Rope Collection (page 17)

At The Sea Baths, The Ladies Bath Rope
A group portrait illustration which shows a row of eight women clinging onto a bath rope, with calm, relaxed facial expressions. Date: circa 1901

A Branch Gymnasium Date: 20th century

William Wallace rescuing a child at Cartland Craigs, Lanarkshire, Scotland Date: 13th century

Lifeboat rescue, and every soul was saved alive Date: circa 1890

Human sacrifices in the Country of the Bakutis
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Human sacrifices in the country of the Bakutis, near the Equator station. Chromolithography

Africa. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River
History of Africa. 19th century. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Workmen
An illustration which shows a procession of workmen crossing a crude platform which bridges an intimidating gap below. A man with a wheelbarrow filled with rubble leads the group, behind which

A Canal At Ghent
A painting using angular lines, showing a bend of a canal at Ghent, a port city in north west Belgium, with three workmen pulling a rope. Date: circa 1917

Industrial Dock
This painting shows a man with some rope, with some boats at a dock surrounded by industrial buildings. Stacks of timber are contained in one of the vessels. Date: circa 1915

The Peacemakers
This tempera painting shows a ransacked area, where some military men are holding a blonde haired woman captive, with the proprietor sat at the table with a rope around his neck. Date: circa 1918

Rope Loads Securely
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster highlights the importance of tying a load safely. Date: circa 1950

Car transported across the Lufira River, Lubumbashi, Congo
A car (an Austin) being transported by raft/rope ferry across the Lufira River, a tributary of the Lualaba River near Lubumbashi (Elisabethville, Elisabethstad)

A hiking party in Switzerland, roped together for safety. Date: circa 1910

Unusual period lifeboat davit block, discovered in a Southampton salvage yard. 18 inches

Football brothers, Frank and Fred Swift, on their boat
Famous football brothers, both goalkeepers, Frank Swift, Manchester City and Fred Swift, Bolton Wanderers, on their boat at Blackpool Date: 1946

Divers and Diving, The Reservoir Diving Suit Date: 1884

Cover design, Busy Brownies by George E Hobbs, 1910 Date: 1910

The Ducking Stool, Fordwich, Kent Date: 1909

Programme of Events on board RMS Queen Mary
Cover design, Programme of Events, 27 April 1953, on board Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary Date: 1953

Horse and cart making deliveries in a flooded street
The flood is in Watford and someone in an upper story of a house has a basket hanging on a rope and the baker in the horse and cart is putting things in it. Date: 1903

Boy church bell ringers, young campanologists Date: circa 1890s

Boys in Tug of War Date: 1907

EoN Olympia 460 (EoN Type 10), having the tow rope attached, prior to launch. (EoN - Elliott's of Newbury Date: circa 1979

Princes Albert Victor and George on HMS Bacchante
Princes Albert Victor and George crew on Royal Navy HMS Bacchante, learning rope splicing. Date: 1880

Diver at work in sea diving suit Date: 1880

Life on a North Sea trawler - two men on deck in raincoat, jacket, and flat caps, close to shore. Date: 1960s

Life on a North Sea trawler - aerial view onto the deck - man in raincoat and trilby hat, carrying a shopping bag. Date: 1960s

Underwater escapologist - a boy dives into a swimming pool to help a man untie himself from a chair. (1 of 3) Date: 1967

Parachute training in a hangar. Date: circa 1960s

Fire drill at Southwark headquarters. Date: 1896

London Fire Brigade - Southwark Headquarters 1896
Rescue drill at Southwark headquarters. Date: 1896

Man with bucket and rope ladder on a Christmas card
Man with a bucket and a rope ladder on a Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Santa Claus with a doll on a Christmas card
Santa Claus with a doll and a rope ladder on a Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

The Hanged Farmer, Mexico -- he had been hanged by soldiers. circa 1900s

Funerary Monument - Anchor. circa 1900s

Girls & dog with skipping rope - Silhouette depicting girls & dog with skipping rope. From The Book of Games published by Ward Lock. Date: 1920

Messrs Glasse and Elliott's Atlantic Telegraph Cable Works yard at East Greenwich, London. The 1, 250 tons of telegraphic cable being laid out in five coils to go on-board the H.M.S

Illustration of a dead wolf
Hand coloured. Illustration of a dead wolf which has been hung around the neck with a rope from a tree branch. It is dark and a full moon is visible.. Part of Box 365, Miscellaneous Part 1

How to Make it Hard for the Invader!
British Home Front are using a makeshift contraption to pinch a screwdriver making it impossible for the Germans to assemble an air-borne tank. Date: 1940

CARRIED ALOFT BY BALLOON
An Italian soldier gets entangled with a balloon's mooring rope, and is swept 300 metres into the air before falling to his death. Date: 1899

Fishermen on boats
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Ina Tänzer

Depiction of a legendary tale (colour woodcut)
GLS314155 Depiction of a legendary tale (colour woodcut) by Japanese School; 20.3x17.8 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Royal Galleries of Ostend
Gilbert Claes

Now for the Painter (rope) - passengers going on board, 1827 (w/c on paper)
495770 Now for the Painter (rope) - passengers going on board, 1827 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 174.3x223.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Cedars of Lebanon taken to construct the Temple in Jerusalem, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665487 Cedars of Lebanon taken to construct the Temple in Jerusalem, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Aerial view of anchored boats in the exotic lagoon, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Aerial view of anchored boats in the exotic blue lagoon, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

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"Unraveling the Tales of Rope: From Historic Harbors to Breathtaking Landscapes" The Ringers of Launcells Tower, Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915): A captivating painting that captures the essence of bell ringers and their trusty ropes, resonating with centuries-old traditions. Craster harbour, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe: As fishing boats sway gently in the harbor, sturdy ropes tie them securely to the docks - a testament to the unbreakable bond between seafarers and their vessels. Ireland, County Cork, Cobh. Harbor view and St. Colmans church: Amidst picturesque coastal scenery lies a bustling harbor where ropes connect ships from distant shores while echoing tales of trade and exploration. The Cutty Sark, an old Tea Clipper, Greenwich London England UK: Step aboard this majestic tea clipper where sailors once maneuvered intricate rigging systems using countless lengths - a testament to human ingenuity on high seas. Harbour Boscastle Cornwall Possibly 1902: In this vintage photograph frozen in time stands a quaint harbor adorned with colorful fishing boats held steadfast by ropes against crashing waves - an enduring symbol of resilience. Cable car Teleferico Do Rancho Camara de Lobos Madeira island Portugal: Ascend above breathtaking landscapes as cable cars glide along robust steel cables suspended high above rugged terrains - showcasing how rope connects us even amidst lofty heights. Waterskiing slalom course: Adrenaline rushes through every fiber as waterskiers navigate sharp turns around buoy markers tied together by taut ropes - a thrilling display of skill and precision on shimmering lakes or roaring rivers. Illustration Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson: Immerse yourself in whimsical illustrations depicting comical contraptions involving ropes that bring laughter while reminding us of the inventive ways we utilize this versatile tool.