Helpful Collection (#2)

Dwarf fishing, c.1930 (illustration)
8698318 Dwarf fishing, c.1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. A dwarf fishing. Illustration, France, ca 1930.); © Archives Charmet

WW1: Sublime Courage (illustration)
8684970 WW1: Sublime Courage (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job Sublime courage Acts of war)

WW1: To save the boss (illustration)
8684960 WW1: To save the boss (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job To save the leader Facts of)

The US Frigate Sabine, Rescuing a Battalion of US Marines from the Transport Governor
7342703 The US Frigate Sabine, Rescuing a Battalion of US Marines from the Transport Governor. On the 2nd Nov 1861 off the Coast of South Carolina (lithograph, coloured) by Haas, M. F. H

Moving Rescue - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving)
ICA4949849 Moving Rescue - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834458 Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house in Alencon (Orne)

The grinder who devotes a part of his money to a poor family, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834539 The grinder who devotes a part of his money to a poor family, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus rescues Andromeda, 17th century (engraving)
3480618 Perseus rescues Andromeda, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Perseus rescues Andromeda. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Helping lady down steps, 1870
3479494 Helping lady down steps, 1870; (add.info.: Manners: Helping lady down steps. From the Quiver, London, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

James Davidson's Cliff Wagon, 1850
3330612 James Davidson's Cliff Wagon, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting James Davidson's Cliff Wagon being used to aid a ship wrecked at the foot of a cliff)

James Davidson's Cliff Wagon, 1850
3330604 James Davidson's Cliff Wagon, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting James Davidson's Cliff Wagon being used to aid a ship wrecked at the foot of a cliff)

The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850
3331040 The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Sunderland lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850
3331016 The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850; (add.info)

Scottish soldier asking a clerk for an interview with his master, 1827
3478927 Scottish soldier asking a clerk for an interview with his master, 1827; (add.info.: Scottish soldier asking a clerk for an interview with his master)

A child leading a blind man, 1850
3478674 A child leading a blind man, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a child leading a blind man. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mr & Mrs Kinsey, 1850
3478637 Mr & Mrs Kinsey, 1850; (add.info.: Illustrated portraits of Mr & Mrs Kinsey who both worked to help deaf-mutes. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Doing the laundry (colour litho)
8641356 Doing the laundry (colour litho) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doing the laundry. Illustration for Story-Land by Sydney Grey with illustrations by Robert Barnes)

Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, entering a monastery after being deposed by Charlemagne, 788 (engraving)
8626240 Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, entering a monastery after being deposed by Charlemagne, 788 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tassilo III)

Oedipus and Antigone (engraving)
8634982 Oedipus and Antigone (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus and Antigone. Illustration from Hellas)

Faithful helps Christian up (engraving)
8673703 Faithful helps Christian up (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faithful helps Christian up)

Distressing situation of the Guardian sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice, 1809 (aquatint)
7341664 Distressing situation of the Guardian sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice, 1809 (aquatint) by Unknown Artist

The Expedition Brigg as she appeared wreck'd on the western point of the island of Sta Cruiz Teneriffe December
7341534 The Expedition Brigg as she appeared wreck'd on the western point of the island of Sta Cruiz Teneriffe December 1774, 1775 (watercolour) by Bray

A night shelter for the poor and homeless, provided by the Salvation Army in the 19th century (engraving)
1000853 A night shelter for the poor and homeless, provided by the Salvation Army in the 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A night shelter for the poor and homeless)

Young girl taking care of her sick mother, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4835068 Young girl taking care of her sick mother, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Hortense Fagot taking care of his sick mother abandoned by her alcoholic husband)

Laury rushing upon a horse, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834507 Laury rushing upon a horse, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laury crossing on its way a car with a runaway, rushed upon the horse)

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3359114 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the Davis)

The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850
3331038 The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Sunderland lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Young boy in a workshop helping a worker to make Rope Tobacco, 1841
3478708 Young boy in a workshop helping a worker to make Rope Tobacco, 1841; (add.info.: Young boy in a workshop helping a worker to make Rope Tobacco, 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330610 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the Davis)

Temptation (colour litho)
8645897 Temptation (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temptation. Illustration for The Children's Treasure (Simpkin, Marshall)

Mule called La Zarra summoning help for her wounded master (colour litho)
8664099 Mule called La Zarra summoning help for her wounded master (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Siege of Solothurn, Switzerland, 1318 (engraving)
8672997 Siege of Solothurn, Switzerland, 1318 (engraving) by Martin Disteli (1802-1844); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Solothurn, Switzerland, by the Habsburgs, 1318)

Salvation Army shelter, Blackfriars, London, early 20th century (b/w photo)
530210 Salvation Army shelter, Blackfriars, London, early 20th century (b/w photo); (add.info.: The Penny Sit-Up for men, where the homeless could find shelter sitting on a bench for a penny a night)

Indicator indicator (Greater honeyguide), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Indicator indicator (Greater honeyguide), 1777-1786

Helping Gardener"; after Robert Barnes, R.W.S. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Helping Gardener"; after Robert Barnes, R.W.S. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Prince, an Alaskan dog, carrying utensils on his back, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Prince, an Alaskan dog, carrying utensils on his back, between c1900 and c1930

The loss of the steamship Clan Macduff, 19th century (engraving)
7132008 The loss of the steamship Clan Macduff, 19th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The loss of the steamship Clan Macduff which sank in bad weather off Ireland in)

Comic postcard, Woman travelling in Paris - a helpful Frenchman Date: 20th century

Motorists inspection lamp has a flexible head that can be turned in any direction and a rubber suction base that clamps on to the side of the car to throw light for changing a tyre or inspecting

Billingham Scouts raised 1700 pounds helping shoppers in Iceland pack their shopping over the Christmas period. Pictured

West Middlesbrough Scouts at work doing up the old Marchesi Charity Centre on Middlesbroughs Tollesby Road in time for its September opening as a community centre

Actress Anita Ekberg has her dress zipped up by her husband Anthony Steel October 1956

Handley Page HP-42
Imperial Airways Handley Page Hampden Hp-42 Hanno Being Pulled out with Propellers Helping Date: 1932

V - The Symbol of Victory - poem of Victory by Allan Junior
V - The Symbol of Victory and poem of Victory by Allan Junior. Date: 1945

The Good Samaritan, 1852 (oil on canvas)
MAN136293 The Good Samaritan, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 254.7x189.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print)
4073067 The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catch of the Season)

Sacred and profane love, 1602, (painting)
7129421 Sacred and profane love, 1602, (painting) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Sacred and profane love, 1602, Giovanni Baglione)

Life boat and manby apparatus going off to a stranded vessel, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7146841 Life boat and manby apparatus going off to a stranded vessel, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

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Discover a treasure trove of helpful hints from the past. From mushrooms to sewing patterns, wartime activities to classic art, this collection has it all. Explore the wisdom of Mushrooms Larousse 1913 and learn about their fascinating world. Uncover the remarkable efforts of Women's Institute during the First World War, showcasing their resilience and resourcefulness. Dive into Mary Qoss Messenger's tips for everyday life and be inspired by her practical advice. Marvel at Chichester Market Cross, a symbol of community gathering and commerce through generations. Admire the beautiful cover design of Simplicity Sewing Book, an ode to creativity in fashion. Journey into Avenant and Dragon's mythical realm where imagination knows no bounds. Witness Tobias and the Angel's timeless tale unfold before your eyes with its enchanting illustrations. Experience The Fury of a Swan captured in vibrant color lithography that evokes emotions like never before. Step back in time with Anthony Asquith as a young boy at 10 Downing Street, London - glimpse into history through his innocent eyes. Let Allan Junior's poem 'V - The Symbol of Victory' resonate within you as it celebrates triumph over adversity with powerful words. Immerse yourself in The Good Samaritan masterpiece from 1852 - witness compassion transcending time on canvas. And who could forget Pears Advertisement? Discover how this iconic brand shaped advertising history while leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. These helpful hints from various eras offer glimpses into our shared human journey – reminding us that knowledge is timeless.