Saving Collection (#21)

Wreck of the Herefordshire on the Cadigan coast, trapping th
The wreck of the Herefordshire, seen here on the Cardigan coast. The old liner broke away from the tugs in stormy conditions, endangering her four crew

Lifeboat / Cromer / Norfolk
A lifeboat creates a huge splash as it is launched into the sea at Cromer, Norfolk

Liberty Bonds War Poster
A World War One poster urging people to buy Liberty Bonds to prevent the Germans attacking civilians

Whiff of Grapeshot
LE 13 VENDEMIAIRE, L AN IV He orders the guns to fire on the royalist rebels in the streets of Paris, thereby saving the National Convention and the republic

Football match, Horden, County Durham, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Football match, Horden, County Durham, 1963. A goalkeeper makes a save in this photograph commissioned by the National Coal Board (NCB)

The Countryman and the Serpent, 1870. Artist: Gauchard Brunier
The Countryman and the Serpent, 1870. The Farmer and the Viper. From The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London and NY, 1870]

Maiwand: Saving the Guns, 1883 (1906). Royal Horse Artillery fleeing from an Afghan attack at the Battle of Maiwand in 1880 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War

Safety First, 1925 (1934). Artist: Eric Gill
Safety First, 1925 (1934). From The Studio Volume 107.[The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1934]

St George and the Dragon, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

Pocahontas saves Captain Smiths life, 1607 (c1880). John Smith, a member of the Jamestown colony in Virginia, after being captured by Native Americans and brought before their chief, Powhatan

Sir William Watson (1858-1935), English poet, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Sir William Watson (1858-1935), English poet, 1904. Watson was popular in his time for the political content of his verse, hence this caricature, the inscription of which reads: William Watson

The present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life... c1796-1804, (1847). Artist: JW Giles
The present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life during an insurrection, c1796-1804, (1847). The Daoguang Emperor (1782-1850) protecting his father the Jiaqing Emperor

Prince William son of Henry I, endeavouring to save his sister Matilda after bing shipwrecked, 1792

Robinson Crusoe Saving His Goods out of the wreck of the Ship, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner

Robinson Crusoe Saves the Crew of a Ship on Fire at Sea, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner

Perseus and Andromeda, 17th century. Artist: Carle van Loo
Perseus and Andromeda, 17th century. The hero Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Perseus and Andromeda, 1620s. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Perseus and Andromeda, 1620s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Self-sacrifice of a French cuirassier, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd September 1900

Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Pan, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pan, 1615. Pan is the Greek god of nature who watches over shepherds and their flocks: paein means to pasture. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat

Ball of the Burning Men, 1393. (c1470). In 1393, Isabeau de Baviere organised a celebration of the marriage of one of her ladies-in-waiting

St George Fighting the Dragon or Perseus Delivering Andromeda, 1847. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
St George Fighting the Dragon or Perseus Delivering Andromeda, 1847. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Storm at the Sea, 1740s. Artist: Claude-Joseph Vernet
Storm at the Sea, 1740s. Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-1789). Found in the collection of the Museum of Western and Oriental Art, Kiev

St Nicholas, 19th century. The model for Santa Claus due to his reputation for secret gift-giving, St Nicholas (300-399) was Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor

Accident on the Marly-le-Roi rail line, France, 1891. Artist: F Meaulle
Accident on the Marly-le-Roi rail line, France, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 14th November 1891

A Foolish and a Betting Man and A Wise and a Better Man, 1852. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1852) on the folly and profligacy of smoking and betting contrasted with the wisdom and prudence of saving

The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. From the Gemaeldegallerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany

Augustinian canons and their St Bernard dogs rescuing a traveller, Switzerland
Augustinian canons and their St Bernard dogs from the hospice of Great St Bernard, Switzerland, rescuing a traveller collapsed in the snow. Founded by St Bernard of Menthon (923-1008)

Donald Iain Smith
Australian Views Photographers: Donald Iain Smith

A gallant rescue under fire, saving a pals life, WW1. 1914-1918

St Cybi lifeboat, Civil Service No. 9, a Barnett-class lifeboat, funded by the Civil Service lifeboat fund

Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts to Newlyn, Cornwall
Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts and their passengers to Newlyn, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Kicking the bucket to keep alive and well! 1914
Interestingly this artical was published on April fools day in The Sketch, 1914, you can come to your own conclusions! Latest primitive life-saving device invented by a German engineer

Statue of Edward Jenner - Vaccination Pioneer - Boulogne
Statue of Edward Jenner (1749-1823) - Vaccination Pioneer - Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Date: circa 1909

Queen Philippa interceding for the burghers of Calais
Queen Philippa interceding with her husband, Edward III, for the lives of the burghers of Calais. 1347

Winter cruise fashions for 1937
Fashions for cruising from Bradleys department store of Chepstow Place, London. In the centre is a dress of slub linen. The skirt is cut on trouser lines

WW1 poster, Commercial Italian Bank war loan
Poster, Commercial Italian Bank, war loan promising 5% interest. 1917

WW1 poster, Keep On Saving Food
Poster, Don t let up, Keep On Saving Food, United States Food Administration. circa 1918

WW1 poster, Don t stop saving food
Poster, Don t stop saving food, United States Food Administration. circa 1918

WW1 poster, Buy War Savings Stamps
Poster, Help him win by Saving and Serving, Buy War Savings Stamps. 1918

WW1 German poster, War Loans
German poster, 8th War Loan issue. circa 1918

The Husband and how to train it - carrying her bags
The Husband and how to train it. Dear Girls, once married, teach it economy by saving money otherwise wasted in cab fares, porters etc. Date: 1907

Spain. 19th century. Savings Bank. Madrid. Colored engraving
Spain. 19th century. Savings Bank. Madrid. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1876. Colored

Prince Edward rescuing his father at Battle of Evesham
King Henry IIIs life is saved by his son Prince Edward (later Edward I) during the Battle of Evesham on 4 August 1265. 1265

Rescue of Chimney Sweep
The dramatic rescue of a stuck chimney sweep at a factory in Lisieux. Date: 1898

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"Saving Lives: Tales of Heroism and Resilience" Grace Darling, a beacon of bravery, rowing with her father to rescue stranded sailors amidst treacherous waves. The Oval cricket ground witnesses not only thrilling matches but also moments where the sport unites to raise funds for noble causes, saving lives beyond the boundary. In times of scarcity during war, even pigs play their part in saving lives by becoming a vital source of food through an inspiring poster campaign. A Wessex helicopter defies gravity as it skillfully winches up a survivor from the unforgiving sea, showcasing the unwavering dedication of our brave rescuers. Corporal Joan Pearson's WW2 greetings card spreads hope and love among soldiers on distant battlefields, reminding them that they are never alone in their fight for freedom. RNLI lifeboat Arab II stands tall at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall - a symbol of courage and selflessness exhibited by its crew who risk everything to save those lost at sea since 1908. Postcard for the Budget League reminds us that every penny saved can make a difference when pooled together towards noble causes like saving lives or aiding communities in need. RNLI lifeboat Arab I rests proudly at Padstow quay; its history intertwined with countless tales of heroism spanning from 1883-1900 – proof that bravery knows no time limits. Behind sturdy doors lies a bank vault safeguarding not just wealth but also dreams and aspirations - investments made towards building brighter futures and securing loved ones' well-being. Appledore's lifeboat station serves as both sanctuary and launching point for courageous crewmen who navigate treacherous waters to save lives along Devon's unpredictable coastline. Glamour meets utility as a female model poses confidently beside her trusty Goblin Teasmade.