Dives Collection

Kirk and Saraski music hall aquatic acrobats. Sisters known as ?the aquatic marvels?. Performed dives, acrobatics and endurance feats in a tank of heated water

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) adult male, in flight, diving, Suffolk, England, may

Dives and Lazarus
DIVES AND LAZARUS

Somali Boys diving for money at Aden
Somali Boys diving for money/coins at Aden, Yemen. Described as " an amusing sight"... Date: 1875

Pretty young lady making a splash with a dive into the sea
I'm making a big splash down here'! A pretty young lady in a vivid red swimsuit and headscarf leaps into the sea, sending some of the other occupants of the waters flying into the air!

The rich man and Lazarus (oil on panel)
3930927 The rich man and Lazarus (oil on panel); 115x171 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Gospel according to St Luke)

Green sea turtle and divers, Hawaii, USA
Green sea turtle (Chelonia Midas) and divers; Hawaii, United States of America

The houses of the rich and poor man, Dives and Lazarus (engraving)
2774938 The houses of the rich and poor man, Dives and Lazarus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The houses of the rich and poor man, Dives and Lazarus)

Polar bear takes a dive at London Zoo
Polar bears movement frozen as it dives into pool at London Zoo. Date: circa 1930s

Gospel Work in the Slums, Midnight Service of a Mission Rescue Band in an Underground Dive (litho)
6021948 Gospel Work in the Slums, Midnight Service of a Mission Rescue Band in an Underground Dive (litho) by American School

Original Bailey Bridge over the River Dives, Robehomme
This is one of the few remaining, perhaps the only one, of the bridges built by the Engineers to replace original structures over the River Dives that were destroyed at dawn on D-Day

Monument recently erected at Dives, Normandy, in Memory of the Departure of William of Normandy for the Conquest of
1619804 Monument recently erected at Dives, Normandy, in Memory of the Departure of William of Normandy for the Conquest of England (engraving) by English School

An original dive (colour litho)
2777883 An original dive (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An original dive)

The Parables of Christ: The Rich Man and Lazarus (chromolitho)
6001776 The Parables of Christ: The Rich Man and Lazarus (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ: The Rich Man and Lazarus)

Dives and Lazarus (engraving)
2791994 Dives and Lazarus (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dives and Lazarus)

The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
1099682 The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium)

Bust of Marcus Licinius Crassus (c. 115-53 BC) (stone) (b / w photo)
XIR161309 Bust of Marcus Licinius Crassus (c.115-53 BC) (stone) (b/w photo) by Roman (5th century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

A Tour in Normandy (engraving)
1038272 A Tour in Normandy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tour in Normandy)

Everton v Liverpool, league match at Goodison park March 1984. Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar saves penalty from Graeme Sharp in local derby. Alan Hansen

Aichi 99 D3A Val
An Aichi 99 D3A Val Dive Bomber Flying over Snow Covered Fields Date: 1940s

USA - Bathing girl leaps into the sea off a diving board and suggests that everyone join her! Date: circa 1950s

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Scuba diver and a coral reef, Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Woman. underwater. 1940

Male Sychronised Swimming Team - Bournemouth - Diving off a high board to start their routine... Date: 1961

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Breaching humpback whale calf, Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii. This calf was born in the 2021 season in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands are the principal winter breeding grounds for the North Pacific

A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifts its flukes as it feeds in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Eagle Glacier and Coast Range in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

The scared tail of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) as it dives off the coast of Lanai, Hawaii; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

This breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) is likely around one month old and testing out its leaping capabilities; Hawaii, United States of America

Humpback whale fluke surfacing in the water of the Southern Ocean, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
The tail of a humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, off the Antarctic Peninsula

Diving into the sea, Tuscany 1920

Humpback whales tail sticking up out of the water with sunset glowing behind mountains, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of the flukes of a humpback whales tail (Megaptera novaeangliae) sticking up out of the water with the golden glow of the last light of sunset reflected over the Chilkat Mountains; Lynn

Diver exploring cavern, Yap, Micronesia
Diver entering a crevice at Yap Caverns off the very south end of the island of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Divers on Backwall, Molokini, Hawaii, USA
A group of divers on one of the corners of the Backwall at Molokini Marine Preserve, off Maui; Hawaii, United States of America

Diver and schooling bream and sharks, Yap, Micronesia
Diver with schooling Gold-spot emperor, or bream (Gnathodentex aureolineatus), and blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) off the island of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Green sea turtle and diver, Hawaii, USA
Green sea turtle (Chelonia Midas) and divers; Hawaii, United States of America

Diver and cavern, Hawaii, USA
Diver inside a shallow tide pool canyon off the backside of Lanai near Kaumalapau Harbor; Lanai, Hawaii United States of America

Feast Dives Master James IV Scotland Flemish
The Feast of Dives; Master of James IV of Scotland (Flemish, before 1465 - about 1541); Bruges, Belgium; about 1510 - 1520; Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 23.2 x 16.7 cm (9 1)

Lazarus Begging Crumbs Dives Table Heinrich Aldegrever
Lazarus Begging for Crumbs from Divess Table; Heinrich Aldegrever (German, 1502 - about 1561); 1552; Pen and brown ink, brown wash, traces of black chalk, incised for transfer; 7.8 x 10.8 cm (3 1)

A Man Diving For A Beach Ball; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Feet With Flippers Hanging Above Water

Major J. C. A. Roseveare Bridge Memorial, River Dives
Major Roseveare commanded 3rd Para Sqn RE which was charged with blowing up five bridges over the River Dives. In his jeep, in the early hours of D-Day

Divers repairing the bottom of a ship at anchor wearing John Bethells patent diving dresses. Day & Haghe Lithographers to the Queen. S. Bendixen Lith. Date: 1838

How a Submarine Dives & Rests on Sea Floor, WW1
Diagrams showing how a submarine or U-boat dives below the water and rests at the bottom of the sea. Date: 1917

Shark Explorer shark watching boat with dive cage, Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Fat Lady Diving / 1820
A large lady diving naked into the sea from a bathing machine on the beach

Divers building a pier or jetty wearing John Bethells patent diving dresses. Day & Haghe Lithographers to the Queen. S. Bendixen Lith. 1838

Divers pearl fishing in shark cages
Divers in shark cages pearl fishing. Day & Haghe Lithographers to the Queen. S. Bendixen Lith. Date: 1838

Divers boring and blasting rocks wearing John Bethells patent diving dresses. Day & Haghe Lithographers to the Queen. S. Bendixen Lith. Date: 1838

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"The Art of Diving: From Lady Prudence Jellicoe's Perfect Swallow Dive to Acrobats at Kirk and Saraski Music Hall" Diving has always been a captivating spectacle, showcasing the grace and skill of both humans and animals alike. In 1913, Lady Prudence Jellicoe wowed audiences with her flawless execution of the perfect swallow dive, leaving spectators in awe. Meanwhile, in Suffolk, England, an adult male common kingfisher takes flight before gracefully diving into the water below. Its vibrant plumage catches the sunlight as it disappears beneath the surface, a true marvel of nature. The tale and Lazarus comes to life through art on a panel painting depicting their contrasting fates. The rich man enjoys opulence while Lazarus finds solace in divine intervention – a poignant reminder that wealth does not guarantee happiness. Not far away in Aden, Somali boys plunge into the depths for money. Their fearless dives showcase their determination to earn a living amidst challenging circumstances. Underwater adventures continue as divers fearlessly repair ships anchored at sea. These skilled individuals brave treacherous conditions to ensure vessels stay seaworthy - unsung heroes keeping maritime commerce alive. In Bournemouth, an all-male synchronized swimming team defies stereotypes by showcasing their diving prowess. Their elegant movements create mesmerizing patterns underwater that leave spectators breathless with admiration. During WW1, submarines revolutionized warfare by demonstrating how they could dive beneath enemy lines undetected before resting on the ocean floor like silent predators awaiting their next move. Even women embraced underwater exploration during times when societal norms restricted them. A photograph from 1940 captures a woman submerged beneath tranquil waters - her serene expression reflecting freedom found within this aquatic realm. Lastly, off Hawaii's coast lies an enchanting scene where green sea turtles swim alongside divers exploring vibrant coral reefs. This harmonious encounter between humans and marine life serves as a reminder of the delicate balance we must strive to maintain.