Dads Collection

Digital Manipulation
Golden Retriever Dog driving car, adult with puppies Date: 30-Jun-15

Old Bill and Co. August 1940
" Hey! Mind what yer doin ! Thats the second time you ve got me with that fifth column o yours!" Bruce Bairnsfather pokes fun at rumours of German spies

Local Defence Volunteer Force
The uniform of the Local Defence Volunteer Force, established to defend Britain against the anticipated invasion by German parachutists

Tommy Hutchison relaxes at home with his children Lynn (9), David (3) and John (6). 3rd May 1979

Comic Postcard - The Fathers Revenge on daughters Man
Comic Postcard - " Loves Reward" - The Fathers Revenge on her daughters new man, who is getting a hearty spanking for some indiscretion which has made his girl cry

Cheerful parents with sons having fun running on an idyllic empty beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Family with two boys having fun running together on idyllic beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Father and son from the Yanomami tribe in a canoe, southern Venezuela, South America

A man stands hanging out of a doorway watching two children with local pub / bar
A man stands hanging out of a doorway watching two children with local pub/bar and dirty streets in Old Quebec; Quebec, Canada

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Hedgehog driving car through a forest wearing a cap with number one Dad number plate Date: 20-09-2013

Golden Retriever Dog driving car with puppies Date: 27-Feb-13

Daddys Girl, Chocolate Milkshake
Daddys Girl - drinking a chocolate milkshake. 1917

Parents with their new born babies that were delivered on Christmas Day at the New Cross Hospital in Birmingham. 26th December 1973

Illustration, man driving car with smiling boy in the back seat, front view

People viewing the Bluebell steam engine and 92203 engine; England

A young family walking along the tracks beside the Drysllwyn Castle steam engine 4-6-0; England

Historic image in black and white of a three generation family gathered in a living room, grandmother viewing slides with a stereoscope

Dad With Sons

Father Son Bond

Playing In Water

A Christian Family Reading Bible

Father Praying With Son

A Family Reading Together

Adult Hands Holding Bare Baby Feet

Makeshift Home Guard Tank
This jerry-built armoured car, fitted with a Sunbeam chassis and three machine guns, was the pride of the Berkshire Home Guard. 1940

WWII knitting booklet, Home Front Woollies
Front cover of a knitting booklet produced by Weldons featuring a variety of patterns to make garments for war workers from a resolute looking member of the Home Guard to female members of the armed

WWII knitting, New Woollies for soldiers, sailors & airmen
Front cover of a knitting booklet from the Second World War published by yarn manufacturer Weldon, featuring woollen garments which could made for men in the armed services

Father carrying his young son in his arms

George Allison on River Patrol
George Allison, manager of Arsenal Football Club, carrying out a river patrol for the Home Guard. Note that he wears the armband of the LDV (Local Defence Volunteers)

The Home Guard Protecting the Thames
Two members of the Home Guard chat to Colonel Burnell on a pleasure boat, now converted into a Thames patrol boat. Note that the men are wearing LDV armbands

The Cavalry Corps of the L. D. V
Member of the Local Defence Volunteers watching on horseback for an enemy attack in Charlwood, Surrey. The L.D.V. (later renamed the Home Guard)

Charlwoods Oldest Parashot
Seventy-eight-year-old John Chandler on the lookout for German paratroopers in Charlwood, Surrey. He was a member of the Local Defence Volunteers (later renamed the Home Guard )

Watching the skies for the enemy
Ernest Ellis, of the Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard), on the lookout for enemy aircraft in Charlwood, Surrey. The L.D.V

Charlwood, 1940
Two elderly members of the Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard) in Charlwood, Surrey, stand armed with shotguns in front of the village war memorial. The L.D.V

Home Guard in Bow Street
Four members of the Home Guard hold a meeting in Bow Street, London. 1940

Father and children hiking on the Albrecht Duerer Weg near Laag, Oltradige, Bolzano Lowlands, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Father and son

Cartoon - Two lads having a joke about their Fathers
Two young lads trade insults, each one trying to belittle each others Father. " Your Father couldn t pass the Doctor!" " Garn, yours can t pass a pub." Date: circa 1915

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California Sea lion (Zalophus Californianus) large bull and several pups hauled out on a dock, Monterey, California, USA, Pacific ocean, National marine sanctuary

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"Dads: The Unsung Heroes of Love and Protection" In the midst of Old Bill and Co. August 1940, a time when the world was engulfed in war, fathers around the globe stepped up to defend their loved ones. Through digital manipulation, we catch a glimpse of their unwavering commitment as they join the Local Defence Volunteer Force. But amidst chaos, there were moments of pure joy. On an idyllic empty beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania, cheerful parents with sons created memories that would last a lifetime. Their laughter echoed through East Africa as they ran freely together - a family united by love and adventure. From South America's Yanomami tribe to southern Venezuela's canoes, fathers embraced their role as mentors and protectors. In every corner of the world, these men taught resilience and instilled values that would shape future generations. Even during times of hardship like World War II, dads found ways to bring comfort to those fighting on distant battlefields. With makeshift Home Guard Tanks and knitting booklets titled "Home Front Woollies, " they ensured soldiers felt warmth from home while facing unimaginable challenges. Back at home in everyday life, Tommy Hutchison exemplified what it meant to be a father figure. As he relaxed with his children Lynn (9), David (3), and John (6), he showed them that love could be found within simple moments spent together. And across continents in Quebec, Canada, a man stood hanging out of a doorway watching two children play amidst dirty streets. The local pub served as witness to this father's watchful eye over his little ones - proof that even in humble surroundings, dads' protective instincts knew no bounds and can more than just biological figures; they are pillars of strength who guide us through life's ups and downs. They embody selflessness, self-sacrifice, and unconditional love. As we celebrate fathers worldwide, it is important to recognize their profound impact on shaping the world and our lives.