Stuck In The Mud Collection

British First Division troops of the 5th Army in Italy are fighting in some of the most difficult country in Europe. In their push through the Apennine Mountains to Bologna and the Lombardy Plains

Riley Birdcage Sprite competing in the Great Weat Motor Club Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
Riley Birdcage Sprite. Reg. No CPO302. Entry No: 14. Great West M.C. Trial. Date: 20.3.38

Talbot 10 Sports of DH Perring competing in the Great Weat Motor Club Trial, 1938
Talbot 10 sports 1936 1185 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DPJ56. Event Entry No: 1. Driver: Perring, D.H. Place: Great West M.C. Trial. Date: 20.3.38

EA Beales Vauxhall 30-98 Velox 4 seater receiving a push during the Inter-Varsity Trial, 1930
Vauxhall 30-98 Velox 4 seater 1920 4398 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MC6239. Event Entry No: 54 Driver: Beale, E.A. Place: Inter-Varsity Trial. Date: 22.11.30

KHL Seatons Ford Model A saloon receiving a push in the Inter-Varsity Trial, 1930
Ford A Saloon Vehicle Reg. No. QQ9550. Event Entry No: 50 Driver: Seaton, K.H.L. QQ plates were issued to foreign visitors. Place: Inter-Varsity Trial. Date: 22.11.30

1929 Bugatti Type 40 open 4-seater Grand Sport taking part in the Inter-Varsity Trial, 1930
Bugatti Type 40 Open 4 seater Grand Sport 1929 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. UV5664. Event Entry No: 60. Place: Inter-Varsity Trial. Date: 22.11.30

Ploughing through mud, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Ploughing through mud, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Stuck in the mud, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Stuck in the mud, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Stuck in a bog, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Stuck in a bog, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Moose Feeding along Beaverdam Creek
Moose are primarily browsers feeding on the stems, bark, and leaves of trees and shrubs. They also consume grasses, sedges, and aquatic plants, especially in summer

Hercules and the Waggoner, illustration from Babys Own Aesop, engraved
KW308684 Hercules and the Waggoner, illustration from Babys Own Aesop, engraved and printed by Edmund Evans, London, published c.1920 (colour litho) by Crane

The Edenbridge and Oxted Show - 2 August 1960 After heavy rain many cars had to be pushed out of the mud to get home credit: John Topham / TopFoto

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"Stuck in the Mud: Tales of Triumph and Perseverance" In the world of motor racing, challenges are aplenty, and sometimes even the most skilled drivers find themselves stuck in the mud. Take a journey back to 1938 when Riley Birdcage Sprite and Talbot 10 Sports competed fiercely in the Great Weat Motor Club Trial. The artist Bill Brunell captured their determination as they battled through treacherous terrain. But it wasn't just these two cars facing adversity. In the Inter-Varsity Trial of 1930, EA Beales Vauxhall 30-98 Velox 4 seater and KHL Seatons Ford Model A saloon found themselves needing a push to overcome muddy obstacles. Their resilience showcased true sportsmanship amidst challenging conditions. Meanwhile, a Bugatti Type 40 open 4-seater Grand Sport fearlessly participated in the same trial, proving that even luxury vehicles were not exempt from getting mired down. These vintage automobiles may have been stuck momentarily but left an indelible mark on history with their valiant efforts. Traveling further back in time to c1924-c1925 Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), we witness Thomas A Glover's artistic depiction of vehicles plowing through mud along Bulawayo to Dett route. Whether it was being "stuck in the mud, " or finding oneself trapped in a bog, these images remind us that perseverance is key when faced with adverse circumstances. Not all tales of being "stuck" involve machines; sometimes nature has its own surprises too. Moose feeding along Beaverdam Creek reminds us that even majestic creatures can encounter unexpected hurdles while navigating their natural habitat. And finally, let's not forget Hercules and his struggle depicted by Babys Own Aesop illustrator - trapped waggoner seeking help from this mighty hero symbolizes our need for assistance during difficult times.