Harold Collection (#8)

A Nigerian girl, 1936Artist: Wide World Photos
A Nigerian girl, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

A man and a boy from the Ashanti people, Ghana, Africa, 1936. Artist: LNA Images
A man and a boy from the Ashanti people, Ghana, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Boy dancers dressed as girls, the Yafouba tribe, West Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
Boy dancers dressed as girls, the Yafouba tribe, West Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Two Arabs riding camels in the Sahara Desert, Africa, 1936. Artist: Fox Photos
Two Arabs riding camels in the Sahara Desert, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Tunisian boy in the Sahara Desert, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Tunisian boy in the Sahara Desert, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Berber horseman of the French Army, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Berber horseman of the French Army, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

White-robed inhabitants of Korea, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
White-robed inhabitants of Korea, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Japanese women washing their hands prior to entering a temple, 1936. Artist: Sport & General
Japanese women washing their hands prior to entering a temple, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Printing election posters in Japan, 1936. Artist: Fox Photos
Printing election posters in Japan, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

A man eating, Mukden (Shenyang), China, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
A man eating, Mukden (Shenyang), China, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Chinese family on a cart, 1936. Artist: Sport & General
Chinese family on a cart, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

A portrait of mandarins, China, 1936. Artist: Fox Photos
A portrait of mandarins, China, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Painted warriors, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. Artist: Sport & General
Painted warriors, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Goblin masks and visors worn as beauty aids, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. Artist: Fox Photos
Goblin masks and visors worn as beauty aids, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Pygmy tree dweller using a blow-gun, Malaya, 1936. Artist: Malayan Information Agency
Pygmy tree dweller using a blow-gun, Malaya, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Primitive methods in the worlds richest tin district, Taiping, China, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Primitive methods in the worlds richest tin district, Taiping, China, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Youthful devotee of the great Buddha, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Youthful devotee of the great Buddha, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Burmese dancers, 1936. Artist: Fox
Burmese dancers, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Afghan tribesman, 1936. Artist: Fox
Afghan tribesman, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Masked dancers, Tibet, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Masked dancers, Tibet, 1936. Traditional Buddhist dance performed by monks. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Tibetan priests, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Tibetan priests, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Porters in Tibet, 1936. Artist: Fox
Porters in Tibet, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Newar women pounding grain, Nepal, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Newar women pounding grain, Nepal, 1936. The Newar are an indigenous people of the Kathmandu Valley. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler

Sesame mill painted in honour of a Hindu goddess, India, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Sesame mill painted in honour of a Hindu goddess, India, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Indian nautch girl, 1936. Nautch dancer wearing heavy jewellery. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Hindu cow with sacred cow, India, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Vegetable seller, Jaipur, India, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Indian snake charmer with mongoose and cobra, 1936. Artist: Fox
Indian snake charmer with mongoose and cobra, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Indian maharajah, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Boy with a gun, Aden Protectorate, Arabia, 1936. Artist: Fox
Boy with a gun, Aden Protectorate, Arabia, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Arab boy and goat, Middle East, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Arab boy and goat, Middle East, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Yemeni orthodox Jew, 1914 (1936). Artist: Donald McLeish
Yemeni orthodox Jew, 1914 (1936). From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Christian woman in a wedding dress, Palestine, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Christian woman in a wedding dress, Palestine, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Turkish Cypriot men spinning, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Bedouin girl in the Syrian desert, 1936. Artist: HJ Shepstone
Bedouin girl in the Syrian desert, 1936. Published in Peoples of the World in Pictures, Harold Wheeler, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler

A peasant drinking coffee and smoking a huqqah, Izmir, Turkey, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Girls in a cotton field, Kazakhstan, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Worker on a collective farm in the Turkoman Republic, 1936. Agricultural worker with implement during the Soviet era. The Turkoman Republic or Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic later became

Woman working in the silk industry, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Uzbek girls, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Uzbek man smoking calian, Samarkand, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Uzbek schoolboy working on a farm, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Tartar girl of the Green Peninsula, Crimea, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Georgian man wearing a tcherkeska, 1936
Georgian man wearing a tcherkeska, (overcoat with cartridge belt), 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Female factory worker, Moscow, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Polish woman in traditional dress, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Lithuanian woman in traditional dress, 1936. Artist: Geoffrey L Portham
Lithuanian woman in traditional dress, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Latvian women in traditional costume, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

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"Harold: A Tapestry of Hope, Triumphs, and Tragedies" In the grand tapestry of history, Harold stands as a symbol of hope and resilience. From the tender embrace between Jesus and children to the epic Battle of Hastings depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, his story weaves together moments that shaped our world. As Wilkin captured the intensity of the Battle of Hastings in his artwork K021254, Harold Abrahams sprinted into victory at the 1924 Olympics' 100m race. These triumphs showcased human potential and inspired generations to reach for greatness. Yet it was King Harold II, also known as Harold Godwinson, who faced immense challenges during his reign. Labour Party election posters and television speakers echoed with promises for a better future under his leadership. Amidst war's chaos, Hs Power's painting portrayed artillery and horses at Ypres during World War I. It reminds us that even in times of darkness, heroes like Harold Larwood emerged on cricket fields with their unwavering determination. Stephen Wards' sketches immortalized celebrities from an era marked by cultural shifts - a testament to how art can capture society's essence. But just as Mr Micawber made Punch in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield novel, fate dealt its cruel blow with an arrow through King Harold's eye on the Bayeux Tapestry. The Battle of Hastings J960036 serves as a poignant reminder that no matter how valiantly one fights or strives for progress; destiny often has its own plans. Yet through these snapshots from history emerges a tale that transcends time - one where hope persists despite adversity. Harold may be but a name etched in historical records; however, he represents all those who dared to dream big amidst life's uncertainties. His legacy invites us to reflect on our own journeys - reminding us that within each thread lies untapped potential waiting to be unraveled.