Rope Collection (page 3)

Lobster pots, Normandy, France

Houdini and Rope C1920
He examines a rope on which his life may depend

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving)
5996958 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

Little Women - Professor Bhaer entertains the children
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Professor Bhaer from Berlin entertains the children (Tina and Kitty) during Jos visit to New York. 1880

G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton
JHL390978 G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton, Plymouth, 16th September, 1922 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour litho)
1219505 Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Capt. Oates and two of the ponies on the Terra Nova, from Scott
STC255085 Capt. Oates and two of the ponies on the Terra Nova, from Scotts Last Expedition (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Natalia Simongulashvili ( NATALIORION )

Brtitish Army soldiers of the Royal Engineers undertake a bomb disposal at St James Park, London Picture shows: Sappers excavating the land for the 1000 lb bomb believed to be embedded between 20 to

Southend F. C training for cup tie. 29th January 1921. Captain Arthur Whalley skipping
Southend F.C training for cup tie. 29th January 1921. Captain Arthur Whalley skipping

17th century Rope Maker
Two cordwainers - rope makers - wind the twisted fibres. Date: 17th century

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Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast, Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge

Vignette illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- An early and interesting type of signal. Date: 1935

Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, on a stormy day with a rough sea and a ship drifting dangerously near to the rocks. The castle ruins can be seen in the top right. Date: circa 1832

French boy scout rock climbing
French boy scout on a rock climbing activity

Firefighters receiving knots instruction

Boats at Fishermans Pier, Palm Beach, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean, Central America

LEATHER MANUFACTURE, c1918. Workers scraping hides at the Alexander Brothers Leather Company plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photographed c1918

Metropolitan Police launch on the River Thames
A Metropolitan Police launch on the River Thames, with Tower Bridge in the background

Damiatenbrug, Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands
Damiatenbrug (Damiate Bridge), Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands. Date: circa 1910s

Snow scene outside a house on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Womens Trade Union
circa 1913: Suffragettes carrying the banner of the Womens Trade Union League of New York on a Labour Day Parade through the city. (Photo by Paul Thompson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

WOMENs FASHION, 1877. French fashion plate from Journal des Demoiselles, 1877

SPANISH SETTLER, 1852. An early Spanish settler in California: American, engraving, 1852

Woman sliding down a zip-line, Storms River, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Military Firemen - Turkish
Turkish Military Firemen in their uniforms

Blondin Audience Ledger
A fascinating unused page from a ledger to record the ticket sales and money accrued from a performance of the legendary tightrop walker Charles Blondin The Hero of Niagara

Robbery in Paris Home
An audacious robbery: gold and jewellery worth 110, 000 francs are stolen from a Paris home. The robbers get in through a hole in the ceiling!

Swingbridge, Motu Falls, Motu, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

A climber abseiling from a cliff in the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia, North Wales
A climber makes a free-hanging abseil from a steep cliff in the Ogwen Valley, near Tryfan and Snowdon, Snowdonia, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

A climber lowers off a very overhanging cave climb on the cliffs above Bielsa, Spanish Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain

Domestic Cattle, Aberdeen Angus heifer, halter training by being tied to gate, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, november

Great Britain - Union Flag with modern Britannia and Lion
Great Britain - Union Flag with a modern Britannia and more traditional Lion. Date: 1906

M. C. Lester, Waterboat Point, Paradise Bay
Photographer: Thomas Wyatt Bagshawe (1901-1976). Expedition: British Expedition to Graham Land 1920-22. Date: 1921. Lester digs at a pile of snow with an ice-axe

Cowboys & horses in silhouette at dawn on ranch, British Columbia, Canada

Paris Church, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek, Roosdaal, Belgium, Statue. Pensive Christ. 1500-1550. (sculpture)
7419668 Paris Church, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek, Roosdaal, Belgium, Statue. Pensive Christ. 1500-1550. (sculpture); (add.info.: Beeld Christus op de koude steen, 1500-1550); © Paul Maeyaert

The struggle between Labour and Capital
5616091 The struggle between Labour and Capital; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the struggle between Labour and Capital. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1860); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Arch of London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost of 1814. Two watermen whose boat has crashed into a groin are
FLO5000499 Arch of London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost of 1814. Two watermen whose boat has crashed into a groin are pulled to safety by rope

Shrunken head from Ecuador
CH4627 Shrunken head from Ecuador; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Candidate being initiated into the First Degree in Freemasonry (engraving)
8673095 Candidate being initiated into the First Degree in Freemasonry (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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A moveable anchor vehicle used in farming
3732425 A moveable anchor vehicle used in farming; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a moveable anchor vehicle for use at one end of a field to act as a pulley block for rope to which a plough is)

A plough for steam ploughing equipment
3732412 A plough for steam ploughing equipment; (add.info.: Illustration of a plough for steam ploughing equipment. The plough being fixed to a rope and able to make a furrow travelling backwards)

Chinese rope makers, Qing Dynasty. Workers twisting and weaving rope from bamboo on a horizontal frame
FLO4590295 Chinese rope makers, Qing Dynasty. Workers twisting and weaving rope from bamboo on a horizontal frame. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Turkish fabric and food merchants, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3566817 Turkish fabric and food merchants, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Turkey 1890 ca. Photographer: Albert;Boyacioglu, Herman); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A sailor and cabin boy binding a large rope to the boat, 1850
3359935 A sailor and cabin boy binding a large rope to the boat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor and cabin boy binding a large rope to the boat)

The manufacture of rope, 1845
3479084 The manufacture of rope, 1845; (add.info.: The manufacture of rope: here rope is being spun from heckled hemp carried round the spinner's waist)

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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.