Friendly Collection (#89)

Metropolitan police officer and dog with shopkeeper
A Metropolitan police officer with his Alsatian dog chats with a shopkeeper in front of his shop. late 20th century

Metropolitan Police officer with horse and children
A Metropolitan Police officer introduces his horse to a group of children. Another officer does the same in the background on the left. circa 1990s

Metropolitan Police officers in an informal group photograph
A large group of Metropolitan Police officers in an informal group photograph, in a back garden or yard with hanging baskets above them

Metropolitan Police group photograph at exhibition
Group photograph of Metropolitan Police officers, male and female, posing with a police car on an exhibition stand. A banner bears the words: Beat crime -- join us. Date: circa 1970s

WPC with children at London Zoo conservation event
A Metropolitan Police WPC poses for her photograph with three children and one adult at London Zoo, where they are taking part in a Conservation in Action event

Met Police Commissioner with children, London
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Paul Condon (now Baron Condon, b 1947), with a young woman, three children and an inflatable dolphin on " Westminster Beach"

Metropolitan Police officers with boys on slide
A Metropolitan Police officer chats with three boys who are sitting at the top of a playground slide. Date: circa 1980s

Met Police stranger danger education for children
PC Doug Curwen of the Metropolitan Police supervising stranger danger education for children. A strange man brandishes a sweeping brush at two children, who don t seem to be at all frightened of him

Group of people on Westminster Beach, London
A man and woman with three children and an inflatable dolphin on " Westminster Beach", an area of sand in a London park

Metropolitan Police officer in school playground
A Metropolitan Police officer chats with girls and boys in a school playground. Date: circa 1980s

Camping Conviviality
Convivial campers passing the time of day on a campsite at Tylers Causeway, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

French people give directions to lost British soldier, WW1
Scene in a French street during the First World War. A crowd of people, including a policeman, give directions to a British soldier who has lost his way. Date: 1914-1918

RAILBUS CONDUCTOR
A friendly conductor collecting rail fares on a British Rail Railbus on the Ipswich to Lowestoft line, Suffolk, England. Date: 1980

Friendly Horses

Village Vicar not tempted with the offer of a pint of mild
The Vicar is not tempted with the offer of a pint of mild from a village Yokel. A card from the Weather Reports series, entitled " Genial and Mild". Date: 1907

American soldier with children, Brancourt, France, WW1
An American soldier relaxing with children on a street in Brancourt-le-Grand, northern France, on the day the town was captured during the First World War. Date: 8 October 1918

Friendly Village Shop
A friendly village shop in Colebourne, a village in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England. Date: 1953

Two little girls sitting on a log

Game / Indoor / Paper Cutout
A little girl and a friendly young man make paper cutouts from a newspaper. Date: 1932

Masterminds of Venus, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
MASTER MINDS OF VENUS - Friendly Venerians [sic] come to help Earthfolk Date: 1934

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults and young, group standing on hind legs, with researcher using weighing scales, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape

Friendly alien. Computer artwork of an alien waving

Friendly alien, artwork
Friendly alien extending his hand in a gesture of peace, computer artwork

Smiling woman
MODEL RELEASED. Smiling woman. 30-year-old woman looking happy

Hands touching, artwork. This could represent friendship between races

Food & bacteria in the ileum, SEM
Food and bacteria in the small intestine. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of food debris (yellow) and normal intestinal bacteria (purple) on villi (projections, red) in the ileum

Solar-powered traffic lights. Photographed east of Dryden, Ontario, Canada

Tin can telephone being used by two boys. The boy at left is speaking into one of the cans, and the sound waves are being transmitted along the string to the other can

Offshore wind farm. This is the Scroby Sands wind farm, situated in the North Sea. Photographed in Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, UK

Smiling man
MODEL RELEASED. Smiling man. He is nineteen years old

Parents and children playing in a wood
MODEL RELEASED. Kicking autumn leaves. Parents and children kicking leaves in a wood in autumn

Parents and children walking in a wood
MODEL RELEASED. Walking in a wood. Parents and children walking in a wood in autumn

Group of children
MODEL RELEASED. Group of children

Two children
MODEL RELEASED. Two children

Parents and children in a wood
MODEL RELEASED. Parents and children in a wood in autumn

Smiling children lying on autumn leaves
MODEL RELEASED. Smiling girl and boy lying on autumn leaves

Child train safety, artwork

Cup-and-string telephone
MODEL RELEASED. Cup-and-string telephone being used by a boy and a girl in a wood in autumn. The girl (in background) is speaking into one of the cups

Tire recycling
Israel, Tyrec LTD Tire recycling industries

Lactobacillus casei Shirota bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Lactobacillus casei Shirota, the strain of bacteria found in the Japanese probiotic product Yakult

Lactobacillus casei Shirota bacteria, SEM
Lactobacillus casei Shirota bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This strain of bacteria is found in the Japanese probiotic product Yakult

EXPL2A-00118
LaSalle at the mouth of the Mississippi River claims Louisiana for France 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Squanto befriends the colonists at Plymouth, 1620s
" Welcome, Englishmen, " Squanto greets the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PNAT2A-00027
Samoset visiting Pilgrim colonists at Plymouth, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) Pair - Australia

Horse, two young foals, greeting, standing in paddock, Oxfordshire, England, may

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Dusty, solitary friendly adult female, close-up of head, County Clare, Ireland

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"Capturing the Essence of Friendship: From Ibrox Stadium to Peru, a Journey of Bonds" In the midst of intense competition at Ibrox Stadium, Rangers and Bury showcased their camaraderie in a thrilling Pre-Season Friendly match. The Ladbrokes Premiership witnessed players from both teams displaying sportsmanship and respect. Just like the loyal Great Pyrenees or Pyrenean Mountain Dog, friendship knows no boundaries. These majestic creatures teach us that true companionship transcends differences and embraces unity. A captivating portrait of a captive Llama in Peru reminds us that even in unfamiliar surroundings, friendships can blossom. This gentle creature's eyes reflect trust and connection with its human counterparts. William Heath Robinson's masterpiece "The Right Spirit" captures the essence of genuine friendship through whimsical illustrations. It serves as a reminder that laughter and shared experiences form unbreakable bonds. Rewinding time to 1872, Scotland vs. England Football Match marked not only an iconic rivalry but also an opportunity for mutual respect between nations on the field. Kevin Keegan's presence exemplified his dedication to fostering friendly relations through sport. From Cornwall's Halfway House comes the heartwarming tale of a teenage barmaid forging connections with locals—a testament to how simple gestures can create lasting friendships within communities. History reveals remarkable stories like Oglethorpe and Tomo-chichi becoming friends amidst colonial Georgia's challenges—showcasing how understanding and acceptance can bridge cultural divides. The enchanting Star and Stargazer performance in 1926 demonstrated that music has no language barriers when it comes to forming deep connections among artists who share their passion on stage. Even our furry friends know how to demonstrate friendship. A Wire-haired Miniature Dachshund with strong eyebrows shows us that loyalty is not limited by species—it extends beyond words into unconditional love. Johan Neeskens from Holland joined hands with England's Kevin Keegan, proving that friendship can flourish even in the heat of competition.