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Memories - WW1 Blinded soldier - RNIB postcard
Memories - WW1 Blinded soldier looking back on his past life and the activities he is unable to continue to pursue due to his lost sight - Fund-raising postcard for the Home Teaching Branch of

Sheep farming, farmer tubing lamb, method of feeding lamb unable to suck, Preston, Lancashire, England, April

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. Napoleon forced the Prussian and Russian forces to retreat but, with an inexperienced army and a lack of cavalry, he was unable to pursue the enemy

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. Napoleon forced the Prussian and Russian forces to retreat but, with an inexperienced army and a lack of cavalry, he was unable to pursue the enemy

Jules Pierre Cesar Janssen (1824-1907) French astronomer at the eyepiece of his reflecting telescope at Meudon observatory France. An accident at a young age left him unable to walk or attend school

John Dalton (1766-1844) British chemist, born near Cockermouth, Cumbria. In 1794 he described colour blindness (Daltonism) from which both he and his brother suffered

Right Honourable Peter Fraser (1884-1950) Prime Minister of New Zealand 1940-1949. Born in Scotland, unable to find work in Britain, he emigrated to New Zealand aged 26

Poor Law set out regulations for Workhouses, imposing harsh conditions on inmates so that they were seen as places of last resort

The Hombourg Waltz, With Characteristic Sketches Of Family Dancing, Knahskiurc, Fect. London : Published May 4, 1818 By G. Humphrey, 27 St. Jamess St. Nephew & Successor To The Late Mrs. H

And being Unable to Walk I was Placed on a Stretcher, 1888 Engraving

A Tale Of The Sea: Discretion Is The Better Part Of Valour, Which The Twins, Unable To Swim, Should Have Remembered, 1890 Engraving

Teak mill - Moulmein

Lake Hakone - Japan - Took a rowboat around the rocky wooded shoreline. Unfortunately unable to see Mt. Fuji, only the mountains around the lake were free from clouds. Date: 1952

Woman with a headache
Magazine illustration of a woman with a splitting headache and unable to read, rests on a sofa Date: 1928

Girls in Class / Iln 1911
East London schoolgirls are taught how to fill in census returns for parents who are unable to read or write English. Date: 1911

Tennis Illustrated - Comic Postcard - A Weak Return A Policeman aids a totally sozzled young gentleman to return to his abode into the rather shocked care of the housemaid. Date: circa 1903

Ambrogio Martinengho
AMBROGIO MARTINENGHO (or Martinengo) Italian bishop about whom we have been unable to learn anything whatever... Date: 18TH CENTURY ?

Rumplestiltskin by Lilian Govey. The maiden distraught, unable to spin gold from straw. A fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm Date: 1912

Maid Packs her Bags
Unable to cope with the drudgery of being an Edwardian servant, the scullery maid packs her bags in her bedroom. Date: early 1900s (re-enactment)

Bread Riots, Milano
BREAD RIOTS IN MILANO The cost of bread, the lack of work, and general dissatis- faction bring the people out : the police are unable to prevent widespread looting Date: May 1898

Man at a Road Sign
A walker contemplates the signpost, unable to decide whether to make for a meal at Middleton or settle for a snack at Straitford. Date: 1893

Guericke at Magdeburg
His celebrated vacuum experiment at Magdeburg : two teams of eight horses each are unable to pull the two hemispheres apart, though only a vacuum holds them together Date: 1650s

Sons of Henry of Prussia
Prince Waldemar (1889-1945) and Prince Sigismund (1896-1978; on the right) of Prussia in full naval uniform. The boys were the two elder sons of Prince Heinrich (Henry)

The Harbour at Hamburg, 1892
Aerial view of the harbour at Hamburg, with a large number of ships along the quayside, 1892. At that time cholera had broken out in Hamburg, meaning that shipping was unable to proceed normally

ARMAGNAC BANDS
France is plagued by roaming bands of unpaid soldiers who, unable to turn their hands to an honest living, turn to banditry and are known loosely as armagnacs

Henri IV before Paris
Henri of Navarre (the future Henri IV) unable to take Paris because hes a Protestant, decides that Paris is worth a mass and accepts the Catholic faith to gain support

Richard at Jerusalem
THIRD CRUSADE - Richard I, unable to take Jerusalem from the Saracens, refuses to even look at it

Charles Bradlaugh MP at the Bar of the House of Commons, 188
Engraving showing Charles Bradlaugh MP (1833-1891) at the bar of the House of Commons in 1880. Bradlaugh was a social reformer, elected as MP for Northampton in 1880

The Arrest of Charles Bradlaugh MP, in the House of Commons
Engraving showing the arrest of Charles Bradlaugh MP (1833-1891) in the House of Commons in 1880. Bradlaugh was a social reformer, elected as MP for Northampton in 1880

Damage to the 78th and 79th Floors, Empire State Building, N
Photograph showing the damage to the Empire State Building caused when a Mitchell bomber flew into the 78th and 79th floors on the 28th July 1945. The pilot of the airplane, Lieutenant-Colonel W.F

British and American troops stacking dynamite on the Nijmege
Photograph showing British and American troops stacking dynamite charges against the railing of Nijmegen Bridge, September 1944

England vs. Scotland Football Match, 1901
Illustration of the England vs. Scotland Football Match on 30th March 1901, showing Blackburn of England (front left of image, on floor) scoring the first goal of the game

Death of the Prince Imperial
Sketch of spot where the Princes body was found. By special artist Melton Prior. Panoramic view of the plain where the Princes body was found

Fable / the Fox and Goat
THE FOX AND THE GOAT A fox and goat, feeling very thirsty, jump into a well to drink; unable to escape, the fox suggests he climb upon the goat, only to then run off

Fable / Fox and Turkeys
THE FOX & THE TURKEYS Some turkeys who have escaped from a fox into a tree, are unable to sleep for the foxs tricks and contrivances, and eventually fall to the ground

The Fish & the Cormorant
THE FISH AND THE CORMORANT An elderly cormorant, unable to see, tricks the fish into being borne by him to a safe place, a shallow pond from where he can eat his fill

Abandoning Child, Paris
A working-class couple, unable to support their child, leave it at the Hospice des Enfants- Trouves (Hospice of found infants), Paris

Tearful Confession / Love
A weasel-faced gentleman accompanied by his black servant confesses his love toward a lovely young maiden, unable to control his emotions

John Williams Missionary
JOHN WILLIAMS - churchman, missionary to the benighted Polynesians, some of whom were unable to swallow his teachings so, at Erromanga, they swallowed him instead

Boys Fighting 1929
Two young comptetitors fight it out while a girl watches, unable to intervene

Luther and Zwingli
THE MARBURG COLLOQUY He debates theological issues with Zwingli at Marburg but they are unable to agree on the significance of Jesuss words at his Last Supper

Madness of Ahari Joan
Priest Ahari Joan, mad for love of a girl, seeks to recover his senses by meditating on a sacred text, but unable to find its meaning he becomes a skeleton-ghost

Boer War : Spion Kop
BATTLE OF SPION KOP A British night attack takes this strategic obstacle to the advance on Ladysmith; but they are unable to hold it and have to abandon it

Parvatis Austerities
Parvati (Uma) is unable to distract Shiva from his contemplation by her beauty. She turns to asceticism, immersing herself in icy pools & wins his love

Hogarth Distressed Poet
The Distressed Poet A poor poet wonders what to write, while his wife is unable to pay the milkmaids bill

Thames Frozen 1855
The river frozen over at Billingsgate fish market : vessels are unable to move, though it looks as though people are trying to free them

Odo Leaves Rochester
Odo of Bayeux, unable to regain power, conspires against William II and is exiled from England : the illustration shows him leaving Rochester Castle, Kent

Rat Retired from World
THE RAT WHO RETIRED FROM THE WORLD: A rat, tired of worldly cares, retires to live in a cheese; when fellow rats request help, he says he is unable to assist

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"Unable to Forget: A Journey through Historical Artifacts" Step into a world of nostalgia as you explore the captivating collection of WW2 memorabilia. From tattered uniforms to damaged cafe signs informing suppliers, each item tells a story of bravery and resilience. Transport yourself back in time to witness the Crusaders near Jerusalem, their determination etched on their faces. Feel the tension as Alexander cuts the Gordian Knot, depicted vividly on an oil canvas by Jean-Simon Berthelemy. Marvel at the British tank from WWI, standing tall amidst the chaos of Cambrai. Its battle scars speak volumes about the sacrifices made during those tumultuous times. Witnessing The Battle of Pacocha unfold before your eyes, with HMS Shah fiercely engaging Ameth in a relentless struggle for victory. Intriguingly juxtaposed is "Gout Man Fishes at Home, " reminding us that even amidst turmoil, life's simple pleasures endure. Admire Daimler R. I (G. I) 478/15 - an engineering marvel that revolutionized transportation during its era. Les Travailleurs De l'Enlaidissement showcases art's power to transform society while OFFENBACH/HOFFMANN/TAICH transports us into a whimsical world where imagination knows no bounds. The sinking of Scharnhorst at the Battle of North serves as a poignant reminder that triumph can emerge from adversity. Discover Thorp T-11 Sky Scooter NX91312 - an embodiment of man's desire to conquer new heights and embrace freedom in flight. Finally, Volere e. . . Potere???. . Invites contemplation on one's ability to achieve greatness when fueled by determination and passion – captured beautifully through vibrant lithography. Each artifact within this extraordinary collection encapsulates moments frozen in time; they serve as reminders that history shapes our present and future alike. Immerse yourself in these stories untold and let the past inspire you to create a better tomorrow.