Difference Collection (page 6)

Group of children on a Balham street, SW London
Group of children standing in front of a house on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Girls with their dolls in Balham, SW London
Three girls with their dolls in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Happy group of wolf cubs, Mauritius
A happy group of wolf cubs on a sandy beach in Mauritius

Suffragette Deputation to Parliament Result. Womens Deputation to Parliament starts peacefully, then the police make arrests. Captioned, Oh what a Difference. Date: circa 1908

Tempora Mutantur! Militancy at Buckingham Palace, 1914&1915
The Bystander contrasts the militancy of demonstrating suffragettes outside Buckingham Palace in the summer of 1914, before the outbreak of World War One

The Hand of Friendship - British Tommy & Tirailleur Algerien
The Hand of Friendship - British Tommy and Tirailleur Algerien, c.1914. By Richard Caton Woodville, RI (1856-1927). Date: circa 1914

The difference between the rehearsal and the real thing, 1917
Satire by Shepperson on the absence of the General from the front line during World War One. Date: 1917

Black soldiers preparing food, Western Front, France, WW1
Black soldiers preparing food at a camp near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1917

Loyalty by George Studdy
Loyalty -- Bonzo shows his loyalty in his own inimitable way by putting dirty pawprints all over his masters clothes, while Chee-Kee the Pekingese sleeps in a top hat

Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph by George Studdy
Bonzo spoils a perfectly good photograph -- he scratches his ear at the critical moment and distorts Chee-Kees image. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Bonzo does the dirty work! by George Studdy
Bonzo does the dirty work! He does some parlour tricks with a sugar cube, but the Pekingese Chee-Kee gets the reward, and runs off with the cube

Black soldiers keeping warm, Western Front, France, WW1
Black soldiers keeping warm at a brazier in a camp near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1917

Comparative ranges of fighter aircraft by G. H. Davis
The speed and power of fighter craft during the Second World War: comparisons of range. RAF and German bomber escorts: the difference between cruising range and fighting range. Date: 1941

French and German contrasts, WW1
Postcard contrasting the French and German attitudes towards the enemy during the First World War -- German barbarity and French generosity. Date: 1914-1918

Nursery Rhymes -- Ride a Cock Horse
Nursery Rhymes. An unidentified one (above), showing a man with a brush running into another mans bedroom. Below is a scene illustrating Ride a Cock Horse, showing the fine lady on her white horse

Lady Arabellas Birthday Party -- Lady Arabella, mistaken for Betsy, is put into a cradle in the herdsmans cottage. Date: 1940

Brown female and colourful male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) standing together at edge of water

Average plant growth of the Earth
This pair of images contrasts average plant growth in 2002 to growth in 2008, revealing small interannual changes. The images are part of our series World of Change: Global Biosphere

The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index
This image shows the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), from November 1, 2007, to December 1, 2007, during autumn in the Northern Hemisphere

Parallax Diagram
An illustration showing how parallax allows astronomers to determine the distance of stars

Digital elevation model of the continents on Earth
The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) Global Digital Elevation Model. The GDEM was created by processing

Battle of the Schools - Idealism and Realism, illustration from the series
XJF397978 Battle of the Schools - Idealism and Realism, illustration from the series Fantaisies, published in Charivari, 24 April 1855 (litho) by Daumier

The Rebellion in the Sudan, with Baker Pashas Reinforcements: from Suez to Suakim
THE REBELLION IN THE SUDAN, WITH BAKER PASHAs REINFORCEMENTS: FROM SUEZ TO SUAKIM BY THE RED SEA, 1883: 1. A Turks Idea of a One-Finger Peg. 2. Our Red Sea Pilot. 3

a Difference of Taste from the Painting by Seymour Lucas, 1876
" a Difference of Taste" from the Painting by Seymour Lucas, 1876

Three male figures and one female figure standing on different coloured columns of various heights

Various shapes of leaves, illustration

Old keys

View of the tiled roofs of the historic centre, Breisach am Rhein, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Pacific Oysters -Crassostrea pacifica-, shells, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Coneptual image, connections, network

Various cacti, Mammillaria species and Golden Barrel Cacti or Mother-in-Laws Cushions -Echinocactus grusonii-

Cacti, Mammillaria species at the front, Golden Barrel Cacti or Mother-in-Laws Cushions -Echinocactus grusonii- at the back

Various cacti

An emancipated woman dreaming of the perfect husband
My Dream. An emancipated woman dreaming of a small, manageable, respectable husband! Date: circa 1920s

A Dog and a tiny kitten square off against each other
Silhouette - A Dog and a tiny kitten square off against each other. Date: circa 1930s

Emancipated woman shows off her strength
The strong emancipated woman shows off her strength; she balances on a barbell with two red Valentines Day hearts for weights while picking up a puppet-like little man by the scruff of the neck

Valentine admiration of emancipated woman
The strong emancipated woman on a red heart Valentines Day see-saw, crushes the puppet-like little man as she rises. Date: 1910s

Gentleman storming out of a meeting with the Taxman
Gentleman storming out of a meeting with a (rather odious and bureaucratic-looking Taxman - " And Thats That!" Date: circa 1940s

Musical Terms Up to Date - Adagio - very Slow! A pretty young girl sits expectantly, whilst her elderly suitor takes a LONG TIME to make his move! Date: circa 1905

Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900

Unlikely couple of physical differences - Hyeres, France
Souvenir of Hyeres - an unlikely couple from the commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur region in southeastern France. Date: 1896

Millionairess quizzes Lord on his wealth (and evident lack thereof, despite appearances!) American Millionairess - " And have you really got a Coronet

The tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton Girls School
The tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton School - an Independent Girls school near Bristol. Pictured are Mertyl Webb-Johnson (the shorter) and Mary Feaver (the taller)

Nilometer, remains of ancient device for measuring annual inundation of the Nile. Annual flooding vitally important to Egypt as it governed fertility of soil

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist. On table are two of his inventions, the Voltaic pile (wet battery) on left, and electrophorus

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Difference engine for calculation of log tables, and Analytical engine. Wood engraving published London 1871

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. His difference engine, a prototype calculating machine

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"Differences Unveiled: A Glimpse into the Marvels of Diversity" Witnessing the African Wild Dog pack gracefully passing in front of a majestic African elephant, we are reminded of the beauty that lies within differences. On Christmas Day in the Workhouse, contrasting realities merge, highlighting how our experiences shape our perception of difference. Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux reveals that love transcends boundaries and celebrates the uniqueness found in every relationship. Breaking gender norms, female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses showcase how breaking stereotypes can lead to empowerment and equality. Primate skulls exhibit nature's intricate variations, reminding us that even among species, differences exist as a testament to evolution's creativity. The Titanic panoramic image captures both grandeur and tragedy—a reminder that even monumental events can be shaped by subtle differences in circumstance. Magnified under a microscope, different snowflakes reveal their unique sizes and patterns—an exquisite display showcasing nature's artistry through diversity. Princess Helena's wedding day exemplifies how cultural traditions intertwine with personal choices—celebrating individuality amidst societal expectations. HOGARTH / THE BENCH portrays diverse characters sharing a common space—a reflection on society's tapestry woven from countless unique stories. Girls with their books in Balham, SW London demonstrate how education bridges gaps between backgrounds—empowering individuals to embrace their differences while pursuing knowledge together. Watching the tape or watching the wheel - what is the difference? It prompts us to question whether it is merely observing or actively participating that truly sets us apart.