Optimistic Collection (page 3)

Cowslips (Primula veris) growing on organic farm. Norfolk, UK, April

Red campion (Silene dioica) and Oxeye Daises (Leucanthemum vulgare) on field margin, Norfolk, UK, June

Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) and Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in flower, UK, May

Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) in flower, Cornwall, England, UK, March

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) in flower, Vallee des Cailles, Eure-et-Loir, France, April

Globeflowers (Trollius), Lauterbrunnen Valley, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, June 2012

Yellow tulip (Tulipa australis) in flower, above Piano Grande, Sibillini, Appennines, Umbria, Italy, May 2011

RF- European edible frog (Rana esculenta) amongst duckweed, the Netherlands

Firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella) flowers at twilight, Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA. April

Delicious Dreams! Castles in the air! Glorious prospects!, 1821. Queen Caroline and her supporters (Flinn, Hume, Lady Anne Hamilton, Alderman Wood)

Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, New York City, USA, c1905. Ellis Island served as the main immigration point for the US from 1892-1943, processing some 20 million immigrants

Immigrants to the USA landing at Ellis Island, New York, c1900. They head for the processing centre, each carrying a paper with an entry number which they hope will soon be traded for a visa

Their hearts are high, 1941. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

R. A. F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44
R.A.F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44. Members of The Fighting Cocks, a famous North African fighter squadron, take a moments rest after the successful invasion of Sicily by allied troops

H. R. H Prince Viggo of Denmark, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H Prince Viggo of Denmark, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914, (1926)
British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914. Enthusiastic crowds greeting the arrival of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

The Franco-Russian Alliance, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
The Franco-Russian Alliance, 1897. French president Felix Faure shaking hands with Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, in front of an angel of peace

Our Hope for the New Year: Peace, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1894

Le Chant du Depart, song sheet, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. French patriotic song to inspire the troops as they set out for war. From a private collection

Cartoon, The Allies, WW1
Cartoon, The Allies during the First World War. Linking arms, they sing: Are we all here? Yes! And if we re all here, thats all right

Cartoon, K and His (Anti) German Garden, WW1
Cartoon, K and His (Anti) German Garden, showing Lord Kitchener watering his garden during the First World War to grow more army recruits ready for a spring offensive. Date: 1914

Young man wearing a shirt and a tie cheering, success, victory pose

Red Ginger Flower Between Green Leaves

Two Girls Sit Together

WW2 Christmas card, two air raid shelters
WW2 Christmas card (inside), two air raid (Anderson) shelters and their occupants. Date: circa 1942

Businessman giving thumbs up

Nikolai Ostrovsky
NIKOLAI OSTROVSKY Russian writer : though blind and paralysed he wrote an optimistic autobiographical novel

colour, green, optimistic, positive, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 944670996

WW1 Aim for Victory French optimism in 1914 - General Pau
WW1 - Aim for Victory - French optimism in 1914, the card shows troops resting before a push for ultimate victory - the card also has a portrait of French General Paul Marie Cesar Gerald Pau

Cartoon, French women in munitions factory, WW1
Cartoon showing French women working in a munitions factory. One woman tells her boss: we ve replaced rice powder (used in cosmetics) with gunpowder. Date: 1917

Britannia & Erin 1812
A rather optimistic allegory of Erin (Ireland) making friends and shaking hands with Britannia (Britain). Date: 1812

Peasants dancing on anniversary of Revolution, Russia
Peasants enjoying a general holiday, dancing and celebrating on the anniversary of the Revolution in Russia. Date: circa 1918

Four cats with toothache on a New Year card, quoting from Charles Dickens characters (Sairey Gamp, Mrs Harris, Betsy Prig and Tiny Tim) -- Its best to grin and bear it! Date: circa 1890s

WW2 Christmas card, Carrying On! Date: 1939

WW2 Christmas card, Tin Hats and the different people who wear them. Date: 1939

WW2 greetings card, Cheer up! It won t be so long now!! A Scots terrier with a bandaged tail. V for Victory is painted on the fence. Date: circa 1942

WW2 birthday card, birds and flowers. Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, jolly sailor giving the thumbs up. Date: 1941

WW2 greetings card, sailor waving
WW2 pop-up greetings card, sailor waving from a porthole. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, smiling soldier
WW2 pop-up greetings card, smiling soldier in khaki uniform. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, Thumbs up
WW2 pop-up greetings card, Thumbs up! Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, Keep Smiling Through! Date: 1939

WW2 Christmas card, Good Cheer -- a sailor, an airman and a soldier queue up for a welcome cup of tea at the NaFI. Date: 1941

WW2 Christmas card, Blackout and snow
WW2 Christmas card, You can t Black Out my greeting this Christmastide. Date: 1939

WW2 Christmas card, Business As Usual (inside). Date: circa 1942

Cartoon, At Biarritz, WW1
Cartoon, At Biarritz. A man who is optimistic about the war chats in the sea with a fellow-bather. Date: 1915

WWI Poster, Victory... if you Join Now
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, A Happy New Year to our Gallant Soldiers! Anticipating Victory with the sunrise of 1915. You can make it certain if you Join Now. Date: 1915

The Sphere Western Front Number cover
The front cover of The Sphere Western Front Number, a special expanded issue (dated 26 May 1917) which included a full page colour portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig

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"Embracing the Beauty of Optimism: From Cornflowers to Water Lilies, Nature's Hope Blooms" In the picturesque fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, a vibrant sea of cornflowers dances in the breeze. Their delicate blue petals symbolize optimism and resilience as they thrive on fallow grounds. Beneath the tranquil waters of Cenote Car Wash in Mexico, water lilies gracefully float above. Seen from below, their enchanting beauty reminds us that even in darkness, there is always light shining through. Darwin's Orchid unveils its mesmerizing allure with an intricate design that captivates both our eyes and hearts. This remarkable species relies on a long-tongued moth for pollination—a testament to nature's interconnectedness and unwavering optimism. Transporting us back to 1919 is E. Hamel & Co. 's advert proclaiming "There are busy times ahead. " A reminder that amidst challenges lie opportunities for growth and progress—fueling our optimistic spirit. Silhouetted against a golden sunset sky stands a figure filled with hope—the embodiment of Robert Burns' words: "Hope springs eternal in the human breast. " It serves as a gentle reminder that optimism resides within each one of us. William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration titled "The Right Spirit" depicts an ingenious contraption designed to overcome obstacles—a delightful representation of how optimism fuels creativity and problem-solving. Yellow dandelions scattered across pink meadows celebrate life's simple joys—an ode to embracing positivity even when faced with adversity. Their sunny disposition reminds us to find happiness amidst chaos. "WOW WOW WOW" exclaims our heart at moments when sheer awe overwhelms us—those magical instances where we witness something extraordinary unfold before our very eyes. These exclamations embody pure unadulterated optimism. A cartoon depiction called "The Happy Man" showcases joy radiating from within.