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"Countering the Tides of History: A Glimpse into Varied Realms" German Panzer tank

Background imageCounter Collection: Advert, They've all had Begg's, John Begg Scotch Whisky

Advert, They've all had Begg's, John Begg Scotch Whisky

Background imageCounter Collection: Main Booking Hall, Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey

Main Booking Hall, Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey
Main Booking Hall, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1922

Background imageCounter Collection: The Bunnies at the Shop

The Bunnies at the Shop Date: 1924

Background imageCounter Collection: Tunisia, North Africa - A Perfume merchant

Tunisia, North Africa - A Perfume merchant. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCounter Collection: Comic Postcard - Dirty Collar - Donald McGill

Comic Postcard - Dirty Collar - Donald McGill
A collar for your Father? Yes Miss - like the one I'm wearing? No - a clean one. Date: circa 1925

Background imageCounter Collection: The Shop of Geniani, 1772, by Luis Paret y Alcazar

The Shop of Geniani, 1772, by Luis Paret y Alcazar
Luis Paret y Alcazar (1746-1799). Spanish painter. The Shop of Geniani, 1772. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageCounter Collection: Un Loup De Mer

Un Loup De Mer
A portrait sketch of an older man leaning on a counter, smoking his pipe. Date: circa 1901

Background imageCounter Collection: Letter sent by King Philip II to City Council of La Coruna

Letter sent by King Philip II to City Council of La Coruna
Philip II (1527-1598). King of Spain. Letter sent by King Philip II to the City Council of La Coruna thanking the city for its resistance to the English siege

Background imageCounter Collection: The English Armada

The English Armada. Statement of causes which moved the chief commanders of the Navy of Her Most Excellent Majesty the Queen of England on the Voyage and Expedition to Portugal

Background imageCounter Collection: Ephemeris expeditionis Norreysii & Draki in Lusitaniam

Ephemeris expeditionis Norreysii & Draki in Lusitaniam
The English Armada. Ephemeris expeditionis Norreysii & Draki in Lusitaniam. Account of the expedition of Francis Drake and John Norris in 1589 against the Spanish-Portuguese ports

Background imageCounter Collection: Siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589

Siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589
Diary and relation of the siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589, by Captain Juan Varela. Manuscript, facsimile of the 19th century. From the Royal Galician Academy. Maria Pita House Museum

Background imageCounter Collection: The Blouse Shop

The Blouse Shop
A detailed painting which portrays a seated woman dressed colourfully, admiring a yellow fabric inside a blouse shop, a stack of books and an umbrella are placed next to her

Background imageCounter Collection: Great-grandmama chooses the Christmas Sirloin,s Spurrier

Great-grandmama chooses the Christmas Sirloin,s Spurrier
Great-grandmama chooses the Christmas Sirloin, illustration by Steven Spurrier, artist (1878-1961). Showing woman and girl ordering at Victorian butcher's counter

Background imageCounter Collection: Ordering Christmas Dainties, Steven Spurrier

Ordering Christmas Dainties, Steven Spurrier
Ordering Christmas Dainties, illustration by Steven Spurrier, artist (1878-1961). Showing a woman and girl ordering at the counter of a Victorian tea and grocery shop

Background imageCounter Collection: Franking machine at the London General Post Office

Franking machine at the London General Post Office Date: 1923

Background imageCounter Collection: Letters arrive for sorting at the London General Post Office

Letters arrive for sorting at the London General Post Office Date: 1923

Background imageCounter Collection: Stool Leap Frog, Henry cartoon

Stool Leap Frog, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Background imageCounter Collection: On Mark B-26K Counter invader 64-17653

On Mark B-26K Counter invader 64-17653 (ex 41-39378), at Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, AZ. Date: circa 1990

Background imageCounter Collection: In-store Danish food promotion counter

In-store Danish food promotion counter, with kilted Scotsmen partaking of samples in Glasgow. Date: 1960

Background imageCounter Collection: Danish food promotion counter - Lewis's store, Leeds

Danish food promotion counter - Lewis's store, Leeds
A Danish food promotion counter at Lewis's department store, Leeds. Date: 1961

Background imageCounter Collection: General Dynamics EF-111A Raven 66-0028

General Dynamics EF-111A Raven 66-0028
United States Air Force - General Dynamics EF-111A Raven 66-0028 (msn EF-28, ex A1-46), an Electronic Counter Measures aircraft converted from an F-111A bomber

Background imageCounter Collection: HMS Vulture - a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer

HMS Vulture - a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Vulture, a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer ordered under the 1895 - 1896 Naval Estimates. She was the fifth ship to carry this name since it was introduced in 1776 for a

Background imageCounter Collection: Ugt Armoured Lorry San Sebastian Spanish Civil

Ugt Armoured Lorry San Sebastian Spanish Civil
ugt, armoured, lorry, san, sebastian, spanish, civil, war, iln, import, 21, dec, 07, 1936, photograph, showing, union, general, de, trabajadores, unidos, hermanos, proletarios, uhp, pictured

Background imageCounter Collection: The Italian shipping line Lloyd Tristino continues to invite you to enjoy a trip on the Adriatic

The Italian shipping line Lloyd Tristino continues to invite you to enjoy a trip on the Adriatic (where invasion)
The Italian shipping line Lloyd Tristino continues to invite you to enjoy a trip on the Adriatic (where invasion, counter-invasion, revolt and civil war are now occurring). Date: 1940

Background imageCounter Collection: Council of Trent ; the prince-archbishop of Trent receives Charles de Lorraine in his palace

Council of Trent ; the prince-archbishop of Trent receives Charles de Lorraine in his palace, before the opening of the 19-year Council Date: December 1545

Background imageCounter Collection: 'Pray what can I do for you Sir?' from Blackie's Children's Annual

"Pray what can I do for you Sir?" from Blackie's Children's Annual
IL100111 "Pray what can I do for you Sir?" from Blackie's Children's Annual, Nineteenth Year Book (book illustration) by Jackson

Background imageCounter Collection: Penissieres, War in the Vendee, France, 1832 (engraving)

Penissieres, War in the Vendee, France, 1832 (engraving)
1721673 Penissieres, War in the Vendee, France, 1832 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Penissiere fights during war of Vendee, France, 1832, engraving)

Background imageCounter Collection: Two girls at the sweet counter

Two girls at the sweet counter by Freda M. Rose

Background imageCounter Collection: Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Cache-Corsets, c

Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Cache-Corsets, c. 1900 (engraving) (b/w photo)
CHT173509 Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Cache-Corsets, c.1900 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCounter Collection: Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Corsets c

Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Corsets c. 1900 (litho) (b/w photo)
CHT173511 Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Corsets c.1900 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCounter Collection: Treasury Dept. in Lincolns time... Washington D.C. between 1860 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Treasury Dept. in Lincolns time... Washington D.C. between 1860 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Treasury Dept. in Lincolns time (cash room - behind the desks). between 1860 and 1880

Background imageCounter Collection: The Auto Shop

The Auto Shop
Daniel Springgay

Background imageCounter Collection: Shopper in a store at 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942

Shopper in a store at 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Shopper in a store at 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N.W

Background imageCounter Collection: A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment altering... Washington, D.C. 1942

A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment altering... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment altering a pair of pants for a customer

Background imageCounter Collection: Across the counter is Ghost Town Cafe, Vader, Lewis County, Western Washington, 1939

Across the counter is Ghost Town Cafe, Vader, Lewis County, Western Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Western Washington, Lewis County, Vader. Across the counter is Ghost Town Cafe

Background imageCounter Collection: The Quick Lunch (colour litho)

The Quick Lunch (colour litho)
813621 The Quick Lunch (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quick Lunch.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageCounter Collection: In the Cafe, 1924 (oil on canvas)

In the Cafe, 1924 (oil on canvas)
5917384 In the Cafe, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Schiller, Gejza (1894-1927); 90x117 cm; Vychodoslovenska Galeria, Kosice, Slovakia; (add.info.: Vychodoslovenska galeria, VSG)

Background imageCounter Collection: New Years Day Festivities in Hong Kong (engraving)

New Years Day Festivities in Hong Kong (engraving)
1038662 New Years Day Festivities in Hong Kong (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Day Festivities in Hong Kong)

Background imageCounter Collection: Le magasin d apothicaire - The Apothecary Shop - Bakalowicz, Stepan Vladislavovich (1857-1947)

Le magasin d apothicaire - The Apothecary Shop - Bakalowicz, Stepan Vladislavovich (1857-1947)
FIA5399140 Le magasin d apothicaire - The Apothecary Shop - Bakalowicz, Stepan Vladislavovich (1857-1947) - 1903 - Oil on canvas - 61x31 - Private Collection by Bakalowicz

Background imageCounter Collection: Taking tickets (chromolitho)

Taking tickets (chromolitho)
7184874 Taking tickets (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking tickets)

Background imageCounter Collection: Florentine bank, 1490 (woodcut)

Florentine bank, 1490 (woodcut)
XJF400677 Florentine bank, 1490 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from an Italian merchants manual; )

Background imageCounter Collection: Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena

Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-60 (tempera on panel)
3545928 Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-60 (tempera on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); 28.5x25 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCounter Collection: A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving)

A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving)
1591397 A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Punting Expedition on the Thames)

Background imageCounter Collection: A Delicacy Shop, 1893 (w / c on paper)

A Delicacy Shop, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368834 A Delicacy Shop, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the Animals have a Soul)

Background imageCounter Collection: The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas)
145456 The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Landaluce, Victor Patricio (1828-89); 36x27 cm; Private Collection

Background imageCounter Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Droguiste; Druggist; Droguist (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Droguiste; Druggist; Droguist (engraving)
7195775 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Droguiste; Druggist; Droguist (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Droguiste; Druggist; Droguist)

Background imageCounter Collection: Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake, Bakers Man (colour litho)

Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake, Bakers Man (colour litho)
7157428 Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake, Bakers Man (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake, Bakers Man)




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"Countering the Tides of History: A Glimpse into Varied Realms" German Panzer tank, 1944: Witness the fierce counteroffensive as a German Panzer tank rolls through the war-torn landscapes of 1944, challenging the tides of history. Middlesex Hospital entrance, Mortimer Street, London: Step back in time and explore the grandeur of Middlesex Hospital's entrance on Mortimer Street - an architectural marvel that stood as a counterpoint to illness and suffering. Australian troops counter-attack at Amiens, WW1: Immerse yourself in the bravery and resilience of Australian troops as they launch a daring counter-attack during World War I's Battle of Amiens. The Gin Shop, 1829: Transport yourself to 19th-century London and indulge in a taste for rebellion at "The Gin Shop, " where spirits flowed freely amidst societal norms - an unconventional counterbalance to conformity. Battle of the Bulge: Uncover one of World War II's most significant turning points - The Battle of the Bulge - where Allied forces fiercely countered Hitler's last-ditch effort to regain control over Western Europe. The kitchen of Delmonicos Restaurant, New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1902: Peek behind-the-scenes into Delmonicos' bustling kitchen circa 1902; witness culinary masters countering hunger with their artistry within this iconic New York City establishment. The Fishmongers Shop: Dive deep into maritime traditions as you visit "The Fishmongers Shop, " where fishermen tirelessly offer their catch as a delicious counterbalance against empty nets and treacherous seas. Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex: Discover an unexpected oasis within Walton-on-the-Naze's martello tower – here lies a bar serving libations, a counterpoint to the tower's stoic defense against invaders.