Encouraging Collection

Michael O leary Poster
Recruitment poster from WWI encouraging men to join an Irish regiment and emulate the bravery of their fellow countryman, Sergeant Michael O Leary VC

Territorial Army Poster
A recruitment poster for encouraging new recruits to enlist in the British Territorial Army, stressing the camaraderie of being one of the Lads of the Village

How Piper Laidlaw won the Victoria Cross on September 25, 1915, (c1920). Creator
How Piper Laidlaw won the Victoria Cross on September 25, 1915, (c1920). Playing the 7th Kings Own Scottish Borderers out of their trenches at the Battle of Loos in the midst of the gas attack

Boadicea (As Forrest)
BOADICEA (or Boudicca) Queen of the Iceni, encouraging the Britons to defend their country against the Romans

Poster, Your King and Country Need You, Enlist Now. Encouraging people to join up and fight in the First World War. circa 1914-1915

Poster encouraging people to eat more fish
Poster encouraging people to Eat More Fish. More than half the catch is sold as fried fish. A range of people, including two children, in a fish and chip shop

Save Food Poster / Wwi
Poster depicting a British soldier encouraging those on the home front to save food in response to food shortages due to German U-boat targeting of British merchant ships

Save Food / Wwi Poster
A First World War poster encouraging people to save food, featuring a sailor about to embark for war on a battle ship

War Bonds Poster Wwi
World War One poster encouraging the public to do their bit by buying National war bonds to help fund the war effort

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). The British Queen Boudicca (or Boadicea) of the Iceni encourages her soldiers to fight the Romans

Tanks / War Bonds Poster
World War One poster featuring a tank, encouraging the public to buy war bonds to help fund the war effort

Advert for the Ministry of Food 1940
The weeks food facts No. 6. If you eat more than you need, you are wasting food as surely as if you had thrown it away. So eat what you need, but no more. Buy wisely and cater strictly

Advert for recruiting women for the WaF 1941
You ought to be driving in the WaF. Recruitment of women for The Womens Auxiliary Air Force. Conscription of women did not begin until 1941

Ministry of Labour poster
Poster for the Ministry of Labour, encouraging people to use the Employment Exchange Service for all agricultural jobs

Esperanto Stamp
A stamp encouraging postmen to learn Esperanto - the International Helplanguage

Proclamation to the army, 13 October 1805, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Proclamation to the army, 13 October 1805, (1921). Proclamation a l armee. Address by the Emperor Napoleon to his troops at Pfaffenhofen in Germany

Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni... (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni. (Animating the Britons to defend their country against the Romans), (mid 19th century). Boudicca (c25-62 AD), queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe

Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) female and young in the mud, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. February

Chao Hsia visiting the fields, encouraging people to plant Mulberry trees. Chinese Painting from series about the beneficient governor Chao Hsia, a wise mandarin and perfect Confucian official

Advert for Shirley Wools, with encouraging before and after illustrations Date: 1920s

Spanish Civil War. Jovenes sindicalistas! Madrid esta en peligro! (Syndicalist youth! Madrid is in danger!). Propaganda poster from the Republican side encouraging Madrid's defense

Robert Blum 1807 1848 German Radical Politician
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MOONLIT CHURCHYARD
The full moon shines on a churchyard, encouraging the dead to rise from their graves and scare passing villagers till cockcrow sends them scurrying back... Date: circa 1870

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
543043 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. by Draner, Renard Jules (1833-1926); (add.info)

Bishop Odo Urges on the Young Soldiers, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR154190 Bishop Odo Urges on the Young Soldiers, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

"Go it, Sal!"(engraving)
3101286 " Go it, Sal!" (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Go it, Sal!")

France triumphant encouraging the Sciences and the Arts during the war, 1794 (oil on canvas)
698768 France triumphant encouraging the Sciences and the Arts during the war, 1794 (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); 65.3x84.3 cm; Bibliotheque Paul-Marmottan

Lloyd George telling British Trade, symbolised by a goose, to get fat again, 1908 (litho)
KDC400201 Lloyd George telling British Trade, symbolised by a goose, to get fat again, 1908 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Verge! (colour litho)
3648211 On the Verge! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Verge)

Alfred inciting the Saxons to resist the Danes (colour litho)
978022 Alfred inciting the Saxons to resist the Danes (colour litho) by Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred inciting the Saxons to resist the Danes)

The curiosities of sport... to laugh (colour litho)
2777894 The curiosities of sport... to laugh (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curiosities of sports... for laughs)

Original Artwork - Holding mistletoe above two mice
Original Artwork - A little girl encouraging two amorous mice, by holding a sprig of mistletoe above their heads! Date: circa 1937

Postcard design - Wishing you Luck, as the new term begins
Postcard design - Heres Wishing you Luck, as the new term begins. A schoolboy walking off for the first day at school. Date: circa 1937

British Railways poster, Christmas illuminations
British Railways poster encouraging people to travel by train to see The West End Christmas decorations and illuminations in London. Date: circa 1960s

Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub
STC311049 Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub. 1927 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Poster promoting immigration to Canada, 1925 (colour litho)
PNP256716 Poster promoting immigration to Canada, 1925 (colour litho) by Canadian School (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Homeland; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; Canadian

Postcard encouraging British men to enlist in the services after the German naval bombardment of Scarborough
6030603 Postcard encouraging British men to enlist in the services after the German naval bombardment of Scarborough, Yorkshire, World War I, 1914 (colour litho) by English School

On les aura! 2e Emprunt de la Defense Nationale. Souscrivez, 1916 (colour lithograph)
4072577 On les aura! 2e Emprunt de la Defense Nationale. Souscrivez, 1916 (colour lithograph) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Broadside with an Address to the American Army, Salem, 1775 (print)
AQS254876 Broadside with an Address to the American Army, Salem, 1775 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
A jolly gentleman encouraging you to drink and be merry! Date: 1845

William Johnson shooting Mr Spurling, head Turnkey of Newgate, while Jane Housden (then going to trial)
607672 William Johnson shooting Mr Spurling, head Turnkey of Newgate, while Jane Housden (then going to trial) stands by encouraging him (engraving) by English School

School Boys Fighting (pen & ink with pencil on paper)
451633 School Boys Fighting (pen & ink with pencil on paper) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); 20x25 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English

Two women fighting with stockings filled with sand (colour litho)
2795777 Two women fighting with stockings filled with sand (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women fighting with stockings filled with sand)

Uprising in southern Morocco (colour litho)
2779855 Uprising in southern Morocco (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uprising in southern Morocco. Call to arms for the supporters of Ahmed al-Hiba)

Boer War: Baden Powell encouraging Mafeking to hold out
533162 Boer War: Baden Powell encouraging Mafeking to hold out. Lord Roberts promised to relieve them by 18 May. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch 9 May 1900

David Lloyd George and Petain, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge
698812 David Lloyd George and Petain, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge, 12th January 1918 (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Encouraging the Spirit: A Journey Through Time and Motivation" Step into a world of encouragement, where posters speak volumes and ignite passion. From Michael O'Leary's captivating poster urging us to reach for the skies, to the Territorial Army Poster inspiring bravery in every heart, these hints remind us that greatness lies within. Boadicea stands tall as Forrest captures her fierce determination on a poster that encourages resilience against all odds. "Your King and Country Need You, " echoes through time, summoning heroes from every era to rise up and defend what they hold dear. In times of scarcity during WWI, Save Food Posters rally communities together with their powerful message - reminding us that unity can overcome any challenge. The call to eat more fish resonates even today as we strive for healthier choices while honoring our history. War Bonds become symbols of patriotism as we witness Piper Laidlaw's heroic tale of winning the Victoria Cross in 1915. Tanks roll forward alongside War Bonds posters, symbolizing strength in unity - an unwavering reminder that victory is possible when we stand together. Travel back further still to ancient Rome with As Forrest's artwork depicting men being called upon by their leader with the question "Will you follow me?" This timeless plea transcends centuries, reminding us that leadership requires courage and trust. Even amidst World War II's hardships, hope shines through an advert for the Ministry of Food in 1940. It serves as a beacon guiding people towards sustenance and resilience during challenging times. These encouraging hints weave a tapestry connecting generations across time - reminding us that motivation knows no bounds. Let them inspire you to embrace your own journey towards greatness; for within each one of us lies the power to make a difference.