Military Recruitment Poster
A recruitment poster featuring a quotation by the Prime Minister, 1914. The poster is printed on white paper with black printing. The text reads 'It Is Going To Be A Long / Drawn-Out Struggle / ... / ...
Military Recruitment Poster
A colour lithographic recruitment poster featuring a woman sending a man off to war. The poster is printed on orange paper with white printing. The text reads 'Go! / It's Your / Duty Lad / Join Today' ...
Military Recruitment Poster
A recruitment poster depicting a sea battle with a woman standing on the water offering a sword. The text reads 'Take Up The / Sword Of Justice' Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London, ...
Military Service Act Information Leaflet
A paper leaflet outlining the Military Service Act and its consequences. The Act was passed in January 1916 to introduce conscription into the armed forces during World War One.
Milk Ration Card
A milk ration card belonging to Arthur Smith. It is made from beige coloured card printed in black. "MINISTRY OF FOOD. RATIONALISATION OF RETAIL DISTRIBUTION OF MILK" is printed on the obverse. Inscribed ...
Ministry of Agriculture - Dig For Victory Leaflet
This is a fold out leaflet from the Government Buildings (Block 'C'), Lytham St. Annes. The leaflet includes six photographs and instructions for I. SIMPLE DIGGING WHERE THERE IS NO TURF and II. DIGGING ...
Ministry of Agriculture - Dig For Victory Leaflet
This is a fold out leaflet, from Government Buildings (Block E), Lytham St. Annes. The leaflet includes six photographs and instructions for HOW TO SOW SEEDS and HOW TO USE A SEED BED.
Ministry of Fuel and Power Bulletin
This is a fuel bulletin issued by the Ministry of Fuel and Power. It discusses the fuel problem encountered during the Winter of 1939-40 and explains that the war factories have to be prioritised when ...
Ministry of Health Circular
This is circular from the Ministry of Health. The circular was issued to all local authorities and concerns the Government Evacuation Scheme. It has seven pages of typed notes including three appendices. ...
Much Park Street Bomb Damage
Two Air Raid Precaution Wardens stand next to a car in a bomb crater.
National Ration Book
A Ministry of Food National Ration Book issued to Sarah Smith of 58 Bath Street on 2 October 1918. It is made of five pieces of paper stapled together. Some of the ration tokens have been used.
National Registration Identity Card
National Registration Identity Card issued to Ethel M. Harrison. Ethel was born in Leamington Spa on 24 June 1899. She left school aged 13 to train as a dressmaker at Frank Smith dressmaking
National Registration Identity Card
National Registration Identity card belonging to Arthur Smith. The identity card is made from green coloured card with "NATIONAL REGISTRATION IDENTITY CARD" and the Royal coat of arms on the front. Inside ...
National Service Certificate of Registration
National Service certificate of registration for Arthur Smith. It is made from beige coloured card printed in blue. "NATIONAL SERVICE (ARMED FORCES) ACTS Certificate of Registration" is printed on the ...
Photograph Album
A green hard cover photograph album 165mm x 145 mm The album contains black and white photographs, some of them relating to 'The Warren' Hospital, Leamington Spa. The word 'PHOTOGRAPHS' is printed in ...
Photograph of a family group standing outside Woodcote House, Leek Wootton
Photograph of a family group standing outside the entrance to Woodcote House, Leek Wootton. The group includes a young man in an army greatcoat and hat, probably Francis Ernest Waller after his return ...
Pocket Mirror
A metal pocket mirror from India, in a tan leather wallet, 1939-1945.
Portrait of a Soldier in Uniform
A black and white photographic portrait of a man in uniform, probably from the army. The picture has an ornate metal surround with glass and a wooden frame. The soldier was the uncle of the donor. He ...