Clerks Collection

National Service Wwi
Poster recruiting women to work as clerks and administrative support to the British Army in France during World War One

Telegraph Office 1900
Around a hundred telegraph clerks are employed in this one room alone at the Central Telegraph Office, London

General Post Office
THE GENERAL POST OFFICE, Lombard Street, London

Telegraph Office 1859
The offices of the Electric and International Telegraph Company in Moorgate Street, London

Medical Fund Society Offices, c. 1930
Behind the scenes at Swindons GWR Medical Fund, a range of work was undertaken including record keeping in the Societys offices on Milton Road

State Bank of the USSR, 1939
Registering the deposits of Soviet workers in the State Bank of the U.S.S.R in 1939. On the right, depositors can be seen at a counter waiting their turn while men

Interior of ticket office at London Bridge railway station
The interior of the ticket booking office at London Bridge railway station. The clerks serve customers through windows at the right

Marmottes administratives. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101415 Marmottes administratives. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marmottes administratives)

Court Scene / Newgate / 1862
A trial at Newgate Date: 1862

Gpo Sorting, 1875
The General Post Office, London : stamping and sorting letters

A tea ship, the Loudoun Castle (spelt Louden Castle in the picture), from Hankow, China, commencing unloading ( breaking bulk ). The ship discharged from her vast hold 40, 000 packages of tea

Havas Publicity Agency, Paris, c. 1900
3785059 Havas Publicity Agency, Paris, c. 1900.; (add.info.: Havas Publicity Agency, Paris, c. 1900. Adminstration department ('service d'Execution').); Lebrecht History

Ancient Egypt, Relief/Carving, Tomb of Merereuka, Mastaba of Merereuka, 6th Dynasty, Saqqara
3476398 Ancient Egypt, Relief/Carving, Tomb of Merereuka, Mastaba of Merereuka, 6th Dynasty, Saqqara, Village elders forced to admit their faulty tax returns to clerks (photo); (add.info)

Ancient Egypt, Relief, Village elders forcd to admit their faulty tax returns to clerks, Tomb of Merereuka
3476397 Ancient Egypt, Relief, Village elders forcd to admit their faulty tax returns to clerks, Tomb of Merereuka, 6th Dyn (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Relief)

Female Clerks at Swindon Works, 1916
This image of female clerks was taken in May 1916, just 10 years after women were first employed in clerical positions within the GWR

School Band, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Fire Brigade, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

School band, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Fire drill, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Fire drill, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Gymnastics, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Dormitory, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Dormitory, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Gymnasium, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Classroom, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Judge Jeffreys and Richard Baxter, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H. D. M
STC393408 Judge Jeffreys and Richard Baxter, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Nos braves employes. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101403 Nos braves employes. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nos braves employes)

Officers of Parliament, 1894 (litho)
1604685 Officers of Parliament, 1894 (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers of Parliament, 1894)

I can make myself useful somehow (engraving)
3626101 I can make myself useful somehow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I can make myself useful somehow. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869)

Clerks at work (engraving)
3642531 Clerks at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clerks at work. Illustration for The Fireside Pictorial Annual, 1894.); © Look and Learn

Lady clerks tabulating the American Census Returns (b / w photo)
5997988 Lady clerks tabulating the American Census Returns (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chicago Exhibition, 1893 (litho)
1038824 The Chicago Exhibition, 1893 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chicago Exhibition, 1893)

From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving)
1047754 From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog)

A scuffle during a strike by grocers clerks (colour litho)
2818980 A scuffle during a strike by grocers clerks (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scuffle during a strike by grocers clerks)

Writers Building Calcutta, (Kolkata) India c. 1860 s
Writers Building Calcutta, (Kolkata) India c.1860 s. The building served as the offices for the writers or clerks of the East India company

A Law Office in Muscovite Times, 1907 (oil on canvas)
SRM110487 A Law Office in Muscovite Times, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Ivanov, Sergej Vasilevic (1864-1910); 59.5x82 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF173669 Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall (litho) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C.(1762-1832); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b / w photo)
5998496 Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trial of Buckingham, illustration from Cassell
STC385328 Trial of Buckingham, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Villiers)

Set of Playing Cards depicting Satirical Scenes of Current Commercial Ventures
XJF275633 Set of Playing Cards depicting Satirical Scenes of Current Commercial Ventures and Investments, c.1720 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Recollections of the Court of Common Pleas, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving)
2909749 Recollections of the Court of Common Pleas, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Overworked Clerk, Hard At Work, The Gov nor Walks In (colour litho)
3094173 Overworked Clerk, Hard At Work, The Gov nor Walks In (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overworked Clerk, Hard At Work, The Gov nor Walks In)

They were to humbly implore the Emperors forgiveness, illustration from
3083036 They were to humbly implore the Emperors forgiveness, illustration from Romance of History: The Netherlands, 1920s (colour litho) by McCormick

Court of the Kings Bench (colour litho)
979305 Court of the Kings Bench (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of the Kings Bench, reign of Henry VI, 15th Century.); © Look and Learn

Trial of weights and measures at the exchequer, during the reign of King Henry Vii. A clerk burning measures that didn t come to standard to maintain commercial confidence in trade and penalties

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"Clerks: The Unsung Heroes of the Past" In times of war and peace, clerks played a vital role in various sectors. From the National Service during World War I to the bustling Telegraph Office in 1900, these dedicated individuals were the backbone of administrative efficiency. The General Post Office served as a hub for communication, with clerks diligently sorting messages at the Telegraph Office since its inception in 1859. Their meticulous work ensured that important news reached its destination promptly. Even beyond communication, they were present in diverse settings. Take, for instance, the Medical Fund Society Offices circa 1930 or the State Bank of USSR in 1939 – their expertise was essential for managing finances and ensuring smooth operations. From ticket offices at London Bridge railway station to Marmottes administratives depicted in Le Pele-Mele's colorful lithograph from 1906, clerks facilitated daily transactions and kept society running seamlessly. Their presence extended even into courtrooms like Newgate Prison's Court Scene in 1862. Clerks meticulously recorded proceedings and maintained order amidst legal chaos. Education institutions also relied on these diligent professionals. Whether it was capturing moments with a Victorian-era school band at Rusell Hill Schools or training future firefighters at Warehousemen and Clerks Schools – clerical support was crucial to nurturing young minds and preparing them for their futures. Through GPO Sorting scenes captured in 1875 or glimpses into various historical periods such as Victorian times, we witness how these unsung heroes worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to keep organizations functioning smoothly. Today's world may have evolved technologically but let us not forget those who paved the way – our predecessors who diligently carried out their duties as clerks. They deserve recognition for their unwavering commitment throughout history.