Chums Collection

Volunteer Camp Windsor, I. Sleeping Partners. 2. Military Position, 3. In Flagrante Delicto. 4. Hi, Sir I What The 5. The Humphrey Cup. 6. A Commercial Speculation. 7. A Tight Fit. 8

Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium
At Christmas 1914, over the 24th/25th December, a truce was held here between the 1st Battalion the Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th Bavarians in which Bruce Bairnsfaher took part

Twelve Chums having a gay old time on the beach! Date: circa 1920s

Three young ladies strolling along the seafront of a British coastal resort in the summer. Date: 1938

Three little boys go for a ride on the back of a bullock. Free Rides - Hurry up now for a ride, room for just two more outside. Date: circa 1909

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New Chums Beach, and Motuto Point, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand - aerial Date: 02/08/2006

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New Chums Beach and Motuto Point, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand - aerial Date: 02/08/2006

"Chums", English and French Sailors on leave at a French Port (engraving)
1036351 " Chums", English and French Sailors on leave at a French Port (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Chums")

Chums (chromolitho)
2803121 Chums (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chums. Illustration for Pen and Pencil magazine, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Bruce Bairnsfathers Cottage Memorial, St Yvon, Belgium
The rebuilt cottage stands on the site of the original building in which, in 1914, Bruce Bairnsfather drew his first catoons which led to the creation of Old Bill

Friendship - four girls, 1940s
Four friends pose for a photograph together. Date: c.1948

Great Friends
Two children chat and pass the time by a garden gate. Date: c. 1930

The Inauguration of the Motor-Car (litho)
1605996 The Inauguration of the Motor-Car (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inauguration of the Motor-Car)

Desert Chums, boy and donkey, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (Oasis Confectionery photo, Fremont Street, Las Vegas). Date: 1910

Chums (engraving)
1107581 Chums (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chums. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Chums (colour litho)
981637 Chums (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chums. Illustration for Japan A Record in Colour by Mortimer Menpes transcribed by Dorothy)

Notes from a Sketch-Book at Suakim (engraving)
1045029 Notes from a Sketch-Book at Suakim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes from a Sketch-Book at Suakim)

Chums (engraving)
1614891 Chums (engraving) by Mathey, Paul (1844-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chums. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 May 1892)

The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving)
1045834 The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon)

Experiences of some "New Chums"in Australia (engraving)
1044904 Experiences of some " New Chums" in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences of some " New Chums" in Australia)

School children and teenagers, some in their school uniforms, pictured cycling in a street in Hull, or the surrounding area, during World War Two. No information on the school or street exists

Four couples posing for a photograph in a suburban garden
Four very smartly-dressed couples pose for a jolly photograph in a smart suburban garden. circa 1905

Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hike
Six terrific chums (all with pipes and sticks) pose for a photograph before heading off for a jolly ramble - late September. Date: circa 1920

Four Fine Chums
Four very elegant Gentleman pose for their Group Studio Portrait. The two on the right are sporting very precise waxed moustaches and all four are keeping the UK Starch industry in business

Two friends - A British Navy Sailor and a Pacific Islander. Date: circa 1930s

Ballycastle Golf Club, Co Antrim, Ireland; Silhouetted People Playing Golf

Hon. Alexander Ramsay and Hon. George Lascelles
Hon. Alexander Ramsay (1919-2000) (the only child of Princess Patricia of Connaught, who renounced her royal title and style when she married then-Captain the Hon)

Canadian Chap is thrown jovially into the air by his chums, who hopefully are as adept at cathcing as they are at throwing... Date: circa 1910

Penguins / Neziere
Three penguins look skywards while their chums strike various poses in the background (Aptenodytes pennanti) Date: early 20th century

Young boy with pet dogs
Pub: Humphrey Milford, Postcards for the Little Ones. Chums series. Artist:Eileen Hood Date: 1922

Statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw
Bronze statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw (1828-1908) about 18 inches high, by Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. The statue is kept in the dining room of the Massey Shaw Suite

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" chums" : English and French Sailors on Leave at a French Port

VOLUNTEER CAMP WINDSOR, I. Sleeping Partners. 2. Military Position, 3. In Flagrante Delicto. 4. Hi, Sir I What the 5. The Humphrey Cup. 6. A Commercial Speculation. 7. A Tight Fit. 8

An Overland Journey from Queensland to Sydney with a New Chum, Australia, 1883: 1
AN OVERLAND JOURNEY FROM QUEENSLAND TO SYDNEY WITH A NEW CHUM, AUSTRALIA, 1883: 1. The New Chums Pack-Horse Declines to be Led. 2. And then Disposes of His Pack. 3

Japan - A pair of friendly Geisha Girls - both wearing beautiful silk kimonos. Date: circa 1910s

Japan - A group of friendly Geisha Girls - all wearing beautiful silk kimonos. Date: circa 1910s

World War I 1914-1918: British Army recruitment poster, 1917. Your Chums are Fighting. Why aren t Youja Silhouette of soldiers, bayonets drawn, advancing into battle

Statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw
Bronze statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw (1828-1908) about 18 inches high, by Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. The statue is kept in the dining room of the Massey Shaw Suite

Your chums are fighting - why aren t you?. Poster shows silhouette of soldiers, bayonets drawn, in battle. Date 1917

The Darling Boys of the Coptic Seminary, Cairo, Egypt
The Darling Jewish Boys of the Coptic Seminary, Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1910s

With Granpops best wishes by Lawson Wood
Humorous and rather sweet illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang utan character Gran pop giving out Christmas presents to all his animal chums

Chums 7 Bramusas at Poole s
Young girl in a sailor suit wearing the cap of the SS Bramusas holding a beater and cymbal and sat beside a large bass drum

Hunstmens Breakfast
The Hunting Breakfast. Five chums eat and drink prior to riding out with the morning hunt. The walls of the room are decorated with scenes from the hunt & heads of the hunted

Louis XIV and Chums
Louis XIV, together with a group of top courtiers, receives his brother, Philippe de France, duc d Anjou, later duc d Orleans, as a chevalier of the Ordre du Saint Esprit

Ww1 Postcard / Chums
A little girl wears her fathers military cap and puts her arms round his neck: two gallant Tommies

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"Chums: A Tapestry of Friendship and Adventure" In the heartwarming Volunteer Camp Windsor, lifelong bonds were forged among kindred spirits. Three young ladies strolling along the seafront, their laughter echoing through the salty breeze, epitomized the essence of chums. Meanwhile, three little boys embarked on a thrilling escapade as they fearlessly rode on the back of a bullock. Their carefree spirit and shared excitement showcased the unbreakable camaraderie that defined true chums. Amidst war-torn Belgium, an extraordinary moment unfolded - the Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross in St Yvon. English and French soldiers set aside their differences to celebrate unity during this poignant time. This symbol of peace stands as a testament to chumship transcending boundaries. Twelve jubilant chums reveled in pure bliss on a sun-kissed beach; their joy radiated from every frame captured by DDE-90026446 and DDE-90026445. These cherished memories forever etched in time depict carefree days spent together, creating unforgettable moments that would be treasured for years to come. An enchanting engraving portrays "Chums, " English and French sailors relishing precious leave at a quaint French port. Language barriers dissolved as these comrades found solace in each other's company – united by friendship under foreign skies. The vibrant chromolitho artwork titled "Chums" encapsulates the very essence of companionship; its vivid colors mirroring the vibrancy found within genuine friendships that endure all trials and tribulations. At Bruce Bairnsfather's Cottage Memorial in St Yvon, Belgium, we pay homage to those who made ultimate sacrifices side-by-side with their beloved chums. The bond formed amidst adversity remains unbroken even after death – an eternal reminder of loyalty beyond measure. Friendship knows no bounds or era; four girls from 1940s radiate timeless camaraderie.