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The Royal National Life-Boat Institutions Competitive Trials at Montrose (litho)
1038690 The Royal National Life-Boat Institutions Competitive Trials at Montrose (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Stephenson Centenary Celebration at Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1037773 The Stephenson Centenary Celebration at Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparing for Croquet (engraving)
1105067 Preparing for Croquet (engraving) by Hughes, Edward (1829-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for Croquet)

John Tussaud in studio 1905 John Tussaud in his studio 1905
John Tussaud at work in his modelling studio. Date: 1905

Preparing for the Paris Exhibition of 1900, View of the Building Operations from the North Side of the Seine (engraving)
1063679 Preparing for the Paris Exhibition of 1900, View of the Building Operations from the North Side of the Seine (engraving) by Renouard

The Naval Manoeuvres, Big-Gun Target-Practice on Board a Man-of-War (engraving)
1062790 The Naval Manoeuvres, Big-Gun Target-Practice on Board a Man-of-War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Rising in Rhodesia, with Colonel Pagets Column (litho)
1051017 The Rising in Rhodesia, with Colonel Pagets Column (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia, with Colonel Pagets Column)

The Nile Expedition, Preparing for the Advance at Wady Halfa (litho)
1051006 The Nile Expedition, Preparing for the Advance at Wady Halfa (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition)

Preparing for Christmas 1846
2400 geese from Boston, Lincolnshire were taken to a dealer of poultry at Spalding, where they were fattened up for the Christmas festive and sold in London markets. Date: 1846

Bride being prepared for the big day 1875
Parisian bride getting reading for her wedding with bridesmaids around her. 1875

The Soudan Rebellion (litho)
1063819 The Soudan Rebellion (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Rebellion. Illustration for The Graphic)

Preparing for a trade show at the Royal Agricultural Hall (today the Business Design Centre) in Islington, London. Date: 1900

Preparing for the Naval Manoeuvres, our Sailors at Drill (litho)
1062765 Preparing for the Naval Manoeuvres, our Sailors at Drill (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Naval Manoeuvres, our Sailors at Drill)

Preparing the "New Wimbledon"(engraving)
1046882 Preparing the " New Wimbledon" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing the " New Wimbledon")

The Recent Transit of Venus, preparing for Work at an Australian Bush Station (engraving)
1053558 The Recent Transit of Venus, preparing for Work at an Australian Bush Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Transit of Venus)

The War in Egypt, Notes at Bombay, preparing for the Departure of the Indian Contingent (engraving)
1061090 The War in Egypt, Notes at Bombay, preparing for the Departure of the Indian Contingent (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

The Society War-Game (chromolitho)
1061733 The Society War-Game (chromolitho) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Society War-Game)

The Military Manoeuvres in France, with the Sixth Army Corps (engraving)
1060273 The Military Manoeuvres in France, with the Sixth Army Corps (engraving) by Horsley, Walter Charles (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Manoeuvres in France)

Manufacturing Sevres porcelain
A very beautifully shot postcard photograph showing the colouring workshop (preparing the background colours) for Sevres porcelain, particularly the famous Sevres Blue - Sevres Factory, France

The Animals Preparing for Winter (coloured engraving)
979207 The Animals Preparing for Winter (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Animals Preparing for Winter.); © Look and Learn

Liberty Loan, Preparing the Bonds at Washington U. S. A 1917
Women worker at the bureau printing presses, bonds had to go through lots of processes before the finish result was ready to be purchased by the public. Date: 1917

Dead Polar Bear, Franz Josef Land, 1896
Photograph of a Polar bear shot dead by Frederick Jackson, during the Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, 1896

Farmers sowing and preparing the fields
SOWING and preparing the fields in March Date: 9th Century

With the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery, in Camp at Monkey Point (engraving)
1044381 With the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery, in Camp at Monkey Point (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery)

The Paris Exhibition, the Dutch House, preparing for a Baptism in Friesland (engraving)
1059837 The Paris Exhibition, the Dutch House, preparing for a Baptism in Friesland (engraving) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition)

Preparing for the Coronation, weaving Cloth of Gold for the Kings Pallium (litho)
1043624 Preparing for the Coronation, weaving Cloth of Gold for the Kings Pallium (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Coronation)

Preparing for the Boat Race, coaching the Oxford Crew (engraving)
1059172 Preparing for the Boat Race, coaching the Oxford Crew (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Boat Race, coaching the Oxford Crew)

The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign (engraving)
1058845 The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign)

The Eastern Question, a Committee for the Relief of the Sick and Wounded preparing Supplies at St Petersburg (engraving)
1053959 The Eastern Question, a Committee for the Relief of the Sick and Wounded preparing Supplies at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School

Selecting the Trousseau (oil on canvas)
474371 Selecting the Trousseau (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 102.2x133.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Preparing for the Party, (oil on canvas)
658533 Preparing for the Party, (oil on canvas) by Martinetti, Angelo (fl.1850-80); 51.5x74.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Party)

Preparing for a Sacrifice, 1877 (oil on canvas)
651121 Preparing for a Sacrifice, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Blashfield, Edwin Howland (1848-1936); 117x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for a Sacrifice)

Fleet of Chinese Junks, with HMS Opossum, preparing to attack Pirates at How-Chow (engraving)
1610693 Fleet of Chinese Junks, with HMS Opossum, preparing to attack Pirates at How-Chow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleet of Chinese Junks)

Preparing to make Signals (engraving)
1608089 Preparing to make Signals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing to make Signals)

Preparing for the Polar Expedition (engraving)
1611680 Preparing for the Polar Expedition (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Polar Expedition)

Preparing for their Entry, the Guards clearing the Suburbs of Johannesburg (engraving)
1600716 Preparing for their Entry, the Guards clearing the Suburbs of Johannesburg (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparing for Lord Mayors Show (engraving)
1624794 Preparing for Lord Mayors Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for Lord Mayors Show)

Clearing Paris of the "Useless"and "Dangerous"(engraving)
2773842 Clearing Paris of the " Useless" and " Dangerous" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparing to visit the Gentlemen of the Academy (engraving)
3634718 Preparing to visit the Gentlemen of the Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing to visit the Gentlemen of the Academy)

A Minute Man preparing for War (engraving)
3103309 A Minute Man preparing for War (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Minute Man preparing for War)

The preparation of pies, page from a 15th century cookery book (woodcut)
STC310928 The preparation of pies, page from a 15th century cookery book (woodcut) by English School, (15th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Saddling (oil on canvas)
BSA266157 Saddling (oil on canvas) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); 22x29.5 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Chinese Cooking; vegetables for the city of Shanghai, 1959 (b / w photo)
PNP364598 Chinese Cooking; vegetables for the city of Shanghai, 1959 (b/w photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; Chinese

Dressing for the Ball (oil on canvas)
XPG366372 Dressing for the Ball (oil on canvas) by Bonnaud, Pierre (1865-1930); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Confederate attack at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (engraving)
PNP269480 Confederate attack at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Theres no smoke without fire (colour litho)
STC259093 Theres no smoke without fire (colour litho) by Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (Carle) (1758-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Morning, Foxhunting, engraved by J. H. Clarke and F. Jeakes, 1811 (colour litho)
BSA266722 Morning, Foxhunting, engraved by J.H. Clarke and F. Jeakes, 1811 (colour litho) by Wolstenholme, Dean Snr. (1757-1837) (after)

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"Preparing for the unknown: From Red Kite to Shackleton's Quest" As St. Lucy's Day dawns, a sense of anticipation fills the air. Just like Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, the legendary polar explorer who meticulously planned his expeditions, we too find ourselves preparing for our own unique journeys. In Kent's picturesque countryside, a balloon ascends from Seal, near Sevenoaks. The crew carefully prepares every detail, mirroring Shackleton's attention to even the smallest hints of preparation. Meanwhile, in Djibouti, a man delicately styles his hair in anticipation of his wedding day. Much like Chef with Snails expertly crafting a culinary masterpiece or Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova readying herself for her historic space mission in 1963 - these individuals understand that preparation is key to success. Stepping back in time to 1912 artwork "The Pharmacy, " we witness pharmacists diligently preparing remedies and potions to heal their community. Similarly meticulous are golfers digging bunkers on their favorite course or billiards players lining up their shots with precision. On tranquil waters at Henley Regatta, swans gracefully glide through punts as rowers prepare themselves mentally and physically for the race ahead. But it is perhaps Ernest Shackleton who epitomizes preparation best as he readies himself for an audacious trans-Antarctic expedition. Like him, we must gather our resources and equip ourselves with knowledge and determination before embarking on any endeavor. Whether it be soaring through the skies like Red Kites or venturing into uncharted territories like Shackleton did over a century ago - let us remember that thorough preparation lays the foundation for extraordinary achievements that will forever echo throughout history.