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"Broke: A Journey Through Time and Adversity" Embark on a captivating journey through history, as we explore the multifaceted concept of being "broke

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Broke Collection: Map / Asia / Mongol Empire
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Broke Collection: Broken wrist bone, X-ray C017 / 7187
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Broke Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, H. M. S. Victory breaks the line
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Broke Collection: On Pleasure Bent, On Pleasure Broke by Lance Mattinson
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Broke Collection: The Man Who Broke The Tube by H M Bateman
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Broke Collection: A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
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Broke Collection: Acropolis, Athens, Greece
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Broke Collection: Les Honneurs sous le feu
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Broke Collection: HMS Broke, British destroyer, WW1
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Broke Collection: Lady Willoughby de Broke in a nurses uniform
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Broke Collection: The Monument 1940S
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Broke Collection: Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. Artist: Lane, Samuel (1780-1859)
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Broke Collection: Sir Philip Broke - 2
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Broke Collection: 2019 United States GP
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Broke Collection: 2019 United States GP
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Broke Collection: 2019 United States GP
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Broke Collection: 2005 FIA World Rally Championship
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Broke Collection: Charles Coborn, The Great Comedian - The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo - a
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Broke Collection: Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark 125482
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Broke Collection: Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 Which Broke the Wor?
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Broke Collection: Rien ne va plus, the gambling rooms at Monte Carlo, Monaco, 1890
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Broke Collection: Young Joseph Grimaldi falling into orchestra pit
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Broke Collection: RMS Titanic, Charles Lightoller summons
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Broke Collection: Broke Hall, Nacton, near Ipswich, Suffolk
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Broke Collection: Boeing EC-135J Stratotanker 62-3584
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Broke Collection: Sheila Scott, English record-breaking aviator
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Broke Collection: King Ferdinand I of Romania
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Broke Collection: The Warming House for the Homeless in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, here the men's room, 1880, Historic
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Broke Collection: Charity, Woman distributing bread to the poor in front of the church, 1888, Germany, Historic
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Broke Collection: Beggars in Toledo, Spain, beggars ask the rich cultural travellers for alms, Historic
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Broke Collection: The New Warming House for the Poor in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, here the woman's room, 1895
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Broke Collection: Das Vermieten der tiroler Schwabenkinder in Ravensburg, The children of mountain farmers
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Broke Collection: Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain from
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Broke Collection: View of the Albergo dei Poveri, Poorhouse, in Palermo, c. 1800, Sicily, Italy, Historic
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Broke Collection: Douglas DC-1 NR223Y
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Broke Collection: 'He then broke from her with such violence that her face dashed against the floor'(colour litho)
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Broke Collection: The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)
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Broke Collection: Back from Monte Carlo (litho)
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Broke Collection: A mans three week journey from wealth to poverty (photo)
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Broke Collection: Dosing a Dog (engraving)
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Broke Collection: All night in mid-air: The stoppage of the Great Wheel (engraving)
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Broke Collection: Who broke fathers net? (chromolitho)
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Broke Collection: Comic postcard, Postcard, letter, phone and money Date: 20th century
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Broke Collection: Comic postcard, Money and a broken bottle Date: 20th century
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Broke Collection: Captain James Lawrence uttering his last words or dying command
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Broke Collection: Comic postcard, Man racing for the train, pursued by his creditors Date: 20th century
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Broke Collection: A remarkable accident during a hill climb at Caerphilly, near Cardiff (b / w photo)


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"Broke: A Journey Through Time and Adversity" Embark on a captivating journey through history, as we explore the multifaceted concept of being "broke. " From the vast expanse of the Mongol Empire to the intricate streets of Asia, this word has left its mark across continents. Intriguingly, just like a broken wrist bone revealed in an X-ray (C017/7187), our exploration begins with unexpected fractures. The Battle of Trafalgar witnessed H. M. S. Victory breaking the line, forever etching Admiral Nelson's victory into history books. Delving further into literature, Lance Mattinson's novel "On Pleasure Bent, On Pleasure Broke" takes us on a thrilling ride where indulgence leads to ruin. Similarly, H M Bateman's comic strip "The Man Who Broke The Tube" humorously portrays mishaps that disrupt daily life. But it is not only tales of misfortune that define being broke; resilience shines through as well. A Corporal from the 1st/9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry exemplifies unwavering determination amidst adversity. As we traverse continents and epochs, we arrive at Athens' Acropolis in Greece—a testament to both architectural grandeur and historical upheaval. Here lies Les Honneurs sous le feu ("Honors under fire"), reminding us that even in chaos and destruction, valor can emerge unbroken. Moving forward in time brings us face-to-face with HMS Broke—an indomitable British destroyer during World War I—symbolizing strength amid turmoil. Meanwhile, Lady Willoughby de Broke dons a nurse's uniform—a powerful image capturing sacrifice and resilience during times of conflict. The Monument stands tall as a poignant reminder of London's endurance during the 1940s Blitz—an era when spirits remained unbroken despite relentless bombings. Finally, Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke emerges from the canvas, a portrait by Samuel Lane.