Were Collection

Ww1 Postcard Bulldogs
Patriotic British bulldogs: We re Ready !

Les Diables Bleus - 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - the 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins. A platoon on a mountain path by a stream. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Satire on Socialism - After you with that says an enthusiastic crowd, hoping to gain mutual benefit from the affectionate attentions a pretty girl is providing toward one of their comrades

We re l-l-l-ost!. Illustration shows two little children labeled Taft and Sherman who are crying because they have lost their way

Legend Of The Priest And People Changed Into Were-Wolves. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Legend Of The Priest And People Changed Into Were-Wolves. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Les Diables Bleus - A patrol of WWI Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - A patrol of First World War Chasseurs Alpins resting on a mountain path. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military

Les Diables Bleus - A group of WWI Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - A group of First World War Chasseurs Alpins in the Alps sheltering behind a large rock in a snowstorm.. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Two Chasseurs of 27e Battalion de Chassuers Alpins resting
Two Chasseurs of the 27e Battalion de Chassuers Alpins resting on a mountain path. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military

Chasseurs d Alpins (the Blue Devils) marching
A company of the Chasseurs d Alpins (the Blue Devils) marching along a Mediterranean coastal road.. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

French Line Regiment patrolling a Mediterranean road
A company of a French Line Regiment patrolling a Mediterranean coastal road, c. 1914. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military

Neuve Chapelle - WWI
Neuve Chapelle. Including a separate hand-written description as follows - Here enemy made a counter-attack (under cover of a mist) in mass formation

Les Diables Bleus - a mountain camp of the Chasseurs Alpins. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military, In Particular The Chasseurs Alpins

Cocken near Durham, c. 1710 (etching)
XJF3037860 Cocken near Durham, c.1710 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Britannia Illustrata View of Cocken showing 17th century (seat of Ralph Carr)

The Rebellion in the Sudan, 1883: Sir Handook (The Well of Handook), the First Station after Leaving Suakim (The Figure I Shows the Spot where 200 Egyptian Soldiers were Killed by the Rebels)

The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, The
THE REMARKABLE CHARACTERS WHO WERE AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS WITH SAMUEL RICHARDSON, THE NOVELIST, IN 1748, FROM A DRAWING IN HIS POSSESSION, UK, 1881. 1. Dr. Johnson. 2. Bishop of Salisbury (Dr. Gilbert)

Harriet Smithson as Miss Dorillon, in Wives as They Were, and Maids as They
Harriet Smithson as Miss Dorillon, in " Wives as They Were, and Maids as They Are" by Elizabeth Inchbald, George Clint, 1770-1854, British

WW2 - Canadian Patriotic Postcard - Land, Sea and Air, We re over there. Date: circa 1943

Racial Types / English
English tourists in Paris: " Its only our accent that shows we re not from Paris..."

German Troops / Train / 1915
Nicolaus, Nicolaus, we re coming to break your teeth ! - happy German soldiers on their way to the Russian front on a train labelled Direct to Petersburg

Blackpool Charabanc
This is how we re enjoying ourselves here at Blackpool - three saucy couples necking in the back seat of a charabanc

Jolly Boys / Greenaway
We re all jolly boys, and we re coming with a noise, our stockings shall be made of the finest silk and our tails shall touch the ground

Hunting Alphabet - G
G is the Gate, which by Hunt etiquette we should shut if we re last - and don t you forget !

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"Were" - A Glimpse into the Valor and Resilience of WWI Chasseurs Alpins In this captivating collection of images, we are transported back to the tumultuous era of World War I. The postcard Bulldogs proudly display their allegiance to Les Diables Bleus, the esteemed 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins. These brave soldiers, known as "The Blue Devils, " were a force to be reckoned with. Amidst the chaos and destruction, we witness a group of WWI Chasseurs Alpins standing tall in unity. Their unwavering determination is evident as they prepare for battle. Meanwhile, two weary chasseurs from the 27e Battalion de Chassuers Alpins find solace in a momentary respite. Beyond the trenches and battlefields lies another facet of life during wartime – survival amidst adversity. As floodwaters engulf fields where corn once stood tall, resilient farmers continue their laborious task of harvesting crops. While war rages on one front, faith unites thousands within one of the world's largest mosques. In solemn prayer, individuals seek solace and strength amid uncertainty. Yet even in times like these, satire finds its place. A satirical take on socialism reminds us that humor can provide relief amidst turmoil. Marching forward with indomitable spirit are Les Diables Bleus themselves – The Blue Devils traverse treacherous terrains as they patrol Mediterranean roads or establish mountain camps in Neuve Chapelle. Lastly, a glimpse into everyday life reveals French Line Regiment soldiers patrolling diligently along Mediterranean roads; their presence symbolizes an unwavering commitment to protect their homeland against all odds. These snapshots from history remind us that even amidst darkness and despair, there were those who fought valiantly for freedom and peace – heroes whose resilience continues to inspire generations today.