Break Collection (#45)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4943
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a surgeon closing an incision at the end of surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4941
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4942
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of a surgeon holding thread while stitching an incision at the end of surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4939
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Hip fracture surgery C013 / 4938
Hip fracture surgery. Close up of surgeons operating on a patient during surgery to fix a hip fracture using a cannulated hip screw (CHS)

Fire station staff in meal break, London, WW2
Fire station staff having a meal supplied from a mobile canteen van in a school playground in London during the Second World War

Firefighters playing tennis during a break, London
Firefighters playing tennis outside their fire station during a break, London

LFB firefighters grab a mug of tea from Brigade Canteen Van
LFB firefighters take a break and grab a cup of tea from the Brigade Canteen Van

Tea break for AFS man and woman, London, WW2
Tea break for a man and woman of the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service), standing by a canteen van in London, Second World War

Firefighters on refreshment break, Wapping, East London
Firefighters on a refreshment break next to a canteen van at Wapping, East London, during a serious fire on 25 September 1935

Firefighters taking a break, Victory Place, SE17
Firefighters taking a break during a fire at a warehouse in Victory Place, Southwark, SE17, on 27 April 1958

Firefighters outside canteen van
Firefighters outside a canteen van with mugs of tea

Browns fire alarm head (closed) with instructions
Browns fire alarm head (closed), with instructions in English and Hebrew

A Roman device used in setting fractured bones
BONE FRACTURE REPAIR. A Roman device used in setting fractured bones

Stephenson?s self-acting railway break

Railway wheel turning lathe
Self-acting break lathe, arranged for boring large coils. Height of centres 40 inches

Self-acting break lathe. Height of centres 36 inches

Self-acting break lathe, light pattern. Height of centres 21 inches

Self-acting slide break lathe. Height of centres 18 inches

Hand break lathe, heavy pattern. Height of centres 18 inches

Hand break lathe, light pattern. Height of centres 15 inches

Mr. Waterhouse endeavouring to break the Spear after Govr Ph
Drawing 24 from the Watling Collection - Mr. Waterhouse endeavouring to break the Spear after Govr Phillips was wounded by Wil-le-me-ring where the Whale was cast on shore in Manly Cove

School caretaker and odd-jobs man

Scout on lunch break
A Scout on emergency duty at a telephone post near London having a sandwich break; he has a flask with him as well. circa 1940

Firefighters playing chess during a break

The rocky coast of Isle au Haut in Maines Acadia National Park. Cliff Trail

Waves crashing on the rocky California coast near Monterey, California

Atlantic Storm Waves breaking on rocky shore - Porthnahaven - Islay - Scotland - UK LA005393
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Atlantic Storm Waves breaking on Beach - Machir Bay - Islay - Scotland - UK LA005379
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Calving at Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

Mexico, Guerrero, Ixtapa. Playa Quieta Beach / Dawn

Argentina, Buenos Aires. Argentine empanadas

Lagrima, literally a tear, is a coffe with steamed milk

View over the vineyards at Conhilac de la Montagne. Peyrepertuse? Limoux. Languedoc. Evening sunshine. France. Europe. Mountains in the background

Sweet bread. Jianshui Market. Yunnan Province. CHINA

The black basalt lava stone cathedral. Agde town. Languedoc. France. Europe. St Etienne cathedral from the 12 century

Burchells Zebras drinking out of the Mara River in the Msai Mara Kenya

Emblem for the Peoples Rights Party, 1946
PEOPLEs RIGHTS PARTY. Emblem for the Peoples Rights Party, 1946

MEXICO: STILL LIFE. Still life painting by a Mexican artist

Symbol for the American Socialist Workers Party, founded 1938
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY. Symbol for the American Socialist Workers Party, founded 1938

The Big Four, at the Versailles Palace in France during the Treaty negotiations, June 1919
WILSON AT VERSAILLES, 1919. The Big Four, at the Versailles Palace in France during the Treaty negotiations, June 1919. From left: British Prime Minister David Loyd George

American cartoon by Daniel R. Fitzpatrick, 1952, on the dissension breaking out in Republican ranks when Senator Robert
EISENHOWER CABINET, 1952. American cartoon by Daniel R. Fitzpatrick, 1952, on the dissension breaking out in Republican ranks when Senator Robert A

LCC-LFB Shop fire in Paul Street EC2
Vast crowds gather at the scene of a large shop fire in Paul Street, City of London. The work of the Brigade always drew people to watch it at work, though this crowd is perhaps an extreme example

LCC-LFB Canteen van at Colonial Wharf fire
Hungry and thirsty firefighters gathering for refreshments at the Brigades canteen van following a major fire at Colonial Wharf

AFS Mobile kitchen in use after major exercise
AFS staff collecting refreshments from a mobile kitchen after taking part in a major exercise conducted at the Fire Services Technical College, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire

Browns Fire Alarm: Break Glass, Pull Knob, Wait For Engine

Blitz in London -- mobile kitchen serving meals to AFS, WW2
Blitz in London -- a mobile kitchen serving meals to AFS, firefighters. These vehicles were donated to Britains fire services for the war effort by the Canadian Red Cross

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"Moments of Respite: Capturing the Essence of Break" Amidst the chaos, firefighters find solace in a tea break after battling a fierce fire at St Katherines Dock - a momentary pause to rejuvenate their spirits. The deafening roar subsides as HMS Duke of York takes a break from its relentless broadside firing during the Second World War - warriors catching their breath before resuming the fight. In an idyllic corner of Whitstable, Kent, UK, locals gather at a traditional pub for some well-deserved downtime - laughter and camaraderie filling the air as they take a break from life's demands. Rochdale's mill workers steal brief moments away from spinning machines, finding respite in each other's company - united by shared struggles and fleeting breaks that provide temporary relief. A whimsical circus scene unfolds before our eyes; performers take a break backstage while anticipation lingers in the air - even artists need time to recharge their creative energies. Dust-covered coal miners emerge from dark depths into daylight, taking precious breaks to catch their breaths amidst grueling labor - forging bonds through shared hardship and stolen moments of rest. A French maid steals away for her own personal intermission; she finds solace in solitude during her short break from serving others' needs – cherishing these stolen moments for herself. At Lords Cricket Ground in 1910, players engage in friendly banter during Eton vs Harrow match’s interval – both teams relishing this pause where rivalry is momentarily set aside for camaraderie. Two biplanes stand still on Iraqi soil as resting crew members seize an opportunity to relax amid turbulent skies – sharing stories and laughter while awaiting their next aerial adventure together. Spanish Civil War fighters find refuge under shaded trees during battle pauses; Republican Militia members bond over cigarettes and shared experiences, finding solace in each other's presence.