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Ruby Turner, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2002. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ruby Turner, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2002

Jean Toussaint, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1991. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jean Toussaint, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1991

Art Porter, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1992. Artist: Brian O Connor
Art Porter, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1992

Spike Robinson, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
Spike Robinson, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1993

Derek Nash, Studio Jazz, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, West Sussex, 2012

Singer Elaine Delmar performing at Berkhamsted Civic Centre, Hertfordshire, 1986

Arnett Cobb playing tenor saxophone, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Hertfordshire
Arnett Cobb playing tenor saxophone at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1981

Trumpeter Kenny Baker playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1978

Courtney Pine playing tenor saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 8 April 1987

Courtney Pine on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 8 April 1987

Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic, London, November 1978. Artist: Denis Williams
Louie Bellson conducting a drum clinic, London, November 1978

Alto saxophonist Christian Brewer playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2003
Alto saxophonist Christian Brewer playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 8 June 2003

Lennart Anderson playing tenor saxophone at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2003
Swedish tenor saxophonist Lennart Anderson playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 9 February 2003

Trumpeter Henry Lowther playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1 October 2000

The Lee Gibson Quartet in concert at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1999
The Lee Gibson Quartet in concert at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 21 November 1999. Left to right: Mike Smith (drums), Lee Gibson (vocals), Matt Wates (alto saxophone)

Sari Schorr, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, April 16, 2017. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sari Schorr, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, April 16, 2017

Frank Tiberi, Brecon Jazz Festival, Brecon, Wales, August, 2003. Artist: Brian O Connor
Frank Tiberi, Brecon Jazz Festival, Brecon, Wales, August, 2003

Joshua Redman, Brecon Jazz Festival, Brecon, Wales, August, 2001. Artist: Brian O Connor
Joshua Redman, Brecon Jazz Festival, Brecon, Wales, August, 2001

Thad Jones, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Thad Jones, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 1973

Christian McBride, Tenor Clef, 1992. Artist: Brian O Connor
Christian McBride, Tenor Clef, 1992

Kenny Lynch, Weston Park, Leicester, 2002. Artist: Brian O Connor
Kenny Lynch, Weston Park, Leicester, 2002

Eddie Henderson, Bass Clef, 1990. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eddie Henderson, Bass Clef, 1990

Pulling a big gun with a twelve horse team and the help of the gun crew, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme

Manoeuvring a big gun in the mud, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
Manoeuvring a big gun in the mud, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916

Arthur Duffey, American athlete, running a race, 1902. Artist: Edwin Levick
Arthur Duffey, American athlete, running a race, 1902. Duffey (1879-1955) competed in the 100 metres at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, finishing fourth

Aggression, Arms Up, Barefoot, Bizarre, Black Hair, Competition, Competitive Sport, Confidence, Confrontation, Determination, Effort, Fighting, Full Length, Hair Bun, Holding

The Wood-Sawyers, 1850-1852, (c1915). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Wood-Sawyers, 1850-1852, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Blue-Jackets and Marine Poling the British Troops Up The River Perak, c1880. Artist: CR
Blue-Jackets and Marine Poling the British Troops Up The River Perak, c1880. Episode of the Perak War (1875-76), between British and local forces in Perak, Malaysia

Women drawing water at the Fountain of the Magi, on the road to Bethlehem, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

Among the Branches Dwelt a Nightingale, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Among the Branches Dwelt a Nightingale, c1930. An illustration from The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Oh! How Pretty That Is! He Would Say, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Oh! How Pretty That Is! He Would Say, c1930. An illustration from The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

She Ran On As Fast As She Could, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
She Ran On As Fast As She Could, c1930. An illustration from The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Rifle Brigade Practising Hill Climbing with Maxim, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Senesino on the Stage, 1725, (1904). Francesco Bernardi, (31 October 1686 - 27 November 1758) was a celebrated Italian contralto castrato

Jesse Owens at the start of the 200 metres at the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Owens setting off on the way to one of his four gold medals at the 1936 games

No title - J. W. Zanders Paper Makers Sample, 1910. Printed with Berger & Wirths inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXIII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1910]

Isis - Reine D Egypte, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Isis - Reine D Egypte, 1403, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript De Claris mulieribus, traduction anonyme en francais (Livre des femmes nobles et renommees) by Giovanni Boccaccio

Recruits to the Grenadier Guards at physical drill at Caterham, where the Brigade of Foot Guards de
Recruits to the Grenadier Guards at physical drill at Caterham, 1915. Caterham is a town in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England where the Brigade of Foot Guards depot was established

Scene from ?Twelfth Night? (?Malvolio and the Countess?), c1840, (c1915). Artist: Daniel Maclise
Scene from ?Twelfth Night? (?Malvolio and the Countess?), c1840, (c1915). Held at Tate Britain, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

Copper Engraving by Rafael Schiamirossi, illustrating The Lunge, 1610, (1936). Artist: Rafael Schiamirossi
Copper Engraving by Rafael Schiamirossi, illustrating The Lunge, 1610, (1936). The illustration is part of the treatise Gran Simulacro dell arte e dell uso della scherma

The Capstan, 1926. Artist: Arthur Briscoe
The Capstan, 1926. From The Studio Volume 91. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

Towing Past The City, c1870-1880, (c1915). Artist: William Lionel Wyllie
Towing Past The City, c1870-1880, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

The Newly Elected M. P. 1835, (1911)
The Newly Elected M.P. 1835, (1911). Early 19th century print of an MP in horsedrawn carriage making his way to the House of Commons. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXI. [Otto Limited, London, 1911]

Ready to start legging a canal boat, London, c1890 (1903). Two leggers ready to move the canal boat through the tunnel, by propelling the boat with their feet against the tunnel wall

Christ on the Way to Calvary, c1530, (1907). Artist: Matthias Gerung
Christ on the Way to Calvary, c1530, (1907). From a German Translation of the New Testament. From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Leith Smack Running Up Swim, October, 1838. Artist: John Christian Schetky
Leith Smack Running Up Swim, October, 1838. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Japanese Pheasant (Phasaianus versicolor), Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasaianus torquatus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon

Les Blanchisseuses, c1878. Artist: Edgar Degas
Les Blanchisseuses, c1878. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

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"Effort: A Powerful Force That Shapes History and Inspires Generations" In the midst of World War II, a captivating poster emerged, boldly declaring "We shall not flag. " It symbolized the unwavering determination of nations to stand strong against adversity. Similarly, Winston Churchill's resolute speeches echoed through time, reminding us that effort is essential in times of crisis. Just as a crew team rows together with synchronized strength and unity, their efforts exemplify the power of teamwork. The Atlantic salmon leaping on its upstream migration embodies relentless perseverance against all odds in nature's grand cycle. During the First World War, women united under the Women's Institute banner to contribute their skills and efforts towards supporting their communities. Their activities showcased resilience and resourcefulness amidst chaos. German propaganda posters from World War I urged citizens to give their utmost for victory. These images served as reminders that collective they are shape destinies during tumultuous times. The iconic WWII poster "To Victory – With Our Help" rallied nations behind a common cause. It emphasized how individual contributions could lead to triumph when combined with collective action. In 1948 Olympics' 10, 000-meter race, athletes pushed themselves beyond limits—exhibiting sheer dedication and unyielding effort in pursuit of glory for themselves and their countries. Italian recruitment posters during World War II called upon individuals to join forces—a testament to how personal commitment fuels larger endeavors during challenging periods. Even humble creatures like dung beetles demonstrate extraordinary effort by tirelessly pushing balls of dung—an inspiring reminder that every contribution matters regardless of size or stature. Leatherback turtle hatchlings embarking on an arduous journey across sandy beaches epitomize determination against daunting obstacles—an embodiment of courage born out of pure instinctual effort. Knitting instruction booklets created specifically for RAF personnel during WWII highlight how even seemingly small acts can make significant differences when everyone puts forth dedicated efforts towards a shared goal. Coal mining, as depicted by G. H.