Taking Collection

Milkman and his Float
A milkman taking bottles from the crates on his float to deliver to someones doorstep

Workshop of a carpenter and joiner
The workshop of a carpenter and joiner, with various activities taking place

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, W. R. E. N. Salute
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. The image shows a British Royal Navy admiral taking a salute from a servicewomen of the Women's Royal Naval Service

NUREYEV, Rudolf. Russian dance and choreographer. Portrait of Nureyev taking a bow at the end of his performance

Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 taking off from Hatfield
Handley Page Victor B1, XA930, taking off from Hatfield on 14 July 1960 at 190, 000lb all-up weight assisted by de Havilland Spectre rockets. Date: 1960

Advert for Leica cameras 1934
Take a Leica it ll be worth it. The marvellous pictures you get with your Leica camera will be worth its price many, many times over

HMS Exeter arriving at Plymouth, Second World War, 1940
Photograph showing the arrival of the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Exeter at Plymouth Docks, February 1940. Exeter was returning to Britain for the first time since taking part in the Battle of the River

Princess Elizabeth - Attending the Trooping of the Colour
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) (1926-2022) - Attending the Trooping of the Colour - Taking the Salute. Date: circa 1952

B-25 Mitchell Bomber taking off from Hornet; Second World
Photograph showing an American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber taking off from the aircraft carrier Hornet on 18th April 1942

Felixstowe Beach Hut
Taking afternoon tea in a beach hut at Felixstowe, Suffolk, England

Harley Davidson 1915
An advertisement for Harley- Davidson, showing a soldier taking his lady friend for a ride

The Coldstream Guards taking over the Colour
circa 1910s

T T Photographer
9th June 1951: Don Price taking photos, with a Speed Graphic camera, of the TT race by standing on a Matchless 500 Twin motorcycle. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Alfa Romeo Tipo 158
One of the most successful racing cars ever produced, taking 47 wins from 54 races entered. Driven by great drivers Nino Farina, Juan- Manuel Fangio & Luigi Fagioli

Pishiobury Approved School, Hertfordshire
Aerial view of the Approved School at Pishiobury, near Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. A cricket match is taking place. Date: circa 1940s

Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll
The Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll Bridge, over the River Teign, Devon, England. Date: 1950s

BMW 1200GS Germany

W. G. Grace batting at Gravesend, 1913
Photograph of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915) batting in the Gravesend vs. Eltham cricket match, held at Gravesend cricket ground, 1913

Bonzos Latest: This Weeks Studdy
Famous dog, just after he had finally been christened with the name Bonzo. He appears with a swollen eye after fighting with a wasp

Teignmouth from Shaldon
Two glamorous young women and an old fisherman and his boat relaxing on River Beach, Shaldon, taking in the view over Teignmouth, Devon, England

Bowls
Old English Sports - Bowls taking place in a medaeval setting. Date: 1908

Saucy dancer, wearing only balloons - Following raid
Saucy dancer, wearing only balloons, following a police raid: " You can t pin anything on me!" Date: late 1930s

French maid taking a break and enjoying a cigarette before her next duty calls.... Date: 1910s

Tomando Mate - Argentina
Gaucho taking mate in Argentina. Tomando mate or " taking mate, " is a cultural practice, which refers literally to drinking a semi-bitter herbal infusion of crushed yerba mate leaves in

The Five ALLs - John Kay
Satirical cartoon by Scottish caricaturist John Kay (1742-1826) entitled The Five All s, depicting five characters and their interpretations of their reltion to All

Josephine Baker (1906-1975) French singer in her dressing room at Alexandra Palace before taking part in a BBC cabaret show called Cafe Continental

Girls on Donkeys 1920S
Three thoroughly modern girls in their swimming costumes, taking a ride on Wilfred and Squeak, two donkeys, on the beach at Ramsgate, Kent, England

Motor / Ferry Car
A ferry car taking people to and from Burgh Island off the Devon coastline

Jerusalem Taken
The army of Nebuchadnezzar II, ruler of Babylon, enters Jerusalem, sacking the city and taking the inhabitants into exile

Bluebell Railway
The locomotive Stepney taking on water at the Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Sussex, England

Coastal view of Funchal, Madeira with seaplane taking off
Coastal view of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal with seaplane taking off on the regular mainland service. Date: circa 1940s

Sailing Barge Match on the Thames, July 1864
Engraving of a sailing barge match on the Thames, from the Illustrated London News, 23rd July 1864. This match was hosted by the Prince of Wales Yacht Club over a course from Erith to the Chapman

Airship of Uranus
Airships of planet Uranus are powered by taking in air at the nose, compressing it and blasting it out at the rear. Maybe we on Earth could develop some such technology ?

Members of a Republican Militia; Spanish Civil War, 1936
Photograph showing two female members of a Republican militia unit taking a break on their march towards the frontline in the Guadarrama Mountains, 1936

Edward I removing the Stone of Scone
King Edward I of England removing the legendary " stone of destiny" from Scone in Scotland

The Greely Arctic Expedition at its farthest point North, 18
Engraving showing members of the American Meteorological Expedition of 1881-4 taking their position, with a sextant, at the farthest point North they reached. Led by Lt

Lake Windermere 1950S
Visitors to the English Lake District enjoy relaxing on benches on the banks of Lake Windermere, taking in the lovely scenery, including a tourist boat trip on the lake

Verdi / Rigoletto / Liebig2
La Scala, Milano, and a scene from the opera which was actually first performed at La Fenice, Venezia

Bridge Club Tournament
Well-dressed ladies and gentlemen taking part in a tournament at the new bridge club

Egan / Life in London / 1821
Tom & Jerry masquerading it among the Cadgers in the Black Slums, in the Holy Land (enjoying a beer in a low tavern)

George Washington Taking Command of the American Army at Cambridge, Mass. July 3rd 1775. Date: July 3rd 1775

London Stock Exchange
Business transactions taking place at the London Stock Exchange. Date: late 1960s

First world war air battle, by G. H. Davis
A colour illustration showing an air battle taking place in WWI

Police Officer and Dog
Metropolitan Police dog handler taking his dog out of a police van

Africa / Sudan Wars
The Cameron Highlanders taking the stockade at Atbara Date: 8th April 1898

Picture No. 10780619
Ethiopia - child surma: tribe of south west Ethiopia. Taking and drinking the blood of a cow Date:

WW II - Princess Elizabeth working as a mechanic
World War II - Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth 2nd training as a secoond subaltern in the ATS - working as a mechanic, taking out the plugs of a car

Santos-Dumont Demoiselle replica 9 : A flyable replica built by Personal Plane Services Ltd at Booker, for the 1965 film Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines

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"Capturing Moments of Movement: From soaring skies to historical arrivals, this collection showcases the essence of 'taking' in various forms. Witness the majestic Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 as it gracefully takes off from Hatfield, leaving behind a trail of awe and wonder. Delve into the past with HMS Exeter's triumphant arrival at Plymouth during the tumultuous Second World War in 1940, a symbol of resilience amidst chaos. The milkman and his float embody reliability as they take to the streets, delivering fresh dairy goodness to doorsteps every morning. In David Wright's masterpiece 'Off with the Old, On with the New, ' witness an artist's interpretation of embracing change as old traditions make way for new beginnings. Feel your heart race as you witness a B-25 Mitchell Bomber taking off from Hornet during another chapter of global conflict - a testament to courage and determination. Escape to Felixstowe Beach Hut where serenity meets simplicity; here is where one can truly take solace in nature's embrace. Step into the workshop of a skilled carpenter and joiner, witnessing their craftmanship firsthand - each stroke taken with precision and passion. Rev up your engines alongside Harley Davidson's iconic 1915 model - its timeless design still captivating hearts today. Travel back in time through an advert for Leica cameras from 1934; capturing moments has never been more enchanting or accessible. Uncover history through Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards that reveal political tensions long ago but remind us how far we've come since then. Marvel at Princess Elizabeth attending Trooping of the Colour, her poised presence taking center stage even before she ascended to become Queen Elizabeth II. Finally, pay homage to Rudolf Nureyev - his graceful leaps forever etched in our memories as he took ballet beyond boundaries. "