Support Collection (page 79)

Sago cycad leaf, SEM
Sago cycad leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a sago cycad (Cycas revoluta) leaf. At lower centre and left are vascular bundles (orange clusters)

Goblin (hoodoo), Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

MV Agusta Italy

Asia, Japan, Tokyo. Interior detail, Tokyo International Forum, Marunouchi

Communications Officer - Metropolitan Police

Radio Operator - Metropolitan Police. A list of a name form of the phonetic alphabet is propped up on his desk Date: circa 1940s

Police radio operator

Municipal bench, Nantlle Valley, North Wales
Close-up view of a municipal bench with a decorative iron dragon support, in the Nantlle Valley, North Wales. A pile of slate waste indicates that the bench is not far from a closed-down slate quarry

Rent, Profit and Interest, supported by two miners
A propaganda cartoon by W E Jones, made for his father to use while campaigning for support for the Miners Union. It shows three plump gentlemen representing Rent, Profit and Interest

Neglected boy from a South Wales mining district
A neglected boy from a South Wales mining district. Images like this were copied by W E Jones for his father to use while campaigning for support for the Miners Union

Woman suffering the effects of poverty, South Wales
A woman in despair, suffering the effects of poverty in South Wales. This photograph, entitled Poverty, was used to illustrate talks designed to raise support for the South Wales Miners Federation

Timber supports in a South Wales mine
Timber supports in a mine in South Wales

Two Little Sleepyheads by Muriel Dawson
Two children make their way to bed wearing dressing gowns and with their arms around each other

Armoured truck and support vehicle, Middle East
An armoured truck and a support vehicle with soldiers, somewhere in the Middle East

Ground support vehicles in desert, Iraq
A line of six ground support vehicles lined up in the desert, somewhere in Iraq, with arab drivers and others

Parked ground support vehicles, Iraq
Parked ground support vehicles in Iraq, with drivers and passengers

Indian driver and vehicle in desert, Middle East
A soldier pushing a British ground support vehicle with an Indian driver in hilly desert, somewhere in the Middle East

British ground support convoy in desert, Middle East
A convoy of British ground support vehicles with an Indian driver in hilly desert, somewhere in the Middle East

British ground support vehicles, Iraq
British ground support vehicles outside a fort in Iraq

French armoured car WWI
French Armoured car supporting British troops in Meteren during the Battle of the Lys, World War I

The Occupation of Egypt
A humouous postcard entitled The Occupation of Egypt - depicting two Egyptian men supporting a very rotund woman as she takes a ride on a donkey to see the Pyramids

D-Day - Naval Artillery support
A converted landing craft fires rockets to support the landing allied troops. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied

Coal Merchant, showing a classic example of a leather back support, which enabled such potentially heavy and awkward loads to be transported

Battle of the Canal du Nord 1918
Infantry support from the 4th Canadian Division advancing amongst the caterpillar tracks at the Battle of the Canal du Nord on the Western Front in France during World War I in September 1918

Battle of Pilkem Ridge
British soldiers in the new support line after the first objectives were taken at the Battle of Pilkem Ridge, Western Front, Belgium during World War I on 31st July 1917

A District Nurse standing in the doorway of her single-storey thatched cottage

Silhouette American Bras
Advertisement for Silhouette American bras, the figure secret of American women, providing the perfect fifties silhouette underneath clothing whether you have a small bust

Kestos advertisement
Advertisement for Kestos brassieres giving reassuring and firm support under the most revealing of bathing and beach suits in 1933

Great Native Procession
Great Native (= Nativist) Procession in New York, proclaiming support of truly American ideals, attacking foreigners especially Catholics and foreigners

The Russian Armys Support of the Revolution
The photograph shows a regiment with the red flag outside the Tauris Palace, ready to assist the Duma

Ancient Iraqi Cannon
An ancient Iraqi Cannon (Abu Khazama) captured by the British in Baghdad

The General Strike - an overturned motor-van
A motor-van overturned by Strike sympathisers in Blackfriars Road, London. Though largely peaceful, there were several violent incidents during the General Strike

The General Strike - strikers in Plymouth
Strikers at Plymouth arriving at St. Andrews Church for a special daily service during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts

The General Strike - travelling by trailer
Londoners travelling by a steam-wagon and trailer combination past the Royal Exchange in the City of London during the General Strike

The General Strike - volunteers

The General Strike - Labour politicians
Labour leaders during the General Strike: (left to right), Arthur Henderson, Ramsay MacDonald (leader of the opposition) and Mr J. H. Thomas

The General Strike: Listening to speakers in Hyde Park
Labours May Day in London: Listening to the open-air speaker in Hyde Park during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts

The General Strike - food convoys leaving docks
The last food convoy to leave the Royal Albert Docks before the termination of the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts

The General Strike - peeling potatoes in Hyde Park
A Snap-Shot of Striketime Society: Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper and Lady Carmichael-Anstruther peeling potatoes in Hyde Park. Front cover of The Sketch emergency issue produced during the General Strike

The General Strike - a food convoy
Armoured convoy leaving Hyde Park at daybreak during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts

The General Strike
Cartoon sketch of a society lady helping out during the General Strike, accompanied by her pet poodle. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts

British Soldiers advance in Tunisia; Second World War, 1943
Photograph showing British infantrymen advancing towards enemy positions in Tunisia, North Africa, during 1943. The explosion

Queen Marie of Romania with her daughter Ileana
A portrait of Queen Marie of Romania with her daughter Ileana, Marie was British by birth and the eldest daughter of the Duke of Edinburgh

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"Support: A Powerful Force that Transcends Time and Boundaries" In the skies above, a US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter soars with unwavering strength, embodying the essence of support. From its origins in The Royal Logistic Corps to the historic days of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in June 1944, this symbolizes the unyielding dedication to providing assistance. Nature too offers its own form as witnessed by the majestic presence of The Major Oak (Robin Hood Tree) standing tall in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. Just like this ancient tree's branches reaching out for sustenance, support binds us together through centuries. Even on battlefields, such as those where Grenadier Guards engage in a sham fight, comradeship prevails as they rely on each other for encouragement and protection, and is within these moments that true bonds are forged. Beyond military endeavors lies another realm where support takes shape - science and innovation. In laboratories worldwide, a humble laboratory clamp silently holds experiments together; an unsung hero ensuring progress can be made one discovery at a time. Traveling across continents brings us to Athens' Temple of Athena Nike – an architectural marvel standing proudly as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. This testament to human ingenuity reminds us that even structures need solid foundations to stand tall - just like individuals who require unwavering support from their loved ones. The Vickers VC10 C1 XV102 Guy Gibson VC exemplifies how technology has revolutionized our ability to provide aid swiftly and efficiently. With wings spread wide, it carries hope wherever it goes – reminding us that support knows no boundaries or limitations. From high above the bustling cityscape captured in "Sydney At Your Feet, " we witness how communities come together when faced with adversity or celebration alike. Support becomes more than just a word; it becomes an embodiment of unity and resilience.