Knot Collection (#9)

Firefighters receiving knots instruction at Southwark HQ

LCC-LFB-AFS training -- tying a knot
The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was created in 1938 to supplement the regular London Fire Brigade. Some 21, 000 volunteer firefighters would be recruited

Scaling ladder rescue drill demonstration, WW2
The position in which a line is attached to a scaling ladder in order to perform a rescue from the upper floors of a building

WOMENs FASHION, 1832. A woman wearing a red velvet dress and a moire cape with embroidered floral design. French color fashion plate from Petit Courrier des Dames, 1832

DA VINCI: SIXTH KNOT. Engraving after a design by Leonardo da Vinci

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Knot (Calidris canuta) two adults, winter plumage, feeding on snow, Norfolk, England, february

The Knot That is Not
Title block for a trick in a Magic dealers trick catalogue Date: 1952

Miss Perfection Alias Sandra Storme
Alias Sandra Storme. English dancer and actress. Date: 1937

New postage stamp design, Fiume, Italy
A new postage stamp design for Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) when under Italian occupation, soon after the First World War. The design shows a short sword cutting a Gordian knot

Chicago Congestion
A busy day on Dearborn and Randolph Streets, Chicago... Not always so bad as this. It took nine policemen seven minutes to untangle the knot. Date: 1916

Badge, Royal Life Saving Society
Badge of the Royal Life Saving Society, featuring a lifebelt design. Date: early 20th century

Two ladies in outfits by Lucien Lelong and Jean Patou
Two fashionable ladies in summer outfits, watching a cycle race. On the left, a long sleeved white and navy blue crepe de chine patterned 3/4 length dress, with white collar and cuffs

Aden Patrol Leaders course
Scouts tying knots on a Patrol Leaders & Seconds Course in Aden. 1954

Vancouver - Stanley Park - Douglas Fir Tree
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Stanley Park. The park contains many huge Douglas-fir (pictured), Western Red cedar, Western Hemlock, and Sitka Spruce trees. Date: 1904

Fitting a Corset
A young French lady is fitted with a fashionable corset Date: circa 1830

View of coastal lagoon habitat with Knot (Calidris canutus) and Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) flocks, packed tightly together in segregated groups at high tide

Old Lady Moth (Mormo maura) adult, resting on wood, Essex, England

Knot (Calidris canutus) and Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) flock, winter plumage, roosting at high tide in river habitat, River Stour, Essex, England, january

Knot (Calidris canutus) adult, summer plumage with few retained winter feathers, feeding on beach, Eccles-on-sea, Norfolk, England, july

Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) five adults, preening, standing in shallow water on mudflats, Hebei, China, may

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, mass in flight at roost, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, march

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, mass in flight over high tide roost, The Wash, Snettisham, Norfolk, England, september

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, in flight over exposed mudflats, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk England, august

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, in flight, coming into roost over coastal habitat at high tide, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, october

Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris), Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (Calidris acuminata), Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) and Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) mixed flock

Knot (Calidris canutus) and Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) flock, at roost in coastal lagoon habitat, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, march

Knot (Calidris canutus) adult, winter plumage, feeding along shore, Fort de Soto, Florida, U. S. A
Knot (Calidris canutus) adult, winter plumage, feeding along shore, Fort de Soto, Florida, U.S.A

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, in flight over beach, with people in background, Norfolk, England, august

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Knot (Calidris canutus) mixed flock, in flight, landing at roost, Swale National Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, november

Circles, abstract computer artwork

Net curtain, light micrograph
Net curtain, polarised light micrograph. This curtain is made from synthetic fibres

Mathematical knot, computer artwork
Computer artwork of a mathematical knot, in which the ends are joined together so that it cannot be undone. It is also an " independent" or " unity" knot as it is not comprised of

Torus knot, computer artwork

Holm oak (Quercus ilex) tree trunk. Photographed in Upton Country Park, Dorset, UK, in May

Art of mathematical knotted torus

Multicoloured lights

Knot - chick
WAT-1959 Knot - chick Greenland Calidris canutus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Knot - Greenland
WAT-1962 Knot - nesting Greenland Calidris canutus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Knot - flock in flight along coastline - Lindisfarne Natural Nature Reserve - autumn - Northumberland - England
USH-4960 Knot - flock in flight along coastline - autumn Lindisfarne Natural Nature Reserve Northumberland - England Calidris canutus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display

Knot - on the beach - Cornwall
DAC-19 Knot - on the beach Cornwall - UK Calidris canutus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Knot - walking on shingle - Norfolk UK 8972
BB-2070 Knot - walking on shingle Norfolk UK Calidris canutus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Knot - feeding on bank - Norfolk UK 8976
BB-2071 Knot - feeding on bank Norfolk UK Calidris canutus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Knot Calidris canutus flocking over the Wash at Snettisham Norfolk prior to high tide winter

Knot Calidris canutus flock arriving at high tide roost in front of hides at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk winter

Knot Calidris canutus and a few Oystercatchers at high tide roost on pit at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk winter

Knot Calidris canutus coming in off mudflats of The Wash at Snettisham to roost Norfolk winter

Knot Calidris canutus flock flying in to high tide roost at Snettisham RSPB Reserve on The Wash Norfolk winter

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"Unraveling the Mysteries: The Intricate World of Knots" Step into a world where knots hold secrets and stories, transcending time and cultures. From the legendary Alexander & Gordian Knot to the traditional Sri Lankan Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players, knots have woven their way through history. Picture yourself aboard The Metagama, sailing through uncharted waters, navigating both physical and metaphorical knots along the way. As you gaze at the mesmerizing Helix nebula captured in an infrared Spitzer image, its swirling patterns resemble intricate knots of cosmic proportions. Travel back to Brasenose College in 1675, where scholars grappled with intellectual challenges as complex as any knot. In Jean-Simon Berthelemy's oil on canvas masterpiece depicting Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot, we witness a pivotal moment that defied convention. Nature too has its own entangled wonders. Imagine spotting an Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus amidst roosting Knot Caldris canutus at Snettisham – a harmonious dance between species intertwined by nature's design. But not all they are tangible; some take form in unexpected ways. Meet a long Dachshund Dog whose elongated body seems like an endless loop - a living embodiment of a playful knot come to life. Witness thousands Calidris canutus swirling overhead in magnificent formations over the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve. Their synchronized flight creates breathtaking displays that leave us marveling at their unity and precision. In Norfolk's serene landscape lies Snettisham RSPB Reserve - home to countless wintering Knot Calidris canutus seeking refuge from harsh conditions. Here they find solace within their tightly knit community, reminding us of the strength found in unity during challenging times. As fashion evolves throughout history, even clothing bears witness to the allure of knots.