Selfless Collection

RAF Sea King Helicopter crew attend a mountain rescue incident in the Lake District UK
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Mountain rescue team members in the Scottish Highlands
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Pictures of the Year - IX. "Go, and God's Will Be Done", after Ralph Hedley, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year - IX. "Go, and God's Will Be Done", after Ralph Hedley, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Evacuation to Wales. May 1940. Many thousands of people, along with vital institutions and priceless historical objects, were evacuated to Wales for safety in the Second World War

Cimon and Pero, ca. 1650-80. Creator: Cornelis van Caukercken
Cimon and Pero, ca. 1650-80

Robert E Wright & Kenneth J Moore Angoville au Plain
The window in the church remembers the selfless work of these two medics who looked after 80 combatants and one child in June 1944

Jean d Aire, from the Burghers of Calais (bronze) (see also 4828 & 167163)
NUL167162 Jean d Aire, from the Burghers of Calais (bronze) (see also 4828 & 167163) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Florence Nightingale with an Oil Lamp, 1891 (chromolithograph)
3036401 Florence Nightingale with an Oil Lamp, 1891 (chromolithograph) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of nursing founder Florence Nightingale making night rounds to)

Jean d Aire, from the Burghers of Calais (bronze) (see also 4828 & 167162)
NUL167163 Jean d Aire, from the Burghers of Calais (bronze) (see also 4828 & 167162) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Evacuation to Wales. August 1940. Many thousands of people, along with vital institutions and priceless historical objects, were evacuated to Wales for safety in the Second World War

1902 Coronation - In the Crowd, self-sacrifice
Jones saw nothing himself, but his wife had an excellent view. A selfless husband holds his wife aloft so she can see above the crowd to watch the Coronation Procession of King Edward VII. Date: 1902

A mountain rescue team member abseiling in the snow above Kirkstone near Ambleside in the Lake district
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A mountain rescue member uses a flare to attract an approaching sea king helicopter to the casualty site on Fairfield
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Mountain Rescue team members drag a sled across the Scottish mountains
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a female member of Langdale Ambleside Mountin rescue team abseiling UK
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Mountain rescue team members rescue a seriously injured women from Red Screes who had fallen aorund 300 feet in
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In the face of danger and adversity, selflessness shines bright like a guiding light. From the RAF Sea King Helicopter crew attending a mountain rescue incident in the picturesque Lake District UK to the brave members of the mountain rescue team in the rugged Scottish Highlands, these heroes embody what it means to put others before oneself. Looking back through history, we find countless examples acts that have left an indelible mark on humanity. Take Robert E Wright and Kenneth J Moore at Angoville au Plain, who fearlessly tended to wounded soldiers during World War II, disregarding their own safety for the sake of saving lives. Even centuries ago, selflessness prevailed as seen in Cimon and Pero's story from ca. 1650-80. The painting by Cornelis van Caukercken depicts a young woman breastfeeding her imprisoned father out of pure love and devotion. During times of turmoil such as May 1940 when evacuation was necessary due to war, many thousands sought refuge in Wales. Their journey was made possible by countless individuals who offered assistance without hesitation or thought for themselves. The sculpture "Jean d'Aire" from "The Burghers of Calais" captures another momentous act of self-sacrifice. This bronze masterpiece immortalizes six citizens willing to sacrifice their lives for their city during medieval times – an enduring symbol of bravery and altruism. Noble figures like Florence Nightingale exemplify selflessness through her tireless efforts as a nurse caring for wounded soldiers during wartime. Her image holding an oil lamp serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness, compassion can illuminate our path forward. Not only do individuals display remarkable acts of selflessness but entire communities come together too. The Lifeboat Memorial in Margate stands tall as a tribute to those courageous souls who risked everything to save others at sea – proof that unity can triumph over adversity.