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Hardships Collection

"Enduring Hardships: From King George VI to Women on the Highland" In a heartfelt gesture

Background imageHardships Collection: King George VI - Thanking British Children

King George VI - Thanking British Children
A certificate from King George VI to the children of Great Britain on 8th June, 1946 - issued as a momento for sharing in the hardships and ultimate triumph during World War Two

Background imageHardships Collection: Prospecting in British Columbia (engraving)

Prospecting in British Columbia (engraving)
1051307 Prospecting in British Columbia (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospecting in British Columbia)

Background imageHardships Collection: Edward Is Wars with the Welsh. How the King Shared the Hardships of his Men (engraving)

Edward Is Wars with the Welsh. How the King Shared the Hardships of his Men (engraving)
3101953 Edward Is Wars with the Welsh. How the King Shared the Hardships of his Men (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Is Wars with the Welsh)

Background imageHardships Collection: English Settlers in America (engraving)

English Settlers in America (engraving)
3103324 English Settlers in America (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Settlers in America)

Background imageHardships Collection: Ms. Plut. 12. 17, c. 1b, The earthly city with the hardships

Ms. Plut. 12. 17, c. 1b, The earthly city with the hardships
694649 Ms. Plut. 12.17, c. 1b, The earthly city with the hardships and misfortunes of mankind and the judgement of a soul, from The City of God by St Augustine

Background imageHardships Collection: The War in the Soudan, the Hardships of our Troops on the Nile

The War in the Soudan, the Hardships of our Troops on the Nile, Rescuing Old Clothes from a Bonfire at Megaga Wells
1045000 The War in the Soudan, the Hardships of our Troops on the Nile, Rescuing Old Clothes from a Bonfire at Megaga Wells (engraving) by English School

Background imageHardships Collection: Life in the Klondyke Gold Fields, the Dark Side of the Picture, the Camp Doctors Daily Work (litho)

Life in the Klondyke Gold Fields, the Dark Side of the Picture, the Camp Doctors Daily Work (litho)
1063681 Life in the Klondyke Gold Fields, the Dark Side of the Picture, the Camp Doctors Daily Work (litho) by English School

Background imageHardships Collection: The Crisis in Samoa, the Hardships of the Refugees on a British Warship (litho)

The Crisis in Samoa, the Hardships of the Refugees on a British Warship (litho)
1051787 The Crisis in Samoa, the Hardships of the Refugees on a British Warship (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Samoa)

Background imageHardships Collection: SOUTHAMPTON DEMO 1932

SOUTHAMPTON DEMO 1932
Street demo by Southampton workers against hardships caused by the industrial crisis Date: 1932

Background imageHardships Collection: Hardships Camp Roger Fenton English 1819 1869

Hardships Camp Roger Fenton English 1819 1869
Hardships in the Camp; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; Albumen silver print

Background imageHardships Collection: Worshipping With Chains

Worshipping With Chains

Background imageHardships Collection: Praying With Chains

Praying With Chains

Background imageHardships Collection: Broadsheet, ballad, camp life, hardships, women, profile, woman, looking downcast

Broadsheet, ballad, camp life, hardships, women, profile, woman, looking downcast
Broadsheet with a ballad about camp life hardships for women, profile of a woman looking downcast wearing a slip and heels, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ca. 1918 (published)

Background imageHardships Collection: Broadsheet, relating, ballad, camp life, hardships, women, woman, wearing, dress

Broadsheet, relating, ballad, camp life, hardships, women, woman, wearing, dress
Broadsheet relating to a ballad about camp life hardships for women, woman wearing a dress with her hands on her hips, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ca. 1900-1913

Background imageHardships Collection: Standing Savoyarde Marmot Box ca 1715 Red black chalk

Standing Savoyarde Marmot Box ca 1715 Red black chalk
Artokoloro

Background imageHardships Collection: HONEYMOON HARDSHIPS, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative

HONEYMOON HARDSHIPS, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian, Arts, Culture, 19th Century Style, Retro Styled, Vintage, retro

Background imageHardships Collection: HONEYMOON HARDSHIPS, Hoping to escape attention we then walked in different directions

HONEYMOON HARDSHIPS, Hoping to escape attention we then walked in different directions, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian

Background imageHardships Collection: HONEYMOON HARDSHIPS, Hoping to escape attention we then walked in different directions

HONEYMOON HARDSHIPS, Hoping to escape attention we then walked in different directions, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian

Background imageHardships Collection: HONEYMOON HARDSHIPS, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique

HONEYMOON HARDSHIPS, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian, Arts, Culture, 19th Century Style, Retro Styled, Vintage, retro

Background imageHardships Collection: Egypt - Tourists hassled by locals

Egypt - Tourists hassled by locals
Humourous postcard, depicting the hardships endured by European Tourists in Egypt, cornered by a vast horde of helpful Egyptians who are aggressively " Dividing the Spoils" !

Background imageHardships Collection: Cooking Christmas dinner at the Front

Cooking Christmas dinner at the Front
British soldiers cooking two geese for Christmas dinner on a makeshift spit held by rifles, a spade and a couple of sticks

Background imageHardships Collection: Andersonville Prisoners

Andersonville Prisoners
Federal prisoners undergo awful hardships at Andersonville, where they have to endure the cold and the rain with scarcely enough clothing or shelter

Background imageHardships Collection: Southampton Demo 1932

Southampton Demo 1932
Street demo by Southampton workers against hardships caused by the industrial crisis Date: 1932

Background imageHardships Collection: Gaston Stiegler

Gaston Stiegler
GASTON STIEGLER French explorer in India who not only suffered hardships travelling on the Chilka, in India, but is not named in any of our reference books


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"Enduring Hardships: From King George VI to Women on the Highland" In a heartfelt gesture, King George VI expressed his gratitude towards British children who had faced their own share during wartime. Their resilience and bravery served as an inspiration to all. The pursuit of prosperity led many adventurous souls to British Columbia, where they braved the challenges of prospecting in search of gold. Engraving captured their determination amidst rugged terrain and unpredictable conditions. Life for women on the highland was no easy feat either. They weathered harsh landscapes and demanding tasks, embodying strength and perseverance in every aspect of their daily lives. Edward's wars with the Welsh shed light on a different kind of hardship - that experienced by soldiers in battle. An engraving depicted how the king shared these burdens alongside his men, forging bonds that transcended rank or status. English settlers ventured across vast oceans to America, seeking new beginnings but encountering unforeseen hardships along the way. Engravings showcased their struggles against untamed wilderness and unfamiliar cultures. Ancient manuscripts like Ms. Plut 12. 17 illuminated philosophical reflections on life's earthly city with its inherent hardships – a reminder that adversity is an intrinsic part of human existence throughout history. From conflicts abroad came stories of troops enduring immense hardships while serving in distant lands such as Sudan. Engravings vividly portrayed rescuing old clothes from bonfires at Megaga Wells, symbolizing resourcefulness amid scarcity. The German flee brought forth tales filled with unimaginable suffering as individuals faced countless trials while seeking refuge from war-torn regions. A color lithograph depicted their arduous journey towards safety and hope for a better future. Life in Klondyke Gold Fields presented both promise and despair; lithographs revealed not only the allure but also dark realities such as daily work undertaken by camp doctors amidst challenging circumstances. Amidst political turmoil in Samoa, refugees found solace aboard a British warship.