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Water vapour maps of Antarctica, 2004
Water vapour maps of Antarctica. Satellite images of the increase in water vapour over Antarctica from 13 August to 14 October 2004 (the austral spring)

Cambridge Blue 1907
Douglas Stuart dressed for sport in short sleeved vest with pale blue trim & flannel shorts. English sports clothes were to have an increasing influence on fashion

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Sedentary Lifestyle not happy
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - A Sedentary Lifestyle is not happy! Date: circa mid-1970s

Douglas DC-1 NR223Y of Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA) Flown by TWA as a flying laboratory and for occasional scheduled passenger flights

The Marseillaise! (litho)
1048679 The Marseillaise! (litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marseillaise! Illustration for The Graphic)

The Spanish-America Crisis (engraving)
1039478 The Spanish-America Crisis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-America Crisis)

Post Office, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092477 Post Office, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office, Johannesburg)

Poster, British bombs are dropping on Germany, WW2
Poster, British bombs are dropping on Germany with ever increasing weight, Second World War. circa 1940

Entrance of Romero to Mexico 1865
Entrance of Matias Romero into Mexico, surrounded by soldiers, as people nearby watch. Romero was Benito Juraez Minister to the United States

Advert for an appearance by Mr Zacharias Dase (engraving)
609547 Advert for an appearance by Mr Zacharias Dase (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for an appearance by Mr Zacharias Dase)

The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving)
1051204 The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of an Auto-Motor Car)

Butterwoth, Cape Colony (b / w photo)
3092365 Butterwoth, Cape Colony (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterwoth, Cape Colony)

The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium (b / w photo)
3092355 The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium)

Thomas Robert Malthus, 1766-1834, whose "Principle of Population"suggested that mankind was increasing more
6004853 Thomas Robert Malthus, 1766-1834, whose " Principle of Population" suggested that mankind was increasing more rapidly than its food supply (litho) by English School

Church Square, Grahamstown (b / w photo)
3092395 Church Square, Grahamstown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church Square, Grahamstown)

Increasing popularity of the Roller Skate. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch
537731 Increasing popularity of the Roller Skate. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, 18 March 1876 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

"Overtime", completing HMS "Magnificent", a Night Scene in Chatham Dockyard (litho)
1056646 " Overtime", completing HMS " Magnificent", a Night Scene in Chatham Dockyard (litho) by Wyllie

Shell, X-ray

TELEPHONE RATES UP / PUNCH
Telephone Im going to cost you more Householder Why? Telephone Oh, the usual reason - increasing inefficiency Date: 1920

The Only & Original Dayton Family

Roman Praetor
A Roman PRAETOR : originally magistrates, as time goes on the praetors acquire increasing authority and eventually become consuls

Changes which marriage and children bring - Comic postcard
Comic postcard - " Look before you leap" - A cautionary tale of the changes which marriage and children bring - Alone = one pair of boots. Sallie and I = Two pairs of boots

Switzerland - The Upper Bridge, Basel
Coloured lantern slide depicting a view of Basels Upper Bridge or Wettsteinbrucke. It is the second oldest bridge across the Rhine

Great Food Demonstration on Embankment, London, WW1
A procession organised by the National Union of Railwaymen who marched to Hyde Park in order to demonstrate against rising food prices during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Rise of the Labour Party in Britain by G. H. Davis
The rise of the Labour Party in the British Parliament over the course of 45 years, symbolised as a river growing wider and wider

Britains bomb progress by G. H. Davis
Britains bomb progress during the Second World War: from 500-pounder to a 12, 000-pound factory buster. Date: 1944

Specialised aircraft by G. H. Davis
Specialised aircraft: the increasing demands of modern war during the Second World War. Date: 1942

Auxiliary fuel tanks for increasing range by G. H. Davis
Increasing aircraft range: auxiliary fuel tanks fitted to fighters and bombers, essential to long-range air attacks during the Second World War. Date: 1942

Increasing supplies for lifeboats by G. H. Davis
Increasing the water and food supplies for ships lifeboats during the Second World War. New measures for saving the lives of crews of ships sunk in the Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1941

Ranges of RAF bombers by G. H. Davis
The tremendous range of RAF bombers pictorially shown. The uninterrupted increase in British bombers ranges since 1918, down to the Vickers Wellington

Forest Snow Plough
Rangers in the Sequoia National Park, U.S.A. now keep the snow off the forest roads and parking places for increasing tourist trade with the latest snow ploughs. Date: 1930s

Woman Reading Letter Oil Lamp Edo period 1615-1868
Artokoloro

The Smut or Dust Brand in Oats: 1. A slightly infected panicle of an oat plant, about three days after emerging from its hose, when the infection is rapidly increasing through the whole panicle

Three men in a quarry, Gerardus Emaus de Micault, 1860

Parable of the two blind, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1540 - 1570

The Good Samaritan, Johannes Pieter de Frey, 1780 - 1834

Don Quixote at the wedding of Kamacho, Pieter Langendijk, 1712 - 1714

Fighting putti, Peter van Lint, 1619 - 1690

King Saul throws himself on his sword, William Isaacsz. of Swanenburg, Petrus Scriverius, 1611

Car sticker, vorsteuerabzugsfaehig, German for VAT deductible

Increasing popularity of the Roller Skate. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, 18 March 1876

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods

Global temperature changes, artwork C017 / 7233
Global temperature changes, computer artwork. Colour-coded globes showing a progression of changing global surface temperatures from 1880 to 2005, the warmest year on record

Homes at risk, conceptual artwork
Homes at risk, conceptual computer artwork

Money worries, conceptual artwork C014 / 0665
Money worries, conceptual computer artwork

Boyles law of gases, artwork
Boyles law of gases. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Easter forecast - increasing cloudiness. Illustration shows a man and a woman standing on a hilltop observing dark clouds composed of empty religious vestments, bunnies

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"Unveiling the Unseen: Tracing the Path of Progress through Captivating Images" From the captivating water vapor maps of Antarctica in 2004 to the timeless charm of Cambridge Blue in 1907, hints progress surround us. A Vietnamese patriotic poster reminds us that a sedentary lifestyle cannot bring true happiness, urging us to embrace an active and fulfilling existence. The iconic Douglas DC-1 NR223Y takes flight, symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit of innovation and exploration. The resounding echoes of "The Marseillaise. " litho remind us of our indomitable spirit during times of struggle and revolution. Intriguing engravings like "The Spanish-America Crisis" transport us back to historical turning points, where tensions shaped nations' destinies. Meanwhile, a black-and-white photograph captures the bustling Post Office in Johannesburg, offering a glimpse into bygone eras filled with human connection and communication. A World War II British propaganda poster serves as a stark reminder that conflicts have consequences beyond borders. As we delve further into history, we witness significant events such as Romero's entrance into Mexico in 1865 or Mr. Zacharias Dase's appearance advertised through an enchanting engraving. "The Story of an Auto-Motor Car, " depicted through another mesmerizing engraving, showcases humanity's fascination with automobiles throughout time—a testament to our unwavering desire for mobility and convenience. Finally, Butterworth in Cape Colony emerges from a black-and-white photograph—its serene beauty reminding us that amidst progress lies nature's untouched allure waiting to be cherished. Through these diverse glimpses into different periods and places across continents, one thing becomes clear: progress is not linear but rather multifaceted. It encompasses scientific advancements captured on water vapor maps while also encompassing cultural shifts portrayed through posters or engravings. As we navigate this ever-changing world brimming with technological marvels and historical milestones, let us embrace the increasing hints of progress that surround us.