Staff Collection (page 4)

Stuart Stammwitz working on blue whale model, 1938, The Natu
Stuart Stammwitz is shown here working on the whales eye, before the model was painted

St Olave Union Workhouse, Ladywell, South London - Dining Ha
The festively decorated dining-hall at the St Olave Union Workhouse, Ladywell, South London - presumably a special occasion such as Christmas or a royal celebration

Africa, Botswana, Okavango Delta, Jao Reserve, Tubu Tree. Colorful camp staff made reed baskets

Cocktail Girls 1929
A trio of attractive young bar girls rustle up cocktails in shakers, wearing what may fairly be described as revealing outfits; its all good for business

These vans made up the fleet belonging to the Coventry Evening Telegraph newspaper in the yard at the Corporation Street building, Coventry. circa 1960

The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies at thresholds

Caduceus - A magical staff
black, greek, myth, staff, wing, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 1098384516

Waifs and Strays Society Home, Sunny Side, Frome, Somerset
Boys and staff outside the Home for Boys, at Sunny Side (or Sunnyside), Frome, opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1887. Date: circa 1893

Staff at Stratford on Avon station, 1910s
A posed group photograph of staff at Stratford on Avon station, 1910s. They are seated on and standing behind a GWR bench on the platform

Oakamoor Boys Home Garden, Coed Pella Road, Colwyn Bay
Staff pose in the garden of the Oakamoor Boys Home, Coed Pella Road, Colwyn Bay, North Wales Date: early 1900s

Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds - Boys at Camp
Boys and staff from Headingley Orphan Homes pose in front of a tent at their annual summer camp. Date: circa 1916

Departure platform in Victoria Station, London
Southern Railway continental and mainline departure Platform 2 in Victoria Station, London, with a W H Smith news stand. Date: circa 1910

Major-General The Honourable Sir William Ponsonby KCB (1772-1815), 1815 (c).Oil on canvas by unknown artist, 1815 (c).Half-length portrait, almost in profile to left, wearing orders and decorations

Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
Firefighters enjoying a mug of tea outside a mobile kitchen presented to the National Fire Service by the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitoba, Canada, during the Second World War

Transfer of inmates to new Fylde Union Workhouse
The removal of inmates from the Fylde Unions old workhouse at Kirkham to its new premises at Medlar-with-Wesham. Scenes include children, elderly inmates, staff, and beds in a dormitory. Date: 1907

Sophia Farrell and maids, 1899 (b / w photo)
XJF391585 Sophia Farrell and maids, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophia Farrell (dates unknown), shown standing on the right

WW2 Paris Liberation - Eisenhower - Tomb of Unknown Soldier
WW2 - Paris Liberation - General Dwight D Eisenhower at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arch de Triomphe, Paris, France. Date: 1945

Staff at Commodore Cinema, Orpington, Kent, in their uniforms. Movie theatre, 1930s. Floral Decorations by Norman Leslie (early advertising) 1933

LCC-LFB major control unit at Lambeth HQ
Major control unit, based at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth, with dedicated operational control unit staff. The unit attended all major fires and incidents

National Childrens Home and Orphanage, South Coast Branch
Children and staff at the National Childrens Home and Orphanage, South Coast Branch, Alverstoke, Hampshire Date: Date unknown

Milton Industrial School, Alexandra Road, Farnborough
Inmates and staff of the Milton Industrial School, Alexandra Road, Farnborough Date: 1912

Major General Dunsterville and staff, Baku, Azerbaijan
Major General Lionel Charles Dunsterville (1865-1946) and staff, with an Azeri Brigadier, at Baku. He was in command of a British mission known as the Dunsterforce which was sent out from Baghdad to

British Howitzer inspected by Maharaja of Patiala, WW1
A British 12 inch Mark III railway Howitzer being inspected by the Maharaja of Patiala (Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, 1891-1938) on the Western Front near Borre in France during the First World War

Three Salmons Inn with staff, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
The Three Salmons Inn in the town of Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales, with three members of staff, including the landlord, John Herbert (left) and his wife (right)

Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri
The Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri, 31st August 1945. All the US naval personnel are wearing Class B uniforms on purpose. The surrender officially ended World War Two

Blything Union Childrens Home, Yoxford, Suffolk
Children and staff stand in front of the Blything Union childrens home at Yoxford, Suffolk. The home, opened in the early 1900s, accommodated pauper children away from the workhouse

Wine Waiter
A waiter hurries purposely to a table bearing a bottle of wine and a set of flute glasses. From his rosy cheeks, he may have tested the vintage first

Iban tribeswoman mending bamboo longhouse verandah floor, Lemanak River, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman carrying fruit and vegetables, Hoi An, central Vietnam, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Barmaid in Smoky Pub
A barmaid serves a customer in a smokey London pub. On the back wall is a fine selection of spirits while in the foreground, punters chat among themselves

Odyssey / Cyclops & Pipes
Polyphemus the Cyclops at the opening of his cave, staff in one hand and pipes in the other. Three sea nymphs and a dolphin are in the background

Train Driver & Guards
Driver and guard on the Dyke Railway, part of the Southern rail network

Childrens Convalescent Home, Wilby, Northants
Staff in the grounds of the Childrens Convalescent Home, Wilby, near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Date: Date unknown

Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas)
658381 Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89) (after); 85.7x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat)

Downstairs servants of a country house
Group photo, downstairs servants of a country house. circa 1900

Hermes, from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474139 Hermes, from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Group photo, Carlton Hotel kitchen staff, London, posing on the hotel roof in November 1908. Date: 1908

General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho)
3095844 General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA)

Ulysses Recognised by His Dog (engraving)
3630222 Ulysses Recognised by His Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses Recognised by His Dog)

British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II
6015206 British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II, 1942-1943 (photo) by English Photographer

Daily Mirror cameraman George Greenwell seen here during his travels to Egypt and Palestine in 1935 as the Daily Mirrors Lensman. Circa 1935

Birmingham City ground staff Graham Plank busy boot cleaning and first team trainer Ray Devey (right) checks that they are ready for the big kick off, 8th August 1968

With a view to helping aged and infirm passengers on the often considerable walks along corridors at Londons Heathrow Airport

A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast, c1775. A drunken common councilman is escorted home by two watchmen

St Dunstan, c1750. Artist: GP Harding
St Dunstan, c1750. Unfinished copy of an original painting in Goldsmiths Hall of St Dunstan standing in front of an image depicting the crucifixion of Christ, angels above and clerics bowing

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychw- yrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
Collecting railway tickets in Wales. A Third Class ticket issued on 14th August, 1908 between Llanrhaiadr-yn-Mochnant to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

Eastnor Waifs and Strays Home
Girls and staff outside the Waifs and Strays Home at Eastnor, near Ledbury, Herefordshire

KEOKUK (c1783-1848). Native American Sauk chief. Oil on canvas, 1835, by George Catlin

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"Unseen Heroes: The Backbone of Every Endeavor" From the grandeur of St. Peter's Square to the humble corners of a local pub, staff members are the unsung heroes who keep operations running smoothly and make every experience memorable. Whether it is Pope Francis presiding over Easter Holy Mass in Vatican City or The Royal Logistic Corps ensuring efficient supply chains, their dedication is unparalleled. In Italy, even statues like Augustus at The Vatican have witnessed the relentless commitment members who maintain its splendor for generations to come. Similarly, an icon depicting St. Joseph of Arimathea with the Holy Grail and a flourishing staff at Glastonbury reminds us that sometimes miracles happen through their hands. The name Stauffenberg may evoke thoughts of bravery and sacrifice during World War II, but behind this historic figure lies a team whose unwavering support enabled his mission. Likewise, a landlord tending to patrons under a bar sign symbolizes how they are create warm and welcoming environments where memories are made. Drawing inspiration from mythology, we find Odysseus returning home to his loyal dog Argos - an embodiment of loyalty that only dedicated they are offer. Even in remote locations like Ferryside Railway Station in South Wales or Adlestrop Railway Station in Gloucestershire, diligent staff ensure smooth journeys for countless travelers. George Jackson Churchward's legacy lives on as loco staff meticulously clean No 5029 Nunney Castle locomotive - preserving history one scrub at a time. Meanwhile, Roman statue Asclepius stands tall as a reminder that healthcare professionals throughout history have been vital pillars within society. Today we celebrate these everyday heroes - those who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make our world function seamlessly. Let us acknowledge their efforts and express gratitude for their invaluable contributions because without them, no endeavor could truly flourish.