Bracing Collection

Skegness is SO Bracing by John Hassall
Skegness is SO Bracing - the famous poster featuring the jolly fisherman designed for the East Coast seaside town by artist John Hassall. Date: 1908

Skegness is So Bracing, BR (ER) poster, 1956
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) Eastern Region (ER), showing a view of the Embassy Ballroom and a funfair, at the Lincolnshire seaside resort of Skegness

Poster advertising Belgian railways
Poster advertising trips between Dover and Ostend

Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England - Nave - In 1338 the mason William Joy employed an unorthodox solution by inserting low arches topped by inverted arches of similar dimensions

Skegness is SO bracing - McGill parody of Hassall poster
Skegness is SO bracing - A Donald McGill parody of the famous Jolly Fisherman poster created by artist John Hassall in 1908 for the Great Northern Railway (GNR)

WW2 Christmas Card, Somewhere In England
A WW2 Christmas greetings card complete with a red ribbon, the illustration shows a military man marching on the seaside. Somewhere in England it is so bracing. Date: 1939

Advert for winter holidays in Switzerland, 1927 - come and see the worlds playground, the paradise of winter sports and the clear, bracing Alpine air Date: 1927

Advert for summer holidays in Switzerland, 1927 described as the Worlds playground, the Paradise of Summer Sports in the clear, bracing Alpine air. Date: 1927

Raw Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191289 Raw Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

A Ross-shire Fishwife (oil on canvas)
3822299 A Ross-shire Fishwife (oil on canvas) by Fidler, Harry (1856-1935); 20.5x25.7 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

On the Eve of Separation, 1830 (oil and watercolours on panel)
1216874 On the Eve of Separation, 1830 (oil and watercolours on panel) by Richmond, George (1809-96); 49x36 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Come along if you need bracing up (colour litho)
3641558 Come along if you need bracing up (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come along if you need bracing up)

Principal Scottish health resorts (litho)
5998375 Principal Scottish health resorts (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Principal Scottish health resorts)

The globe of life blood trembled... plate 17 from
XYC256903 The globe of life blood trembled... plate 17 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c on paper) by Blake

La Fin de Satan, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909610 La Fin de Satan, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Sentries and donkeys enjoy the bracing weather in the British Artillery Camp and Siege Train, before Sebastopol. Date: winter 1854 - 55

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England, Lincolnshire, Skegness, Lincs Wind Farm offshore on the horizon with families and windbreaks on the beach

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England, Lincolnshire, Skegness, Man sleeps in sunshine behind striped windbreak with Lincs Wind Farm offshore behind

Sand Yachting gives that Bracing Feeling - Seaside resort
Sand Yachting gives that Bracing Feeling - Unnamed British Seaside resort with long pier (visible in background). Date: circa 1920s

Java, Indonesia - remarkable bridge. Date: circa 1930s

Woman and Dog in Wind
A borzoi dog and its owner brave the bracing breezes of Biarritz, France Scarf blowing in the wind Pet animal

A early production Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c with 70hp Renault engine, skid undercarriage, RAF 6 wings and cable bracing

Advert for summer in Switzerland, 1926 - come and see the worlds playground, the paradise of summer sports and the clear, bracing Alpine air Date: 1926

The East Coast is SO bracing, WW1 cartoon
The East Coast is SO bracing - with apologies to the famous " Hassall" poster. Cartoon by J. H. Thorpe referencing John Hassalls famous jolly Skegness is so bracing travel poster

Advertisement for the resort of Scarborough, 1914
Advertisement extolling the delights of the bracing Yorkshire coast as a holiday destination, specifically the seaside resort of Scarborough

Assembled at Friedrichshafen during 1932-1936, the Hinde?
Assembled at Friedrichshafen during 1932-1936, the Hindenburg?s hull was composed of a ring structure of duralumin girders and bracing wires

Control: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Control - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Laws control the lesser man. Right conduct controls the greater one. ~ Mark Twain

Occupy: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Occupy -Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: One need not destroy ones enemy. One need only destroy his willingness to engage. ~ Sun Tzu

Marines practice riot control techniques
Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, February 12, 2009 - Marines enrolled in the auxiliary security force certification course practice riot control techniques

Lithographer braces for shock during a simulated attack and general quarters drill
Persian Gulf, December 31, 2005 - Lithographer braces for shock during a simulated attack and general quarters drill, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)

Members of the 9th Security Forces Squadron Bravo Flight stand at the ready
January 25, 2013 - Members of the 9th Security Forces Squadron Bravo Flight stand at the ready during civil disturbance training at Beale Air Force Base, California

Infantry soldiers of the Belgian Army in riot gear during a training session in Leopoldsburg, Belgium

Soldiers brace for the impact of a cloud of sand and rocks from a landing CH-53 Super
March 15, 2014 - Joint terminal attack controller and a fellow soldier brace for the impact of a cloud of sand and rocks caused by the landing of a CH-53 Super Stallion during a Tactical Recovery of

A training session in riot and crowd control by some units of the Belgian Army

A close-up view of Marines holding riot control shields
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar California - A close-up of riot control shields Marines would use in case of a riot situation

Loyalist protesters attack police lines at the Albertbridge Road in Belfast, Northern
July 12, 2013 - Loyalist protesters attack police lines at the Albertbridge Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. With the Orange Order demanding its right to walk traditional routes

Off to the Moors, UK 1873, RATHER THE REVERSE OF BRACING

A rather basic bridge - Senegal, West Africa
A rather basic bridge (likely far more secure than it looks!) - Senegal, West Africa Date: circa 1910s

Wrist brace C014 / 1312
MODEL RELEASED. Wrist brace. Man wearing a wrist brace. This device is designed to protect and support his injured wrist as it heals, or to prevent injury during sport

Sydney Harbour Bridge: the finished arch, view of the road and bracing Date: 1931

Ostende Kursaal
The Kursaal (i.e. health centre) at Ostende/Ostend on the bracing North Sea coast. Date: circa 1900

South Downs Picnic
Two young women enjoy a bracing picnic on the South Downs, England. Date: early 1930s

Poster advertising Howick, Natal, South Africa, a popular holiday resort for bathing, fishing, golf, tennis, riding, bracing climate and magnificent scenery

The East Coast is So Bracing! by James H. Thorpe
A pastiche of the famous " Skegness is so Bracing" poster by John Hassall, reworked by J.H. Thorpe in the light of the coastal bombardment suffered by Britain in January 1915

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"Bracing: A Journey Through Time and Nature's Fury" Step into the past with John Hassall's iconic poster, "Skegness is SO Bracing, " capturing the invigorating essence of this coastal town. The 1956 BR (ER) poster further emphasizes the bracing nature of Skegness, enticing travelers to experience its refreshing charm. But bracing extends beyond seaside retreats. Take a glimpse at a Christmas card from World War II, reminding us that even in times of turmoil, resilience can be found. An episode during the last floods showcases a farmer caught in the bed of Trebbia river, highlighting their unwavering strength amidst nature's wrath. Venturing inland, Wells Cathedral stands tall as a testament to human craftsmanship. William Joy's mastery as a mason echoes through time, leaving us awestruck by his ability to create such enduring beauty. Humor finds its place too; McGill's parody of Hassall's poster adds an amusing twist while still acknowledging Skegness' bracing qualities. Laughter truly is one way we brace ourselves against life's challenges. Traveling abroad, Switzerland beckons with winter and summer holiday adverts from 1927. Its breathtaking landscapes offer both relaxation and adventure – an opportunity to embrace nature at its most awe-inspiring. Art captures moments frozen in time – whether it be Raw Weather depicted in Hannah Humphrey’s hand-colored etching or an oil painting portraying a Ross-shire Fishwife going about her daily routine. These works remind us that life can be unpredictable but also resiliently beautiful. Finally, "On the Eve of Separation" portrays emotions intertwined with change – another form oneself for what lies ahead. It serves as a reminder that embracing new beginnings often requires letting go. In all these instances - from posters to paintings - we witness humanity embracing life’s challenges head-on; finding solace and strength within ourselves and the world around us.