Joining Collection (page 7)

The Amercian Revolution - A Call to Arms
A husband and eldest son get the call to aid the struggle against the British during the American Revolutionary War (American War of Independence - 1775-1783) and leap at the opportunity to enlist

Swallow Falls
The beautiful Swallow Falls, north Wales, where the River Llugwy, after joining the Conway, hurls itself into a chasm sixty feet wide, in three falls. Date: 1940s

Called Up by George Ranstead
A man of considerably advanced years stands proudly in a patriotic pose, while the caption of the picture reads Called Up

Champagne and Dance 20C
Has the gentleman absorbed too much of the champagne to be capable of joining the lady in a dance ? Date: early 20th century

Confluence of stream joining river in woodland, East Gill Force, River Swale, Keld, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Confluence of stream joining river in woodland, East Gill Force, River Swale, Keld, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, october

View of mountain valley habitat, with Black Pine (Pinus nigra) forest and river cascades, Ordesa y Monte Perdido N. P
View of mountain valley habitat, with Black Pine (Pinus nigra) forest and river cascades, Ordesa y Monte Perdido N.P. Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain, june

Multi-culturalism. Conceptual computer artwork of jigsaw pieces representing people of different races joining hands. It could represent friendship, goodwill or harmony

Foglets, conceptual image. Foglets linking arms to eventually create a Utility Fog. A Foglet is currently a concept based around an artificially intelligent nanorobot with twelve arms pointing in all

Solder bumps, SEM
Solder bumps. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rows of solder bumps on a substrate. Solder is a metal alloy that is melted to join metallic surfaces. The process is known as soldering

N1 Motorway, Madrid, Spain. This motorway is situated outside Madrid and connects Madrid to northern Spain

Bowel surgery, historical anatomical artwork. This 19th century textbook illustration shows different methods of joining sections of bowel following surgery

Jigsaw pieces

Fertilisation, conceptual artwork

Gene splicing, diagram
Gene splicing. Diagram showing eight stages involved in gene splicing by a complex known as a spliceosome. The process (top) involves removing a fragment known as an intron (orange)

DNA replication fork, artwork
DNA replication fork. Diagram showing the cyclic sequence (right) for replication of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Details of the DNA are at left

Hero Worship - postcard by Lawson Wood
Hero Worship - a postcard by Lawson Wood showing a housewife doting on her portly husband (bursting out of his uniform), having served him a meal and provided him with an ale and a comfy chair

Before and After, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Before (on joining) and after (ready for sea) photos of a boy recruit on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Before and After the War (1 of 2). A portrait of a gentleman in his military uniform about to set off for the Great War in 1914

Sydney 1930
Joining of the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Mayors of Liverpool and Birkenhead Meet under the Mersey
Margaret Beavan (centre), the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, shaking hands with the Mayor of Birkenhead (right) at the meeting of the two halves of the Mersey Tunnel, 1928

1914 Pat-Riots, 1915 Patriots
Cartoon showing how Ireland was on the verge of civil war in 1914, but how joining up to fight instead during World War One transformed them into good and obedient British patriots! Date: 1915

British soldiers building a trench by joining shell craters
A photograph of British soldiers digging a trench by linking craters left by artillery bombardment, September 1916

Franco-Russian Alliance
Franco-Russian alliance

William John Wills (1834-1861)
Engraving of William John Wills, the Australian surveyor and explorer, pictured in 1860. Wills was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1852, joining the staff of Melbournes observatory

Metropolitan railway works at Westminster
The Metropolitan District Railway works at Westminster. The extension of the worlds first underground railway, joining up Westminster and South Kensington to Paddington

Inca Marriage / Picart
An Inca wedding ceremony, subtitled How the Incas marries those of his own blood

Demo at Padova
Demonstration at Padova (Padua) in favour of Venice joining the united Italy

Cigarette smoking woman gets into a compartment
A cigarette-smoking woman (a New Woman) joins a cigar smoker and a pipe smoker in a smoking compartment of a railway train. For some reason the men are shocked

The Port of Liverpool Building, one of the Three Graces, as seen from the new Leeds Liverpool Canal link, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The new link between the Leeds and Liverpool canals, in front of the Three Graces, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Maribor and the River Drava, Slovenia, Europe

Dom Luis 1 bridge over the River Douro, Cais de Ribeira waterfront, with Vila Nova de Gaia opposite, Oporto, Portugal, Europe

Paper cranes at the Childrens Peace Monument, Peace Park, Hiroshima, Western Honshu (Chugoku), Japan, Asia

Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo, Japan

Shinto Shrine (Wedded Rocks), Futami Ga Ura Ise, Japan

Volcanic rock formations, Kleftiko, island of Milos, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Kaiser Wilhelm church, Kurfurstendam, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Kaiser Wilhelm memorial church, Berlin, Germany, Europe

An angler on the Anglin river, with the medieval castle built between the 11th and 15th centuries behind, Angles sur l Anglin, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France, Europe

The medieval castle built between the 11th and 15th centuries and the Anglin River, Angles sur l Anglin, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France, Europe

Le Palais, Belle Ile en Mer, Breton Islands, Morbihan, Brittany, France, Europe

The Pastaza River at Rio Verde, that flows from the Andes to the upper Amazon Basin, near Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Huge residential apartment blocks in the new suburban town of Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Fawkes and Radcliff
GUY FAWKES Fawkes prevents Sir William Radcliff from joining the conspiracy

Scouting Benefits
Before joining the scouts, a boy gets into all kinds of trouble : when he joins, he becomes resourceful, plucky and keen as mustard

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"Joining forces for a greater cause: From Kitchener Poster to Footballers Battalion, unity prevails. " In times of need, the call to join resonates across different realms. Just like the iconic Kitchener Poster urging citizens to step up for their country, individuals from all walks of life find themselves joining unexpected alliances. Even in the animal kingdom, bonds are formed as One of the Family showcases a horse seamlessly becoming part of a family meal. Similarly, at Quatre Bras and Hamilton battles, soldiers unite under one flag to defend their homeland. But joining is not limited to earthly matters alone; even galaxies interact and merge together like NGC 5257 and 5258. Their celestial dance reminds us that collaboration knows no boundaries. World War I witnessed recruitment efforts through powerful posters such as those seen in Central / Union Pacific or Carters Little Liver Pills advertisement. These visuals aimed at inspiring individuals with patriotic fervor during challenging times. However, humor also played its part in recruitment campaigns as demonstrated by a German cartoon mocking British techniques. It highlights how diverse perspectives can shape our understanding of "joining. " Royalty too has experienced moments where they embraced new affiliations - Princess Helena alongside Prince Christian Victor exemplifies this notion beautifully. Moving beyond borders and into infrastructure development, we witness the remarkable Ting Kau Bridge linking territories together. Its construction symbolizes progress achieved through collective efforts. On an international scale, countries like Germany joined organizations such as IMF in pursuit of economic stability post-World War II. This act showcased their commitment towards global cooperation. Lastly, footballers attending HQ at Kingsway during World War I reveal how athletes put aside their sporting careers temporarily to serve a higher purpose - demonstrating that joining transcends professions too. Whether it's answering your nation's call or embracing newfound connections on various fronts - be it war or peace - these instances remind us that when we come together united by common goals and values, we can overcome any challenge that comes our way.