Ropes Collection

RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908
The RNLI Lifeboat Arab II being towed across the sands at Harlyn Bay to be launched, followed by a mixed group of men, women and children

George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, on 8 bells, 1863
George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, playing on eight bells at once, in the steeple of St James Clerkenwell, London

D-Day - British and Canadian troops landing - Juno Beach
British and Canadian 3rd Division troops land at Juno Beach. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an

A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn
Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a typically convoluted method of weeding a garden lawn. A man is hosted by ropes supported by a teepee configuration of poles worked by

Farmer and team of working horses plough a field
A team of two heavy horses plough a field, watched by a large crow and a pet springer spaniel. Watercolour painting by Malcom Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- The building of Saltash Bridge. Date: 1935

Jack Johnson in a boxing match
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, standing at the ropes in a boxing match with an unidentified opponent

Short Sunderland flying boat, WW2
Short Sunderland flying boat RBO, seen here being towed up a jetty. Date: circa 1940s

The Gymnasium - Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon
circa 1910s

In the Old Belfry -- bellringers in action. 1893

Children playing in Milton Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Children playing in Milton Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland -- some are swinging on ropes round a lamppost, while others are riding in a go-cart. Date: 1969

British soldiers rescuing horse from ditch, Flanders, WW1
British soldiers trying to rescue a horse which has fallen into a ditch, blown by the force from a bursting shell, on the road to Reutel, Flanders, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Radio Station Tower at Tuckerton, NJ
Radio Station Tower at Tuckerton, New Jersey - 850 feet high Date: circa 1920s

Oil Tankers of the Manchester Oil Refinery. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Girls playing in Milton Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Two little girls playing in Milton Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland, swinging on ropes round a lamppost. Date: 1969

Fish Pier, Gloucester, Cape Ann, Greater Boston Area, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Ws Gilbert / Sambourne
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan, satirised for his love of the sea and sailing

Two Persian women rocking a goatskin to churn milk. Date: circa 1900s

Jack Dempsey just before defeating Jess Willard in a boxing match

Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). Creator: Thomas-Charles Naudet
Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). The restoration of Catholic worship - First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho)
2778273 Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boldness of Alpine Drums)

Young people from fascist Italy (colour litho)
2783833 Young people from fascist Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young people from fascist Italy)

Collecting Eggs at Flamborough Head
Collecting seagulls eggs at Flamborough Head, Yorkshire. A traditional practice for farmers whose land adjoined the cliff edge

LCC-LFB Vehicle and equipment workshops complex
The Headquarters complex at Lambeth SE1 had extensive vehicle and equipment workshops. Maintenance, repair and restoration work could be undertaken by highly skilled mechanics and craftsmen

Crippled but unconquered: The Belleisle at the Battle of Trafalgar
IL241955 Crippled but unconquered: The Belleisle at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805, from British Battles on Land and Sea edited by Sir Evelyn Wood (1838-1919)

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921

Follow your dream
Natalia Simongulashvili ( NATALIORION )

Firefighters receiving knots instruction

The Astrolabe in Pack-Ice, 9th February, 1838 (lithograph)
XJF1072636 The Astrolabe in Pack-Ice, 9th February, 1838 (lithograph) by Mayer, Auguste Etienne Francois (1805-90); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Culty Sarks arrival as it moors alongside HMS Worcester on the River Thames off Greenhithe, Kent. 20 June 1938

Blessing the Bells of St. Pauls Cathedral, 1878
Engraving showing the ceremony held to bless the newly installed bells of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, in 1878. The image shows a group of clergy, kneeling in prayer, and the ringers

Damiatenbrug, Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands
Damiatenbrug (Damiate Bridge), Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands. Date: circa 1910s

Snow scene outside a house on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Woman sliding down a zip-line, Storms River, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa

View out to sea from stone slipway at dawn, with lobster pots and ropes in foreground, Plokton, near Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

An ice climber scales a giant icicle in the valley of Crevoux, near Gap and Briancon, Ecrins Massif, western Alps, France

Domestic Cattle, Aberdeen Angus heifer, halter training by being tied to gate, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, november

Roundup
Joseph Opal

A men's gymnastic class
5312033 A men's gymnastic class; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a men's gymnastic class. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Methods of crossing rivers in the Andes
3740687 Methods of crossing rivers in the Andes; (add.info.: Engraving depicting methods used to cross the rivers in the Andes, Argentina. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An early gymnastic class
3733836 An early gymnastic class.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an early gymnastic class for boys. Equipment included: parallel bars, climbing poles and ropes)

Paris firemen on the rooftops trying to capture a balloon with its ropes entangled round chimney pots
545215 Paris firemen on the rooftops trying to capture a balloon with its ropes entangled round chimney pots and to rescue the aviator in the basket

Climbing Mt. McKinley, c.1900-23
1128869 Climbing Mt. McKinley, c.1900-23; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpenter Collection).

Engraving after a Bas-relief depicting an Assyrian King superintending the removal of a colossal statue of a bull
5309093 Engraving after a Bas-relief depicting an Assyrian King superintending the removal of a colossal statue of a bull from the quarries to be set up in its final position; (add.info)

The support for ropes across field used to drag plough in ploughing with stationary steam engine
3732423 The support for ropes across field used to drag plough in ploughing with stationary steam engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the support for ropes across field used to drag plough in)

Young boy in a workshop helping a worker to make Rope Tobacco, 1841
3478708 Young boy in a workshop helping a worker to make Rope Tobacco, 1841; (add.info.: Young boy in a workshop helping a worker to make Rope Tobacco, 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gulliver held prisoner and tied hand, foot and hair by the people from Lilliput during his voyage there
2968367 Gulliver held prisoner and tied hand, foot and hair by the people from Lilliput during his voyage there. From Gullivers Travels by Dean Swift

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to

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"Ropes: A Symbol of Strength, Resilience, and Unity" D-Day - British and Canadian troops landing - Juno Beach: Amidst the chaos of war, ropes served as lifelines for soldiers storming the beaches, ensuring their safe passage to victory. A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn: With nimble hands and sturdy ropes, gardeners effortlessly remove stubborn weeds from lush lawns, preserving the beauty of nature's tapestry. RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908: Ropes tethered to lifeboats become beacons of hope in treacherous waters; brave souls risk their lives to save others amidst crashing waves. Illustration Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson: In whimsical illustrations by Robinson, ropes take on a playful role as they connect unlikely contraptions with hilarious results – showcasing the ingenuity of human imagination. Jack Johnson in a boxing match: As fists fly and sweat pours down his brow, Johnson skillfully maneuvers around the ring using rope-a-dope tactics – proving that strategy can triumph over sheer force alone. Short Sunderland flying boat WW2: Suspended mid-air by strong cables and ropes attached to its wingspan, this majestic aircraft soars through turbulent skies with grace and precision during World War II missions. George Morris on 8 bells in 1863: With rhythmic precision and practiced expertise, Morris pulls on multiple ropes simultaneously – orchestrating harmonious melodies that resonate through church towers across generations. Farmer and team of working horses plough a field: Harnessing the power of teamwork between man and beast is exemplified as farmers expertly guide their loyal horses using reins made from durable strands of rope – cultivating bountiful harvests year after year. The Gymnasium - Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon.