Squat Collection (#2)

INDIAN BAZaR 1930S
Indian shopkeepers in the bazaars frequently squat on the ground behind their wares. The business of buying and selling takes time as both sides haggle for hours. Date: 1930s

A blind man working a sewing machine, Rajasthan, India
A blind man working a sewing machine to make shirts. He squats on the ground in a street in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 1984

Lake Dal, Srinagar, Kashmir - a man paddling boat
Lake Dal, Srinagar, Kashmir - a man wearing an Astrakhan hat, paddling his shikara boat Date: 1986

Kashmir - senior woman in traditional dress eats from bowl
Kashmir - a barefoot senior woman in traditional dress eats from bowl while squatting on the ground outside her home Date: 1986

Man squats on floor of his streetside workshop, Hong Kong
A man squats on the floor of his streetside workshop in Kowloon, Hong Kong and sifts though a box of spare parts. His benches are full of old cooling fans and electrical goods awaiting repair

Indian carpet factory - 2
A man squats on the floor to put the finishing touches to an Indian rug in a carpet factory in Jaipur, India Date: 1987

Indian carpet factory - 1
A man squats on the floor to put the finishing touches to an Indian rug in a carpet factory in Jaipur, India Date: 1987

Close-up of a Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) snarling on a snowy winter day, Bavaria, Germany

Five Week Old Domestic Kitten (Felis silvestris catus) on Meadow in Late Summer, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

Portrait of Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) in Autumn, Germany

Malaysia, Mabul Island, Porcelain Crab, Pictured On The Seapen

Indonesia, Pictured On Seapen; Komodo, Porcelain Crab

Vietnam - Musicians - Saigon
Vietnam - Musicians - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Two men with their Dan Tranh, a plucked Zither (similar to the Chinese guzheng, the Japanese koto)

Victorian Scrap - Clown squatting. late 19th century

Rugose squat lobster or plated lobster, Munida rugosa.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

U. S. Marine test firing an M240 heavy machine gun on the back of a MV-22B Osprey
Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, November 10, 2007 - U.S. Marine test fires a 240 Gulf heavy machine gun on the back of a MV-22B Osprey while flying on a mission over the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

Japanese Sumo Wrestler in traditional pose. Date: circa 1950s

Russian Dancing
Russian soldiers dancing a traditional Cossack folk dance, called the Hopak (or Gopak), which originates from the Ukraine. circa 1910s

Women in conical hats selling fruit and vegetables in busy Central market, Hoi An, Central Vietnam, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

German Lop Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), brown, floppy eared animal, side view

Unidentified gothic building, possibly in Oxford or Cambridge. 19th century

Four children snowballing on a New Year card. A large snowball squats in the middle, with a smiling face, and cherub-like snowballs with wings and faces fly around. Date: circa 1890s

John Pender / Vfair 1871
SIR JOHN PENDER Telegraph engineer Date: 1815 - 1896

Boys exercising in school playground
Boys exercising in a school playground

Illustration of performing overhead squat weight training exercise

Picture No. 11675342
Squat Lobster with long claws on Sea Pen. Date:

Petty Officer fires off a 40mm Highly Explosive round at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan
Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, October 13, 2003 - Petty Officer fires off a 40mm Highly Explosive round out of a M203 grenade launcher attached to an M-16 Assualt Rifle during range qualifications

Title page for series Several dwarfs, Varie figure gobbi di Jacopo Callot, Jacques Callot, print maker: Abraham Bosse, 1621 - 1676

Squat Alabastron; Unknown; Greece, Europe; about 1400 - 1350 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 7.5 x Diam.: 14.4 cm (2 15/16 x 5 11/16 in.), Object (rim): Diam.: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)

Attic Red-Figure Squat Lekythos; Manner of Meidias Painter, Greek (Attic), active 420 - 390 B.C.; Athens, Greece, Europe; about 400 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 12.7 x Diam

Fragment of an Apulian Squat Lekythos; Attributed to the Workshop of the Darius Painter, Greek (Apulian), active 340 - 330 B.C.; South Italy, Apulia

Picture No. 11091858
Squat Lobster Date:

Picture No. 11091825
Squat Lobster and Nudibranch (Rostanga cf. bifurcata) Date:

WWI - What a Pleasure to be a Soldier! Two cheeky (and rather rotund) Geman privates mimic their commanding officer and his hands-on-hips pose - with considerable comic effect!

The empty military camps and gun sites were tempting homes for squatters. Twenty thousand people moved into derelict camps in 1946

Young boys drill at the Odeon, Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Picture No. 10900381
Squat Lobster (Chirostylus dolichopus) Date:

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Squat Lobster (Chirostylus dolichopus) Date:

Ornate Horned Toad (Ceratophrys ornata), green with black markings and small eyes protruding from top of its head, front view

Scout Training Course, Grenada, West Indies
Preliminary Scout Training Course at Quarantine Point, Grenada, West Indies. 1949

Farne Islands Tower
The squat Tower House, built about 1500 and St. Cuthberts Chapel, all that remains of a church built here by the Master of the Farne, c.1370, Farne Islands, Northumberland. Date: early 16th century

Comparison of height and girth
A small squat, bald and rather rotund Italian gentleman, complains to his slender and tall friend about the disparity in their physicality! Date: 1917

Keep Fit Squat
An exercise designed to slim legs and ankles, improve posture and add spring to your step. Date: late 1930s

Painting statue of the reclining Buddha, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Pyay (Prome), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Narrow lane in the Old City, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Woman in a lavender field, Senanque Abbey, Gordes, Provence, France, Europe

Busy Central Market, Hoi An, Central Vietnam, Vietnam

Crowded bus with bicycles, sacks and passengers on roof, city bus terminal, Nha Trang, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Squatting: A Global Perspective on Resilience and Resistance" From the fishermen on Kendwa Beach in Zanzibar to the Iban tribeswoman mending a bamboo longhouse verandah floor along Lemanak River, squatting is an age-old practice that transcends borders. In East Africa's vibrant Tanzania, these fishermen embody the spirit of resilience as they squat patiently, casting their nets into the turquoise waters. Meanwhile, in Norway, lobster and shrimp find solace in their underwater homes as they squat amidst rocky crevices. Their ability to adapt and thrive showcases nature's own form of squatters. Venturing further east to Vietnam's bustling streets, women donning conical hats gather at the fish market by Thu Bon River. With grace and determination, they squat low to inspect the day's catch - a testament to their unwavering commitment to providing for their families. In Camberwell, south-east London lies St Agnes Place - a community known for its strong sense of solidarity. Here, residents have transformed abandoned spaces into flourishing gardens through collective effort; a beautiful bouquet de paysan blossoms from this act of communal squatting. However, not all forms of squatting are met with acceptance or celebration. The eviction of squatters along Harrow Road serves as a stark reminder of societal divisions and struggles faced by those seeking shelter within urban landscapes. Lambeth in South London bears witness to graffiti adorning front doors - an artistic expression born out of frustration or defiance against oppressive systems that perpetuate inequality. These bold strokes serve as reminders that even when pushed aside or marginalized, voices can still be heard through unconventional means. Centrepoint stands tall amidst Central London's skyline - once home to squatters who sought refuge within its walls during times of political unrest. Their presence symbolized resistance against injustice while shining a light on society's failure to provide adequate housing for all.