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  • A Daylight Raid On London, 7th July 1917: Seen from the roof of the Royal College of Science with the Brompton Oratory in the
foreground A Daylight Raid On London, 7th July 1917: Seen from the roof of the Royal College of Science with the Brompton Oratory in the foreground

    (art) Made by: Arnold, Norman G 1918

    image: A view from West to East across to the centre of London from South Kensington. The the Brompton Oratory is in the right foreground. Anti-aircraft shell-bursts can be seen in the sky.

  • An October Night Raid on London, 1917: Seen from the Royal College of Science An October Night Raid on London, 1917: Seen from the Royal College of Science

    (art) Made by: Arnold, Norman G 1918

    image: A view of a night-time raid over London showing anti-aircraft search-lights in the sky. The dome of the Brompton Oratory lies to the left of the composition.

  • The Control-room at South West Regional Headquarters, Bristol The Control-room at South West Regional Headquarters, Bristol

    (art) Made by: Piper, John (CH) 1940

    image: a room lit by electric light. On the right hand wall is an abstract map, with areas marked with numbers and letters. On the adjacent wall are more symbols, another smaller map and a clock. In the foreground are tables with a glass and carafe.

  • The Tube: October 1940 The Tube: October 1940

    (art) Made by: Topolski, Feliks 1940-10-01

    image: The interior of Leicester Square underground station with figures lying asleep on the floor of the station platform. There is a large man sitting smoking a pipe in the foreground, and several ARP wardens wearing helmets standing further down the...

  • Man the Barrage Man the Barrage

    (posters) Made by: Unknown (artist)

    whole: the image is positioned in the upper half. The title and text are separate and located in the lower half, in red, in blue and in black, set against a white background. image: a depiction of two barrage balloons moored with cables to three motor...

  • Women Wanted - as Ambulance Drivers Women Wanted - as Ambulance Drivers

    (posters) Made by: Unknown (artist)

    whole: the image occupies the majority. The title is integrated and positioned in the upper half, in yellow with black shadowing, and in white. The text is separate and positioned in the lower fifth, in yellow, set against a black background. image: a...

  • Keep It Up - Save and Lend Through the Post Office Savings Bank and Trustee Savings Banks Keep It Up - Save and Lend Through the Post Office Savings Bank and Trustee Savings Banks

    (posters) Made by: Unknown (artist)

    whole: the image occupies the upper three-quarters, held within a blue border. The title is integrated and positioned across the lower centre, in blue cursive script. The text is separate and placed in the lower quarter, in blue. All set against a yellow...

  • Who'll Help Mrs Harrison? Who'll Help Mrs Harrison?

    (posters) Made by: Unknown (artist)

    whole: the image is positioned in the upper half, with the title and text are separate and placed in the lower half, in black. All set against a white background. image: a shoulder-length depiction of a young girl sewing. The background behind her is...

  • Who'll Give a Promise to Keep This Child Safe? Who'll Give a Promise to Keep This Child Safe?

    (posters) Made by: Unknown (artist)

    whole: the image is positioned in the upper half, with the title and text are separate and placed in the lower half, in black. All set against a white background. image: a shoulder-length depiction of a young boy with his eyes shut and a smile on his...

  • Thank You, Mrs Evans ... We Want More Like You! Thank You, Mrs Evans ... We Want More Like You!

    (posters) Made by: Unknown (artist)

    whole: the image is positioned in the upper half, with the title and text are separate and placed in the lower half, in black. All set against a white background. image: a shoulder-length depiction of a young boy looking down at a young chicken which he...

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