Prepare Collection

John Deere tractor pulling soil press, rolling seedbed in arable field, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

Waste not, want not - prepare for winter. Poster shows a young woman and an older woman standing before a table of fruits and vegetables, and some canned foods

The Greek and Roman theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

18th C French Kitchen
Several cooks work in a French kitchen to prepare and bake pies and pastry, a hare and a bird pie of some kind, perhaps pigeon

Scots Witches Prepare
Excited Scottish witches dance to the sound of diabolical bagpipes before flying off to the Sabbat

Ballerinas in their dressing room
Ballet dancers prepare for a performance in their dressing room. One dancer is seen applying make up, while the feet of another await her silk ballet slippers. c.1947

A boy hugs a tree trunk as he prepares to take part in an attempt to create a Guinness World Record for the most number of people hugging trees for two minutes in Kathmandu June 5, 2011

WW1 - Troops returning to front, Victoria Station, London
WW1 - British troops gathered by Victoria Station, London. They prepare for their return to the front after leave. Grouped together under the street lights at the station

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer. Boy dancer rests between songs at entrance to Jaisalmer Fort. (MR)

Man preparing breakfast, watched by dogs and a cat, Medina, Venezuela, South America

Village scene, Toba Bataks, North Sumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Making Barristers Wigs
The wigmakers firm, Messrs. Ede & Ravenscroft, prepare a wig to fit a woman barrister, whose longer hair has proved a problem with the wearing of wigs in court

Girton College Lecture
A lecture at Girton College, Cambridge, a women-only college until 1977: the students concentrate and prepare to take notes

Cherubs in Clouds 18C
A trio of cherubs cupids prepare to go hunting with their bows and arrows

C16 CHEMISTs SHOP
MEDICINES WHILE YOU WAIT: a druggist of the 16th century prepares a medicament, pounding the ingredients with pestle and mortar while two customers wait with their dog. Date: circa 1570

Curry&rice / Soldier Rides
Lady and gentleman prepare to go riding on a British station

A man cuts dog meat at a dog meat restaurant ahead of local dog meat festival in Yulin, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

An assortment of 5250 illicit firearms and small weapons, recovered during various security operations is arranged in different stock-piles before its destruction in Ngong hills near Kenyas capital

Cotton seeds that have been coated with a seed treatment wait to be planted near Wakita, Oklahoma, U.S. May 11, 2018. Picture taken May 11, 2018. REUTERS/Nick Oxford

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Erhan Durceylan

A sweet Algerian dish is seen before being distributed for iftar (breaking fast) meals during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, offered by a charity association for orphans

A vendor hangs a lantern for sale at a Diwali market in Mumbai October 20, 2014. Hindus decorate their homes and places of worship with flowers and lights during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights

Local residents put pig fat in a camp fire during the celebrations of Kolyada pagan holiday, which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas festivities

A resident arranges a pile of banh chung, or rice cakes, ahead of Tet, the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival, in Tranh Khuc village, outside Hanoi, Vietnam February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Kham

The foot of a young girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari is painted red as part of the rituals during the Kumari Puja festival

Three girls
Normunds Kaprano

The Dreadnought Hoax
THE DREADNOUGHT HOAX The Emperor of Abyssinia and his suite prepare to inspect the Royal Navy : Virginia Stephen (Woolf) on left, Horace Cole on the right Date: February 1910

mexico, bajio, zacatecas, preparing tunas or cactus fruit cropped shot of hands holding
Prickly pear cactus, Opuntia leucotricha. Preparing tunas or cactus fruit, cropped shot of hands holding peeled fruit and knife. Mexico, Bajio, Zacatecas

The silhouette of a handler is seen as he prepares a balloon for flight during the Hot Air Balloon festival around Lake Velencei in Agard, 58 km (36 miles) west of Budapest, September 10, 2011

A worker lights up candles on a cross before the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession during Good Friday celebrations in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy March 30, 2018

Farmers prepare the land to plant potatoes at a plantation in Cartago, Costa Rica April 27, 2018. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate

A worker climbs a ladder as he prepares to decorate a Catholic church for the upcoming Christmas Mass in Wufuying village near the city of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, December 23, 2012

Traditional eggs are cooled in a bucket on the eve of Orthodox Easter in the town of Bobruisk, Belarus, April 7, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A man eats noodles made of insect protein at the headquarters of German retailer Metro AG in Duesseldorf, Germany March 02, 2018. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

A bartender serves an espresso martini to a customer at the mixology bar as Starbucks Corp opens the first upscale Starbucks Reserve store at the Starbucks headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S

Assembled bags ready for delivery are on display at the Naples Florida factory of
Assembled bags ready for delivery are on display at the Naples, Florida factory of Korchmar, a family-owned business in Naples, Florida, U.S. February 13, 2018. Picture taken on February 13, 2018

A piece of silver is melted to make a ring in Soledad Borels workshop in San Jose, Costa Rica, January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate

Woman weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at factory in Mexico City
A woman weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City, Mexico January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Employee weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico
An employee weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City, Mexico January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A woman cuts ginseng in a local market in Gangneung, South Korea February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Stack of freshly made corn tortillas is weighted at a tortilla factory in Mexico City
A stack of freshly made corn tortillas is weighted at a tortilla factory in Mexico City, Mexico, January 3, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Butcher cuts chicken at a market stall in Mexico City
A butcher cuts chicken at a market stall in Mexico City, Mexico January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Woman holds freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City
A woman holds freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City, Mexico, January 3, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Noodles made of insect protein are pictured at the headquarters of German retailer Metro AG in Duesseldorf, Germany March 02, 2018. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

A worker prepares a makeshift cottage called aBhelaghara ahead of the Magh Bihu festival
A worker prepares a makeshift cottage called " Bhelaghar", which is made of bamboo and straw, as part of celebrations ahead of the Magh Bihu festival in Morigaon district

A man puts out earthen lamps to dry in the sun at his workshop ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali in the northern Indian city of Amritsar October 25, 2013

A vendor holds a fried scorpion as she prepares for sale in Kampong Cham province, Cambodia March 16, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring

Participants prepare a balloon for inflation during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d Oex, Switzerland January 27, 2018. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

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"Preparing for the Stage: The Greek and Roman Theatre in Taormina, Sicily" Step back in time to ancient Greece and Rome as you explore the breathtaking theatre of Taormina, nestled in the heart of Sicily. Witness the meticulous preparations undertaken by performers centuries ago, as they honed their craft on this historic stage. "A Culinary Journey: Inside an 18th Century French Kitchen" Enter a world where gastronomy reigns supreme - an 18th-century French kitchen. Immerse yourself in the sights and smells of culinary excellence as chefs meticulously prepare delectable dishes fit for royalty. "Waste Not, Want Not: Preparing for Winter's Chill" As autumn leaves fall, wise minds turn to preparation. Discover how communities across Europe embrace the age-old adage "waste not, want not" as they gather resources and fortify themselves against winter's icy grip. "The Enchanting Ritual: Scots Witches Prepare" Unveil Scotland's mystical past as witches gather under moonlit skies to prepare potions and spells. Delve into their secretive world filled with ancient rituals that have captivated imaginations throughout history. "Behind-the-Scenes Elegance: Ballerinas in Their Dressing Room" Witness grace unfold behind closed doors as ballerinas transform from ordinary individuals into ethereal beings on stage. Peek inside their dressing room sanctuary where dreams are woven together through dedication and preparation. "Nurturing Nature's Wonder: A Boy Embraces a Tree Trunk Before Guinness Attempt" Feel nature's pulse alongside a young boy who embraces a tree trunk before embarking on an extraordinary journey to create a Guinness World Record. Experience his profound connection with Mother Earth before taking on this audacious feat. "A Homecoming Like No Other: WW1 Troops Return at Victoria Station, London" Embrace poignant moments of joy amidst war-torn times as troops return home at Victoria Station, London during World War I.