Chain Collection (page 2)

Convict Ship
circa 1870: Convicts on a ship bound for Botany Bay, Australia. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

A Buddhist monk rings a prayer bell during the full moon celebrations, Bodhnath stupa, Bodhnath, Nepal, Asia

LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine
The motor steam fire engine with independent pumping and propelling engines was developed later than the Merryweather Fire King self-propelled steam engine

Bone-Shaker Bike C1830
It has pedals, but no chain, and no pneumatic tyres - hard work to propel, and hard on the seat... Date: circa 1830

Great Crane at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London
The Great Crane at the Arsenal, Woolwich, south east London, used to lift sections of large guns

Reginald Malby, photographer
Reginald Malby (1882-1924), official photographer to the Royal Horticultural Society. Seen here in a head and shoulders portrait with a pipe in his mouth

Kenneth Kendall (b 1924), retired British broadcaster. He worked for many years as a newsreader for the BBC and other channels, and also hosted the game show Treasure Hunt for Channel 4 (1982-1989)

New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure
The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure. Cartoon by William Heath Robinson

Cossack Trousers 1820
Furry top hat, cut-away coat with long narrow tails, fawn colour cossack trousers, red under-waiscoat, shawl waistcoat, fob ribbon, watch seals & chain & tie-pin

Henry Viii / Players / 21 / 50
KING HENRY VIII OF ENGLAND Reigned 1509 - 1547

Old fishing boat, Barmouth Harbour, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Keflavik on Reykjanes peninsula, monument with anchor in the harbour. europe, northern europe, iceland, august

Buffoons in a Village, 1857. Artist: Francois Nicolas Riss
Buffoons in a Village, 1857. Riss, Francois Nicolas (1804-1886). Found in the collection of the State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

Relief from mausoleum of Hercules chaining Cerberus, c2nd century. Trier Museum

Hugh Gibson & James Eastwood on their 1911 Bradbury motorcyc
Hugh Gibson & James Eastwood, record holders, on their 1911 3.5 H.P. Bradbury Chain Drive motorcycle & sidecar in Ireland in 1911

Millicent Duncan, early woman police officer
Millicent Duncan, an early woman police officer. Date: 1910s

Firefighters with motor fire engine, Whitefriars MFB
Firefighters with a motor fire engine, Whitefriars MFB (Metropolitan Fire Brigade)

WOMEN MARINES, 1943. Corporal Essie Lucas and Jean Ayers of the US Marine Corps Womens Reserve working on an engine at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Photograph, 1943

Robert E. Lee with eldest son and aide
Portrait of General Robert E. Lee (center) and his aides-de-camp, Major General George Washington Custis Lee (left), who is his eldest son, and Colonel Walter Taylor (right). circa 1865

View from Piz Gloria, Mt. Schilthorn, Muerren, Canton Bern, Switzerland, Europe

The Harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1911
In the foreground two boys are standing and talking with the harbour behind them. In the middle of the picture, with the pale coloured roof, is the Sloop Inn. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

As American Goes, So Goes the World. American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1953
CIVIL RIGHTS CARTOON, 1953. As American Goes, So Goes the World. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1953, on the emphasis in President Eisenhowers inauguration speech on the importance of

Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas)
7062918 Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas) by Cagnacci, Guido (1601-63); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Draycott, Cotswold village, Edith Hodgkins, milkmaid
Draycott, Cotswold village, Edith Hodgkins (later Mrs Brown), milkmaid. Date: 1916

Dreyfus case - M. Reinach and the electors - Cover of satirical magazine "
XEE4156835 Dreyfus case - M. Reinach and the electors - Cover of satirical magazine " Le Lire" representing Joseph Reinach (1856-1921)

Gatehouse of the Bishops Palace in Wells, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Medieval Arms And Armor
Engraving shows two examples of medieval armor, on the left is a specimen from the late 13th and early 14th Century as depicted on the arms of Hugh of Chatillon which includes a broigne

Mr. Alderman Owden, the new Lord Mayor of London, illustration from The Illustrated
XJF488944 Mr. Alderman Owden, the new Lord Mayor of London, illustration from The Illustrated London News, 1877 (engraving) by English School

Plan of the chain across the Hudson River at Fort Montgomery
REVOLUTIONAY WAR PLAN. Plan of the chain across the Hudson River at Fort Montgomery

Great Britain, England, Suffolk, Lowestoft, fishing trawlers at quays

PROMETHEUS. Prometheus and the ocean nymphs. Line engraving, 19th century, after a sculpture by Eduard Muller

Mont Blanc, the chain from La Flegere, Chamonix Valley, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Mont Blanc, the chain from La Flegere, Chamonix Valley, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Elderly woman in front of a Welsh dresser, Mid Wales
An elderly woman in Victorian style costume sitting in front of a Welsh dresser, Mid Wales. The dresser contains family photographs and crockery

Dancing bears in the High Street, Crickhowell, Mid Wales
Two dancing bears and their owners, and several interested spectators, in the High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Man under coal weighing machine, Llanerch Colliery
A smartly dressed man (Herbert Saunders) standing under a coal weighing machine at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Boy dragging coal wagon with harness and chain in mine
A boy with a harness and chain between his legs drags a heavy coal truck along a low underground passage in a mine at Halifax, Yorkshire

Howard Johnsons Restaurant, Saratoga Springs, New York on route 9, America

Sir Walter Macarthur Allen (1870-1943), Commander in Chief of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary (MSC). Portrait photograph by Hay Wrightson

The Famous Dolma Maker, Constantinople
A Famous Dolma maker. Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions. The stuffing may or may not include meat

England / Sandwich 1940S
The Toll Bridge and Barbican, Sandwich, Kent, England. The Barbican is one of a chain of block-houses, set up in the reign of Henry VIII in about 1539 to guard the River Stour

Bulldog on a Chain
A sturdy bulldog on a chain lead

Rudyard Kipling / Spy
English writer, Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)

Knights Templar / Effigy
A effigy of Geoffrey de Magnaville Earl of Essex & Templar Knight

Zola / Nadar Photo
EMILE ZOLA French novelist

Ts Eliot / Anon Photo
T.S.ELIOT American-born writer, photographed in his early twenties

Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall. Wielding "saucepan lids", sickle and chain

Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966815 Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unbreakable links: The fascinating world of chains" From the awe-inspiring engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to the tragic fate of Anne Boleyn, chains have played a significant role throughout history. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, stands proudly before the launching chains of his masterpiece, the Great Eastern. These massive chains symbolize his unwavering determination and innovation in revolutionizing transportation. In another era, Anne Boleyn's life was entangled with players and secrets. Her story remains shrouded in mystery as she became a pawn in a deadly game of power and betrayal. Traveling across continents to New York City's bustling streets, we find ourselves at Horn & Hardart Automat. This iconic eatery served up meals behind glass doors operated by intricate chain systems - an innovative concept that delighted patrons for decades. Meanwhile, Fabritius' famous painting "The Goldfinch" captures our attention with its delicate depiction of a tiny bird perched on a chain. A metaphorical representation reminding us that even fragile things can be bound by unseen forces. Shifting gears to Shakespearean drama, Richard III takes center stage alongside talented players who bring this captivating tale to life. Chains serve as symbolic props representing both physical restraint and emotional bondage within this gripping tragedy. Stepping into 1963, Sobranie cigarettes advertisement catches our eye with its sleek design featuring elegant women adorned with luxurious gold chains - an alluring image enticing consumers through glamour and sophistication. Venturing into London's vibrant Spitalfields district reveals a busy street scene where people from diverse backgrounds intermingle like interconnected links in society's chain - each contributing their unique stories to create a rich tapestry of culture. Amidst all these human connections lies the unbreakable bond between man and dog. Yellow Chocolate & Black Labrador Dogs embody loyalty as they faithfully accompany their owners through life, their leashes forming a tangible connection between species.