Rain Collection (page 6)

Formula One World Championship
James Hunt (GBR) McLaren M26 started the race on slick tyres in wet conditions and struggled, but recovered somewhat later in the race to finish seventh

Belgian GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 05: Dan Gurney during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 05, 1962 in Nurburgring, Germany.

Belgian GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 05: Dan Gurney during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 05, 1962 in Nurburgring, Germany.

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Engraving depicting young women huddling under umbrellas during a rain storm
5308562 Engraving depicting young women huddling under umbrellas during a rain storm; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young women huddling under umbrellas during a rain storm)

'The Puntinha, Madeira, Jany 1st 1849. Taking a look at one's ship', 1849 (watercolour)
7295583 'The Puntinha, Madeira, Jany 1st 1849. Taking a look at one's ship', 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.7x17.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

Seascape with sailors sheltering from a rainstorm, mid 17th century (oil on panel)
7337738 Seascape with sailors sheltering from a rainstorm, mid 17th century (oil on panel) by Peeters, Bonaventura (1614-52); 33.2x45.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles
5308867 Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches)

Noah's Ark: Waiting for the rain (colour litho)
8639707 Noah's Ark: Waiting for the rain (colour litho) by Smith, Elmer Boyd (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for the rain)

Fisherman drying his back (litho)
8652189 Fisherman drying his back (litho) by Briggs, Ernest Edward (1866-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherman drying his back)

Precept and Example (litho)
8655411 Precept and Example (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Precept and Example, 1907)

How films are made: Rain (colour litho)
8660303 How films are made: Rain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rain. Rain is made by water sprinklers above)

Let Glasgow flourish (colour litho)
8655981 Let Glasgow flourish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let Glasgow flourish. Chimneys of Glasgow, Scotland in the rain)

And now I suppose you're going to tell me that the last one's gone
8663967 And now I suppose you're going to tell me that the last one's gone and there isn't another until next Thursday (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40)

Boy at the zoo riding a camel in the rain (b/w photo)
8625775 Boy at the zoo riding a camel in the rain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy at the zoo riding a camel in the rain)

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Briggate by night, Leeds (b/w photo)
8672657 Briggate by night, Leeds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Briggate by night, Leeds, Yorkshire)

March and April (chromolitho)
8677436 March and April (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: March and April, spring showers and Easter eggs)

Rain (colour litho)
8674324 Rain (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rain. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London (b/w photo)
8676162 A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London)

Women's cricket (b/w photo)
8664239 Women's cricket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Will there soon be ladies at Lord's? Women's team playing cricket)

Girl sheltering a calf from the rain (colour litho)
8664200 Girl sheltering a calf from the rain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sheltering a calf from the rain)

Crowd bustling to get on the train during a rush hour in the rain on the quay of a station in New York City, 1890
NWI4963111 Crowd bustling to get on the train during a rush hour in the rain on the quay of a station in New York City, 1890

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220674 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Man giving a piggyback to a lady in petticoats to cross a gutter after a thunderstorm in Paris
FLO4656914 Man giving a piggyback to a lady in petticoats to cross a gutter after a thunderstorm in Paris. The cobbled street is a river of filth

Lifestyle. Folding umbrellas. First commercial poster, France, 1715 (poster)
3434586 Lifestyle. Folding umbrellas. First commercial poster, France, 1715 (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Lifestyle. Folding umbrellas. First commercial poster, France, 1715.); Photo © CCI.

Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: the theatre and an equestrian statue on the square, 1900
LUX4795065 Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: the theatre and an equestrian statue on the square, 1900; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Geneve)

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter H as highlander. The soldiers from Scotland came to help the French army
DUV4201514 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter H as highlander. The soldiers from Scotland came to help the French army. Their military uniform consists of one kilt

Fashionable couple running in the rain. The gallant Mr de Boissec gives his coat and top hat to his lady
FLO4677421 Fashionable couple running in the rain. The gallant Mr de Boissec gives his coat and top hat to his lady, and carries her hat in his kerchief and her dog under his arm

Meteorite rain on Niagara waterfalls on the night of November 12-13, 1833
GIA4763654 Meteorite rain on Niagara waterfalls on the night of November 12-13, 1833.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meteorite rain on Niagara waterfalls on the night of November 12-13)

Engraving depicting a young women huddling under an umbrella during a rain storm
5308663 Engraving depicting a young women huddling under an umbrella during a rain storm; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young women huddling under an umbrella during a rain storm)

The painters Fearnley, Achenbach, Breslauer fishing in, 1839 (painting)
8833252 The painters Fearnley, Achenbach, Breslauer fishing in, 1839 (painting) by Fearnley, Thomas (1802-42); 20x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The rain falls... child (young man) sheltering under an umbrella on the street of a city swept by a heavy rain
PCT4274984 The rain falls... child (young man) sheltering under an umbrella on the street of a city swept by a heavy rain. Engraving 19th century.; (add.info.: The rain falls)

Celebre explorers - Chromo (chromolithography early 20th century) has the glory of British Protestant explorer
PCT4294283 Celebre explorers - Chromo (chromolithography early 20th century) has the glory of British Protestant explorer and missionary David Livingstone (1813-1873)

Letter P: Rain, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4216792 Letter P: Rain, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph); 12.5x9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A woman trying make her way through heavy rain
5307829 A woman trying make her way through heavy rain.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman trying make her way through heavy rain. Dated 19th century)

An engraving depicting a couple hailing a cab in London, 1886 (engraving)
5310982 An engraving depicting a couple hailing a cab in London, 1886 (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); (add.info)

Engraving depicting young women huddling under umbrellas during a rain storm
5308567 Engraving depicting young women huddling under umbrellas during a rain storm; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young women huddling under umbrellas during a rain storm)

A flood myth or deluge myth. Illustration of the 'Biblia Sacra', 1704 (engraving)
CUL4932058 A flood myth or deluge myth. Illustration of the 'Biblia Sacra', 1704 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546)

Tunisia, Sfax: The Teskia of the city. Original water distribution system from rainwater recovered in a reservoir
LUX4765632 Tunisia, Sfax: The Teskia of the city. Original water distribution system from rainwater recovered in a reservoir. Animated view with Tunisians recuperating water in a well

Empty reservoir behind the breakage dam at South Fork caused by the Johnstown flood in Pennsylvania, 1889
NWI4954256 Empty reservoir behind the breakage dam at South Fork caused by the Johnstown flood in Pennsylvania, 1889. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Frogs, toads and tadpoles. European tree frog, Hyla arborea, rattle-voiced tree frog, Auletris crepitans, edible frog
FLO4684940 Frogs, toads and tadpoles. European tree frog, Hyla arborea, rattle-voiced tree frog, Auletris crepitans, edible frog, Rana esculenta, shrinking frog, Pseudis paradoxa

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place de la Concorde, President of the Republic Emile Loubet
LUX4801006 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place de la Concorde, President of the Republic Emile Loubet and King of Italy Victor Emmanuel (Victor-Emmanuel) III, 1903; (add.info.: France)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: place jean Jaures in the rain, 1920
LUX4800571 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: place jean Jaures in the rain, 1920; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: place jean Jaures in the rain

The Legend of Saint Genevieve, 19th century (Stained-glass)
8617826 The Legend of Saint Genevieve, 19th century (Stained-glass); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Legend of Saint Genevieve)

Cartoon commenting on British weather conditions - snow in spring and rain in summer, 19th century
5308589 Cartoon commenting on British weather conditions - snow in spring and rain in summer, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on British weather conditions - snow in spring)

Illustration from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' 1655
5306283 Illustration from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' 1655.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a fisherman battling stormy weather conditions, 19th century
5309141 Engraving depicting a fisherman battling stormy weather conditions, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a fisherman battling stormy weather conditions)

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"Rain: A Symphony of Nature's Tears" Step into a world where raindrops dance upon the earth, creating an enchanting melody that soothes the soul. From the luxurious Reids Palace Hotel in Madeira to the comical illustrations of William Heath Robinson's "A Complete Wash-out, " rain takes center stage in various forms. Intriguingly, even legendary musicians like Prince have paid homage to rain during his iconic Super Bowl performance. Just as St Swithin and Dudley sought shelter at Maxims, it has been both a companion and an adversary throughout history. One cannot forget the resilience displayed by the brave marchers of The Jarrow March as they trudged through relentless downpours on their journey for justice. Their determination mirrored J. M. W Turner's captivating painting "Rain, Steam and Speed, " capturing nature's raw power with every brushstroke. Across continents, Childe Hassam immortalized rainy scenes in his masterpiece "Avenue in the Rain, " transporting us to a wet New York City street bustling with life. Matania's heartwarming illustration "Please, Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas?" reminds us that even amidst rainfall, joy can be found. From nostalgic photographs like Rain BB98_05778 and Rainy Street in Manchester to Hmong children seeking refuge under umbrellas in Vietnam's monsoon season – rain unites us all under its watery embrace. Even naval vessels like HMS KENT navigate stormy seas south of Isle of Wight while Type 23 frigate battles against nature’s fury. Through it all, rain remains a constant force shaping our lives and reminding us of our connection to this magnificent planet we call home. So let us revel in the beauty and power – whether it be cascading from dark clouds or gently tapping on windowpanes – for within its droplets lie stories waiting to be told.