Control Collection (#48)

Camel race course, Mudaibi, Oman, Middle East

Donkey, Thira, Santorini, Cyclades Islands, Greece, Europe

The Heavenly Gate to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Beijing (Peking), China, Asia

Camel riders, Alice Springs, Northern Territories, Australia

Rolling English landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies amid ripening barley sidelit
HAR-128 Rolling English landscape of fields and woodland with foreground rich crop of poppies amid ripening barley sidelit vivid red

Tonypandy Coal Strike
TONYPANDY COAL STRIKE A group of London police brought in to control the riots in Tonypandy, Rhondda

Events / Germany 1935
Saar demonstration outside the Reichstag. The valuable mines of the Saar Basin were under French control after WW1. The Saar population decided in 1935 to return to Germany

Military Checkpoint 1920
A British military checkpoint which was set up (in vain) to control disorder in the province

Food Shortage Germany
The police provide protection for the state butter merchant during a food shortage

Control Briefs 1935
And you thought tummy control knickers were a modern invention. This pair of Slenderline undies have a new point-yoke for a flat fit, without bulkiness

Christian Vii / Danish Roy
CHRISTIAN VII King of Denmark and Norway (1766-1808) - became insane and handed over control to Crown Prince Frederick (Frederick VI)

Automatic Pilot
An automatic pilot will control an aircrafts flight, instructions coming from the ground : the pilot takes control only if something unexpected happens

Hs Wall-Cockmount Hill
A view of Hadrians Wall on Cockmount Hill. Archaeological evidence suggests that the wall rarely saw large scale military conflicts, and acted more as a control barrier

Vallum at down Hill
A view of the vallum at Down Hill. The Vallum was a mound and ditch system, lying directly behing Hadrians Wall. It acted as a mechanism for people-control

Vallum on Hadrians Wall
The fosse ditch of the vallum system at Limestone Bank. The vallum lay behind the main stucture of Hadrians wall, and acted as a people-control structure, not as a defence

Crowded Air-Lanes
When air travel becomes popular, the sky routes will become as crowded as those on the surface : some kind of air traffic control will surely be needed

Chesting the Ball
A fine example of how to control a football with your chest

BATTLE 1915
A fierce battle rages between French and German forces for control of the Hartmannswillerkopf, in the Vosges Mountains, France

Calvinists Rising
The Calvinist protestants of Antwerp make an unsuccessful attempt to seize control of the city from their Spanish (Catholic) governors

Unemployed Crowd / Downing
The police try to control a crowd of unemployed people in Downing Street

Reform Riot, Hyde Park
The Reform League meeting in Hyde Park, London, dissolves into rioting as the crowd pull down railings on Park Lane; the police struggle to maintain control

Reform League Riot / 1866
Rioting during the Reform League demonstration in Hyde Park, London: the mob pull down the railings while the police struggle to maintain order

Traffic under Control
Traffic under control - an early form of Belisha beacon tells drivers to stop when its red, and the policemans outstretched arms tell you to do as the light tells you

Traffic Control Centre
Traffic Control Post

Space Police Station
Control Station in Space for the International Interplanetary Police Force

Road Traffic Control
Traffic control from the air : the observer tells the police by radio-telephone the state of traffic, which can then be halted or diverted in case of accident or congestion

German Potato Doctors
Potatoes have their own doctors in Germany, where a special department exists for the inspection of diseases. Research is instituted to find a cure for any such diseases

German Invasion - 1
When the Germans invade England, the first thing they will do after landing is to make for the stations and seize control of the railways (scene 1 of 4)

Denderah Zodiac
In this zodiac from Denderah in upper Egypt, the twelve traditional signs can be discerned, accompanied by the humans and other creatures whose destinies they control

Emperor Meiji
When Shogun Keiki abdicates, civil war breaks out, but the emperor Meiji is able to seize control and makes a triumphal entry into Yedo (Tokyo). Now Japan starts to modernise

Madagascar Exploration
The French explore the jungle in Madagascar as they take control of the island. The Merina monarchy is abolished

Northumberland Hedger
A study of a Northumberland hedger, one of the men who keeps the hedgerows of rural England under control

Nerva Sacrifices
MARCUS COCCEIUS NERVA a rather ineffective emperor, offers burnt sacrifices on the Capitol, Rome, but it doesn t help him control the Praetorian Guard

Prussia Imposes Force
Bismarck sees to it that Prussia takes control of the German states, breaking up the Bund of Bavaria, Hannover, Sachsen and the rest

Position Finding
In the Control Tower, a controller marks the position of each aircraft

Croydon Control Tower
The Control Tower at Croydon Airport

Irish Frankenstein
The Irish Frankenstein - Tenniel uses Mary Shelleys novel as an allegory of Irish politics - Parnell has created a monster that he cannot control

Evening of the First Day
By the evening of the first day, the insurgents are in control of large parts of Paris

Fake Slate Writing
How a fraudulent medium performs slate-writing while still apparently under strict control

Prices Device
Investigator Harry Price with the electric control he devised to detect movements of the mediums hands and feet during a seance

Futuristic building site
A futuristic building site, on which all the work is done by machinery. The architect simply sits in a box and operates the controls

Futuristic farming
An example of futuristic farming, the automated way. The farmer sits on a chair and operates the controls, while machinery does the harvesting

Class of boys at a school in North London
A small class of boys with their teacher at a school in North London -- it appears to be a private school

Classroom in a North London primary school
A drawing class in a North London primary school -- boys on one side, girls on the other

French customs officers and passengers
Passengers suffer the ordeal of having their luggage searched at Customs

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"Unveiling the Power of Control: From Ancient Empires to Modern Times" Exploring a map of the Roman Empire, we witness how control shaped an entire civilization, dictating its boundaries and destiny. Pedro Miguel Locks at the Panama Canal in Central America stand as a testament to human ingenuity and control over nature's mighty forces. The final gallop of White Horse signifies not only strength but also the delicate balance between control and freedom. Stepping inside the Apollo Lunar Module, we marvel at astronauts' mastery over technology, showcasing humanity's quest for ultimate control beyond Earth's limits. Air Traffic Control flight information strips meticulously organize chaos in our skies, ensuring safe journeys for millions around the globe. Defying stereotypes, female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses symbolize women breaking barriers while maintaining grace and precision under their command. Motorway traffic cones guide us through bustling highways with controlled efficiency, keeping us on track during our daily commutes. In NFS London Region's WWII control room, officers strategized tirelessly to maintain order amidst chaos – a testament to human resilience even in times of darkness. The IRA bombing of Westminster reminds us that sometimes those who seek power will challenge society's norms by attempting to seize control through violence – yet unity prevails against such acts. Amidst charred remnants after a fire in Hare Street SE18, LCC-LFB showcases their unwavering commitment to controlling destructive elements and protecting lives within communities they serve. A World War Two recruitment poster serves as a reminder that individuals willingly sacrifice personal freedoms when called upon by their nations – highlighting both patriotism and collective responsibility under strict controls during wartime. Peering out from an interior view of a tuk-tuk in Bangkok reveals Southeast Asia's vibrant chaos harmoniously balanced by skilled drivers maneuvering through crowded streets with remarkable control.