Problems Collection (page 7)

Wintry Weather and British Railways
Wintry weather and British Railways: some causes of the delays; and measures taken to prevent them. A detailed diagrammatic illustration showing various reasons why trains may be delayed during

Ox transport on bank of Lumi River, East Africa, WW1
The steep banks of the Lumi River in East Africa caused problems for ox transport during WW1. 1916

Bucharest Conference
The 27th Inter-Parliamentary Conference (now the Inter- Parliamentary Union), at Bucharest, Romania. It brings together parliamentarians to discuss international problems Date: 1931

Advert / Enos Salts
Enos " Fruit Salt" for digestive problems Date: early 20th century?

Festiniog Railway 1
FESTINIOG RAILWAY - snowy conditions create problems for Fairlie engine Princess Date: 1880

Poorly Vented Drains
Satire on poorly vented labyrinthine drainage in rented accommodation

Poor Construction, Satire
Satire on dire consequences of poorly constructed houses

Westland Whirlwind I -despite the engine problems, two squadrons operated the type during 1941-1942, harrying German forces in North Western France

Royal Aircraft Factory two-seater RE 7, first flown in early 1915, used as a light bomber, an escort fighter and for reconnaissance, but withdrawn by the end of 1916 because of design problems

The Channel Tunnel - hints to builders, Heath Robinson
An unaccountable delay in the Channel Tunnel. A hold up due to the hook on a line belonging to a fisherman in a boat above the surface - unforeseen problems with the Channel Tunnel imagined by

The Threatened Slump in Husbands: post WW1 polgamy imagined
The Bystander takes a humourous look in 1915 at the marriage problems that may arise after the war is over. C.E Peto imagines the social consequences of polgamy becoming permissable in the wake of

Air battles at 500 mph by G. H. Davis
Air battles at 500 miles an hour: possibilities of the new jet- and rocket-propelled aircraft. A pictorial outline of some problems likely to face pilots

Lancasters use low-flying tactics by G. H. Davis
Lancasters use low-flying tactics in the Le Creusot (Schneider Works, 17 October) and Milan raids (military targets, 24 October) during the Second World War: new problems set for the enemy

Allocation of heavy bombers by G. H. Davis
The transport problems that would arise were heavy bombers switched from Britain to the Middle East during the Second World War

Deck flying by G. H. Davis
Deck flying: problems met by pilots of the Fleet Air Arm. The arts of flying from and landing on naval aircraft carriers: difficulties created by rolling and pitching ships, by bumpy air

War in the stratosphere by G. H. Davis
War in the stratosphere: some problems presented by the enigma of flight miles above the earth during the Second World War. The immediate and vital concern of flying experts all over the world

Manoeuvrability and pilot blackout by G. H. Davis
What fighting at nearly 400 mph means to the airman -- the difficulties of manoeuvrability and pilot blackout. How problems of high speed and wing loading have been solved

People who keep smiling in spite of their matrimonial troubles. Five women who have recently gone through legal proceedings and seem to have emerged unscathed

Louis Lepine Photo
LOUIS LEPINE - French chef de police responsible for many innovations : the Bonnot gang and the theft of the Mona Lisa were among the problems he had to face : in 1911. Date: CIRCA 1900

Don Quixote, Sancho stuck in a tree
Illustration from Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes, illustrated by Gustave Dore. Sancho stuck in a tree

To the inhabitants of the Township of Sheffield [regarding a proposed workhouse at Jericho ], 1804
Printed by J. Montgomery, Printer, Sheffield.Original at Sheffield Archives (JC/29/10)

Mahabandoola Road, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

adversity, anxiety, ar, arm in arm, augmented reality, beauty, bonding, challenge
Man robot arm in arm with surprised woman

Well of Moses
The Well of Moses by Dutch artist Claus Sluter

The Pullman Strikers Headquarters
Exterior view of Ulhics Hall, the Pullman stikers headquarters in Chicago. The strike began when workers at George Pullmans railway car manufacturing company

Blockade At Grand Crossing During The Pullman Strike
Illustration of strikers performing a blockade at the Grand Crossing, near the outskirts of Chicago, during the Pullman strike, July 26, 1894. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Jaguar (Panthera onca) rubbing its head against safari tourist

Sun looking down at earth trapped and sweating in greenhouse

Silver tap, dripping

Pouring chemicals down a sink

Pipe with hole in exposed under floor boards

Unlock the bleed valve on a radiator, container underneath radiator

Washing machine overflowing

Dogs scavenging among rubbish

Person in boat reaching for paddles in water

Traffic in streets and on flyover

Car stuck on snow-covered road

Motorbike stunt

Shed covered in snow, footprints

Illustration of red jeep towing yellow car on road

Illustration of formation of blood clot in series of four cross section illustrations showing blood oozing from blood vessel through wound before forming platelet plug

Eventing rider in mid air

Eventing rider jumping over water

Cross section of narrowing of bronchus, veins and arteries during asthma attack

Illustration of human lung with small pulmonary alveolus surrounded by small particles causing inflammation to lining

Illustration showing excess Cholesterol in bloodstream over-saturating body cells

Illustration of development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis showing bronchus and alveolus covered in small inorganic particles

Illustration of bronchus and alveolus covered in inorganic particles, fibroblasts, and growth factor obstructing the internal lining

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"Problems: From Silent Pleas to Overgrown Boxes" A hand dropping a note into the suggestion box, hoping for solutions amidst a sea of problems. The fog at Liverpool Street, shrouding the city in an eerie atmosphere, mirroring the challenges we face daily. New Tredegar Colliery in Rhymney Valley, South Wales - a symbol of both prosperity and struggle in the mining industry's history. An advertisement from 1897 promoting ENOs SALTS as a remedy for various ailments - a reminder that they have existed throughout time. A depressed woman leaning her head onto her arm, slouched in despair, burdened by depression and stress. An overgrown telephone box standing neglected in England - a relic of communication troubles faced by society today. A cartoon depicting an elderly woman experiencing pins and needles pain in her raised foot - highlighting physical discomforts that can add to life's difficulties. A broken-down classic American car from the 50s found on Havana streets serves as a metaphor for setbacks encountered on our journey through life. Enos Fruit Salts offering relief from digestive issues since its inception - reminding us that even small they are be alleviated with simple solutions. The sails made famous by "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " representing obstacles faced during treacherous voyages across uncharted waters. September brings Cockney Sportsmen together; their camaraderie transcends any troubles they may individually face. The Blackburn Firebrand TF IV taking flight in 1942 showcases human ingenuity triumphing over adversity during wartime. In this world filled with diverse challenges, let us remember that every problem holds within it an opportunity for growth and resilience.