Perseverance Collection

Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family -- a typical summary of Victorian values, with advice including: Waste Not, Want Not; Do everything at its proper time; Be punctual, be regular

Old american car on El Malecon of Havana
The Malecon (officially Avenida de Maceo) is a broad esplanade, roadway and seawall which stretches for 8Akm (5 miles) along the coast in Havana, Cuba

Burrell General Purpose Engine 3262, Perseverance
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 3262 Built: 1910 Registration: AH 5278 ClassD Cylinders: Single Crank Compound Nhp: 5 Name: Perseverance Date

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive WB9110 Perseverance II (msn 3483), built in 1913 with an 8 Nhp compound steam engine. Seen at an auction at Walford Cross near Taunton in 1959

Silhouetted climbers celebrating on the summit of Eichorn Pinnacle, Yosemite National Park, California, USA. (MR)

American bison (Bison bison) walking through snow using tracks made by other animals, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, February

Burrell General Purpose Engine number 3262 Perseverance, reg. AH 5278, at Northampton on 6 August 1972. Date: 1972

Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive no. 3483 Perseverance II
Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 3483, Perseverance II, reg. WB 9110, at Harewood House on 28 August 1972. Date: 1972

Burrell General Purpose Engine 3262, Perseverance, reg. AH 5278, at Peterborough on 26 August 1973. Date: 1973

Leslie Henson Golfing
Comedian Leslie Henson (1891-1957) posing on the golf course. At the time he was appearing in the farce It's A Boy! at the Strand Theatre. Date: 1931

The Blind One, 1898 (oil on canvas)
471169 The Blind One, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Laermans, Eugene (1864-1940); 134x174 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Design for The Great Triumphal Chariot of Emperor Maximilian I : detail showing the Virtues placing a wreath
XAM77582 Design for The Great Triumphal Chariot of Emperor Maximilian I : detail showing the Virtues placing a wreath on the head of the Emperor, planned by Willibald Pirckheimer, pub

Fisherman, c. 1844. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Fisherman, c. 1844

Photograph of Perseverance PH, East Ham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1936

Photograph of Perseverance PH, New Cross, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Perseverance PH, Marylebone, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Perseverance PH, Hackney Wick, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Perseverance PH, Euston, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Perseverance PH, Brixton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Decision and Perseverance (engraving)
2800223 Decision and Perseverance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decision and Perseverance)

A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa (engraving)
1044742 A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa)

Woman with Flag, Mexico City, 1928 (b / w photo)
472730 Woman with Flag, Mexico City, 1928 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Stuck in the mud, 1876 (etching)
497597 Stuck in the mud, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

Hannibal Crossing the Alps on an Elephant (oil on canvas)
1262534 Hannibal Crossing the Alps on an Elephant (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 100x135.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Triumph of Perseverance (engraving)
3625184 The Triumph of Perseverance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Perseverance. Illustration for Chatterbox (1879)

The Burmese Despatches (engraving)
1046323 The Burmese Despatches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burmese Despatches)

Camden Town Kid, or Cockney Stoic, 1940 (oil on paper laid down on panel)
829800 Camden Town Kid, or Cockney Stoic, 1940 (oil on paper laid down on panel) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946)

Persevere! Trust in God! (colour litho)
3102300 Persevere! Trust in God! (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persevere! Trust in God! August von Mackensen, German First World War general)

Love Will Find Out the Way, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452062 Love Will Find Out the Way, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Love Will Find Out the Way, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452024 Love Will Find Out the Way, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Valiant Charge, from Don Quixote de la Mancha
OTB182309 The Valiant Charge, from Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel Cervantes (1547-1616) engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore

Father Grosbouchons ill-fated fishing trip (colour litho)
6001207 Father Grosbouchons ill-fated fishing trip (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Grosbouchons ill-fated fishing trip)

The Persevering Little Girl (coloured engraving)
6009524 The Persevering Little Girl (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Persevering Little Girl)

Lady "Perseverance" and the shadows of Loss
Alezik Photography

London to Brighton Bike Ride. 9th February 1969

Foden Tractor 13068, Perseverance
Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13068 Built: 1928 Registration: EU 3764 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Name: Perseverance Date: 1970s

Burrell General Purpose Engine Perseverance AH 5278
Burrell General Purpose Engine, regn. AH 5278, number: 3262, Perseverance. Built in 1910 by Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk, powered by a 5 Nhp single-crank compound steam engine

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive Perseverance II WR 9110
Burrell Scenic class Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. WR 9110, number: 3483, Perseverance II. Built in 1913 by Charles Burrell & Sons at Thetford, in Norfolk, powered by a 8 Nhp compound steam engine

Priest Nichiren in Exile on Sado Island, ca. 1830. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Priest Nichiren in Exile on Sado Island, ca. 1830

Monk Nichiren in Exile on Sado Island, from the series " Illustration of Famous Monks", 1835-36

Nichiren in Snow at Tsukahara, Sodo Province, ca. 1840. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren in Snow at Tsukahara, Sodo Province, ca. 1840

Travelling in a Snowstorm, ca. 1830. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Travelling in a Snowstorm, ca. 1830

The first successful trial run of John Fitchs steamboat Perseverance on the Delaware River
3588312 The first successful trial run of John Fitchs steamboat Perseverance on the Delaware River, America, August 22, 1787, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870

The same to you sir, and many of em, 1827. Artist: George Hunt
The same to you sir, and many of em, 1827; a woman walking with an umbrella in a snowstorm, and a horse and carriage battling against the snow and wind

Nansen and Johansen Sledging Through The Drift Snow in 1895, 1896, (1928). Artist: H Egidius
Nansen and Johansen Sledging Through The Drift Snow in 1895, 1896, (1928). Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) and Fredrik Hjalmar Johansen (1867-1913)

Bob-cherry, 14th century (1833). Game in which the cherry is hung so as to bob against the mouth, in order to teach the virtues of patience and constancy

The miraculous draught of fishes, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
The miraculous draught of fishes, 1866. In the New Testament gospels chronicling the life of Jesus Christ, there are a number of accounts of miracles

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Perseverance is a timeless virtue that transcends time and place, and is the unwavering determination to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and never give up. Just like the Victorian families who adhered to strict rules in their pursuit of a respectable life, perseverance was ingrained in their daily lives. As I gaze upon an old American car on El Malecon of Havana, its worn-out exterior tells stories of resilience and endurance. Despite the challenges it has faced over the years, this car stands tall as a symbol of perseverance. The Burrell General Purpose Engine number 3262 Perseverance echoes this sentiment further. This magnificent machine embodies strength and tenacity as it tirelessly powers through any task assigned to it. Its counterpart, the Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive no. 3483 Perseverance II, showcases how they are lead to progress and success. Leslie Henson Golfing captures another aspect - the dedication required to master a skill or sport. Through countless hours on the golf course honing his craft, Henson exemplifies how persistence pays off in achieving excellence. Silhouetted climbers celebrating on the summit of Eichorn Pinnacle in Yosemite National Park epitomize triumph against all odds. Their arduous journey serves as a reminder that with determination and resilience, even seemingly insurmountable peaks can be conquered. Artworks such as The Blind One depict individuals facing adversity head-on with unwavering resolve. In this painting from 1898 by an unknown artist, we witness courage born out of sheer willpower – an embodiment of true perseverance. Design for The Great Triumphal Chariot of Emperor Maximilian I showcases virtues placing wreaths on his head; it highlights how steadfastness leads to recognition and honor throughout history. Lastly Constantia created after Maerten de Vos depicts a woman adorned with symbols representing constancy—a synonym for perseverance.