Crutches Collection (page 5)

Beggar with Crutches and Cap, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar with Crutches and Cap, c. 1622

Beggar with Crutches and Sack, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar with Crutches and Sack, c. 1622

One-Eyed Woman, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
One-Eyed Woman, c. 1622

Old Beggar with One Crutch, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Old Beggar with One Crutch, c. 1622

Stirling Moss leaving Atkinson Morley Hospital in Wimbledon, where he had been treated following his crash at Goodwood. 22nd June 1962

Stirling Moss showed his gratitude to the nurses who looked after him in hospital by taking them to the Criterion Theatre, London, to see the musical revue " Four to the Bar". 30th June 1962

Frankie Howerd leaving hospital on crutches - February 1980 15 / 02 / 1980
Frankie Howerd leaving hospital on crutches - February 1980 15/02/1980

Liverpools England Under-18 striker Robbie Fowler has become the youngest winner of the Echos Merseyside Sports Personality of the year award in the events 22 year history. 24h January 1994

Scenes in Berlin shortly after the erection of the Berlin Wall, dividing the Soviet occupied Eastern sector of the city from the Allied occupied Western sectors

Mike Read, BBC Radio Disc Jockey, seen here on crutches. Picture taken 25th June 1988

Day in the life of Covent Garden Market Cirica 1948

Injured Tottenham Hotspur footabller Cliff Jones watches his team in action against Chelsea from the dug-out at Stamford Bridge. 27th August 1958

Snooker player Alex Hurricane Higgins. Snooker player Alex Hurricane Higgins with his foot in plaster. He went on to win the Irish Masters that year, beating Stephen Hendry whilst still on crutches

Injured player Johnny Quinn of Rotherham FC exercisingin the treatment room as he prepares to get back to full health. December 1969 Z11780

Kevin Langely Manchester City football player (left), on loan from Everton, on crutches and receiving helping hand from team mate Peter Barnes when he arrived for pre season photocall at Maine Road

Larry Lloyd Liverpool centre half recovering from the cartilage operation he needed after injuring his leg for Liverpool in local derby against Everton at Goodison Park (3 weeks agao)

Footballer Ted McMinn in crutches after an injury on the football field September 1986

The Great North Run 27 June 1982 - pensioner Richard Redhead battles on, on his crutches

The Great North Run 27 June 1982 - The loneliness of the long-distance runner - pensioner Richard Redhead battles on, on his crutches

Wounded soldiers recruiting on the streets of London. July 1915

Beggar with Crutches. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Beggar with Crutches

Beggar with Wooden Leg, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar with Wooden Leg, c. 1622

Beggar Woman with Crutches, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar Woman with Crutches, c. 1622

Little Beggar (Le petit mendiant). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Little Beggar (Le petit mendiant)

Charity (La charite). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Charity (La charite)

The Tough Story - Scene in a Country Tavern, 1837. Creator: William Sidney Mount
The Tough Story - Scene in a Country Tavern, 1837

Workmen before an Inn, 1645. Creator: Isaac van Ostade
Workmen before an Inn, 1645

The Crippled and Sick Cured at the Tomb of Saint Nicholas, 1425. Creator: Gentile da Fabriano
The Crippled and Sick Cured at the Tomb of Saint Nicholas, 1425

Joachim and Anna Giving Food to the Poor and Offerings to the Temple, c. 1400 / 1405
Joachim and Anna Giving Food to the Poor and Offerings to the Temple, c. 1400/1405

The Cheyenne Brothers Starting on Their Fall Hunt, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
The Cheyenne Brothers Starting on Their Fall Hunt, 1861/1869

Eight Beggars, 1630. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Eight Beggars, 1630

Die Bettler Zunfft (The Seven Beggars), 1630. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Die Bettler Zunfft (The Seven Beggars), 1630

Plate 76 from Los Caprichos : You understand?... well, as I say
Plate 76 from Los Caprichos :You understand?... well, as I say... eh! Look out! otherwise... (Esta Umd...pues, Como digo..eh! Cuidado! si no...), 1799

A Man on Crutches, 1878. Creator: Edouard Manet
A Man on Crutches, 1878

Proverbi (Proverbs), 1564. 1564. Creator: Nicolo Nelli
Proverbi (Proverbs), 1564

Gettysburg. John Burns House, 1863. Creator: Unknown
Gettysburg. John Burns House, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Thatched House, People in Foreground, Telegraph Lines in Background, 1860s-70s

SPORT FOR DISABLED / 1895
Sport for the disabled at Nogent-sur-Marne - men with wooden legs competing for first place Date: 1895

OLD MEDIEVAL WOMAN
An elderly woman using crutches. Date: circa 1480

Asile imperial de Vincennes, salle de jeu, 1858-59. Creator: Charles Negre
Asile imperial de Vincennes, salle de jeu, 1858-59

Naval Triumph, or Favors Conferred, November 13, 1780. November 13, 1780
Naval Triumph, or Favors Conferred, November 13, 1780

Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, March 30, 1784. March 30, 1784
Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, March 30, 1784

Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799. January 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799

Comforts of Bath, Plate 5, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 5, January 6, 1798

Watch Your Rear ! ! ! !, 1822. 1822. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Watch Your Rear ! ! ! !, 1822

Le Grand Opera, 1821. 1821. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Le Grand Opera, 1821

Bath Races, November 20, 1810. November 20, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Bath Races, November 20, 1810

Comforts of Bath, Plate 8, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 8, January 6, 1798

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"Crutches: A Symbol of Resilience and Hope" In the quaint town of Kinver, Staffordshire, the Bethany Children's Home stands as a sanctuary for those in need. Among its walls, crutches become more than just support; they embody strength and determination. Across continents, at Lourdes - The Grotto, crutches tell tales of miraculous healing. Bernadette's encounter with the divine in 1905 left her walking without them, leaving behind a powerful reminder of faith's transformative power. At Pyrford St Nicholas' Waifs and Strays Society, crutches serve as beacons of compassion. They aid children on their journey towards independence and self-discovery. In Reading, Berkshire's No. 1 War Hospital, crutches bear witness to sacrifice. Wounded soldiers lean on them for physical stability while finding solace in their unwavering spirit amidst adversity. John L. Burns' battle-scarred crutch tells an extraordinary story from across the Atlantic. At Gettysburg during the American Civil War, this veteran fought valiantly despite his age—his indomitable will etched into every splintered piece. Even in satirical illustrations like "The Modern Job. Or John Bull and his Comforts. " from 1816 London streets resonate with social commentary about reliance on societal constructs—a metaphorical use that challenges norms. Yet within West Byfleet's St Nicholas Home for Crippled Children lies hope personified through these aids. Here they empower young souls to overcome physical limitations and embrace life’s endless possibilities. From sports arenas to everyday lives – even snooker player Alex Hurricane Higgins found himself temporarily dependent on a plastered foot resting upon trusty crutches – reminding us that setbacks are mere stepping stones towards triumphs yet to come.