Helped Collection (#6)

Milton / Sabrina / Nymph
Sabrina, nymph of the River Severn, is helped by one of her attendants

How they helped in Hyde Park and Whitehall during the strike
Typical volunteer workers in Hyde Park and Horse Guards, helping in the canteens and hanging out the washing

Prince & Princess of Wales visit Glasgow
The Prince and Princess of Wales, captured on camera during a visit to Glasgow in the 1890s. Civic visits, openings, loyal addresses and dedications helped to increase the popularity

Waldemar II Escapes
Waldemar II (known as the Victorious, but that was earlier in his career) is defeated at the battle of Bornhjoved but escapes helped by one of his men

Russian Emigrants landing in New York, 1892
Engraving showing Russian emigrants, young and old, arriving by tender at the Barge Office, New York, 1892. As an elderly immigrant is helped ashore, customs officals wait to inspect the new arrivals

Passengers on the gangway, Liverpool, 1870
Engraving showing two emigrants, a mother and child, being helped on board ship at Liverpool by a uniformed member of the crew, 1870

British Water-filter cart
A British water-filter cart being filled from a river. Ensuring troops remained free of disease was a pressing concern during World War I, and preventative measures against water-borne bacteria

Jeanne De Montfort / 1342
JEANNE DE MONTFORT DUCHESSE DE BRETAGNE She helped her husband fight the King of France

Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers F. A. Cup Final, 1904
Series of illustrations from the Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers F.A. Cup Final at the Crystal Palace ground, London, 23rd April 1904

The Zulu war. Portraits of officers
Portrait of Mr W A Dunne, Commissariat Department, defender of Rorkes Drift. 137 British soldiers held the fort at Rorkes Drift against a force of over 3, 000 Zulus

The Sand Fairy / Jacobs
A small girl is either woken up, or helped with her insomnia by a sand fairy who appears in her dormitory unobserved by anyone else

Hyder Ali (Haidar)
HYDER ALI Indian ruler and soldier. Helped form first corps of sepoys with European aid

Edith Cavell
EDITH CAVELL - nurse in Belgium who helped some 200 Allied servicemen to escape by hiding them in her hospital : the Germans, not surprisingly, disapproved, and shot her

Joan of Arc is Dressed
JOAN OF ARC is helped to don a suit of armour before battle, in the camp of her troops

Gherghebil in Dagestan
The Village of Gherghebil showing houses built on top of each other. This compactness has helped the villagers defend themselves from attack

Mustering Sheep, Austral
Mustering sheep - men on horseback and on foot are helped by their sheepdogs

Garibaldi Redshirt
Giuseppe d Angelo, one of the redshirts (so called because they wear red shirts) who helped Garibaldi liberate Palermo from Neapolitan rule

Napoleon III at Palestro
Napoleon III surveys the battlefield of Palestro, where French troops helped the Piedmontese to defeat the Austrians

Shoe Shop / Le Rire
A lady is helped with a pair of new boots, while a man in the background looks up the skirt of another woman on a stepladder

Affair of the Necklace
Countess de la Motte & her maid escaping after the Affair of the Diamond Necklace. Marie Antoinettes supposed involvement helped discredit the monarchy

Red Army Offensive
Workers form a Red Army and go on the offensive against the right wing soldiers who had taken part in the Kapp Putsch. Their general strike had helped defeat Kapp

Medusa Loses her Head
Medusa, leader of the Gorgons, is not an easy lady to subdue, but Perseus (helped by Pegasus) wins her head, if not her heart, by not looking at her except in reflection

Cap Vendors Shop, China
CHINA A cap vendors shop in Canton; a customer smokes a long pipe while another is helped with his choice of caps; an assistant makes tea

Weber / Oberon / Liebig 3
Act two, scene two : at the court of Haroun el Rashid, Huon rescues Reiza from an unwanted marriage and, helped by a magic horn, carries her off

Dartmoor Prison
A splendid birds-eye view of the recently built Dartmoor Prison and English Barracks. Prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars helped build the jail

Jean-Etienne Portalis
JEAN-ETIENNE PORTALIS duc de Montebello French statesman, helped draft the Code Napoleon

Police Help Drunk Home
The dangers of one port too many: an incapacitated London gentleman is helped to get home by London policemen

Saint Pudentiana
SAINT PUDENTIANA A lady of Rome, daughter of Pudens, who gave her wealth to the poor and helped to bury martyred Christians

Matthew and Angel
SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST is helped in his writing by an angel

Lady Dismounts
A lady in her riding habit is helped to dismount by a gentleman

Lady Helped Up
A lady in her riding habit is helped to mount by a gentleman while her groom holds her horses head

Pigs at Feeding Time
Feeding time in the piggery - a pig-farmer in his smock is helped by his daughter in her pinafore

Baby Learning to Walk
A small baby boy takes his first steps, helped along by his two sisters

The Dutch Pilot
After he has been helped by a Dutch pilot, he makes him a present of the boat

Olympics / 1908 / Marathon
THE MARATHON Dorando of Italy finishes first but is disqualified because he is helped at the finish : however he is awarded a special medal

Mediumship / Mrs Guppy
Helped by Katie King, Agnes Nichol, the second Mrs Guppy, flies through the night sky over northern London, to land heavily where she has been summoned at a seance

Sport / Climbing / Himalayas
In their Everest attempt, English climbers Bruce and Finch reach 8300 metres, helped with oxygen apparatus

Charles Stuart escapes
Charles Edward Stuart is helped to escape by Flora Macdonald

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From historical figures to iconic moments, the power of 'helped' resonates through time. Rosa Luxemburg's unwavering spirit helped pave the way for social justice. In 1887, an advert for Pears soap claimed it helped achieve radiant beauty. Douglas Bader, the fearless Flying Ace of WW2, proved that determination and resilience can help conquer any obstacle. The Luttrell Psalter from the 14th century depicts a blocked cart being pulled with collective effort - a reminder that unity helps overcome challenges. Joseph De Veuster, known as Damien, selflessly helped those afflicted by leprosy in Hawaii. Just like Joshua at Jericho who led his people to victory with divine help, Ste Louise De Marillac dedicated her life to helping the poor and marginalized. The Consolidated PBY-5 clad in drab livery during WWII exemplifies how technology aided rescue missions. In London 1908 Olympics Marathon Race, Hayes' indomitable spirit propelled him forward towards victory - proving that perseverance helps achieve greatness. Miss Mary Day Winn's assistance aboard LZ 129 Hindenburg highlights how teamwork ensures safe travel. During WW1, British Military Recruitment Posters encouraged individuals to join forces and defend their nation - emphasizing how every individual's contribution helps safeguard freedom. Lastly, the historic Olympics Marathon race of 1908 showcased athletes pushing their limits with mutual support along every step of the way. Through these diverse examples spanning centuries and continents, we witness humanity's innate ability to lend a hand when needed most – reminding us all that even small acts of kindness can make an immeasurable impact.