Pulling Collection

Horses pulling the plough
Two heavy horses, pull a farmers plough through a newly cut cornfield. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Ferry Crossing on the River Wansbeck at North Seaton, Ashington, Northumberland, 11th February 1930. Pictured, Ferryman Robert Wheatley, who has been working the crossing for 55 years

Shire horse team during Ploughing Match
A team of white Shire horses competing in a ploughing match. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Liverpool Docks
The Princes Half-tide Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, showing a steam ship pulling an industrial barge

Six owl bellringers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Painting by Hs Power, artillery and horses at Ypres, WW1
Painting by the Australian war artist Harold Septimus Power (1877-1971), showing artillery going into action before the Battle of Ypres

Victorian scrap - dentist pulling a tooth. late 19th century

Metropolitan Police officer on traffic duty
A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Edward Ridout of Chelsea Police Station, on traffic duty. He is standing by a zebra crossing to help a little boy across the road

Haulier and assistant, Baldwins Level, South Wales
A haulier and his assistant, with a pit pony pulling a truck, at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, near Pontypool, South Wales

Christmas scene with Santa Claus and yule log. There are rabbit musicians, geese pulling the log, a pudding, a boars head, and people carrying flaming torches. 19th century

Shire horse pulling a hay wagon
A heavy working horse pulls a high hay wagon along a country lane. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

People salmon netting at Bideford, Devon
Four people standing in the water salmon netting at Bideford, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Non-Stop Scotsman
11th May 1928: The 150 ton LNER Pacific class locomotive Flying Scotsman, pulling the train of the same name, leaving Kings Cross Station in London on its first non-stop run to Edinburgh

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

Painting by Hs Power, War, WW1
Painting entitled War by the Australian war artist Harold Septimus Power (1877-1971), showing soldiers on horseback, pulling heavy artillery across a field

Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-1680?). Artist: Claude Lorrain
Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-c1680?). Aeneas, hero of Troy, son of Anchises and Aphrodite (Venus)

In the Old Belfry -- bellringers in action. 1893

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. The death of Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Left, figure pulling arrow from eye and then being cut down by Norman knight

British soldiers rescuing horse from ditch, Flanders, WW1
British soldiers trying to rescue a horse which has fallen into a ditch, blown by the force from a bursting shell, on the road to Reutel, Flanders, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Pulling a field gun stuck in mud, Western Front, WW1
Men pulling and jacking a field gun stuck in the mud during bad weather on the Western Front in Flanders during the First World War. They are trying to get it into a new position for firing

Businessman with luggage on travelator at Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Littlehampton Pier
At Littlehampton Pier (which is complete with windmill and lighthouse), a steam tugboat brings a large sailing ship safely into port. Date: circa 1910s

Horse-Drawn Narrow Boat
A horse on the tow path of the Oxford Canal at Napton, Warwickshire, England. It is pulling a narrow pleasure boat full of holidaying students. Date: early 1960s

DOG. Jack russell terrier pulling on border collies tail
JD-22308 DOG. Jack russell terrier pulling on border collies tail John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The Old Man and the Sea
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to The Old Man and the Sea - a novella by Ernest Hemingway, written in Cuba in 1951. The story focuses on Santiago

Shire horses and cart on Marazion beach, Cornwall
Two white shire horses pulling a cart along Marazion beach in Cornwall, with St Michaels Mount in the background

Heavy horses pull a Timber Wagon uphill. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

Driving Siberian huskies, Karelia, Finland, Scandinavia, Europe

Dymchurch Light Railway
A locomotive on the The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway (a miniature railway), Kent, England, pulling out of a station

Oktoberfest at Munich, Germany
Scene at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, with horses pulling a decorated dray past the tower of the Lowenbrau Brewery

Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, North America

Immovable - 2 young boys fail to get a beach donkey to move
Immovable - two young boys fail to get a beach donkey to move! As stubborn as a mule... Date: 1907

Rolls Royce Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Rolls Royce Limited, The Best Car In The World, the image showcases a yellow model of the car, from the front, pulling up to the entrance of a grand venue

Pulling the Hops - Hop Pickers - West Malling, Kent. Date: 1938

Dunstanborough Castle - The Lilburn Tower (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214627 Dunstanborough Castle - The Lilburn Tower (pencil & w/c on paper) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 51.4x37.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Arthur Draws the Sword from the Stone, 1911. Artist: Walter Crane
Arthur Draws the Sword form the Stone, 1911. The young Arthur pulls the sword from the stone to become King of England. Frontispiece of Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert

Early Washing Machine
circa 1860: An early labour-saving machine for clothes washing, comprising a water barrel, water boiler, agitator and mangle. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Magician pulling rabbit out of hat
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Hands of magician performing magic trick, pulling rabbit out of top hat. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Tetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Tetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years

The Brighton Mail on Christmas Day, 1836 (1905). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Brighton Mail on Christmas Day, 1836 (1905). From The Connoisseur (January 1905)

Sydney Sunrise at Waverton
Sydney, Australia

Truckers
21st July 1951: A British Road Services truck pulls out of the Bermondsey depot as it sets out on a night run. Trunker is slang for long-distance lorry driver

Saunders Roe A1; jet flying boat is towed to Westminster
Looking down on the lower Thames Reaches as the Saunders Roe A1 jet flying boat is towed to Westminster and moored off the South Bank. (Photo by Edward Miller/Getty Images)

Picture No. 10859047
Dogs - St. Bernard female with three puppies in cart Date:

Dutch canal and tow-path, 1800s
Dog-cart with fresh vegetables and people towing a barge along a Dutch canal, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HOUS2A-00129
Pair of horses pulling a plow - calendar illustration for the month of March. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Buell XB-12S Lightning (Cafe Racer)

The Flying Scotsman, pulling out of Kings Cross
The Flying Scotsman pulling out of Kings Cross station at the start of its 392 mile non-stop to Edinburgh. The journey took just under eight hours in 1933

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"Strength and Unity: The Art of Pulling" Witness the timeless bond between man and beast as horses pull the plough, cultivating the land with unwavering determination. A majestic sight unfolds at the Ploughing Match, where a team of powerful Shire horses effortlessly navigate through the fields, showcasing their strength and skill. Amidst the bustling Liverpool Docks, witness horses working tirelessly to transport goods, embodying an era when pulling was not just a task but a way of life. Hs Power's poignant painting captures the essence of war as artillery is pulled by courageous horses amidst the harrowing landscape of Ypres during World War I. Marvel at the grace and might of a Shire horse as it pulls a hay wagon through picturesque countryside scenes, reminding us of simpler times and hardworking traditions. In bustling city streets, Metropolitan Police officers rely on teamwork as they direct traffic with precision - exemplifying how pulling together ensures smooth operations in our daily lives. Step back in time with a Victorian scrap depicting an unconventional dental procedure; cringe-worthy yet fascinating to see dentists "pulling" teeth before modern techniques emerged. Suspense hangs in the air as a mouse is held away from its impending doom on a mousetrap – illustrating that sometimes survival depends on knowing when to resist temptation's pull. Immerse yourself in festive cheer with Santa Claus delivering gifts alongside a crackling yule log - symbolizing how love and joy can pull people closer during Christmas celebrations. Hs Power's evocative artwork portrays war-torn landscapes during World War I; highlighting how nations were pulled into conflict while also reflecting humanity's resilience amid chaos. People gather along Bideford’s shores for salmon netting – witnessing firsthand nature’s incredible force being harnessed by individuals united in their pursuit for sustenance.