Hurry Collection (page 6)

A tourist briskly walks through the inner gate at the Pile Gate entrance to Old Town Dubrovnik. Croatia. NR

LCC-MFB lithograph print of firefighters in action
Metropolitan Fire Brigade firefighters race to the scene of a fire on their horse drawn steamer fire engines

Hurry, William, and hook me up

Heres your hat! Whats your hurry?. Illustration shows Uncle Sam handing top hats to Eugene Hale and Nelson W. Aldrich outside the doors of the US Senate. Date 1910 May 25

H. L. Oakley - silhouette artist
Jolly silhouette self-portrait by H. L.Oakley (1882-1960), renowned silhouette artist, who depicts himself with a knapsack and suitcase (complete with H.L.O initials) on tour

Marie Curie in Lab 1913
MARIE CURIE seated in her laboratory in 1913, tells the photographer, Hurry up and finish, so I can get on with my work... Date: 1867-1934

Dunderpate followed by his friend Susan
Dunderpate continues on to town, followed by his friend Susan. Date: 1938

Commuters on escalators in Prague metro station, Czech Republic

Funny Postcard - Urgency
A superb humourous postcard depicting a young man taking a long time over his telegram, which has a lot to do with the pretty young girl behind the counter

Alices Adventures Underground: Alice watches creatures go
Alice watches as birds and animals hurry away from her, leaving her alone. Hand drawn illustrations by Lewis Carroll from Alices Adventures Underground

ELY
Travelers in a hurry to leave Ely, Cambridgeshire, are accompanied to the railway station by a barking dog

Macanny Late for the Tee
Comic scene showing a panicking Scottish man dashing through a hotel after sleeping in and missing the start of his golf match

SEA BATTLE 1550 - 2
The perils of sea warfare in northern latitudes - when their ship is caught in the ice she presents an easy target, so her crew hurry to cut her free. Date: 1550

Fetching Xmas Dinner
Fetching the Christmas dinner - families who didn t possess big ovens would take their food to the bakers to get it cooked, then hurry home with it before it had time to cool

Ww1 / Gas / Wurttemberg
Wurttemberg troops hurry to safety during a gas attack

Blucher Unhorsed
On the field of battle, the Prussian commander Prinz Blucher is unhorsed, his horse lying over him while the French cavalry hurry past unaware of him

Lady in Bathroom C1908
Attractive young woman in bathroom: " If you don t hurry up and take me by surprise, I m going to catch cold!"

Female in Bed 1911
A young woman wakes, but doesn t seem to be in much of a hurry to get up

Mr Wolf in a Hurry
Mr Wolf, a postal courier in a hurry, can t stop to pick up the tortoises letter

Moonlit Hut & River
A sense of foreboding pervades as a man & boy hurry past a wooden shack with its red glowing windows to a boat moored on a river bank beneath a castle & moonlit sky

Female tramway car conductor, USA
A female tramway car conductor in a western American city. A man, in a hurry to get on board, looks rather shocked to see her

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"HURRY! SLOWLY" - A glimpse of the bustling streets at Plaza Hotel, New York City. This captivating black and white photograph captures the essence of a busy city life from an elevated view. In Salonica, British and French soldiers display their urgency as they march forward with determination during wartime. An engraving takes us on an exhilarating journey to Switzerland's Schilthorn, showcasing an ascent that demands both speed and caution. Transporting us back in time to 1820 on the Newmarket Road, we witness a scene filled with hurried travelers eager to reach their destinations. The Olivetti Advert of 1932 reminds us of the importance of efficiency in our daily lives, urging us to embrace technology's ability to help us hurry through tasks. A majestic kudu leaps gracefully through the air, capturing the beauty and agility that comes with rushing towards its destination. "The rhythm of life" echoes through this image as people rush past each other on a crowded street corner – all moving at different paces but united by their shared need for haste. A somber reminder from World War I lies within a grave nestled in a shell hole on the Western Front – a poignant testament to lives cut short by war's relentless hurry. "I have to hurry, " whispers someone caught in the midst of chaos; their face etched with determination as they strive against time's unyielding grip. An urgent message is conveyed through original artwork adorning a small circular gift tag featuring an adorable dog – reminding us not to delay when it matters most. Witness nature defying gravity itself as a green double-crested basilisk sprints across water surfaces effortlessly – proof that even creatures can embody haste when necessary. In this collection spanning various eras and locations, "hurry" emerges as both an instinctual response and societal demand. Whether it be soldiers marching into battle or individuals navigating bustling cities or animals racing towards their goals, the concept of hurrying is an integral part of our lives.