Skills Collection (page 2)

Police Gun School, North London
Inspector Robert Gould gives instruction to a group of trainees at the police underground shooting range in North London. Date: 1960s

Domestic sewing machine. Bride and groom. Date c1882

Training Ship Indefatigable, New Ferry, Cheshire
The Training Ship Indefatigable, moored on the River Mersey, off New Ferry, Cheshire, was established in 1865 to receive the sons and orphans of sailors, and other poor and destitute boys

Training Ship Mars, Woodhaven, Fife, Scotland
The Training Ship Mars, moored off Woodhaven on the River Tay at Fife, Scotland, was founded in 1869 as an Industrial Training establishment

An early typing pool
From the start, typing was perceived as the archetypal employment opportunity for women : this is the Typing Office of the Society for the Employment of Women

Sport / Football / Guyana
Native Guyanese Indians play a regional variant of football, reliant it appears on keeping the ball in the air using clever ball skills

Horsemen 3 - Thessalonia
THESSALONIANS : renowned for their horse-breeding and their equestrian skills, these people of eastern Greece are depicted here defending their country against the Romans

An engraving depicting a young girl learning to sew in a cottage kitchen, 19th century
5311134 An engraving depicting a young girl learning to sew in a cottage kitchen, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Various trade skills from the 'Guilds and Trades Corporations'
5310038 Various trade skills from the 'Guilds and Trades Corporations'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various trade skills from the 'Guilds and Trades Corporations')

Inverted
Howard Ashton-Jones

British Emigrants bound for Sydney, Australia, in quarters on the 'St Vincent'. Wood engraving, 1852
530553 British Emigrants bound for Sydney, Australia, in quarters on the 'St Vincent'. Wood engraving, 1852.; (add.info.: Through Her Majesty's Colonial Emigration Commissioners)

The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century

Manchester United footballer George Best with fiancee Eva Haraldsted, captain of Blinkers United October 1969

Bobby Charlton (ex England and Manchester United footballer) pictured during one of his football school events, this time at Prenton Park, Merseyside

Bobby Charlton, (right) ex football player for Manchester United and England in the 1950s and 1960s, pictured during one of his Soccer Schools

Steve Smith, England rugby player, training between lessons at Carlett Park College, Eastham. 30th January 1973

Tony Neary, England rugby player, training with the England rugby team. 3rd February 1977

Chair Caning: An unusual sight in London the old craft of chair caning Mr. John Browning 38 year old from Battersea, repairing a cane chair, sitting on the edge of the pavement

Ghent (Gand), Belgium - Statue of / Monument to Lievin Bauwens (by sculptor Pieter De Vigne)
Ghent (Gand), Belgium - Statue of/Monument to Lievin Bauwens (by sculptor Pieter De Vigne) in the Lieven Bauwensplein Square

Fishermen next to the U Bein Bridge, a 1.2 km wooden footbridge (longest teak bridge in the world), Amarapura, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Melissa
Mehdi Mokhtari

Fire Works at KAFD Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Kashif Hameed

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Production and Combat
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Excellence in Production as well as excellence in combat Date: circa mid-1970s

Royal Tournament Rehearsal
Life Guards rehearsing a display of bare-back horse-jumping for the Royal Tournament, to be held at Olympia the following week. Date: 1932

Minnie Thompson, Dallas cowgirl in New York
Minnie Thompson from Dallas, Texas, performs horse riding feats outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Central Park, New York. She had won many prizes as a trainer of unbroken horses. Date: 1910

J. A. Gibbs National Children's Home (NCH), Penarth, Glamorg
Boys learning nautical skills at the J.A. Gibbs branch of the National Children's Home at Penarth

Woodwork classroom for boys who continued their education at Acland County Council School, Kentish Town, London. Date: 1906

Prepare for the Holidays by William Heath Robinson
A man learning how to swim without water by correspondence from a college by letter. Date: 1919

DR A R MANBY Physician to the duke of Clarence, whose skills were sadly insufficient to preserve his royal patient from an early death. Date: 1892

Mrs John Pettie, 1865 (oil on canvas)
5043067 Mrs John Pettie, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910); 121.9x100.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Full length left side portrait of Mrs)

Sight (oil on panel)
471226 Sight (oil on panel) by Coques, Gonzales (1614-84); 18x15 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info)

The painter's workshop (oil on canvas)
471123 The painter's workshop (oil on canvas) by Thomas, Gerard (1663-1720); 68.5x86.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

An Elegant Establishment for Young Ladies (w / c on paper)
478384 An Elegant Establishment for Young Ladies (w/c on paper) by Burney, Edward Francis (1760-1848); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Dress in printed linen, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1913 (colour litho)
745215 Dress in printed linen, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1913 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 22.9x13.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722)
3930723 The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722) by Toyohiro, Utagawa (1773-1828); 101.7x41.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Armenian women embroidering in an interior (oil on canvas)
2636930 Armenian women embroidering in an interior (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 44x62 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Education of the Children of Clotilde and Clovis, 1868 (oil on panel)
489214 The Education of the Children of Clotilde and Clovis, 1868 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 64.8x90.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas)
CH441598 A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 127x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

The Education of Achilles by Chiron, c. 1798 (engraving)
3666772 The Education of Achilles by Chiron, c.1798 (engraving) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cobbling Class, Singing Games (b / w photo)
3633300 Cobbling Class, Singing Games (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cobbling Class, Singing Games)

Plate to illustrate selected dishes described under the letter "S"(colour litho)
3623858 Plate to illustrate selected dishes described under the letter " S" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wax pattern dyeing, delicately coloured design for a table cloth or scarf (colour photo)
3623843 Wax pattern dyeing, delicately coloured design for a table cloth or scarf (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wax pattern dyeing)

Wood, specimens which will aid the amateur in making a suitable choice (colour photo)
3623842 Wood, specimens which will aid the amateur in making a suitable choice (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood)

Graining, photographs in colour of deal grained to represent fine woods (colour photo)
3623841 Graining, photographs in colour of deal grained to represent fine woods (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graining)

Graining and marbling, imitating oak and marble on white wood (colour photo)
3623838 Graining and marbling, imitating oak and marble on white wood (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graining and marbling)

Colour, fabrics and decoration schemes for study and hall (colour photo)
3623829 Colour, fabrics and decoration schemes for study and hall (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colour)

Cottage, plans of the model six-roomed house (colour litho)
3623827 Cottage, plans of the model six-roomed house (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage, plans of the model six-roomed house)

Under the Lamp, c. 1882 (soft ground etching & aquatint in black on cream wove paper)
3676629 Under the Lamp, c.1882 (soft ground etching & aquatint in black on cream wove paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 23.7x32.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Albert H

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"Unleashing the Power of Skills: From Shoemaking to Fencing, Carpentry to Firefighting" Step into a world of craftsmanship as various shoemaking tools weave their magic, creating masterpieces that stand the test of time. During the First World War, women's skills shone bright at the Women's Institute activities, proving their mettle in every aspect and supporting the war effort. Explore the artistry behind fencing positions – where agility and precision combine to create an exhilarating display of skill and strategy. Enter the workshop of a cooper (barrel maker) and witness firsthand how age-old techniques blend with modern expertise to craft sturdy vessels for storing precious liquids. Hockey enthusiasts showcase their footwork, dribbling finesse, and passing accuracy on the field – a testament to their dedication in honing these essential skills. Journey into the workshop of a carpenter and joiner where wood is transformed into functional works of art through meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Witness bravery unfold as NFS firefighters undergo rigorous training at a camp during World War II – preparing themselves for any challenge that comes their way. Met Police cadets captivate audiences with their impeccable discipline and precise movements during an impressive display showcasing their acquired skills. Set sail towards excellence aboard Training Ship Mercury on River Hamble, Hampshire – nurturing young minds with invaluable life skills while fostering camaraderie among future leaders. Delve into leather making and tannery tools - witness artisans transform raw materials into luxurious goods through skillful techniques passed down through generations. Relive history as NFS firefighters conquer challenging assault courses during World War II training camps - pushing boundaries while mastering vital firefighting skills under pressure. William Heath Robinson shares his golfing notes; discover his whimsical yet insightful take on this beloved sport - reminding us that even in leisure they can be honed and perfected.