Backs Collection

Hindu / The Cosmic Turtle
In the ancient Indian cosmogony, the Earth is sustained on the backs of elephants who are themselves standing on the back of a cosmic turtle

Punting at Cambridge 1
Punting on the Cam (also known as the Granta) on the Backs at Cambridge; the famous Bridge of Sighs (modelled on the one in Venice) links parts of St Johns College

Cambridge / Backs / St Johns
Cambridge: the Backs, with the tower of St Johns College in the distance

Sealyham Riding a Sheep
Jimmie, a tame sheep belonging to Mr V. Payne, a garage proprietor of West Malling, Kent, takes its Sealyham doggy friend for piggy backs ! Date: 19 February 1937

Punting at Cambridge
A group of people punting on the River Cam at Cambridge, with Kings College Chapel in the background

Japanese women
Four Japanese dancers wearing traditional kimonos sit with their backs to the camera

Strawberry Pickers
A boy and a man picking strawberries in a field, with punnets strapped to their backs, on a farm near Cheddar, Somerset, England

Medicine, Anatomy, L'Ange anatomique, The Anatomical Angel, or Dissection of a Woman's Back, 1746
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, anatomic, anatomical, angels, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, back muscle, back muscles, backs, black, black-and-white, black-white, bodies, body, body parts

Children paddling and looking out to sea
Mermaids. A back view of five children paddling at the seaside; they wear red stripey bathing drawers. Date: C.1905

Kings College and the Backs, Cambridge, England, UK

Two Cats and a butterfly
Two siamese cats watch a tortoiseshell butterfly. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Coracle men - Carmarthen
Welsh Coracle men - Carmarthen, Wales. The Carmarthen coracle is of a rounder and deeper design, as it is used in tidal waters on the Tywi River, where there are no rapids. Date: 1905

Futuristic underwater croquet. The players are all wearing diving helmets with oxygen packs on their backs

Cambridge University
A glimpse of the beautiful Backs, and punters enjoying the River Cam, with St. Johns College, Cambridge University, peeping through the trees

The Backs, Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A magic lamp, 1920 (gouache & tempera on cardboard)
BAL231458 A magic lamp, 1920 (gouache & tempera on cardboard) by Popov, Nikolai Nikolaevich (1890-1953); 31x24 cm; State Art Museum, Samara.

Figures in church (w/c on paper)
NGW385988 Figures in church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 16.3x14.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

A street scene in London. Circa 1953

UK, England, Cambridge, Clare College and Clare College Bridge over River Cam

WW2 - Ladies May Now Leave Their Machines
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Ladies May Now Leave Their Machines, written by Diana Murray Hill. The image shows the backs of wartime working women. Date: 1944

Cambridge - The Backs and St John's College Chapel - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Cambridge - Clare College from the Backs - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Trottins, Le Retour De L'Atelier
A coloured sketch which shows the backs of three ladies walking off towards some city buildings, arm in arm, speaking. Date: circa 1901

Au Cafe-Concert
This illustration shows the backs of a seated couple, comprising of a man smoking a cigar, wearing a top hat, and a lady looking through her Galilean binoculars, towards a female opera singer

Turtle racing in Australia
Preliminary Preparations for a turtle Trip--Riding on the Backs of the turtles Down to the Sea, in Australia. The shell of the turtle, which is as broad as it is long

Peat Collecting 1877
Peat collection in Loch Maree, Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Date: 1877

A page from Opal's precocious childhood diary which backs her claim to be a French princess who had emigrated to the U.S. : though truly extraordinary, not all believed it. Date: 1920

Luther and the Family of the Elector of Saxony, Baptism, in the Hinterstadt of Wittenberg, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, arts, backs, baptisms, black, black-and-white, black-white, christening, church history, cities, copy, creative, creatively, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing

Elderly Japanese woman, farm labourer, carrying bales of straw on her back, work, c
1 person, aged, arts, asian, asian ethnicity, asians, asiatic, backs, bale of straw, bales, bales of straw, black, black-and-white, black-white, carry, characteristic, contemporary, copy, culture

Camelus dromedarius, two Dromedaries with load on their backs being led by a man in arab dress across the desert
Animals, Mammals, Even-toed Hoofed, Camelidae, Dromedary, Camelus dromedarius, Domesticated Camels, Arab, Backs, Bactrian, Bedouins, Cargo, Carrying, Deserts, Domesticated Animals, Dress

King's Chapel from the Backs, [Cambridge] by Terry Whitworth

Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting the Iron Cross to German Aviators during World War I, c. 1915 (b / w photo)
4072617 Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting the Iron Cross to German Aviators during World War I, c.1915 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Any Farrell England Rugby UnionBacks Coach England V Wales Rbs Six-Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 25 February 2012 RBS SIX-NATIONS RUGBY UNION Date: 25 February 2012

Athletes Backs 1500 Metres 14 November 1993 Date: 14 November 1993

The Calling of Saint Anthony, c. 1530 (oil on panel)
5043037 The Calling of Saint Anthony, c.1530 (oil on panel) by Leyden, Aertgen Claesz van (1498-1564); 132.5x96.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

19 Fitzroy Street (Walter Richard Sickerts studio), c. 1912-14 (oil on canvas)
TW426817 19 Fitzroy Street (Walter Richard Sickerts studio), c.1912-14 (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Malcolm (1880-1945); 71x50.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho)
2810399 Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Satires of Cynicus (His Studio)

The Coastline of Snow and Ice (Colour Litho)
2778328 The Coastline of Snow and Ice (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coastline of Snow and Ice)

The heroic feat of two carabinieri (colour litho)
2778549 The heroic feat of two carabinieri (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heroic feat of two carabinieri)

Man between his wife and his mother-in-law (colour litho)
3096373 Man between his wife and his mother-in-law (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man between his wife and his mother-in-law)

Fan, reverse, c. 1890-c. 1950 (cotton)
2972924 Fan, reverse, c.1890-c.1950 (cotton) by Japanese School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Japanese, out of copyright

Back view of two ladies walking along an unidentified sea front arm in arm. Date: c.1948-1952

London slums (photo)
609736 London slums (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London slums. Photograph.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Queens Road, the "Backs"(photo)
725177 Queens Road, the " Backs" (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queens Road)

Angels, Te Deum, East Window, c. 1888 (stained glass)
3475543 Angels, Te Deum, East Window, c.1888 (stained glass) by Brown, John William (1842-1928); Parish Church of Saint Mary and All Saints, Plymstock

The sermon of Saint John the Baptist, c. 1598 (oil on wood)
3617956 The sermon of Saint John the Baptist, c.1598 (oil on wood) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 115x164 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Japanese girls carrying babies on their backs (colour photo)
3106219 Japanese girls carrying babies on their backs (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese girls carrying babies on their backs)

Un Pavage Humain (engraving)
2788970 Un Pavage Humain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Pavage Humain. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 31 August 1890)

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"Exploring the diverse wonders of backs: from Hindu mythology to punting at Cambridge" Discover the mystical allure of "backs, " as we delve into a world where ancient legends and modern traditions intertwine. In Hindu mythology, the concept of "The Cosmic Turtle" represents the foundation upon which our universe rests – an intriguing parallel to the serene beauty found in Cambridge's famous Backs. Picture yourself punting along the tranquil River Cam, surrounded by lush greenery and iconic landmarks such as St John's College. This quintessential Cambridge experience offers a unique perspective on this historic cityscape, allowing you to immerse yourself in its rich academic heritage. But it doesn't stop there. Prepare for whimsy as we encounter unexpected sights like a Sealyham riding atop a sheep or Japanese women indulging in punting adventures. These playful encounters remind us that they can not just about history; they're also about embracing joy and spontaneity. Venturing further into these enchanting landscapes, we stumble upon strawberry pickers diligently harvesting nature's sweetest gems amidst Kings College and the Backs. The juxtaposition between hard work and idyllic surroundings serves as a reminder that even in bustling cities like Cambridge, moments of tranquility can be found if one knows where to look. Nature lovers will be captivated by scenes featuring two cats playfully chasing butterflies against picturesque backdrops. These simple yet magical moments encapsulate both serenity and curiosity – qualities often associated with life within university walls. Traveling beyond Cambridge's borders, we find ourselves transported to Carmarthen, where coracle men navigate their traditional boats through winding rivers. This glimpse into Welsh culture reminds us that backs exist far beyond England's borders; they are universal symbols of connection between land and water. As our journey comes full circle, we return to Clare College Bridge over River Cam – an architectural marvel nestled within Clare College itself.