Occupation Collection (page 4)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781637 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph)

Libau under WWI German Occupation
3781624 Libau under WWI German Occupation; (add.info.: Libau under World War I German Occupation. Taken from photograph, shows a main street in Libau after taking of the city by German forces)

Basin maker
3782525 Basin maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Basin maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781665 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation)

Paris Metro - construction of underground
3785020 Paris Metro - construction of underground; (add.info.: Paris Metro - construction of underground track. Two men lengthening a tunnel. C. 1900.); Lebrecht History

English and Scottish Co- Operative Socities Tea
3786262 English and Scottish Co- Operative Socities Tea; (add.info.: English and Scottish Co- Operative Socities Tea - advertisement, early 20th century)

Weaver
3782244 Weaver by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Weaver from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Underground Paris - the sewers
3784840 Underground Paris - the sewers; (add.info.: Underground Paris - the sewers. With a cleaning team ('service d'assainissement') beneath a drain on Boulevard Sebastapol

Female coach driver, Paris - early 20th century
3784827 Female coach driver, Paris - early 20th century; (add.info.: Female coach driver, Paris - early 20th century. Sewing a sock while waiting for a passenger)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781656 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph, shows wide view of Kaunas ('Kowno')

The Baker
3782862 The Baker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The Baker by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Women Firefighters during World War 1
3786761 Women Firefighters during World War 1; (add.info.: Women Firefighters during World War 1. Sleeping in bunks ready for call out. April 1916. The Illustrated News, April 5, 1916)

Apothecary
3782856 Apothecary by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Apothecary by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Libau under WWI German Occupation
3781629 Libau under WWI German Occupation; (add.info.: Libau under World War I German Occupation. Taken from photograph, shows the harbour of Libau)

Clockmaker
3782262 Clockmaker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Clockmaker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Paris Metro - construction of underground
3785016 Paris Metro - construction of underground; (add.info.: Paris Metro - construction of underground track for line no.4 (Porte Clignancourt - Porte d'Orleans)

Female bus conductor during World War 1
3786765 Female bus conductor during World War 1; (add.info.: Female bus conductor during World War 1, London, UK. April 1916. The Illustrated News, April 5, 1916. Part 87, Page 45); Lebrecht History

Queen Marys Needlework Guild during World War 1
3786772 Queen Marys Needlework Guild during World War 1; (add.info.: Queen Marys Needlework Guild during World War 1. Donations being carried in to the headquarters in Queen Anne Street, Marylebone)

Book seller ('Le Bouquiniste), Paris, c. 1900
3785036 Book seller ('Le Bouquiniste), Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Book seller ('Le Bouquiniste), Paris, c. 1900. Small book stall on the bank of the River Seine

The Brewer
3782502 The Brewer by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The Brewer from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Female coach driver with passenger, c. 1900
3785034 Female coach driver with passenger, c. 1900.; (add.info.: Female coach driver with passenger, Paris, c. 1900. Driver of horse- drawn carriage)

Forster Janos Apostolok beer hall (sorozo)
3785556 Forster Janos Apostolok beer hall (sorozo); (add.info.: Forster Janos Apostolok beer hall (sorozo), Budapest, Hungary. Stand to left selling sausages and other snacks. C. 1900

Woman Brick- Maker during World War 1
3786771 Woman Brick- Maker during World War 1; (add.info.: Woman Brick- Maker during World War 1, UK. Loading bricks in to a kiln. April 1916. The Illustrated News, April 12, 1916)

Clasp maker
3782521 Clasp maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Clasp maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Woman weaving, A.D 1130 - 1174
3787264 Woman weaving, A.D 1130 - 1174; (add.info.: Woman weaving, A.D 1130 - 1174. England. (19th century reproduction illustration). A Short History of the English People by J.R.Green. Volume 1

Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900
3785042 Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900. Former site of main wholesale food market, closed in 1971. Traders unload onions from a cart)

Communal bread oven in rural France
3785528 Communal bread oven in rural France; (add.info.: Communal bread oven in rural France (early 20th century). Caption: Le four chauffe

Women Firefighters during World War 1
3786764 Women Firefighters during World War 1; (add.info.: Women Firefighters during World War 1. Drill scene at London Work House. April 1916. The Illustrated News, April 5, 1916)

Female coach driver
3785030 Female coach driver; (add.info.: Female coach driver (Madame Moser) with passenge, Paris. C. 1900. Driver of horse- drawn carriage. Au Bois, devant la cascade (waterfall)'

Coppersmith
3782527 Coppersmith by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Coppersmith from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Shoemaker
3782860 Shoemaker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Shoemaker by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Women packing steel helmets during World War 1
3786773 Women packing steel helmets during World War 1; (add.info.: Women packing steel helmets during World War 1, Easter 1916. Packing helmets to be shipped to Western Front)

Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century
3784819 Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century; (add.info.: Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century. Receiving a speeding ticket in the Bois)

Female mechanic during World War 1
3786785 Female mechanic during World War 1; (add.info.: Female mechanic during World War 1. 1916. Illustrated War News, May 24, 19'6. Part 94, Page 28); Lebrecht History

Munitions Workers during World War 1
3786766 Munitions Workers during World War 1; (add.info.: Munitions Workers during World War 1, April 1916. Women learning to use machinery at Shoreditch Technical Institute, London)

Fishing Boat
Prithul Das

Barrister
3782202 Barrister; (add.info.: Barrister, reproduced from a woodcut in a 1490 edition of the Danse Macabre'. Manners, Customs)

Bell and Cannon Caster
3782199 Bell and Cannon Caster; (add.info.: Bell and Cannon Caster by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Egg seller
3782168 Egg seller; (add.info.: Egg seller by Cesare Vecellio, from a facsimile of a sixteenth century woodcut. The caption reads A dealer in eggs'. Italian painter and engraver, c. 1530 - c)

Thimble maker
3782193 Thimble maker; (add.info.: Thimble maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Artist Elisabeth Le Brun (b/w photo)
6330324 Artist Elisabeth Le Brun (b/w photo) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); (add.info.: Florence, Italy, 1790 A self-portrait by French portrait artist Elisabeth Le Brun)

Lawyer
3782206 Lawyer; (add.info.: Lawyer by Matthaus Merian the Elder, reproduced from the original engraving in Danse des Morts'. Swiss engraver, 22 September, 1593 - 19 June, 1650)

The Pork-butcher
3782171 The Pork-butcher; (add.info.: The Pork-butcher, from a facsimile of a miniature in a fourteenth century charter. Manners, Customs)

Carpenters
3782200 Carpenters; (add.info.: Carpenters, reproduced from a miniature in a fifteenth century version of the Chroniques de Hainaut)

Wire worker
3782192 Wire worker; (add.info.: Wire worker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Goldbeater
3782191 Goldbeater; (add.info.: Goldbeater from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

Hook and clasp maker
3782189 Hook and clasp maker; (add.info.: Hook and clasp maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Apothecary
3782186 Apothecary; (add.info.: Apothecary by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

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"Occupation: A Tapestry of Time and Place" Step into the past and explore the diverse occupations that have shaped our world. From a captivating WW2 poster urging you to "Fly with the RAF, " to a heartfelt tribute honoring the bravery of Free French fighters in the Maquis, each hint unveils a unique story. Transport yourself back to London, England in 1915, where staff cooks at King George Military Hospital diligently prepared nourishing meals for wounded soldiers. As you stroll along the streets, don't miss the milk cart making its rounds or catch sight of a wringer, wet clothes dryer symbolizing hard work and domestic chores. Intrigue awaits as you witness a snake charmer playing an enchanting flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing serpent emerges from its basket. This ancient art form has captivated audiences for centuries. Journey further east to Axum, an ancient East African city bustling with activity. Marvel at skilled workers extracting marble while conical grass huts dotting the landscape create an intriguing contrast against a majestic royal palace in the background. Discover history's guiding beacons as you encounter La Corbiere's Direction Finding Tower MP2 on Jersey Island during May 1945. Witness how this structure played a crucial role in navigation during wartime. Immerse yourself in simpler times as children frolic on St. Ives Beach in 1886 captured beautifully on canvas by an artist's brushstrokes. Feel their joy and innocence amidst sun-kissed sands and crashing waves. Witness architectural wonders come alive through reconstruction as Templo Mayor complex stands tall once again before your eyes—a testament to human ingenuity spanning centuries. Descend beneath Tilmanstone and delve into mysterious underground tunnels—echoes of laborious efforts shaping hidden spaces throughout history. Finally, cast your gaze upon large ships majestically sailing down Calcutta's Hooghly River—an awe-inspiring sight capturing the essence of a bustling port city in India.