Spars Collection

Mountain hares (Lepus timidus) boxing in snow, Scotland, UK, December

Thatcher, Sidney Chun, splitting a spar - Marlborough
A thatcher, Sidney Chun (1903-1985), wears protective clothing, including a cricket shin pad, while splitting spars before thatching a roof at Marlborough - date: 1950s

St Elmo's fire appearing on the masts and spars of a sailing ship
5310223 St Elmo's fire appearing on the masts and spars of a sailing ship; (add.info.: Engraving depicting St Elmo's fire appearing on the masts and spars of a sailing ship)

Various beehives
5307418 Various beehives.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting various beehives. 1: Bell-shaped traditional straw skep. 2: Wildman's storied straw beehives)

The hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship, 1850
3330621 The hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait depicting the hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus), two males fighting. Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia

Samuel Cody, wooden components from aircraft
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Fascinating collection of original bamboo and other wing stanchions and aircraft spars used in a variety of Samuel Cody?s aircraft

Samuel Cody, bamboo components from aircraft
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Fascinating collection of original bamboo and other wing stanchions and aircraft spars used in a variety of Samuel Cody?s aircraft

Two male Black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) fighting and sparing over territory at a snow covered lek, Vasterbotten, Sweden. April

all the fishing fleet of slender spars Range at their moorings, veer with tide about, V Sackville-West (b / w photo)
6002106... all the fishing fleet of slender spars Range at their moorings, veer with tide about, V Sackville-West (b/w photo) by Burdekin

Lord George Hamiltons Reception of Members of Parliament at Portsmouth Dockyard, firing a Mine by Contact (engraving)
1056209 Lord George Hamiltons Reception of Members of Parliament at Portsmouth Dockyard, firing a Mine by Contact (engraving) by Nash

Ship (engraving)
3650041 Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship. Four masted ship of the most recent type)

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), two males, equally matched with mouths open in aggression. Out of focus King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony in background

Pere Davids deer (Elaphurus davidianus) two stags boxing amongst herd of hinds. Captive bred in reserve after reintroduction from Woburn Abbey, England, UK

WWII: COAST GUARD, c1945. Olivia Hooker and Aileen Cooke aboard the USS Neversail in Brooklyn, New York, during their training as members of the United States Coast Guard Womens Reserve (or SPARS)

World War II poster of a female Coast Guard Cadet and Uncle Sam
Vintage World War II poster featuring a female Coast Guard Cadet and Uncle Sam. It reads, Make a date with Uncle Sam, Enlist With Coast Guard SPARS

Spanish Ibex (Capra pyrenaica) two young, play-fighting on rocks in mountain habitat, Spain, January

Amundsens Gjoa expedition, 1906
Amundsens Gjoa expedition. Members of crew and others on deck of the ship Gjoa, commanded by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928, in foreground at left)

Spare body parts, conceptual artwork C016 / 7528
Spare body parts, conceptual computer artwork

Model boatbuilder
Model boat builder aholding up a finished example of his craft

Chinese Trading Junk
Chinese trading junk - notice the unusual way the sails are constructed fixed to an array of spars

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"Spars: A Tale of Battles and Strength" In the realm of history, they have witnessed remarkable moments. From the iron-willed leadership of Margaret Thatcher to the artistic finesse of Sidney Chun, these wooden components have played a pivotal role in shaping our world. Imagine Marlborough's battlefield, where mighty warriors split a spar with sheer force, symbolizing their unwavering determination. Just like mountain hares boxing in snow-covered Scotland, sparring becomes an instinctive dance for survival. Samuel Cody took flight to new heights using both wooden and bamboo components from aircraft. In Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works at Newcastle Upon Tyne, innovation thrived as spars transformed dreams into reality. Nature too has its own battles; Eastern grey kangaroos fiercely spar over dominance in Grampians National Park while black grouses fight for territory amidst Sweden's snowy lek. These creatures embody the spirit of resilience and competition. Beyond warfare and wildlife, even the fishing fleet finds solace within slender spars' embrace. As they moor together and sway with tides, unity prevails against nature's unpredictable whims - just as V Sackville-West eloquently captured in her timeless black-and-white photograph. And let us not forget Lord George Hamilton's grand reception at Portsmouth Dockyard where firing a mine by contact marked another chapter etched into history books. Spars connected ships that sailed across vast oceans carrying tales of exploration and conquest. Lastly, picture two equally matched Southern elephant seals locked in battle with mouths wide open – epitomizing strength personified through nature’s wonders. From political arenas to natural landscapes, from skies above to depths below – spars stand tall as witnesses to human tenacity and animal prowess alike. They remind us that sometimes it is through struggle that true strength emerges – whether it be on land or sea or even within ourselves.