Rushed Collection (page 2)

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

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

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

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

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

Kitchen, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, 1563

Racecar Driver at the Pit Stop

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

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

Lear / Nonsense / Gretna
There was an Old Person from Gretna, who rushed down the crater of Etna; When they said, Is it hot? he replied, No, its not! That mendacious Old Person of Gretna

Lear / Nonsense / Philae
There was an Old Person of Philae, whose conduct was scroobious and wily; He rushed up a Palm, when the weather was calm, and observed all the ruins of Philae

Lear / Nonsense / Aosta
There was an Old Man of Aosta, who possessed a large cow, but he lost her; But they said, Don t you see she has rushed up a tree? You invidious Old Man of Aosta

Lear / Nonsense / Dover
There was an Old Person of Dover, who rushed through a field of blue Clover; But some very large bees, stung his nose and his knees, so he very soon went back to Dover

British Tanks crossing a Bailey Bridge, Holland; Second Worl
Photograph showing British tanks and self-propelled guns crossing a Bailey bridge, Holland, 1944. This bridge had been built by British engineers over a canal during Operation Market Garden

Cemetery for Australian officers at Gallipoli
A cemetery for Australian officers at Gallipoli. As part of the British Empire, Australians rushed to join up after the announcement of war in 1914. 8000 Australians lost their lives at Gallipoli

Lear / Book of Nonsense
There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do; So he rushed up & down, till the sun made him brown, That bewildered Old Man of Corfu

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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.