Swept Collection

Bonzos Latest: This Weeks Studdy
Famous dog, just after he had finally been christened with the name Bonzo. He appears with a swollen eye after fighting with a wasp

Flood at Johnstown / USA
A mother watches helplessly as her husband and young duaghter are swept away by the raging waters of a flood that hit Johnstown, Pennsylvania

TWO STRANDED CHILDREN
These two reckless children have ventured onto an island and will shortly be swept out to sea by the incoming tide unless their dog secures their rescue by barking for help. Date: circa 1890

de Havilland Venom prototype VV612. The prototype Venom F.1 was produced by fitting moderately swept wings on the fuselage and tail of a Vampire FB.5 whilst on the production line

Dassault Mirage G8-01 Swing-Wing Prototype with Wing Swe?
Dassault Mirage G8-01 Swing-Wing Prototype with Wing Swept Forward Flying Date: 1971

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

AJEP W-8 Tailwind G-BALR
AJEP W-8 Tailwind Series 1 G-BALR (msn TW4-381), at Southend Airport in October 1977. This aircraft was destroyed when it flew into Steeple, Scoat Fell, in bad weather on 29 February 1984

CARRIED ALOFT BY BALLOON
An Italian soldier gets entangled with a balloon's mooring rope, and is swept 300 metres into the air before falling to his death. Date: 1899

United States Air Force - Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak 49-2430 FICON parasite, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, seen with the retractable nose hook extended

United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

English sword, c. 1580, with very rare flat pommel and swept S-Hilt, inlaid with silver
619307 English sword, c. 1580, with very rare flat pommel and swept S-Hilt, inlaid with silver. On the pommel and extremities of the hilt are inlaid medallions of silver representing St

Mars, like a thunder-cloud, swept upwards through the sky to Olympus (colour litho)
3652496 Mars, like a thunder-cloud, swept upwards through the sky to Olympus (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mars, like a thunder-cloud)

Nautragio of a large German sailing ship, crewmen climbing trees in tragic... (colour litho)
2815621 Nautragio of a large German sailing ship, crewmen climbing trees in tragic... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The hunt for mines in peacetime, in the Mediterranean (colour litho)
2808808 The hunt for mines in peacetime, in the Mediterranean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine hunting in peacetime, in the Mediterranean)

A Tragic Gale In The Venetian Lagoons, Shipwreck Of A Bragozzo Near Chioggia (colour litho)
2798714 A Tragic Gale In The Venetian Lagoons, Shipwreck Of A Bragozzo Near Chioggia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho)
2778087 The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho) by Beltrame

Comic postcard, Woman at the seaside, being swept off her feet Date: 20th century

Tropical Gardens Battersea
in 1863, John Gibson, Battersea Parks first Superintendent, created a mixture of exotic plants and colourful carpet bedding that started a fashion that swept across England

Brill Tavern, Somers Town
View of the Brill Tavern in Somers Town in 1780. This rural area was swept away during the expansion of London and the development of railway termini in the 19th century. Date: 1875

The crimes of the sea, an engineer and two workers overwhelmed by a wave, and drowned, in Rimini (colour litho)
2815058 The crimes of the sea, an engineer and two workers overwhelmed by a wave, and drowned, in Rimini (colour litho) by Beltrame

The dramas of the beaches, girls overwhelmed by a wave and drowned while bathing, in Osimo (colour litho)
2815031 The dramas of the beaches, girls overwhelmed by a wave and drowned while bathing, in Osimo (colour litho) by Beltrame

The dramas of the sea: the Campania transatlantic liner hit by a formidable wave (Colour Litho)
2814834 The dramas of the sea: the Campania transatlantic liner hit by a formidable wave (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of the sea)

A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho)
2783494 A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Contract bridge craze - Ely Cuthbertson, USA
Contract bridge swept America in 1929 and 1930 - seen here is an expert player, Ely Cuthbertson, taking part in a tournament in New York. 1932

Twenty young ladies in the lake! (colour litho)
2778378 Twenty young ladies in the lake! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twenty young ladies in the lake)

Exciting shipwreck of an Italian ship on the coast of Corsica, and loss of two hubs (colour litho)
2814963 Exciting shipwreck of an Italian ship on the coast of Corsica, and loss of two hubs (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

An exceptional rescue made a Balilla in the waters of the Liri near Sora (Frosinone) (colour litho)
2783603 An exceptional rescue made a Balilla in the waters of the Liri near Sora (Frosinone) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heroes of the Sea (Colour Litho)
2783654 Heroes of the Sea (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroes of the Sea)

In Montalto di Castro, near Civitavecchia, a group of bathers, composed of seven women... (colour litho)
2777967 In Montalto di Castro, near Civitavecchia, a group of bathers, composed of seven women... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626314 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

The dramas of the sea, the shipwreck of a fishing lugger near Sottomarina (Venice) (colour litho)
2798830 The dramas of the sea, the shipwreck of a fishing lugger near Sottomarina (Venice) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of the sea)

A tragic wave that hits a French counter-torpedo boat and overwhelms with it and drowns the quartermaster (colour litho)
2815383 A tragic wave that hits a French counter-torpedo boat and overwhelms with it and drowns the quartermaster (colour litho) by Beltrame

The tragic end of Europes oldest pilot, Giuseppe Henderson (colour litho)
2777900 The tragic end of Europes oldest pilot, Giuseppe Henderson (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragic end of Europes oldest driver)

Windy Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190132 Windy Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

The Bog Slide in Ireland (b / w photo)
1597036 The Bog Slide in Ireland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bog Slide in Ireland)

Vive la classe (colour litho)
3096207 Vive la classe (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vive la classe. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Squall, pub. H Humphrey, London, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving)
872459 A Squall, pub. H Humphrey, London, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Illustration for A Colonel of The Empire, by Emily Lawless (engraving)
1100065 Illustration for A Colonel of The Empire, by Emily Lawless (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Curtiss XP-55 Ascender 42-78847 3rd prototype. Experimental swept wing-canard interceptor. Stability and control problems were never fully resolved. Date: circa 1970

Afghan War - Men of the 10th Hussars drown - Kabul River
Forty-six men of the 10th Hussars are drowned, swept away by the current, as they attempt to ford the Kabul River. Date: 31 March 1879

England, London, Tower Hamlets, Tower of London red ceramic poppy art installation by artists Paul Cummins and Tim Piper titled Blood Swept Lands of Seas of Red in the moat commemorating 100 years

Ministry of Supply - General Aircraft limited GAL. 56 / 04 - TS510 Also known as t
Ministry of Supply General Aircraft limited GAL.56/04 TS510 Also known as the " Medium-U" version, had the same swept wing plan-form as the GAL.56/01 mounted outboard of a constant chord

Street sweeper, Windsor
A woman street sweeper cleans the cobbles in Church Street, outside the Carpenterss Arms pub, Windsor in the early morning

Young man on a special 1920s vintage motorcycle, early 193
Stylish young man sitting on his Special vintage modified motorcycle in the early 1930s

The Water-wave! by G. E. Studdy
Illustration by G. E. Studdy showing a small dog being forced to have a bath, watched smugly by Ooloo the cat. Ooloo later gets a shock when the bath water spills all over him

This Weeks Studdy - As Master Sees Me! by G. E. Studdy
Studdy dog shortly after his complete evolution into Bonzo. The dog is turning away in disgust from his owners portrait of him, painted in the style of Picasso

English Sword, C. 1580, With Very Rare Flat Pommel And Swept S-Hilt, Inlaid With Silver. On The Pommel And Extremities Of The Hilt Are Inlaid Medallions Of Silver Representing St

China, Broom Leaning Against Cement Wall; Beijing

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"Bonzos Latest: This Week's Study Swept Away by a Flood at Johnstown, USA" In a tragic turn of events, the peaceful town of Johnstown in the United States was swept away by a devastating flood. The community was left reeling as homes and livelihoods were destroyed in an instant. Amidst this chaos, the HMS Kale, an E-class - River-class destroyer, bravely navigated through treacherous waters to rescue stranded residents. Their heroic efforts brought hope to those who had lost everything. Meanwhile, high above the disaster zone, the AJEP W-8 Tailwind G-BALR soared through the skies carrying passengers on a thrilling balloon ride. Little did they know that beneath them lay a scene of utter devastation. Back on solid ground, a young man rode his special 1920s vintage motorcycle through the debris-filled streets. His determination and resilience echoed that of the survivors around him. The AJEP W-8 Tailwind G-BALR made headlines again when it safely landed after its adventurous journey aloft. Passengers disembarked with stories to tell for years to come. Amongst all this chaos and destruction emerged two stranded children who miraculously found each other amidst the wreckage. Their reunion brought tears of joy to their families' eyes and served as a symbol of hope amid despair. In another corner of aviation history, de Havilland Venom prototype VV612 took flight with grace and power. Its sleek design captivated onlookers as it effortlessly swept across the sky. Not far behind was Dassault Mirage G8-01 Swing-Wing Prototype with Wing Sweep technology pushing boundaries in aerial innovation. Its cutting-edge features promised exciting advancements for future aircraft development. The United States Air Force showcased its might with Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak roaring through airspace like thunder itself while North American T-6G Texan 50-1279 gracefully swept through the skies, displaying precision and skill.