Shirtsleeves Collection (page 2)

Police officers at work in communications room
Police officers, male and female, at work in a Met Police communications room. Date: circa early 1970s

Woman police officer at work in communications room
Woman police officer at work in front of a computer screen in a Met Police communications room. Date: circa late 1970s

Woman police officer at the wheel of a car, London
Woman police officer (Evelyn Walker) at the wheel of an open topped car, possibly during a training session, with a male officer in the passenger seat. Date: 1972

Woman police officer with little boy, London
Woman police officer (Diana Hill or Adam) with a little boy, London. Date: 1961

Woman police officer with couple, London
Woman police officer (Diana Hill or Adam) giving directions to a couple, London. Date: 1961

Four hospital patients ready for croquet
Four Imperial VAD hospital patients ready for a game of croquet in the garden at Quex Park. The men are are in shirtsleeves and wearing the trousers of the patients uniform hospital blues

Hospital Sports, Quex House garden
Patients in shirtsleeves are playing the game of trying to eating an apple hanging from a string tied to a horizontal line

Refuse collector at work on a Balham street, SW London. He is wearing a mortar board which someone has thrown away. Date: circa 1960s

Man with a collie dog in a street
Man in his shirtsleeves with a collie dog in a street. Date: circa 1910s

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters getting cleaned up, WW2
Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters getting cleaned up in the station washroom after many hours tackling air raid fires, 19 September 1940. Date: 1940s

Man and woman performing a comic sketch
Man and woman in costume, performing a comic sketch. Date: C.1942

Workmen at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
Two workmen looking at an architectural plan on the site of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. They are Stan Strowbridge (left)

Seven men, two children in a basket, and a dog
Seven men, two children sitting inside a basket, and a little terrier dog, in a field

Man washing hands after gardening
A man washing his hands at an outdoor tap after doing some gardening. Date: February 1911

Group photo of six men
A group photo of six men

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters getting cleaned up, WW2
Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters getting cleaned up in the station washroom after many hours tackling air raid fires, 19 September 1940

Man and woman performing a comic sketch
Man and woman in costume, performing a comic sketch

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"Shirtsleeves: Unveiling the Craftsmanship and Characters Behind Iconic Garments" In the quaint town of Chelmsford, a Victorian gardener tends to his blossoming flowers with care, donning shirtsleeves as he gracefully wields a watering can. Amidst the blazing sirens and adrenaline rush, firefighters find solace in their fire station's billiards room, engaging in friendly competition while sporting rolled-up shirtsleeves. The rhythmic hum of sewing machines fills the air as skilled men and women meticulously craft bespoke garments in a bustling tailors workshop—each sleeve tailored to perfection. A display of exquisite coats steals the spotlight in a tailors workshop, showcasing their impeccable craftsmanship that goes beyond mere shirtsleeves. Three individuals huddle together amidst bolts of fabric and measuring tapes; their collective expertise shines through as they discuss intricate details for upcoming designs within a vibrant tailors workshop. With needles poised and scissors at hand, dedicated tailors pour their heart into every stitch within their lively workshop—a testament to the artistry hidden beneath those unassuming sleeves. A master cutter works diligently on an elegant garment, his fingers gliding effortlessly across luxurious fabrics—a true maestro transforming cloth into wearable art one cut at a time. At another workstation nearby, an experienced tailor breathes life into fabric with each precise movement—an alchemist who transforms raw materials into stylish attire that adorns countless shoulders. David Wetzel stands tall among fellow trades unionists in the transport industry; his rolled-up sleeves symbolize unwavering dedication towards advocating for workers' rights throughout history's changing tides. Jack Straw—Labour MP turned government minister—rolls up his sleeves metaphorically this time around as he tackles political challenges head-on with determination etched upon his face.