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Purse seine fishing net C016 / 4778
Purse seine fishing net being loaded onto a boat. A purse seine net is a large circular net that can be pulled together at the bottom to prevent fish from swimming down and out of the net

Purse seine fishing net C016 / 4777
Purse seine fishing net being loaded onto a boat. A purse seine net is a large circular net that can be pulled together at the bottom to prevent fish from swimming down and out of the net

Semana Santa (Holy Week) float with image of Christ outside Seville cathedral, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Float (pasos) of Virgin Mary carried during Semana Santa (Holy Week), Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Fishing boat on the shingle beach at Sheringham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lobster trap floats, Winter Harbor, Maine, New England, United States of America, North America

Floats, Widgery Wharf, Portland, Maine, New England, United States of America, North America

MBW-MFB fire float and tug at drill on River Thames
These fire floats and tugs were composite craft introduced in about 1877. They were replaced by fireboats from 1900

AFS contingent in Lord Mayors Show
Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Control Room float in the Lord Mayors Show, City of London

NFS (London Region) River Thames Formation, WW2
The River Headquarters crest of the NFS River Thames Formation, which covered the Greater London area of the Thames, and included some eighteen fireboats and assorted fire floats and other tenders

London Region NFS / AFS fire floats and tenders, WW2
London firefighters and Auxiliary firefighters crewing fire floats and fire tenders, fitted with trailer fire pumps for wartime use, checking equipment and manoeuvring the craft on the River Thames

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) baited trap on polystyrene float in reedbed ditch, voles are trapped and taken into captivity whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to

Boy operating pedal-driven drum raft
A boy operating a pedal-driven drum raft at Longridge Water Activities Centre, watched by a number of spectators. circa 1960s

4th July Parade - Independence Day - Jaffrey, New Hampshire
4th July Parade - Independence Day at Jaffrey, New Hampshire Date: 1907

Cork Floats
Fishermens cork floats. Date: 1960s

Carnival Scene in Havana, Cuba Date: circa 1910s

British sailors laying anti-submarine nets from drifter, WW1
British sailors laying anti-submarine nets from a drifter, lowering the nets and floats over the side, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Nice, France - Battle of Flowers by car
A Bataille de Fleurs (battle of flowers) in Nice, France: the procession involves automobiles, taking over from the traditional horse carts

Floating visitor centre at new nature reserve, Brockholes, Preston, Lancashire, England, january

Electric milk float delivering in town, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, may

Plastic spray bottle floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) adult, feeding at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U. S. A. november
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) adult, feeding at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U.S.A. november

Fish Room Cleaner plastic container floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorest, England, september

Toothpaste tube floating in sea, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Milk carton floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) group, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U. S. A. november
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) group, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U.S.A. november

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) two adults, feeding, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) two adults, fighting, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult, feeding, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Portuguese Man of War (Physalia physalis) floating on ocean surface, Azores, august

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) three adults, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U. S. A
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) three adults, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U.S.A. november

Purple Sea Snail (Janthina janthina) adult, with bubble raft at surface of water (captive)

American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) adult, feeding on American Alligator (Alligator mississipiensis) carcass floating in water, Everglades N.P. Florida, U.S.A

Seaplane landing in a tropical lagoon. The floats on the plane replace wheels, allowing it to land on water. The dark blue water is deeper

Tupolev TB-1P, Soviet seaplane, 1925
Tupolev TB-1P, Soviet seaplane, in 1925. This version of the TB-1 heavy bomber was designed to take off from and land on water

Fourth of July in a Maine village
Small town parade and Fourth of July celebration, Alfred, Maine. Digital photograph

Bear and his friends on a fishing trip
A bear and his friends go on a fishing trip, but are disappointed to see a No Fishing sign when they reach the water

Street carnival, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Scene at a busy street carnival in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. Decorated, horse-drawn floats make their way up the cobblestone high street, accompanied by crowds of people

Fishing nets hanging on racks at Mudeford, Dorset. There is also a pile of lobster and crab pots stacked in the shade of the building on the right. Pencil study by by Raymond Sheppard

Lobster trap floats, North Lake Harbour, Prince Edward Island, Canada, North America

Fishing shack with floats, Malpeque Harbour, Malpeque, Prince Edward Islands, Canada, North America

Shooting birds from floating cycle
A sporting gentleman in top hat hunts ducks out in the middle of a lake thanks to his remarkable floating aquatic cycle - useability possibly determinate on the level of swell

The River Thames in London, 1890
Engraving showing a number of scenes along the River Thames from Gravesend to Rotherhithe, London, 1890. The images show (clockwise from top right): The Angel Inn

Granpop Floats a Company
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing Gran pop pushing off three anxious little monkeys on a log down a stream

A dainty cape, 1897
A smart cape made from chiffon decorated with sequins. The chiffon forms into a ruffle which floats gracefully with movement. Similar capes can also be made from velvet trimmed with ecru lace

Ludlows Flying Machine and a United States Warship, 1907
Photograph of the Flying Machine built by Mr. Israel Ludlow at the Aeronautical Building in the Jamestown Exhibition, 1907

Catching Wolf-Fish / 1555
Catching wolf-fish

Seance, New York
Seance at New York with an unnamed medium : though all hold hands, a phantom guitar floats above their heads !

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"Floats: A Spectacular Display of Creativity and Innovation" Step right up and witness the mesmerizing world of floats. From parades in Fall River, Massachusetts to the grandeur of a Sherwin Williams float, these magnificent creations never fail to captivate our imagination. Imagine gazing at the majestic Zeppelin L15 gracefully floating above the Thames, or marveling at fishing equipment perfectly suited for the serene beauty of Lake District. And who could forget the Merryweathers Engine proudly leading its way through bustling streets? But floats aren't just limited to land; they take flight too. Picture yourself soaring high in a Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane, exploring new horizons while feeling an exhilarating sense of freedom. Yet amidst all this adventure, let's not overlook our humble abode – Earth itself. As we celebrate floats from various corners of the globe like Thames Barge at Snape Maltings in Suffolk or The Fly pilchard cellar in Newquay, Cornwall circa 1900, we're reminded of our interconnectedness with nature and history. And what better way to enjoy life's simple pleasures than holidaymakers frolicking in Margate's sparkling sea? Their joyous laughter echoing along sandy shores is a testament to how they are bring people together and create cherished memories. Speaking of flights that defy gravity, let's not miss out on marveling at Zeppelin-Lindau Rs II German long-range flying boat as it effortlessly glides through vast skies. It reminds us that human ingenuity knows no bounds when it comes to conquering new frontiers. Even advertisements get their moment on floats. Fairy Soap Advert takes center stage with its vibrant colors and captivating storytelling – reminding us that even mundane tasks can be transformed into magical experiences. Lastly, Kronos and Uroboros symbolize eternal cycles - representing time passing by as we continue embracing innovation throughout generations.