Taking Collection (page 7)

At the Barber - hirsute monkeys popping in for a trim... Date: 1905

SNCASO SO-P1 Ferblantine 01, during assembly at the SNCASO factory in Vichy France. First flown in 1941, this glider was hidden when Vichy France was occupied by the Germans

A young English lad takes shelter in a barrel from the rain
A young English lad takes shelter in a barrel from the pouring rain - Somewhere in England'. Date: circa 1930s

Two Japanese women taking tea
Two Japanese women in traditional costume taking tea in a garden. Date: circa 1930

Kaiser Wilhelm II Visiting Children in a School 1907
German Emperor taking high tea with children at Highcliffe School, during his stay at Highcliffe Castle. Drawing showing the Emperor who presented them a six feet cake, decorated with German flags

Jingo the Zoo Elephant Goes to America 1903
Jingo a African elephant replacement to Jumbo at Zoological Society's Gardens (London Zoo). Children having a ride around Regent's Park

Scene from The Last Days of Pompeii, 1872
Scene from the play The Last Days of Pompeii, which was showing at the Queen's Theatre, London, in 1872. This image appears to show a dramatic death scene

Moroccan Nationalist Troops parading in Burgos; Spanish Civi
Photograph showing the Moroccan troops of General Franco's Army of Africa taking part in a parade in Burgos, at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, 1936. Date: 1936

Passagers On Board Dundee Steamer 1873
Departing from Wapping, London on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Londoners taking a holiday trip. Passagers sitting on the deck going on hoilday to Leith or Granton Pier for Edinburgh or change for

Bathing at Broadstairs 1857
Women taking a dip in the sea at Broadstairs, this was a cheaper destination to get to by train from London. Date: 1857

NATIONALISTS AT IRUN
Nationalists (falangists and monarchists who oppose the republican government) enter Irun after taking the town. Date: 1936

Women undergraduates of Lady Margaret Hall taking part in a hockey match. Date: 1920

TAKING UP THE REINS
A gentleman takes up the reins of his four-horse team - a more delicate operation than turning your key in your car's starter... Date: 1872

A crowd at a fair in Epping Forest. This ride is now known as the death slide which seems rather over dramatic looking at this Victorian lady taking a turn. Date: 1893

The Coronation Book of Henry I - a 12th century manuscript of St John's Gospel, said to have been used for the taking of the Coronation Oath from Henry I to Henry VIII

NURSE DEFIES DEATH
Death has come with the intention of taking away her patient, but the nurse defies him Date: circa 1916

HUNTING/BEAR/NELSON
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officer as a young boy, taking part in a bear hunt Date: 1758 - 1805

LORD NELSON/BEAR HUNT
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officer as a young boy, taking part in a bear hunt Date: 1758 - 1805

MASS OF THE DEAD
MESSE DES MORTS Taking the sacramental bread and wine at the Mass for the Dead Date: 1724

A woman taking a shower and having tea. Date: 1887

Gendarmes taking census forms to encampment of itinerant gipsies in their caravan
534363 Gendarmes taking census forms to encampment of itinerant gipsies in their caravan. Boy in foreground leads muzzled dancing bear. From Le Petit Journal Paris, May 1895

One print of triptych showing European merchants taking refreshment with Japanese
528539 One print of triptych showing European merchants taking refreshment with Japanese. In the background are ships in Yokohama harbour, Japan, 1861

Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848 (engraving)
3647666 Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storming of the Berlin armoury, Revolution of 1848)

Doves taking letter from girl by Flora White

Lady taking sweets/truffles/chocolates from tray by Flora White

Prise de la Roche Clermaud or Taking the rock Clermond
3116218 Prise de la Roche Clermaud or Taking the rock Clermond. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Learning to focus and making the exposure (coloured photo)
3642786 Learning to focus and making the exposure (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Learning to focus and making the exposure)

The mixture (colour litho)
3642792 The mixture (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mixture. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Coming down (colour litho)
2795423 Coming down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming down. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792) (colour litho)
2818316 The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792) (colour litho) by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792)

The Capture of the German trenches at Neuve Chapelle (litho)
STC311000 The Capture of the German trenches at Neuve Chapelle (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Neuve Chapelle and Artois)

Morgan le Fays treason, illustration from The romance of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table by Alfred W
STC398621 Morgan le Fays treason, illustration from The romance of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table by Alfred W

DDE-90027867
Canada, British Columbia near Kamloops, Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) female taking off Date: 26/08/2005

DDE-90024463
Double-masth Indian Elephant taking bath, Corbett National Park, India Date: 03/05/2005

DDE-90022196
Burchell's Zebra taking dirt bath, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

DDE-90022194
Burchell's Zebra taking dirt bath, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

DDE-90022193
Burchell's Zebra taking dirt bath, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

DDE-90020932
Inland Madagascar. Zebu taking bath in the red colored river Date: 05/07/2007

DDE-90020207
Spotted Jackal (Crocuta crocuta) taking rest, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Date: 19/08/2009

DDE-90019276
Botswana, Okavango Delta. Great White Egrets in flight over the Okavango. Date: 05/02/2009

The Siege of Montretout, 19th January 1871 (coloured engraving)
XIR211729 The Siege of Montretout, 19th January 1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Sketches of London from October 1901 (engraving)
585060 Sketches of London from October 1901 (engraving) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from October 1901: attacking Slaters Cupola)

Bears taking exercise (colour litho)
6011005 Bears taking exercise (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bears taking exercise)

Illustration for Persuasian by Jane Austen (colour litho)
6007313 Illustration for Persuasian by Jane Austen (colour litho) by Austen, John (1886-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Wentworth taking station)

Bill (aged 75) taking his bottle (b / w photo)
6010096 Bill (aged 75) taking his bottle (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill (aged 75) taking his bottle

Elisabeth of Bohemia stealing the Hungarian crown (colour litho)
STC308527 Elisabeth of Bohemia stealing the Hungarian crown (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elisabeth of Bohemia (1409-44)

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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. "