Backs Collection (#5)

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Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with chick on back

Two young women posing

Football Terms Illustrated - Two good full backs! A contented broad rural countryfolk couple take a constitutional stroll through the village. Date: circa 1920s

Lebanon - Two Bedouin Women with children on their backs Date: circa 1910s

Two Babies getting their milk direct from the cow
A quite surreal German postcard, showing two rather plump babies strapped to the back of two cows, their mouths clamped to long tubes originating from the cows udders

The Duchess of Kent opens the new wing at the Livingstone Hospital. 18 May 1938

McConnel hinds, children watch the hop picking machine. 1937

Cape Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) adult female with three young, one resting on back, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Roman Over Hurdle
Photo of a soldier standing on the backs of two horses as they jump over a hurdle. A crowd of soldiers watches the event

Gunner Students on 50 Cal. Jeep Range, Flexible Gunnery School, Ft. Myers, Florida
View shows soldiers shooting guns mounted on the backs of trucks. View also shows a Jeep mounted with a white flag, possibly a target

The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends, Engraving 1794, A Satire On The Diplomatic Situation In 1794, Showing French Soldiers Shooting At Raging Bull

Campus Lovers In The Tree
Kansas: 1948. A couple of students at the Unversity take advantage of an early warm spring day

Dairy farming, Holstein dairy cows, with heat detector on back of one, resting in wooden cubicle house, North Yorkshire, England, March

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, with two cygnets riding on back and one swimming beside, swimming on pool at site of former opencast coal mine, St. Aidans RSPB Reserve, West Yorkshire, England, July

Common Squirrel-monkey (Saimiri sciureus) adult female with young on back (captive)

Mother and baby - Hong Kong - Babies carried in bright bags on backs wobbly necks. Date: 1952

People with ponies and sacks, Yugoslavia
Scene in a street in former Yugoslavia -- people walking along the road with ponies carrying goods on their backs. Date: September 1965

People in traditional costume, Yugoslavia
Scene in a street in former Yugoslavia, with people in traditional costume, and ponies carrying goods on their backs. Date: September 1965

Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus) adult, blow-hole, dorsal fin and back of scarred individual, surfacing from water, Maldives, march

Humorous pictures showing damaged Chinese battleships receiv

Getting their backs up. Illustration shows a bull dog labeled England, a whippet (or greyhound) labeled Italy, and a dachshund labeled Germany gathered around a dish labeled Preferred Claims full of

Ossetian Women and Children
Ossetian Women and children from the Caucasus. Today, the Ossetian-speaking area south to the main Caucasus ridge is recognized by most countries as within the borders of Georgia

Body-Straighteners
A choice of halters designed to straighten the backs and shoulders of patients inclined to curvature of the spine, rounded shoulders and other deformities. Date: 1900

Mock Medieval Dining
A formal, Medieval style dining room, with a mini wall tapestry, wooden chairs with barley twist backs and an ornate ceiling light. Date: 1930s

Record Making Boat Trip
Four Englishmen - A. Brown (at wheel), G.D. Mallett and (with backs to camera), L.T. Davidson and E. Oldenbury, in a hand propelled boat from London to the Black Sea. Date: 1933

CHILDREN BEING CRABS
Two children lie on their backs and make crabs. Date: 1930s

Music at home - children at the piano
A girl plays the piano, while a boy and a girl listen. Date: 1889

Scouts in eating competition
American Scouts taking part in an eating competition, with their hands tied behind their backs they try to eat pies. circa 1950s

Punting at Cambridge 2
Punting on the Cam (also known as the Granta) on the Backs at Cambridge; at Cambridge, punters stand on the flat platform at the stern of the vessel. Date: 1950s

Terrace Backs, Liverpool
The backs of a row of terraced houses in Liverpool Date: 1961

Three Ramblers
Three ramblers make their way through a wood along a path, carrying compact rucksacks on their backs. Date: 1930s

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) adult, feeding at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U. S. A. november
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) adult, feeding at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U.S.A. november

Konik Horse, mare, close-up of dorsal stripe, used as habitat management in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Sheep farming, shepherd applying insecticide along back of sheep, to prevent fly strike and lice, England, september

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) group, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U. S. A. november
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) group, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U.S.A. november

Domestic Cattle, Zebu (Bos indicus) adult, resting, with Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) adult, perched on back, Northern India, january

Konik Horse, gelding, close-up of dorsal stripe, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Konik Horse, gelding, close-up of dorsal stripe, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) adult female with young, riding on back (captive)

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) three adults, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U. S. A
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) three adults, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U.S.A. november

The Backs, Kings College Chapel in winter, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fijian Feast (Giant Turtles)
Giant Turtles captured for eating in a grand feast on Fiji. The turtles have been rolled onto their backs (possibly so they don t escape...)

Allcocks plasters advert
An advertisement for Allcocks plaster, for use on rheumatism, weak chests and wek backs. Made in Birkenhead, England

Jewish Penance
Penance of German Jews in their synagogue : they are beaten on their bare backs

Kings College, 1906
The Chapel and part of the College, seen from the Backs. The view is virtually unchanged, a hundred years later

Kings / Mackenzie
The classic view from the far side of the Backs - a gowned don discusses philosophy or something with a female friend, girls sit sedately, boys bowl their hoops boisterously

Cambridge Univ Backs 20C
Punting on the " backs" ; Kings Chapel in the background

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"Exploring the diverse wonders of backs: from Hindu mythology to punting at Cambridge" Discover the mystical allure of "backs, " as we delve into a world where ancient legends and modern traditions intertwine. In Hindu mythology, the concept of "The Cosmic Turtle" represents the foundation upon which our universe rests – an intriguing parallel to the serene beauty found in Cambridge's famous Backs. Picture yourself punting along the tranquil River Cam, surrounded by lush greenery and iconic landmarks such as St John's College. This quintessential Cambridge experience offers a unique perspective on this historic cityscape, allowing you to immerse yourself in its rich academic heritage. But it doesn't stop there. Prepare for whimsy as we encounter unexpected sights like a Sealyham riding atop a sheep or Japanese women indulging in punting adventures. These playful encounters remind us that they can not just about history; they're also about embracing joy and spontaneity. Venturing further into these enchanting landscapes, we stumble upon strawberry pickers diligently harvesting nature's sweetest gems amidst Kings College and the Backs. The juxtaposition between hard work and idyllic surroundings serves as a reminder that even in bustling cities like Cambridge, moments of tranquility can be found if one knows where to look. Nature lovers will be captivated by scenes featuring two cats playfully chasing butterflies against picturesque backdrops. These simple yet magical moments encapsulate both serenity and curiosity – qualities often associated with life within university walls. Traveling beyond Cambridge's borders, we find ourselves transported to Carmarthen, where coracle men navigate their traditional boats through winding rivers. This glimpse into Welsh culture reminds us that backs exist far beyond England's borders; they are universal symbols of connection between land and water. As our journey comes full circle, we return to Clare College Bridge over River Cam – an architectural marvel nestled within Clare College itself.