Courageous Collection (#10)

Patience, courage, hope my heart is close to you, 1914-1918

Defence of the fort at Futtegurh, Indian Mutiny, 1857-1859 (c1895). 150 British, of whom only one quarter could bear arms, were besieged at Futtegurh

Louis XIII of France, 1629. Louis XIII (1601-1643) reigned from 1610. He was the Son of Henri IV and Marie de Medici and the father of Louis XIV. Copperplate equestrian portrait published 1629

Louis XIII of France, 1623 (Reigned from 1610). Louis was the son of Henri IV and Marie de Medici and the father of Louis XIV. Copperplate equestrian portrait

The Courage of Eleazar - 1 Maccabees 6. circa 1690

Richard Grace
Colonel RICHARD GRACE Irish soldier who resisted Cromwell but was utterly routed by the courageous colonel Sanckey... Date: 1620 - 1691

Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London
The Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London, where Robert Montgomery is appearing in the MGM film, Lovers Courageous. Date: circa 1932

Last moments of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis
The last moments of HMS Courageous after being torpedoed by a German U-boat: the crew abandoning ship in the failing evening light

HMS Courageous, aircraft carrier. Was sunk on the 17th September 1939 by U29 Date: 1930s

Pierre Paillette
PIERRE THOMAS LAURENT PAILLETTE Courageous French sailor who later became a fireman, in which capacity I dare say he was equally courageous... Date: 1776 - ?

Family watching an ice climber on a frozen waterfall, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Man sitting on a mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta

A hundred years ago, the students of the Ecole Polytechnique at the Barriere du Trone
XIR661398 A hundred years ago, the students of the Ecole Polytechnique at the Barriere du Trone, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Those who are no more on the battlefields, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR661395 Those who are no more on the battlefields, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22nd March 1914 (colour litho) by French School

A Spanish Banderillero placing the Banderillas whilst Seated in a Chair, 1878 (wood
KW441349 A Spanish Banderillero placing the Banderillas whilst Seated in a Chair, 1878 (wood engraving) by Sotain, Noel Eugene (b.1816); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fireman, illustration from Our Own Magazine, published by the Children s
KW392348 Fireman, illustration from Our Own Magazine, published by the Childrens Special Service Mission, 1885 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Richard Neville, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green
KW387018 Richard Neville, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published in 1893 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neville)

Illustration by J. Tenniel from the poem Sir Rupert the fearless, a legend of Germany
KW366267 Illustration by J. Tenniel from the poem Sir Rupert the fearless, a legend of Germany, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby

A child rescuing an other child, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346381 A child rescuing an other child, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 18th September 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Act of bravery of a level-crossing keeper, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346307 Act of bravery of a level-crossing keeper, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 7th April 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Portrait of Elbee, 1827 (oil on canvas)
XIR391458 Portrait of Elbee, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Paulin Jean Baptiste (1783-1855); 213x114 cm; Musee d Histoire, Cholet, France; (add.info.: Louis d Elbee (1752-94)

Brave silliness crowned by Themis, Claes Moeyaert, Anonymous, Joannes Bouman, 1612-1655

Young man jumping on a granite rock, near Spitzkoppe granite peaks, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Young man jumping, granite rocks, near Spitzkoppe granite peaks, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

One of the lion statues in front of Sofia City Court (SSC), Bulgaria

HMS Courageous (50)

Captains courageous. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt firing a cannon to send a life-line to a ship in distress on rough seas with dark clouds labeled Prejudice forming overhead;

Sopwith Pup taking off from HMS Furious, WW1
A Sopwith Pup biplane taking off from the deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Furious (a modified Courageous-class cruiser) during the First World War

William Leefe Robinson is awarded the Victoria Cross for destroying a Zeppelin over Cuffley, Hertfordshire, under very courageous conditions. Date: 1916

St Bernard Hospice
Statue of Christ in front of the Hospice of St. Bernard, Switzerland, famous for its courageous monks and dogs, who go out to rescue travellers in trouble in the snow. Date: 1930s

HMS Furious aircraft carrier, WW1
The aircraft carrier HMS Furious (a modified Courageous-class cruiser) during the First World War. Launched in 1916, HMS Furious served in both World Wars and was scrapped in 1948

Sopwith Pup landing on deck of HMS Furious, WW1
A Sopwith Pup biplane landing on the deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Furious (a modified Courageous-class cruiser) during the First World War

Sopwith aircraft on deck HMS Furious, WW1
Sopwith biplanes on the deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Furious (a modified Courageous-class cruiser) during the First World War

Lear / Nonsense / Norway
There was a Young Lady of Norway, who casually sat on a doorway; When the door squeezed her flat, she exclaimed, What of that? this courageous Young Lady of Norway

Albert Duke of Saxony
ALBERT, DUKE OF SAXONY Captain General of the Low Countries. Founder of the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin and marshall of the Holy Roman Empire

Jeanne Hachette
JEANNE HACHETTE courageous young lady who roused the people of Beauvais to defend their city against Charles le Temeraire, duc de Bourgogne

Bulldog (Bewick)
is the fiercest of all the Dog kind, and is probably the most courageous creature in the world - so says Bewick

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"Celebrating Courageous Acts: From Historic Battles to Heroic Individuals" "Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916: A testament to the courageous spirit that drove soldiers forward in the face of adversity. " "Scotland for Ever; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815: The fearless charge that forever etched their bravery into history. " "Perseus and Medusa statue at Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy: A symbol of courage as Perseus faced his fears and triumphed over a monstrous threat. " "The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. At Dargai, 1897: An inspiring tale of one man's unwavering bravery amidst chaos and danger. " "In Manus Tuas Domine. , 1879: Briton Riviere's masterpiece captures a moment of profound courage and trust in divine protection during perilous times. " "WW2 greetings card, Corporal Joan Pearson: A heartfelt tribute to all those who displayed immense courage on the battlefield during World War II. " "The Last Man by Hans Bohrdt - Propaganda - German navy officer: An intriguing portrayal highlighting both physical and moral courage amid war-torn seas. " "The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885: Remembering a brave leader whose sacrifice embodied unwavering dedication to duty till his last breath. " "Loss of HMS Courageous by G. H Davis: Honoring those who valiantly served aboard HMS Courageous with an everlasting reminder of their courageous sacrifice. " "Flora MacDonald, Scottish Jacobite heroine: Her daring actions exemplify how even individuals can display extraordinary courage when fighting for what they believe in. " "HMS Glorious cruiser and aircraft carrier, WW1.