Keeping Collection (page 4)

Summer Weather Scenes, Middlesbrough, August 1976. Our picture shows... children keeping cool any way they can during heatwave

One way of keeping cool - A ride on the East Park water chute

Hoping for a spot of rain to take her mind off the heatwave, this young lady, Jody, has to make do with the garden sprinkler to cool down, Reading, July 1976

Ladies at a factory in Scotland keep munition works going at the weekend, lady seen on the left is Mrs Godfrey Collins, whose husband was Liberal Member of Parliament. Date: 1916

A F A (Dick) Lilley - Cricketer for Warwickshire and England. Held the keeping gloves for England for 13 straight seasons Date: 1905

An Afghan man watches his children play on the swings, whilst keeping his rifle handy Date: late 19th century

WW1 - Home Front - Keeping the home fires burning
Keeping the home fires burning. A Mother and her two daughters spending an evening by the fire while husband/Father is away at war

Child Plays in Water Date: 1948

Maundy Thursday Service, Whitehall Chapel, London 1843
Distribution of Maundy Money in Whitehall Chapel, London. In this image a group of the Yeomen of the Guard may be seen at centre, keeping an eye on proceedings. Date: 1843

ANCIENT ENGLISH RUSTIC
An ancient English countryman wearing a white smock frock - useful for keeping his clothes clean when working in the fields. Date: 1906

Nursemaid (Petherick)
London characters: a NURSEMAID wheels her charges through Kensington Gardens, keeping an eye out for the friendly soldiers from Knightsbridge Barracks. Date: circa 1870

INTERVENTION IN CUBA
Roosevelt keeping a close eye on insurrection and revolution in Cuba: if the pot boils over, America will intervene Date: 1906

MAGIC CATS OF CHINA
These magical spirit-cats perform the vital function of keeping away the rats which would otherwise devour the silkworms : the flowers also keep the worms healthy

Zambia (Northern Rhodesia) - Storyteller keeping two young boys entranced with his tales. Date: circa 1930s

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Grey British Longhair cat indoors Date:

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Grey British Longhair cat indoors Date:

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Grey British Longhair cat indoors Date:

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Grey British cat indoors Date:

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Grey British cat indoors Date:

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Grey British cat indoors Date:

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Grey British cat indoors Date:

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Grey British cat indoors Date:

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Grey and white British cat indoors Date:

WW1 - Russian Front - Officer using a trench periscope Date: circa 1916

Soldiers during World War One sychronising their watches with a clock mounted on a post in the camp. This was vital to obtain unanimity of movement and perfect co-operation before an attack

British police keeping vegetable vendors off the street. 1934, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Archetypes Studies emerge keeping cavernous promise
Archetypes and Studies: What can emerge in keeping with such a cavernous promise? (Part IV, plate 2), 1592. Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish, 1542-1601), after Jacob Hoefnagel (Flemish, 1575-c.1630)

A woman in a yoga pose; Tarifa cadiz andalusia spain

A woman doing a handstand on a white background; Tarifa cadiz andalusia spain

Comic postcard, Drunken man in the street, hanging onto a belisha beacon, seeing triple and feeling ill Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman keeping cool at the seaside Date: 20th century

How Happy Could I be with Either
How happy could I be with either - Were t other dear charmer away - But while you thus teaze me together - To neither a word will I say (The Beggars Opera - John Gay, 1728). Date: 1906

Boy keeping goal in Balham, SW London
A boy keeping goal in front of a concrete wall in a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

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Suricate / Meerkat - in look-out in tree, sentry. (Suricata suricata) Date:

Palace of Prince George - Chania, Crete. Although much of modern Greece had been independent since the 1820s, Crete remained in Ottoman hands

German Christmas card with soldiers
A German Christmas postcard, depictng a jolly group of German soldiers sitting in a festive barracks building, opening letters and parcels from their loved ones around a table

Twin Steam-Ship Castalia, September 1874
Engraving of the twin-hulled, paddle steamer Castalia, September 1874. Launched in that year, for the English Channel Steamship Company

Hermes & Zeus (Lagrenee)
Hermes carries the infant Zeus to the nymphs of Melissa for safe-keeping

Beekeeping 1960S
A beekeeper wearing protective gloves, jacket, hat and veil removes the Queen Excluder grid from the Brood Box

Princess Elizabeth of York with her mother, Duchess of York
A woman lies back luxuriously on a beach, dressed in a bathing suit. Alongside her a dog and an oriental parasol can be seen. 1928

British Forces in Bosnia, 1992-1994
One of 63 colour photographs relating to British Forces in Bosnia, 1992-1994. Date: 1994

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: Charley Tell-Tale cartoon
Colour plate: Charley Tell-Tale: keeping the P.P. Gents on the broad Grin with his laughable Anecdotes from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

British Forces in Bosnia
One of 63 colour photographs relating to British Forces in Bosnia, 1992-1994. Date: 1992

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Duck the Cricketers Daughter. circa 1930s

Meuble De Salon 6
Meuble de salon (roughly, cupboard for living room) in black wood and copper, in the Louis XIV style, with accompanying piece for keeping your knitting in. Date: circa 1860

Victoria Station 1960S
An incredibly packed Victoria Station, London, with passengers waiting with their luggage and keeping an eye on the train arrivals and departures notice boards. Date: late 1960s

Man Reading 1940S
Grandfather sits in his armchair reading a copy of the Beckenham Journal, keeping up with the wartime news. Lots of public information leaflets, etc. are to hand. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Boy Keeping a Diary
A ten-year-old English boy keeps a wartime diary during World War Two. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

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"Preserving the Past: A Glimpse into History's Keepers" Wartime pig food poster: During times of scarcity, every effort was made to keep our livestock well-fed and thriving. Keep a Pig poster: In an era when self-sufficiency was crucial, keeping pigs became a patriotic duty for many households. Picture No. 11676042: This captivating image captures the essence of preservation as we witness a moment frozen in time. Picture No. 10901738: The power of photography lies in its ability to keep memories alive, reminding us of cherished moments long gone. Elephant Castle Beehive: Nature's intricate design is awe-inspiring; this beehive stands as a testament to the importance of preserving biodiversity. British Sentry keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge; Second World War: Brave soldiers stood guard day and night, their unwavering dedication ensuring the safety and security of their comrades. Monk Wine Cellar 14 Cent: Deep within ancient walls lie secrets preserved through centuries—a reminder that some things are worth safeguarding for future generations to appreciate. The Apiarist: Bees diligently collect nectar from blooming flowers, teaching us about perseverance and the delicate balance required to sustain life on our planet. White Star Line, RMS Titanic - bookpost postcard : Through artifacts like this postcard, we remember those who perished aboard the Titanic—an enduring symbol urging us never to forget history's lessons learned at great cost. Daphne du Maurier and family at their Cornish home : Capturing treasured moments with loved ones allows us to hold onto precious memories forever—reminding us why family bonds are worth cherishing and protecting above all else. North American SNJ-2 Texan N66082 .