Tossing Collection

Braemar Gathering, tossing the caber
Scene at the annual Braemar Gathering, showing McIntosh of Partick tossing the caber. Braemar in Scotland holds an annual Highland Games Gathering on the first Saturday in September

As a pancake
Front cover showing a young French woman with short red hair, revealing pinny and rolled stockings, tossing a pancake! 1927

Success: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Success - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. ~ Bill Gates

A view of a village pancake race in action. February 1951 P005030

Tossing the pancake, Shrove Tuesday, Westminster School
Tossing the pancake on Shrove Tuesday at Westminster School, London. 19th century

Chef Frank Boggie of the Albany Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, almost met his match when he cooked up Shrove Tuesday pancakes. Workman Willie Duffy reconed anything Frank could do, he could do better

Tossing for Innings, 19th century (1912). Artist: Henry Dixon
Tossing for Innings, 19th century (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Picture No. 12479529
Kingfisher - catching fish - Norfolk, UK Date:

El Pelele, (The Straw Manikin), 1791-1792, (c1934). Artist: Francisco Goya
El Pelele, (The Straw Manikin), 1791-1792, (c1934). Four young women laugh and play, blanket-tossing a doll or manikin. The blanket-tossing of a doll is used here by Goya as a clear allegory of

The Rival Captains, 1906. Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke of Towton (1860-1938) and Harry Meyer Archibald Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery (1882-1974)

Tossing the caber at the Highland games, Scotland, 1936. Artist: Fox
Tossing the caber at the Highland games, Scotland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Heads or tails! (colour litho)
2819121 Heads or tails! (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heads or tails! Satire on the Boer War)

Memorial services for a fisherman lost at sea, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial services for a fisherman lost at sea. The fishermans widow is tossing a bunch of flowers into the sea

The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving)
1053465 The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Boat Race)

Cup-tossing (engraving)
979351 Cup-tossing (engraving) by Crowley, Nicholas Joseph (1813-57) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup-tossing. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

The Coster Boy and Girl Tossing the Pieman (engraving)
559889 The Coster Boy and Girl Tossing the Pieman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coster Boy and Girl Tossing the Pieman)

Heads or Tails! The Boer: - "If its tails its for you
XZO116050 Heads or Tails! The Boer:- " If its tails its for you!", front cover of Le Petit Journal, 24 December 1899 (coloured engraving) by Damblans

Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose -- a satirical comment on the rivalry between Disraeli (left) and Gladstone (right) over the electoral reform question

A Way of Telling the Future, engraved by Mlle. Formentin, 1824-27 (litho)
STC89225 A Way of Telling the Future, engraved by Mlle. Formentin, 1824-27 (litho) by Grevedon, Henri (1776-1860) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Naked cook tossing the letters spelling L Album in a frying pan (colour litho)
6031076 Naked cook tossing the letters spelling L Album in a frying pan (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Spanish Joke, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)
2966789 A Spanish Joke, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte (1768 A- 1844)

Making pancakes, illustration from Le Petit Journal
CHT237191 Making pancakes, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 26th February 1911 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hundredth Anniversary of the Northern Meeting at Inverness, Scotland (engraving)
1041585 The Hundredth Anniversary of the Northern Meeting at Inverness, Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Scout magazine Special Football Number
Front cover of The Scout magazine, " The Only Official Weekly Organ of the Boy Scouts" featuring a picture of two footballers

Tossing the Pancake (engraving)
2781257 Tossing the Pancake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tossing the Pancake. Illustration for Chatterbox (1896).); © Look and Learn

Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law (coloured engraving)
559094 Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law (coloured engraving) by Hasenpflug, Carl Georg Adolph (1802-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collegians giving a lift to a limb of the law)

The Dublin Metropolitan Hurling Club (engraving)
1616560 The Dublin Metropolitan Hurling Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dublin Metropolitan Hurling Club)

Mining Operations (engraving)
5221741 Mining Operations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining Operations)

A rhinocerus hunt (chromolitho)
968725 A rhinocerus hunt (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rhinocerus hunt)

Cover of Le Petit Journal, 24 December 1899 (coloured engraving)
960258 Cover of Le Petit Journal, 24 December 1899 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Le Petit Journal, 24 December 1899)

The Inverness Gathering, tossing the Caber (b / w photo)
3091585 The Inverness Gathering, tossing the Caber (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inverness Gathering, tossing the Caber)

Tossing the Pancake at Westminster School (engraving)
1609838 Tossing the Pancake at Westminster School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tossing the Pancake at Westminster School)

Shrovetide, tossing the Pancake (engraving)
1620198 Shrovetide, tossing the Pancake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrovetide, tossing the Pancake)

The Scottish Gathering at Stamford Bridge, tossing the Caber (engraving)
1037792 The Scottish Gathering at Stamford Bridge, tossing the Caber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scottish Gathering at Stamford Bridge)

The Coster Boy and Girl Tossing the Pieman (engraving)
6006180 The Coster Boy and Girl Tossing the Pieman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coster Boy and Girl Tossing the Pieman)

Sketches of a Stockmans Life in Australia (engraving)
1614496 Sketches of a Stockmans Life in Australia (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Stockmans Life in Australia)

Tiger-Shooting in India (engraving)
1626211 Tiger-Shooting in India (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiger-Shooting in India)

Pancake tossing at Westminster School, the Victor receiving his Guinea (b / w photo)
3091588 Pancake tossing at Westminster School, the Victor receiving his Guinea (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pancake tossing at Westminster School)

The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) training somewhere in England. Picture shows them having some fun, during rare down time at the camp site

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson shows how its done on Shrove Tuesday as tosses a pancake at the Quality Inn Hotel at Old Trafford. 17th February 1999

Bedworth pancake race. 23rd February 1982

Ready to race... Moorend High School pupils had to wait until their timetables could allow space for them to celebrate Shrove Tuesday properly - with a fancy dress pancake race

Kay Harvey celebrates Shrove Tuesday in traditional style - by tossing a pancake. 19th February 1985

Shrove Tuesday: Hotelier Philip Artingstall breaking his own world Record with 266 Pacake Flips in 2 minutes. 25th February 1990 P29173

Pancake Day in Cardiff A pancake race organised by the St Agnes Women Fellowship in aid of Congo Relief was held at Bertram Street, Roath, Cardiff. Picture shows the finish of the over 40s race

Traditional Pastimes The Olney Pancake Race Febuary 1956 The ladies start the race

Traditional Pastimes The Olney Pancake Race Febuary 1956 The ladies start the race

Model seen here in a chef hats making pancake mix, Tuesday 1st March 1960

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"Tossing: From Cabers to Pancakes, the Art of Throwing with Precision and Skill" In the heart of Scotland's Braemar Gathering, athletes gather to showcase their strength and agility by tossing the caber. With muscles rippling and determination in their eyes, they hoist the mighty wooden pole high above their heads before launching it forward, hoping for a perfect toss that will impress both judges and spectators alike. Success is not just measured by distance but also by technique. As these brave competitors demonstrate their prowess in this ancient Highland tradition, they inspire us all to embrace challenges head-on with unwavering determination. Like them, we too can conquer any obstacle if we have faith in our abilities. Just as pancakes sizzle on a hot griddle during Shrove Tuesday at Westminster School, students eagerly participate in pancake races. With spatulas poised and hearts racing, they skillfully flip pancakes mid-air while sprinting towards victory. This thrilling spectacle reminds us that sometimes success requires taking risks and embracing spontaneity. Tossing for innings was once an integral part of cricket matches during the 19th century. Players would compete fiercely for control over who would bat or bowl first. The intensity of these moments captured beautifully by artist Henry Dixon transports us back to a time when every toss held immense significance. Even beyond sports arenas, tossing holds its own unique charm. Chef Frank Boggie from Glasgow's Albany Hotel expertly flips ingredients into pans with precision and flair as he creates culinary masterpieces that tantalize taste buds and ignite passion for gastronomy. Intriguingly enough, even coins are subject to being tossed – heads or tails determining fate itself. This simple act symbolizes life's unpredictable nature where decisions hang delicately between two possibilities – reminding us that sometimes destiny lies within our grasp. Yet amidst all this excitement surrounding tossing activities lies a cautionary tale - one involving an angry cow and a tragic accident.