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Police officer giving directions
A friendly police officer directs two of his colleagues in the right direction as they travel along in their open-top car

Blood Transfusion / 1882
Direct transfusion of blood from one patient to another, performed by Dr. Roussel in Geneva Date: 1882

London Street Fire Alarm
FIRE ALARM Alarms placed in the streets of London give a direct link to the fire stations Date: 1880

Do Not Follow Sat Nav sign on narrow road, warning drivers not to follow satallite navigation system, England, april

Ring galaxy

Near-Earth asteroid Apophis, artwork
Near-Earth asteroid Apophis. Computer artwork of Apophis, seen against the Earth (middle ground) and the Sun (background)

Historical illustration of distillation
Distillation. Woodcut illustrations showing various means of distilling fluids. In the upper frame both direct and reflected sunshine from a window are used in an enclosed room

THE SCARLET LETTER, 1926. Victor Sjostrom directing Lilian Gish in a scene for the film The Scarlet Letter, 1926, after Nathaniel Hawthornes novel

D. W. GRIFFITH (1875-1948). American film producer and director. Griffith, right
D.W. GRIFFITH (1875-1948). American film producer and director. Griffith, right, and his cameraman Billy Bitzer filming a scene with the actor Henry B. Walthall, c1910-1915

Egypt - River Nile - Water carriers fill their water skins
Slightly before Mr Evian, Mr Volvic and Mr Malvern took a firm grip on the market, this is how visitors to Egypt were supplied with fresh drinking water

Grammes dynamo-electrical machine
Engraving by W. Bazzett Murray showing Grammes direct-current dynamo. Zenobe Theophile Gramme (1826-1901) built the first successful dynamo in 1869

Tunnel under Channel ?
One day it may be possible to realise the age-old dream of a tunnel beneath the English channel, providing a direct high-speed link between France and the off-shore island

Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock
Vernadsky Research Base (Akademik Vernadsky) is an Ukrainian Antarctic Station at Marina Point on Galindez Island in the Argentine Islands, Antarctica

ARK ROYAL ATTACKED
The British aircraft-carrier Ark Royal is attacked by waves of Italian warplanes who damage her severely with two direct hits

Blood Transfusions / 1679
Direct transfusion: wrist to wrist

Arm-To-Arm Transfusion
Direct transfusion: arm to arm

Deluge Fire Engine
Merryweathers Deluge direct-acting fire engine

Jingu and Chuai
The empress Jingu urges her husband, the emperor Chuai to direct his efforts to the west. He won t listen, so the gods slay him, and Jingu makes a friendly treaty with Korea

Mail Order Catalogue
Direct Mail Service to your Home - clothing, tableware and household goods from Headquarters & General Supplies

Wrecked Howitzer in Wwi
A Sikh soldier in the British army guards the remains of a howitzer which was blown up by a direct hit from German artillery

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"Capturing the Essence of Direct: A Glimpse into History, Fashion, and Expression" Step back in time with the Kitchener Poster c. 1915, a powerful symbol communication during wartime. Travel through the skies with Pan American World Airways as their poster advertising takes you on a direct journey to new horizons. Witness bravery personified in aviator John Alcock's 1919 triumph, showcasing his unwavering determination and direct approach to conquering the skies. A young man stands confidently before nostalgic wallpaper, his smile reflecting a carefree spirit that embraces life's simple pleasures directly. Seriousness meets youthfulness as we encounter a girl in her teenage years; her gaze is focused and determined, showing us the power intention. In an unconventional twist on formal attire, a young man lounges shirtless on a couch - his boldness speaks volumes about embracing oneself directly. Kneeling passionately on a couch without restraint or inhibition, another young man demonstrates how expressing oneself directly can be liberating and empowering. With boundless energy and enthusiasm for life's adventures, witness a young man leaping fearlessly into the unknown - capturing joy directly from each moment. In an unexpected setting within a horse barn surrounded by bales of hay, observe raw masculinity as a bare-chested man wearing long underwear sits comfortably - unapologetically himself amidst nature's beauty. Suzanne Meunier's "Studies in Femininity: The Minx" challenges societal norms head-on by highlighting women who embrace their femininity directly and unapologetically - inspiring others to do the same. Amidst London's Blitz during World War II at Finsbury sub-fire station lies resilience personified; these brave individuals faced danger head-on with unwavering dedication to protect their city directly from destruction.