Difficulties Collection (page 4)

Crinoline Difficulties 1860s
A lady goes to extreme lengths to wear the widest, most fashionable crinoline skirt during the 1860s when the fashion was at its height. Date: 1865-70

Advert for Chilprufe wool underwear for children 1941
The children must have Chilprufe. Our difficulty is to make the small ration of wool we are allowed go round. We have, therefore decided as a wartime policy to suspend production of womens

Published le Charivari 6 April 1869 Actualities
Published in le Charivari (6 April 1869): Actualities (No. 64): Difficulties in becoming svelte, 1869. Honore Daumier (French, 1808-1879)

Incidents including train-wrecking: General Strike 1926
Several scenes in England including: Liverpool Street Station crowds of commuters trying to get to work. Vandalism in Northumberland where fish-plates and bolts had been removed from the rails

Bacqueville 1742
The marquis de BACQUEVILLE attempts to fly across the Seine at Paris; initially successful, he gets into difficulties, falls on a boat and breaks his leg Date: 1742

Advert from the National Savings Committee 1945
Rhyme and reason. Sing a song of spare cash, a song to make you sigh; Four and twenty shillings spent on a buy. When the buy was open the bug began to sing Wasn t that a lot to pay for such a foolish

Advert from the National Savings Committee 1943
Go on, buy it! Its not worth quarter the price. When he whispers in your ear, Go on, buy it ! be firm. Say No, I m going to have a little nest-egg for the time when money will buy something worth

Anti-German cartoon, Germans at Verdun, WW1
An anti-German cartoon by a Belgian cartoonist showing the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and his son, Crown Prince Wilhelm, having difficulties on the battlefield at Verdun, north eastern France

London takes to the roads, General Strike 1926
Photographs showing Londoners finding all sorts of ways to commute to and from work during the 1926 general strike in Britain. May 1926

Signallers with the King?s African Rifles
Photograph: Signallers with the King?s African Rifles taking down a message, 1943. Captioned: Signaller taking down a messge

German Artillery Cart
German troops on the Western Front, showing the difficulties involved in hauling heavy artillery across the muddy terrain on horse and cattle drawn carts. Date: 1918

Slingsby Bethel
SLINGSBY BETHEL Sheriff of London whose Republican principles got him into difficulties. Date: 1617 - 1697

Sphere cover - artillery negotiating shell craters, Matania
British artillery in difficulty among shell craters in August 1918. Shell craters were created by explosions, could easily subside and filled with water in wet weather

Advert from the National Savings Committee 1944
Salute the soldiers. How can we show our gratitude to these men? The best, the most practical tribute we can offer them is to give them our complete support, by saving more

Liner Narrung in a gale by G. H. Davis
The Christmas gale: beaten back by the sea. How the P&O liner Narrung was forced back by huge waves off Ushant, Brittany. Showing the vessels position before she met the huge waves

Lancasters use low-flying tactics by G. H. Davis
Lancasters use low-flying tactics in the Le Creusot (Schneider Works, 17 October) and Milan raids (military targets, 24 October) during the Second World War: new problems set for the enemy

Wartime map of Italy by G. H. Davis
The slow advance in Italy: General Alexanders candid explanation. All roads lead to Rome -- but all the roads are mined, says General Alexander

Deck flying by G. H. Davis
Deck flying: problems met by pilots of the Fleet Air Arm. The arts of flying from and landing on naval aircraft carriers: difficulties created by rolling and pitching ships, by bumpy air

Advert for the General Electric Company 1944
Tanks can t run on toasters. Many manufacturers dedicated their factories to making military tanks, aircrafts and weapons for the War effort, and stopped making household goods. Date: 1944

Advert for Chilprufe wool underwear for children 1943
Quailty... a necessity when supplies are limited. The output of Chilprufe pure wool is now confined solely to a range of essential garments for infants and young children

Advert for the Ministry of Food 1946
Is your child missing something ? You are, naturally, eager to do the best for your under-five child. And if you don t give him his Cod liver Oil and orange juice, you ve a reason

Advert for the Ministry of Food 1945
Something new in salad. Salad making gives full scope to your powers of invention. For almost all vegetables are at home in the salad bowl, and you can try them in almost endless combinations

Big gun with tractor in difficulties, Western Front, WW1
A big gun with a tractor which has got into difficulties on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Advert for the Ministry of Food 1944
Eggs are plentiful. Thanks to dried eggs, you can have at least three nourishing egg dishes every weeks. Small children can havemore

British midget submarine attack by G. H. Davis
One of the Second World Wars most daring exploits: the British midget submarine (XE3) attack which gained VCs for Lieutenant Ian Fraser RNR and Leading Seaman James Magennis

Bomber v. warship and merchantman by G. H. Davis
Bomber versus warship and merchantman: difficulties confronting any German attempt at aerial blockade during the Second World War. Date: 1940

Manoeuvrability and pilot blackout by G. H. Davis
What fighting at nearly 400 mph means to the airman -- the difficulties of manoeuvrability and pilot blackout. How problems of high speed and wing loading have been solved

Advert for the Ministry of Food 1942
Home-guards of health. Of course you don t want to be a food crank. But it is useful to know that there are certain homely foods that can do a marvellous job of protecting you

Civics at Notre-Dame
Civic dignitaries go to Notre- Dame, Paris, no doubt trusting that God will sort out their difficulties. Date: 16 July 1789

Lord North (Profile)
FREDERICK, LORD NORTH. statesman, prime minister at the time of Englands difficulties with her restive American colonials. Date: 1732 - 1792

Skating: Pouring out Coffee under Difficulties

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SEVEN HUNDRED MILES IN THE " BERTHON" COLLAPSIBLE LIFEBOAT: 1. Lowering the Boat from the Royal Mail Steamship " Essequibo" in the Bay of Biscay

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IMAGE ACCOMPANYING " THE LAW AND THE LADY: A Novel" BY WILKIE COLLINS, CHAPTER XXII, THE MAJOR MAKES DIFFICULTIES; " She opened an invisible side-door in the wall

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Croquet under Difficulties, 1871

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The Zulu War: Troops on their Way to the Front, Difficulties of Transport, 1879

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Ireland: Harrowing under Difficulties, Mountain Farm in County Mayo, 1880

Some Difficulties of the Campaign, the Zulu War, Engraving 1879

From Hong Kong to Macao in a Torpedo Boat, Fixing an Unshipped Grating under Difficulties
FROM HONG KONG TO MACAO IN A TORPEDO BOAT, FIXING AN UNSHIPPED GRATING UNDER DIFFICULTIES, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian

Difficulties in marriage, print maker: Gillis van Breen, Karel van Mander I, Cornelius Schonaeus, 1595 - 1605 and/or 1700 - 1720

With the British Mission to Abyssinia: the Difficulties of Mule Transport, 1897

under Difficulties : Going to the State Ball at the Club House, Colombo
" under Difficulties" : Going to the State Ball at the Club House, Colombo, India, 1876

Chain of black and yellow paper clips dissolving where they are joined, symbolic image for problems of the black yellow coalition

South Devon Railway, later Great Western Railway (GWR) at Dawlish. It shows the track of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) atmospheric railway with engine house (right middle distance)

Neutrality under Difficulties : Benjamin Disraeli, British Conservative Prime Minister, refusing to take action over the Russo-Turkish War. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London, 5 August 1875

Some Difficulties Of The Campaign, The Zulu War, Engraving 1879

From Hong Kong to Macao in a Torpedo Boat, Fixing an Unshipped Grating under Difficulties
FROM HONG KONG TO MACAO IN A TORPEDO BOAT, FIXING AN UNSHIPPED GRATING UNDER DIFFICULTIES, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian

Predatory financial institutions, concept C014 / 0694
Predatory financial institutions, conceptual computer artwork

Eurozone break-up, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing countries leaving the Eurozone due to the sovereign debt crisis

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"Facing the Storm: Battling Difficulties at Bishop Rock Lighthouse in a Gale" In the midst of raging winds and crashing waves, the brave keepers of Bishop Rock Lighthouse stand tall, their resolve tested by unforgiving elements. As they cling to hope amidst the tempestuous sea, they embody the essence of resilience in times of difficulty. "The Struggles Within Walls: Newtown & Llanidloes Union Workhouse, Caersws" Within these walls lie stories untold - tales of hardship and adversity endured by those seeking refuge within Newtown & Llanidloes Union Workhouse. A reminder that even in our darkest moments, strength can be found through unity and compassion. "The Last Stand: Northamptons' Heroic Effort at Saran Sar" On November 9th, 1918, amidst chaos and uncertainty on foreign soil, The Northamptonshire Regiment stood firm against overwhelming odds. Their unwavering determination serves as a testament to human spirit when faced with seemingly insurmountable difficulties. "A Colony's Struggle: Great Barr Colony in Staffordshire" Amidst barren lands and harsh conditions lies Great Barr Colony - a symbol of endurance against all odds. Through sheer perseverance and collective effort, this community thrives despite facing countless challenges along its path. "Why We Lost: Unraveling William Heath Robinson's Perspective" Through intricate illustrations capturing life's complexities during wartime struggles, William Heath Robinson reveals an insightful perspective on why victories elude us. His work reminds us that understanding our failures is crucial for overcoming future difficulties. "Invisible Chains: Caterham Asylum's Silent Battle in Surrey" Behind closed doors lies Caterham Asylum - a place where individuals grapple with invisible demons daily. Their silent battles remind us that mental health struggles are real difficulties often overlooked but deserving empathy and support. "Nourishing Resilience.