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"War Time: A Glimpse into the Courage and Resilience of a Nation" Amidst the chaos, Holland House library stands tall after an air raid

Background imageWar Time Collection: Emir Faisal with Ageyl Bodyguard, Middle East, WW1

Emir Faisal with Ageyl Bodyguard, Middle East, WW1
Emir Faisal with the Ageyl Bodyguard in the Middle East during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Background imageWar Time Collection: Vickers Vimy FB 27A bomber plane with Fiat engines, WW1

Vickers Vimy FB 27A bomber plane with Fiat engines, WW1
The Vickers Vimy FB 27A heavy bomber aircraft with two Fiat engines, used by the RAF during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Background imageWar Time Collection: Times newspaper headlines, Britain at War, WW1

Times newspaper headlines, Britain at War, WW1
The Times newspaper headlines for 5 August 1914, Britain at War, announcing the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 5 August 1914

Background imageWar Time Collection: Short seaplane Type 184 hovering above the sea, WW1

Short seaplane Type 184 hovering above the sea, WW1
A British Short seaplane Type 184 hovering above the sea during the First World War. It was a two-seater plane, used for reconnaissance, bombing and torpedo carrying. Date: 1915-1918

Background imageWar Time Collection: Foreshore at Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia, WW1

Foreshore at Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia, WW1
View of the foreshore at Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), with people, boats and animals, during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918

Background imageWar Time Collection: Entry into Aqaba, Battle of Aqaba, Jordan, WW1

Entry into Aqaba, Battle of Aqaba, Jordan, WW1
Scene at the entry into Aqaba, during the Battle of Aqaba, Jordan, during the Arab Revolt, First World War. 6 July 1917

Background imageWar Time Collection: RMS Carmania, British armed merchant cruiser, WW1

RMS Carmania, British armed merchant cruiser, WW1
RMS Carmania, British ocean liner (Cunard Line), launched 1905, converted as an armed merchant cruiser for use during the First World War, refitted for passenger use 1923, scrapped 1932

Background imageWar Time Collection: British soldiers at Le Touquet, France, WW1

British soldiers at Le Touquet, France, WW1
British soldiers manning defences at Le Touquet, France, during the winter of 1914-1915, First World War. Date: 1914-1915

Background imageWar Time Collection: General Sir Ian Hamilton and General Ellison, Kephalos

General Sir Ian Hamilton and General Ellison, Kephalos
General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton (1853-1947), British army officer, best known for commanding the ill-fated Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in the Dardanelles during the Battle of

Background imageWar Time Collection: General Henri Gabriel Putz, French army officer, WW1

General Henri Gabriel Putz, French army officer, WW1
General Henri Gabriel Putz, French army officer during the First World War. He commanded the Seventh Army in Belgium (1914-1915). Date: circa 1914-1915

Background imageWar Time Collection: Hans-Joachim Haupt, German army officer, WW1

Hans-Joachim Haupt, German army officer, WW1
Hauptmann (Captain) Hans-Joachim Haupt (1876-1942), German army officer on the Western Front during the First World War. He rose to the rank of Major General during the Second World War

Background imageWar Time Collection: Two British soldiers on the Western Front, WW1

Two British soldiers on the Western Front, WW1
Two British soldiers on the Western Front during the First World War. Their uniforms are spattered with mud, and they are standing in a graveyard. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageWar Time Collection: Dummy heads rising above the side of a trench, WW1

Dummy heads rising above the side of a trench, WW1
Four dummy heads of British soldiers rising above the side of a trench during the First World War, to deceive potential snipers. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageWar Time Collection: General Georgi Todorov, Bulgarian army officer, WW1

General Georgi Todorov, Bulgarian army officer, WW1
General Georgi Stoyanov Todorov (1858-1934), Bulgarian army officer, Commander of the 2nd Army in Macedonia during the First World War. Date: circa 1915

Background imageWar Time Collection: Experiment with British Mark V tank, WW1

Experiment with British Mark V tank, WW1
Experimentation with a British Mark V tank, fitted with rope-sprung tracks by Colonel Johnson at Dollis Hill, north west London, during the First World War

Background imageWar Time Collection: British Mother or Big Willie tank being tested, WW1

British Mother or Big Willie tank being tested, WW1
British " Mother" or " Big Willie" tank being tested at Burton Park, Lincoln, during the First World War

Background imageWar Time Collection: British soldiers with tank in trench, Ribecourt, France, WW1

British soldiers with tank in trench, Ribecourt, France, WW1
Men of the 1st Leicester Regiment, 6th Division, in and around a captured German second line trench, one mile west of Ribecourt, northern France, during the Battle of Cambrai, First World War

Background imageWar Time Collection: Heavy artillery in action, Western Front, WW1

Heavy artillery in action, Western Front, WW1
Heavy artillery in action on the Western Front during the First World War, with black smoke hanging in the air. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageWar Time Collection: Dummy injured soldier used during training, WW1

Dummy injured soldier used during training, WW1
A dummy injured soldier used during training at Camouflage School, Kensington Gardens, during the First World War. The Germans would dress up a dummy in captured khaki to look like a British soldier

Background imageWar Time Collection: RAF XI - 1940 / 41

RAF XI - 1940 / 41
Football - 1940 / 1941 season - RAF Cosford XI Team Group Back (left to right): Hill (Dulwich), Alf Young (Huddersfield), Bert Williams (Walsall), Arthur Smith (Chelsea), John Jack Acquroff (Hull)

Background imageWar Time Collection: Potato planting at Todhurst, Kirdford with Land Girls, May 1943

Potato planting at Todhurst, Kirdford with Land Girls, May 1943
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N22113

Background imageWar Time Collection: Petworth Home Guard, July 1941

Petworth Home Guard, July 1941
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N20742

Background imageWar Time Collection: New End Hospital, Hampstead, North London

New End Hospital, Hampstead, North London
The frontage of New End Hospital, Hampstead, North London, with a military ambulance outside. The building, designed by H.E. Kendall, was erected in 1849-50 as the Hampstead workhouse

Background imageWar Time Collection: Young woman in a kitchen eating a plate of food

Young woman in a kitchen eating a plate of food
A young woman sitting at a kitchen table eating a plate of meat and vegetables. There is a large tin of Saxa Salt in front of her, and a wartime newspaper at the side of her plate. Date: circa 1944

Background imageWar Time Collection: Bagthorpe Military Hospital, Nottingham

Bagthorpe Military Hospital, Nottingham
Soldiers and nurses pose in front of the Bagthorpe Military Hospital - the First World War guise of Nottinghams workhouse infirmary, now part of the City Hospital

Background imageWar Time Collection: St Lukes Military Hospital, Halifax, West Yorkshire

St Lukes Military Hospital, Halifax, West Yorkshire
St Lukes Hospital at Skircoat, Halifax, West Yorkshire, during its First World War occupation as a military hospital. It opened in 1901 as the Halifax Union workhouse infirmary

Background imageWar Time Collection: Donkeys in World War I

Donkeys in World War I
Donkeys carrying soup to the front lines at Maurepas, Somme on the French front during World War I in October 1916

Background imageWar Time Collection: Save Water Poster Ww2

Save Water Poster Ww2
A poster urging the British population to save water This poster uses the example of a Sad Sack over-filling his bath

Background imageWar Time Collection: Boy home on Leave

Boy home on Leave
THEREs A BOY COMING HOME ON LEAVE A soldier embraces his sweetheart as he arrives home

Background imageWar Time Collection: A World War II hand to hand combat battle scene

A World War II hand to hand combat battle scene
Asia, August, 1943. A World War II hand to hand combat battle scene. The image was published in The World At War P. 63, Vol. 12

Background imageWar Time Collection: Military hospital BL23135

Military hospital BL23135
WOBURN ABBEY, Bedfordshire. Open-air ward in the military hospital showing nurses and injured soldiers on the ward. Open-air treatment was used to treat infections

Background imageWar Time Collection: Leaf-picking, Teafani & Co Works, Brixton BL23660_007

Leaf-picking, Teafani & Co Works, Brixton BL23660_007
TEAFANI & CO WORKS, Brixton. The Turkish Leaf room. Nicotiana tabacum products were regarded as vital war supplies and these women workers are contributing to the war effort by leaf-picking

Background imageWar Time Collection: Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09007

Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09007
LONG ACRE, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands. Bomb damage photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942. The bomb crater in the road broke through to the river below

Background imageWar Time Collection: Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09005

Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09005
HIGHGATE ROAD, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands. Bomb damage photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942

Background imageWar Time Collection: The Ring, Southwark 1941 B43_1259

The Ring, Southwark 1941 B43_1259
THE RING, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London. The Ring was originally the Surrey Chapel until it closed in 1881. It was then a boxing arena from 1910 and was destroyed during the Blitz

Background imageWar Time Collection: Lincolns Inn Chapel October 1915 DD55_00012

Lincolns Inn Chapel October 1915 DD55_00012
LINCOLNS INN CHAPEL, Holborn, London. The west front showing bomb damage to the windows from a German Zeppelin. Photographed shortly after the bomb fell on 13th October 1915

Background imageWar Time Collection: Lincolns Inn Chapel October 1915 DD55_00004

Lincolns Inn Chapel October 1915 DD55_00004
LINCOLNS INN CHAPEL, Holborn, London. Interior view of a shattered stained glass window damaged by a German Zeppelin bomb. Photographed shortly after the bomb fell on 13th October 1915

Background imageWar Time Collection: Lincolns Inn Chapel October 1915 DD55_00001

Lincolns Inn Chapel October 1915 DD55_00001
LINCOLNS INN CHAPEL, Holborn, London. View of the north side of the chapel showing bomb damage from a German Zeppelin, including the bomb crater

Background imageWar Time Collection: Methodist English School - Rangoon

Methodist English School - Rangoon - Mrs. Logie was Headmistress. Construction work at back during school holidays, replacing the Junior classroom wing

Background imageWar Time Collection: York railway station with H. L. Oakley silhouette posters

York railway station with H. L. Oakley silhouette posters
York railway station in the north east of England, with H. L. Oakley silhouette recruitment posters on display outside, probably during the early stages of the First World War. circa 1914-1915

Background imageWar Time Collection: Silhouette of Land Girl taking dog for walk, WW2

Silhouette of Land Girl taking dog for walk, WW2
Silhouette of a Land Girl taking a dog for a walk during the Second World War. 1939-1945

Background imageWar Time Collection: WW1 recruitment poster with silhouette

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouette
World War One recruitment poster with silhouette -- The Thin Khaki Line Keeps the Fate of Belgium from Your Hearth and Home, Get into Khaki Now! Showing a determined soldier with a bayoneted rifle

Background imageWar Time Collection: Fiat 2000 Italian heavy tank, WW1

Fiat 2000 Italian heavy tank, WW1
A Fiat 2000 Italian heavy tank, in production from 1917, in service from 1918 (though it did not take part in combat), weighing 40 tons. Date: March 1918

Background imageWar Time Collection: Russian officers near wall of Krakow, WW1

Russian officers near wall of Krakow, WW1
A Russian commander and Cossack scout officers near the wall of Krakow on the Eastern Front during the First World War, making observations on the enemys positions. Date: circa 1914

Background imageWar Time Collection: Supply dump of trench mortar ammunition, France, WW1

Supply dump of trench mortar ammunition, France, WW1
Men of the RAOC (Royal Army Ordnance Corps) on a supply dump of trench mortar ammunition (nicknamed toffee apples), at Acheux, northern France, during the First World War. Date: July 1916

Background imageWar Time Collection: Sopwith Snipe 7F1 biplane on an airfield, WW1

Sopwith Snipe 7F1 biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith Snipe 7F1 biplane on an airfield during the First World War. It was a single-seat fighter plane with a 200 horsepower Bentley engine, used by the RAF. Date: 1918

Background imageWar Time Collection: Austrian troops and Albanian volunteers, Serbia, WW1

Austrian troops and Albanian volunteers, Serbia, WW1
Austro-Hungarian troops and Albanian volunteers travelling in opposite directions on the road from Djakova to Prizren, Serbia, on the eastern front during the First World War. Date: 1916

Background imageWar Time Collection: Captured German 21cm howitzers, WW1

Captured German 21cm howitzers, WW1
Captured German 21cm howitzers at the end of the First World War. Date: November 1918



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"War Time: A Glimpse into the Courage and Resilience of a Nation" Amidst the chaos, Holland House library stands tall after an air raid, symbolizing the indomitable spirit of resilience. The call to arms echoes through a recruitment poster, urging brave souls to join the Royal Artillery and defend their homeland. HMS Warspite, a British battleship from WW1, sails proudly as a testament to the unwavering determination of our naval forces. Back Them Up. An RAF poster reminds us of the crucial support needed during WW2 for those who protect our skies. Every scrap counts. A poignant reminder on a poster urges citizens to save kitchen scraps to feed hens in times of scarcity. "Your Country Needs You. " Kitchener Poster serves as an iconic symbol inspiring countless individuals to serve their nation selflessly. From distant shores comes hope - a map of Australia showcases global unity in fighting against tyranny during wartime struggles. Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham becomes a sanctuary for wounded heroes, where compassion triumphs over conflict's horrors. HMS Malaya, another British battleship from WW1, exemplifies bravery and sacrifice displayed by our naval forces throughout history. In de Gaulle we trust. A French poster reflects solidarity with General de Gaulle's leadership during WWII's darkest days. Recruitment poster for Corps of Military Police highlights their vital role in maintaining order amidst chaos on war-torn streets. HMS Valiant emerges as an emblematic British battleship from WW1 that embodies strength and courage at sea. In times when nations are tested by fire and bloodshed, These glimpses remind us how valorous hearts bled, From shattered libraries standing tall after air raids, To posters rallying soldiers' spirits unswayed.