Practise Collection (#4)

Tilting At A Quintain, The Revolving Effigy Of A Knight. After A Miniature In The 15Th Century Chroniques De Charlemagne. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published

A Dance Class

Mystery Pool Player Behind Rack Of Billiard Balls
; Mystery Pool Player Behind Rack Of Billiard Balls

Golf Ball In Flight

Silhouette In The Sunrise

Golfer Walking On A Golf Course

A Diving Board

Golfer Taking A Swing From A Golf Bunker

Three Women Practicing Dance

Shadow Of Man Praying

Ballet Dancer En Pointe

Man Playing Saxophone

Man standing on his head in the road
A man stops his Bedford van to practise yoga by standing on his head in the road. Is he also going to attempt to drink the glass of milk standing at his elbow? Date: 1960s

China - Shanghai - Woman with bound feet reclining on divan. Foot binding was the custom of binding the feet of young girls painfully tight to prevent further growth

Little Gull, Larus minutus, juvenile practising flying at colony, Finland, July

Early morning exercises for soldiers in front of The Forbidden City Palace Museum, Zijin Cheng, Beijing, China

American and Canadian troops, WW1
American and Canadian troops during the First World War. Although America did not join the war officially until April 1917, an American Legion had already gone into action, consisting of 16

Motorcycle display - Dispatch riders, Royal Corps of Signals
Motorcycle display (in training for a performance at the Royal Tournament) - Dispatch riders, Royal Corps of Signals. Date: 1930s

Preparing for the Childrens Party - Now, one, two, and three - a man plays the cello while two little girls practise their dance. circa late 19th century

Stylish young lady practises her hurdling at the station. Other people standing nearby are wondering what she is doing. Date: 1923

Young lady jumps over her bed, practising the hurdles
A sporty young lady jumps over the bed (disturbing the dogs and the neighbours in the flat beneath), practising her hurdling. Date: 1923

A gathering of professional dancers at the Holborn Restaurant, London, 1923 to study and practise the Blues-Trot dance Date: 1923

Lady hurdles over the chiffonier
A lady hurdles over the cherished chiffonier (low sideboard) of her great aunt, because she is practising her hurdling for a forthcoming athletic competition. Date: 1923

The Violin Lesson - A girl practises accompanied by Mother
The Violin Lesson - A girl in a short white party dress, black tights and a black bow in her hair practises some pieces, accompanied by her Mother playing an upright piano. Date: 1912

Lifeboat practice drill, Eastbourne, Sussex
RNLI lifeboat practice drill in progress off Eastbourne, Sussex. early 1960s

Dionysos Prepares Feast
Dionysos and his companions prepare for a feast - the cooks get cooking, decorations are hung, the musicians practise

Moliere / Medecin Malgre
LE MEDECIN MALGRE LUI Sganarelle : Nous avons change tout cela... We have changed all that, and now we practise medicine in an altogether new way... Date: 1666

Japan - Girl practising Ikebana Flower Arrangement. Date: 1932

Family and cat practising Christmas carols at the piano
A mother and her four boys, accompanied by their tabby cat, practise Christmas carols at the piano. Date: circa 1960s

Junior LFB firefighters practise on a Wheeled Escape Ladder Date: circa 1950s

Student nurses practising three handed lift
Student nurses practising a three handed lift, supervised by a sub-officer of the fire prevention branch

Breathing Apparatus Control Point - Practise
Breathing Apparatus (BA) Control Point at Scene of Fire - demonstration, by firefighters probably at Lambeth HQ - 28th February 1964. Date: 1964

The Singing Colony of Madame Novello Davies
Madame Novello Davies, the well-known teacher of singing and voice production and mother of the composer and musician, Ivor Novello (who is pictured centre)

Bystander - Making assurance doubly sure
An illustration showing a sergeant teaching his soldiers how to stab someone with a bayonet to maximise the effect of the stab by twisting the bayonet, in preparation for fighting in WW1. Date: 1916

Cub scouts rehearsing for royal visit, Bahamas
Cub scouts rehearsing for a two-day royal visit of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh to Nassau, Bahamas, in February 1966

State physicians bleeding John Bull to death!!, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, engraving 1816. Vansittart and Castlereagh, as surgeons, bleeding coins from the arms of John Bull

The Virginal Lesson (oil on panel)
XIR209511 The Virginal Lesson (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 32x24.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The Guitar player (lithograph)
XJF1072730 The Guitar player (lithograph) by David, Jules (1809-92); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Burning charcoal pile in the final stage, Walpersdorf, Siegen-Wittgenstein district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Johannesburg, South Africa - The Law Courts
Johannesburg, South Africa - The Old Law Courts. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi arrived in South Africa in 1893 aged 24 as a newly qualified lawyer on a temporary assignment to act on behalf of a local

Traditional Hairdressing in Nepal
Two girls practising Traditional Hairdressing techniques in Nepal. Date: 1939

WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Practising firing at submarines
WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Sailors of the International Expeditionary Force stationed at Thessaloniki practise firing at submarines. Date: circa 1916

Minister questions Scotsmans non-attendance at Church Minister - " Hoo is t, Sandy, I never see you at the Kirk, the noo

Cricket at the Oval. Alf Gover, bowling. 23 April 1928

Gas demonstration in Chislehurst, Kent. 1935

ARP ( air raid precaution ) demonstration at Horton Kirby, Kent. Rescue work on a pretend casuatly at a bombed house. 1938

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) chick, exercising wings and practising flight at nest in tree, Yukon River, Yukon, Canada, July

State Physicians Bleeding John Bull To Death!!, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Artist, Engraving 1816. Vansittart And Castlereagh, As Surgeons, Bleeding Coins From The Arms Of John Bull

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"Practise makes perfect: Firefighters honing their skills with hoses at LFB annual review, Lambeth HQ LFB150. " "Mastering the art: A trombone lesson at the Conservatoire showcases the dedication to practise. " "Elevating melodies: The sweet sound of piano playing, a testament to countless hours of practise. " "A stroke of genius: William Heath Robinson's 'More Golfing Notes' reveals the importance of diligent practise in mastering any craft. " "The path to mastery: Sport, martial arts, and Kendo demand rigorous and continuous practise for excellence. " "Spectacular display: Mass jets steal the show at LFB annual review at Lambeth HQ, a result of relentless practising by firefighters. " "Bound by tradition: Exploring the ancient Chinese foot-binding practice that required years of disciplined training and perseverance. " "Innovator in healthcare: Florence Nightingale's pioneering nursing techniques were born out of dedicated practice and unwavering commitment. " "Marching towards perfection: The Promenade Percies showcase their synchronized moves after countless hours spent on practising precision. " "Cultural heritage preserved: A glimpse into the life of a Zulu warrior and his five wives, where tradition is passed down through generations with careful practice. "Fearless performer: Actor Michael Crawford defies gravity as he works out on the high wire – a testament to his fearless spirit and tireless practice. (8th April 1981)" "Healing traditions unfold: Chad's indigenous medicinal practice known as Cupping relies on centuries-old wisdom acquired through dedicated learning and practicing.