Practise Collection

A trombone lesson at the Conservatoire
Professor M. Delisse tutors a quartet of trombone players

Firefighters and hoses, LFB annual review, Lambeth HQ LFB150
London firefighters from East London demonstrating mass jets during the Annual Review display at the Brigades headquarters. Lambeth, SE1

Piano playing
A small boy sits at a piano and practises his scales conscientiously

More Golfing Notes by William Heath Robinson
Some suggestions for the novice golfer on ways to improve their game from a Club Guider for hitting the ball on the exact spot and a Stymie Bridge for overcoming obstacles

Sport / Martial Arts / Kendo
Two warriors practise Kendo, the way of the sword. Kendo is derived from ancient samurai (warrior class) fighting methods

Mass jets at the LFB annual review at Lambeth HQ
London firefighters from East London demonstrating mass jets during the Annual Review display at the Brigades headquarters. Lambeth, SE1

Chinese Foot-Binding
The damage caused by the practise of Chinese foot- binding to the structure of the foot, and the foot as it would appear encased in a shoe

Florence Nightingale - Pioneer of Nursing Techniques
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) - celebrated English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing

The Promenade Percies
A motorcycle acrobat troupe called The Promenade Percies practise their act involving balance on a trapeze attached to the bike

Royal Navy Seamen practice mine laying using weighted barrels. Date: circa 1907

Fencing School 1890
Two men practise under the careful eye of their master at a fencing school

Zulu warrior and his five wives
A Zulu warrior and his five wives - South Africa Date: circa 1905

Chad - Cupping - Indigenous medicinal practise
Chad, Central Africa - Cupping - Indigenous medicinal practise. Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin; practitioners believe this

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Luca Ghiotto (ITA, UNI VIRTUOSI) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Joe Portlock / LAT Images)

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Jack Aitken (GBR, CAMPOS RACING) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Joe Portlock / LAT Images)

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Mahaveer Raghunathan (IND, MP MOTORSPORT) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Mahaveer Raghunathan (IND, MP MOTORSPORT) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Sergio Sette Camara (BRA, DAMS) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Joe Portlock / LAT Images)

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Louis Deletraz (CHE, CARLIN) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Joe Portlock / LAT Images)

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Jordan King (GBR, MP MOTORSPORT) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Joe Portlock / LAT Images)

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Nyck De Vries (NLD, ART GRAND PRIX) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Sergio Sette Camara (BRA, DAMS) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Joe Portlock / LAT Images)

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Nyck De Vries (NLD, ART GRAND PRIX) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Nobuharu Matsushita (JPN, CARLIN) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan

2019 Baku
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 26: Louis Deletraz (CHE, CARLIN) during the Baku at Baku City Circuit on April 26, 2019 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Joe Portlock / LAT Images)

A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
651510 A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior)

Female golfers during a practise round at the Berkshire Golf Club, in preparation for the Avia Ladies International Golf Tournament

Snooker player Steve Davis practising for his next big match. 12h December 1980

Actor Michael Crawford works out on the high wire with a charlady sweeping the floor. 8th April 1981

Actor Michael Crawford works out on the high wire. 8th April 1981

Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter Launching a Training Torpedo
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter with 829 Naval Air Squadron launches a dummy training torpedo off the Cornish coast. Merlin helicopters from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose have been busy near their

Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter Carrying a Training Torpedo
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter with 829 Naval Air Squadron carrying a dummy training torpedo, off the Cornish coast. Merlin helicopters from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose have been busy near their

Dropping target for gun prictice Battleship Royal Navy

Machine gun practise during WW1

Ilfracombe lifeboat practise

A Young Boxer raises his gloves. Date: circa 1920s

Young Boxer receiving instruction from his Trainer in a gym Date: circa 1920s

Fleet Air Arm plane practising deck landing, WW2
A Fleet Air Arm Plane practising deck landing on a special runway Date: circa 1941

Royal Marines Artillery - A Drill turret used by the RMA for training on the operation of turrets on capital ships. Every aspect was practised with a magazine on the lower levels

A dummy village made of canvas used for Artillery practise with Lyddite shells - near Okehampton, Dartmoor. A shell explodes near the Church'. Date: 1912

Children playing violins
A girl and a boy stand by a window in silhouette playing violins while another girl looks at some sheet music. An example of Soviet British exchange of musical culture in schools as part of

Hindu Burning Ghat - Nimtala, Kolkata
The Hindu Burning Ghat (site of cremations) - Nimtala, Kolkata Date: circa 1910s

Home Guard practise
Home Guards practise blowing up tanks: a demonstration at the school for guerilla warfare at Osterley Park, in the suburbs of west London, where Spanish Civil War veterans provide the training

The Art Lesson (oil on canvas)
827337 The Art Lesson (oil on canvas) by Cecchi, Adriano (1850-1936); 38.7x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Art Lesson. Adriano Cecchi (1850-1936). Oil on canvas

The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas)
657260 The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas) by Tibble, Geoffrey (1909-52); 63.5x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band. Geoffrey Tibble (1909-1952). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1949

f1 formula 1 formula one F2 Practise ts-live
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Italy. Friday 1 September 2017 Artem Markelov (RUS, RUSSIAN TIME). Photo: Mauger/FIA Formula 2 ref: Digital Image _56I6082

Edict of King Louis VIII of France placing an interdiction on the practice of usury by Jews (ink on vellum & wax)
ARH465701 Edict of King Louis VIII of France placing an interdiction on the practice of usury by Jews (ink on vellum & wax) by French School

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"Practise makes perfect: Firefighters honing their skills with hoses at LFB annual review, Lambeth HQ LFB150. " "Mastering the art: A trombone lesson at the Conservatoire showcases the dedication to practise. " "Elevating melodies: The sweet sound of piano playing, a testament to countless hours of practise. " "A stroke of genius: William Heath Robinson's 'More Golfing Notes' reveals the importance of diligent practise in mastering any craft. " "The path to mastery: Sport, martial arts, and Kendo demand rigorous and continuous practise for excellence. " "Spectacular display: Mass jets steal the show at LFB annual review at Lambeth HQ, a result of relentless practising by firefighters. " "Bound by tradition: Exploring the ancient Chinese foot-binding practice that required years of disciplined training and perseverance. " "Innovator in healthcare: Florence Nightingale's pioneering nursing techniques were born out of dedicated practice and unwavering commitment. " "Marching towards perfection: The Promenade Percies showcase their synchronized moves after countless hours spent on practising precision. " "Cultural heritage preserved: A glimpse into the life of a Zulu warrior and his five wives, where tradition is passed down through generations with careful practice. "Fearless performer: Actor Michael Crawford defies gravity as he works out on the high wire – a testament to his fearless spirit and tireless practice. (8th April 1981)" "Healing traditions unfold: Chad's indigenous medicinal practice known as Cupping relies on centuries-old wisdom acquired through dedicated learning and practicing.