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Blew Collection

"Blew: Unleashing the Power of Wind and Sun in a Fable-like Tale" In a world where windmills spun tirelessly, cyclists raced against the force of nature

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Fable / Wind and Sun
THE WIND AND THE SUN Both disputed over who could cause the traveller to shed his cloak; the wind blew strongly, but in the suns gentle heat the man derobed

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Cyclists & Windmills
Three men cyclists admire the the two windmills at Outwood, Surrey, England. The left one was built in 1665 and still stands today. The right, built 1790, blew down in a gale 1960

Background imageBlew Collection: Convair F-106B-31-CO Delta Dart 57-2507

Convair F-106B-31-CO Delta Dart 57-2507
Convair NF-106B-31-CO Delta Dart 57-2507 (msn 8-27-01) at NASA Lewis Research Center, Lewis Field, Cleveland, OH. registered as NASA 607 Built April 1958

Background imageBlew Collection: Reaching the unreachable

Reaching the unreachable
Itzik Einhorn

Background imageBlew Collection: WW2, Air Force Blew!

WW2, Air Force Blew!
An illustration of a young boy wearing the Royal Air Force blue, playing an instrument for the marching band. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBlew Collection: Handley Page HPR. 7 Dart-Herald G-AODE prototype

Handley Page HPR. 7 Dart-Herald G-AODE prototype
Handley Page HPR.7 Dart-Herald G-AODE (msn 147) 1st prototype, moments before the starboard engine turbine blew up, causing the engine to fall off and the aircraft to catch fire

Background imageBlew Collection: Captain Woodward, 1st Australian Tunneling Company

Captain Woodward, 1st Australian Tunneling Company
Captain Oliver Woodward was one of the heroes of the underground war at Hill 60. He had trained as a mining engineer and during his military career won the MC and two bars

Background imageBlew Collection: 'The armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets', Joshua, vi, 9 (engraving)

"The armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets", Joshua, vi, 9 (engraving)
2809399 " The armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets", Joshua, vi, 9 (engraving) by English School

Background imageBlew Collection: The Cruise of the 'Dusky Maid'in Manitoban Waters (engraving)

The Cruise of the "Dusky Maid"in Manitoban Waters (engraving)
1047716 The Cruise of the " Dusky Maid" in Manitoban Waters (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlew Collection: Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants

Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants. Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants, book of satirical cartoons written and illustrated by Nelson Harding. Illustration

Background imageBlew Collection: The Man Whose Reservations Blew Overboard by Bateman

The Man Whose Reservations Blew Overboard by Bateman
The Man Whose Entire Outfit of Hotel, Railroad, and Streamship Reservations Blew Overboard by Bateman. Cartoon by H. M. Bateman illustrating the sorry tale of a man who did not keep hold of his

Background imageBlew Collection: Jacob Jordaens (1593 A?i? 1678). Flemish Baroque painter. T

Jacob Jordaens (1593 A?i? 1678). Flemish Baroque painter. The Satyr and the Peasant. 1620-1621. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageBlew Collection: HMS Natal w- Warrior class cruiser

HMS Natal w- Warrior class cruiser
Silk title of HMS Natal. HMS Natal was a warrior class cruiser, launched on the 30th September 1905 and during the afternoon of the 30th December 1916, under the command of Captain Eric Back

Background imageBlew Collection: APRIL was Oster-monath, because the wind generally blew from the east

APRIL was Oster-monath, because the wind generally blew from the east
APRIL was " Oster-monath, " because the wind generally blew from the east during this month. The woodcut appears to represent three thegns celebrating a feast by quaffing ale from their

Background imageBlew Collection: ON BOARD A SHIP, Playfully, I m really very sorry, but your loose little sketches

ON BOARD A SHIP, Playfully, I m really very sorry, but your loose little sketches all blew away, engraving 1890

Background imageBlew Collection: Descartes model of the antagonistic eye muscles A, E. When E is relaxed A is ennervated

Descartes model of the antagonistic eye muscles A, E. When E is relaxed A is ennervated. Descartes believed that an animal spirit travelling down hollow nerves C, B

Background imageBlew Collection: On Board A Ship

On Board A Ship, Playfully, I m Really Very Sorry, But Your Loose Little Sketches All Blew Away, Engraving 1890

Background imageBlew Collection: The Man Who Blew His Nose In A Silence Zone, by H. M. Batem

The Man Who Blew His Nose In A Silence Zone, by H. M. Batem
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a man disturbing the peace in a residential area. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Background imageBlew Collection: Satyr and Traveller

Satyr and Traveller
THE SATYR & THE TRAVELLER " Upon the satyrs demanding a reason why he blew again, he replied, to cool his dish." Date: 1912

Background imageBlew Collection: Selby Abbey, after the fire of October 1906

Selby Abbey, after the fire of October 1906
Photograph of the Nave of Selby Abbey taken after the fire of 20th October 1906. This 11th century Abbey, an extremely fine example of Norman architecture, was very badly damaged by the fire

Background imageBlew Collection: Acccident in London docks, the ship Eastminster, when it cap

Acccident in London docks, the ship Eastminster, when it cap
The iron clipper ship, the Eastminster, shown capsized in London Docks. Strong winds blew her over causing her to hit and sink three barges. The crew escaped wet but unharmed

Background imageBlew Collection: Explosion at Regents Canal

Explosion at Regents Canal, a barge covered in petroleum and gun powder blew up as it passed underneath the bridge on the night of1st of October 1874

Background imageBlew Collection: Clearing up after the explosion at Regents canal

Clearing up after the explosion at Regents canal
Clearing up the debris after a massive explosion caused a bridge over the Regents Canal to blow up. A barge covered in petroleum



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"Blew: Unleashing the Power of Wind and Sun in a Fable-like Tale" In a world where windmills spun tirelessly, cyclists raced against the force of nature, and the sun radiated its warmth upon all living beings, there existed an enchanting fable. It spoke of reaching the unreachable, defying odds that seemed insurmountable. Amidst this backdrop, echoes from history whispered tales of valor and courage. The Air Force blew through the skies during World War II, leaving trails of bravery in their wake. Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes echoed with determination as martial militants fought for equality. Amongst powerful machines like Convair F-106B-31-CO Delta Dart 57-2507 and Handley Page HPR. 7 Dart-Herald G-AODE prototype, Captain Woodward led his 1st Australian Tunneling Company fearlessly into uncharted territories. As if taken from biblical times, "The armed men went before the priests that blew with trumpets, " resonated with strength and purpose just like Joshua's story in ancient scriptures. Even on distant waters such as those depicted in "The Cruise of the 'Dusky Maid' in Manitoban Waters, " adventure awaited those who dared to explore beyond familiar shores. Yet not all stories were heroic; some were lighthearted tales that brought laughter to our souls. "The Man Whose Reservations Blew Overboard" by Bateman reminded us to find humor even when faced with unexpected mishaps. And finally, Jacob Jordaens' Flemish Baroque paintings captured moments frozen in time - scenes where emotions blew across canvases effortlessly. In this vast tapestry woven by countless threads spanning centuries and continents, one word stood out - "blew. " Its meaning transcended mere gusts of wind or explosions; it represented resilience against adversity and untapped potential waiting to be unleashed.