Break Collection (page 2)

High Tea above London
A young man defies gravity by perching on a pole on the roof of the new BBC Broadcasting House building and having a truely High Tea! Date: early 1930s

Victorian London - Barnes Bridge
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A large crowd of people gather to watch the boat race on the Thames some on the beams under Barnes Bridge

Lumber Jills, Land Girls in Devon, WW1
Lumber Jills, Land Girls in breeches, leggings and hobnailed boots, doing forestry work in Devon during the First World War. 1914-1918

LFB firefighters taking a tea break during their attendance at a fire. Date: circa 1950s

Ground crew relax in their crew room at RAF Leuchars, January 1992. left to right: Corporal Tony Grane, Corporal Paul Blevins, Corporal John Tennick, Sergeant Brian Robertsoon, Sergeant Steve West

Thessaloniki - Turkish Coffee seller having a quick cigarette break before taking his coffee tray to his next customer. Date: circa 1916

Skiing Break
Two skiers take a break and enjoy the spectacular Alpine scenery. Date: 1960s

Cup of tea served with biscuits. Tea is an infusion of the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). It contains the stimulant caffeine, and is often served with milk

A couple take a break from fishing by a river
Illustration to Ellen Thorneycroft Fowlers Through Things Temporal captioned And then they went and fell in love with each other

Ascent Mont Blanc - 1
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC On the glacier de Sacconay, Tissay, the chief guide, is hauled to safety after a break in the ice nearly sends him plunging into a crevasse

Kentish Cider Drinkers
After a hard morning ploughing, two Kentish farm workers take a well earned break and pour themselves a mug of cider from a pottery flask

Taking a Ski Break 1927
Skiers take a break, off the piste, by standing their skis in the snow and having a drink

Cycling in Yorkshire
Two cyclists take a break on a bridge over the River Nidd at Knaresborough (in the West Ridings of Yorkshire) & admire the viaduct

Jewelers Shop Raided
Two thieves break into a jewelers shop by making a hole in the ceiling, catching the debris in an umbrella, and using a ladder to get in and out

Rail / Break of Gauge
The break of gauge at Gloucester: the trans-shipment of goods from the broad gauge to the narrow gauge carriages

General view of destroyed buildings in the old city of Mosul, Iraq February 24, 2018. Picture taken February 24, 2018. To match Special Report IRAQ-MOSUL/OFFICIAL REUTERS/Alaa al-Marjani

Ice skating people, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888
UIG5414424 Ice skating people, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888; UIG.

The Brisson. Fringed iris or shaga, Iris japonica. Named for Brisson of the Royal Academy of Sciences
FLO4597206 The Brisson. Fringed iris or shaga, Iris japonica. Named for Brisson of the Royal Academy of Sciences. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious

Market garden labourers, 1850 (engraving)
3478379 Market garden labourers, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting market garden labourers enjoying a drink and a smoke after work)

Lambeth Gasworks, 19th century, engraving
530403 Lambeth Gasworks, 19th century, engraving; (add.info.: From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage, London, 1872)

A group of young russian ladies play a game of blind man's buff, russia, late 19th, early 20th century
FAT4912445 A group of young russian ladies play a game of blind man's buff, russia, late 19th, early 20th century; (add.info.: A group of young russian ladies play a game of blind man's buff)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt. The Holy Family. Biblically scene of a photo sculpture ( Sculptograve)
UTD4823088 Rest on the Flight into Egypt. The Holy Family. Biblically scene of a photo sculpture ( Sculptograve ) by the Italian French sculptor and postcard artist Domenico Mastroianni (1876 - 1962)

A Jewish wedding
5307596 A Jewish wedding.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Jewish wedding. Common features of a Jewish wedding include a ketubah (marriage contract), a chuppah or huppah (wedding canopy)

19th century design for the recreation of a medieval bedroom, in the Chateau de Roquetaillade
UIG5636321 19th century design for the recreation of a medieval bedroom, in the Chateau de Roquetaillade; (add.info.: 19th century design for the recreation of a medieval bedroom)

Mr Bumble refusing Darby and Joan entry to the Workhouse together. Men and women were housed in separate wards
527877 Mr Bumble refusing Darby and Joan entry to the Workhouse together. Men and women were housed in separate wards and old couples were reluctant to spend their last days apart

Wheeled war engine designed to break up enemy ranks or crush the opposing troops
526588 Wheeled war engine designed to break up enemy ranks or crush the opposing troops. From 'Epitome Institutionum Rei Militaris' by Flavius Vegetius (1532). ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Officers commanding the Indian native troops in France during WWI, seen here eating a frugal lunch (litho)
3252868 Officers commanding the Indian native troops in France during WWI, seen here eating a frugal lunch (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ice skating on the frozen Seine River near Paris, France, historical woodcut, circa 1888
UIG5414645 Ice skating on the frozen Seine River near Paris, France, historical woodcut, circa 1888; UIG.

Sectional view of a carding engine, 1866
3479124 Sectional view of a carding engine, 1866; (add.info.: Sectional view of a carding engine: this machine brushed and separated the cotton fibres. Dated 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English scientist and mathematician, using a prism to break white light into spectrum
533535 Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English scientist and mathematician, using a prism to break white light into spectrum. With Cambridge room mate John Wickins

Siege of Londonderry, Ireland. The Protestant population was under siege by forces of James II for 105 days
527979 Siege of Londonderry, Ireland. The Protestant population was under siege by forces of James II for 105 days and suffered disease

Phones
Andy Bauer

Little Buddha
Walde Jansky

Moments
Paulo Medeiros

Broken red heart in the moody girl's hands
Aleksandr Sumarokov

Praying with fire
Azim Khan Ronnie

A break in the wall
Theo Luycx

No.88
ADIREK M

A little pleasure
Julien Oncete

Bohemia
Carlos Aliperti

coachman's break
HIDASAN

On the rock
Massimo Felici

Female leader
Massimo Felici

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Handle with Care
Petri Damstén

Lunch for prospectors on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Lunch for prospectors on the banks of the Zeya River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Receiving mud procedures at Lake Shira, 1890. Creator: LI Vonago
Receiving mud procedures at Lake Shira, 1890. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

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"Moments of Respite: Capturing the Essence of Break" Amidst the chaos, firefighters find solace in a tea break after battling a fierce fire at St Katherines Dock - a momentary pause to rejuvenate their spirits. The deafening roar subsides as HMS Duke of York takes a break from its relentless broadside firing during the Second World War - warriors catching their breath before resuming the fight. In an idyllic corner of Whitstable, Kent, UK, locals gather at a traditional pub for some well-deserved downtime - laughter and camaraderie filling the air as they take a break from life's demands. Rochdale's mill workers steal brief moments away from spinning machines, finding respite in each other's company - united by shared struggles and fleeting breaks that provide temporary relief. A whimsical circus scene unfolds before our eyes; performers take a break backstage while anticipation lingers in the air - even artists need time to recharge their creative energies. Dust-covered coal miners emerge from dark depths into daylight, taking precious breaks to catch their breaths amidst grueling labor - forging bonds through shared hardship and stolen moments of rest. A French maid steals away for her own personal intermission; she finds solace in solitude during her short break from serving others' needs – cherishing these stolen moments for herself. At Lords Cricket Ground in 1910, players engage in friendly banter during Eton vs Harrow match’s interval – both teams relishing this pause where rivalry is momentarily set aside for camaraderie. Two biplanes stand still on Iraqi soil as resting crew members seize an opportunity to relax amid turbulent skies – sharing stories and laughter while awaiting their next aerial adventure together. Spanish Civil War fighters find refuge under shaded trees during battle pauses; Republican Militia members bond over cigarettes and shared experiences, finding solace in each other's presence.