Tommy Collection (#5)

The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at Islington (engraving)
1600436 The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at Islington (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smithfield Club Cattle Show at Islington)

Tommy in India, 1903 (drawing)
3744545 Tommy in India, 1903 (drawing) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: From An Indian Sketch-Book, Impressions of the East and the Great Durbar)

The end of the Holidays, going back to School (engraving)
1036401 The end of the Holidays, going back to School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of the Holidays, going back to School)

A Month at the Seaside (engraving)
1047569 A Month at the Seaside (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Month at the Seaside)

Prize Winners at the National Cat Club Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1605902 Prize Winners at the National Cat Club Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

To relieve the Monotony of Life in a South African Blockhouse (engraving)
1043641 To relieve the Monotony of Life in a South African Blockhouse (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldier kissing a girl (b / w photo)
3094036 Soldier kissing a girl (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier kissing a girl. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Matrimonial Adventures of a Hospital Nurse (engraving)
1050379 Matrimonial Adventures of a Hospital Nurse (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matrimonial Adventures of a Hospital Nurse)

"Talana Cottage", Tommy occupies a Hut deserted by Boer Officers (litho)
1048535 " Talana Cottage", Tommy occupies a Hut deserted by Boer Officers (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Some of the Comic Elements in the Grounding of a Troopship (engraving)
1061412 Some of the Comic Elements in the Grounding of a Troopship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

American officer with Sicilian children during Second World War. 17th August 1943

Bombadier Tom Burridge of Deptfprd, London and his comrade Bombadier Poppleseell of Middlesbrough attempt to trade their cigarette lighter for an accordion at a barter exchange in Luneburg

A barter exchange in Luneburg, Germany after the Second World War. After the war there was a scarcity of vital necessities such as food

Tom Cassidy Newcastle United seen her in action against Coventy City 22nd September 1973

Fowler General Purpose Engine MO 780
Fowler A9 class General Purpose Engine, regn. MO 780, number: 15710, Tommy at the 1956 Andover Steam Rally. Bult in 1922 by John Fowler & Co

Tommy Newsom, c1992. Creator: Brian Foskett
Tommy Newsom, c1992

A very fine 1914 BEF Tommy in full marching order
A very fine 1914 B.E.F. Tommy in full marching order. English School

Little Tommy - Big Honda
Tommy Robbs rcollections of riding the 1970 Production Honda

Farm worker in pub. Herefordshire
Farm worker Tommy Watkins poses by the fireplace mantlepiece of the Carpenters Arms pub, Walterstone, Herefordshire. The wall above the fireplace is covered in agricultural show prizes

Farm worker with scythe - 2
Farm worker Tommy Watkins cutting long grass with a scythe in Herefordshire, England. Tommy wears a cloth cap and smokes a pipe as he works. Head and shoulders portrait Date: circa 1975

Farm worker with scythe - 1
Farm worker Tommy Watkins cutting long grass with a scythe in Herefordshire, England. Tommy wears a cloth cap and smokes a pipe as he works. Full length portrait Date: circa 1975

The ketch Hoyden at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Hoyden at anchor, 1911. Hoyden was built in Lowestoft in 1890 and owned by the founder of magazines The Lady and Vanity Fair, Thomas Gibson Bowles

WW1 - Marianne pins a rosette onto a British Tommy - " Take this back to Tipperary". Date: 1915

Tommy Emmanuel, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, january 12, 2017. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tommy Emmanuel, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, January 12, 2017

Tommy Andrews, Verdict, Brighton, East Sussex, 30th September, 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tommy Andrews, Verdict, Brighton, East Sussex, 30th September, 2016

Jazz Musicians at Verdict, Brighton, East Sussex, 30th September 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tommy Andrews (saxophone left), James Davison (trumpet), Tom Green (trombone), Sam Miles (saxophone right), Misha Mullov-Abbado. Verdict, Brighton, East Sussex, 30th September 2016

Brian Kellock and T Smith, Illminster Arts Centre, Illminster, Somerset, 2015. Artist
Brian Kellock and T Smith, Illminster Arts Centre, Illminster, Somerset, 2015

Tommy Smith, Illminster Arts Centre, Illminster, Somerset, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tommy Smith, Illminster Arts Centre, Illminster, Somerset, 2015

Smith Tommy, Brecon, August 2004. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tommy Smith, Brecon, 2004

Ted Heath Orchestra saxophonist Tommy Whittle, Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1983
A solo for Ted Heath Orchestra saxophonist Tommy Whittle, Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 18 November 1983

Tommy Whittle playing at the Middlesex and Herts Country Club, Harrow Weald, London, 1981
Saxophonist Tommy Whittle playing at the Middlesex and Herts Country Club, Harrow Weald, London, 1981

Barbara Jay in concert with Tommy Whittle. Artist: Denis Williams
Barbara Jay in concert with Tommy Whittle

Barbara Jay and Tommy Whittle in concert. Artist: Denis Williams
Barbara Jay and Tommy Whittle in concert

Meadow, Jockey: T. Weston, 1939. In 1933 Tommy Weston on Hyperion recorded what is considered the greatest Derby-winning performance of all time by beating high class rivals by an official margin of

Blacklock, 1814-1831, (1911). Blacklock (1814 - 24 February 1831) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who won seventeen of his twenty-three races. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1

Thomas Crawshaw, English footballer
Thomas Henry Tommy Crawshaw (1872-1960), footballer who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Chesterfield, Castleford and England. 1890s

Cartoon, Entente cordiale, WW1
Cartoon, Entente cordiale. A pretty French woman tells a friendly British soldier to be sure to send her some postcards as soon as he eventually arrives at Tipperary. Date: 1916

Cartoon image of a Tommy spanking the Kaiser
Card entitled - Say When - absolutely the funniest thing on the market. The greatest Hit at. the Kaiser ever published. 1d. Reverse shows cartoon image of a Tommy spanking the Kaiser

Food for billeted soldiers, WW1
A page from The Sketch showing what householders who had soldiers billeted with them were expected to provide in terms of meals for 3s. 4d halfpenny. Date: 1914

Cartoon, The Allies, WW1
Cartoon, The Allies during the First World War. Linking arms, they sing: Are we all here? Yes! And if we re all here, thats all right

Horlicks advertisement, World War I
Advertisement for Horlicks Malted Milk Lunch Tablets, just the thing for reinforcing a soldiers energy and strength during a long march

Two British soldiers, WW1
Two British soldiers during the First World War, one equipped for normal conditions on the Western Front, the other for winter snow. Date: 1914-1918

Cartoon, tickling an elephant
Cartoon by John Hassall: Tickle! Tickle! Tommy holds up a peacock feather and says: See me make im jump and throw Billy orf. Date: 20th century

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"Tommy: A Symbol of Strength, Resilience, and British Heritage" From the iconic New British Sten gun by G. H. Davis to the soothing Wrights Coal Tar Soap used during WW1, Tommy represents a rich history intertwined with courage and determination. Even Winston Churchill recognized the indomitable spirit embodied by Tommy as he led Britain through its darkest hours. The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem's Irish folk tunes in 1962 echoed this sentiment, reminding us of the power of unity. The Territorial Army Poster called upon Tommies to defend their homeland with unwavering loyalty while the Remember Belgium Poster served as a poignant reminder of sacrifices made during World War I. A simple Ww1 Postcard Soldier captured moments frozen in time, showcasing bravery amidst chaos. Meanwhile, recruitment posters rallied young men to join forces for a greater cause. "Well if you knows of a better ole, go to it, " resonated across generations as an anthem for those who dared challenge adversity head-on. Boxer Tommy Farr personified this fighting spirit both inside and outside the ring. Wrights Coal Tar Soap advertisement during WW1 not only cleansed bodies but also symbolized purity amid turmoil—a testament to resilience even in times of darkness. Jockey/Tommy Weston from the 20th century exemplified dedication and skill on horseback—another facet of what it meant to be a Tommy. Through these hints emerges an image that encapsulates valorous tales etched into history—the story of Tommy; steadfast guardians who embody strength against all odds.