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"Costs: A Reminder of the Price We Pay" Propaganda poster: careless talk costs lives - In times of war, loose lips can lead to devastating consequences

Background imageCosts Collection: Jersey Airways Poster

Jersey Airways Poster
Jersey Airways Ltd poster, showing a passenger biplane flying from the south coast of Britain to Jersey. Listing duration and costs of flights from London and Portsmouth. 20th century

Background imageCosts Collection: Propaganda poster: careless talk costs lives

Propaganda poster: careless talk costs lives
Second world war propaganda poster warning people that careless talk costs lives. Tell nobody -- not even her

Background imageCosts Collection: Careless Talk Costs Lives - WWII poster

Careless Talk Costs Lives - WWII poster
Poster warning of the dangers of gossiping and inadvertently giving away national secrets to the enemy during World War Two

Background imageCosts Collection: HMS Implacable, 1920

HMS Implacable, 1920
Photograph of HMS Implacable, formerly the Duguay-Trouin, 1920. This ship was built in France in 1789, served at Trafalgar, and was captured by the Royal Navy shortly thereafter

Background imageCosts Collection: Cover design, Do it yourself, December 1966

Cover design, Do it yourself, December 1966 - warmer homes with lower fuel costs Date: 1966

Background imageCosts Collection: Covent Garden Theatre decorated for the gala performance in celebration of Queen Victorias Jubilee

Covent Garden Theatre decorated for the gala performance in celebration of Queen Victorias Jubilee
5227048 Covent Garden Theatre decorated for the gala performance in celebration of Queen Victorias Jubilee, at a cost of £ 1, 755 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCosts Collection: Puzzle, find the man who is paying for the dinner (litho)

Puzzle, find the man who is paying for the dinner (litho)
5209537 Puzzle, find the man who is paying for the dinner (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puzzle, find the man who is paying for the dinner)

Background imageCosts Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The result of careless talk

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The result of careless talk
The Caption is The Result of Careless Talk. This is a play on the wartime slogan Careless talk costs lives. The Prime Minister exhorts This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm

Background imageCosts Collection: Cartoon, Thought-Reading

Cartoon, Thought-Reading, a comment on John Nevil Maskelynes doubts about the American stage mentalist, Washington Irving Bishop. 1885

Background imageCosts Collection: Advert for B. T. H. electric refrigerator 1931

Advert for B. T. H. electric refrigerator 1931
With three years guarantee and lifetime of trouble-proof refrigeration the B.T.H. electric refrigerator. Date: 1931

Background imageCosts Collection: Poster, Be Like Dad -- Keep Mum! WW2

Poster, Be Like Dad -- Keep Mum! WW2
Poster, Be Like Dad -- Keep Mum! Careless Talk Costs Lives! Public information, WW2. circa 1940

Background imageCosts Collection: Poster, Keep it Dark, Careless Talk Costs Lives, WW2

Poster, Keep it Dark, Careless Talk Costs Lives, WW2
Poster, Keep it Dark, Careless Talk Costs Lives, Second World War. circa 1940

Background imageCosts Collection: The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving)

The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving)
1592094 The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain)

Background imageCosts Collection: Northampton Chapel, trade card (engraving)

Northampton Chapel, trade card (engraving)
984021 Northampton Chapel, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northampton Chapel, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageCosts Collection: The tax on property, ie the costs of being rich (engraving)

The tax on property, ie the costs of being rich (engraving)
5997832 The tax on property, ie the costs of being rich (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tax on property, ie the costs of being rich)

Background imageCosts Collection: Shall be glad to get back! (colour litho)

Shall be glad to get back! (colour litho)
3641592 Shall be glad to get back! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shall be glad to get back! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCosts Collection: The account of Inigo Jones for work done at the Lord Treasurer s

The account of Inigo Jones for work done at the Lord Treasurer s
CTS407504 The account of Inigo Jones for work done at the Lord Treasurer s, 1608 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageCosts Collection: History of a Mess Piano, Notes, Harmonious, and Otherwise (engraving)

History of a Mess Piano, Notes, Harmonious, and Otherwise (engraving)
1055967 History of a Mess Piano, Notes, Harmonious, and Otherwise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History of a Mess Piano, Notes, Harmonious)

Background imageCosts Collection: The OP Spectacles, pub. 1809 (hand coloured etching)

The OP Spectacles, pub. 1809 (hand coloured etching)
2490234 The OP Spectacles, pub. 1809 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCosts Collection: Effects on Britains economy and society of three years of war, World War II, 1942 (litho)

Effects on Britains economy and society of three years of war, World War II, 1942 (litho)
6015324 Effects on Britains economy and society of three years of war, World War II, 1942 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCosts Collection: Savoy Hotel tariff, 1900 (litho)

Savoy Hotel tariff, 1900 (litho)
972454 Savoy Hotel tariff, 1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Savoy Hotel tariff, 1900)

Background imageCosts Collection: Hamburg: Elbtunnel, erbaut 1908-11 Lange 450m, Tiefe 20m u W Kosten ca 11 Mill M (photo)

Hamburg: Elbtunnel, erbaut 1908-11 Lange 450m, Tiefe 20m u W Kosten ca 11 Mill M (photo)
6012190 Hamburg: Elbtunnel, erbaut 1908-11 Lange 450m, Tiefe 20m u W Kosten ca 11 Mill M (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elbtunnel)

Background imageCosts Collection: Sufficient for the night is the bill thereof! (b / w photo)

Sufficient for the night is the bill thereof! (b / w photo)
3093335 Sufficient for the night is the bill thereof! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sufficient for the night is the bill thereof)

Background imageCosts Collection: SEWING A LAMPSHADE / 1930S

SEWING A LAMPSHADE / 1930S
By pleating a strip of paper and sewing bright coloured wool through it, you can make an effective lampshade only costs a few pence. Date: 1930s

Background imageCosts Collection: The OP Spectacles, 1809

The OP Spectacles, 1809
The OP Spectacles, pub. 1809 (hand coloured etching). OP refers to Old Prices. Henry Clifford (1768 - 1813) supported the OPs and after the Old Price Riots of 1809 negotiated with John Philip Kemble

Background imageCosts Collection: WW2 poster, Gloster Aircraft National Savings Group

WW2 poster, Gloster Aircraft National Savings Group. Our aim is one fighter per month, for the next three months. Join the group, win certificates, and help win the war. Save now for your future

Background imageCosts Collection: WW2 Poster -- Keep mum, shes not so dumb

WW2 Poster -- Keep mum, shes not so dumb
Keep mum, shes not so dumb! Careless Talk Costs Lives. Colour photolithograph poster, modern reproduction of a World War Two poster

Background imageCosts Collection: Miss Daisy Markham sues Marquess of Northampton

Miss Daisy Markham sues Marquess of Northampton
Mrs Daisy Annie Moss, otherwise known as Miss Daisy Markham, actress, who successfully sued the new Marquess of Northampton for breach of promise of marriage in 1913

Background imageCosts Collection: Cartoon, Waking up Germania, WW1

Cartoon, Waking up Germania, WW1
Cartoon, Waking up Germania. After the war, Madame Germania must pay the bill for all the damage she has done. The waiter is a macabre, thin man with a skull for his head. Date: 1918

Background imageCosts Collection: Opening of the Wardona Cinema in Swanscombe, Kent. Jannie Adamson, the MP for

Opening of the Wardona Cinema in Swanscombe, Kent. Jannie Adamson, the MP for Dartford, at the ticket office. 1939

Background imageCosts Collection: Careless Talk Costs Lives - World War II poster

Careless Talk Costs Lives - World War II poster
A poster instructing civilians to " Keep it under your hat" and not to gossip, in case vital information is inadvertently passed to the enemy

Background imageCosts Collection: Homeless women in an East End doss house

Homeless women in an East End doss house
This is the basement of a doss house for women in Duval Street, in the East End. A bed costs sixpence a night and lodgers provide their own meals

Background imageCosts Collection: Gym Tunic 1920S

Gym Tunic 1920S
A gym tunic (aka gym slip) like this costs from ten shillings and sixpence, and is available in brown or navy, other colours to order

Background imageCosts Collection: Shakespeare - The Taming of the Shrew

Shakespeare - The Taming of the Shrew - Hostess (to Sly): You will not pay for the glasses you have burst? circa 1830

Background imageCosts Collection: Caricature of Squire Bancroft and Edgar Bruce

Caricature of Squire Bancroft and Edgar Bruce
Caricature of Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926) and Edgar Bruce (1845?-1901), both actor-managers. Bancroft is portrayed as Shylock wanting his pound of flesh

Background imageCosts Collection: It Costs So Little - Leslie Hutch Hutchinson - Music sheet

It Costs So Little - Leslie Hutch Hutchinson - Music sheet
Front cover of a music sheet for the song, It Costs So Little (But it Means So Much), as sung by Grenada-born heart throb crooner, Leslie Hutch Hutchinson. Date: c.1930

Background imageCosts Collection: WW2 poster, careful handling of material

WW2 poster, careful handling of material
WW2 poster, knockabout comedy is funny on the films but its not funny in the factory. Careful handling of material costs you nothing -- carelessness costs the nation pounds! Design by Victor Hicks

Background imageCosts Collection: Money and munitions by G. H. Davis

Money and munitions by G. H. Davis
Money and munitions: an illustrated armament catalogue. Pictures showing the various costs of the weapons used during the Second World War, ranging from a battleship at 8, 000

Background imageCosts Collection: Paye qui Tombe Die eerst valt betaelt de Speelman

Paye qui Tombe Die eerst valt betaelt de Speelman
Artokoloro

Background imageCosts Collection: Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Background imageCosts Collection: Predatory financial institutions, concept C014 / 0694

Predatory financial institutions, concept C014 / 0694
Predatory financial institutions, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCosts Collection: Eurozone break-up, conceptual image

Eurozone break-up, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing countries leaving the Eurozone due to the sovereign debt crisis

Background imageCosts Collection: Health insurance, conceptual image

Health insurance, conceptual image

Background imageCosts Collection: Financial storm, conceptual artwork C014 / 0684

Financial storm, conceptual artwork C014 / 0684
Financial storm, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCosts Collection: Europe sinking in debt, conceptual image C014 / 0687

Europe sinking in debt, conceptual image C014 / 0687
Europe sinking in debt, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCosts Collection: Homes at risk, conceptual artwork

Homes at risk, conceptual artwork
Homes at risk, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCosts Collection: Money worries, conceptual artwork C014 / 0665

Money worries, conceptual artwork C014 / 0665
Money worries, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCosts Collection: La premiere extravagance. Buying the cradle

La premiere extravagance. Buying the cradle



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"Costs: A Reminder of the Price We Pay" Propaganda poster: careless talk costs lives - In times of war, loose lips can lead to devastating consequences. This powerful reminder highlights the cost of carelessness in sharing sensitive information. Jersey Airways Poster - Traveling comes at a price, but the experiences and memories gained are worth every penny spent. Explore new horizons and embrace the costs that come with it. Careless Talk Costs Lives - WWII poster - During World War II, this slogan served as a stark reminder that even seemingly innocent conversations could have dire consequences for national security. The cost of thoughtless words was measured in human lives. HMS Implacable, 1920 - Naval vessels like HMS Implacable were built with great expense to ensure maritime supremacy and protect nations' interests worldwide. The cost invested in these mighty ships safeguarded peace and stability on the seas. Cover design, Do it yourself, December 1966 - Sometimes taking matters into our own hands can save us money while still achieving desired results. This do-it-yourself approach allows us to cut costs without compromising quality or creativity. WW2 poster, Gloster Aircraft National Savings Group- During wartime efforts, citizens were encouraged to contribute financially through savings groups like this one supporting aircraft production companies such as Gloster Aircraft Ltd. , emphasizing how individual contributions collectively reduced overall costs for defense purposes. WW2 Poster -- Keep mum; she's not so dumb- In times when secrecy was crucial for national security during World War II, this poster reminds us that silence is invaluable; revealing classified information came at an immeasurable cost. Miss Daisy Markham sues Marquess of Northampton- Legal battles often come with hefty financial burdens as individuals seek justice or compensation for perceived wrongdoings—a vivid example showcasing how pursuing legal action can incur significant personal expenses.