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Mr. Sponge completely scatters his Lordship, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Sponge completely scatters his Lordship, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Shoeing the Ox, c1910. Artist: John Singer Sargent
Shoeing the Ox, c1910. Painting held in the Aberdeen Art Gallery, Scotland. From The Studio Volume 82. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

The Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. Artist: Robert Havell
The Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

A Blind Girl of Rome, c18th century. Artist: Thomas Gaugain
A Blind Girl of Rome, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

The Misers Daughter: 19 / 20, Dispersion of the Jacobite Club, c1842, (1913). Artist: George Cruikshank
The Misers Daughter: 19/20, Dispersion of the Jacobite Club and Death of Cordwell Firebras, c1842. The Misers Daughter is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth published in 1842

Vagrants, c19th century, (1924). Artist: Paul-Joseph Blanc
Vagrants, c19th century. From The Connoisseur Vol LXVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1924.]

The Birmingham Mail near Aylesbury, the guard Banbury proceeding with the bags, 1837 (1907). Artist: Robert Havell
The Birmingham Mail near Aylesbury, the guard Banbury proceeding with the bags 1837. Mail coach drawn by two horses stuck in a snowdrift, with three other horsemen coming to the rescue

Hired for an Hour, 19th century. Two city gentlemen struggling to cope with riding horses they have hired, much to the amusement of country folk

Coal miner working a narrow seam, c1864. The miner is crouching on the floor and, with a pickaxe, is holing out or scuffling out the coal

Early 19th century coal miner working a narrow seam, c1868. The miner, stripped to the waist, is lying on his side and, with a pickaxe, is holing out or scuffling coal

Roman Mosaic of Fishing Boat, c2nd-3rd century. Bardo Museum

Roman funerary relief, showing an ox-cart
A Roman funerary relief, showing an ox-cart, fromthe Muno Nationale Museum Romanos collection

Passage of the Berezina, 28th November 1812, 19th century

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880), 1880. A block in the Jugdulluk Pass: British troops having difficulties on their way to reinforce General Roberts at Cabul (Kabul). December 1879

The approach to Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 18 January 1900. British forces hauling a 4.7 inch naval gun across the Tugela (Thukela) River 20 miles from Ladysmith

Hell Bunker, 14th hole, Old Course, St Andrews, c1910

Buckskin Gulch Canyon Page Arizona
Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona in United States

WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers advance in snow
WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers shovel through the winter snow to aid the passage of an advancing artillery regiment

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Large winter surf. Waves breaking on the north shore of Oahu at Waimea on a big day

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Wave breaking at Peahi on Maui's north shore, Hawaii

King penguins walking on the rocky shores of South Georgia Island, Antarctica
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking on the jagged, rocky shore of South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Spring Crocus in Snow, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Eranthis Hyemalis in Snow, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Spring Crocuses in Snow, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Halt tavern 1785 oil oak wood 21 x 26 cm inscribed
Halt at the tavern, 1785, oil on oak wood, 21 x 26 cm, inscribed and dated lower left: C. Geszner 1785, and right next to the steps: Gessner, including difficult to read year, Conrad Gessner

Portrait Basel Mayor Emanuel Socin 1707 oil canvas
Portrait of the Basel Mayor Emanuel Socin, 1707, oil on canvas, 217 x 138 cm, unmarked. The following inscriptions appear on the three documents on the table: a) A Monsieur, Monsieur D [sic

The Difficult Road Crossing. A Man Carries A Woman Pedestrian On His Back Through A Flooded Road. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Hawaii, Maui, Haleakala, The long trail through colorful lava rock and blue sky

Hawaii, Maui, Haleakala, The hiking trail through the Volcanic Crater

Hawaii, Maui, Haleakala, New life grows among lava rock

Hawaii, Maui, Jaws, Sierra Emory Looks At Camera, In Front Of Large Wave

Hawaii, Oahu, North Shore, Pipeline Surfer Coming Out Of Wave, Curling

Hawaii, Maui, Buzzy Kerbox Surf Curling Wave At Jaws Aka Peahi, Curling Wave

Hawaii, Maui, Yuri Farrant Surfs Huge Wave At Jaws, Aka Peahi

Hawaii, Oahu, North Shore, Pipeline Wave Breaking

Hawaii, Oahu, North Shore, Beautiful Wave Breaking

Hawaii, Oahu, Beautiful Set Of Waves

Hawaii, Oahu, Pipeline, Wave Breaking

Hawaii, Oahu, Beautiful Wave Breaking

An Ice Climber Ascends The Face Of A Large Iceberg Frozen Into Mendenhall Lake, Juneau, Southeast Alaska, Winter

An Ice Climber Swings Down From Rope To Reach Face Of A Large Iceberg Frozen Into Mendenhall Lake, Juneau, Southeast Alaska, Winter

Female Ice Climber Rappels Into The Head Of Maligne Canyon In Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Mountaineer Group Descends Into The Maccarthy Gap On The King Trench Route, Mt. Logan, Kluane National Park, Yukon Territory, Canada, Summer

Man Skiing Thes Couloir On The North Face Of Ptarmigan Peak, Chugach Mountains, Southcentral Alaska, Winter

Silhouette Of Four Mountian Climbers As They Ascend Mount Ascension Before Sunrise Lost Lake Seward Alaska Kenai Peninsula Summer

Hawaii, Maui, Olowalu, Stand Up Paddling

USA, Hawaii Islands, Maui, Surfer On Huge Wave; Peahi-Jaws

Person Surfing In Winter In Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Kachemak Bay, Alaska

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"The Broad and Narrow Way: Navigating the Difficult Path to Heaven or Hell" In this captivating artwork titled "Diana of the Uplands, " created by Charles Wellington Furse in 1903-1904, we are presented with a thought-provoking religious concept. The painting depicts Diana, symbolizing purity and righteousness, standing at a crossroad that represents the broad and narrow paths leading to either heaven or hell. It serves as a reminder that our choices in life can determine our eternal destiny. As we delve into history, we encounter "Love Locked Out" by Anna Lea Merritt from 1889. This mesmerizing piece portrays love as an elusive force locked out from human hearts due to their own actions. It reminds us that sometimes love can be difficult to find or maintain if not nurtured and cherished. Moving on to JMW Turner's masterpiece, "Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy, " we witness the challenges faced by fishermen braving treacherous waters for their livelihoods. Their determination amidst adversity highlights how even everyday tasks can become difficult struggles. The Royal Navy's role on the home front during times of conflict cannot be overlooked. Their unwavering commitment is showcased in images capturing their resilience amidst challenging circumstances. Meanwhile, an Autocar Poster promoting the Targa Florio race in Sicily takes us into the world of motorsports where drivers push themselves beyond limits on demanding tracks. The poster serves as a testament to their relentless pursuit of victory despite facing countless obstacles along the way. Sports also take center stage with Walter Hagen at Muirfield in 1929 - his focused gaze reflecting both his skill and dedication required to excel in golfing tournaments held on challenging courses worldwide. Amidst bustling city life captured in Covent Garden's traffic congestion photograph, one cannot help but ponder over daily difficulties faced by commuters navigating through crowded streets.