Lifts Collection (page 5)

Gold mine, overground site with buildings and rubble heaps, underground cross section

A Westland Wessex HU5, XS518, lifts a Bell Sioux helicopter

Allegory with horse poop gold pieces, ca 1650, Cornelis van Dalen (I), Rombout van den Hoeye, 1640 - 1660

Girl lifts her skirts, Anthonie Willem Hendrik Nolthenius de Man, 1828

Female Head and maid with grandchild, Marie Lambertine Coclers, 1785

St. Rochus, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Looking in the mirror, Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, Schiavonetti, 1787 - 1828

Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine - Pit and Railway Tracks
Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine at Omuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto - The Pit and Railway Tracks. Date: circa 1910s

Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine - The Manda Pit Cages
Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine at Omuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto The Manda Pit Cages. Date: circa 1910s

Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine - Loading Coal - Harbour
Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine at Omuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto Loading Coal at the Harbour. Date: circa 1910s

Embroidered Postcard - Can Can Dancer - A Kiss from France
WW1 - Fantastic Embroidered Postcard depicting a French Can Can Dancer - A Kiss from France. Our lady holds aloft the corners of her skirt to reveal their decoration - the flags of the allies

The Lady of the Lake - Old Soak fished out of the water
The Lady of the Lake - A Drunken Old Soak is fished out of the water by a dapper gent in a punt. Her bottle heads for the bottom and perhaps the dunking has sobered her up! Date: circa 1915

Loading a Camel onto a ship at Aden, Yemen
Loading a Camel onto a ship using a crane at Aden, Yemen Date: circa 1930

Young Russian Girl holding up a bunch of flowers
I m going to give you a bunch of flowers and then make a swift departure! (very loose translation!) Young Russian Girl holding up a bunch of flowers. Date: 1908

Picture No. 10760685
Thornicroft's Giraffe - This endemic subspecies of the Luangwa area is geographically isolated from any other giraffe population

Picture No. 10852914
Beekeeper - lifts comb frame out to harvest honey from Honeybee hive (Apis mellifera) Date:

Repairing sea defences, excavator with grabber placing boulders on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, February 2014

A Sikorsky UH-34 helicopter lifts the Mercury capsule, Freedom 7, out of the Atlantic following the first US sub-orbital spaceflight carrying astronaut Alan B. Shepard. 5 May 1961. Date: 1961

An Atlas-Centaur 4 lifts off from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Kennedy on 11 December 1964 Carrying a model of the Surveyor Moon lander. Date: 1964

Bottoms Up for Beauty on the Sands of Daytona Beach, Florida
View shows dozens of people lying on the sand doing leg lifts. The boardwalk and beach front properties are visible. Vintage automobiles line the beach

A Woman Elevator Operator
London, England: c. 1927. A woman lift operator at a store in London

The Bigo panoramic Lift at the Old Port in Genoa, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) adult, in foot-lifting courtship display, San Cristobal (Chatham Island), Galapagos, January

Scene of fire at commercial premises, Penge
Scene of fire at commercial premises, 23 Green Lane, Penge, SE London, showing a hydraulic lift in action

A hydraulic lift in action at scene of fire, Penge
Scene of fire at commercial premises, 23 Green Lane, Penge, SE London, showing a hydraulic lift in action

Firefighters at scene of fire in Ealing
Firefighters at scene of fire, Ealing, West London

Firefighters working at scene of fire in Walthamstow, with a hydraulic lift in action

A hydraulic lift in action at a fire, Walthamstow
Fire at commercial premises, Walthamstow, with a hydraulic lift in action

An overturned lorry spills its load, Cheyne Walk
Road traffic accident - an overturned lorry spills its load of water coolers across the road at 91 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea

Firefighters attend a fire at 1 Mollison Avenue, North London, showing a hydraulic lift vehicle in action

A hydraulic lift vehicle at the scene of a fire at 4 Church Road, London

Hydraulic platform in operation, Bermondsey
Hydraulic platform in operation at scene of fire in Bermondsey, SE London

Firefighters respond to a house fire in Enfield
Firefighters respond to a house fire at 3 Rossendale Close, Enfield. A hydraulic platfom has been deployed

Firefighters in a hydraulic lift at a fire on West Road, London

Firefighters in a hydraulic lift tackle a fire at 259 Water Road, London

Hydraulic lift in action at a fire, London Fire Brigade
A hydraulic lift in action at a fire, London Fire Brigade

Hydraulic lift in action at a fire
A hydraulic lift in action at a fire, London

Hydraulic lift in action at a fire, London
A hydraulic lift in action at a fire, London

A hydraulic lift in action, London Fire Brigade

Firefighter working from hydraulic platform
Firefighter working from A Hydraulic Platform at a fire in Golders Green, NW London

Hydraulic platform at work on fire at commercial premises
Hydraulic platform at work on a fire at commercial premises in Carshalton, Surrey

Firefighters attending fire at commercial premises
Firefighters attending a fire at commercial premises in Cricklewood, NW London

Onion (Allium sp. ) crop, harvested bulbs being lifted off field by machinery, Hillsboro, Oregon, U. S. A
Onion (Allium sp.) crop, harvested bulbs being lifted off field by machinery, Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S.A

Business Notes Illustrated - Receiving an Unexpected Rise A Gentleman is accidently lifted aloft by a warehouse crane outside a warehouse. Date: circa 1909

The Exit - The Lift, Marseille, France
Marseille, France - The exit of the Ascenseurs (lifts) leading up to the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. This ornate Neo-Byzantine church is situated at the highest natural point in Marseille

Georgian Porter carrying large furniture
Georgian Porter carrying a large piece of strapped to his (bent) back. furniture Date: circa 1910s

The Leas Lifts, Folkestone, Kent. The Folkestone cliff lift is a water balanced funicular opened in 1885. This proved so popular three further lifts were added. circa 1910s

Title page of Smiths History
Title page of Smiths The History of the Lives of the most Noted Highwaymen, Housebreakers, Shop-lifts and Cheats. Date: 1714

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"Lifts: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the world of lifts, where innovation meets convenience. From the iconic Otis Electric Elevator to the bustling fishing fleet drawn up on the beach in Hastings, England, they have played a pivotal role in shaping our lives. In 1930, the East Hill lift in Hastings soared above the picturesque town, offering breathtaking views of Sussex's stunning coastline. Meanwhile, it was lifts that held up the mighty R101 airship during its construction – a testament to their strength and reliability. Travel back to the glamorous 1920s when stockings were alluringly showcased in photographs. The Holeproof Hosiery ad from 1924 captures both elegance and style as women embraced fashion trends with grace. But they can not just about reaching new heights; they also bring warmth and comfort. Imagine cozying up by a crackling fire as your bum is gently warmed – pure bliss. They have even become synonymous with triumph as golf legend Sam Torrance proudly raises his trophy high above his head after an exhilarating victory. It's moments like these that remind us how they are elevate not only physical spaces but also our spirits. From vintage SimpleX models dating back to 1910 to modern marvels found across London's busy docks, lifts continue to evolve alongside our ever-changing world. They effortlessly connect people and places while ensuring seamless transportation for goods and passengers alike. Yet amidst this progress lies curiosity – enter Ripley's "The Pain-Proof Man" and Captain Ringman Jack who defy conventional understanding with their extraordinary feats inside elevators. Even beyond borders, lifts leave an indelible mark on global landmarks such as Florence's Hotel Royal Grande Bretagne stationery store. Here, visitors experience both luxury and convenience at every floor they explore.