Hook Collection (page 25)

Woman moors boat at Geldeston
Picturesque scene showing a woman using a boat hook to moor a boat on the Norfolk Broads in East Anglia during the 1930s

Poster advertising Miss Hook of Holland, an English musical comedy by Henry Dallas and Louis Casson, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London. The stars were Harry Grattan and isabel Jay

Lear / Nonsense / Wales
There was a Young Lady of Wales, who caught a large fish without scales; When she lifted her hook, she exclaimed, Only look! that ecstatic Young Lady of Wales

Lear / Nonsense / Man North
There was an Old Man of the North, who fell into a basin of broth; But a laudable cook, fished him out with a hook, which saved that Old Man of the North

On the Nose! - a mosquito hits the jackpot when encountering a fine hooter

Number Engaged by Fleming Williams
Pencil drawing by Fleming Williams showing two office workers engaged in a kiss while a telephone, in the foreground, rings off the hook

Charles Laughton as Captain Hook
Charles Laughton playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan at the London Palladium. Elsa Lanchester, his wife, was Peter

G H Hirst - Cricketer
George H Hirst - cricketer for Yorkshire and England and a fine all-rounder

Denton - Yorks Cricketer
David Denton - cricketer for Yorkshire Date: 1905

Feeding a Camel
How to feed your camel - hook down a branch of a tree so that it can nibble on it

Salmon Flies
Method of making a salmon fly

Advert for hairbrushes
An advertisement for a range of hairbrushes in ivory and erinoid from Harrods toilet brush department

Squid - on jag hooks. Ths photo was taken under a native fishing boat at night
VT-8810 Squid - on jag hooks Malaysia. Sepioteuthis lessoniana Ths photo was taken under a native fishing boat at night. Squid have extremely variable colour patterns Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note

Squid - on a jag hook. Ths photo was taken under a native fishing boat at night
VT-8774 Squid - on a jag hook. Ths photo was taken under a native fishing boat at night. Squid have extremely variable colour patterns Malaysia

Sky Hook sculpture, Trafford Park, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Skipjack tuna hooked in fishing line, Katsuwonus pelamis, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Grey reef shark being hooked with long line (Carcharhinus amblyrhinchos). Rongelap, Marshall Islands (N)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Research scientist Lori Davis holds hammerhead shark pup, Sphyrna lewini, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Research scientists taking hook off hammerhead shark pup, Sphyrna lewini, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri), a carnivorous fish, caught on a line, southern Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri), a carnivoire fish, caught on a line, southern Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

A Mexican fisherman holds up a Jumbo Squid (Dosidicus gigas - also called the Humbolt squid)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Bald eagle (Halieetus leucocephalus) beak. The sharp hook at the end of the beak enables the bird to tear flesh

Fish hanging from hook, northeast coast, island of Praslin, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Student hats and bags hanging up, elementary school, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan, Asia

God Reproaches Adam
God is not at all pleased with the First Couple when they disobey him : Adam blames it on Eve, Eve blames it on the serpent, but that doesn t get them off the hook, out they go

Gertie Millar / Holland
GERTIE MILLAR Actress as she appeared in Miss Hook of Holland - seen here with a young fellow-thespian

Criqui V Ledoux 1922
A punishing left hook sends Ledoux to the canvas and gives victory to Criqui

SPREAD EAGLE, HOOK
The Spread Eagle at Hook, Surrey, a well-known posting inn

Arquebusier 17th Century
An Arquebusier insert the powder into his Arquebus, a portable long-barrelled pre- cursor to the musket, which had a wheel or match-lock action and a hook-shaped butt

Harvesting in India - 1
INDIA - Primitive methods are still in use. The reaping hook has not been superseded by modern harvesting machines, owing to the multitudes of penny-a-day laborers

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"Unveiling the Timeless Artistry of the Hook: From Blacksmith Tools to Firefighter Training" Step back in time to 1875, where skilled blacksmiths meticulously crafted hooks that stood as symbols of strength and craftsmanship. In the depths of South Wales, witness Welsh women road builders fearlessly wielding their tools, shaping landscapes with determination and resilience. As Cid Officers transformed into dockers, they relied on hooks to secure cargo and ensure smooth operations at bustling ports. Delve into the enchanting world of Strigops habroptilus, also known as kakapo - a rare bird species whose beak resembles a hook-like shape. Marvel at its unique beauty. The vibrant plumage of Ara ararauna, or blue-and-yellow macaw, captivates our senses. Its graceful presence reminds us that nature's creations can be just as captivating as any man-made hook. LCC-LFB Recruit firefighters undergo rigorous training at Brigade HQ SE1. Witness their dedication during intense hook ladder practice sessions - a testament to their commitment to saving lives. Embark on an adventure through Hook in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Explore its hidden gems through a sketch map that unravels tales of history and charm. Discover the artistry behind French and English artificial fishing flies - tiny masterpieces designed with precision hooks for avid anglers seeking their next catch. Eyes Of The Fleet gaze upon vast oceans from towering ships' masts equipped with sturdy hooks - guardians ensuring maritime safety amidst treacherous waters. From ancient blacksmiths forging powerful tools to modern-day firefighters honing their skills, the hook has transcended time as an emblem of strength and purpose.