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Bairnsfather Collection

"Bairnsfather: A Creative Force in the Midst of War" During World War I, Bruce Bairnsfather emerged as a remarkable artist and humorist

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Bairnsfather Collection: Old Bill kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall
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Bairnsfather Collection: Wartime Toby jugs, WW1
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Bairnsfather Collection: Things That Matter, by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: A Miner Success by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
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Bairnsfather Collection: 6 Bruce Bairnsfather postcards
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Bairnsfather Collection: Ta Poster / Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: One of Our Minor Wars, by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Another Maxim Maxim by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Captain Bairnsfathers first meeting with Old Bill, WW1
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Bairnsfather Collection: Well, if you Knows of a Bette ole, Go to It
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Bairnsfather Collection: The Thirst For Reprisals, by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Well, if you knows of a better ole, go to it
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Bairnsfather Collection: Cheese dish - Bairnsfatherware
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Bairnsfather Collection: Design by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: The Dud Shell, by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: In the support trench by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
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Bairnsfather Collection: Anglo-Saxon by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
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Bairnsfather Collection: Cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Where Did That One Go To? by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Obviously! by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Things that Matter
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Bairnsfather Collection: A War of Exhaustion by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: The New Submarine Danger by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Those Superstitions by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Bruce Bairnsfather merchandise
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Bairnsfather Collection: Old Bill and Co. August 1940
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Bairnsfather Collection: Bruce Bairnsfather cartoon, No possible doubt whatever
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Bairnsfather Collection: His Fatal Beauty, by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: The Intelligence Department, by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: The Conscientious Exhilarator, by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: My Dug-Out A lay of the trenches by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: How WWI was fought
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Bairnsfather Collection: That Evening Star-Shell, by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: A Maxim Maxim, by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Bystander cover - Bruce Bairnsfather, Armistice Day
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Bairnsfather Collection: Old Bill Goes East
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Bairnsfather Collection: Cover design, Fragments magazine, Cenotaph Monument
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Bairnsfather Collection: Cartoon, The Stage Door of the Future
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Bairnsfather Collection: Vera Lennox, actress
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Bairnsfather Collection: The Ghost of Dead Pig Farm - 19 ?, by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Ils ne passeront pas, by Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Shadows in Whitehall, by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Bairnsfather Collection: Cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather in the style of Egyptian Hieroglyphs
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Bairnsfather Collection: Bruce Bairnsfathers Cottage Memorial, St Yvon, Belgium
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Bairnsfather Collection: Bruce Bairnsfather drawing 1939
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Bairnsfather Collection: Armistice Day procession, London, 11 November 1918
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Bairnsfather Collection: Bystander front cover, Bairnsfather cartoon, German shells
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Bairnsfather Collection: Old Bill car mascot - Bairnsfatherware


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"Bairnsfather: A Creative Force in the Midst of War" During World War I, Bruce Bairnsfather emerged as a remarkable artist and humorist, leaving an indelible mark on history. His iconic Wartime Toby jugs became symbols of resilience and camaraderie amidst the chaos of war. In his famous cartoon series, "Old Bill, " Bairnsfather introduced us to a lovable character who embodied the spirit of every soldier kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Old Bill's wit and wisdom resonated with millions, offering solace during times of uncertainty. Bairnsfather's book "Things That Matter" captured the essence of human connection amid wartime struggles. It served as a reminder that even in dark times, there are things worth fighting for – love, friendship, and hope. Through his poignant cartoons like "A Miner Success, " Bairnsfather shed light on the experiences faced by soldiers on the frontlines. These illustrations provided both entertainment and insight into their daily lives. The six Bruce Bairnsfather postcards showcased his artistic brilliance while capturing moments from World War I that would forever be etched in our collective memory. Each postcard told its own story – tales of bravery, sacrifice, and perseverance. In "The Thirst For Reprisals, " Bairnsfather explored themes of vengeance and forgiveness through thought-provoking artwork. He challenged society's thirst for revenge by urging compassion instead. With his Ta Poster/Bairnsfather collaboration, he demonstrated how art could be used as a powerful tool for propaganda during wartime - conveying messages that stirred emotions within people's hearts. "One Of Our Minor Wars" was another masterpiece where Bairnsfather depicted lesser-known conflicts with equal importance to major battles. Through this work, he highlighted forgotten heroes who fought valiantly despite being overshadowed by larger events. In "Another Maxim Maxim, " Captain Bairnsfather's first meeting with Old Bill came to life.