Sheltering Collection (#6)

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Hiding in Prairie Dog hole. North Dakota, USA
TOM-312 Eastern Cottontail RABBIT - hiding in Prairie dog hole North Dakota, U.S.A Sylvilagus floridanus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Civilains Sheltering Tube Station Bombs The Elephant And Castle Station
Civilains sheltering in the tube station from the bombs during WWII, seen here The Elephant and Castle station, London, England, 11th November, 1940. From Front Line 1940-41, published 1942

A Night Shelter For The Poor And Homeless, Provided By The Salvation Army In The 19th Century, Aka " two Penny Hangover"

Indonesia, Pictured On Seapen; Komodo, Porcelain Crab

Comic postcard, Plump woman in the rain Date: 20th century

Picture No. 11993349
California Quail - A female sheltering her chicks under her wings - along Teal Valley - near Nelson - South Island - New Zealand. Date:

Princess Diana visiting Cornwall
Diana, Princess of Wales, out on a visit, possibly in the Cornwall area. She is holding a daffodils, and is sheltering from the rain under an umbrella. Date: 1980s

Gunners sheltering during a bombardment, 1917, Matania
With our artist on the Western Front - No II. New Series. Front cover of The Sphere featuring the first of a new set of drawings done by the magazines special artist during his latest visit to

Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Les Diables Bleus - A group of WWI Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - A group of First World War Chasseurs Alpins in the Alps sheltering behind a large rock in a snowstorm.. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Poster - Ministry of Health Evacuation Scheme
Mothers - let them go - give them a chance of greater safety and health. Public Information poster issued by the Ministry of Health Evacuation Scheme circa 1942

Frog shelter in a vegetable bed
Frog shelter. Planks of wood alongside a row of organically grown leeks (Allium porrum Musselburgh ). The planks provide a dark and damp shelter for toads and frogs

Woodlark - at nest with young
JAB-1568 Woodlark - at nest, hidden in grass Lullula arborea Jack Bailey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Soldiers WWI
Soldiers sheltering in a grenade pit in Flanders during World War I

Leaf-curling spider - using snail shell as retreat at centre of web
AUS-449 Leaf-curling spider - using snail shell as retreat at centre of web. Australia Phonognatha graeffei Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day - sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan
ANZ-1431 Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April Sympiezocnemis gigantea Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that

Emperor Penguin AU 75/GR Creche & Adult birds, Antarctica. Aptenodytes forsteri © G. Robertson / ARDEA LONDON
AU-75-gr Emperor Penguin - Creche & Adult birds Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lesser kudu - in Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary Tsavo West National Park, Kenya, East Africa
MAB-134 Lesser kudu Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary Tsavo West National Park, Kenya, East Africa Tragelaphus imberbis Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wild Horse - Colt stands where mother shoos flys away with tail as mare grazes among lupine wildflowers Summer Western
TOM-717 Mustang Wild Horse - Colt stands where mother shoos flys away with tail as mare grazes among lupin wildflowers Summer

Icelandic horses sheltering in a strong wind

Roman soldiers attacking a fortress, 1605. The Romans form a tortoise with their shields to protect themselves from missiles as they approach the walls. From Poliorceticon by Justus Lipsius

Various forms of siege equipment, including battering rams, 1547. From Architectur...Mathematischen...Kunst by Gaultherius Rivius, 1547

Roman siege warfare, 1605. Defenders attempting to disable battering rams. On the right, attackers are handling a ram under a protective cat. From Poliorceticon by Justus Lipsius (Antwerp, 1605)

Sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment, Boer War, c1900. The 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

The Thunder Storm -- a woman and two children shelter under a tree. 19th century

Susi - rain stops play. 1950s

Fairy sheltering under lily leaf on a greetings card
Fairy sheltering under a lily leaf on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, Sheltering from a squall
Cartoon showing a couple sheltering from a squall under a leafless tree. The wind blows her skirts up, giving him a revealing view of her legs. Date: 1916

Child on Doorstep
A lady is astonished to find a child sheltering from the snow on her doorstep; her dog is no less surprised Date: circa 1840

Liverpool Sheltering Homes plaque
A commemorative plaque at the Liverpool Sheltering Homes, recording the contributions of previous residents(destitute children who emigrated to Canada)

Couple on a South Coast beach
A very jolly couple on a South Coast beach (probably Hythe, Kent), enjoying the sun, (the gent is taking typically British precautions against sunburn)

Two little dogs in the snow on a New Year card
Two little dogs sheltering under an umbrella in the snow on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Fairies in a boat drawn by swans on a greetings card
Five fairies in a boat made from a shell, drawn by swans on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Two children sitting on large snowball on a Christmas card
Two children sitting on a large snowball under a red umbrella on a Christmas card, watched by a robin. Date: circa 1890s

Children under umbrella on a New Year card
Two children sheltering from the rain under an umbrella on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Birds sheltering under umbrella on a Christmas card
Two birds sheltering under an umbrella on a Christmas card, watched by a smaller bird. circa 1890s

Robin and two great tits on a New Year card, with holly and mistletoe. Date: circa 1890s

Robin, two blue tits and wren on a Christmas card
A robin, two blue tits and a wren on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Robin and two great tits on a Christmas card, with holly and mistletoe. Date: circa 1890s

Birds in a shoe on a Christmas card
Birds sheltering inside an old shoe on a snowy Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Mrs Louisa Birt
Louisa Birt was the sister and colleague of childrens emigration promoter Annie Macpherson. From 1873 to 1915 she was Superintendent of the Liverpool Sheltering Home. Date: circa 1910

Liverpool Sheltering Home, Myrtle Street, Liverpool

Robins in a snow scene. Early 20th cent. Xmas card depicting robins sheltering in a wicker basket.Date: circa 1912

Sphere cover - Air Raid over London
Front cover of The Sphere showing civilians in London during the air raid of 7 July 1917, taking shelter in what looks like a church doorway as a police officer looks skyward to check on whether

European Bison - a shelter and feeding place inside a corral (Bison bonasus L.). Bialowieza Nature Park - Belorussia

Hazel Hen / Hazel Grouse - female sits on nest (Tetrastes bonasia). near river Negustyah, a tributary of river Bolshoi Ugan, near Ugut settlement; Uganskii Nature reserve, Siberia, Russia; spring

European HEDGEHOGS - young behind mother, autumn (Erinaceus europaeus)

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"Finding Refuge: Nature's Art of Sheltering" St Swithin and Dudley, two unlikely companions, seek shelter under the same tree during a sudden downpour. A hedgehog finds solace in a flower pot, its spines blending with the vibrant blooms as it seeks protection from predators. Church sheep huddle together behind ancient stone walls, seeking warmth and safety from the biting winds of winter. In the vast wilderness of Canada, a polar bear fiercely guards her precious cubs as they find refuge on an icy landscape. Playful kittens explore their surroundings, finding comfort among geraniums nestled inside flowerpots. A Jack Russell Terrier tenderly shelters her tiny puppy beneath her protective gaze, teaching it about love and security. Amidst rolling hills and misty moors stands a majestic Highland pony seeking respite from inclement weather in the embrace of nature's arms. Hermanns Tortoise ROG 7049 basks in the warm sun of Maouis, France while taking cover under dense foliage when needed - truly mastering the art of sheltering. Towering tree ferns stand tall like guardians in Kells Bay Gardens on Ireland's Iveragh Peninsula; providing sanctuary for delicate creatures seeking shade or protection from rain showers. Sheep gather behind sturdy stone walls within Peak District National Park to shield themselves against harsh elements that sweep across this rugged terrain with relentless force. Spotted amidst colorful sea anemones in tropical Indo-Pacific waters is a spine-cheek anemonefish; finding refuge within its symbiotic home away from potential dangers lurking beyond. A red fox gracefully treads through pristine snow-covered landscapes at Prince Albert National Park in Canada; adapting to survive by skillfully utilizing natural shelters during frigid winters.