Rules Collection (page 6)

HMS Illustrious - Patriotic British Naval postcard
The third HMS Illustrious of the British Royal Navy was a Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleship - commissioned in 1898

Gentleman puffing away at his pipe in a No Smoking Carriage - " So what??" Date: circa 1940s

Rule Britannia - Britannia Rules the Waves - WW2 era propaganda greetings card Date: circa 1943

Billiards Illustrated - Spot Barred
A relaxing Vicar, just about to don his tripey bathing suit and take a dip at a likelt spot, is thwarted by a zealous landowner

Italian School book containing Fascist rules and guidelines Circa 1930

Illegally parked cars next to tramline
Parking problems. A row of cars, illegally parked along a pavement next to tram lines. Photographed in Moscow, Russia, where the imbalance between registered vehicles

Biblia Hispalense. 10th c. Board of rules. 13 / 1
Biblia Hispalense. 10th c. Board of rules. 13/1. 271. Preromanesque art.; Mozarabic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Statute of the Order of the Holy Spirit. Rules for the investiture of knights. Gothic art. Miniature Painting

The valiant Moor Gazul is the first to spear bulls according
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). The valiant Moor Gazul is the first to spear bulls according to rules. Plate 5

Fight tuberculosis - obey the rules of health. Poster promoting better health care through the prevention of tuberculosis by better eating and sleeping habits, and more exposure to sunshine

An illustration of how the game of Roulette is played

Snake game rules

Porters Guild
Regulations for the porters guild, Stockholm, Sweden 1502. Date: 1502

Wanstead Park Woods
Where Nature rules - the wild park at Wanstead, Essex, England, showing a corner of one of the lily-covered ponds for which it is noted. Date: 1930s

Anne & Aberdeen Angus
Anne & the Aberdeen Angus cow! Following the rules of Barbara Woodhouses book Talking to Animals, (1954), Anne found she could talk to the cattle and handle them with ease! Date: 1950s

Young French girl practising her division
The Four Rules - Division. I am cutting this terrine in two..... but I am eating the whole thing!!! Date: 1905

Fire in the Baku oilfields, Armenia, apparently caused by a lack of discipline over cigarette smoking. Date: early 20th century

Notice with rules on post in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Genetics as the new religion. Conceptual artwork depicting a Moses-like figure holding stone tablets, each engraved with a double helix

Diagram of the well-proportioned horse
The well-proportioned horse. Illustration from a book on horsemanship, depicting the supposed ideal proportions of a show horse. Various parts of the body are labelled in the margins

Guy Fawkes reprimands trespasser
A life-like effigy of the famous Gunpowder Plot conspirator reprimands a schoolboy who has trespassed, having climbed a ladder over a fence to take fruit from the store shed

Man reading the rules of the board game Frogger
A man reading the rules of the board game Frogger, which was based on the popular arcade and video game of the same name and was brought out by Milton Bradley in 1981

Tableau for Trente & Quarante
A description of the playing board and full rules for the populare French game of Trente & Quarante favoured by gamers at the Monte Carlo casinos and in Nice

Warning notice at Keswick Station
Metal notice at Keswick Station in the Lake District, UK, warning people not to trespass on the railway line belonging to the Cockermouth Keswick and Penrith Railway Company

Europe - Your Rope
Pre World War One political cartoon attacking Europe - A prison guard offers Europe, in prisoners fatigues, a metaphorical rope

1909 Australian Rules Football Team

OMFC Adelaide, Australian rules Football Team photo

The Botanist Who Plucked A Blossom on Kew Gardens by Leslie
A homage to H.M. Bateman showing a young and bespectacled botanist, blissfully unaware of the shock and horror provoked by his actions

Count of Flanders
Charles (of Denmark) whose mother has fled to Flanders, becomes duc de Flandre, rules wisely and benevolently but is assassinated at Bruges by discontented townsfolk

Carol in Romania
After Alexandru Ioan I is deposed, Charles of Hohen- -zollern rules as prince, then as king Carol I, reigning successfully until 1914. He enters Bucharest to acclaim

Colossal impudence: Protection against English gas-bombs
German illustration showing a German Red-Cross worker wearing protection against English gas-bombs. The image is accompanied by indignant ILN editorial

England vs. Scotland Rugby Football Match, London, 1872
Engraving of the Rugby Football match between England and Scotland, held at the Kennington Oval, London, 5th February 1872

Not in the Scouts Rules! Tracking the Ghost
Colour illustration by Harold Earnshaw showing a group of boy scouts holding a ghost at bay with their walking sticks among a snowy woodland scene

Coronation Regulations
Notice of regulations to be observed on the day of the coronation of Queen Victoria

Napoleon First Consul
By a coup d etat, the Directoire is replaced by a Consulat of Napoleon with Cambaceres and Lebrun : Napoleon as First Consul now effectiuvely rules France

Hands-On Education
To learn the rules of grammar, pupils use the parts of their hands as aids to memory - from Wynkyn de Wordes printing of Lac Pueororum, or Mylke for Chyldren

Saint Peter First Pope
SAINT PETER Saint Peter, as the first Pope, pronounces the rules of the Church

Peters, Sacrifice
SACRIFICE (Julie Peters) Kisses beneath the palms - this is a romance of Kenya where, as is well known, the white community make their own rules

Amnesty at Milano
Faced with so much disaffection, the emperor of Austria, which still rules Milano, grants a general amnesty to political prisoners

Dismissed for Pregnancy
Pregnant, is she ? Well, you know the rules - tell her she needn t bother to come to work tomorrow

Smoker disobeying no smoking sign
An incorrigible smoker is challenged by a railway official in a railway station waiting room

Formula One World Championship: A press release from the FIA announcing that Lewis Hamilton McLaren Mercedes has been
A press release from the FIA announcing that Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren Mercedes has been given a 25 second penalty, relegating him to third position

Cumberland wrestlers at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

New US Football Rules
Two vendors bow to each other over the football, in a satirical view of the sports new rules, which forbid punching, slapping and biting

Divinity of Northern Sky
SKY GOD (4 of 5) The Black Emperor who rules the Northern Sky

Divinity of Centre Sky
SKY GOD (1 of 5) The Yellow Emperor who rules the Central Sky

Kings Bench (Microcosm)
Located in St Georges Fields, south of the Thames : a debtors prison notorious for the laxness of its rules - it housed 30 gin shops, as well as facilities for dining

Aerial Duellists
Should one aviator impugn the honour of another, they may settle their differences in an airborne duel, while their seconds see the rules are observed from the wings

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"Rules: Guiding Principles for Order and Fairness" In the realm of society, rules serve as the cornerstone for harmony and structure. Just like Hobbes' "Leviathan, " they establish a social contract that binds us together. As depicted in Frontis, they can not limited to one domain but permeate various aspects of our lives. From the fierce sport of boxing in 1743, where strict rules ensure safety and fairness, to the elegance displayed at the Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show – where these graceful Borzois settle gracefully within their boundaries – rules govern competitions with impartiality. Even historic clashes like Scotland vs. England Football Match in 1872 were governed by regulations that ensured both sides played fairly. Similarly, Victorian families adhered to specific guidelines outlined in "Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family, " fostering discipline and respect within households. Surprisingly, even renowned figures like H. G. Wells found solace in following rules while playing Little Wars. These regulations provide structure and balance amidst chaos on miniature battlefields. Schools too have their own set of principles encapsulated within lists of school rules; teaching students responsibility and creating an environment conducive to learning. Safety is paramount across all domains; hence National Air Safety Committee's poster outlines essential guidelines ensuring secure travel through airways. Reflecting upon life itself, H. M. Bateman's "The Rules of Life" reminds us that certain principles guide our actions towards happiness and fulfillment. Sports teams such as Essendon F. C adhere strictly to established codes during matches; showcasing how adherence to these regulations fosters fair play amongst competitors. Dating back centuries ago when Jack Broughton formulated boxing's first formalized set or witnessing a game played on London streets circa 1314 - it becomes evident that throughout history we've recognized the importance of establishing boundaries even amid leisure activities. In essence, whether governing sportsmanship or daily interactions, written or unwritten, rules shape our lives.