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COAL MINE / PENITENT
A penitent, so named because his clothing resembled that of religious orders, rids the air of explosive gas by setting fire to it. A dangerous task, that often ended unhappily

Severn Tunnel Diver
The brave diver Alexander Lambert descending the shaft into the flooded tunnel. In Fleuss diving gear, he closed the headwall door and prevented further flooding

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For Evermore
The Caption is For evermore. Ground facilities for the fly boys was the responsibiiity of the RAF Regiment. The Prime Ministers message on the back is We shall continue steadfast in faith

Infantrymen of the U. S. Mars Task Force - 1944
Infantrymen of the U.S. Mars Task Force unit attack Japanese troops in the Burma Road Sector, 80 miles north of Lashio

LUMBERJACKS 1930S
Two lumberjacks set about the daunting task of breaking up a huge felled tree with their axes. Date: 1930s

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, after Gustave Moreau, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIR226576 Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, after Gustave Moreau, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Berchere, Narcisse (1819-91); 55x45 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris

Duties of a large bombers crew by G. H. Davis
The duties of a large bombers crew of seven during the Second World War. Every man has a special task allotted to him. Showing a 27-ton heavy bomber over its target in Germany. Date: 1942

Luther Translates Bible
Martin Luther gathers scholars around him to complete the great task of translating the Bible into German Date: circa 1530

Showgirls Changing Room
No doubt the envy of all his friends, this page boy has the important task of delivering messages and cards backstage, where most are prohibited from entering - hope he knocked!

Cartoon, Excelsior! (Suffragist as Sisyphus)
Cartoon, Excelsior! A Suffragette depicted as Sisyphus pushing the large boulder of Womens Suffrage up the Parliament Hill

Lekythos, detail of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 700-480 BC (ceramic)
473377 Lekythos, detail of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 700-480 BC (ceramic) by Greek School; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Adnan Rachmat

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, Careless Talk
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. Hush Hush! Said the typist, I work on a secret Government task. Unseen and unheard these office girls show by keeping it dark

Return From The Fields
A portrait sketch of a farmer carrying a basket, alongside his wife who has a large sack on her back, having accomplished their task in the fields. Date: circa 1901

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1A undergoing an engine change
Royal Air Force - A Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1A of No.3 Squadron undergoing an engine change in the field, under the cover of an inflatable hide, during Exercise Heath Fir in Germany

Uncrossing the Crosses on a Hot + Bun
A contraption for removing the cross on a hot cross bun left over from Easter. Date: 1922

Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196767 Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

In harness across the ice, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho)
IL283071 In harness across the ice, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939); Private Collection

Rich Fare, Lloyd George as the Giant Lloyd-Gorgibuster, 1909 (litho)
KDC397324 Rich Fare, Lloyd George as the Giant Lloyd-Gorgibuster, 1909 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Bull and Lloyd George with the 1909 Budget, 1909 (litho)
KDC397325 John Bull and Lloyd George with the 1909 Budget, 1909 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heracles on his 11th labor, taking golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides guarded by the serpent Ladon
6340171 Heracles on his 11th labor, taking golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides guarded by the serpent Ladon by Sasso

An April Fool, n. d. Creator: Philip William May
An April Fool, n.d

A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas)
CH441598 A Peaceful Art, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 127x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

A Naval Officers Experience in Big Game Shooting in India (engraving)
1056589 A Naval Officers Experience in Big Game Shooting in India (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Convict Life at Wormwood Scrubs Prison (engraving)
1046671 Convict Life at Wormwood Scrubs Prison (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convict Life at Wormwood Scrubs Prison)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Convoy
The Caption is In Convoy. The convoy system for the merchant ships bringing in vital supples was introduced to counter the German U Boat attacks

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - All quiet on the Home Front
The Caption is All quiet on the Home Front. This derives from All Quiet along the Potomac tonight, a song written during the American Civil War, and repeated in WW1 with Eric Maria Remorques book

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - and NO matches
The Caption is ??? and NO matches. The Natzi wearing a saucepan on his head is confronted across a broken wooden fence by two boys, one with a make-shift bayonet and the other with a Union flag

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - We have no Coupons
The long Caption blames the patches on the lack of clothing coupons but says what does that matter - to loyal pals like me and you

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Night, Forces
The Caption is Good Night Forces. This is a play on the closing words of BBC Forces Radio which broadcast to the BEF. It began in 1940 and finished in 1944 well before this card was posted

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I know things ll be better soon
The Caption is Yes I know things ll be better soon. By this date the war is clearly near its end so the optimism is justified

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five Inches
The public was asked to restrict the depth of water in their baths to 5 inches (13cm) in order to limit the use of power resources

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - On Leave
This little lass looks as if she is going on holiday - she has an umbrella! Despite the war people still took breaks and this sort of postcard featured regularly in messages back home

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Morning, Nice Day
The Caption is Good morning! Nice day! The message on the back by the Prime Minister is We have to gain the Victory that is our task. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1943

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Egg
The caption is Good Egg. As the egg has not yet been opened let us hope so. A good egg is of course used to describe a reliable person

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll walk beside you
The postcard caption says I ll walk beside you - a reference to the love song written by Murray and Lockton in 1939. It was sung by Vera Lynn among many others

Leto, Neptune, a Grace and a Fury
Leto with her children Apollo and Artemis 6, one of the Graces 7, Neptune 8, and one of the Furies 9. Morfeo, Nettuno e delle Furie. From a vase in Aubin Louis Millins Peintures de Vases Antiques

Our Warriors Return, 1895 (w / c on paper)
PNP274171 Our Warriors Return, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Male nude, study for Hercules (sanguine chalk on paper)
PNH360423 Male nude, study for Hercules (sanguine chalk on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 26.7x39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Reconstructed CWGC Cemetery, Colne Valley, Ypres
The Cemetery faces a feature known as Colne Valley. It is on one of the marked walking routes around the Ypres battlefields

A Fine-Feathered Friend (w / c on paper)
487557 A Fine-Feathered Friend (w/c on paper) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); 54.3x37 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Arranging the Lilac, 1906 (oil on canvas)
656894 Arranging the Lilac, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Tayler, Albert Chevallier (1862-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arranging the Lilac. Albert Chevallier Tayler (1862-1925). Oil on canvas

21st Independent Para Coy Memorial, Oosterbeek
The 21st was commanded by Major B. A. B. Boy Wilson who, at the age of 45, was one of the oldest paras in the 1st AB Division

Castle Henkenshage, 502nd PIR HQ, Holland
The US 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment was given the Operation Market Garden task of capturing this position and completed the clearing of the area on 17 September 1944

Lloyd George and Bonar Law try to solve the Irish Question with the help of the Coalition
KDC400242 Lloyd George and Bonar Law try to solve the Irish Question with the help of the Coalition Government lever, October, 1920 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Herakles and Eurystheus, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438510 Herakles and Eurystheus, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

John Bull, depicted as a camel, is reluctant to carry the new tax burdens imposed by
KDC397323 John Bull, depicted as a camel, is reluctant to carry the new tax burdens imposed by Lloyd George in The Peoples Budget, frontispiece for Punch Magazine, June 30, 1909 (litho) by Sambourne

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"Embarking on a task as daunting as delving into the depths of a coal mine, one must possess unwavering determination and resilience. The penitent souls who brave these treacherous tunnels are true heroes, facing darkness to bring light to our homes. " "The Severn Tunnel Diver dives deep into the unknown, navigating through murky waters with unwavering courage. Their task is not for the faint-hearted but serves as a testament to human perseverance. " "In 1944, infantrymen of the U. S. Mars Task Force fought valiantly in World War II, their duty calling them to defend freedom at all costs. These brave soldiers exemplify strength and sacrifice in the face of adversity. " "A glimpse into history reveals a WW2 era comic postcard titled 'For Evermore, ' reminding us that even amidst war's chaos, humor can be found. It reminds us that laughter can lighten any burden when faced with challenging tasks. " "Lumberjacks from the 1930s took on an arduous task - taming nature's giants with their mighty axes. Their dedication and skill ensured warmth for countless families during harsh winters. " "Gustave Moreau's painting 'Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra' captures Hercules' Herculean task of slaying this mythical beast. It symbolizes how we must confront our own personal challenges head-on with bravery and determination. " "The duties of a large bomber's crew require seamless coordination and trust among its members. G. H Davis showcases their vital role in ensuring successful missions during times of conflict. " "When Martin Luther translated the Bible into German, he undertook an immense task that forever changed religious discourse by making it accessible to all individuals seeking spiritual enlightenment. " "In every showgirl changing room lies an atmosphere filled with anticipation before they grace stages worldwide; each performance represents hours upon hours of preparation for their artistic tasks ahead. " "Adnan Rachmat embodies passion and dedication in his task of creating captivating artworks that inspire and provoke thought.