Fin D Collection

HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving showing HMS Erebus (left) and HMS Terror, pictured on the River Thames, 1845. In 1845 the British Admiralty sent two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror

Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving of Captain Francis Crozier (1796-1848) of HMS Terror, pictured shortly before departing on the ill-fated Franklin Arctic expedition of 1845

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Lieutenant-Colonel Russell and his men arrive at the garrison to find that Bromhead, Chard and their men have held out against a massive Zulu attack the previous day

Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Engraving of Captain Sir John Franklin in his Royal Navy uniform, pictured shortly before departing on his ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845

The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro
Engraving showing the Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by pack ice in Barrows Straits, September 1849. These two ships were used by Sir James Clark Rosss Expedition of 1848-1849 to search

The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845
Engraving showing the end of Sir John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845, entitled They Forged the last link with their lives. This engraving was taken from a painting by W

Scott at Amundsens Tent
Scotts team arrive at the South Pole to find that Amundsens crew have beaten them to it; frozen and demoralised, they perished weeks later

Redcross War Dogs Rescue
Two Red Cross rescue dogs, a German Shepherd - at this date also named Police Dog - and a Belgian Shepherd Dog, find the body of a man killed on the battlefield

Cadillac Advert
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James Gordon Bennett Jr
JAMES GORDON BENNETT (JUNIOR) American editor : established New York Evening Telegram, sent Stanley to find Livingstone and financed various other expeditions

Fox-Hunting, the Find. Date: ca. 1865

Jason & Golden Fleece
Jason and the Argonauts reach Colchis and find the Golden Fleece - but have to deal with its defenders before they can obtain it

Arriving home to Supper
A couple arrive home to find their supper is ready in the Patent Triplex Grate

Diver collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, 1850s
Underwater diver gathering amber in the Baltic Sea, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hamlet Slays Polonius
While talking with his mother, Hamlet detects an intruder hiding behind a curtain : he stabs him, only to find it is his girl-friends father, Polonius

Nativity - Seeking Room
Joseph and Mary look for somewhere to stay in Bethlehem, and find that all the hotels are full

Napoleon & the Sphinx
EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN L Oedipe - Napoleon face to face with the Sphinx

Earths Core
Hollow Earth theories suggest that there could be entrances to our planet at the Poles, giving us potential access to Earths core : who knows what we might find ?

Devils Balalaika
Wedding guests of Bessarabia, Russia, foolishly dance in a graveyard, find themselves dancing to the Devils balalaika; when he stops they turn into a circle of stones

Gladstone out of a Job
Defeated in the July 1886 election because of his backing for Irish Home Rule, Gladstone and his supporters find themselves among the unemployed, eating Irish stew

Find syphilis Help employees get blood tests. Poster promoting employer-sponsored blood tests for the detection of syphilis, showing a doctor drawing blood from a worker in an industrial setting

Maid Maleen / Rackham
They find the castle in ruins (GRIMM)

Girl Finds Kittens 1905
A little girl finds some newborn kittens in a hayloft. Date: 1905

Gossip about Fairies 24
Fairies live on good terms with animals and birds - here, fairies are combing goats beards, something which goats themselves find it hard to do, having no hands (or combs)

Mermaids and Torpedoes
The Mer-people find their peaceful domain invaded by the torpedoes of World War One

Sir Henry Morton Stanley with a Maxim Automatic Machine-Gun
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-American journalist and explorer, sitting astride a Maxim Automatic Machine-gun, 1887

Mu Revealed by Tony Earll (nom de plume of Raymond Buckland) which describes a successful archeological expedition to find the manuscript of a priest of Mu

Naughty Nuns - 2
Two naughty nuns, sworn to celibacy, find compensation

7 Ravens Sister Angel
A little girl sets out to find her seven brothers, and receives help from an angelic lady

Children Find a Lobster
Children playing in a rockpool discover a lobster

Deep Sea Diver
A deep sea diver finds a bottle from a shipwreck. 1892

Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover, The Alien Room
THE ALIEN ROOM - Climbers find a spaceship on Everest - they enter it, one of them presses a button and whoosh ! off to Outer Space !

Flavia Julia Helena
FLAVIA JULIA HELENA with the true cross on which Jesus was crucified, which she was fortunate enough to find in the Holy Land

Bears Find the Chairs
Father Bear, Mother Bear and Baby Bear come home to find that someone has been sitting in their chairs, and has broken Baby Bears chair

Batak Charm Book
BATAK, book of charms Natives of Sumatra find here charms to guide and protect them in all their affairs

Finding of the body of Saint Thomas in India
The Portuguese in India find the body of Saint Thomas at Meliapur (near Madras) and take it to Goa

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Busca un m餩 co (Find a doctor). Romanticism. Drawing. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

You will not find it

Peary & Cook / Assiette
Returning from the North Pole, Robert Peary returned home to find Frederick Cook claiming he had reached it the previous year. " What a hole, the Pole!" Date: 1909

Snorkeling in the blue waters of the Bahamas. (MR)

GOLD DIGGERs SONG. Engraved sheet music cover, American, c1853

MORMON DISCOVERY, 1834. Joseph Smith and a group of Mormons discover the skeleton of a Lamanite warrior while journeying through the wilderness in southern Illinois, 1834

INFANT MOSES ON NILE. The child Moses on the Nile in his ark of bulrushes (Exodus 2: 3). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

FINDING OF MOSES. The finding of Moses by pharoahs daughters (Exodus 2: 6). Color wood engraving after Gustave Dor
FINDING OF MOSES. The finding of Moses by pharoahs daughters (Exodus 2:6). Color wood engraving after Gustave Dor

My wife and my mother-in-law. They are both in this picture - find them. Illustration is an optical illusion showing a portrait of the artists wife, head-and-shoulders

Find the range of your patriotism by enlisting in the Navy. Poster showing soldiers firing a cannon as a plane flies over. Date 1918

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"Exploring the depths of history, 'fin d' reveals tales of bravery and resilience. In 1845, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror embarked on a treacherous Arctic expedition led by Captain Francis Crozier. As they ventured into the icy unknown, their ships became trapped in an unforgiving grip of ice. Meanwhile, The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves surrounded by frozen barriers in Barrow. These brave explorers faced countless challenges as they pushed the boundaries of human exploration. In another corner of history, the Zulu War at Rorke's Drift showcased incredible acts of heroism against all odds. It was here that courage prevailed amidst chaos and danger. Captain Sir John Franklin's ill-fated Arctic expedition met its tragic end in 1845. His legacy lives on as a reminder of both the perils and allure that lie within uncharted territories. Fast forward to Scott at Amundsen's Tent - a testament to fierce competition between two legendary explorers racing towards glory in Antarctica. But it is not only humans who display remarkable bravery; Redcross War Dogs Rescue showcases the unwavering loyalty and dedication these four-legged heroes possess during times of conflict. Shifting gears from adventure to luxury, we find ourselves captivated by a Cadillac Advert that exudes elegance and sophistication – epitomizing opulence with every sleek line. James Gordon Bennett Jr. , an influential figure in journalism, shaped public opinion through his newspaper empire during pivotal moments in history – forever leaving his mark on society. Drawing inspiration from ancient mythology, Jason & Golden Fleece symbolizes mankind's eternal quest for greatness – reminding us that our journey is just as important as our destination. Finally arriving home to supper after enduring trials and tribulations brings immense joy – a celebration of survival against all odds. " Through these captivating glimpses into various historical events and narratives, 'fin d' invites us to reflect upon humanity's indomitable spirit and the triumphs that arise from perseverance.