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SOS message from Titanic
A wireless message received by the Russian steamer Birma from the Titanic about five minutes after Titanic struck the iceberg that sank her

Alexandra Palace, north London, England. The original 1873 building dramatically burnt down, only 16 days after it had opened. It was quickly rebuilt and re-opened in 1875

Alexandra Palace, north London, England. The original 1873 building dramatically burnt down, only 16 days after it had opened. It was quickly rebuilt and re-opened in 1875

Greyhound Training
Dogs at the Greyhound Training School, Queensdown Estate, Westgate-on-sea, are trained to get out of the traps as quickly as possible

ALEXANDRA PALACE
Alexandra Palace, north London, England. The original 1873 building dramatically burnt down, only 16 days after it had opened. It was quickly rebuilt and re-opened in 1875. Date: 1875

Shakespeare - Henry V - Pistol: Pish for thee, Iceland dog! circa 1830

Women packing dynamite cartridges, 1888. Explosives factory at, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy
538432 Women packing dynamite cartridges, 1888. Explosives factory at, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy. From La Nature, Paris, 1888. Engraving

Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy, 1888
538429 Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy, 1888. From La Nature, Paris, 1888

The Moss Gear Company of Birmingham
The Moss Gear Company finds its origins, in Aston Manor, Birmingham, in 1910. Those engineers who established the company were not named Moss, but Duckitt

Republican Troops attacking the Alcazar, Toledo; Spanish Civ
Photograph showing a unit of Republican troops attacking the Alcazar at Toledo during the Spanish Civil War, 1936. At the beginning of the Spanish Civil War

The Barrack Stores of the Alcazar, Toledo; Spanish Civil War
Photograph showing the ruined barrack stores of the Alcazar at Toledo after the 70 day siege during the Spanish Civil War, 1936

Cartoon, Disenchantment, WW1
Cartoon, Disenchantment. The old ones are no fun, they die too quickly, muses a German U-boat commander. Date: 1916

Avia S-199 Sakeen 112. T
Avia S-199 Sakeen 112.T (msn 782358), at the Israeli Air Force Museum, Hatzerim AFB, Israel. The Avia S-199 was produced by Avia after the war

It was just as if the wind had whistled by. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492389 It was just as if the wind had whistled by. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, How Six Men Got On In The World. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

"They rode off quickly"from "Viola"(colour litho)
2792273 " They rode off quickly" from " Viola" (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

A nursery jazz band (b / w photo)
3651741 A nursery jazz band (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A nursery jazz band)

"Tom was quickly rewarded by a plentiful supply of bananas"(engraving)
2781247 " Tom was quickly rewarded by a plentiful supply of bananas" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Two women chat about men Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy doing multiplication Date: 20th century

Advert, Cannon Towels -- absorb quickly, wear well, cost less. 1926

Poster, You can help to build me a plane, WW2. You can learn quickly and you will be working to win. Ask at any employment exchange for advice and full details. A job is waiting for you. 1940s

"His fingers moved quickly, and soon the boat appeared to be ready"(engraving)
2813318 " His fingers moved quickly, and soon the boat appeared to be ready" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " His fingers moved quickly)

Falstaff promising to marry Dame quickly (engraving)
2785716 Falstaff promising to marry Dame quickly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff promising to marry Dame quickly)

The travelled "so quickly that their hair whistled in the wind"(litho)
3655555 The travelled " so quickly that their hair whistled in the wind" (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mangrullo
Two soldiers stand watch atop a mangrullo, overlooking a military camp. A mangrullo is a rustic observation tower constructed quickly to watch over large flat areas. Date: 1867

"The coastguards were quickly on the spot"(engraving)
2813300 " The coastguards were quickly on the spot" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Quickly the end of the pier is filled with little fellows, who rapidly divest themselves of their clothing"
5215459 " Quickly the end of the pier is filled with little fellows, who rapidly divest themselves of their clothing" (b/w photo) by American Photographer

There was an Old Person of Ickley, who could not abide to ride quickly (litho)
966315 There was an Old Person of Ickley, who could not abide to ride quickly (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Ickley)

Rotatory fast printing press by Hippolyte Auguste Marinoni

Waving to Engineer Date: 1947

SINGER SEWING IN PACIFIC
Natives of the Caroline Islands quickly get to grips with their Singer sewing machine Date: circa 1900

Children Cape Cornwall
A boy and a girl dodge waves on the slipway at Cape Cornwall, Lands End, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Ha penny Bridge, Dublin City, Co Dublin, Ireland

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) running on savanna, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Pearl oyster fishing on the island of Ceylon, 19th century. Freediving, the men, usually naked, carried a heavy skandalopetra, a rounded stone tied on a rope to the boat

Sponge fishing on the coast of Syria, 19th century. Freediving, the men, usually naked, carried a heavy skandalopetra, a rounded stone tied on a rope to the boat

Amedeo Modigliani Beatrice Portrait de BA atrice Hastings
Amedeo Modigliani: Beatrice (Portrait de Beatrice Hastings), Amedeo Modigliani, 1916, Oil on canvas with newsprint, A British poet and journalist, Beatrice Hastings moved to Paris in 1914

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Embroiderers Les Brodeuses
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Embroiderers (Les Brodeuses), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1902, Oil on canvas, These women are embroidering a tapestry

Signboard schoolmaster childrens page 1516 mixed technique
Signboard of a schoolmaster (childrens page), 1516, mixed technique on spruce, 55.3 x 65.5 cm, Not marked, but dated in the text box: Whoever likes to learn the world [...] dubiously write and read

It Was Just As If The Wind Had Whistled By. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, How Six Men Got On In The World

Mrs Quickly Has Sir John Falstaff Arrested In Henry Iv, Part 2 By William Shakespeare. Drawn And Etched By George Cruikshank. From The Illustrated Library Shakspeare, Published London 1890

Times Square In Midtown Manhattan Illuminated At Night

Car Traveling Down The Motorway With Light Trails, Blurred Motion

Ski Joring Race

Cheetah (Acinonix jubatus) walking on rocks, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Dr Slade the spirit medium
The trial of Henry Slade, the medium who was said to communicate with spirits by a slate board. Top sketch shows Mr G. Leis, counsel for the Prosecution and bottom image shows Professor E

Romantic greetings card with secret message - Turn me quickly round and round, and my message will be found. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Puppy Tails. Thoughtful Bill the bloodhound tells a little white puppy that it is bad manners to eat too quickly, and then to sit on the empty plate. Date: 1912

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"Quickly: A Journey Through Time and Triumphs" SOS message from Titanic: In the face of disaster, every second counted as the distress call echoed through the vast ocean, pleading for help quickly. Alexandra Palace: From its grand opening in 1873, this iconic London venue has hosted countless events, where time seemed to fly by quickly amidst laughter and applause. Greyhound Training: Swift as a greyhound's stride, these majestic creatures are trained to race swiftly towards victory on the tracks. Shakespeare - Henry V: With stirring speeches like "Once more unto the breach, " Shakespeare reminds us how quickly courage can ignite hearts and lead armies into battle. The Moss Gear Company of Birmingham: Known for their precision engineering, this company's gears meshed seamlessly together, allowing machinery to operate smoothly and efficiently at lightning speed. Republican Troops attacking the Alcazar, Toledo; Spanish Civil War: Amidst chaos and conflict, soldiers moved swiftly with determination as they fought bravely against opposing forces during this historic battle. The Barrack Stores of the Alcazar, Toledo; Spanish Civil War: Supplies were distributed urgently within these stores to support troops defending their stronghold against relentless attacks during Spain's civil war. Cartoon Disenchantment WW1: This satirical cartoon captured how time flew by too quickly for those caught in World War I's turmoil—a poignant reminder of lives forever changed in an instant. In a world where moments pass fleetingly like sand slipping through our fingers or seconds ticking away on a clock face—time waits for no one. Whether it be sending out an SOS from aboard a sinking ship or witnessing history unfold within Alexandra Palace’s walls—the urgency is palpable when we need things done rapidly. From training swift greyhounds to inspiring troops charging into battle à la Henry V—speed becomes synonymous with triumph.