Throwing Collection

Anti Fruit Throwing Sign
Metropolitan Police notice warning against throwing or despositing orange peel, banana or other fruit skins in the street in London

Prehistoric spear-thrower. Artwork of how a spear-thrower (or atlatl) is used to throw a feathered dart. At top and centre, the dart is loaded. At bottom, it is being thrown

EMILY DAVISON Died after throwing herself in front of the King's horse at the Derby in June 1913, She is wearing a prisoner's brooch & another medal. 1872 - 1913

Old Japanese Matchbox label of a cat playing with a lion made in Japan for the Chinese market Date: c. 1910s

Boys Throwing Pebbles into the River by Karoly Ferenczy
Karoly Ferenczy (1862-1917). Boys Throwing Pebbles into the River. 1890. Hungarian National Gallery. Budapest. Hungary

Will Mellor at the World Custard Pie Championships 2012

Discus thrower statue
Statue of a discus thrower (discobolus). Marble statue in the Vatican Museums, Italy, depicting a nude, male athlete preparing to throw a discus

Buddist celebration of Losar (Tibetian New Year) where Buddists throw flower in the air, Bodnath, Katmandu, Nepal, Asia

Throwing the hammer, Braemar Highland Games
Alexander Mackenzie throwing the hammer at the 1911 Highland Games at Braemar, Scotland. 1911

Will Mellor at the World Custard Pie Championships 2012

CONFEDERATE CAMP, 1861. Confederate troops from Mississippi practicing with the Bowie knife in camp. Wood engraving from a Northern American newspaper of 1861

Poster advertising Union Castle cruises for South Africa, East Africa and around the African coast

Woman police officer in self-defence exercise
Woman police officer (Moya Wood-Heath) taking part in a self-defence demonstration exercise at an outdoor event, watched by spectators. Date: circa early 1970s

Baseball game in the 1880s
Baseball batter waiting for a pitch, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Native Australian with his WOOMERA - throwing stick Date: 1891

Lions at the Stone Bridge of Mount Tiantai, 1779. Creator: Soga Shohaku
Lions at the Stone Bridge of Mount Tiantai, 1779

As a pancake
Front cover showing a young French woman with short red hair, revealing pinny and rolled stockings, tossing a pancake! 1927

Poet and discus thrower, Mlle. H. Konopacka
Halina Konopacka (1900 - 1989), famous athlete and the first Polish Olympic Champion (1928, Amsterdam). She took part in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam, where she won a gold medal in discus throw

Success: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Success - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. ~ Bill Gates

POTTER: SNOWBALL FIGHT. Rabbits throwing snowballs. Sketch by English writer and illustrator Beatrix Potter, from a letter to Noel Moore, 1895

Macedonian Rebels
Macedonian revolutionaries have another go at throwing off Turkish rule : these rebels are breakfasting after a nights raid

Judo Champion Angelo Parisi working out at his club in Fulham Judo kit

Caught him with both arms round the waist, and threw him on the stage, c1890-c1909(?). Artist: Pugnis
Caught him with both arms round the waist, and threw him on the stage, c1890-c1909(?). An illustration from Famous Fights

One for Fido by Cecil Aldin - throwing snowballs
A woman dressed in a brilliant red dress, hat and black cloak contrasts dramatically with a snowy landscape as she throws snowballs for her pet spaniels. 1899

Picture No. 11051738
Fisherman casting net Lake Victoria, Uganda Date:

Discus Throwing - Olympics, London 1908
Classic Games at Shepherds Bush - Four positions in throwing the discus. Series of four photographs showing the positions adopted while throwing the discus

WYOMING: RODEO, c1910. A western performer known as Buffalo Vernon throwing a steer with the help of two cowboys in a bull-dogging contest during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo

Odysseus Slays Suitors
Throwing off his disguise and stringing his bow, which none of the men could string, Odysseus (Ulysses) kills the Suitors of his wife Penelope, at Ithaca

Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630036 Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discus throwing in Ancient Greece)

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)
SJS22527 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

WWI German stormtroop officer demonstrating the use of cluster grenades against tanks
778974 WWI German stormtroop officer demonstrating the use of cluster grenades against tanks and bunkers, 1914-18 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Two boys throwing snowballs at a chimney sweep, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031470 Two boys throwing snowballs at a chimney sweep, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Playing Darts, Worcestershire
A young boy playing darts, his board nailed to an outdoor pole, outside the Fleet (Arms?) pub, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Ancient Roman athletes throwing the discus

Western Canada - Cowboy roping a steer. Date: 1928

Cowboy throwing lariat. Date between 1898 and 1905

Javelin - Olympic Games, London 1908
Classic Games at Shepherds Bush - Four positions in throwing the javelin. Series of four photographs showing a javelin thrower in action at the Olympic Games in London, 1908. Date: 1908

Throwing snowballs
A group of cheeky monks, step outside of their monastery to throw snowballs and unsuspecting passers-by

Throwing the Hammer
Throwing the hammer

Songkran, Thai New Year, Water festival, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Statue of Hindu deity with pilgrims walking 272 steps up to Batu Caves during Hindu Thaipusam Festival, Sri Subramaniyar Swami Temple, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pilgrims throwing offerings into holy fire during the Hindu Thaipusam Festival at Sri Subramaniyar Swami Temple, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dog - Eager Springer spaniel, UK - holding up paw eagerly anticipating owner throwing ball, Cotswolds Cotswolds, UK
MAB-57 Dog - Springer spaniel, holding up paw, eagerly anticipating owner throwing ball Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Burying the Hatchet
A terrible accident during a street circus act where a knife-thrower misjudges his aim and hits his woman assistant in the head with his throwing hatchet

Throwing the Life-Line
A member of the lifeboat crew wearing a cork flotation jacket is about to throw out the life-line during a rescue

In The Mist
Irene Wu

Tossing the pancake, Shrove Tuesday, Westminster School
Tossing the pancake on Shrove Tuesday at Westminster School, London. 19th century

King James II throwing Great Seal into the River Thames
King James II throwing Great Seal of England into the River Thames near Whitehall. The Seal was used for stamping the kings assent on all important documents

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"Throwing: A Timeless Art of Strength, Skill, and Strategy" From the prehistoric spear-thrower to modern-day sports, it has always been a testament to human ingenuity and athleticism. EMILY DAVISON's courageous act at the Epsom Derby in 1913 was like throwing herself into history's spotlight for women's suffrage. An old Japanese matchbox label depicting a cat playing with a lion reminds us that sometimes, even the smallest can triumph over the mightiest through cleverness and agility. Will Mellor's talent for comedy is like throwing laughter into our lives, leaving us unable to resist his infectious humor. The iconic discus thrower statue symbolizes not only physical strength but also the precision and grace required in perfecting any skillful throw. During Losar, Buddhists celebrate by throwing away negative thoughts and embracing new beginnings with joyous festivities. At Braemar Highland Games, watching athletes compete in "throwing the hammer" showcases their raw power as they hurl heavy objects through the air with incredible force. An anti-fruit throwing sign serves as a reminder that respect for public property should prevail even when playful temptations arise. In 1861 Confederate camps, soldiers from Mississippi practiced their knife skills by throwing Bowie knives—a testament to their dedication and readiness for battle during challenging times. Union Castle posters enticed travelers to embark on luxurious voyages across oceans—promising unforgettable experiences worth every penny thrown into such adventuresome journeys. Will Mellor continues to captivate audiences with his versatile acting skills – effortlessly switching between comedic roles or more serious characters who leave an indelible mark on our hearts. A woman police officer participating in self-defense exercises demonstrates her ability to protect herself while empowering others – reminding us all of the importance of personal safety awareness.