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"Breaking Boundaries: From Dry Stone Walling to World Records" The art of dry stone walling stands strong, breaking through the test of time

Background imageBreaking Collection: Garibaldis troopers breaking wild horses (colour litho)

Garibaldis troopers breaking wild horses (colour litho)
2797664 Garibaldis troopers breaking wild horses (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garibaldis troopers breaking wild horses)

Background imageBreaking Collection: Illustration, Fisherman about to fall into the water

Illustration, Fisherman about to fall into the water. first published 1838

Background imageBreaking Collection: Fatal Wreck of Her Majestys Steamer 'Birkenhead, 'and Large Loss of Life (engraving)

Fatal Wreck of Her Majestys Steamer "Birkenhead, "and Large Loss of Life (engraving)
1607393 Fatal Wreck of Her Majestys Steamer " Birkenhead, " and Large Loss of Life (engraving) by English School

Background imageBreaking Collection: Iron Shipbuilding-Taylersons Patent (engraving)

Iron Shipbuilding-Taylersons Patent (engraving)
1609747 Iron Shipbuilding-Taylersons Patent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron Shipbuilding-Taylersons Patent)

Background imageBreaking Collection: Submarine Electric Telegraph between Newfoundland and Cape Breton (engraving)

Submarine Electric Telegraph between Newfoundland and Cape Breton (engraving)
1608263 Submarine Electric Telegraph between Newfoundland and Cape Breton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBreaking Collection: A Night Scene on the Nile, near the Mouth of the Cairo Canal, during the Festival of Gebr-El-Haleeg

A Night Scene on the Nile, near the Mouth of the Cairo Canal, during the Festival of Gebr-El-Haleeg
1587907 A Night Scene on the Nile, near the Mouth of the Cairo Canal, during the Festival of Gebr-El-Haleeg, or breaking the Canal (engraving) by English School

Background imageBreaking Collection: America - The Boston Tea Party

America - The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 16th 1773. 6 December 1773

Background imageBreaking Collection: Convicts breaking up 'The York'Hulk, by Torchlight, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)

Convicts breaking up "The York"Hulk, by Torchlight, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1618919 Convicts breaking up " The York" Hulk, by Torchlight, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by English School

Background imageBreaking Collection: Breaking up of the Austrian Military Bridge near Doboj (engraving)

Breaking up of the Austrian Military Bridge near Doboj (engraving)
1621616 Breaking up of the Austrian Military Bridge near Doboj (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking up of the Austrian Military Bridge near Doboj)

Background imageBreaking Collection: Derby-Miller racing car breaking records, France

Derby-Miller racing car breaking records, France
The Derby-Miller racing car breaking records at Linas-Montlhery, France, from a drawing by F Gordon Crosby. 20th century

Background imageBreaking Collection: Rudolf Caracciola during record-breaking run

Rudolf Caracciola during record-breaking run
Rudolf Caracciola during a record-breaking run in a Mercedes-Benz. 20th century

Background imageBreaking Collection: Hans von Stuck breaking the World Hour Record, Avus

Hans von Stuck breaking the World Hour Record, Avus
Hans von Stuck breaking the World Hour Record on the Avus Track. 1934

Background imageBreaking Collection: The Annual Blessing of the Neva Waters on the Breaking-up of the Ice

The Annual Blessing of the Neva Waters on the Breaking-up of the Ice, the Ceremony before the Czar outside the Winter
1629294 The Annual Blessing of the Neva Waters on the Breaking-up of the Ice, the Ceremony before the Czar outside the Winter Palace, St Petersburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBreaking Collection: Malcolm Campbell in Bluebird, Land Speed Record

Malcolm Campbell in Bluebird, Land Speed Record
Malcolm Campbell in Bluebird, breaking the Land Speed Record at Daytona Beach, USA. 1931

Background imageBreaking Collection: Cartoon, The Irish Church Bill, 1833

Cartoon, The Irish Church Bill, 1833. Date: 1833

Background imageBreaking Collection: Ballast-heavers 1850s

Ballast-heavers 1850s
Ballast-heavers or also named as mudlarks at work, labourers dredging the River Thames for the opportunity of finding something valuable amongst the mud

Background imageBreaking Collection: The Loss of the 'Jeannette', on the March after leaving the Ship, breaking up Camp (engraving)

The Loss of the "Jeannette", on the March after leaving the Ship, breaking up Camp (engraving)
1060889 The Loss of the " Jeannette", on the March after leaving the Ship, breaking up Camp (engraving) by Macquoid

Background imageBreaking Collection: The Expulsion of the Jesuits from France (engraving)

The Expulsion of the Jesuits from France (engraving)
1060104 The Expulsion of the Jesuits from France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expulsion of the Jesuits from France)

Background imageBreaking Collection: A Critical Moment by Alfred Schwarz

A Critical Moment by Alfred Schwarz - a woman runs her bicycle (no doubt a Christmas present) into a table, breaking some crockery. circa 1898

Background imageBreaking Collection: A Serious Mishap on the Journey, the Sledge breaking through the Ice near Cape Cecil Harmsworth

A Serious Mishap on the Journey, the Sledge breaking through the Ice near Cape Cecil Harmsworth (litho)
1042525 A Serious Mishap on the Journey, the Sledge breaking through the Ice near Cape Cecil Harmsworth (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBreaking Collection: A young woman daydreaming

A young woman daydreaming, kicks over a basket of eggs, which break on the floor. early 19th century

Background imageBreaking Collection: The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon (litho)

The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon (litho)
1038705 The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon)

Background imageBreaking Collection: Indigo Cultivation in Tirhoot, Bengal (engraving)

Indigo Cultivation in Tirhoot, Bengal (engraving)
1037617 Indigo Cultivation in Tirhoot, Bengal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigo Cultivation in Tirhoot, Bengal)

Background imageBreaking Collection: Postcard booklet, seawall at Galveston, Texas, USA

Postcard booklet, seawall at Galveston, Texas, USA, with waves breaking near the Crystal Palace. Date: 1942

Background imageBreaking Collection: Cartoon - Going down to a watering place

Cartoon - Going down to a watering place, for the benefit of Bathing. early 19th century

Background imageBreaking Collection: Window broken by suffragettes

Window broken by suffragettes 1912

Background imageBreaking Collection: Technical Education for Dairymaids, a Cheese and Butter Making School (engraving)

Technical Education for Dairymaids, a Cheese and Butter Making School (engraving)
1047907 Technical Education for Dairymaids, a Cheese and Butter Making School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Technical Education for Dairymaids)

Background imageBreaking Collection: How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving)

How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving)
1056638 How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Faint Heart won Fair Lady)

Background imageBreaking Collection: An Old Fashioned Christmas (chromolitho)

An Old Fashioned Christmas (chromolitho)
1046839 An Old Fashioned Christmas (chromolitho) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Fashioned Christmas)

Background imageBreaking Collection: The Relief of Ekowe, breaking up Laager, Morning of 30 March (engraving)

The Relief of Ekowe, breaking up Laager, Morning of 30 March (engraving)
1058892 The Relief of Ekowe, breaking up Laager, Morning of 30 March (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Ekowe, breaking up Laager)

Background imageBreaking Collection: And All the Choral Waters Sang, 1902 (oil on canvas)

And All the Choral Waters Sang, 1902 (oil on canvas)
6198858 And All the Choral Waters Sang, 1902 (oil on canvas) by McTaggart, William (1835-1910); 165x225 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageBreaking Collection: River Landscape with a Nymph Plucking a Branch from a Bleeding Tree (oil on canvas)

River Landscape with a Nymph Plucking a Branch from a Bleeding Tree (oil on canvas)
CH192296 River Landscape with a Nymph Plucking a Branch from a Bleeding Tree (oil on canvas) by Locatelli, Andrea (1695-1741); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Collection: Waves, 1912 (gouache & pencil on buff paper)

Waves, 1912 (gouache & pencil on buff paper)
CH376790 Waves, 1912 (gouache & pencil on buff paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 47x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Collection: Breaking the Ice (engraving)

Breaking the Ice (engraving)
1609664 Breaking the Ice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking the Ice. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 January 1859)

Background imageBreaking Collection: The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on Board the Great Eastern (engraving)

The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on Board the Great Eastern (engraving)
1610542 The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on Board the Great Eastern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBreaking Collection: Saved by a Dog (Colour Litho)

Saved by a Dog (Colour Litho)
2778341 Saved by a Dog (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saved by a dog. A young climber, forced to immobility by breaking his leg during an ascension)

Background imageBreaking Collection: The Unexpected Obstacle (Colour Litho)

The Unexpected Obstacle (Colour Litho)
2778222 The Unexpected Obstacle (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The unexpected obstacle)

Background imageBreaking Collection: In Turin, amid the fear of customers quietly sitting down to drink their drinks... (colour litho)

In Turin, amid the fear of customers quietly sitting down to drink their drinks... (colour litho)
2778071 In Turin, amid the fear of customers quietly sitting down to drink their drinks... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Turin)

Background imageBreaking Collection: The Serious Riots In Cerignola (Foggia), The Cavalry Scatters The Riot Peasants (colour litho)

The Serious Riots In Cerignola (Foggia), The Cavalry Scatters The Riot Peasants (colour litho)
2798778 The Serious Riots In Cerignola (Foggia), The Cavalry Scatters The Riot Peasants (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBreaking Collection: The dramas of the earth, ten boys swallowed by the ice of a pond on which they skated

The dramas of the earth, ten boys swallowed by the ice of a pond on which they skated, in Hungary (colour litho)
2815395 The dramas of the earth, ten boys swallowed by the ice of a pond on which they skated, in Hungary (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBreaking Collection: Girls school torn apart during class by an angry bull penetrated in the school itself (colour litho)

Girls school torn apart during class by an angry bull penetrated in the school itself (colour litho)
2815351 Girls school torn apart during class by an angry bull penetrated in the school itself (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBreaking Collection: Cut in two! (colour litho)

Cut in two! (colour litho)
2778227 Cut in two! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cut in two! During a storm in the Bay of Biscay)

Background imageBreaking Collection: Big game hunting in a French village (Colour Litho)

Big game hunting in a French village (Colour Litho)
2777907 Big game hunting in a French village (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Big game hunting in a French village)

Background imageBreaking Collection: An Energumen in the Temple of Temi (Colour Litho)

An Energumen in the Temple of Temi (Colour Litho)
2777765 An Energumen in the Temple of Temi (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An enthusiast in the temple of Temi)

Background imageBreaking Collection: Interior view of a Scutch Mill, Plate V of The Linen Manufactory of Ireland

Interior view of a Scutch Mill, Plate V of The Linen Manufactory of Ireland
2836276 Interior view of a Scutch Mill, Plate V of The Linen Manufactory of Ireland, 1791 (coloured engraving), by Hincks, William (1752-1797); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageBreaking Collection: The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving)

The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving)
1275200 The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBreaking Collection: The aqueduct (gravure)

The aqueduct (gravure)
3620930 The aqueduct (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The aqueduct. L aqueduc. Illustration for Les Confessions de Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Tallandier)

Background imageBreaking Collection: An exceptional fall (colour litho)

An exceptional fall (colour litho)
2783943 An exceptional fall (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional fall)



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"Breaking Boundaries: From Dry Stone Walling to World Records" The art of dry stone walling stands strong, breaking through the test of time. Harold Abrahams sprints into history, breaking records at the 1924 Olympics. Trebarwith Strand Beach reveals its wild beauty as crashing waves break upon the shore. Thrust SSC British breaks the sound barrier, pushing limits in land speed records. Stomy weather at Roker Lighthouse showcases nature's power as waves break against its sturdy walls. Step right up. A circus scene comes alive, where performers defy gravity and expectations are broken. Sir Malcolm Campbell fearlessly sits in Bluebird's cockpit, ready to break speed barriers once again in 1935. Madame Yevonde captures Lady Elizabeth Paget's elegance, a portrait that breaks conventions with artistic flair. H. M Bateman humorously depicts a man who dares to break tradition by drinking the band's champagne. The Schneider Trophy pushes aviation technology forward as daring pilots compete to break new airspeed records. Gandhi leads India towards freedom by breaking unjust laws - his peaceful civil disobedience inspires generations. Baba Beaton shines under Madame Yevonde's lens, her portrait breaking boundaries with avant-garde style. In a world full of limitations and restrictions, these moments remind us that sometimes it takes courage and determination to shatter barriers and make history.