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"Unleashing the Power Within: Celebrating the Limitless Ability of Life's Wonders" Village green cricket, Tilford, Surrey, England

Background imageAbility Collection: Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self propelling wheelchair, with single-arm drive. Date: 1906

Background imageAbility Collection: The Burmese Despatches (engraving)

The Burmese Despatches (engraving)
1046323 The Burmese Despatches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burmese Despatches)

Background imageAbility Collection: Norma Smythe (b / w photo)

Norma Smythe (b / w photo)
3640273 Norma Smythe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norma Smythe. Illustration for cigarette card)

Background imageAbility Collection: The Marquis of Hartington (colour litho)

The Marquis of Hartington (colour litho)
612683 The Marquis of Hartington (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Hartington)

Background imageAbility Collection: William Page Wood, Baron Hatherley (colour litho)

William Page Wood, Baron Hatherley (colour litho)
612797 William Page Wood, Baron Hatherley (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Page Wood, Baron Hatherley)

Background imageAbility Collection: Armstrong Whitworth Awana - J6860

Armstrong Whitworth Awana - J6860
Armstrong Whitworth Awana J6860. The Awana was designed in response to Air Ministry Specification 5/20 for a twin-engined Troop Carrying Aeroplane

Background imageAbility Collection: Edmond G. Petty-Fitzmaurice, Vanity Fair, Spy

Edmond G. Petty-Fitzmaurice, Vanity Fair, Spy
EDMOND GEORGE PETTY-FITZMAURICE, 1st Baron Fitzmaurice (1846-1935) Lord Edmond FitzMaurice from 1863 to 1906. British Liberal politician and Member of Parliament for Calne from 1868 to 1885

Background imageAbility Collection: Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self-propelling chair with patent mechanism for persons with use of one arm only. Date: 1906

Background imageAbility Collection: Wilbur Wright

Wilbur Wright (1867 - 1912), American pioneer aviator: a satirical comment on his flying ability Date: 1908

Background imageAbility Collection: Boy with Drum, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Boy with Drum, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Boy with Drum, 17th century

Background imageAbility Collection: A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. Artist: Francisco Goya

A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. Artist: Francisco Goya
A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. From the Royal Academy of San Fernando, Madrid, Spain

Background imageAbility Collection: A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. Artist: Gerard Terborch II

A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. Artist: Gerard Terborch II
A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Background imageAbility Collection: Circular Shower at The Thermal Baths, Aix-les-bains, France

Circular Shower at The Thermal Baths, Aix-les-bains, France
A partially-clad young lady enjoys the all-round cleaning ability of the Circular Shower at The Thermal Baths, Aix-les-bains, a thermal spa town on Lake Bourget, Savoy, France. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAbility Collection: Yapese dancers performing traditional bamboo stick dance, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific

Yapese dancers performing traditional bamboo stick dance, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific

Background imageAbility Collection: GSL12817012

GSL12817012
A surfer riding a wave at Fistral in Newquay in Cornwall

Background imageAbility Collection: GSL1971615

GSL1971615
Abraham Hochstrasser from Germany performs a gravity defying stunt on his jet ski at the IFWA World Freeride Championships held at Fistral Beach in Newquay in Cornwall

Background imageAbility Collection: GSL1971614

GSL1971614
A jet skier performs a spectacular stunt at the IFWA World Freeride Championships held at Fistral Beach in Newquay in Cornwall

Background imageAbility Collection: Mustapha Doubted Much Of His Ability To Refrain From Questions

Mustapha Doubted Much Of His Ability To Refrain From Questions. Illustration By Edmund Dulac For Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves. From The Arabian Nights, Published 1938

Background imageAbility Collection: Spain, Andalusia, Wind Surfing In Cape Trafalgar; Cadiz

Spain, Andalusia, Wind Surfing In Cape Trafalgar; Cadiz

Background imageAbility Collection: Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz, Male Surfer Mid Air In Large Splashing Wave; Tarifa

Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz, Male Surfer Mid Air In Large Splashing Wave; Tarifa

Background imageAbility Collection: Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, Surfer on beach; Tarifa

Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, Surfer on beach; Tarifa

Background imageAbility Collection: Surfer diving into water off his surfboard; Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Surfer diving into water off his surfboard; Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageAbility Collection: Surfers riding waves; Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Surfers riding waves; Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageAbility Collection: Woman running along beach with surfboard; Tarifa, Cadiz Province, Andalusia, Spain

Woman running along beach with surfboard; Tarifa, Cadiz Province, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageAbility Collection: Fiji, Colorful parachute over reef and Pacific Ocean; Mamanuca Islands

Fiji, Colorful parachute over reef and Pacific Ocean; Mamanuca Islands

Background imageAbility Collection: USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Honolulu, Woman walking with surfboard; Waikiki

USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Honolulu, Woman walking with surfboard; Waikiki

Background imageAbility Collection: Ballycastle Golf Club, Co Antrim, Ireland; Silhouetted People Playing Golf

Ballycastle Golf Club, Co Antrim, Ireland; Silhouetted People Playing Golf

Background imageAbility Collection: USA, Spinner Dolphins (Stenella Longirostris) jumping; Hawaii

USA, Spinner Dolphins (Stenella Longirostris) jumping; Hawaii

Background imageAbility Collection: Nude Interpretive Dancers

Nude Interpretive Dancers
New York, New York: March 16, 1927. Agnes Boone, left, one of the foremost interpretive dancers in the world, dancing with her sister, Honorita

Background imageAbility Collection: Curtiss P-40E -known as the Warhawk in the US and the K

Curtiss P-40E -known as the Warhawk in the US and the Kittyhawk in the RAF, the type was loved by its pilots for its ability to withstand combat damage

Background imageAbility Collection: Allegory of Fortune

Allegory of Fortune. Lippi, Lorenzo 1606-1665. The depiction of a human figure personifying an abstract concept such as youth or beauty is called an allegory

Background imageAbility Collection: Edward Thorndike, American psychologist

Edward Thorndike, American psychologist
Edward Lee Thorndike (1874-1949), American psychologist. In 1899 Thorndike was employed as instructor in genetics psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA

Background imageAbility Collection: Close-up of gold work embroidery

Close-up of gold work embroidery, Bokhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Background imageAbility Collection: Tiger (Panthera tigris) standing up on hind legs, looking down, front view

Tiger (Panthera tigris) standing up on hind legs, looking down, front view

Background imageAbility Collection: Animals at a French Zoo - Sealion

Animals at a French Zoo - Sealion - Colour. Sealion and keeper. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo

Background imageAbility Collection: Joseph Noulens

Joseph Noulens
JOSEPH NOULENS French diplomat, noted for his ability to put out fires... Date: -

Background imageAbility Collection: Lt George Ivan Carmichael dropping bombs - Menin Station

Lt George Ivan Carmichael dropping bombs - Menin Station
Lieutenant George Ivan Carmichael (Royal Artillery and Royal Flying Corps) dropping bombs on the rails at Menin Railway Station from a height of only 120 feet

Background imageAbility Collection: Sarah Childress Polk

Sarah Childress Polk
SARAH CHILDRESS POLK wife of President James Polk, described as a woman of ability and culture, not to mention a nice taste in shawls. Date: circa 1834

Background imageAbility Collection: Phil. Ludwig Melem

Phil. Ludwig Melem
PHILIP LUDWIG MELEM Distinguished person, showing considerable ability in his chosen field while, with becoming modesty, avoiding self-advertisement. Date: 1596 - ?

Background imageAbility Collection: Luigi Lablache - 3

Luigi Lablache - 3
LUIGI LABLACHE Italian operatic bass seen in character while performing in France : he was renowned for his acting ability as well as his singing. Date: 1794 - 1858

Background imageAbility Collection: Perspectival Drawing Column Base Cube 1528 Pen

Perspectival Drawing Column Base Cube 1528 Pen
Artokoloro

Background imageAbility Collection: Water-moon Avalokiteshvara ýêÿýøöÛ┤ÇýØîÙÅä Û│áÙáñ

Water-moon Avalokiteshvara ýêÿýøöÛ┤ÇýØîÙÅä Û│áÙáñ
Artokoloro

Background imageAbility Collection: Hercules defeating river god Acheolus form bull

Hercules defeating river god Acheolus form bull
Artokoloro

Background imageAbility Collection: Early Morning Loch Katrine Trossachs Scotland

Early Morning Loch Katrine Trossachs Scotland
Artokoloro

Background imageAbility Collection: Pond La Mare 1855 Oil wood 13 1 / 2 x 20 3 / 8 34. 3 51. 8 cm

Pond La Mare 1855 Oil wood 13 1 / 2 x 20 3 / 8 34. 3 51. 8 cm
Artokoloro

Background imageAbility Collection: Martyrdom St Lawrence 1571 Engraving Sheet 19 13 / 16 x 13 3 / 4

Martyrdom St Lawrence 1571 Engraving Sheet 19 13 / 16 x 13 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Background imageAbility Collection: The second McDonnell XF2D-1 Banshee, 99859, demonstrates?

The second McDonnell XF2D-1 Banshee, 99859, demonstrates?
The second McDonnell XF2D-1 Banshee, 99859, demonstrates its kneeling ability

Background imageAbility Collection: Boasting actor submits acting claim to Sir Henry Irving

Boasting actor submits acting claim to Sir Henry Irving
Tradgedian (disappointed) - " You should see me play amlet, Irvin! Why, I could act is bloomin ead off!" Sir Henry Irving looks less than impressed with this claim by a jobbing actor rather




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"Unleashing the Power Within: Celebrating the Limitless Ability of Life's Wonders" Village green cricket, Tilford, Surrey, England, UK: Witness the ability of teamwork and precision as players unite in a timeless game on the picturesque village green. Gladstone in Library: Explore the remarkable ability of books to transport us into different worlds and expand our knowledge within the serene walls of a library. Yoga meditation, Full Moon Island, Male Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia: Embrace your inner strength and discover the transformative ability of yoga amidst breathtaking natural beauty on Full Moon Island. Ski jumper, blue sky and ski jump, Oslo Norway Scandinavia Europe: Marvel at the awe-inspiring ability of athletes defying gravity as they soar through clear skies against a stunning backdrop in Oslo's ski jumping paradise. Elephant painting with his trunk: Behold the incredible artistic ability hidden within these gentle giants as they create masterpieces with their trunks – an astonishing display that showcases their intelligence and dexterity. KULAGINA DOING PK: Be captivated by Kulagina's extraordinary psychic abilities as she pushes boundaries beyond human comprehension through psychokinesis (PK). Elderly man playing sitar by Ganges River (Ganga): Immerse yourself in soul-stirring melodies resonating from an elderly musician's sitar along India's sacred Ganges River – a testament to ageless musical talent passed down through generations. Portrait of a blacksmith at work in Axoum (Axum), Tigre region: Witness firsthand the skillful craftsmanship and tireless dedication displayed by this blacksmith forging metal into works of art – showcasing humanity's enduring creative abilities throughout history. Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), Formby Liverpool England United Kingdom Europe.