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In a whirlwind of chaos and urgency, British guns dash through the quaint French town, leaving its residents in awe and confusion

Background imageRushed Collection: British Guns dash through French town

British Guns dash through French town
A British Artillery piece is rushed at a gallop through the market-place of a French town, the square surrounded by shell damaged buildings

Background imageRushed Collection: Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch, 1953

Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch, 1953
Photograph showing the two English batsman, Denis Compton and Bill Edrich, leaving the pitch at the Oval Cricket Ground, London, 19th August 1953

Background imageRushed Collection: The Great Fight for the Championship

The Great Fight for the Championship

Background imageRushed Collection: The Battle of Mons in 1914 (litho)

The Battle of Mons in 1914 (litho)
3252867 The Battle of Mons in 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Mons, 1914. The famous stirrup charge of the Gordons and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, who)

Background imageRushed Collection: Hippopotamus, Mana Pools NP, Zimbabwe

Hippopotamus, Mana Pools NP, Zimbabwe
A Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) flees for the safety of a nearby river

Background imageRushed Collection: French army in action, Western Front, WW1

French army in action, Western Front, WW1
The French force rushed forward and took possession of the crater - Western Front battlefield scene during the First World War Date: 1916

Background imageRushed Collection: Thomas Cook Vesuvius Postcard pictures & map

Thomas Cook Vesuvius Postcard pictures & map
Cook had the Funicular built for their growing tours. Travellers rushed to the kiosk at the top to buy and then post right there a postcard

Background imageRushed Collection: 'At this instant a number of fellows rushed in and seized Jones'(colour litho)

"At this instant a number of fellows rushed in and seized Jones"(colour litho)
2792201 " At this instant a number of fellows rushed in and seized Jones" (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRushed Collection: Boadicea (colour litho)

Boadicea (colour litho)
3651552 Boadicea (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boadicea. " She with all a monarchs pride, Felt them in her bosom glow; Rushed to battle)

Background imageRushed Collection: The Tents of Shem (engraving)

The Tents of Shem (engraving)
1055708 The Tents of Shem (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tents of Shem)

Background imageRushed Collection: Advance of the British Army during the Indian Mutiny - 'Commander Daly

Advance of the British Army during the Indian Mutiny - "Commander Daly
Advance of the British Army during the Indian Mutiny - Commander Daly and I drew our swords and rushed up the rocks Date: 1857

Background imageRushed Collection: Side chair, c. 1815-20 (rosewood)

Side chair, c. 1815-20 (rosewood)
2972969 Side chair, c.1815-20 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: One of a set of three chairs in imitation rosewood)

Background imageRushed Collection: The Master of the Mine (engraving)

The Master of the Mine (engraving)
1614186 The Master of the Mine (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Master of the Mine)

Background imageRushed Collection: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)

Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)
1596282 Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins)

Background imageRushed Collection: The Assault on the Dargai Hill on 20 October, the Pass being rushed by the Gordon Highlanders

The Assault on the Dargai Hill on 20 October, the Pass being rushed by the Gordon Highlanders
1042757 The Assault on the Dargai Hill on 20 October, the Pass being rushed by the Gordon Highlanders, followed by the Dorsetshires, Derbyshires, 3rd Sikhs and Gurkhas (engraving) by Hatherell

Background imageRushed Collection: In the wildness of his fear, he rushed before Thor and cut his line in sunder (colour litho)

In the wildness of his fear, he rushed before Thor and cut his line in sunder (colour litho)
2813704 In the wildness of his fear, he rushed before Thor and cut his line in sunder (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRushed Collection: 'Rushed upon the astonished throng'(litho)

"Rushed upon the astonished throng"(litho)
2793691 " Rushed upon the astonished throng" (litho) by Curtis, Dora (c.1875-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRushed Collection: The Death of Winkelreid (engraving)

The Death of Winkelreid (engraving)
6021214 The Death of Winkelreid (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Winkelreid)

Background imageRushed Collection: A Hurried Speculation, Warsaw, 1841 (litho)

A Hurried Speculation, Warsaw, 1841 (litho)
LUB130696 A Hurried Speculation, Warsaw, 1841 (litho) by Piwarski, Jan Felix (1794-1859); 31x47 cm; Private Collection; Polish, out of copyright

Background imageRushed Collection: Practising for the Cavalry Competition (engraving)

Practising for the Cavalry Competition (engraving)
1045838 Practising for the Cavalry Competition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practising for the Cavalry Competition)

Background imageRushed Collection: The British Position in the Gorge of Abu Klea after the Battle, 17 January

The British Position in the Gorge of Abu Klea after the Battle, 17 January
1045140 The British Position in the Gorge of Abu Klea after the Battle, 17 January, the Fighting Square advancing to the Wells (engraving) by Villiers

Background imageRushed Collection: The Fighting in Upper Burma, with the Chindwin River Expedition (engraving)

The Fighting in Upper Burma, with the Chindwin River Expedition (engraving)
1055115 The Fighting in Upper Burma, with the Chindwin River Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in Upper Burma)

Background imageRushed Collection: Illustration for The Day of their Wedding, by W D Howells (litho)

Illustration for The Day of their Wedding, by W D Howells (litho)
1100379 Illustration for The Day of their Wedding, by W D Howells (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Day of their Wedding, by W D Howells)

Background imageRushed Collection: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)

Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)
1596132 Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins)

Background imageRushed Collection: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626242 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

Background imageRushed Collection: You are requested to keep the Hall Doors shut on Account of the Animals in the Park (litho)

You are requested to keep the Hall Doors shut on Account of the Animals in the Park (litho)
1056786 You are requested to keep the Hall Doors shut on Account of the Animals in the Park (litho) by Waller, Samuel Edmund (1850-1903) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRushed Collection: Louis de Male of Flanders hiding from the Soldiers of Philip Van Artevelde (engraving)

Louis de Male of Flanders hiding from the Soldiers of Philip Van Artevelde (engraving)
1060057 Louis de Male of Flanders hiding from the Soldiers of Philip Van Artevelde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRushed Collection: de Havilland DH. 110 WG240 2nd prototype

de Havilland DH. 110 WG240 2nd prototype
de Havilland DH.110 WG240 2nd prototype at the 1952 SBAC Farnborough air-show, (1-7 September). WG 240 was flown by test pilot John Derry in the air display from 1-5 September

Background imageRushed Collection: Fable / Two Springs

Fable / Two Springs
THE TWO SPRINGS Two springs issued from the same mountain; one rushed along in a torrent, the other was a gentle, beneficient stream

Background imageRushed Collection: Artists Choice: Panther Falls, Banff National Park, Alberta

Artists Choice: Panther Falls, Banff National Park, Alberta

Background imageRushed Collection: Oregon, United States Of America; South Silver Falls In The Autumn In Silver Falls State Park

Oregon, United States Of America; South Silver Falls In The Autumn In Silver Falls State Park

Background imageRushed Collection: Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, United States Of America; Autumn Colors Around Crabtree Falls

Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, United States Of America; Autumn Colors Around Crabtree Falls

Background imageRushed Collection: North Carolina, United States Of America; Lush Summer Foliage At Grassy Creek Falls

North Carolina, United States Of America; Lush Summer Foliage At Grassy Creek Falls

Background imageRushed Collection: Waterfall Over Cliff Creating A Rainbow

Waterfall Over Cliff Creating A Rainbow

Background imageRushed Collection: Glendalough, Co Wicklow, Ireland; Waterfall

Glendalough, Co Wicklow, Ireland; Waterfall

Background imageRushed Collection: Co Wicklow, Ireland; Waterfalll Near Sally Gap

Co Wicklow, Ireland; Waterfalll Near Sally Gap

Background imageRushed Collection: A Surfer, Running With Board Along The Shoreline

A Surfer, Running With Board Along The Shoreline

Background imageRushed Collection: Snail Haunted House

Snail Haunted House
A hornted house! The Snail Haunted House at Dreamland, Margate, Kent, England, being rushed to completion in order to be ready for the forthcoming Easter Holidays. Date: 1930s

Background imageRushed Collection: Lear / Nonsense / Anerley

Lear / Nonsense / Anerley
There was an Old Person of Anerley, whose conduct was strange and unmannerly; He rushed down the Strand, with a pig in each hand, but returned in the evening to Anerley

Background imageRushed Collection: Iron Gates at Wembley

Iron Gates at Wembley
A man stands by the gates at Wembley Stadium which have been reinforced to prevent the doors being rushed at the Cup Final where record crowds are expected. Date: 1930

Background imageRushed Collection: Mania / Railway Plans

Mania / Railway Plans
Plans for new railway projects being rushed to the Board of Trade, Whitehall, London, in order to meet the deadline on 30 November 1845 Date: 1845

Background imageRushed Collection: Farmers Fire Engine

Farmers Fire Engine
Baddeleys farmers fire engine : incorporating a hand- pump, but lightweight and portable to be rushed to burning haystacks or barns Date: 1851

Background imageRushed Collection: Kawasaki Ki-100 -first flown in February 1945, this imp

Kawasaki Ki-100 -first flown in February 1945, this impressive Japanese Army fighter was rushed into service 2-months later Just under 400 built

Background imageRushed Collection: To Hell With Surrender! How Second Lieutenant J. C. Buchan

To Hell With Surrender! How Second Lieutenant J. C. Buchan
The official narrative for this drawing reads: When he saw the enemy had practically surrounded his command, he collected his platoon and prepared to fight his way back to the supporting line

Background imageRushed Collection: Kitchen, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, 1563

Kitchen, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, 1563

Background imageRushed Collection: Racecar Driver at the Pit Stop

Racecar Driver at the Pit Stop

Background imageRushed Collection: American and French ammunition, France, WW1

American and French ammunition, France, WW1
American and French ammunition being transported to the front at the start of the Aisne-Marne Offensive in northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 18 July 1918

Background imageRushed Collection: Lear / Nonsense / Dutton

Lear / Nonsense / Dutton
There was an Old Person of Dutton, whose head was as small as a button, So, to make it look big, he purchased a wig, and rapidly rushed about Dutton




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In a whirlwind of chaos and urgency, British guns dash through the quaint French town, leaving its residents in awe and confusion. Meanwhile, at the Oval pitch in 1953, Compton and Edrich abruptly leave amidst an intense match - a moment etched forever in cricket history. The great fight for the championship reaches its climax as teams battle fiercely for victory. Transporting us back to World War I, we witness the French army in action on the Western Front - a vivid reminder of the relentless struggle that defined an era. Thomas Cook's Vesuvius postcard pictures and map offer glimpses into breathtaking landscapes awaiting exploration. Venturing into Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, we encounter a majestic hippopotamus gracefully navigating its watery domain. But not all is serene; within a snail haunted house lies an eerie mystery waiting to be unraveled. Torrential rains unleash their fury upon Koblenz, flooding its surroundings with astonishing force - nature's power on full display captured beautifully through color lithography. In another scene depicted by vibrant colors, "At this instant a number of fellows rushed in and seized Jones, " illustrating a dramatic turn of events shrouded in intrigue. Boadicea charges fearlessly forward on her chariot as she leads her people against oppression - an empowering image brought to life through striking color lithography. And amidst it all stands "The Tents of Shem, " an engraving showcasing resilience and unity during challenging times. Lastly, we witness the advance of the British Army during the Indian Mutiny under Commander Daly's command - bravery personified as soldiers forge ahead despite adversity. These rushed moments encapsulate both historical significance and captivating tales that continue to inspire generations.