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Highbury Truant School, London - Tailoring Class
A tailoring class at the London School Boards Highbury Truant School. Some boys are using sewing machines. Date: early 1900s

National Childrens Home, Harpenden - Laundry Work
Some of the older girls engaged in ironing and folding in the laundry at the National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Date: Date unknown

Five patients on the Winter Garden steps Quex Park VAD Hospi
Five patients are standing on the steps of the Winter Garden at Quex Park. The Winter Garden was a large conservatory which stood between the drawing room of Quex House

Patient in Bed 29 Quex Park VAD Hospital
Photograph of a patient (name unkown) in Bed 29 in C Ward at Quex Park VAD Hospital during the First World War. The man has suffered a severe wound to his right hand or arm

Christmas 1918 in Hospital Mess at Quex
A group of patients and staff, together with the three Powell-Cotton daughters are gathered in the Hospital Mess in the Winter Garden at Quex Park VAD Hospital pn Christmas Day 1918

Armistics Day 1918 Patients and Staff at Quex Park
Patients and Staff of the Quex Park VAD Hospital on Armistice Day 1918. They are gathered in front of Quex House. With them are Major PHG Powell-Cotton and his wife Hannah

B Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital. This ward was located in one of the galleries of the Powell-Cotton Museum (currently Gallery 2 (2014)

Sewing Room at National Childrens Home, Harpenden, Herts
Girls in the sewing room at the National Childrens Home, Harpenden. Some sew by hand, others use sewing machines

Some leading players in Revue Folies Bergere at the French Casino New York, 1934 - the Manginis, Olympie Bradna, Desty, Delson and Juan, Gloria Gilbert and The Lime Trio Date: 1934

Patterns - Some resembling ice crystals
Hand coloured. A collection of patterns that seem to have been painted directly onto the slide in blue, perhaps from a stencil.. Part of Box 365, Miscellaneous Part 1, Boswell collection

India - Jains and Marawarris on the Promenade, Calcutta
Black and white. A crowd of Indian men and boys, mostly wearing white, walking/standing on a dirt road. Some of these men are wearing distinctive flat hats.. Part of India Box, Boswell Collection

Some Mud Bronze study of WWI Tommy standing in mud
Some Mud. A bronze study of a First World War Tommy standing very dejectedly in a sea of mud, c. 1915. English School

Some heat. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Some war this with no post. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Some bath. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Seat of the Sorrowful - the Homeless in London
Some of Londons homeless spending the night on the citys public benches. Date: 1909

Hospital block at NCH Childrens Home Alverstoke, Hampshire
An exterior view of the hospital block at the Alverstoke National Childrens Home. Some of the staff, inmates and visitors are sitting outside. Date: circa 1912

Gymnasium Lord Mayor Treolars Home, Alton, Hampshire
Inmates exercising in the gymnasium at Lord Mayor Treolar Cripples Home and College, Alton. Some have crutches laid on the floor next to them. Date: Date unknown

Horbury House of Mercy, Wakefield - Church Embroidery Room
Church embroidery room at the Horbury House of Mercy, a home for penitent fallen women such as unmarried pregnant girls. Some of the inmates are engaged in embroidery. Date: Date unknown

Bootmakers Workshop, St Martins Home, Pyrford, Surrey
Some of the residents in the boot-making workshop of the St Martins Orthopaedic Hospital And Special School, Pyrford, near Woking, Surrey

Some of the first American-made bombs to arrive in the UK, c.November 1942

Some flying impressions at Brooklands June 1910
Some flying impressions at Brooklands, June 1910. Date: 1910

Some steam-jet motors. Hargrave Slide 34

Some of the early birds who learned to fly under the tutelage of the Wright brothers at the memorial for the pioneer flyers trained at Wright Brothers Field. 19 August 1940

How to fly by the aid of wings on bicycles
For some time past Frenchmen have been experimenting how to fly by the aid of wings on bicycles. Some having met with little or no success

Sin Taung village - Kalaw - SinTaung (sin =elephant, taung = mountain). A Gurka village - Walk to station to take the down train to Sintaung to eat picnic lunch and then await return train

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"Memories of Adventure: A Glimpse into the Training Ship HMS Conway" Step back in time and join us on a journey through history as we uncover some captivating moments from the renowned Training Ship HMS Conway. Captured by EyeUbiquitous_20108750, one photograph transports us to an era where young cadets stood proudly in front of the majestic R34 airship. Their faces filled with determination, these crew members were destined for greatness. Amidst vibrant blooms of rhododendron macabeanum and tulipa clusiana lady jane, nature's beauty intertwined with their training grounds. The white subject tulip symbolized purity and grace, mirroring the aspirations that bloomed within each sailor's heart. Venturing deeper into this maritime tale, we discover the hidden secrets beneath the surface - walking along the keel of R34 itself. This unique perspective offers a glimpse into both strength and vulnerability; a reminder that even grand vessels have their inner workings. In contrast to these towering structures, Euphorbia characias wulfenii thrived alongside pachycereus marginatus cacti - resilient plants echoing the spirit of those who called this ship home. Just like these spiky guardians, they faced challenges head-on while navigating uncharted waters. Leaving home was no easy feat for these brave souls; yet it was necessary to embark on their noble mission. Men at Yarrow Military Hospital bid farewell to loved ones as they prepared themselves mentally and physically for what lay ahead. Returning full circle, another snapshot reveals some familiar faces standing before R34 once more - perhaps capturing cherished memories or celebrating milestones achieved during their time aboard this legendary vessel. As our journey comes to an end, let us not forget ornithogalum arabicum - aptly named Star of Bethlehem - shining brightly amidst all odds. It serves as a poignant reminder that hope and camaraderie were the guiding stars that illuminated these sailors' paths.