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"Problems: From Silent Pleas to Overgrown Boxes" A hand dropping a note into the suggestion box, hoping for solutions amidst a sea of problems

Background imageProblems Collection: Turning a baby in its mothers womb so the head is presenting downwards before birth (engraving)

Turning a baby in its mothers womb so the head is presenting downwards before birth (engraving)
3097134 Turning a baby in its mothers womb so the head is presenting downwards before birth (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProblems Collection: River pollution and its problems, ILN January 1932

River pollution and its problems, ILN January 1932
Page from the Illustrated London News, 23rd January 1932, on The World of Science, River Pollution and its Problems, by W P Pycraft

Background imageProblems Collection: Nellie with her crutches (engraving)

Nellie with her crutches (engraving)
967823 Nellie with her crutches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nellie with her crutches)

Background imageProblems Collection: Housing problems in the East End of London with typical large families living in one room

Housing problems in the East End of London with typical large families living in one room. Date: 1919

Background imageProblems Collection: The Live Shell: Salisburys (right) administration resigned in January to be followed

The Live Shell: Salisburys (right) administration resigned in January to be followed
527704 The Live Shell: Salisburys (right) administration resigned in January to be followed in February by the third Gladstone (left) administration

Background imageProblems Collection: The Panic in the City - scene in Lombard Street on Friday (engraving)

The Panic in the City - scene in Lombard Street on Friday (engraving)
583640 The Panic in the City - scene in Lombard Street on Friday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProblems Collection: Lloyd George is prevented from resting by the difficulties caused by industrial unrest in

Lloyd George is prevented from resting by the difficulties caused by industrial unrest in
KDC400236 Lloyd George is prevented from resting by the difficulties caused by industrial unrest in Britain and additionally the problems of Ireland, October, 1919 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Background imageProblems Collection: There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint)

There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint)
CHT386053 There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageProblems Collection: At the Savoy (litho)

At the Savoy (litho)
2809898 At the Savoy (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Savoy. Illustration for London As Seen by Charles Dana Gibson (Charles Scribner)

Background imageProblems Collection: Man choosing a servant straight from the country (colour litho)

Man choosing a servant straight from the country (colour litho)
3641609 Man choosing a servant straight from the country (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man choosing a servant straight from the country)

Background imageProblems Collection: Nuisances of London, The Deluge (colour litho)

Nuisances of London, The Deluge (colour litho)
2818120 Nuisances of London, The Deluge (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuisances of London, The Deluge)

Background imageProblems Collection: Home Sweet Home, A Difference of Opinion (chromolitho)

Home Sweet Home, A Difference of Opinion (chromolitho)
2805178 Home Sweet Home, A Difference of Opinion (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Sweet Home, A Difference of Opinion)

Background imageProblems Collection: Ireland, an eviction (colour litho)

Ireland, an eviction (colour litho)
2797097 Ireland, an eviction (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ireland, an eviction)

Background imageProblems Collection: Some Famous Generals (colour litho)

Some Famous Generals (colour litho)
3104067 Some Famous Generals (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Famous Generals. Postcard, early 20th Century)

Background imageProblems Collection: Geological chart for Conversations with Little Geologists on the Six Days of Creation (colour litho)

Geological chart for Conversations with Little Geologists on the Six Days of Creation (colour litho)
3115202 Geological chart for Conversations with Little Geologists on the Six Days of Creation (colour litho) by English School

Background imageProblems Collection: Jedediah Buxton, who, without training, could solve the most difficult problems in arithmetic by

Jedediah Buxton, who, without training, could solve the most difficult problems in arithmetic by the strength of his
585843 Jedediah Buxton, who, without training, could solve the most difficult problems in arithmetic by the strength of his memory alone (engraving) by English School

Background imageProblems Collection: Dilemma, caricature from L Assiette au Beurre, 2 November

Dilemma, caricature from L Assiette au Beurre, 2 November
XIR418453 Dilemma, caricature from L Assiette au Beurre, 2 November, 1901 (colour litho) by Gottlob, Fernand Louis (1873-1935); Musee de La Presse, Paris

Background imageProblems Collection: Trials and tribulations of a painter of child portraits (engraving)

Trials and tribulations of a painter of child portraits (engraving)
5207290 Trials and tribulations of a painter of child portraits (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trials and tribulations of a painter of child portraits)

Background imageProblems Collection: Try sitting up for the milk a few nights! (colour litho)

Try sitting up for the milk a few nights! (colour litho)
3641655 Try sitting up for the milk a few nights! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Try sitting up for the milk a few nights)

Background imageProblems Collection: Effets comparatifs des revulsifs les plus usuels (colour litho)

Effets comparatifs des revulsifs les plus usuels (colour litho)
5210345 Effets comparatifs des revulsifs les plus usuels (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effets comparatifs des revulsifs les plus usuels)

Background imageProblems Collection: Despair and Isolation

Despair and Isolation
Colin Dixon

Background imageProblems Collection: Collapsing in Despair

Collapsing in Despair
Colin Dixon

Background imageProblems Collection: Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves

Irene Greaves, wife of one-time golden soccer golden boy Jimmy Greaves, is praying that her private hell may soon be over

Background imageProblems Collection: New tricycle - Mr George King, of Clarendon Street, Hull

New tricycle - Mr George King, of Clarendon Street, Hull, has a full time job in the city centre cleaning the Corporation Telephone Department kiosks

Background imageProblems Collection: Weir W-2

Weir W-2, at RAF Hendon on 19 July 1951. G. & J. Weir of Cathcart in Glasgow were an established engineering company, founded in 1871, which built aircraft during the First World War

Background imageProblems Collection: Airspeed AS. 5 Courier G-ADAY

Airspeed AS. 5 Courier G-ADAY
Airspeed AS.5 Courier G-ADAY (msn 27), of Portsmouth Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation (PSIOWA). Due to persistent maintenance problems with the retractable undercarriage

Background imageProblems Collection: Curtiss XP-55 Ascender 42-78847

Curtiss XP-55 Ascender 42-78847 3rd prototype. Experimental swept wing-canard interceptor. Stability and control problems were never fully resolved. Date: circa 1970

Background imageProblems Collection: General Airborne XCG-16A 44-76193

General Airborne XCG-16A 44-76193 at Clinton County Field, Wilmington, OH.. Designed by Hawley Bowlus and Albert Criz, the sole General Airborne Transport Co

Background imageProblems Collection: Armstrong Whitworth AW. 55 Apollo VX224

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 55 Apollo VX224
Armstrong Whitworth AW.55 Apollo VX224 (G-AMCH, not carried) of the Empire Test Pilot School, at Farnborough. The ETPS had the Apollo for only nine months, during which it only flew 20 hours

Background imageProblems Collection: SECAN SUC-10 Courlis F-BEVZ

SECAN SUC-10 Courlis F-BEVZ, at Le Bourget for the 1961 Paris Air Show. The Courlis was produced by SECAN ( Societe dEtudes et de Construction Aeronavales)

Background imageProblems Collection: Schutte-Lanz S. L. 1 rigid airship

Schutte-Lanz S. L. 1 rigid airship
Schutte-Lanz SL.1 rigid airship, designed and Built by the Schutte-Lanz company, set-up by Johann Schutte and Karl Lanz. The SL.1 was Built largely from wood with a geodesic framework

Background imageProblems Collection: Julius Caesar receiving tribute

Julius Caesar receiving tribute from the British people (Britons) who were conquered by his army in 50BC at Deal in Kent. From " Aunt Charlottes Stories of English History for the Little

Background imageProblems Collection: Worried Looking Man With Glasses At Desk Clutching Papers Bills Debt Concern Money Pencil

Worried Looking Man With Glasses At Desk Clutching Papers Bills Debt Concern Money Pencil
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Worried Looking Man With Glasses At Desk Clutching Papers Bills Debt Concern Money Pencil

Background imageProblems Collection: Couple At A Desk With Check Books Papers Balance Books & Inkwell The Woman Wearing A

Couple At A Desk With Check Books Papers Balance Books & Inkwell The Woman Wearing A
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Couple At A Desk With Check Books Papers Balance Books & Inkwell The Woman Wearing A Print Dress With White Trim At The Neck Has Hand On The Mans Sholder

Background imageProblems Collection: Couple Working On Budget At Desk Woman Sitting On Arm Of Chair Man With Pencil Writing On

Couple Working On Budget At Desk Woman Sitting On Arm Of Chair Man With Pencil Writing On
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Couple Working On Budget At Desk Woman Sitting On Arm Of Chair Man With Pencil Writing On Papers Serious Worried Expression Office Business

Background imageProblems Collection: Disapproving man discovering another proposing to a lady

Disapproving man discovering another proposing to a lady
A profoundly disapproving man objecting to the intentions of a military officer who is down on one knee proposing to a shocked-looking lady. The gardener in the background looks maliciously amused

Background imageProblems Collection: Outraged

Outraged
It is difficult to know who is the more outraged here - the gentleman with the beard, the servant, or the group of people at this social gathering

Background imageProblems Collection: August - Regatta

August - Regatta
A lively regatta on a river in August, with spectator in grandstands, rowers in a tangle, drinking, smoking, people firing cannon and patriotic flags fluttering everywhere

Background imageProblems Collection: BADLY SMOKING CHIMNEY

BADLY SMOKING CHIMNEY
Beginning fires for the winter - something wrong with the chimney: a blocked chimney pours smoke back into the room causing people to cough and choke Date: circa 1850

Background imageProblems Collection: MISTRESS AND SERVANTS

MISTRESS AND SERVANTS
The mistress of the house is dismayed by the aggravations, tribulations, vexations and irritations caused by her servants... Date: 1849

Background imageProblems Collection: THE CAT DID IT

THE CAT DID IT
The cat did it ! The cats are to blame for every breakage... Date: 1849

Background imageProblems Collection: LEAK DISTURBS FAMILY

LEAK DISTURBS FAMILY
Family disturbed by water leaking from upstairs Date: C.1860



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"Problems: From Silent Pleas to Overgrown Boxes" A hand dropping a note into the suggestion box, hoping for solutions amidst a sea of problems. The fog at Liverpool Street, shrouding the city in an eerie atmosphere, mirroring the challenges we face daily. New Tredegar Colliery in Rhymney Valley, South Wales - a symbol of both prosperity and struggle in the mining industry's history. An advertisement from 1897 promoting ENOs SALTS as a remedy for various ailments - a reminder that they have existed throughout time. A depressed woman leaning her head onto her arm, slouched in despair, burdened by depression and stress. An overgrown telephone box standing neglected in England - a relic of communication troubles faced by society today. A cartoon depicting an elderly woman experiencing pins and needles pain in her raised foot - highlighting physical discomforts that can add to life's difficulties. A broken-down classic American car from the 50s found on Havana streets serves as a metaphor for setbacks encountered on our journey through life. Enos Fruit Salts offering relief from digestive issues since its inception - reminding us that even small they are be alleviated with simple solutions. The sails made famous by "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " representing obstacles faced during treacherous voyages across uncharted waters. September brings Cockney Sportsmen together; their camaraderie transcends any troubles they may individually face. The Blackburn Firebrand TF IV taking flight in 1942 showcases human ingenuity triumphing over adversity during wartime. In this world filled with diverse challenges, let us remember that every problem holds within it an opportunity for growth and resilience.