Lifting Collection (page 3)

Mail arriving by boat in Calshot Harbour, Tristan de Cunha
Tristan de Cunha - Mail arriving by boat in Calshot Harbour. Tristan da Cunha, colloquially Tristan, is a remote group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean which includes Gough Island

Wooden lifting bridge over the Langerei canal, Bruges, Belgium

Granite Quarries, Trawool, Victoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Granite Quarries, Trawool, Victoria, 1901. Trawool in central Victoria, on the middle reaches of the Goulburn River, first explored by Hume and Hovell in 1824, was later settled as a sheep station

Picture No. 12478956
Oriental chocolate spotted tabby kitten outside Date:

Charlie Chaplin in London - Arrival at Victoria Station
Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer - arriving in London - A wild arrival at Victoria Station with the star resorting to sitting on the roof of his cab as

Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach silhouette from Divine Youth series
Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach silhouette from the Divine Youth series - a weightlifter. Date: 1911

German Men at an open air spa, taking exercise, playing cards and lifting weights. Date: circa 1905

Leaf cutter ant (Atta sp) female worker carrying leaf to nest, with a smaller minor ant riding. The minors job is to protect her sister from parasitic flies. Costa Rica, December

Le Pot de Chambre, 1908. Artist: Konstantin Somov
Le Pot de Chambre, 1908. Illustration from the Livre de la Marquise. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Raised Skirt, 1742. Artist: Francois Boucher
The Raised Skirt, 1742. From a private collection

RAF Chinook Mk3
A Mk 3 Chinook from RAF Odiham practices landing in a confined area. The Chinook is a very capable and versatile support helicopter that can be operated in many diverse environments ranging from cold

Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806)
History of Air Transport. 18th century. Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) before King Charles IV and the entire royal family, on January 8, 1793. Etching on paper by Jose Rodriguez

Balloon ascent of Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) on the Buen Retiro, August 12, 1792. Etching on paper, circa 1793. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on postcard (back)
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare original postcard by Walton of Belfast, either 1910 or 1911 - as seen here, it was posted from Northern Ireland much later, in 1939

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on a postcard
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare original postcard by Walton of Belfast, either 1910 or 1911 (posted from Northern Ireland much later)

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Advance to Victory! Date: circa mid-1970s

The Torn Gown
A portrait painting of a young woman lifting the hem of her white, decorative dress, which, unfortunately, has been torn. Date: circa 1918

Lifting Clouds
A landscape oil painting of an old shepherdess with her flock of sheep, gathered by a pond on some broad grasslands. Date: circa 1917

Bristol Bloodhound surface to air missile test round carried by a side lifting crane for removing / placing missiles from / on launchers and servicing stands. Date: circa 1962

London Fire Brigade - Southwark Headquarters 1896
Rescue drill at Southwark headquarters. Date: 1896

The Sheep-Eater of Hindustan, No. 1, Lifting the sheep from the ground with his teeth only. 1832

The Roof Raising Defence to Defeat Dive-Bombers
Latest device drawn by William Heath Robinson to defeat the dive bombers is a roof-raising by system of cogs, balloons and other lifting machinery. Date: 1941

Tower Bridge opening its bascules to let tall ships go past. Date: 1900

Margot Fonteyn dancing with Michael Somes
Prima ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) dancing a pas de deux with Michael Somes (1917-1994). They were frequent dancing partners in the Royal Ballet company. Date: circa 1950s

Women in short or long dresses emptying bowls, lifting a basket. Date: 1887

Laying big main water pipes, Southwark and Vauxhall 1900
Photograph showing engineers and assistants lifting up heavy large circular piping with a crane ready to be put underground, in the streets of South London

Statue of Billy McNeill lifting Europen Cup, Celtic Park, Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Statue of Billy McNeill lifting the European Cup, Celtic Park, Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Our Steel for Australia, from the series Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories (colour litho)
MAN464518 Our Steel for Australia, from the series Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery

Lifting Mist, 1883 (oil on canvas)
1775599 Lifting Mist, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Knight, Joseph (1837-1909); 138x92 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Timber Stacking, from the series Burma: A Land of Rich Resources (colour litho)
MAN464468 Timber Stacking, from the series Burma: A Land of Rich Resources (colour litho) by Nyan, Ba (fl.1928); Manchester Art Gallery

USA, Washington State, Preston Evergreens and Cottonwood trees lifting fog on hillside. Date: 15-09-2020

Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his fe... ca. 1500-1550
Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his feet, in background at right the ruins of a temple

Hercules holding Antaeus by the waist and lifting him off his feet, ca. 1520-22 Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Hercules holding Antaeus by the waist and lifting him off his feet, ca. 1520-22

Dancers at the Jardin de Paris (b / w photo)
3101204 Dancers at the Jardin de Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers at the Jardin de Paris)

USA, Washington State, Preston Evergreens and Cottonwood trees lifting fog on hillside

The Death of Hyacinth, 1920 (oil on canvas)
1769782 The Death of Hyacinth, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Morley, Harry (1881-1943); 95.4x109.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Hyacinth. Harry Morley (1881-1943). Oil on canvas

A huntsman lifting a fox above his head (colour litho)
959980 A huntsman lifting a fox above his head (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A huntsman lifting a fox above his head)

Bandbox, c. 1939. Creator: Walter Doran
Bandbox, c. 1939

Ex-lumber mill worker clears eight-acre field after bulldozer... Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ex-lumber mill worker clears eight-acre field after bulldozer has pulled stumps. Boundary stumps. Boundary County, Idaho

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday August 25th. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday August 25th. 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Womens Land Army in the front line, sugar-beet lifting (b / w photo)
6010092 The Womens Land Army in the front line, sugar-beet lifting (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Womens Land Army in the front line)

Workers Lend Your Strength to The Red Triangle: Help the y Help the Fighters Fight
2651737 Workers Lend Your Strength to The Red Triangle: Help the y Help the Fighters Fight (United War Work Campaign November 11 to 18) c

Hygiene (colour litho)
3097791 Hygiene (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hygiene. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 24 January 1904.); © Look and Learn

A siege machine, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75) 1470 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XIR217236 A siege machine, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75) 1470 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Capitolare, Padua, Italy

Elephants handling logs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370488 Elephants handling logs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Loading freight into one of the Fleet of International Air Freight Ltd.s Cargo Planes - capacity per machine over 2 tons or 700 cubic ft. Date: circa 1920s

In the Garden (w / c on paper)
XPG359492 In the Garden (w/c on paper) by Ashburner, William (fl.1888-1932); Private Collection

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"Lifting: A Journey through Time and Strength" In the 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, July 1966, England's captain lifted the trophy high in triumph as they defeated West Germany with a score of 4-2. The Coventry Climax Engines ET199 marked a significant milestone as it became the first British-produced forklift truck, revolutionizing lifting capabilities across industries. Illustrated in "Railway Ribaldry" by W Heath Robinson, comical contraptions showcased imaginative ways objects, bringing humor to this essential task. Holding up the R101 airship demonstrated not only physical strength but also engineering marvels that allowed humans to conquer new heights. Picture No. 11770524 captures the awe-inspiring Forth Bridge standing tall over Queensferry Pier, showcasing exceptional engineering prowess and its ability to lift trains above waterways. A majestic Buddha statue from 1790 symbolizes spiritual enlightenment and upliftment of one's soul through inner strength and wisdom. Tagine, a typical Moroccan food cooked in an earthenware pot called tagine itself represents culinary artistry that lifts our taste buds with exotic flavors and aromas. LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders exemplify bravery as firefighters lift heavy equipment to save lives during emergencies, displaying their unwavering dedication towards public safety. Winching men up from the coalface in Wales depicts arduous labor where miners relied on teamwork and sheer determination to extract valuable resources from deep within the earth's crust. Lake Geneva at Evian-les-Bains offers waterskiing enthusiasts an exhilarating experience as they defy gravity while being lifted effortlessly by powerful speedboats amidst breathtaking scenery. Biomechanics captured in historical artwork showcases how human bodies adapt movements efficiently by leveraging muscles' power effectively during various forms of exercise or sports activities. "Lifting" encompasses more than just physical strength.