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WW2 Christmas card, Convoy, by Frank Mason. Date: 1939

A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town, South Africa being loaded with the glorious fruits of the country and other cargo prior to her homeward journey to England (the Mother Country !)

John Cabot receives charter from King Henry VII
John Cabot and his sons receive the charter from King Henry VII to sail in search of new lands. Date: 1496

MS Wanganella, Australian passenger liner that served as a hospital ship during the Second World War. Date: circa 1940s

FRANCE. Semur-en-Auxois. Church of Notre-Dame. Detail of the Window of the Cloth Merchant. French school. 15th c. Drapers trade. Gothic art. Glass window

PEREZ DE HITA, Gin鳠(1544-1619). Spanish Golden
PEREZ DE HITA, Gin鳠 (1544-1619). Spanish Golden Age writer. Cover of the book Historia de los bandos de los zegr� y abencerrajes, caballeros moros de Granada

A mes bons naves naves. The Merchant of turnips. Belongs to the genre le Cris de Paris that illustrates street vendors of Paris. Woodcut, ca 1500. Early Modern Era. Engraving. FRANCE

Turkish merchant. Watercolour. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Museo Correr

Japan - Japanese Pipe Merchant
Lantern slide of Japanese Pipe Merchant.. Part of Box 158 Japan, part of Boswell Collection, slide no. 17 Date: circa 1890s

Italy - Genoa - Palazzo Ducale
Coloured lantern slide of the Doges (Ducale) Palace in Genoa, Italy. Once the home of the Doges of Genoa (oligarchy ruling of small selection of merchant families)

Cargo ship Jason, at sea. Date: 20th century

RMS Caronia, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada, WW1
RMS Caronia, British ocean liner, seen here at Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada, after being requisitioned as an armed merchant cruiser on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: circa 1914

Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, 1st Baronet
Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, Indian industrialist and benefactor. Date: 1856

Paris, France - Barriers, Octroi General. Date: 1828

Paris, France - Barriere Saint Denis. Date: circa 1828

Paris, France - Barrier of Montrouge. Date: 1860

Blitz in London -- Merchant Taylors Hall, WW2
Blitz in the City of London -- Merchant Taylors Hall, part of the premises of the livery company, dating back to the 14th century, hit by a number of incendiary bombs, 18 September 1940

Wooden Propeller manufactured by Frederick Tibbenham of Ipswich (the companys transfer sign of a bumble bee was used on every propeller that the company made)

Wooden Propeller painted with either an RE8 or a BE2E on a spotting and reconnaissance mission leaving English coastline over the North Sea.. J. Willey J

Jelks in wartime, second hand furniture merchant, WW1
Advertisement for Jelk s, W. Jelks & Sons of Holloway Road, London, with fifty years experience in house removals and second hand furniture

Lady Kindersley as a waste paper merchant, WW1
Lady Kindersley, formerly Miss Gladys Beadle, pictured near her home in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, collecting waste paper with the aid of her children and two donkey carts

Royal Merchant Seamens Orphanage, Wokingham, Berkshire
A view of the Royal Merchant Seamens Orphanage at Wokingham. Date: Date unknown

Poster design, British and American shipping
Poster design, Britain and America have over two million tons more shipping today than in August 1942

Merchants houses, Marqual Canal, Srinagar, India
Merchants houses on the Marqual Canal, Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Date: circa 1890s

Merchants at a table, China. Date: circa 1890

Observation kite-balloon, WW1
A kite-balloon in use for observation purposes during a coast bombardment. The balloon is towed by a vessel which is specially adapted for carrying it (inflated) on deck

Sir Thomas Lipton (1848 - 1931)
Sir Thomas Lipton, creator of the Lipton tea brand and regular challenger for the Americas Cup. Date: 1930

Ship-building record of 1912 by G. H. Davis
The ship-building record of 1912: ships under construction in the UK, and vessels being built overseas. Both categories are from 1909 to 1912

Merchant Ship Fighter Unit by G. H. Davis
The Merchant Ship Fighter Unit (MSFU) at work during the Second World War: a system which was able to defeat the long-range bomber

Rawalpindi outgunned by Deutschland by G. H. Davis
The first sea battle of the Second World War: the British armed merchant cruiser Rawalpindis heroic stand, outgunned by the Deutschland

The mine used by Germany by G. H. Davis
The mine: a weapon used by Germany for unrestricted warfare. The basic principles of mine laying: a form of naval warfare whose restrictions under international law are ignored by Germany to ensure

Sinking of the Stonegate by G. H. Davis
The Deutschlands first victim: the sinking of the British merchant ship Stonegate in the Atlantic. The crew were first ordered to abandon ship, and were taken on board the Deutschland

Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet (18481931) - Scottish self-made man, merchant, and yachtsman. He created the Lipton tea brand

Building merchant ships by G. H. Davis
How pre-fabricated sections are used in the building of merchant ships in British shipyards during the Second World War. Rapid construction of cargo vessels to make good the losses sustained by

Catapulted aeroplanes by G. H. Davis
Catapulted aeroplanes help to protect the merchant service during the Second World War. Merchant ships carrying their own fighter planes, proving themselves a match for the four-engined

The Royal Navys little ships by G. H. Davis
Bearing the brunt of the war at sea: the Royal Navys little ships. Showing an armed fishing trawler, an armed yacht, an escort vessel and a destroyer -- the little ships keeping the seas open

Bomber v. warship and merchantman by G. H. Davis
Bomber versus warship and merchantman: difficulties confronting any German attempt at aerial blockade during the Second World War. Date: 1940

A Herb Merchant in Cairo
An interesting group at the door of an ancient Arab House, the Stone Work richly carved in the geometrical designs characteristic of mohammedan architecture Date: 1925

Convoy system of the British Navy, 1939
British warships, with guns ready for action, provide guard for merchant vessels under convoy from this country. This system operated in the North Sea to protect against merchant ships being sunk by

James A. Hessey, Vanity Fair, Ape
REV. JAMES AUGUSTUS HESSEY (1814-1892) Head Master of Merchant Taylors Boys School, Northwood (1845 to 1870) and Archdeacon of Middlesex (1875-1892). Caption: Merchant Taylors Date: 1814-1892

The Rev. William Baker, Vanity Fair, Wag
The Rev. WILLIAM BAKER (1841 - ) Head Master of Merchant Taylors School, England for 30 years. Born in Reigate and educated at MTS and St. Johns College, Oxford. Caption: MTS Date: 1841 -

Ramsgate, Kent - Habour scene with boats
Ramsgate, Kent - Harbour scene with fishing boats and pedestrians. Date: circa 1900

Merchant Taylors Hall, Threadneedle Street Date: 1830

London Coal Exchange
The Coal Exchange in Thames Street, a very important place when every household in London depended on the coal merchant. Date: 1830

Sir Ernest J. Cassel, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR ERNEST JOSEPH CASSEL (1852-1921) German born British/Jewish merchant banker and capitalist with business ventures covering the globe

Bourges Coeur Maison
Facade of the maison de Jacques Coeur, a wealthy but controversial merchant. Date: 1855

Robert Waithman - 2
ROBERT WAITHMAN London merchant, sheriff and lord mayor 1823 - 24. Date: 1764 - 1933

John Venning
JOHN VENNING merchant and prison reformer with his autograph Date: 1776 - 1858

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"Exploring the Rich History of Merchants: From HMS Worcester to Greenhithe, Kent" Step back in time and delve into the world of merchants with a visit to Greenhithe, Kent. This quaint town holds fascinating secrets that unravel the tales of trade and commerce. Begin your journey at HMS Worcester, where young apprentices once honed their skills on the Compass Drill. The Training Ship Arethusa also played a significant role in shaping future merchants in this maritime hub. Immerse yourself in art history as you admire "The Arnolfini Portrait" by Van Eyck. This masterpiece captures the essence life during its creation in 1434. Travel across borders to Poland's Greater Poland region, specifically Poznan's Old Town Market Square. Here, bustling marketplaces were frequented by ambitious merchants seeking new opportunities for growth and prosperity. TS Arethusa continued its legacy well into 1962, training generations of aspiring traders through Knotting Classes. These skills would prove invaluable as they navigated the ever-changing tides of commerce. Witness an iconic moment from World War II as HMS Jervis Bay fearlessly attacked the Admiral Scheer—an act emblematic ships turned war heroes when duty called. Marvel at historical maps showcasing the vast extent of the Hanseatic League around 1400—a powerful alliance that shaped European trade routes and influenced merchant practices for centuries to come. Join Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on their road trip towards spiritual enlightenment—a diverse group including merchants who embarked on this famous pilgrimage alongside other social classes. Transport yourself back to 1894 with an advert for United Kingdom Tea Company—an enticing glimpse into how marketing strategies evolved over time to entice discerning customers with quality products. Finally, relive King George V's Silver Jubilee Fleet Review held in 1935—a grand spectacle celebrating Britain's naval might while acknowledging merchants' crucial role in sustaining the empire's prosperity.