Partition Collection (page 20)

Hospital ward F006 / 8875
MODEL RELEASED. Hospital ward. Nurses feet behind a curtain

London Salvage Corps at an incident
A salvage worker from the London Salvage Corps inspects a room following the removal/collapse of a plasterboard partition

PARTITION OF POLAND, 1773. Satirical French engraving of 1773 on the partition of Poland by Russia, Austria, and Prussia

Polish Insurgents
After the Second Partition (1793) Polish patriots led by Kosciuszko rebel against the occupying forces : many of his supporters are peasants armed only with scythes. Date: 1794

The visit of Dr Syntax to the widow hopeful at York
Dr Syntax talks to the hopeful widow whilst a gentleman eavesdrops on their conversation behind a screen

Eavesdropping, conceptual image
Eavesdropping. Conceptual image of a woman pressing her ear to a translucent partition. This can represent concepts such as eavesdropping

Nash Sedan
Warren. Nash Motor Corporation, Auto Nash, Sedan Special Partition

Prison Chapel, Lincoln Castle, Lincolnshire
Interior of the prison chapel at Lincoln Castle, Lincolnshire. The seats were partitioned to prevent communication between the inmates

Lone soldier guards crossroads in Delhi - Partition in India
A lone soldier defends the cross-roads near the entrance to the Parharganj Bazaar, scene of some of the heaviest rioting in Delhi and where great destruction had been done to Muslim property

Sikhs flee from West to East Punjab
A Sikh man with his children in one of the caravans leaving the West Punjab region for the comparative safety of the East Punjab

Partition. Muslim women and children pouring across the fro
Muslim women and children escaping the Sikh Jathas, pouring over the frontier border into Pakistan having heard about atrocities and violence following Partition in 1947

Mahatma Gandhi at Muslim refugee camp
The hindu spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi receives a warm reception from Muslim refugees gathered at a camp close to Delhi, prior to convoy travel to Pakistan

Partition. Refugees crossing the border between Pakistan
A lorryload of Sikh and Hindu refugees about to cross the Wagah Bridge between Pakistan and India to escape the mass killings and atrocities between Muslims

Muslim fanatic restrained at refugee camp
A Muslim fanatic is restrained by his co-religionists as Mahatma Gandhi arrives by car at a refugee camp close to Delhi

Partition - burning towns and villages in East Punjab
Aerial view above the East Punjab showing towns and village inhabited by Muslims which have been burned by Sikh Jathas (warriors) seeking to rid the area of Muslims

Muslim Refugees heading to Pakistan
Two trains packed with Muslim refugees en route from Delhi to Pakistan. A bulging, writhing target trainload of refugees was attacked by Sikhs at Amritsar on 22nd September

Refugees leave East Punjab to head to India
A heavily-laden bullock cart transporting an extended Sikh refugee family fleeing the communal rioting and additional violence in the East Punjab region associated with the Partition of India

Guardians of the Sikh Refugee caravan
Armed Sikh men on horseback act as the self-appointed guardians fo the column of refugees travelling from East Punjab to Pakistan and safety following the partition of india

Refugee Sikhs march toward the East Punjab
Part of a long column of refugee Sikhs marching across the East Punjab to escape the sectarian religious violence sparked by the partition of India

Sikh Family fleeing to East Punjab
Uprooted from their home, a Sikh family flee to the safety of the East Punjab carrying only meagre possessions

Long caravan of refugee Sikhs heading to Pakistan
A long column of refugee Sikh flee East Punjab to safety in Pakistan following the violent sectarian aftermath of the partition of India

Partition. Sikh and Hindu refugees in Western Punjab
Sikh and Hindu refugees from the Western Punjab cook their meals on a railway platform at Lahore awaiting trains to take them across the border to India. They are protected by wire put up by police

Refugee Trains, India
Crowded trains of refugees arriving at Amritsar, border town on Pakistan and India, following the Partition in 1947

First Partition
Stanislaw II August clutches his crown, while Catherine II of Russia, Friedrich II of Prussia and emperor Joseph II, archduke of Austria, seize chunks of his country

Nurse in the x-ray department
Protected from the 300, 000 voltage rays by a lead lined partition, the nurse is still able to observe the patient through a 3/4 inch lead glass window

Yoshijima-Ke House (1890 s), traditional late 19th century Japanese house, Takayama, Honshu, Japan

Edmund Ironside & Canute
Rivals Edmund II (Ironside) & Canute meet at Olney where they agree to a partition of England

Poland / Third Partition
An allegory of the Third Partition of Poland: Prussia, Russia and Austria divide the country up between themselves

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"Partition: A Melody of Divisions and Unions" In the captivating drawing "The Symphony of the Cat (Die Katzensymphony)" by Moritz von Schwind, a feline conductor orchestrates a harmonious blend of notes, symbolizing unity amidst diversity. A map depicting East and West Punjab serves as a stark reminder of the partition that tore apart families and communities in 1947. The lines on this map represent more than just geographical boundaries; they signify the painful separation etched into countless lives. Giuseppe Verdi's opera "La Traviata" unveils its frontispiece, showcasing love's triumph over societal constraints. This timeless tale resonates with themes of division and reconciliation, reminding us that even amidst partitions, love can bridge gaps. An old petrol station on London's Old Brompton Road stands witness to countless journeys undertaken across divided lands. It silently observes as people traverse physical borders while yearning for unity beyond political divisions. Franz Peter Schubert gazes at us from his portrait painted in 1875, his music transcending time and space. His compositions evoke emotions that surpass any partition – melodies capable of uniting hearts across generations. "Ave Maria, " an ethereal religious melody adapted by numerous composers throughout history, unites believers worldwide despite their diverse backgrounds or faiths. Its sacred strains remind us that spirituality knows no partitions. Arrigo (Enrico) Boito's opera "Mefistofele" captivates audiences with its dramatic score cover design. Within these musical notes lies an invitation to explore the depths where good confronts evil—a powerful metaphor for overcoming internal partitions within ourselves. Mozart's handwritten sheet music page reveals minuets composed in five cadences for piano—an exquisite harmony crafted by genius hands long ago. These delicate notes transcend time’s partitions, enchanting listeners through centuries past and present.