Physically Collection

Barnardos Agra House Home for Incurables, Tunbridge Wells
Barnardos Agra House home for Incurables as physically disabled children were then described, at Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Date: Early 1900s

A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form
5614423 A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment; (add.info.: A Hobart chain-gang)

Bradford School for Deaf and Disabled Children
Children, some in wheelchairs, others sitting on buses, outside the City of Bradfords special school for what were then referred to as crippled and physically defective children

James McRory Smith, a former Black Watch soldier from Dumbarton aged 67, lives as a recluse in a dilapidated shepherds bothy at Strathchailleach, in the wilds of Sutherland, near Cape Wrath

St Nicholas Homes, Pyrford
Stoop Ward at the Waifs and Strays Society's St Nicholas Homes for physically disabled children at Pyrford, Surrey. The site later became St Nicholas Orthopaedic Hospital then the Rowley Bristow

"Feeble and Ready-To-Halt bring up the rear"from The Pilgrim
5615821 " Feeble and Ready-To-Halt bring up the rear" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

The Polling, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451173 The Polling, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Cowslip and pellitory
Cowslip varieties, Primula veris 1-6, and pellitory, Achillea ptarmica 7-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e cultura dei fiori

Devils trumpet, Datura stramonium 1, 2, and lilac, Syringa vulgaris 3, 4. (Stramonia, Syringa.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e

Thistle protea, Protea scolymocephala (Scolymocephalus africanus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e cultura dei fiori fisicamente

Wallflower, Erysimum cheiri (Leucojum seu Cheiri). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e cultura dei fiori fisicamente esposta

Stork s-bill, Erodium cicutarium (Geranium seu Noctu-Olens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e cultura dei fiori fisicamente esposta

Plans for formal gardens, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e cultura dei fiori fisicamente esposta

The Dark Side of the Short Service System (engraving)
1056335 The Dark Side of the Short Service System (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dark Side of the Short Service System)

Coltness House, near Wishaw, Lanarkshire, where a Barnardos home for physically disabled children was opened in 1953. Date: circa 1906

A Cretin of Aosta, c. 1870 (wood engraving)
XJF872700 A Cretin of Aosta, c.1870 (wood engraving) by Whymper, Edward (1840-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proof illustration to Edward Whympers Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years)

A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Diver Pulling Himself Out Of The Pool With Water Dripping Off Him; Portland, Oregon, United States of America

Tennyson Street School for Disabled, London - Basket Weaving
The London School Boards Tennyson Street School for Physically Defective Children - children engaged in basket weaving, one sits in a wheelchair. Date: early 1900s

Picking flowers, Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, H
A group of physically disabled children, one in a wheelchair, another with crutches, pick flowers in the Queen Alexandra Wood at the Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampshire

Agra House Home for Incurables, Tunbridge Wells
Barnardos Agra House home for Incurables as physically disabled children were described, at Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Beryllium, atomic model. Beryllium has five neutrons (white) and four protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has four electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

Block and tackle, artwork
Block and tackle. This is a system of two pulleys (black circles) with a rope or cable (red) threaded between them, used to lift heavy loads. The direction of forces exerted are shown as blue arrows

Helium, atomic model
Heium, atomic model. Helium has two neutrons (white) and two protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has two electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

Boron, atomic model. Boron has six neutrons (white) and five protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has five electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

Cretin aged 15. Cretinism in infants and children is caused by defective thyroid gland and failure to produce the hormone thyroxine. Sufferers are mentally and physically retarded

Animals at a French Zoo - Persian deer - deer gazing out through bars. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo. Slide 15

Tavistock Place School for Disabled, London - Playtime
The London School Boards Tavistock Place School for Physically Defective Children - playtime, in the Duke of Bedfords Garden. Date: early 1900s

St Nicholas Homes, Pyrford
St Nicholas Homes for physically disabled children at Pyrford, Surrey, opened in 1908 by the Waifs and Strays Society (now the Childrens Society)

Football at Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampsh
A group of physically disabled boys, some with crutches, play football at the Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampshire. Date: early 1900s

Thomas Barnardo with some physically disabled boys (then invariably referred to as cripples ) at one of his homes. Date: circa 1900

The can-can. Originated in France. It isa physically demanding music hall dance. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1905

Temperance Tale - The Bottle part 5
Coloured lantern slide from a series entitled Bottle. In this slide, the drunken man is physically fighting with his wife, while others try to stop him

The Polling, 1758 (engraving)
XJF393886 The Polling, 1758 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the Humours of an Election series; ); English, out of copyright

The Polling, engraved by George Presbury, from The Works of William Hogarth
KW281814 The Polling, engraved by George Presbury, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Walking frame left on the beach

Lithium, atomic model. Lithium has three neutrons (white) and three protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has three electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

Deuterium, atomic model
Deuterium. Atomic model of deuterium, also known as heavy hydrogen, an isotope of hydrogen. Isotopes are forms of an element that contain different numbers of neutrons in the atomic nucleus (centre)

Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampshire
A group of physically disabled children have an outdoor lesson at the Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampshire. Some hold crutches while other lie on wooden beds or in a pram

The Origin of Species by Sogata
Stylised illustration depicting a fashionably dressed woman holding her pet cat. The two are alarmingly physically alike

Zealous Policeman / C1830
A zealous policeman physically apprehends a suspect right outside the police station

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"Embracing the Spirit of Resilience: A Glimpse into Physically Challenged Lives" Step inside Barnardos Agra House Home for Incurables, Tunbridge Wells, where strength and determination flourish amidst adversity. Witness the unwavering dedication at St Nicholas Homes, Pyrford, as they provide a nurturing haven for those facing physical challenges. At Bradford School for Deaf and Disabled Children, communication knows no bounds as students thrive in an inclusive environment. Coltness House near Wishaw, Lanarkshire stands tall as a symbol of hope and empowerment for individuals with disabilities. Tennyson Street School for Disabled in London unveils the artistry within every soul through their remarkable basket weaving program. Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home in Alton showcases the beauty of picking flowers while fostering independence and self-expression. Inspirational stories echo from Agra House Home for Incurables in Tunbridge Wells; Feeble and Ready-To-Halt bring up the rear with unwavering courage on their journey towards healing. The Polling illustration from Hogarth Restored captures moments of resilience that transcend physical limitations. Nature's wonders unfold through cowslip and pellitory blossoms, reminding us that even fragile petals possess extraordinary strength. Devils trumpet (Datura stramonium) reveals its captivating allure while teaching us to embrace uniqueness. Amidst it all stands thistle protea (Protea scolymocephala), symbolic of resilience against life's prickly challenges. These physically-challenged individuals embody this spirit daily - standing tall against all odds. Let us celebrate these unsung heroes who redefine what it means to be physically challenged - proving that limitations are merely stepping stones towards greatness.