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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

Background imageOccupation Collection: Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255-002

Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255-002

Background imageOccupation Collection: Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255-001

Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255-001

Background imageOccupation Collection: 48 men rushed when a job with their towns happiest working team became vacant

48 men rushed when a job with their towns happiest working team became vacant. All wanted to become an £ 11-a-week Dustman

Background imageOccupation Collection: British occupation of Istanbul, Turkey

British occupation of Istanbul, Turkey
circa 1919

Background imageOccupation Collection: Humour pavement sailor art as lithography 19th century cartoon

Humour pavement sailor art as lithography 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829

Background imageOccupation Collection: A young woman in Traditional Japanese costume - Taiwan

A young woman in Traditional Japanese costume - Taiwan
A young woman in Japanese costume - Taiwan (Formosa) - Taiwan was under Japanese rule in the period between 1895 and 1945. circa 1920s

Background imageOccupation Collection: New York Police Department car, NYPD, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

New York Police Department car, NYPD, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, New York Police Department car, NYPD

Background imageOccupation Collection: Young weaver in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa, Africa

Young weaver in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa, Africa

Background imageOccupation Collection: J. Buzzas Haircutting and Shampooing Rooms, Duke Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

J. Buzzas Haircutting and Shampooing Rooms, Duke Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
J. Buzzas Hairdressing Saloon at 10 Duke Street, Truro, with three barbers standing outside; the man on the extreme right is probably John Buzza

Background imageOccupation Collection: Sasebo, Japan - Sasebo Station

Sasebo, Japan - Sasebo Station
Japan - Sasebo Station, Sasebo, a city on Japans Kyushu Island. Note the fine 1950 Ford Tudor Sedan on the right and the evidence of the American occupation (jeeps and military trucks)

Background imageOccupation Collection: Victorian London - Charles Blondin at Shoreditch

Victorian London - Charles Blondin at Shoreditch
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Charles Blondin The Great Blondin performs the tightrope walker act at Shoreditch circa 1870

Background imageOccupation Collection: Man carrying big wicker baskets for dried red chili peppers, near Kalaw, Kalaw Township

Man carrying big wicker baskets for dried red chili peppers, near Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Background imageOccupation Collection: Intha fisherman with a traditional conical fishing, Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township

Intha fisherman with a traditional conical fishing, Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Background imageOccupation Collection: Fisherman with a fishing, Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State

Fisherman with a fishing, Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Background imageOccupation Collection: Herder with camel caravan passing through salt mines, Danakil Depression, Afar Region

Herder with camel caravan passing through salt mines, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageOccupation Collection: Camels caravan carrying salt from the Dallol salt flats, Danakil Depression, Afar Region

Camels caravan carrying salt from the Dallol salt flats, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageOccupation Collection: Costa Rica, San Marcos de Tarrazu, Coffee Cooperative, Professional Coffee Taster

Costa Rica, San Marcos de Tarrazu, Coffee Cooperative, Professional Coffee Taster, Coffee Cupping, Sniffing Samples Of Various Blends Of Brewed Coffee For Aroma

Background imageOccupation Collection: Costa Rica, San Marcos de Tarrazu, Coffee Farm, Truckload Of Coffee Cherries Or Berries

Costa Rica, San Marcos de Tarrazu, Coffee Farm, Truckload Of Coffee Cherries Or Berries, Weighing The Raw Coffee

Background imageOccupation Collection: View of Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba) on the slopes of Mount Hermon, northern

View of Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba) on the slopes of Mount Hermon, northern Golan Heights

Background imageOccupation Collection: Abandoned Syrian tank on the slopes of Mount Avital / Tall Abu an Nada, Merom Golan

Abandoned Syrian tank on the slopes of Mount Avital / Tall Abu an Nada, Merom Golan, northern Golan Heights

Background imageOccupation Collection: Abandoned Israeli bunker overlooking Syria on Mount Avital / Tall Abu an Nada, Merom

Abandoned Israeli bunker overlooking Syria on Mount Avital / Tall Abu an Nada, Merom Golan, northern Golan Heights

Background imageOccupation Collection: Nahal Meshushim Reserve, part of the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve, central Golan

Nahal Meshushim Reserve, part of the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve, central Golan Heights

Background imageOccupation Collection: The Hexagon Pool ‎(Breichat HaMeshushim) in the Nahal Meshushim Reserve

The Hexagon Pool ‎(Breichat HaMeshushim) in the Nahal Meshushim Reserve, part of the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve, central Golan Heights

Background imageOccupation Collection: Ancient Arabic inscriptions at Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba), northern Golan

Ancient Arabic inscriptions at Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba), northern Golan Heights

Background imageOccupation Collection: Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba), a ruined Ayyubid castle on the slopes of

Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba), a ruined Ayyubid castle on the slopes of Mount Hermon, northern Golan Heights

Background imageOccupation Collection: An arrowslit at Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba) overlooking the village of

An arrowslit at Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba) overlooking the village of Ein Quiniyye, one of the four remaining Druze-Syrian communities on the Israeli-occupied side of Mount Hermon

Background imageOccupation Collection: Illustration of different types of termites, from top to bottom, soldier, worker, young nymph

Illustration of different types of termites, from top to bottom, soldier, worker, young nymph, long-winged nymph, short-winged nymph, young female, egg-laying female, male

Background imageOccupation Collection: Daily labour of drying fabrics

Daily labour of drying fabrics
Azim Khan Ronnie

Background imageOccupation Collection: Colors of the flag of the country of free Ukraine

Colors of the flag of the country of free Ukraine
engin akyurt

Background imageOccupation Collection: a mask painted in the colors of the Ukrainian flag

a mask painted in the colors of the Ukrainian flag
engin akyurt

Background imageOccupation Collection: Mitsubishi Ki-51

Mitsubishi Ki-51
Imperial Japanese Army Air Force - Mitsubishi Ki-51 in surrender markings of overall white with large green crosses, applied to allow it to fly in support of the allied forces / occupation

Background imageOccupation Collection: Occupation Road, Harley, early 1900s

Occupation Road, Harley, early 1900s

Background imageOccupation Collection: Harley Occupation Road early 1900s

Harley Occupation Road early 1900s

Background imageOccupation Collection: Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station

Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station
History of Africa. 19th century. Interior of the Vivi Station. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageOccupation Collection: Battle of Somosierra - Pensinsular War

Battle of Somosierra - Pensinsular War
Peninsular War. Battle of Somosierra (Spain). Polish troops fought in the Battle of Somosierra (November 30, 1808), during the Spanish War of Independence

Background imageOccupation Collection: Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Women Curlers 1907

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Women Curlers 1907
The last treatment was having its locks curled. Using a blunt knife the women workers curl the plumes some reaching the length of about ten feet

Background imageOccupation Collection: Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Joining feathers 1907

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Joining feathers 1907
Edwardian women sitting along a table, using a sharp knife they cut and trim the quill thin and flat, so the colourful feathers can be glued together. Date: 1907

Background imageOccupation Collection: Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Changing Hue 1907

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Changing Hue 1907
The feathers were taken out of bleaching and dyed to show their new appearance. The white ones are bewildering in their snowy whiteness and the coloured have quite forgotten their former dinginess

Background imageOccupation Collection: Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Plumping 1907

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Plumping 1907
After the ostrich feathers complete there journey from Cape Town, South Africa, bales of cruelly plucked feathers arrive by boat to London, the Worlds feather market

Background imageOccupation Collection: Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Washing 1907

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Washing 1907
After the ostrich feathers complete there journey from Cape Town, South Africa, bales of cruelly plucked feathers arrive by boat to London, the Worlds feather market

Background imageOccupation Collection: Spanish Civil War Battle Of Ebro Occupation A

Spanish Civil War Battle Of Ebro Occupation A
spanish, civil, war, battle, of, ebro, occupation, a, village, by, scouting, parties, the, nationalist, army, picture, carlos, saenz, de, tejada, drawing, vertical, upright, black, and, white, b, w

Background imageOccupation Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Spanish farmer

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Spanish farmer, drawing by Victorio Macho published in the magazine Madrid (1937). Drawing

Background imageOccupation Collection: MEDALS FOR WHITE CZECHS

MEDALS FOR WHITE CZECHS
In Vladivostok, Czech soldiers serving with the White army have medals bestowed on them by the British army of occupation. Date: 1918

Background imageOccupation Collection: The March to Ulundi The occupation of a Military Kraal by British troops Date: 1879

The March to Ulundi The occupation of a Military Kraal by British troops Date: 1879

Background imageOccupation Collection: Circular planing machine used during the building of the Crystal Palace, London, 1851

Circular planing machine used during the building of the Crystal Palace, London, 1851
866100 Circular planing machine used during the building of the Crystal Palace, London, 1851. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOccupation Collection: A London fireman in the 1790's. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

A London fireman in the 1790's. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878597 A London fireman in the 1790's. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageOccupation Collection: A postman in Landes, Bordeaux, France delivering letters whilst walking on stilts, 1897 (engraving)

A postman in Landes, Bordeaux, France delivering letters whilst walking on stilts, 1897 (engraving)
878567 A postman in Landes, Bordeaux, France delivering letters whilst walking on stilts, 1897 (engraving) by English School

Background imageOccupation Collection: The surrender of the town of Colle Val d'Elsa near Siena, 1479 (painting on wood)

The surrender of the town of Colle Val d'Elsa near Siena, 1479 (painting on wood)
885909 The surrender of the town of Colle Val d'Elsa near Siena, 1479 (painting on wood) by Italian School, (15th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena



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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.