Advertising Collection (#100)

Beverley Nichols, 1937. Artist: Beverley Nichols
Beverley Nichols (1898-1983), author, playwright, journalist, composer, and public speaker, 1937. Cigarette card 25 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Compton Mackenzie, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Compton Mackenzie OBE (1883-1972), writer of fiction, biography, histories and memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur and lifelong Scottish nationalist, 1937

Commander Stephen King-Hall, 1937
Commander Stephen King-Hall (1893-1966), author, playwright and broadcaster, 1937. Cigarette card 20 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Margaret Kennedy, 1937
Margaret Kennedy (1896-1967), English novelist and playwright, 1937. Cigarette card 19 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Francis Brett Young, 1937
Francis Brett Young (1884-1954), English novelist, poet, playwright, and composer, 1937. Cigarette card 40 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Sheila Kaye-Smith, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Sheila Kaye-Smith (1887-1956), English writer, 1937. Cigarette card 18 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Rebbecca West, 1937. Artist: Cicely Isabel Fairfield
Dame Cicely Isabel Fairfield DBE (1892-1983), known as Rebecca West, British author, journalist, literary critic and travel writer, 1937

Hugh Walpole, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, CBE (1884-1941), New Zealand born English novelist, 1937. Cigarette card 36 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Annies Swan, 1937
Annies Swan CBE (1859-1943), Scottish journalist, novelist, story writer and public speaker, 1937. Cigarette card 35 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

GB Stern, 1937
GB Stern (1890-1973), novelist, critic, journalist, essayist and playwright, 1937. Cigarette card 34 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Lady Eleanor Smith, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Lady Eleanor Smith (1902-1945), English writer, 1937. Cigarette card 33 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

R. C. Sherriff, 1937
RC Sherriff FSA, FRSL (1896-1975), English writer best known for his play Journeys End, 1937, playwright and author, 1937

Storm Jameson, 1937
Margaret Storm Jameson (1891-1986), English journalist and author, known for her novels and reviews, 1937. Cigarette card 17 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

ASM Hutchinson, 1937. Artists: Unknown, Arthur Stuart-Menteth Hutchinson
Arthur Stuart-Menteth Hutchinson (1879-1971), novelist and editor of the Daily Graphic, 1937. Cigarette card 15 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Ian Hay (Major John Hay Beith), 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Major General John Hay Beith, CBE (1876-1952), British schoolmaster and soldier, best remembered as a novelist, playwright, essayist and historian who wrote under the pen name Ian Hay, 1937

AP Herbert, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
AP Herbert (1890-1971), novelist and humorist, 1937. Cigarette card 14 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Elinor Glyn, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Elinor Glyn (1864-1943), British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction, 1937. Cigarette card 12 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Sir Philip Gibbs, 1937
Sir Philip Gibbs, (1877-1962), English journalist and prolific author of books who served as one of five official British reporters during the First World War, 1937

Advertisement for Salt Regal tonic, 1890. A print from The Graphic, 12 July 1890

Advertisement for Cadburys Cocoa, 1890. A print from The Graphic, 5 July 1890

Sapper (Lt-Col Cyril McNeile), 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Herman Cyril McNeile, MC (1888-1937), 1937. Commonly known as Cyril McNeile and published under the name HC McNeile or the pseudonym Sapper, he was a British soldier and author

John Drinkwater, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
John Drinkwater (1882-1937), poet, dramatist, and biographer, 1937. Cigarette card 10 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

San Rafael Street, Havana, Cuba, c1910. [Edicion Jordi]

Pitmans Metropolitan School, 1906. An advert for Pitmans Metropolitan School, London. From The Tatler Volume 21 [The Tatler, London, 1906]

Whats A Whisper?, 1906. Artist: Philip William May
Whats A Whisper?, 1906. A gentleman ordering a Whisper from a barmaid. A Whisper is a cocktail which mixes whisky and Perrier water. After a cartoon by Phil May (1864?1903)

Curtain Up On Mr. Therm, 1951. An advert for The Gas Coucil. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Come to the Fair, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain. A Festival Council brought together a team of designers

Advert for Cow & Gate Ltd. 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Advert for Benedict processed peas, 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Hotel Richmond, Augusta, Georgia, 1943. From a postcard produced by Curt Teich & Co. 1943

Thildren as a Picador and a Matador, c. 1910s
An advertising card for Parfumerie Martial featuring two children as a Picador and a Matador

King Philip VI (1293-1350), King of France. Philip VI (1293-1350), called the Fortunate and of Valois, was the first French King of the House of Valois. He reigned from 1328 until his death

Henry M. Stanley, Handbill from Lecture Tour in America, At age 31 discovered Dr. Livingstone in Afric
Henry M.Stanley, Handbill from Lecture Tour in America, At age 31 discovered Dr.Livingstone in Africa. Illustration From The Strand Magazine January-June 1891

The Palace Review, late 19th or early 20th century. Some of the chorus who will be seen on Monday, September 25

Advertisement for Provost Oats, 1901. A print from The Illustrated London News, 23 February 1901

The Old Palace, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, c1900s. Artist: Gilette
The Old Palace, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, c1900s. Santa Fes Palace of the Governors was built by the Spanish in 1610. It is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States

Singer Gazelle convertible, Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey, c1956-c1963. The Gazelle was produced in a two-door convertible version from 1956 until 1963

The new Singer Gazelle 1. 5 litre convertible, c1956-c1958
The new Singer Gazelle 1.5 litre convertible, c1956-c1958. The Gazelle was produced in a two-door convertible version from 1956 until 1963

Advert for Foots wheelchairs, 1910. A print from The Sphere, 21st May 1910

Advert for Reid Bros, Sporting Tailors & Breeches Makers
Advert for Reid Bros, sporting tailors and breeches makers, 1910. A print from Black & White, 21st May 1910

Advertisement for Brookes Monkey Brand Soap, 1887. A print from The Illustrated London News, 2nd April 1887

Advert for Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, London, 1887. A print from The Illustrated London News, 12th March 1887

Advert for Beechams Pills, 1887. The pills were first introduced by Thomas Beecham in the early 1840s. A laxative, they were marketed as a cure for a whole multitude of ailments

Adams Express Company advertisement, c1860s (1954). A train typical of the period when the the Reno Brothers outlaw gang operated in the Midwest, just after the end of the Civil War

Poster for the 1936 Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Artist: Ludwig Hohlwein
Poster for the 1936 Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I, Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg, 1936

An advertisement for Heal and Sons bedroom furniture, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 60 (London, 15th March 1898)

Dunlop advertisment, 1923. A print from The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923

Mr Pickwick, from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1912. Illustration used in an advertisment for the book, sold by the Nelson Library, 1912

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Travel back in time with vintage advertising posters. 🌍✨ From the picturesque Cornwall to the charming Aberdeen, these iconic posters captured the essence of their destinations. Step into 1938 and embark on a journey through Cornwall's breathtaking landscapes with the GWR poster. In the 1950s, lace up your hiking boots for Downland Rambles and explore the scenic beauty of Britain's countryside. Transport yourself to Valencia's historic centre where old wall advertisements tell tales of Spain's vibrant Comunidad Valenciana. Take a trip down memory lane as we delve into entertainment history with Gilbert & Sullivan's H. M. S. Pinafore, first produced in 1878. Sail away with this timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences today. Relive nostalgic British holidays from the 1950s at Butlins, where families enjoyed endless fun and laughter together. The Vale of Aylesbury beckons you with its enchanting charm depicted by artist Rex Whistler in 1933 – an invitation to discover nature's wonders. Join a sailor on his quest for relaxation as he enjoys his Players Please cigarette break in 1955 – a moment frozen in time that reflects popular culture during that era. Hop aboard Weston-super-Mare’s BR poster from 1948-1965 and experience seaside delights like no other. And let us not forget Cheltenham Races' thrilling atmosphere showcased by their captivating poster from 1936 – an invitation for adrenaline-fueled excitement. Finally, witness railway workers manually operating trains as British Railways takes center stage in another remarkable piece of artistry. Advertising has always been more than just promotion; it is an artistic expression that captures our imagination and transports us to different times and places.