Difficult Collection (page 11)

Winner, conceptual image C013 / 8820
Winner, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a figure at the centre of a maze, representing succeeding at, or winning, a challenge

Winner, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a figure at the centre of a maze, representing succeeding at, or winning, a challenge

Cars blocking Lisle Street, London WC2. Parking was allowed on both sides of this one-way street, making it difficult for fire services to get through in an emergency

Car in basement, Claverton Street, London SW1
LFB Special Service attempting to lift a car from a basement in Claverton Street, London SW1, on 24 July 1958. It was a difficult exercise, as the car kept getting caught on masonry, etc

Portrait of two women
Which Will You Marry? Portrait of two women Date: ca. 1885

Italian soldiers fighting in the Dolomites
The Italians fought a ferocious war in the mountains of the Dolomites during the First World War - not only against each other but also against the hostile conditions. Date: circa 1916

Patrol of boy scouts making its way across difficult country
Practical demonstration of the way General Baden-Powells scouting scheme for boys has caught on ha been given by his scouts camp held at Chollerford near Hexham

Commer Charabanc
These Commer chassis are splendid hill climbers and very useful in hilly and difficult country. Date: 1914

Westdean White Horse
A white horse at Westdean, Sussex, England, which is little known, being cut out very high on a hillside and difficult to see. King Alfred met Asser the Monk here. Date: 1950s

Cactus hedges near Deir el Balah, Palestine, WW1
Cactus hedges near Deir el Balah (Dayr al Balah) in Palestine during the First World War. There were many of these, presenting difficult obstacles to attacking troops. Date: circa 1917-1918

Crossing the Kotal Mountains, Iran
Crossing the Kotal mountains in Iran. Date: 1893

Building blocks with brain, artwork
Conceptual computer artwork of building blocks with the top view of a brain, representing Alzheimers desease or brain disorder

Boy with pens and exercise book
MODEL RELEASED. Boy with pens and exercise book. He is six years old

Desert plant, artwork
Desert plant. Computer artwork of a plant growing in an otherwise barren desert. This shows how life can survive in even the harshest of conditions

Searching, conceptual artwork

Money worries, conceptual artwork

Toy maze

Brain complexity, conceptual artwork
Brain complexity. Conceptual computer artwork of a slice through a brain represented as a complex maze, with a question mark at its centre

A difficult choice by Florence Hardy
A difficult choice. A boy is making the decision of which girl he likes most

Down to Bed-rock
An intelligent method of overcoming a difficult problem. An ingenious method of taking at shot at a golf ball at the bottom of a pond

Recruitment Poster
Daddy, what did YOU do in the Great War? A young girl reading about World War One poses a difficult question to her Father; a clever campaign to promote duty to serve

What every golfer wants
Cartoon, What every golfer wants. Golfers using unusual golf clubs for playing golf in difficult places and their hazards

Joffre and King Albert of Belgium
General Joffre in conversation with King Albert of Belgium (1875-1934), Commander-in-Chief of the Belgian army. Albert was credited with leading a gallant Belgian resistance against the German army

Fisherman and Family looking out to sea
Engraving, originally entitled An anxious moment, showing a small family and a fisherman standing on a quay looking out to sea

A Derby night
Illustration by S. Begg showing a long queue of men lining up to enlist. Lord Derby, Director General of Recruiting in 1916 introduced the Derby scheme which encouraged men from the same offices or

The Civil war in America: Jefferson Thompsons guerillas sho
Confederate snipers under Jefferson Thompson making life difficult for the Unionists to advance

The Zulu war. The military evacuation of Zululand, a block o
British troops, wagon and cattle stuck trying to get through the difficult terrain of Zululand to the coast at the conclusion of the Zulu war

Truffle hunting
A man and boy accompanied by four small dogs, hunt for truffles in a forest. Truffles, a fungus that grows in symbiosis with certain trees, and a culinary delicacy

Magic Books Burnt
Encouraged by Paul, the magicians of Ephesus burn their books, an act of vandalism for which it is difficult to forgive them

Mounted Troops in Iraq
British cavalry and their allies in action in the deserts of Iraq. Mounted troops are best suited to cope with the difficult desert terrain and Iraqi climate

Dieppe Raid Fails
OPERATION JUBILEE - The Allies make a disastrous raid on Dieppe which achieves nothing except to show how difficult the invasion of Europe is certain to be

French Army Mules
Mules are used by the French army to carry equipment and supplies in mountainous or other difficult terrain

A climber tackles an exceptionally difficult, F8c graded, route on a big overhang at the cliffs of Margalef, underneath Montsant, near Lleida and Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain, Europe

Two rock climbers making their way up a very difficult route on the 450 metre monolith of Karimbony, Tsaranoro Massif, Andringitra National Park, Southern Madagascar, Africa

A climber tackles a difficult boulder problem on the glacial moraine at Tangnag, near Mera Peak and Mount Everest, Khumbu Region, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

A caver in Easegill Caverns in the Yorkshire Dales, UK
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cars in the snow in Ambleside UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A car in the snow in Ambleside UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team on a night rescue on Crinkle Crags in the Lake District
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A snow plough driving in heavy snow in Ambleside UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Tea estates in the Tea Hills, near Nuwara Eliya, Hill Country, Sri Lanka, Asia

Village life, Idanha-a-Nova, Beira Baixa, Portugal, Europe

Payer / Sledge Party / 1873
A sledge party making a difficult journey

Boys in Classroom
An older boys helps a smaller one with a difficult sum

Peyramale Portrait
Monseigneur PEYRAMALE, the French cleric who was cure of Lourdes at the time of Bernadettes alleged visions, and had the difficult task of directing Church policy

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"The Broad and Narrow Way: Navigating the Difficult Path to Heaven or Hell" In this captivating artwork titled "Diana of the Uplands, " created by Charles Wellington Furse in 1903-1904, we are presented with a thought-provoking religious concept. The painting depicts Diana, symbolizing purity and righteousness, standing at a crossroad that represents the broad and narrow paths leading to either heaven or hell. It serves as a reminder that our choices in life can determine our eternal destiny. As we delve into history, we encounter "Love Locked Out" by Anna Lea Merritt from 1889. This mesmerizing piece portrays love as an elusive force locked out from human hearts due to their own actions. It reminds us that sometimes love can be difficult to find or maintain if not nurtured and cherished. Moving on to JMW Turner's masterpiece, "Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy, " we witness the challenges faced by fishermen braving treacherous waters for their livelihoods. Their determination amidst adversity highlights how even everyday tasks can become difficult struggles. The Royal Navy's role on the home front during times of conflict cannot be overlooked. Their unwavering commitment is showcased in images capturing their resilience amidst challenging circumstances. Meanwhile, an Autocar Poster promoting the Targa Florio race in Sicily takes us into the world of motorsports where drivers push themselves beyond limits on demanding tracks. The poster serves as a testament to their relentless pursuit of victory despite facing countless obstacles along the way. Sports also take center stage with Walter Hagen at Muirfield in 1929 - his focused gaze reflecting both his skill and dedication required to excel in golfing tournaments held on challenging courses worldwide. Amidst bustling city life captured in Covent Garden's traffic congestion photograph, one cannot help but ponder over daily difficulties faced by commuters navigating through crowded streets.