Trouble Collection

The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William Hogarth
The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). A man with a chain and padlock round his neck, carrying a " load of mischief" : a woman holding a glass of gin rides on his back

ENGLAND: SOCCER MATCH, 1966
Dave Mackay (left) of Tottenham Hotspur confronts Billy Bremner of Leeds United during a game, 20th August 1966. Referee Norman Burtenshaw blows his whistle to intervene

Joseph Grimaldi Clown
JOSEPH GRIMALDI 1778 - 1837 As a clown in the pantomime of Mother Goose. " Sir, I ll just trouble you with a line"

Aud Johansen and Cardew Robinson in Maurice Elveys Fun at St Fannys (1954)

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty locked in mortal combat at the Reichenbach Falls. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur

Detachment of The Black Watch in Dundee, Scotland
Threatening encounters between rioters and the police in Dundee, Scotland, brought a large detachment of The Black Watch to the city

1903-Trouble; 1930-Reliability: The Motor cars wonderful ad
Six photographs illustrating the development of the motor car over a period of 27 years starting with the old Siddeley of 1903 next to its latest descendant of the time

Cymbeline - title page - Iachimo emerges from the trunk as Imogen sleeps. 1862

Fighting in the Marrowbone area of Belfast
Fighting in the so-called Marrowbone district of Belfast - an encounter between Sinn Feiners on the left, in Glenpark Street, and loyalist Orangemen in Louisa Street

Rue du Noyer, Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium
Rue du Noyer, Schaerbeek (Schaarbeek) district, Brussels, Belgium. Someone on the right is experiencing car trouble. Date: circa 1910

A problem of income - couple trying to balance the books
A problem of income. Grenville and Sue Collins trying to balance the books as they await the Mary Evans Picture Library Royalty Statement...! Date: circa 1910s

The benefits of taking the water at Bad Wildungen, Germany
Comic illustration of the wonderful benefits to a ladys urinary tract (!) having taken the water at Bad Wildungen - a German therapeutic spa Town with springs that bring forth water containing iron

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini overpowers Eugene Pallette in Terror Island, 1920

KING KONG, 1933. Starring Fay Wray

WALES: FLOOD, 1607. Woodcut from the title page of Lamentable newes out of Monmouthshire in Wales, an English news-book of 1607

Comic postcard, Flowers in the park Date: 20th century

The Trouble in the Balkan States (litho)
1601064 The Trouble in the Balkan States (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in the Balkan States)

RAILROAD COLLISION, 1896. The collision of two trains at Crush, Texas, 15 September 1896

Film still of the The Three Stooges. American comedians
THREE STOOGES: FILM STILL. Film still of the The Three Stooges. American comedians

Ireland, Belfast, Ulster, unionist

SHIPWRECK, 1878. The sailing ship A. S. Davis running ashore eight miles south of Cape Henry, Virginia
SHIPWRECK, 1878. The sailing ship A.S. Davis running ashore eight miles south of Cape Henry, Virginia, 23 October 1878. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Constable in Trouble
A constable, confronted by a mob of roughs in the East End of London, blows his whistle for reinforcements

ASCOT 1895
Privileged racegoers in the Enclosure before the race for the Ascot Gold Cup : police are on hand in case of trouble

Lifeboat to Sail Ship
Lifeboat going to the aid of a sailing ship in trouble

The Lifeboat Men. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1966. Date: 1966

Ramsgate lifeboat men on board stranded ship
Ramsgate lifeboat men with passengers on board a ship caught on the Goodwin Sands. Date: 19th century

WALES: FLOOD, 1607. Woodcut from the title page of Lamentable newes out of Monmouthshire in Wales, an English news-book of 1607

Sir John Oglander
SIR JOHN OGLANDER deputy-governor of the Isle of Wight, whose royalist sympathies and loyalty to Charles I got him into trouble with the Commonwealth. Date: 1585 - 1655

EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE, 1759. The lighthouse at Eddystone, England, rebuilt by John Smeaton in 1759. Line engraving, French, 19th century

RAILROAD ACCIDENT, 1871. Scene at Bangor, Maine, after a passenger train on the Maine Central Railroad broke through a bridge as it entered the city, 9 August 1871

DOUBLE DUEL. Line engraving, 19th century

Sir Philip Gibbs - 1
SIR PHILIP GIBBS Journalist whose outspoken reporting from the front in WW1 got him into trouble: first journalist to interview the Pope. War historian. Date: 1877 - 1962

A scene from 'Tom Brown's Schooldays'
5307717 A scene from 'Tom Brown's Schooldays'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from 'Tom Brown's Schooldays')

An advertisement for Tamar Indien Grillon a refreshing fruit lozenge to relieve constipation and other gastric
5311141 An advertisement for Tamar Indien Grillon a refreshing fruit lozenge to relieve constipation and other gastric and intestinal troubles

Rioting in Belfast, Ireland in 1886
3083186 Rioting in Belfast, Ireland in 1886.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Tom and Jacob Doodle-Calf, the village simpleton
2604885 Tom and Jacob Doodle-Calf, the village simpleton.; (add.info.: Tom and Jacob Doodle-Calf, the village simpleton, caught by the wheelwright)

English FA Cup match Blackpool 2 v Manchester City 1 Trouble in the crowd, as police look on January 1984 MF13-13-018

Rebecca Riots in South Wales against toll gate charges
Rebecca Riots in South Wales against excessive toll gate charges - many of the rioters were men dressed as women. Date: 1843

The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi)
L Dorado. The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi) (1835-1908) causing trouble for a (representation of) the Chinese Emperor. Date: 1900

The Hoolivan, enables police to maintain radio contact with all officers inside and outside the ground and to be linked with the CCTV cameras in and around the stadium. September 1985

Sunderland 0-0 Newcastle, Division Two match held at Roker Park. Fans invaded the pitch during the game. 13th May 1990

Aston Villa v Rangers match at Villa Park, which was later abandoned after a pitch invasion. 9th October 1976

Uncles Troubles, with William Pardoe, a musical absurdity. circa 1917

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King Alfred burns the cakes
King Alfred in the Neatherd's cottage, burning the cakes Date: 9th century

Thunderstorm
An etching of some muscular horses, travelling a country road during a violent thunderstorm. The middle horse is rearing, causing some trouble for the man leading him. Date: circa 1921

Waving not Drowning, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper, 1763
Wilkes and Liberty, riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper Date: 1763

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"Trouble: A Tale of Triumph and Turmoil" In the heart-pounding England soccer match of 1966, trouble brewed on the field as rival teams clashed for victory. Aud Johansen and Cardew Robinson brought uproarious laughter to Maurice Elvey's "Fun at St Fanny's" in 1954, where mischief and mayhem reigned supreme. Like Sherlock Holmes locked in mortal combat with Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls, trouble often lurks in unexpected places. Sidney Paget's wood engraving captured this iconic moment from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Final Problem" in 1893. A detachment of The Black Watch stood strong amidst the troubles faced by Dundee, Scotland, showcasing resilience and unity. From a time when reliability was paramount to motor cars' success, an advertisement from 1930 highlighted their wonderful attributes while acknowledging potential trouble ahead. Utagawa Kuniyoshi's Japanese Oban color print depicted Nichiren Calming the Storm, reminding us that even amidst chaos, there is always hope for tranquility. On Rue du Noyer in Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium trouble may have seemed distant. However, challenges can arise unexpectedly anywhere - a reminder that we must remain vigilant. Balancing books became a problem of income for many couples striving to find financial stability. Yet through determination and teamwork comes resolution amid troubled times. At Bad Wildungen in Germany lies solace within its waters. Troubles dissipate as visitors embrace the benefits provided by nature itself - a healing balm for weary souls seeking respite. Harry Houdini mesmerized audiences with his magical prowess but found himself overpowering Eugene Pallette on Terror Island. Even great performers face their own share of troubles behind closed curtains. Fay Wray screamed her way into cinematic history alongside King Kong in 1933. This colossal encounter showcased how even beauty can be ensnared in the clutches of trouble.