. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1805

Scottish soldiers and would-be recruits, Britain, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Scottish soldiers and would-be recruits, Britain, First World War, (c1920). The Recruiting Campaign in the Winter of 1915-16

Training recruits in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, First World War, 1914, (c1920). British men being drilled after joining up

WW2 - Young men joining up - September 1939. Date: 1939

The Recruits Farewell, 1860. Artist: Sokolov, Ivan Ivanovich (1823-1918)
The Recruits Farewell, 1860. Found in the collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Visual Art, Kiev

Durham miners as sappers, WW1
Durham miners who had enlisted in the army preparing a practice sap. Many miners served as tunnellers in the Royal Engineers during the First World War. Date: 1915

Recruitment poster, The York and Lancaster Regiment
Recruitment poster, 65TH 84TH THE YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT. Colour photolithograph published by Gale and Polden Limited, 1946, and York and Lancaster Regimental Museum, 1985

Cartoon, K and His (Anti) German Garden, WW1
Cartoon, K and His (Anti) German Garden, showing Lord Kitchener watering his garden during the First World War to grow more army recruits ready for a spring offensive. Date: 1914

The Drilling Frame by Heath Robinson
Another ingenious invention from Heath Robinson. With recruitment growing, and training a long, arduous process, this contraption is an excellent solution

LFCDA-LFB Southwark training school squad group photo
Recruit squad group photograph (listed as 12/87), with Station Officer instructor Trevor Dean. After the recruits have passed their final exams they are deemed probationer firemen

GLC-LFB Southwark training school squad group photo
Recruit squad group photograph (listed as 14/79), with Station Officer instructor, after the recruits have passed their final exams and are now deemed probationer firemen

The Call to Arms. Irishmen Don t You Hear It. First World War recruiting poster calling for Irish volunteers to enlist in the armed forces

Britons! Your Country Needs You. A poster appeal for recruits issued by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1914 after the outbreak of the First World War

Training raw recruits the rudiments of riding on dummy horses at the start of WWI in 1914. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Recruits citadel hearing speeches Mr Keith Roach
Recruits below citadel hearing speeches by Mr. Keith Roach, the mayor & istrict Officer. 1941, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Recruits citadel hearing speeches Mr Edward Keith-Roach
Recruits below citadel hearing speeches by Mr. Edward Keith-Roach, the mayor & District Officer. 1941, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

First World War Recruiting Poster Issued In Ireland

A beflagged Uncle Sam blows a bugle for recruits
The scene is outside a Recruiting Office with a sign Recruits Wanted guarded by an armed soldier. A dominant Uncle Sam has a small boy standing in front of him holding a US flag

Recruits, 1780.Engraving by Watson and Dickinson after W H Bunbury, 1780.This caricature was published during the American War of Independence (1775-1783)

And no wonder! H. M. Bateman cartoon
" And no wonder! THE DEAR OLD LADY (as the recruits march by): Dear me, how the fine weather does bring the young fellows out to be sure

Kitchener and George V at Aldershot, WW1
King George V with Lord Kitchener during an inspection of army recruits at Aldershot during the early stages of the First World War. Date: September 1914

Kitcheners army recruits at Aldershot, WW1
Lord Kitcheners army recruits marching along Queens Avenue at Aldershot, ready for an inspection by King George V during the early stages of the First World War. Date: September 1914

Porthleven, Cornwall. 14th June 1915
3rd DCLI recruiting march. Lance Corporal Rendle VC being offered a sweet by schoolgirl Marjorie Shakerley. 1915. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

LFCDA-LFB Recruits undergoing basic training
Located at Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, the London Fire Brigade Training School is responsible for providing basic training to all its recruit firefighters

ASC Greenwich Union Workhouse, Grove Park, London
Part of the ASC (Army Service Corps) Barracks on Marvels Lane, Grove Park, Lewisham, south east London. The buildings, designed by T & J Norman Dinwiddy

Vaccination: c1895. Alfred Touchemolin (1829-1907) French painter. French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox

WW1 - Civilian recruits standing outside recruiting office
Photograph postcard of civilian recruits standing outside an unidentified recruiting office, 1914-1915 (c). Some of the group carry bags and parcels

Volunteers undergoing physical checks, 1943
Photograph of volunteers undergoing physical checks, 1943 (c).Potential recruits to the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry undergo weight tests at the regimental depot at Belgaum

Getting used to Army Boots - Recruits in training, Wincheste
Getting used to Army Boots. (Winter 1939). Recruits in training, Winchester.Unframed watercolour, pen and ink by Eric Dawson

Recruits at physical drill in a hall - Gloucestershire Regim
Photograph of recruits at physical drill in a hall, new Bristol Bn, Gloucestershire Regiment, 1914-1918.From a collection of photographs belonging to Lt R H Yeoman

5th Royal Irish, Aldershot, August 1907
Photograph of recruits at musketry.From a printed booklet containing 17 photographs, 1907. Date: 1907

Womens Land Army WW1 Durham
A large gathering of Womens Land Army recruits outside Durham Cathedral (?) Date: circa 1917

General Ricciotti Garibaldi in Paris
Garibaldis son General Ricciotti Garibaldi (1847 - 1924) inspecting troops in Paris during World War One. 1915

The Army Recruits Farewell Departure. circa 1840s

West Indian detachment of the Auxiliary Territorial Service
Group photograph of a West Indian detachment of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1943 (c).The Womens Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) was established in September 1938

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"From the Streets to Service: A Glimpse into Recruits' Journey" The Metropolitan Police recruitment poster beckons aspiring officers, promising a path of honor and protection for their city. With a promotional recruitment card for the U. S. Navy in hand, young individuals envision adventures on vast oceans and opportunities to serve their nation. The WaC and WRNS recruitment poster empowers women, inviting them to break barriers and contribute to the war effort with courage and resilience. At Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen undergo rigorous training, preparing themselves for life-saving missions amidst blazing infernos. Sweat-drenched faces of LCC-LFB recruit firefighters reflect determination as they train relentlessly at Brigade HQ SE1, readying themselves to combat any blaze that threatens London's safety. The Territorial Army Poster calls upon men eager to defend their homeland, offering them an opportunity to showcase bravery while safeguarding national interests. Armed with assegais, members of Natal Native Contingent (NCC) stand tall - recruits who embrace duty with pride while protecting their land during challenging times. ASC Barracks in Grove Park becomes a sanctuary where recruits find camaraderie and discipline as they prepare themselves for military service under British colors. 9 & 10: British Military Recruitment Posters from WW1 depict valiant soldiers joining forces against adversity; these posters inspire recruits by showcasing patriotism's call during turbulent times. 11: In the inter-war period, another British Military Recruitment Poster emerges - urging new recruits forward once more; it symbolizes hope amid uncertainty. 12: Once again at Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen push boundaries during intense training sessions; forging bonds that will last through countless emergencies. These hints collectively paint a picture of diverse individuals answering different calls – be it upholding law enforcement or defending nations.