Prevented Collection

Mouse held away from Mousetrap
" My Wife won t let me!" A male mouse is prevented by his wife from taking the unwise step of trying to obtain a tempting block of cheese from a little wire cage

Barred from Womens Lecture for wearing bloomers
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Vicar from entering a Lecture (for Women Only !) as she is wearing bloomers, which Rev Self Righteous views as totally unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1911

Severn Tunnel Diver
The brave diver Alexander Lambert descending the shaft into the flooded tunnel. In Fleuss diving gear, he closed the headwall door and prevented further flooding

Jeanne Laisne (born 1456) French heroine called Jeann Hachette. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph)
543273 Jeanne Laisne (born 1456) French heroine called Jeann Hachette. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph); (add.info)

Attempt of the Russian Cossacks to capture Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Brienne, France, 1814
3062121 Attempt of the Russian Cossacks to capture Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Brienne, France, 1814.; Private Collection; (add.info)

INFANTICIDE PREVENTED
Missionaries in China seek to end Chinese infanticide. For many Chinese, to bear female children is a thing to be ashamed of and many girls are buried alive Date: circa 1850

The Sinking of the the Scharnhorst at the Battle of North
Illustration showing the German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst listing to starboard as she sank at the end of the Battle of North Cape, approximately 7.30pm on 26th December 1943

The Deserted Trench
This painting, with use of angular lines, shows a deserted, flooded trench from the Battle of the Yser, which took place in October 1914, during the First World War, between Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide

A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho)
1039487 A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Curious Story of a Crocodile)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1599805 The War in South Africa (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1900)

Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports. In the outbreak of 1892 about 260
531641 Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports. In the outbreak of 1892 about 260, 000 died in Russia and 7, 600 in Hamburg. The epidemic was prevented in Britain

Revolution at Panama
On 3rd November 1903, American forces prevented Colombian troops from travelling from Colon to suppress a rebellion occurring in Panama City by standing in front of the train station.This was to

A female thief who tried hard to escape, but was prevented (engraving)
736239 A female thief who tried hard to escape, but was prevented (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A herd of ten or twelve thousand buffalo barred the track
3501806 A herd of ten or twelve thousand buffalo barred the track, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905), engraved by Louis Prevost, 1873 (engraving) by Benett

Emigration of Cromwell (engraving)
669900 Emigration of Cromwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emigration of Cromwell)

The Emigration of Cromwell prevented (engraving)
727093 The Emigration of Cromwell prevented (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emigration of Cromwell prevented)

Illustration for John Halifax Gentleman by Dinah Maria Mulock (colour litho)
5991390 Illustration for John Halifax Gentleman by Dinah Maria Mulock (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, having determined to go abroad)

Mitsubishi A6M7 Reisen (msn 23186, allied reporting name Zeke), on display at Willow Grove Naval Air Station ca1957. This Mitsubishi A6M7 was built by Nakajima Hikoki as their 43rd Model 62 aircraft

Jenner Vaccinating Boy Date: 1915

DIVINA COMMEDIA / DANTE
Here the rocky precipice hurls forth redundant flames: angels are prevented from providing succour to the souls of the precipice. Date: First published: 1307-21?

Rupert at Edgehill
Battle of EDGEHILL : Prince Ruperts charge which, though it did not bring a Royalist victory, prevented a Royalist defeat Date: 23 October 1642

Proculeius Preventing Cleopatra Stabbing Interior
Proculeius Preventing Cleopatra from Stabbing herself, Interior of an Egyptian palace. Cleopatra wants to commit suicide after finding the dead body of Antonius but is prevented by Proculeius

Sacrifice Abraham kill Isaac lying stake prevented
The Sacrifice of Abraham, The Sacrifice of Abraham. Abraham is about to kill Isaac, who is lying on a stake, but is prevented by angels

The Devil Attempts To Seize A Magician Who Had Formed A Pact With Him But Is Prevented By A Lay Brother. After A Miniature In The 13Th Century Manuscript Chroniques De Saint-Denis

Advert for Carbolic smoke ball 1892
Carbolic smoke ball, Hay Fever positively cured and prevented. Testimonials include It acted like magic! It is simply invaluable!. 1892

The Lone Rocks, Monument Park, Colorado, USA
The Lone Rocks, Monument Park, Colorado. Capping stones have prevented the underlying rock from erosion. Date: circa 1895

Dreyfus / Picquart Arrest
Picquart, an army intelligence officer, who uncovered evidence showing Dreyfus innocence, is prevented from re-opening the case and transferred to Tunisia Date: 1898

Landing aircraft in fog by G. H. Davis
The dot and dash radio beam system of landing aircraft in fog: a method which prevented many accidents during the Second World War. Date: 1945

Jacques Necker Profile
JACQUES NECKER Swiss-born French financier and statesman, whose unadopted reform proposals might have prevented the Revolution. Date: 1732 - 1804

Sacrifice Iphigenia ca 1640-42 Etching drypoint
Artokoloro

The farmer captain is prevented from fighting, ca 1600, Floris Balthasarsz. van Berckenrode, Johannes Covens and Cornelis Mortier, 1720 - 1772

Billiards Illustrated - Spot Barred
A relaxing Vicar, just about to don his tripey bathing suit and take a dip at a likelt spot, is thwarted by a zealous landowner

Sandbags piled against house doors during river flood, River Thames, Chertsey, Surrey, England, February 2014

Office block built on floodplain with brick stilts to keep structure above water level during flooding, Forest Row, East Sussex, England, February 2014

Jeanne Laisne (born 1456) French heroine called Jeann Hachette. On 27 June 1472 she prevented Beauvais being captured by forces of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy

Top: Sectional view of workings under East River, New York, during preparations to destroy Flood Rock, part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which prevented large vessels reaching New York Harbour

Workers in underground galleries putting cartridges of dynamite into position in preparation for the blowing up Flood Rock

Blowing up Flood Rock, part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which prevented large vessels reaching New York Harbour, and presented a hazard to smaller ones. Dynamite was the explosive used

Inserting detonators into cartridges of dynamite for blasting Flood Rock, East River, part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which was partially removed in 1876 and again in 1885

Blowing up Flood Rock, part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which prevented large vessels reaching New York Harbour, and presented a hazard to smaller ones. Dynamite was the explosive used

Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports. In the outbreak of 1892 about 260, 000 died in Russia and 7, 600 in Hamburg. The epidemic was prevented in Britain

Sheep farming, rocks put into metal water trough to prevent lambs from drowning, Bootle, Cumbria, England, March

Cattle farming, crossbred dairy calves, standing in straw pen with holly branches hanging to help prevent ringworm, Congleton, Cheshire, England, March

Vineyard with rows of grape vines covered with netting for protection from bird damage, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand

Gonorrhea causes blindness - arthritis, invalidism and misery It can be prevented and cured : For examination and free pamphlets go to your doctor or Dept. of Health clinic

Striking dockers attacking transport, London
Striking dockers attacking transport during the London Dock Strike. All vans loaded with goods were attacked and prevented from passing in any direction. 1911

Striking dockers attacking horse-drawn van, London
Striking dockers attacking a horse-drawn van during the London Dock Strike. All vans loaded with goods were attacked and prevented from passing in any direction. 1911

Louis Restrained
Louis and Marie would rather be at Versailles, but when they try to leave Paris, they are prevented and forced to return to the Tuileries. They ll try again in June. Date: 18 April 1791

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"Prevented: Tales of Narrow Escapes and Heroic Actions" Mouse held away from Mousetrap: A clever little creature narrowly avoids a close encounter with danger, outsmarting the trap set to catch it. Barred from Women's Lecture for wearing bloomers: In a time when women's fashion was strictly regulated, one daring individual challenges societal norms but faces resistance in their quest for equality. Severn Tunnel Diver: Against all odds, a brave diver prevents disaster by successfully navigating the treacherous depths of the Severn Tunnel, ensuring its safety for future travelers. The Deserted Trench: A haunting reminder of lives saved as soldiers are prevented from falling into enemy hands during a fierce battle, leaving behind an eerie abandoned trench. The Sinking of the Scharnhorst at the Battle of North: Courageous naval forces prevent further destruction as they sink an enemy warship during a pivotal battle, turning the tide in favor of their allies. Advert for Carbolic smoke ball 1892: An innovative invention promises to prevent illness and protect against harmful substances through its revolutionary smoke ball technology - an advertisement ahead of its time. A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Traveler's Note-Book (litho): Unforeseen circumstances lead to an unexpected encounter with nature's formidable predator; however, quick thinking and resourcefulness prevent tragedy from striking. The War in South Africa (litho): Amidst turmoil and conflict on foreign soil, courageous individuals work tirelessly to prevent further bloodshed and bring about peace in war-torn South Africa. Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports: With unwavering determination and stringent measures put in place, Britain fights against cholera outbreaks at its ports - preventing disease transmission that could have claimed countless lives. Revolution at Panama.