Anorak Collection

ALASKA: ESKIMO CHILD. Eskimo child dressed in traditional fur clothing, Nome, Alaska. Photographed by the Lomen Brothers, early 20th century

Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, 1942 (charcoal on paper)
3088059 Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, 1942 (charcoal on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); 45x31.7 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art.

David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes. Kes is a 1969 release drama film directed by Ken Loach

Penelope Keith actress with husband in garden. April 1989

Fiona Fullerton former model now actress in Its a Royal Knockout at Alton Towers in June 1987 © mirrorpix

Penelope Keith actress with her husband. April 1989

Gillian Kearney, actress from the TV programme Brookside. November 1987

Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving)
6339122 Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada)

Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska
6339124 Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska by Vangauberghe, A. (19th century); (add.info.: Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska

Hard Alee, 1882 (oil on canvas)
OVR390574 Hard Alee, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 92x113 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard alee is a signal shouted to alert other crew members that you are pushing)

Muddy water, 1890 (oil on canvas)
OVR390550 Muddy water, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 98x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Port, 1879 (oil on canvas)
OVR390546 Port, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 99x70 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada
6339120 Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada)

Elton John, singer and songwriter pictured with Watford Football supporters in Darlington, County Durham, , for the Darlington verses Watford, Division Four football fixture

Train spotter Kevin McCarthy on the platform at Newcastle Central Station on 26th January 1995

The loneliness of the long distance train spotter... John Colquhoun waiting for the trains to roll in at Newcastle Central Station on 23rd September 1979

This Bloodhound found his anorak to be just the thing to keep out the cold. 10th November 1969

A colourful sight in the dark winter mornings is provided by these pupils of Grange Farm Primary School, Coventry, wearing their reflective diddy jackets. 6th December 1968

Cybermen take a break from filming at the BBC Ealing studios for Dr Who story call " Moonbase". Our picture shows: Anthony King aged 10 of Ealing meets the Cybermen near the BBC TV studios

Fiona Fullerton February 1989 dressed for the outdoors A©mirrorpix
Fiona Fullerton February 1989 dressed for the outdoors © mirrorpix

Dora Houston seen here fishing close to her home in Wigan, hoping to land another three foot long pike. 11th September 1966

A prize pike. Trevor Adams poses proudly for the camera after winning the Blemhiem Angling Society fishing competiton at Draysbury with his 7 pound pike. 19th December 1976

Stan Tracey playing the piano at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 2 February 1986

Portrait of photographer Denis Williams. Williams (1933-2009) was a Hertfordshire based press photographer who was an enthusiastic photographer of jazz musicians and events

Gipsies, members of the Vincent family, Charlwood, Newdigate area, Surrey, 1964

Two young gipsy girls, members of the Vincent family, Charlwood, Newdigate area, Surrey, 1964

Tom Courtenay and Helen Fraser in Billy Liar (1963)
Actors Tom Courtenay and Helen Fraser smile on the cemetery set of Billy Liar (1963)

John Hamilton, naval artist, Bryher, Isles of Scilly
John Hamilton (1919-1993), artist specialising in naval subjects, on Bryher, Isles of Scilly. He was previously a British army officer. Date: circa 1970s

Ivan Papanin, Soviet Arctic explorer
Ivan Dmitrievich Papanin (1894-1986), Soviet Arctic explorer, in Arctic clothing in 1938. During the winter of 1937-8, Papanin was leader of the Soviet ice drift station SP-1 in the Arctic

Woman with a cat on either shoulder
A short-haired woman with a cat on either shoulder -- she is taking them for a walk in the park, and has them on leads

Mark Lester, child star
Mark Lester (b.1958), child star, best known for his title role in the film version of Lionel Barts musical, Oliver! Seen here sitting on a tree branch. Date: late 1960s

Floral cotton anorak by Neatawear, 1965
Model wearing a summer anorak in a cotton floral print by Neatawear, matched with a bra and hipster shorts. Date: 1965

ALASKA: ESKIMO GIRL. A young Eskimo girl in traditional fur clothing, Nome, Alaska. Photograph, early 20th century

Andrew Besley, photographer, at an exhibition about wrecks and rescues in the south west of England. Seen standing by press photographs of the Flying Enterprise

Hat seller at a market, Suffolk, England
Hat seller working his charm at a market in Suffolk, England. circa 1969

Busker in a shopping precinct
Busker playing his guitar in a shopping precinct -- an elderly woman offers some coins. Date: 1970s

Roller Skates and Graffiti. Haverton Hill Teesside 1970s 1970s

Who Me. Street party, Queens Jubilee Middlesbrough 1977 1977

Two boys with pigeons, Trafalgar Square, London
Two boys surrounded by pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London, November 1967, with the National Gallery in the background. Date: 1967

Boys with bent wheel, Balham, SW London
Three boys looking at a bent wheel on a pile of junk in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Belgian boy scouts with road sign
Four Belgian boy scouts (or cubs) grouped with their bicycles around a road sign, 17 kilometres from Brussels

Canadian scouts in Germany
Three Canadian scouts camping in Germany

Thomas Crean, from South With Scott by E. R. G. R. Evans (b / w photo)
KW403221 Thomas Crean, from South With Scott by E.R.G.R. Evans (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Little boy with balloon, wearing policemans helmet
A little boy holding a large blue balloon, and wearing a plastic policemans helmet, probably at a community event run by the Metropolitan Police. Date: circa 1980s

Crew of a modern purse seiner, Cornwall
The crew of a modern purse seiner, relaxing in a Cornish harbour. A seine net is usually a long flat net like a fence, with weights on it, which catches the fish by encircling them. Date: circa 1970s

Boy using binoculars
MODEL RELEASED. Boy using binoculars in a wood in autumn. Binoculars contain magnifying lenses that are used to view distant objects

Man and three children on a toboggan in the snow
A man and three children sliding downhill on a toboggan in the snow

Two boys playing conkers on a suburban street

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"Anorak: A Journey through Time and Culture" From the icy landscapes of Alaska to the bustling streets of London, the anorak has made its mark on history. In Nome, Alaska, an Eskimo child proudly dons traditional fur clothing, embracing their cultural heritage. Meanwhile, in a small English town, David Bradley takes on the role of Billy Casper with his trusty Kestral by his side. The anorak transcends boundaries as Colin Baker's Doctor Who poses with two young fans who are captivated by his time-traveling adventures. Mark Lester shines as a child star, capturing hearts with his talent and charm. On the picturesque Isles of Scilly, John Hamilton immortalizes naval scenes with his artistic prowess while Penelope Keith finds solace in her garden alongside her husband. Michael Foot stands tall as both a Labour politician and writer, leaving an indelible mark on British politics. Fiona Fullerton gracefully transitions from model to actress in "It's a Royal Knockout, " showcasing her versatility and beauty. Gillian Kearney graces our screens as part of the iconic TV programme Brookside, captivating audiences with her talent. Traveling back in time to 1845 Canada reveals an Inuit woman adorned with facial tattoos along the Mackenzie River—a testament to rich indigenous traditions that have stood strong throughout centuries. Through these glimpses into different cultures and eras, it becomes clear that the anorak is more than just a piece of clothing—it is a symbol of identity and resilience. It connects us all—whether we're braving freezing temperatures or exploring new frontiers—and reminds us that no matter where we come from or what roles we play in life's grand stage, we all share common threads woven together by this timeless garment called "anorak.