Rescuing Collection (#8)

A French Red Cross Dog (colour litho)
7181992 A French Red Cross Dog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French Red Cross Dog. Illustration for Chatterbox (1918).); © Look and Learn

Girl escaping the jaws of a leopard (colour litho)
7201400 Girl escaping the jaws of a leopard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl escaping the jaws of a leopard)

Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire (colour litho)
7201398 Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire)

Physical training (litho)
7201352 Physical training (litho) by Bayros, Franz von (Choisy Le Conin) (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical training)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chien du Saint-Bernard; Alpine dog; Alpenhund (engraving)
7195357 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chien du Saint-Bernard; Alpine dog; Alpenhund (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saving the Chicago Express (colour litho)
7181624 Saving the Chicago Express (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving the Chicago Express)

A Kind Man (engraving)
7185158 A Kind Man (engraving) by Massani, Pompeo (1850-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kind Man. Illustration for La Croix Illustree, 1901.); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bateau (de sauvetage); Life-boat; Rettungsboot (engraving)
7194871 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bateau (de sauvetage); Life-boat; Rettungsboot (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint George Killing the Dragon, 1434-35 (tempera on panel)
2970200 Saint George Killing the Dragon, 1434-35 (tempera on panel) by Martorell, Bernardo (fl.1427-52); 155.6x98.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mrs. Richard E

The "Robins"Again! (engraving)
7188237 The " Robins" Again! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Robins" Again)

Parable, The Good Samaritan (colour litho)
7181693 Parable, The Good Samaritan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable, The Good Samaritan)

The Lifeboat nearing the Doomed Vessel (colour litho)
7181630 The Lifeboat nearing the Doomed Vessel (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lifeboat nearing the Doomed Vessel)

Fathers Dinner (colour litho)
7184052 Fathers Dinner (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fathers Dinner. Illustration for The Prize, 1896.); © Look and Learn

Firemen training: rescuing dummies from a burning tower (colour litho)
7157438 Firemen training: rescuing dummies from a burning tower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firemen training)

Dog howling to call help for a boy collapsed in the snow (chromolitho)
7157131 Dog howling to call help for a boy collapsed in the snow (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poor homeless boy at a waifs supper standing up to signal his wish to enter a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho)
7157105 Poor homeless boy at a waifs supper standing up to signal his wish to enter a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho) by English School

Rescue of the old man of Dalry (engraving)
7163796 Rescue of the old man of Dalry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue of the old man of Dalry)

Helping His Mother (colour litho)
7151635 Helping His Mother (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helping His Mother. One of a set of Sunday School cards, early 20th century)

Boy helping his father lay a carpet (litho)
7172644 Boy helping his father lay a carpet (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy helping his father lay a carpet)

Elijah roused by an angel in the wilderness (engraving)
7172371 Elijah roused by an angel in the wilderness (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elijah roused by an angel in the wilderness (1 Kings 19)

The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act I, Scene 2 (colour litho)
7155982 The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act I, Scene 2 (colour litho) by Woodroffe, Paul Vincent (1875-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: " She did confine thee)

St Christopher, patron saint of travellers, carrying the infant Christ across the river (engraving)
7147666 St Christopher, patron saint of travellers, carrying the infant Christ across the river (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Christopher)

Certificate issued to schoolchildren of the British Empire for sending Christmas gifts to members of the armed forces
7148807 Certificate issued to schoolchildren of the British Empire for sending Christmas gifts to members of the armed forces during World War I, 1916 (chromolitho) by English School

Timely Help (colour litho)
7181984 Timely Help (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timely Help. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

Andromeda (colour litho)
7150475 Andromeda (colour litho) by Coessin de la Fosse, Charles Alexandre (1829-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromeda)

Policeman holding a lost little girl (litho)
7149594 Policeman holding a lost little girl (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman holding a lost little girl.); © Look and Learn

Daniel in the lions den (etching)
7172933 Daniel in the lions den (etching) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel in the lions den (Daniel 6:22)

Girl helping her mother baking in the kitchen (litho)
7172647 Girl helping her mother baking in the kitchen (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl helping her mother baking in the kitchen)

The Captives, William Short Nose rides to the rescue (litho)
7160335 The Captives, William Short Nose rides to the rescue (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Captives, William Short Nose rides to the rescue)

Grandmother, mother and child (litho)
7201254 Grandmother, mother and child (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmother, mother and child)

Helping Father (engraving)
7188272 Helping Father (engraving) by Renouf, Emile (1845-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helping Father. Illustration for Home Words (1888).); © Look and Learn

Grandmothers help (engraving)
7166865 Grandmothers help (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmothers help)

Faithful Help! (engraving)
7165752 Faithful Help! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faithful Help! Illustration for Our Darlings, The Childrens Treasury of Pictures and Stories)

Hard Times; Help at Last (colour litho)
7181889 Hard Times; Help at Last (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard Times; Help at Last)

Man taking a recently orphaned girl into his care (engraving)
7185829 Man taking a recently orphaned girl into his care (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man taking a recently orphaned girl into his care)

Poverty in late Victorian Britain (chromolitho)
7157128 Poverty in late Victorian Britain (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poverty in late Victorian Britain)

A Three Master adrift in the Downs with help at Hand (oil on canvas)
6431687 A Three Master adrift in the Downs with help at Hand (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); Private Collection

Hanuman assisted by his Associates, building Ramas Bridge (engraving)
7182575 Hanuman assisted by his Associates, building Ramas Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanuman assisted by his Associates)

Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho)
7201109 Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just in Time, rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck)

Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes (copper engraving)
7201580 Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes (copper engraving) by Heyden, Jacob van der (1573-1645); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes)

The Rescue (colour litho)
7201163 The Rescue (colour litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rescue; rescuing survivors of a shipwreck)

Boys ice skating (litho)
7201158 Boys ice skating (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Samaritan, boys ice skating)

Boys skating (litho)
7201120 Boys skating (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Samaritan, boys skating)

Fire Drill (colour litho)
7181989 Fire Drill (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire Drill. Illustration for Chatterbox (1918).); © Look and Learn

The blind Oedipus being led by his daughter Antigone (engraving)
7173454 The blind Oedipus being led by his daughter Antigone (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The blind Oedipus being led by his daughter Antigone)

Optical illusion for Topsys & Turvys by Ps Newell (colour litho)
7151213 Optical illusion for Topsys & Turvys by Ps Newell (colour litho) by Newell, Peter (1862-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Topsys & Turvys by Ps Newell (Century Co)

Man helping a woman to dismount from a donkey (colour litho)
7147402 Man helping a woman to dismount from a donkey (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man helping a woman to dismount from a donkey)

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In the face of danger, heroes emerge to rescue those in need. A brave fireman fearlessly rushes into a blazing inferno, risking his own life to save a young girl trapped inside. The flames lick at his heels as he carries her to safety, embodying the true essence of heroism. Across stormy seas, Grace Darling and her father row tirelessly through treacherous waters to rescue stranded sailors. Their unwavering determination and selflessness shine brightly amidst the crashing waves, reminding us that even ordinary individuals can become extraordinary heroes. Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse stands tall among his comrades on the battlefield, displaying unparalleled courage during World War I. With bullets whizzing past him, he fearlessly tends to wounded soldiers with unwavering dedication and compassion. From above, a Wessex helicopter descends upon tumultuous waters to pluck a survivor from certain peril. The deafening roar of the rotor blades is drowned out by cheers of relief as they hoist the individual up towards safety – a testament to human ingenuity and bravery. In Flanders' muddy trenches during World War I, British soldiers rally together not only for their fellow men but also for an unlikely companion - rescuing a horse from an unforgiving ditch. In this act of compassion amidst chaos, humanity triumphs over war's brutality. Grace Darling once again proves her mettle as she bravely tends to her duties as lighthouse keeper's daughter. Guiding lost souls away from treacherous shores becomes second nature for this remarkable woman who embodies resilience and strength. Colonel Redvers Buller charges forward in battle against Zulu warriors in 1879's Zulu War at Inhlobane. Amidst fierce fighting and overwhelming odds stacked against them, Colonel Buller leads his troops with unwavering resolve - exemplifying leadership under extreme circumstances.