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Lives Collection (#9)

"Lives are shaped by extraordinary bravery, just like Grace Darling who fearlessly rowed with her father to rescue stranded souls amidst treacherous waves

Background imageLives Collection: Plate of fettuccine ai funghi, pasta with mushrooms

Plate of fettuccine ai funghi, pasta with mushrooms

Background imageLives Collection: Fresh green chili peppers

Fresh green chili peppers

Background imageLives Collection: Paratha, Indian flat-bread

Paratha, Indian flat-bread

Background imageLives Collection: Businessman giving thumbs up

Businessman giving thumbs up

Background imageLives Collection: Common monkey-flower (Mimulus guttatus)

Common monkey-flower (Mimulus guttatus)

Background imageLives Collection: Three cog wheels

Three cog wheels

Background imageLives Collection: Toothbrush with toothpaste

Toothbrush with toothpaste

Background imageLives Collection: Red coffee berries (Coffea arabica) on a bed of coffee beans with coffee leaves

Red coffee berries (Coffea arabica) on a bed of coffee beans with coffee leaves

Background imageLives Collection: Elder flower (Sambucus)

Elder flower (Sambucus)

Background imageLives Collection: Greater Celandine or Tetterwort (Chelidonium majus), medicinal plant

Greater Celandine or Tetterwort (Chelidonium majus), medicinal plant

Background imageLives Collection: Antique silver hinged bread basket with croissants in front of a bowl of fruit on a breakfast table

Antique silver hinged bread basket with croissants in front of a bowl of fruit on a breakfast table

Background imageLives Collection: Antique silver hinged bread basket in a sophisticated atmosphere

Antique silver hinged bread basket in a sophisticated atmosphere

Background imageLives Collection: Cote de boeuf, beef cutlet, meat dish popular in France

Cote de boeuf, beef cutlet, meat dish popular in France

Background imageLives Collection: Grilled meat, marinated turkey breast on a grill

Grilled meat, marinated turkey breast on a grill

Background imageLives Collection: Organic kiwis from New Zealand

Organic kiwis from New Zealand

Background imageLives Collection: Grocery bag full of groceries

Grocery bag full of groceries

Background imageLives Collection: Eternal Flame at Battle of Stalingrad Memorial

Eternal Flame at Battle of Stalingrad Memorial
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad). Battle of Stalingrad Memorial at Mamajev Kurgan Hill. The Memorial Hall of Honour with the Eternal Flame. Date: 2010

Background imageLives Collection: Careless Talk Costs Lives - World War II poster

Careless Talk Costs Lives - World War II poster
A poster instructing civilians to " Keep it under your hat" and not to gossip, in case vital information is inadvertently passed to the enemy

Background imageLives Collection: Fate Magazine cover, Bridey Murphy in Ireland

Fate Magazine cover, Bridey Murphy in Ireland
Cover of Fate Magazine, depicting Bridey Murphy (alias Ruth Simmons, alias Virginia Tighe) -- the subject of a reincarnation experience visiting Ireland, home of the supposed Bridey Murphy

Background imageLives Collection: Echinoids - Hemiaster: Fossilised test of a heart urchin, Hemiaster batnensis Coquand

Echinoids - Hemiaster: Fossilised test of a heart urchin, Hemiaster batnensis Coquand, which lives deep in the mud on which it feeds, channeling it into its mouth by its anterior notch

Background imageLives Collection: 73d Str. and Shore Road, Bay Ridge, New York

73d Str. and Shore Road, Bay Ridge, New York
View of the waterfront from the Shore Road in Bay Ridge, New York. Date: 1907

Background imageLives Collection: Queen Philippa interceding for the burghers of Calais

Queen Philippa interceding for the burghers of Calais
Queen Philippa interceding with her husband, Edward III, for the lives of the burghers of Calais. 1347

Background imageLives Collection: Fantastic Adventures - The Ice Queen

Fantastic Adventures - The Ice Queen
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, January 1943, featuring the story The Ice Queen by Don Wilcox. A young woman rides a white lioness holding a sword in her hands. Date: 1943

Background imageLives Collection: Comte De Chambord Exile

Comte De Chambord Exile
While Bourbon pretender le comte de CHAMBORD is exiled from France, he lives in this stately home at Frohsdorff, Austria. Date: 19th century

Background imageLives Collection: Social / Working Lancs Man

Social / Working Lancs Man
A Lancashire working man, who now lives " rent free", in his " own home" - an idealised family scene Date: 1861

Background imageLives Collection: ST Stephen - Butler lives

ST Stephen - Butler lives
Stephen the deacon (? - circa 35) - First Christian martyr

Background imageLives Collection: Show Girls / Dolly Sisters

Show Girls / Dolly Sisters
Betty Grable & June Haver camp it up in the Hollywood film of the lives of the Dolly Sisters looking very 1940s & blonde despite the fact the sisters were brunette Date: 1945

Background imageLives Collection: Joseph Van Ryckel

Joseph Van Ryckel
JOSEPH GELDOLPHE VAN RYCKEL Flemish hagiographer (author of lives of saints) Date: 1581 - 1642

Background imageLives Collection: Saint Barbara

Saint Barbara, a Christian virgin martyr, and one of 14 Holy Helpers. Date: circa 3rd century

Background imageLives Collection: Siege of Numantia 133 Bc

Siege of Numantia 133 Bc
Scipio Africanus beseiges Numantia, a siege that lasted 9 years and cost the lives of most of the towns inhabitants. Date: 133 BC

Background imageLives Collection: Barnardos Migrants to Canada

Barnardos Migrants to Canada
A group of Barnardos boys, accompanied by staff, en route to new lives in Canada. Date: Date unknown

Background imageLives Collection: Northern entrance to Waterloo Station - Memorial Arch

Northern entrance to Waterloo Station - Memorial Arch dedicated to the Employees of the london & South Western Railway Company who gave their lives during the First World War - unveiled by Queen Mary

Background imageLives Collection: Ruined Lives by Mrs F G Kimberley

Ruined Lives by Mrs F G Kimberley
Promotional postcard for Ruined Lives by Mrs F. G. Kimberley. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Brighton, 2nd September and Elephant & Castle Theatre, 9th September 1918

Background imageLives Collection: Two pages of a book, The Somme, Michelin

Two pages of a book, The Somme, Michelin
Two pages of a book, The Somme, Volume I, The First Battle of the Somme (1916-1917), published by Michelin, 1919, dedicated to the memory of Michelin workmen and employees who lost their lives

Background imageLives Collection: Title page, The Somme, Michelin

Title page, The Somme, Michelin
Title page, The Somme, Volume I, The First Battle of the Somme (1916-1917), published by Michelin, 1919, dedicated to the memory of Michelin workmen and employees who lost their lives

Background imageLives Collection: Book cover, The Somme, Michelin

Book cover, The Somme, Michelin
Book cover, The Somme, Volume I, The First Battle of the Somme (1916-1917), published by Michelin, 1919, dedicated to the memory of Michelin workmen and employees who lost their lives

Background imageLives Collection: WW1 - Comrades of the war

WW1 - Comrades of the war
WW1 - Two comrades of war reunite. A contrast between the two comrades, illustrating their lives and the people they have become after the war. A surprise to both, and perhaps awkward too. Date: 1919

Background imageLives Collection: Favourite Sayings - The Cats foot

Favourite Sayings - The Cats foot
Black and white lantern slide of a woman shaking her fist at a man holding a jug. Painted background shows a pub which the man may be about to enter.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Background imageLives Collection: Order of Service Booklet for those who died during the War

Order of Service Booklet for those who died during the War
Order of Service Booklet from the service at St. Pauls Cathedral on Friday May 2nd 1919. In Memory of the Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the Cavalry and Yeomanry

Background imageLives Collection: Memorial to the men from Klein Almerode

Memorial to the men from Klein Almerode
Ehren Tafel (In Memoriam). A Memorial to the men from Klein Almerode with the names and portraits of fifty-two of its men who gave their lives for the Fatherland in the Great War. German School

Background imageLives Collection: WW2 poster, We re working for our lives

WW2 poster, We re working for our lives
WW2 poster, We re not only working for our living, we re working for our lives. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Background imageLives Collection: Life saving guide for seamen by G. H. Davis

Life saving guide for seamen by G. H. Davis
For those in peril on the sea: a Government guide designed to save the lives of shipwrecked seamen during the Second World War

Background imageLives Collection: Inside a British submarine by G. H. Davis

Inside a British submarine by G. H. Davis
Inside a British submarine in use during the Second World War: what happens during the hours of darkness and in daylight. The lives of underwater crews

Background imageLives Collection: Increasing supplies for lifeboats by G. H. Davis

Increasing supplies for lifeboats by G. H. Davis
Increasing the water and food supplies for ships lifeboats during the Second World War. New measures for saving the lives of crews of ships sunk in the Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1941

Background imageLives Collection: British submarine A7 which failed to come to the surface

British submarine A7 which failed to come to the surface
Diagram of British submarine A7 which failed to come to the surface while exercising in Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, was one of the oldest submarines left (at the time)

Background imageLives Collection: The volunteer life brigade at work : life saving at sea

The volunteer life brigade at work : life saving at sea
The late storm: the volunteer life brigade at work. Rocket life-saving apparatus kept ready for use whereby a rocket is fired to throw a line over the ship in trouble from the shore

Background imageLives Collection: The San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906

The San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906
Cartoon showing a globe-headed American character nursing his bandaged head; a humorous look at the effects of the San Francisco earthquake on the American economy

Background imageLives Collection: Kubsang (Lydekker)

Kubsang (Lydekker)
(prionodon pardicolor) This beautiful creature is probably the Oriental Linsang, which lives in south-east Asia : it is related to the Civet. Date: 1893




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"Lives are shaped by extraordinary bravery, just like Grace Darling who fearlessly rowed with her father to rescue stranded souls amidst treacherous waves. " "Careless talk costs lives, as emphasized in a powerful propaganda poster that reminds us of the consequences our words can have on others. " "The ship Kapunda, 1887 - a haunting reminder of the fragility lost at sea and the enduring mysteries that lie beneath its depths, much like the Loch Ness Monster. " "A close shave for impeccable lives. A Gillette Razor Advert celebrates smoothness and confidence while reminding us to take care in every aspect of our existence. " "Bewick / Honey Badger - an embodiment of resilience and tenacity; these creatures teach us valuable lessons about never giving up when faced with life's challenges. " "In times past, RNLI lifeboat Arab II stood tall at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall. Its presence symbolized hope and safety for those whose they were endangered by the unforgiving sea around 1908. " "Fresh loquat fruits and green leaves serve as a vibrant reminder that nature sustains all forms of life. They inspire us to appreciate the simple pleasures found in nurturing living things. " "RNLI lifeboat Arab I anchored at Padstow quay from 1883-1900, standing as a testament to countless heroic acts performed by brave individuals dedicated to saving precious lives at sea. " "Just like Elephant Garlic thrives against all odds, we too can overcome obstacles that come our way. It teaches us resilience and strength in navigating through life's challenges. " "Dandelion seeds floating away on gentle breezes remind us that even small moments hold immense significance in shaping our individual paths. Each seed carries potential for new beginnings. " "The captivating story behind St Matilda/Butler Lives unfolds before our eyes – tales woven intricately through time showcasing how one person's legacy continues to impact generations.