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Libya: Help Them Finish The Job
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Maker: Wootton, Frank H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
As an Italian colony from 1911, Libya was of great strategic important during the North African campaign. This battle would result in an Allied victory on 13 May 1943. This British Second World War ...ARTV02294
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Maintenance and Care of Farm Machinery
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Maker: Unknown H. Manly & Son H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster describing the different ways of correctly maintaining farm machinery. The poster gives information on equipment such as ploughs, mowers, and potato diggers, and how to...ARTV03424
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Maintenance and Care of Farm Machinery
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster describing the different ways of correctly maintaining farm machinery. The poster gives information on equipment such as ploughs, mowers, and potato diggers, and how to...ARTV01520
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Make-do and mend: Advice centre
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster advertising 'make-do and mend', featuring the character Mrs. Sew and Sew. During the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothes and materials, largely d...ARTV07733
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Make-do and mend: Advice centre
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster advertising 'make-do and mend', featuring the character Mrs. Sew and Sew. During the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothes and materials, largely d...ARTV07734
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Make do and mend household advice centre
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & son
British Second World War poster issued by the Board of Trade advertising 'make-do and mend' household advice centre. By the fourth year of the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothe...ARTV08025
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Make do and mend household advice centre
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & son
British Second World War poster issued by the Board of Trade advertising 'make-do and mend' household advice centre. By the fourth year of the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothe...ARTV08024
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Make do and mend household advice centre: bring your problems here
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & son
British Second World War poster issued by the Board of Trade advertising 'make-do and mend' household advice centre. By the fourth year of the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothe...ARTV08027
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Make do and mend household advice centre: bring your problems here
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & son
British Second World War poster issued by the Board of Trade advertising 'make-do and mend' household advice centre. By the fourth year of the Second World War Britain experienced a shortage of clothe...ARTV08026
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV01963
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Charles & Read Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV01365
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Charles & Read Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV01048
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Charles & Read Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV01962
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Make nursing your war job
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV03704
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Mightier yet
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office S L Fosh & Cross
This British Second World War poster was produced in England to highlight the might and power of the British Empire's sea force. The poster depicts a fleet of warships in formation, with a flight of n...ARTV02229
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Mightier yet!
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Maker: Pym, Harold A. H.M. Stationery Office Greycaines Ltd.
This Second World War British poster was published by HM Stationery Office in London. The poster depicts two Allied tanks moving forwards in formation. Combining the image with title 'Mightier Yet!' a...ARTV02230
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Ministry of Health says: - coughs and sneezes spread diseases...
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Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo H.M. Stationery Office
'Coughs and sneezes spread diseases' was an Second World War campaign aimed at stopping the spread of diseases and other ailments, such as the common cold. This poster was one of a series produced to ...ARTV01955
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Ministry of Health says: - coughs and sneezes spread diseases...
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Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo H.M. Stationery Office
'Coughs and sneezes spread diseases' was a Second World War campaign aimed at stopping the spread of diseases and other ailments, such as the common cold. This poster was one of a series produced to a...ARTV03701
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Ministry of Information Bulletin: Facsimile of a Letter From President Roosevelt to the Prime Minister
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Maker: Ministry of Information H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, 1941 (LONDON : J. WEINER FOR H. M. STATIONERY OFFICE) J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster published by the Ministry of Information. The poster depicts a facsimile of a letter from President Roosevelt to Prime Minister Churchill as well as a semi-formal intro...ARTV05344
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Ministry of Information Bulletin: Facsimile of a Letter From President Roosevelt to the Prime Minister
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Maker: Unknown Ministry of Information H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster published by the Ministry of Information. The poster depicts a facsimile of a letter from President Roosevelt to Prime Minister Churchill as well as a semi-formal intro...ARTV03256
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More facts about your income tax
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office
Published by His Majesty's Stationary Office in Britain during the Second World War, this poster acts as a guide for income tax earnings, periodic payments and annual returns. The poster takes into ac...ARTV02255
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More Salvage, That's What We Want: Paper, Rags, Bones, to Make More Munitions
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Maker: Thomas, Samuel Herbert LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D.] (NOTTINGHAM : STAFFORD & CO.) H.M. Stationery Office Stafford & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of salvage (recycling). It highlights that paper, rags and bones can be used to make more munitions. The poster depicts a man of advanced ye...ARTV03386
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Mosquito Bulletin
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Maker: Miller, Owen H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster produced as part of a larger series that depicted different Allied aircraft along with a short text explaining a particularly notable incident. The posters were aimed a...ARTV03476
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Mosquito Bulletin: our target is their success
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Maker: Miller, Owen H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster produced as part of a larger series that depicted different Allied aircraft along with a short text explaining a particularly notable incident. The posters were aimed a...ARTV01577
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Never was so much owed by so many to so few
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
The quote "never was so much owed by so many to so few" is taken from a speech made by Prime Minister Winston Churchill on 20 August 1940. The quote refers to the ongoing effort of the Royal Air Force...ARTV02249
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Oil Is Imported in Tankers: Economy Is Vital
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the need to save oil. The poster describes common engines that use large amount of oil and how by limiting their use it would mean that a greater percentag...ARTV02012
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"Oi" Submit Tyres for Replacement When Smooth
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Maker: Thomas, Samuel Herbert H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting road safety. The poster gives details on when a tyre needs to be replaced from overwear. The emphasis behind the poster was that by ensuring road safety, it m...ARTV03390
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Order of the day
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
This British Second World War text-only poster features an 'order of the day' by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The order aims to inspire the population and unite the British people in the ...ARTV02241
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Packing for War: Why This Job Is of FRONT LINE Importance...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Supply Thos Forman and Sons
British Second World War highlighting the important role that packaging had in the overall war effort. The photographs and accompanying text highlight how packing assists goods in reaching their final...ARTV03233
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Packing for War: Why This Job Is of FRONT LINE Importance...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Supply Thos Forman and Sons
British Second World War highlighting the important role that packaging had in the overall war effort. The photographs and accompanying text highlight how packing assists goods in reaching their final...ARTV03232
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Pause when you go out into the dark...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of War Transport. The poster advises people to let their eyes adjust to the dark before walking or driving in the blackout. The poster is mainly ...ARTV07768
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Pause when you go out into the dark...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of War Transport. The poster advises people to let their eyes adjust to the dark before walking or driving in the blackout. The poster is mainly ...ARTV07154
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Pause when you go out into the dark...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of War Transport. The poster advises people to let their eyes adjust to the dark before walking or driving in the blackout. The poster is mainly ...ARTV07156
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Pause when you go out into the dark...
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of War Transport. The poster advises people to let their eyes adjust to the dark before walking or driving in the blackout. The poster is mainly ...ARTV07769
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Plan and grow for winter : Winter fruits from overseas
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Maker: Falconer, Pearl H.M. Stationery Office H. Manly & Son
During the Second World War Britain had a shortage of food production. The shortage was due to many male British agricultural workers leaving to join the armed forces, and a stop to the importation of...ARTV01524
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Plan and grow : Summer glut leaves winter short
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Maker: Henrion, Frederick Henri Kay H.M. Stationery Office H. Manly & Son
During the Second World War Britain had a shortage of food production. The shortage was due to many male British agricultural workers leaving to join the armed forces, and a stop to the importation of...ARTV01525
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Please have your ticket ready at the barrier
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster depicts a young blonde woman with a red hat and a blue suit searching through her bag for her ticket while holding up the queue behind her. Surrounding the image is a r...ARTV02222
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Potatoes Set Our Shipping Free Potatoes Give You Energy
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office James Haworth & Brother
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Agriculture. It depicts three dancing potato sailors set against a blue background. One in the foreground is larger than the others and has HM...ARTV03463
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Pressure & load tables for motor car types
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War pamplet with the pressure and load tables for motor car tyres.ARTV05204
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Put Out Rags for Salvage or Sell Them to a Dealer
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Henry Hildesley Ltd
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of recycling rags. The poster encourages people to put out their rags for salvage, or to sell to a dealer for recycling. The poster highligh...ARTV03383
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Put the idea in the suggestion box
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Maker: Glasscock, R H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : MINISTRY OF AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION, 1945. (BRITISH : E.S. & A ROBINSON FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFF Ministry for Aircraft Production E.S. & A Robinson
During the Second World War, ordinary citizens could contribute ideas through a government suggestion box system. This enabled all people, who may have been involved in various aspects of war work or ...ARTV01586
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RAF in action
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Information Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting an exhibition about the Royal Air Force and their role in the war. This exhibition was organised by the Ministry of Information and toured around not just the...ARTV02279
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Save coal, save gas, save electricity, save parrafin: Save fuel for battle
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Fuel and Power promoting fuel savings. This poster is one of the 'save fuel for battle' series. With the cost of the war mounting as the years...ARTV07144
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Save Every Scrap for More Munitions
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Hubners Ltd
During the Second World War there was a great shortage of many raw materials on the home front. Many items were being used for war-related industry, much of areas such as South East Asia were unable t...ARTV03389
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Save Fuel for Battle: The Fuel Situation and You
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War proclamation-style poster encouraging families to economise their use of energy with regards to activities that use up coal. Throughout the Second World War, governments aroun...ARTV02035
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Save Fuel to Make Munitions for Battle: The Wife Who Squandered the Electricity
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Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office James Haworth & Brother
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of using fuel economically. The poster is one of a campaign featuring humorous cartoons by Henry Bateman that involve a scenario with a cent...ARTV02026
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Save fuel to speed victory
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Maker: Unknown Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster promoting fuel savings. The title runs from the upper left corner to the lower right of the poster, and is printed in red ink. A lump of black coal is depicted in the ...ARTV10085
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Saving life at sea exhibition
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Maker: Osmond, Edward H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Information Chromoworks Ltd
During the Second World War, the British Ministry of Information created or commissioned exhibitions to boost morale, and spread knowledge about war-related subjects, such as the role of other Allied ...ARTV02289
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Savings are like the best books
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office James Haworth & Brother
British Second World War poster issued by the National Savings Committee, London, encouraging savings. During the Second World War, the Government endorsed and advocated war savings as a device to sti...ARTV10060
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See How Your Salvage Helps a Bomber
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
During the Second World War, to lighten the pressures of production for civil resources and thus allow greater resources to be pulled into war-related production, most governments around the world put...ARTV03407