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"Defend: A Legacy of Courage and Resilience" In the face of adversity, the Scottish Covenanters proudly raised their flag

Background imageDefend Collection: Constantine tracing the Boundaries of the New Capital (litho)

Constantine tracing the Boundaries of the New Capital (litho)
8661307 Constantine tracing the Boundaries of the New Capital (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantine tracing the Boundaries of the New Capital)

Background imageDefend Collection: Saint Genevieve, 17th century (painting)

Saint Genevieve, 17th century (painting)
8698451 Saint Genevieve, 17th century (painting); (add.info.: History. France. Saint Genevieve save Paris from the army of Attila the Hun (450). Painting, France, 17th cent.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageDefend Collection: Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle
7243372 Caernarfon Castle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caernarfon Castle, aka Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales)

Background imageDefend Collection: Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense

Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense
MMM5457668 Smugglers alarm: gathered in their hideout, the smugglers organize their defense, one is watching the outside through the keyhole

Background imageDefend Collection: Faithful speaks in his own Defence (engraving)

Faithful speaks in his own Defence (engraving)
8673633 Faithful speaks in his own Defence (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faithful speaks in his own Defence)

Background imageDefend Collection: Horatius Cocles defending the Pons Sublicius (engraving)

Horatius Cocles defending the Pons Sublicius (engraving)
8635801 Horatius Cocles defending the Pons Sublicius (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefend Collection: Brasidas defending Methone against the Athenians (engraving)

Brasidas defending Methone against the Athenians (engraving)
8635079 Brasidas defending Methone against the Athenians (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brasidas defending Methone against the Athenians)

Background imageDefend Collection: Defile of Thermopylae, Greece (engraving)

Defile of Thermopylae, Greece (engraving)
8635031 Defile of Thermopylae, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defile of Thermopylae, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imageDefend Collection: A Meeting of the Confederacy of Delos (litho)

A Meeting of the Confederacy of Delos (litho)
8660795 A Meeting of the Confederacy of Delos (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Meeting of the Confederacy of Delos)

Background imageDefend Collection: The defence of the Telegraph Office (colour litho)

The defence of the Telegraph Office (colour litho)
8649467 The defence of the Telegraph Office (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The defence of the Telegraph Office)

Background imageDefend Collection: Conway Castle from the Creek, c.1864-68 (albumen print)

Conway Castle from the Creek, c.1864-68 (albumen print)
8698278 Conway Castle from the Creek, c.1864-68 (albumen print) by Bedford, Francis (1816-94); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageDefend Collection: Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926685 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

Background imageDefend Collection: Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926683 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

Background imageDefend Collection: Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926682 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

Background imageDefend Collection: Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926686 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

Background imageDefend Collection: Arthur's first night at Rugby: Tom defendig him from the bully

Arthur's first night at Rugby: Tom defendig him from the bully
2604894 Arthur's first night at Rugby: Tom defendig him from the bully; (add.info.: Arthur's first night at Rugby)

Background imageDefend Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630777 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefend Collection: Kriegsschule / War School (colour litho)

Kriegsschule / War School (colour litho)
8666180 Kriegsschule / War School (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kriegsschule)

Background imageDefend Collection: The Defense of Paris, 1870-71 (oil on panel)

The Defense of Paris, 1870-71 (oil on panel)
5861702 The Defense of Paris, 1870-71 (oil on panel) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier)

Background imageDefend Collection: Swiss homeland guards (colour litho)

Swiss homeland guards (colour litho)
8635460 Swiss homeland guards (colour litho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swiss homeland guards. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDefend Collection: Neolithic Man (litho)

Neolithic Man (litho)
8661255 Neolithic Man (litho) by Cormon, Fernand (1854-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neolithic Man. Neolithic man spent his time hunting and fishing)

Background imageDefend Collection: Drawing of Round Tower, Portsmouth harbour, 1815 (graphite)

Drawing of Round Tower, Portsmouth harbour, 1815 (graphite)
7342021 Drawing of Round Tower, Portsmouth harbour, 1815 (graphite) by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); 19.4x36.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageDefend Collection: Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)

Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone)
5926684 Leg bone of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782 (human bone); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leg bones of Lieutenant John Fraser, 1782)

Background imageDefend Collection: Belgian soldiers landing in Ostend under British supervision, 1914

Belgian soldiers landing in Ostend under British supervision, 1914, to defend the port against the approaching enemy
3502692 Belgian soldiers landing in Ostend under British supervision, 1914, to defend the port against the approaching enemy, from The Pageant of the Century

Background imageDefend Collection: Soldier of the Red Army, c.1920 (poster)

Soldier of the Red Army, c.1920 (poster)
8698336 Soldier of the Red Army, c.1920 (poster) by Spassky, Vassili (1873-1924); (add.info.: History. Russia (USSR). "Comrade, watch the bridges." Soldier of the Red Army before a bridge

Background imageDefend Collection: Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print)

Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205958 Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageDefend Collection: Defence of Rorke's Drift (engraving)

Defence of Rorke's Drift (engraving)
8636190 Defence of Rorke's Drift (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defence of Rorke's Drift)

Background imageDefend Collection: Sea Adventure: The defence of the 'Windsor Castle' (colour litho)

Sea Adventure: The defence of the "Windsor Castle" (colour litho)
8668744 Sea Adventure: The defence of the "Windsor Castle" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefend Collection: Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913 (litho)

Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913 (litho)
8661424 Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913 (litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulgarians besieging Adrianople, 1912-1913)

Background imageDefend Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20120713

EyeUbiquitous_20120713
Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Eilean Donan Castle with its reflection in Loch Alsh

Background imageDefend Collection: African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by

African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans
1721268 African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans, 30th March 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageDefend Collection: Ireland, County Westmeath, Castlepollard

Ireland, County Westmeath, Castlepollard, Tullynally Castle

Background imageDefend Collection: Brighton and Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest Premier League 10MAR24

Brighton and Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest Premier League 10MAR24
Match action during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest during the 2023/24 season, at the American Express Stadium on the 10thMarch 2024

Background imageDefend Collection: WW2 - Railway Guns

WW2 - Railway Guns
A photograph of some heavy guns at a railway, an important site to defend. Date: circa 1944

Background imageDefend Collection: Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Vigilant and ready

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Vigilant and ready to fight to defend our Country'. Date: circa mid-1970s

Background imageDefend Collection: Vinolia Advertisement

Vinolia Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Vinolia Company Limited, promoting Royal Vinolia Cream, a product to defend complexion against air attacks in the form of cold wind

Background imageDefend Collection: Soldiers of Acostamientos. Culveriner and crossbowman

Soldiers of Acostamientos. Culveriner and crossbowman
Soldiers of Acostamientos. The Acostamiento was a salary granted by the king to his vassals under which they were obliged to serve him in war. Culveriner (left). Crossbowman (right). Engraving

Background imageDefend Collection: All the flags of the Allies fanned out

All the flags of the Allies fanned out
The card carries a verse entitled For a little Scrap of Paper'. This is a play on the German Chancellor's reported exclamation when he learned that Britain would honour her treaty obligations

Background imageDefend Collection: Members of NUTGW campaigning

Members of NUTGW campaigning
Members of NUTGW (National Union of Tailors and Garment Workers), NATSOPA (National Society of Operative Printers and Assistants)

Background imageDefend Collection: Spanish Civil War. Les J. E. R. E. C. que es troben

Spanish Civil War. Les J. E. R. E. C. que es troben
Spanish Civil War.Les J.E.R.E.C. que es troben a les trinxeres lluitaran fins a la fi en defensa de Catalunya (JEREC - Nationalist left-wing young activists- in trenches will fight to the end in)

Background imageDefend Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Campesinos, dad

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Campesinos, dad vida a la tierra. Otros os la dan y defienden (Farmers, bring life to the earth. Other give it to you and defend it)

Background imageDefend Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Campesino, defiende

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Campesino, defiende con las armas al gobierno que te dio la tierra (Farmer, defend with arms the government that gave the land to you). Poster. SPAIN. Barcelona

Background imageDefend Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Defensar Madrid

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Defensar Madrid es defensar Catalunya (To defend Madrid is to defend Catalonia). Poster

Background imageDefend Collection: Local Defence Volunteer Force 1940

Local Defence Volunteer Force 1940
Local defence volunteer force turns out to defend towns and villages if German attempt to parachute in Britain. Volunteers wearing two-piece khaki uniforms

Background imageDefend Collection: The Whole Art of Anti-Dive-Bomber Camouflage

The Whole Art of Anti-Dive-Bomber Camouflage
British military tanks and soldiers in disguise as civilians, so when seen from above the bombers don't attack. Date: 1941

Background imageDefend Collection: The Roof Raising Defence to Defeat Dive-Bombers

The Roof Raising Defence to Defeat Dive-Bombers
Latest device drawn by William Heath Robinson to defeat the dive bombers is a roof-raising by system of cogs, balloons and other lifting machinery. Date: 1941

Background imageDefend Collection: Camouflage v Camouflage During Invasion Practice

Camouflage v Camouflage During Invasion Practice
William Heath Robinson has come up with a solution to save on man-power in the East Coast of England. Revolving helmets being paraded around on a primitive pulley system with the locals clapping

Background imageDefend Collection: Camouflaging the Colonel's Breakfast

Camouflaging the Colonel's Breakfast
Under elaborate cover the regimental cooks get to work, invisible from the air by a table of cabbages. Date: 1941




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"Defend: A Legacy of Courage and Resilience" In the face of adversity, the Scottish Covenanters proudly raised their flag, symbolizing their unwavering determination to defend their beliefs and freedoms. During World War I, a powerful poster asked a poignant question: "Is your home here? Defend it. " It reminded individuals of the importance of protecting what they hold dear - their homes, families, and way of life. Boadicea emerges as an iconic figure in history, embodying strength and defiance. Like her, we must defend our values fearlessly against any opposition that threatens to undermine them. The tale of Beowulf battling a fearsome dragon teaches us about the necessity to confront our own inner demons. We must summon courage from within to protect ourselves from harm's way. In 1914, Serbian soldiers stood united on the battlefield as they defended their homeland with unwavering loyalty. Their sacrifice reminds us that defending one's nation requires immense bravery and selflessness. Recruiting grounds became bustling hubs where brave souls answered the call to serve in both regular armies and territorial forces. These courageous men defended not only borders but also ideals worth fighting for. Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg's depiction of Corfu serves as a reminder that sometimes we have to safeguard not just physical territories but also cultural heritage and historical landmarks for future generations. Amidst spiritual battles against darkness, an anti-demon prayer empowers believers to stand firm in defense of faith and righteousness. It reminds us that defending our spiritual well-being is equally vital as protecting tangible possessions. National Savings Certificates provide individuals with an opportunity to invest in securing their financial future while simultaneously contributing towards national defense efforts. By purchasing these certificates, citizens actively participate in defending economic stability. Doonagore Castle stands tall on Ireland's coast—a testament to centuries-old fortitude against harsh elements. Just like this tower house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, we must defend our dreams and aspirations against all odds.