Practising Collection (page 13)

Regular Fireman - Constantinople, Turkey
Regular fireman in constantinople drill at their compound, practising scaling the side of a dummy building with long ladders and hosing down a fire

Turkish Wrestler (4 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, watches his assistant practising an acrobatic trick handstand on a chair surrounded by dumbells

Indian child gymnast atop a long pole
A tiny Indian child Gymnast rather precariously held aloft by a long pole!

Home Guard training against bombers
Training for the Home Guard at Osterley Park, in the suburbs of west London. Riflemen being trained to meet dive-bombing attacks by practising rapid fire against a diving model that represents a 50

German Infantry practising shooting at painted bladders

The Cyclist Company of the 1st Oxford University Volunteers
Photograph of the Cyclist Company of the 1st Oxford University Volunteers, practising their drill for resisting an attack by cavalry, 1889

W. G. Grace batting in the Nets at Lords, 1895
Engraving of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915), practising his batting in the nets at Lords Cricket Ground, 1895. As can be seen, a large crowd has gathered to watch the Doctors technique

The Inter-varsity boat-race: The Crews at Practice
The Oxford rowing team practising for the 1897 Oxford versus Cambridge Boat Race

Douglas Fairbanks & Mary Astor
Douglas Fairbanks, as Don Q, son of Zorro, practising Correct Deportment for Gentlemen with Mary Astor

Social / Japanese Ladies
Japanese ladies practising shooting with the crossbow indoors

Village Cavalry practising in a farm yard

Crossbow Archery 1555
Boys learn how to use a crossbow, practising by aiming at targets

Old Hag - Stratton
A typical old hag - old women such as her are liable to be accused of practising black magic and witchcraft

Learning Music
Studying and practising music on a wide range of instruments under the supervision of a teacher

Duchesse D orleans / Frois
Accused of practising magic against her brother-in-law, the imbecile king Charles VI le Fou, the duchesse d Orleans has to leave Paris for Asnieres

Divers practising in pool at Royal Diving Center, Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East

French Bourgeois Family
Papa with his journal, mama with her sewing, the two older girls practising duets, the youngsters playing with the cat - while a log burns cheerfully in the hearth

LORDs NETS
Practising in the nets

Eleanor of Gloucester
Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, accused of practising magic to help her husband Humphrey to the throne, does public penance in the streets of London

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Practising the art of bravery and preparedness: Firefighters honing their skills with hoses at LFB annual review, Lambeth HQ LFB150. The dedication of LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1 is commendable. Witness the determination of LCC-LFB Recruit firefighters as they train rigorously at Brigade HQ SE1. Every move counts - a firefighter perfects hook ladder practice to ensure safety in critical situations. Remembering the valorous NFS firefighters who underwent intense training camps during WW2. Beyond flames, find solace in music - a pianist finds tranquility while practising melodies amidst chaos. Seeking harmony and balance through Feng-Shui Compass practices brings serenity into our lives. Embracing ancient traditions, women gracefully perform tai chi in front of a pavilion on West Lake, Hangzhou. Unleashing power against infernos - witness Fireboat Massey Shaw with eight hoses pumping ceaselessly to save lives and property. Abbe Julio Exorcises evil spirits through his devoted practice and unwavering faith. Marvel at the magnificent display of mass jets during the exhilarating LFB annual review at Lambeth HQ. Transport yourself back to 1914 as Sergey Vinogradov captures an artist's passion while practicing on the piano.