Encouraged Collection

Icarus & Daedalus
Daedalus encouraged his son Icarus to fly from the island of Crete to the sun. But the sun melted the wax with which his wings were fastened on and Icarus fell into the sea

Territorial Army Poster
A recruiting poster for the Territorial Army, highlighting that sporting pursuits need not be sacrificed to join - in fact they are actually strongly encouraged!

The Fight
Painting showing a hectic fight scene between two large school boys, being encouraged by their peers. Date: circa 1930

ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING
Two dogs fight, encouraged by their owners, in front of a large betting crowd shouting for the death of one or other. What fun...how humane.... Date: 1820

DEATH OF SEBASTIAN
Sebastian, king of Portugal, is encouraged by Jesuits to make a disastrous expedition to Morocco where he dies heroically at the battle of Alacazarquivir Date: 1578

MOROCCO/SEB DIES 1578
Sebastian, king of Portugal, is encouraged by Jesuits to make a disastrous expedition to Morocco where he dies heroically at the battle of Alacazarquivir Date: 1578

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Early Birds
The Caption is Early Birds. There is a little bird on the window sill - most likely a robin. The small flower bed has flowers - not the vegetables that everyone was encouraged to cultivate.Mr

BURYING CHILD ALIVE
Encouraged by her family and a local magician, a woman of Madras, India, kidnaps a baby and buries it alive, to coax a goddess to reveal the location of hidden treasure Date: 1925

The Quickest Courtship on Record (engraving)
1056505 The Quickest Courtship on Record (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quickest Courtship on Record)

George Stephenson being encouraged by his wife (engraving)
3642315 George Stephenson being encouraged by his wife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson being encouraged by his wife)

Amateur Racing (engraving)
1053858 Amateur Racing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Racing. Illustration for The Graphic)

Encouraged by Paul, the magicians of Ephesus burn their books, an act of vandalism for which it is difficult to forgive them

PHILIPPA OF HAINAULT (1314? - 1369), Queen of Edward III of England. She introduced Flemish weavers & encouraged coal mining

ROOSEVELT ENCOURAGED
Roosevelt is encouraged to further reforms by Uncle Sam Date: 1906

Religious differences, Atheism and Christianity
Atheists seek to pull down the Holy Cross, but in vain, for the True Christian, encouraged by divine beings, holds it up while his good lady instructs the young in the True Way Date: circa 1790s

Russian Virgin Vision
At the outbreak of hostilities, Russian soldiers are encouraged by a vision of the Virgin Mary, but she is unable to save them from defeat

Louise elisabeth VigA e Le Brun Presumed portrait
Louise Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, Presumed portrait of the artists daughter Louise Lebrun (1780-1819), painting, portrait, 1782, Pastel on canvas, encouraged on paper, Height, 29.5 cm (11.6 inches)

London. Picadilly. Socialist agitation. February 8, 1886. En
Great Britain. London. Socialist agitation. Protesters encouraged to theft and looting in shops Picadilly during the meeting of the Socialist leader Burns in Trafalgar Square. February 8, 1886

St Matthew / Evang / Miniatu
SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST encouraged to write his gospel by an angel

Gideon Encouraged
An angel encourages Gideon to take arms against the Midianites, promising dive help

Naughty Schoolboy 1886
Caught in the Act A schoolboy makes fun of teacher by drawing a caricature on his slate while encouraged by his friends, but he is caught

Merveilleuse 1794
Encouraged by Amaury Duval, an official at the Ministry of the Interior, Parisiennes defy aristocratic fashions with their own free-expression styles, often exaggerated Date: 1794

Mending household items 1944
Make Do and Mend. During World War Two women became very resourceful, they tackled repairs and maintenance of many clothing and household items, that today we would just throw away and replace. 1944

Gaston De Sonis
GASTON DE SONIS French military commander, chiefly in North Africa; fervent Catholic and legitimist, encouraged building of Sacre-Coeur, Date: 1825 - 1887

Artist Travelling Wales February 10 1799 Etching
Artokoloro

Miriam Watching Finding Moses Bulrushes 1859
Artokoloro

Half-length Portrait Bearded Man Historical Dress
Artokoloro

Grandfather and Grandchildren at the seaside - Thackeray
Passive Resistance - A Grandfather, thoroughly enjoying his day at the seaside with the Grandchildren, curbs the speed they can reach the sea, however much they encourage him to get a move

Georges Clemenceau, French Prime Minister, encouraged by Chanticleer, a symbol of France, wash defeated Germany with Coq Gaulois liquid soap produced by R Guichard, French industrial chemists

Mary Somerville (born Fairfax) (1780-1872), Scottish scientific writer, born in Jedburgh. After she was widowed in 1807she had the opportunity to study mathematics and astronomy

Advert for Imperial Chemical Industries; shortage of paper
During World War Two, the growing shortage of paper from overseas meant that the daily papers shrinked in size. Britains public was encouraged to save every scrap of paper

Mending household items 1943
Make Do and Mend. During World War Two women became very resourceful, they tackled repairs and maintenance of many clothing and household items, that today we would just throw away and replace. 1943

Scottish Collection
Collecting the offering in a Scottish kirk - a small girl is encouraged to make her donation Date: early 19th century

Getting into the Swimming Pool

The Golden Calf
When he comes back from talking to God, he finds that the Israelites, encouraged by his brother Aaron, are worshipping a golden calf : he is not at all pleased

Serbia Invades Bulgaria
When Rumelia revolts and unites with Bulgaria, the Serbs, encouraged by Austria, invade Bulgaria expecting an easy victory. Big mistake

A Derby night
Illustration by S. Begg showing a long queue of men lining up to enlist. Lord Derby, Director General of Recruiting in 1916 introduced the Derby scheme which encouraged men from the same offices or

Immigrants arriving at Winnipeg, Canada, 1909
Photograph of crowds of immigrants arriving at the train station in Winnipeg, Canada, 1909. Winnipeg was at that time the chief distributing centre for Western Canada

The Hanwell Asylum
A exterior view of the Hanwell asylum in north-west London. The asylum opened in 1831, on the outskirts of London. Patients were encouraged to become self-sufficient

Art Encouraged
Flemish artists are encouraged by the patronage of Philippe III, le Bon, duc de Bourgogne

Sniper Post Cartoon
The Competitive Spirit Should be Encouraged - A novel approach to this idea in this cartoon, as British troops turn a Snipers Post into a Try Your Luck shooting alley

Pilgrims Progress 20
Christiana, who had stayed at home when Christian set out, is encouraged by a visitor to follow her husband to the Celestial City

Kitchen Garden 1940S
During World War Two, British families were encouraged to Sow for Victory and be as self-sufficient as possible by growing their own fruit and vegetables and flowers too

Magic Books Burnt
Encouraged by Paul, the magicians of Ephesus burn their books, an act of vandalism for which it is difficult to forgive them

DU LAURENS (1558-1609)
ANDRE DU LAURENS Court physician to Henry IV of France. Believed the royal touch could cure disease and encouraged Henry to touch as many people as possible! Date: 1558 - 1609

Stage Coach / Flood Tide
A Flood Tide " Ship a hoy!!" A concerned gentleman is offered passage by jolly boat, but encouraged to stay in the stage which will make the final five mile in 20 minutes

Artful Cards
A gullible looking young man in plus fours and flat cap is encouraged to bet on a three card trick by a group of Jewish touts

Roman Volunteers
Romans are encouraged to volunteer to fight for independence. They respond more enthusiastically than the citizens of Vienna (see picture 10197629)

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"Encouraged: Tales of Triumph and Tragedy" In the ancient myth of Icarus & Daedalus, we are reminded that even in moments of great danger, encouragement can be the key to soaring above our limitations. A Territorial Army Poster reminds us that a strong support system can encourage individuals to serve their country with pride and dedication. "The Fight": Sometimes all it takes is one person's unwavering belief in you to encourage you to keep fighting for what you believe in. Unmasking the dark reality of organized dog fighting, let us be encouraged to stand up against cruelty and protect our furry friends from harm. The tragic death of Sebastian in Morocco (1578) serves as a somber reminder that life is fragile, but also encourages us to live each day with purpose and passion. London, Piccadilly - February 8th, 1886: Socialist agitation sparks debates on social justice; encouraging us all to fight for equality and change within society. Transporting ourselves back to the WW2 era through a comic postcard titled "Early Birds, " we find solace in humor during challenging times - reminding us that laughter can be an encouraging force amidst chaos. Reflecting on history's darkest moments, we must confront the horrifying truth behind burying children alive - urging us never again repeat such atrocities but rather foster a world where every child is cherished and encouraged. Witnessing "The Quickest Courtship on Record" through an engraving transports us back in time while reminding us how love has always had its own unique ways of blossoming – encouraging those who may have lost faith in romance or quick connections. George Stephenson being encouraged by his wife depicted in an engraving inspires perseverance; showing how having someone by your side cheering you on can lead to groundbreaking achievements like inventing the steam locomotive.