Finishing Collection (page 8)

Cattle farming, blowing chopped straw for bedding in beef finishing lot with straw chopper, Northumberland, England, May

Cattle farming, beef cattle in finishing lot, feeding on chopped straw which has been blown in for bedding, Northumberland, England, May

Domestic Sheep, wether lambs, flock standing on slats to minimise foot problems whilst finishing, England, March

Plum cake being dusted with icing sugar

Crumbs on plate and some milk left in glass

Using a heated skewer to brand a criss-cross pattern on a pie

Folding over final section on a dough plait

Grated chocolate being sprinkled from a sieve over a glass bowl containing Tiramisu

Pouring maple syrup over pancakes

Sprinkling chocolate curls onto chocolate and cream cake

Spreading chocolate onto a cake with a knife, view from above

Pulling rake across soil, view from above

Covering up trench using a rake

Pouring chilli marinade over grilled pork chops on a square serving dish

Spooning syrup over fruit salad served in a shallow plate

Close-up of spooning lemon tahini sauce over a Coriander Lamb Pitta Wrap

Blackberry in final stages of fertilisation, showing drupulets and withered stamens

Piping whipped cream over freshly glazed chocolate cake

Dirty plate and cutlery, crumpled napkin, soft drink in a glass

Textile finishing machine, 1880s C017 / 6860
Textile finishing machine. 19th-century artwork of a roller fulling machine used in the finishing process applied to the production of fabrics in the textile industry

LFB firefighters in 100 yards race, White City Stadium
LFB firefighters in a 100 yards race for the Brigade Championship Final at White City Stadium, 30 August 1958. They are taking part in the LFB Athletic Association 47th Annual Athletic Meeting

Firefighters in aA 4x110 yards relay race
Firefighters in Amateur Athletic Association 4x110 yards senior relay championship final. The winner was D A Hitchman of Birchfield Harriers (C6), second was R Holtum of Belgrave Harriers (B1)

Brass finishing machine

Gun boring and finishing lathe. Height of centres 12 inches

Charles Jarrott finishing the Bordeaux, Paris-Madrid

Throne of Tutankhamun. ca. 1340 BC. Back of the throne depicting Queen Ankhesenamun putting the finishing touches to the kings toilet. Tutankhamuns Treasure

Finishing touches to horses. Pedigree horses

Baker Baking Cakes
A baker pipes the finishing touches onto some cakes on a baking tray Date: 1970s

Thames Waterman on Massey Shaw fireboat
A Thames Waterman in traditional costume with a fire company badge on his left sleeve, standing on the deck of the LFBs Massey Shaw fireboat

Firefighters doing productive work in lull period, WW2
During the longer lulls in firefighting activities, NFS firefighters took part in industrial production for the countrys war needs

The finishing touch. Illustration shows a young man wearing a robe, sitting in a chair by a window; he is reading a book. A young woman nurse is attending to him and an old man, the doctor

Poster Design for the Derby at Epsom Racecourse in Surrey circa 1950s

Row of tenements, 260 to 268 Elizabeth St. NY, in which a great deal of finishing of clothes is carried on. See photo of 2824, which shows condition of halls

Finishing School for debutantes moves from abroad, 1939
A finishing school for wartime debutantes relocated from Florence to a large country house in Hampshire. Here, girls who would in peacetime have been sent abroad to learn a foreign language

Fighting it Out at Glorious Goodwood
Artists impression of a fighting finish at Goodwood, described in The Bystander magazine (from where this image is taken) as the most popular and prettiest of meetings

Cesarewitch Handicap race, Newmarket
The close finish between Willonyx (nearest horse) and Martingale II at the 1911 Cesarewitch Handicap race at Newmarket racecourse, Suffolk. 1911

500 miles world record beaten at Brooklands, 1931
J. Dundee finishing first driving the Bentley of Captain Woolf Barnato, which averaged a speed of 118.39 miles per hour over the 500 mile race at Brooklands race track in 1931. Date: 1931

Indonesian Girl
Putting the finishing touches to the traditional costume of a young Balinese woman, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Alpine Artist
An old man puts the finishing touches to his alpine painting. Date: 1930s

Sand Artist
A sand artist putting the finishing touches to a sand sculpture of Christ on the cross, Ayr beach, Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: 1930s

Horse Racing - Won by a Short Head. A very close finish to this race, with one horse managing to stick its neck out enough to claim the race. Date: circa 1920s

Morris Park Race Track - The Bronx, NYC, USA Date: 1903

Craftsman at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
An old craftsman finishes off a drawer with a plane, at a Shoreditch cabinet makers. 1940s

Switzerland - Payerne (Vaud) - Institution Jomini (a private finishing school). Date: circa 1910s

Lipstick in the Mirror
A girl puts the finishing touches to her lipstick in an oval mirror and listens to the latest hits on her radio at the same time! Date: 1960s

Making Ceramic Dogs
A woman puts the finishing touches to ceramic dogs, popular cottage ornaments. Date: circa 1900

Kw Siemens / Cig Card
KARL WILHELM SIEMENS later SIR CHARLES WILLIAM German-English electrical engineer and industrialist Date: 1823 - 1883

Clipping a Poodle / Black
A black poodle sits quietly while the stylist completes the finishing touches. Date: 1960s

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"Finishing: A Celebration of Triumphs and Achievements Across Time and Industries" Grandstand at Saratoga Race Course, NY State, USA: The thundering hooves reach the final stretch as jockeys push their limits, racing towards the ultimate finish line. "The Favourite Wins" by H. M. Bateman: In a world where victory is elusive, this masterpiece captures the exhilaration of crossing that finish line first. Building Diesel Locomotives in Swindon: Skilled hands meticulously assemble each part, bringing to life powerful machines that will conquer miles after miles until they reach their destination. Harold Abrahams wins 100m - 1924 Olympics: With determination etched on his face, Abrahams sprints with lightning speed to claim gold in an unforgettable race that solidified his place in history's hall of fame. Indianapolis 500: Engines roar as drivers navigate through hairpin turns and straightaways, pushing themselves beyond limits to taste victory at one of motorsport's most prestigious events. Completed R100: Majestic airship takes flight after countless hours spent constructing it piece by piece; a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess reaching new heights. Advertisement for Ford Anglia cars: Sleek lines and cutting-edge technology come together harmoniously as Ford Anglia cars cross the finish line of innovation with style and reliability. Wedding cake: Layers upon layers intricately designed symbolize love's journey culminating in a sweet union celebrated with joyous cheers when two souls say "I do. " Shrove Tuesday Football Match, Kingston-Upon-Thames, 1846: Amidst muddy fields and passionate rivalries emerges an ancient tradition where players valiantly strive for glory while embracing camaraderie till the final whistle blows. Percival E3H Mew Gull, G-AFa, at Hatfield.