Christmas on Ward 26, 1916 during World War I
This photograph shows a view of patients and staff of Ward 26, 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. The photograph was taken at some time in December 1916 and documents the Christmas Celebrations for the p... More
Stand by! A campaign of comradeship.
Membership campaign poster for the Girls Division of the New York War Camp Community Service showing a painting by Albert Herter of Liberty standing behind a soldier and helping him hold up the American flag.
Ocean liners: Rotor - Mauretania
Photograph of a completed low pressure rotor with workmen to indicate scale on the 'Mauretania'...RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside. ..Maufactured by Wallsend Slipway & Engi... More
I Summon You to Comradeship in the Red Cross
Harrison Fisher (American, Brooklyn, New York 1877–1934 New York) Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
I summon you to the comradeship - Woodrow Wilson Answer the Red Cross ...
Poster showing a portrait of Woodrow Wilson. Public domain reproduction of World War One war bonds advertisement propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"I summon you to comradeship in the Red Cross" - Woodrow Wilson / Harr...
Poster showing a young woman clutching an American flag as she calls out, with Red Cross symbol and U.S. Capitol in background. Copyright American Red Cross.
Rifle Club coat of arms
This is a photograph of the Local Rifle Club in Washington, UK. The Photograph was taken at some point in the 1970's...Reference: 5417/470/2..This collection of images has been assembled in support of the Washi... More
Image 27 from a photograph album of presentations to shipyard workers,...
Taken from the Joseph L. Thompson & Sons Ltd, shipbuilders, Sunderland Collection, c1960s - c1981...Reference no. DS.JLT/6/6 (image 27)..This photograph was selected by Andy Martin as part of the 'Uncovering Ar... More
Rough turning the shell body during World War I
Rough turning the shell body at the National Projectile Factory, Birtley 14 June 1916 (TWAM ref. 1027/271)...These images belong to an album of photographs taken in the National Projectile Factory, Birtley (nea... More
Long-serving employees at Readhead's shipyard
Group photograph of long-serving employees at the shipyard of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields, c1938 (TWAM ref. DS.RDD/5/7/5)...This set celebrates the achievements of the shipyard of John Readhead & So... More
Greeting Sunderland's FA Cup winning team, 1937
John Grantham greets the FA Cup winning Sunderland team at Newcastle Central Station on their return from Wembley, 3 May 1937 (TWAM ref. DF.GRA/5/2). Captain Raich Carter is holding the Cup...These images belon... More
School play. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Children performing in a school play at the Royal Victoria School for the Blind, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1982 (TWAM ref. E.NC18/24). Possibly a Nativity performance (is that a donkey I can see in the background?).... More
Opening of Washington Liberal Club
This is a photograph of the opening of Washington Liberal Club by David Steele. This photograph was taken at some point in the 1970's. ..Reference: 5417/326/1..This collection of images has been assembled in su... More
Early automobiles - Charabanc Outing, England
July 1924. Children from Sunderland School for the blind going on an excursion to the hayfields. The charabanc is parked outside the Central Library and Museum in Sunderland. Many of the children had never been... More
Hawthorn Leslie shipbuilders playing bowls
Members of the shipbuilding team taking part in a bowls match between HMS Kelly and Hawthorn Leslie, c1940 (TWAM ref 2931 unlisted)...This image is taken from an album produced by the world famous shipbuilding ... More
Craftsmen at work. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
This photograph shows craftsmen at work at the Hawthorn Leslie shipyard, Hebburn, c1960s...Reference: 2931-43-19..This image is taken from an album produced by the world famous shipbuilding and engineering firm... More
Working Out. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
William Alfred Cocks of Ryton [1892-1971] Collection..Here are some boys taking part in physical exercises at the Boys Club, run from Cocks' own home. nd [1910] ..William A Cocks of 18, St Mary's Terrace, Ryton... More
Rough facing coat of arms during World War I
Rough face and rough radius at the National Projectile Factory, Birtley, 14 June 1916 (TWAM ref. 1027/271)...These images belong to an album of photographs taken in the National Projectile Factory, Birtley (nea... More
Galley on the tanker 'Aluco', shipbuilding
Galley on the tanker ‘Aluco’, October 1959 (TWAM ref. DS.JLT/4/PH/1/695/11/35). She was launched at the North Sands shipyard of J.L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland on 23 April 1959...This set celebrates the achiev... More
'Vishva Pallav' afloat after launch
View of 'Vishva Pallav' afloat on the River Wear after launch at the Deptford Yard of Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd, 3 March 1980 (TWAM ref. DS.DOX/4/PH/3/11)...Tyne & Wear Archives is proud to present a selectio... More
"I summon you to comradeship in the Red Cross" - Woodrow Wilson / Harr...
Poster showing a young woman clutching an American flag as she calls out, with Red Cross symbol and U.S. Capitol in background. Copyright American Red Cross.
Bartram & Sons annual sports day
This is a photograph of a group of children at an annual sports day organised by Bartram & Sons Ltd, Sunderland, c1962...Image reference: DS.BM/5/5/1..This image is part of a small selection of photographs from... More
Working on a new ship at Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd
Reference: DS.JLT-5-3-8-1..This image has been taken from the Joseph L Thompson & Sons Ltd shipbuilders’ collection. The photographs, taken at the Sunderland Based Shipyard were used in the publicity campaign '... More
Elswick Works cricket team, shipbuilding
Elswick Works Cricket XI, 1891 (TWAM ref. 1027/377)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also a very apt description... More
The tanker 'Tynefield' ready for launch
Aerial view of the tanker 'Tynefield' ready for launch from the shipyard of Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn, 25 March 1952 (TWAM ref. 2931/43)...This image is taken from an album produced by the world famous shipbuild... More
Welcome to their Majesties
This is a photograph of Shipyard workers standing beside a sign reading 'Welcome to their Majesties' and welcoming King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the shipyard of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields, ... More
Shipyard of William Doxford & Sons Ltd, Sunderland
This is a Photograph of King George V leaving Doxfords shipyard, Pallion, 15 June 1917...Reference: DS.DOX/6/14/1/3..On 22 November Prince William will be visiting Sunderland and South Tyneside to take part in ... More
Children from Sunderland’s School for the Blind with a selection of wa...
When the First World War began Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery had been established for 68 years. The Director in 1914 was the formidable J. A. Charlton Deas who is remembered principally for his pioneering w... More