Encourage Collection (page 16)

Lear / Nonsense / Whitehaven
There was an Old Man of Whitehaven, who danced a quadrille with a raven; But they said, Its absurd to encourage this bird! So they smashed that Old Man of Whitehaven

Children Racing Turtles at Hamburg Zoo, 1908
Illustration showing a group of children riding giant tortoises at Hagenbecks Zoological Gardens, Hamburg, 1908. Each of the jockeys is shown carrying a stick with a lettuce on the end to encourage

A Flight across the Herring Pool
Pitt and Dundas encourage the flight of Irish MPs across the Irish channel offering them places and sinecures. Colour Engraving. Isaac Robert Cruikshank (1789-1856). Published 20th June 1800

The Rotor Ship Buckau, 1924
Photograph of the experimental Rotor ship Buckau, on sea trials, 1924. Anton Flettner equipped the 680 ton schooner, Buckau, with two rotating cylindrical towers to test his Flettner rudder

Duck shooting with decoys, hoping they will encourage other ducks to alight on the water and be slaughtered

Runners i the Windermere Marathon in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Runners in the Windermere marathon in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Bathers, Circa 1860
Children at the seaside : a girl holds her nervous little sister, while others encourage her

Street Kids Enlisted
Poulbots famous street kids are enlisted to encourage you to give money for soldiers comforts

Leaflet Drop on Brussels
Allied aircraft drop leaflets on Brussels in order to encourage its citizens to trust in the ultimate defeat of Germany

French Arms Africa
The French encourage the peoples of their colonial empire to take up arms

Russia / 3rd International
Celebrations in Moscow to mark the Communist Third International (Comintern), founded to encourage world revolution

Spirits of the Bed
TCH OANG-KONG and TCH OANG-MOU the female and male spirits of the bedchamber, and especially the bed, who protect couples from malignant demons and encourage procreation

Learn from Flying Fish 2
Now that birds have taught mankind to fly, flying fish encourage him to combine the submarine and the aeroplane. Date: 1911

Duhesme at the Rhine
At the crossing of the Rhine, general Du Hesme grabs a drum and beats it to encourage his men, despite a counter-attack by the Austrians

Eclipse & Crucifixion
Dionysius the Areopagite, during a voyage to Egypt, sees a solar eclipse coinciding with the crucifixion of Jesus, and this encourages him to espouse the Christian faith Date: circa 33

Animals Board the Ark
NOAHs ARK - Noahs sons encourage the animal couples to board the Ark

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"Encourage: A Legacy of Courage and Determination" In the face of adversity, history has shown us countless individuals who embody the spirit of encouragement. From the Remember Belgium Poster that rallied support during World War I to The Schneider Trophy, which inspired aviation pioneers to push boundaries, these symbols remind us of our capacity for resilience. One such remarkable tale is that of Surgeon William Maillard, RN, who won the Victoria Cross at Candia. His selfless actions on the battlefield serve as a testament to human compassion and bravery. Similarly, Piper Laidlaw's heroic feat in winning the Victoria Cross on September 25th, 1915 showcases unwavering courage amidst chaos. The Ministry of Food's advert from 1940 serves as a powerful reminder that even in times of scarcity and uncertainty, unity can prevail. Corporal James Murray's engraving immortalizes his dedication to duty with the Connaught Rangers. Looking back further into ancient history brings us to Agamemnon's ambassadors urging Achilles to fight in Homer's epic tale. Their persuasive efforts highlight how encouragement can shape destinies and alter outcomes. Recruitment posters like Callot's evoke a sense of duty and patriotism during times of war while Digging For Victory campaigns during World War II exemplify collective effort towards sustenance amid scarcity. The Spanish Javelin Poster symbolizes strength and determination in sportsmanship - an embodiment not only limited to athletics but also applicable across various aspects of life. No discussion about encouragement would be complete without mentioning pivotal moments like The Charge of Scots Greys at Waterloo or British military medals - both representing valorous acts deserving recognition and admiration. These historical glimpses remind us that encouragement transcends time; it is a force capable not only inspiring individuals but also shaping nations. Let their stories ignite our own spirits as we strive for greatness today and encourage others along our journey towards a better tomorrow.