Barriers Collection

Picture No. 10875605
Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Churchill Barriers, series of four causeways in the Orkney Islands Date:

Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7
Brew Brothers petrol station in Old Brompton Road, London SW7, where a fire and explosion occurred in a basement store, 20 July 1957

Flood barrier, Netherlands
Flood barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands. This is part of the Deltaworks, which consists of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers

UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas)
7215235 UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: 1875//Oil on canvas In Paris)

Jesus breaks downn the gates of hell and set free Adam and Eve. Strasbourg cathedral. (stained glass)
8711203 Jesus breaks downn the gates of hell and set free Adam and Eve. Strasbourg cathedral. (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass)

Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow, 1647 (oil on panel)
5861791 Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow, 1647 (oil on panel) by Potter, Paulus (1625-54); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Paulus Potter).

Winter Morning 1868 (Oil on canvas)
8766672 Winter Morning 1868 (Oil on canvas) by Barbon, W. A. (fl.c.1850); 57.8--79.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

The Lane 1893 (Oil on canvas)
8766677 The Lane 1893 (Oil on canvas) by Robinson, Theodore (1852-96); 67.3x54.6 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

The smiling Moon rises on the horizon, early 20th century (chromolithography)
PCT5618272 The smiling Moon rises on the horizon, early 20th century (chromolithography); (add.info.: The smiling Moon rises (or sets) on the horizon

Christ on the Mount of Olives, around 1420 (engraving)
7415641 Christ on the Mount of Olives, around 1420 (engraving); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Christ on the Mount of Olives Anonymous Southern Germany)

Houses on the Fox River, Illinois, 1881-90 (oil on panel)
5861478 Houses on the Fox River, Illinois, 1881-90 (oil on panel) by Anonymous; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Artist unknown).

Beggar Women, c.1894 (colour etching, drypoint, and aquatint on ivory laid paper)
5861804 Beggar Women, c.1894 (colour etching, drypoint, and aquatint on ivory laid paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Camille Pissarro, c)

The Irish Rebellion of 1916 showing the wreckage of barriers and burnt out cars in Dublin
3058446 The Irish Rebellion of 1916 showing the wreckage of barriers and burnt out cars in Dublin. Inset Sir Roger Casement, 1864 - 1916

The knights gather for an enclosed-field tournament or melee for King Rene of Anjou (1409-1480), 15th Century
FLO4703249 The knights gather for an enclosed-field tournament or melee for King Rene of Anjou (1409-1480), 15th Century. Knights on horseback face off within an enclosure before royal spectators

Formula One World Championship
The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

Formula One World Championship
The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

Formula One World Championship
The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

Formula One World Championship
The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

1973 Brazilian Grand Prix. Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 9-11th February 1973. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 005 Ford, 2nd position, leads Ronnie Peterson, Lotus 72D Ford, retired. Ref: 73BRA46

1973 Spanish Grand Prix. Montjuich Park, Barcelona, Spain. 27-29th April 1973. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 006 Ford. Ref: 73ESP63. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1973 French Grand Prix. Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France. 29th June - 1st July 1973. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 006 Ford, Jody Scheckter, McLaren M23 Ford, and Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72E Ford

1972 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 11-14th May 1972. Jean-Pierre Beltoise, BRM P160B, 1st position, exits Casino Square. Ref: 72MON20. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

2013 British GT Championship
Brands Hatch, Kent. 10th - 11th August 2013. Zak Brown, United Autosports McLaren MP412C, after a big shunt at Hawthorns. Tyre marks at bottom left show angle of impact. Ref: IMG_3547a

1972 French Grand Prix. Clermont-Ferrand, France. 30th June - 2nd July 1972. Jacky Ickx, Ferrari 312B2, 11th position, leads Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72D Ford, 2nd position. Ref: 72FRA48

A Votre Sante, 1894 (etching)
XOS5884769 A Votre Sante, 1894 (etching) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 20.4x26.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Etching by Jean-Francois Raffaelli)

Beyond the Farm, 1903 (w/c on canvas)
8610313 Beyond the Farm, 1903 (w/c on canvas) by Almqvist, Ester (1869-1934); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Painting by Ester Almqvist)

A Cottage in a Cornfield, 1817 (oil on canvas)
NGW186824 A Cottage in a Cornfield, 1817 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 31.5x26.3 cm; National Museum and Gallery, Cardiff

Scenic landscape with sunrise and viewpoint at autumn morning in Finland

Queen Elizabeth II, greets the crowd in North Wales. Exact location unknown but she was in Wrexham on this day, 21st May 1976 Picture taken 21st May 1976

The new type of continental level crossing at Choppington Station, near Bedlington on 7th January 1968

The Plessey level crossing that has been switched on to close circuit television on 27th October 1977

Vought F-8 Crusader. An early F-8 - F8U, at the Naval Air Engineering Laboratory, on Mustin Field, part of the Philadelphia Naval Yard

England, London, Greenwich, The Thames Barrier and River Thames

TT Race Spectators
Spectators behind a protective grill at the RAC TT (Tourist Trophy) Motor Race held in Ards, Northern Ireland. The race was held here between 1928 and 1936. Date: 1931

Children and adults demonstrating against nursery cuts, May 1972. Date: 1972

Anti-apartheid demonstrators
Anti-Apartheid Movement demonstrators behind barriers, holding placards reading Freedom for Mandela, Forward to freedom in Namibia and South Africa

The crowd in Paris acclaims Napoleon I, accompanied by Lucien Bonaparte, 1873 (engraving)
7418357 The crowd in Paris acclaims Napoleon I, accompanied by Lucien Bonaparte, 1873 (engraving) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); Private Collection; (add.info)

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United States Air Force - Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak 49-2430 FICON parasite, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, seen with the retractable nose hook extended

United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

W X Y Z: Wheat, Whitey, Banknote, Farmyard, Zachary, 1870 (illustration)
7309617 W X Y Z: Wheat, Whitey, Banknote, Farmyard, Zachary, 1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c. 1870); 27, 5 x 23

Z: Z is for Zachary, shutting the gate; So Good Night, Little Children; It's Getting Quite Late
7309621 Z: Z is for Zachary, shutting the gate; So Good Night, Little Children; It's Getting Quite Late.1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c)

Battle in front of the Eglise de la Chapelle, Paris. between the guardians of the barriers of the Fermiers Generaux
CHT441008 Battle in front of the Eglise de la Chapelle, Paris. between the guardians of the barriers of the Fermiers Generaux and the revolutionaries on 24 January, 1791

Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving)
CHT441001 Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Modern warfare, how the soldiers protect their positions and the difficulties to be overcome... (colour litho)
2815723 Modern warfare, how the soldiers protect their positions and the difficulties to be overcome... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The historical procession of the Palio in Siena (colour litho)
2809027 The historical procession of the Palio in Siena (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The historical procession of the Palio in Siena)

"Theres No Place Like Home"(chromolitho)
7173465 " Theres No Place Like Home" (chromolitho) by Clark, Joseph (1834-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Approach to the Village of Eragny, 1885 (painting)
7202651 The Approach to the Village of Eragny, 1885 (painting) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 55 x 63, 5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"Breaking Barriers: From Floods to Protests, a Captivating Collection of Images" A resilient flood barrier in the Netherlands stands tall against raging waters, protecting homes and livelihoods. Picture No. 10875605 captures the essence of strength and determination as a petrol station on Old Brompton Road, London SW7 remains open amidst challenging times. The TT Race Spectators defy all obstacles to witness thrilling motorcycle races, showcasing their unwavering passion for speed and adrenaline. Children and adults unite in a powerful demonstration against nursery cuts, highlighting their commitment to safeguarding education for future generations. Anti-apartheid demonstrators march hand in hand, breaking down racial barriers with every step towards equality and justice. In an engraving from 1873, the crowd in Paris acclaims Napoleon I alongside Lucien Bonaparte, symbolizing the power of leadership that transcends barriers of time. Norma Shearer's captivating presence on screen shattered societal norms while paving the way for women in Hollywood during an era marked by gender barriers. The Vought F-8 Crusader soars through skies with unmatched agility, pushing technological boundaries to overcome limitations imposed by gravity itself. Queen Elizabeth II gracefully greets an adoring crowd in North Wales; her warm gestures bridge gaps between royalty and commoners with genuine connection and compassion. The new type of continental level crossing at Choppington Station revolutionizes safety measures, ensuring seamless transportation while minimizing risks for commuters. The Plessey level crossing embraces modern technology by switching on closed-circuit television systems—enhancing security for pedestrians and vehicles alike. In this diverse collection of images lies a common thread – humanity's relentless spirit that breaks through physical or metaphorical barriers to create progress, unity, resilience, and hope.