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"Harnessing the Power of Work and Innovation: From Clydesdale Horses to Steam Tractors" In the picturesque countryside of Hampshire, England

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Women in the Fields France 1915, World War I. Henri Laurent Mouren (1844-1926) French painter

Women in the Fields France 1915, World War I. Henri Laurent Mouren (1844-1926) French painter. Woman and boy ploughing with horse and dog harnessed together. Two graves marked by crosses, left

Background imageHarnessed Collection: De Vlugt Van t Pausdom Uit Engelant

De Vlugt Van t Pausdom Uit Engelant, Hooghe, Romeyn De, 1645-1708, Artist, [1689], 1 Print (broadside) : Etching With Letterpress

Background imageHarnessed Collection: afro, animals, ar, augmented reality, authority, balance, bonding, brunette, chain

afro, animals, ar, augmented reality, authority, balance, bonding, brunette, chain
Woman riding dragon

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Beatrix and St Bernard

Beatrix and St Bernard
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands with her Saint Bernard harnessed to her childs pram mounted on runners. Date: 1939

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Dog and Cart and Maid

Dog and Cart and Maid
This panting dog stands harnessed to a milk cart in Belgium, the milk maid stands next to him. Date: 1910

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Camels used for transporting materials across the desert in Australia, c

Camels used for transporting materials across the desert in Australia, c
KW330007 Camels used for transporting materials across the desert in Australia, c.1880, from Australian Pictures by Howard Willoughby, published by the Religious Tract Society, London

Background imageHarnessed Collection: De vlugt van t pausdom uit Engelant, Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, [1689]

De vlugt van t pausdom uit Engelant, Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, [1689], 1 print (broadside) : etching with letterpress

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Two horses, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Two horses, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR242710 Two horses, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Mule, from the Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Mule, from the Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR161939 Mule, from the Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); 18.8x25 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Mr. Sowerbys Grey Carriage Horses in his Coachyard at Putteridge Bury, Hertfordshire

Mr. Sowerbys Grey Carriage Horses in his Coachyard at Putteridge Bury, Hertfordshire
XYC159894 Mr. Sowerbys Grey Carriage Horses in his Coachyard at Putteridge Bury, Hertfordshire, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr

Background imageHarnessed Collection: A Busy Farmyard (oil on canvas)

A Busy Farmyard (oil on canvas)
BAL15691 A Busy Farmyard (oil on canvas) by Herring, John Frederick (1795-1865) (circle of); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Esquimaux Dogs harnessed to a Sledge

Esquimaux Dogs harnessed to a Sledge

Background imageHarnessed Collection: A Gentleman with His Pair of Bays Harnessed to a Curricle Signed and dated, lower left

A Gentleman with His Pair of Bays Harnessed to a Curricle Signed and dated, lower left: " J Cordrey P | 1806", John Cordrey, active 1765-1825, British

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Merry Company on a Terrace : Group eating and drinking in the open air under

Merry Company on a Terrace : Group eating and drinking in the open air under a pergola from which hangs a bird in a cage. Pet dog harnessed to childs wheeled toy. Young men play flute and mandolin

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Rice Mill, 1813. Blindfolded mules harnessed to mill grinding rice into flour. From China

Rice Mill, 1813. Blindfolded mules harnessed to mill grinding rice into flour. From China: Its Costume, Arts and Manufactures by M Breton. (London, 1813). Aquatint

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Clydesdale stallion and mare harnessed to the plough with ploughboy in attendance

Clydesdale stallion and mare harnessed to the plough with ploughboy in attendance. Chromolithograph from Cassells Book of the Horse (London c1875)

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Geothermal district heating, artwork

Geothermal district heating, artwork
Geothermal district heating. Block artwork of the underground and surface pipes used to distribute steam or heated water in a district heating system

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Dyson sphere, conceptual artwork C016 / 5335

Dyson sphere, conceptual artwork C016 / 5335
Dyson sphere. Conceptual artwork of a spherical structure surrounding a planet and its star, representing a Dyson sphere. This concept is named after the US physicist Freeman Dyson

Background imageHarnessed Collection: A lighter-than-air craft, consisting of one large balloon an

A lighter-than-air craft, consisting of one large balloon and four smaller balloons harnessed together, decorated with French flags

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Husky Sleigh

Husky Sleigh
A team of huskies being harnessed to a sleigh. Date: 1930s

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Hay Horse and Cart

Hay Horse and Cart
Horses harnessed to a hay cart at harvest time. Date: 1930s

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Bungee jumping

Bungee jumping. Girl harnessed to two bungee cords, bouncing in the air. Bungee jumping is an extreme sport that involves jumping from great heights tied to elasticated ropes, which break the fall

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Shire Horse, two adults, working, team at ploughing match, Hampshire, England

Shire Horse, two adults, working, team at ploughing match, Hampshire, England

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Winged and harnessed lioness

Winged and harnessed lioness
Poised statue guarding the king of Assurnasirpal II. One of a pair of 11 foot winged lionesses uncovered at the Assyrian dig at Nimrud

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Airship of Io

Airship of Io
On Io, third of Jupiters moons, atomic power has been harnessed for the purposes of aviation : this airship is really a rocket ship with wings

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Belgian Dogs Resting

Belgian Dogs Resting
Five exhausted dogs resting in Brussels, Belgium, still harnessed to their cart

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Elegantly Harnessed

Elegantly Harnessed
Henri II, king of France, on his elegantly harnessed horse, with plume of feathers on its head and tassels on its neatly tied tail

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Geo-thermal power plant

Geo-thermal power plant, Svartsengi, Iceland

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Eskimos and Sleigh Dogs

Eskimos and Sleigh Dogs
An Eskimo family in their village, showing igloos, papoose, sledge, dogs, and quite a lot of ice



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"Harnessing the Power of Work and Innovation: From Clydesdale Horses to Steam Tractors" In the picturesque countryside of Hampshire, England, a team of two adults skillfully harnesses the immense strength of majestic Clydesdale horses at a ploughing match. The sight is both awe-inspiring and nostalgic, reminding us of an era when working together with nature was essential for progress. On a lighter note, humorous pictures capture the Chinese mode of transportation where people are harnessed to peculiar contraptions resembling bicycles. These comical scenes serve as a reminder that innovation can take many forms, even if they seem unconventional. Delving into history, we discover Mr Goldsworthy Gurney's ingenious tractor from 1829. This remarkable invention drew carriages like trailers and had the unique advantage that if it broke down, horses could be harnessed to its back end – talk about thinking ahead. Not far behind in utilizing steam power for road transportation was William Henry James' project in 1828. His innovative device showcased how steam could be effectively harnessed for efficient travel on land. Shifting our focus to more exotic locations, we embark on a visit to Madeira's Funchal Beach and Signal Tower. Here we witness firsthand how natural beauty can be harmoniously harnessed with human intervention. The grandeur continues as we marvel at the Windsor Greys adorned in their Coronation Harness. These regal horses exemplify elegance and tradition while showcasing how animals have been expertly harnessed throughout history. Venturing further north to Finland brings us face-to-face with reindeer pulling sleighs through snow-covered landscapes. Witnessing this age-old practice reminds us that even in extreme conditions, nature's resources can still be effectively utilized. Exploring diverse cultures takes us next to Surinam in 1834 where Negro boys skillfully maneuver bullock carts. Their expertise demonstrates how human ingenuity can harness animal power to facilitate transportation and trade.