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Breaks Collection (#9)

"Breaks: From Naval Battles to Record-Breaking Feats and Heartbreaking Moments" The Battle of Trafalgar: H. M. S

Background imageBreaks Collection: Annunciation Virgin Mary book hand sitting next

Annunciation Virgin Mary book hand sitting next
Annunciation to the Virgin, The Annunciation to Mary. Mary with a book in her hand, sitting next to a cupboard with open doors, turns to the angel. Above the angel the dove of the Holy Spirit

Background imageBreaks Collection: Meal Emmaus Christ sitting table two disciples

Meal Emmaus Christ sitting table two disciples
Meal at Emmaus, Christ is sitting at the table with the two disciples. He breaks the bread and speaks the blessing, and at that moment the two men recognize him

Background imageBreaks Collection: Chastity overcomes Love Seven virtues seven vices

Chastity overcomes Love Seven virtues seven vices
Chastity overcomes Love Seven virtues and seven vices (series title), The personification of Chastity (Castitas) sits under a tree and tramples Amor, the god of love

Background imageBreaks Collection: Romeo Speaks In Romeo And Juliet, Act Ii, Scene Ii By William Shakespeare

Romeo Speaks In Romeo And Juliet, Act Ii, Scene Ii By William Shakespeare. But, Soft! What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks

Background imageBreaks Collection: Temporary Treatment Of Fractures. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

Temporary Treatment Of Fractures. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

Background imageBreaks Collection: Icebreaker Ship

Icebreaker Ship

Background imageBreaks Collection: Markagunt Plateau In Zion National Park, Utah, Usa

Markagunt Plateau In Zion National Park, Utah, Usa

Background imageBreaks Collection: Bacqueville 1742

Bacqueville 1742
The marquis de BACQUEVILLE attempts to fly across the Seine at Paris; initially successful, he gets into difficulties, falls on a boat and breaks his leg Date: 1742

Background imageBreaks Collection: Alexander the Great and the broken ladder, 326 BC

Alexander the Great and the broken ladder, 326 BC
Soldiers, enthused by Alexander the Greats example, swarm up a ladder, used to attack the fortified city walls of the Mallians

Background imageBreaks Collection: Dream Canyon, The Subway, Zion National Park Utah

Dream Canyon, The Subway, Zion National Park Utah
The Subway is a colloquial name for a uniquely shaped slot canyon in Zion National Park. It is located between two peaks called the North and South Guardian Angels

Background imageBreaks Collection: Canyon of the Gods, Subway, Zion National Park, UT

Canyon of the Gods, Subway, Zion National Park, UT
Vivid color in a tight canyon with stream running through. The Subway, Left fork of North Creek, Zion Natioanl Park, Utah

Background imageBreaks Collection: Veritas Mantles 1929

Veritas Mantles 1929
Advertisement for Veritas Mantles...for strength and brilliancy. A clumsy man (possibly a lamp lighter) accidentally breaks the glass of a street lamp with his ladder as he passes...Not broken

Background imageBreaks Collection: Blanheim Palace Fire

Blanheim Palace Fire
A fire engine hurries to the scene when fire breaks out at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Background imageBreaks Collection: Clergy Attacked by Mob

Clergy Attacked by Mob
Clergy who refuse to swear loyalty to the Revolution gather in the church of the Theatines, but a mob breaks in and overturns the altar and other furnishings. Date: circa 1791

Background imageBreaks Collection: The Maltese Cat (Polo)

The Maltese Cat (Polo)
In the course of a polo match, one of the ponies slams into a goal post and breaks it. Date: 1932

Background imageBreaks Collection: Falling from Skyscraper

Falling from Skyscraper
Two workmen fall when scaffolding breaks on a New York skyscraper, but they are hauled to safety Date: 1933

Background imageBreaks Collection: Alice Coachman at 1948 Olympic Games

Alice Coachman at 1948 Olympic Games
Alice Coachman (USA) wins the High Jump and breaks the Olympic record with a jump of 5 feet 6 inches. Date: 1948

Background imageBreaks Collection: De Long / Ice Breaks Up

De Long / Ice Breaks Up
George De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Watching the ice break up. Date: 24 July 1879

Background imageBreaks Collection: ROSS / ENTERPRISE / 1848-9

ROSS / ENTERPRISE / 1848-9
The ice breaks up during the boyage to find Franklin. Rosss ships are the Enterprise and the Investigator. Date: 1848 - 49

Background imageBreaks Collection: General Strrike 1926: The Lever Brakes

General Strrike 1926: The Lever Brakes
The Lever Breakes the Trades Union Congress tries, unsuccessfully, to use the General Strike to topple the Government. May 1926

Background imageBreaks Collection: Hush-A-Bye Baby

Hush-A-Bye Baby
Hush-A-Bye baby, upon the tree top; When the wind blows the cradle will rock; When the bough breaks

Background imageBreaks Collection: Cartoon / Ireland 1890

Cartoon / Ireland 1890
GLADSTONE AND PARNELL Gladstone breaks with Parnell after the O Shea case. Date: 1890

Background imageBreaks Collection: Tobacco barrels on Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Tobacco barrels on Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Tobacco barrels (known as breaks or hogsheads) on Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1906

Background imageBreaks Collection: Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal

Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal
Steel Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBreaks Collection: Suffragette Breaks Window Militant

Suffragette Breaks Window Militant. Militant suffragette wields hammer, the caption reads, The suffragettes get wilder daily & smash shop windows oh so gaily. Date: circa 1912

Background imageBreaks Collection: Suffragette breaks Window, Miners Strike

Suffragette breaks Window, Miners Strike. Militant suffragette breaks shop window. Miners and Suffragettes are alike. For now they all begin to strike

Background imageBreaks Collection: Suffragette, Child Breaks Mirror

Suffragette, Child Breaks Mirror. Delighted mother, on seeing her toddler smash a mirror with a hammer, exclaims, Oh the Darling! The little pet is going to be a suffragette. Date: circa 1912

Background imageBreaks Collection: Toffs versus Roughs

Toffs versus Roughs
A fight breaks out on the streets of a city between top-hatted gentlemen who throw determined punches at the lower-classes

Background imageBreaks Collection: Inner Earth

Inner Earth
The inner earth breaks through the Earths crust. Date: 1735

Background imageBreaks Collection: Source Size = 3783 x 4971

Source Size = 3783 x 4971
THE " GALUMBO, " A POPULAR SPORT IN SPAIN; And the sport is started in the principal square, a long rope attached to the Bulls horns, to which men tail

Background imageBreaks Collection: Source Size = 1845 x 1704

Source Size = 1845 x 1704
On my Way to Join my Regiment in Egypt, Catastrophes which Happened to an Officer Recalled from Leave in Kashmir during the Monsoon Rains: 4 P.M. my Wifes Dandy Breaks in Two

Background imageBreaks Collection: French liberty, Nixon, John, -1818, artist, [1793 July], on the right Liberty is

French liberty, Nixon, John, -1818, artist, [1793 July], on the right Liberty is torn from her Temple by a hired band of Ruffians bound & going to be Sacrificed to the rage of these Ignorant

Background imageBreaks Collection: Revolution, decorations on the Place Royale, 1795, A. Verkerk, Johannes Roelof Poster

Revolution, decorations on the Place Royale, 1795, A. Verkerk, Johannes Roelof Poster, 1795

Background imageBreaks Collection: Hercules wrestles with Achelous, Cornelis Cort, Julius Goltzius, in or after 1563

Hercules wrestles with Achelous, Cornelis Cort, Julius Goltzius, in or after 1563 - before 1595

Background imageBreaks Collection: Young man lying in tall grass, smiling, sunbathing

Young man lying in tall grass, smiling, sunbathing

Background imageBreaks Collection: Young man have a break, man with a bag wearing shorts, shopping spree

Young man have a break, man with a bag wearing shorts, shopping spree

Background imageBreaks Collection: Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar City, Utah, USA, America

Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar City, Utah, USA, America

Background imageBreaks Collection: Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar City, Utah, USA, America

Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar City, Utah, USA, America

Background imageBreaks Collection: Woman at the summit cross, Hoher Stein Mountain, Muehlberg, Dunkelsteinerwald, Wachau

Woman at the summit cross, Hoher Stein Mountain, Muehlberg, Dunkelsteinerwald, Wachau, Mostviertel, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Background imageBreaks Collection: A man in his mid 40 quenches his thirst at a well, Todtnauberg in the Black Forest

A man in his mid 40 quenches his thirst at a well, Todtnauberg in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageBreaks Collection: A man in his mid 40s cools off at a well, Todtnauberg in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg

A man in his mid 40s cools off at a well, Todtnauberg in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageBreaks Collection: Mountain hike on Mt Brauneck, hiker, Alps, Germany

Mountain hike on Mt Brauneck, hiker, Alps, Germany

Background imageBreaks Collection: Schoolmaster reacts angrily as his window is smashed

Schoolmaster reacts angrily as his window is smashed by an errant cricket ball. Date: 1898

Background imageBreaks Collection: The New Compensation Act of 1906

The New Compensation Act of 1906
" The New Compensation Act" - " Never mind Bill, we re insured!" - a pair of labourers are not unduly concerned at the blocks of stone falling on their heads

Background imageBreaks Collection: Billiards Illustrated - A Little Too Fine

Billiards Illustrated - A Little Too Fine
A fisherman fly fishing in a Scottish Loch is thwarted in his attempts to land a sprightly salmon by his choice of fishing line, which appears to be far too thin

Background imageBreaks Collection: The Fight Interrupted - by Mulready

The Fight Interrupted - by Mulready
The Fight Interrupted - a schoolmaster breaks up a playground scrap between two boys, although he has seized the wrong culprit! Reproduction of a painting by William Mulready. Date: 1816

Background imageBreaks Collection: Jeremiah breaking the potters vessels

Jeremiah breaking the potters vessels
Jeremiah breaking the Potters vessels. circa 19th century

Background imageBreaks Collection: Picture No. 10741289

Picture No. 10741289
England - Aerial view of Arundel Castle, Arundel Park and the Arun valley where it breaks through the South Downs. Date:




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"Breaks: From Naval Battles to Record-Breaking Feats and Heartbreaking Moments" The Battle of Trafalgar: H. M. S. Victory breaks the line, marking a turning point in history. Portreath - wave breaks over pier in storm - Cornwall - UK: Nature's power reminds us of its relentless force. Naval Battle 1782: A fierce struggle as two forces clash on the open seas. Olympics / 1936 / Jesse Owens: Breaking barriers and shattering records, an athlete defies expectations. Poster for Rosario de la Frontera, Argentina: Inviting you to experience a city that offers a refreshing break from routine. Moses' Ten Commandments: A divine revelation that forever changed humanity's moral compass. Doreen Davey with record-breaking Wye salmon 1923: Celebrating an angler's remarkable achievement and dedication to her craft. UK, Scotland, Edinburgh: Discover the enchanting beauty of this historic city where time seems to stand still. Tearful paper moon sees lover fall from sky: In moments of heartbreak, even celestial objects share our sorrow. Earth's Central Fire : Unveiling the mysteries beneath our feet, reminding us of Earth's untamed power within. Titanic / Southampton 1912 : Tragedy strikes as one of history's most iconic ships meets its fateful end at sea. In life, there are moments when everything changes – when boundaries are shattered or hearts broken; when nature shows its might or human achievements defy expectations; when tragedy strikes or new beginnings emerge. From the legendary Battle of Trafalgar where H. M. S Victory broke through enemy lines to secure victory for Britain, to witnessing waves crashing over piers during storms off Cornwall’s Portreath coast – these scenes remind us that sometimes, even the strongest barriers can be overcome.