Heroic Collection (page 40)

Duncan Place, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Duncan Place, at the foot of Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, USA. The statue is of Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes (1809-1877)

Four bullfighters, Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Mexico
Four bullfighters in the ring at Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Mexico, looking impressive in their ornate costumes. Date: 1915

Honouring Eielson, Hatton, North Dakota, USA
Honouring Carl Benjamin (Ben) Eielson (1897-1929), aviator, bush pilot and explorer. He died in Siberia on 9 November 1929 while attempting to evacuate furs and personnel from the Nanuk

Cartoon, British Tars, towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour; the Broadbottom Leviathan trying to swamp Billys old Boat, & the little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, by James Gillray

Michael O Leary, Irish Guards, in Great War Deeds, WW1
Lance-Corporal Michael O Leary of the Irish Guards, practically capturing the enemys position by himself and saving a British company by charging barricades

Royal Naval Air Service in Great War Deeds, WW1
Flight Commander Hewlett of the Royal Naval Air Service (before the RAF was formed) almost colliding with a mast of a German warship during the air raid on Cuxhaven on Christmas Day 1914

Men of the Australian Navy in Great War Deeds, WW1
Men of the Australian Navy, on board the HMAS Sydney, cheering and crying as the defeated and sinking German cruiser Emden turned to run ashore

Territorial Corps in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Territorial Corps of the British Army giving a glorious lead and example to all those fighting in France -- the London Scottish making an epoch in British military history

Naval Division in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Royal Marine and Naval Brigades (Naval Division) of the British Royal Navy being guided by Colonel Seely in a car, leaving Antwerp after their gallant defence

Royal West Kents in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Queens Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) gallantly holding a road on the Western Front at a critical time. Reproduction of a painting by A C Michael in Great War Deeds

Ninth Lancers in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Ninth (Queens Royal) Lancers charging to recapture British guns temporarily in the hands of the Germans, a deed that won the Victoria Cross for Captain F O Grenfell

Title page of Great War Deeds, Illustrated London News
Title page of Great War Deeds, a special panorama supplement produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, featuring heroic actions of the First World War. Date: 1915

WW1 - Captain Hotblack guides tank into action
WW1 - Captain, Major and General Frederick Elliot Hotblack (18871979) was a British Army officer who fought in the First World War as an early member of the Tank Corps

WW1 - Battle of Falkland - Heroic German on S. M. S. Leipzig
WW1 - Battle of Falkland - A heroic German waves a flag on top of the S.M.S. Leizpig as it sinks. SMS Leipzig (" His Majestys Ship Leipzig" )

British rescuing men from German destroyer, Heligoland, WW1
British sailors rescuing men of a German destroyer, under fire, at the Battle of Heligoland Bight - a gallant deed officially recognised by Germany

WW2 Christmas card, Victorys Signal. The flaghoist signal used by Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), England expects that every man will do his duty

WW2 greetings card, Stoker Andrew Martin, by Eric Kennington, official war picture from the National Gallery. Martin, of HMS Exeter

WW2 Christmas card, sailor and portrait
WW2 Christmas card, a sailor looks up at a portrait of Admiral Nelson. Britain! what thou wert, thou art! Date: circa 1942

WW2 birthday card, To Victory, with a portrait of a medieval knight. Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, Battle of Britain -- So much owed by so many to so few (Winston Churchill). By F Gordon Crosby. Date: 1941

Joan of Arc - Wall Painting - Lounge of Chateaux Bougival
Friday 29th April 1429 - Joan of Arc enters Orleans, France at the Burgundy Gate near dusk riding on a white horse. A wall painting by Henry Dumoutet visible in the main lounge of the Chateaux

GARIBALDI, Giuseppe (1807-1882). Italian military man and republican and nationalist politician. Medallion from 1882. Metals

Joan of Arc - Wall Painting - Chateaux Bougival
Friday 29th April 1429 - Joan of Arc enters Orleans, France at the Burgundy Gate near dusk riding on a white horse. A wall painting by Henry Dumoutet in the main lounge of the Chateaux Bougival at

Lieutenant William Sidebottom, WW1 flying ace
Lieutenant William Sidebottom (1893-?), WW1 flying ace from Manchester, credited with 14 aerial victories. He served with the RAF from 1917 until 1919, in 203 Squadron

WWI Poster, He Did His Duty (Welsh version)
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster depicting Lord Roberts. He Did His Duty, Are You Doing Yours? (Welsh version) Date: 1915

German postcard, young gymnasts at Marburg an der Lahn
German postcard advertising the second meeting of young gymnasts at Marburg an der Lahn, 2-3 August 1924. Date: 1924

German postcard, athletes carrying flags
German postcard showing athletes carrying flags at the start of a sports tournament. Date: 1920s

German postcard, women athletes walking
German postcard showing women athletes walking along in step with each other. Date: 1920s

German postcard, two male athletes under oak tree
German postcard showing two male athletes under a oak tree -- may the oak tree be the symbol of our covenant. Date: 1920s

German postcard, women athletes in a race
German postcard showing women athletes at the finishing line of a race. 1920s

Robert Shaw Monument, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Robert Gould Shaw (1837-1863) Monument, Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Depicting Shaw as commander of the all-black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment

French soldier fights off German attack, Craonne
An incident on the Western Front north of Craonne depicted by Paul Thiriat on the Front cover of The Graphic. A few French soldiers were working in a boyau or communication trench when they were

Charge of French Alpine Chasseurs in Alsace, WW1
The Chasseurs Alpins, the famous French mountain riflemen carrying out a dashing charge on skis at Hermannsweiler Kopf in Alsace

A Balancing Feat over the German lines, WW1 aviation
Gymnastics in the air from the crew of a British plane over the German lines in 1917. Flying low, the plane was subjected to an exceptionally heavy cannonade until a shell, hitting the machine

Statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw
Bronze statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw (1828-1908) about 18 inches high, by Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. The statue is kept in the dining room of the Massey Shaw Suite

Lieutenant Commander Sampson Sladen, Chief Officer of the London Fire Brigade, in uniform with two medals and a brass helmet. Date: 1909

Four AFS firefighters operating hosepipe, WW2
Four AFS firefighters operating a hosepipe. Date: circa 1940s

Firefighter painting statuette of fireman in action
Fireman painting a statuette of a firefighter in action

Two firefighters, Fire Prevention Hints
Two firefighters on the front cover of a booklet entitled, Fire Prevention Hints, published by London County Council and the London Fire Brigade

Insurance companies memorial with the Latin motto: Finis Coronat Opus (the end crowns the work). The bas relief sculpture shows modern-day firefighters with water hoses and ladder, fighting a fire

An extremely rare porcelain coffee cup - WWI
An extremely rare porcelain coffee cup and saucer manufactured by S. A. de Fuisseaux Baddour, Belgique, 1914. Cup inscribed Heroic Tommy in Belgium with the Union Jack and the handle has the black

Portrait of Edith Cavell. WW1
Portrait of Edith Cavell - Make Her Cause Of Mercy Your Own. By Eleanor M. Ross. The original drawing was exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 1917

Wolseley at Myat-Toons stronghold, Burma, 1853
Sir Garnet Wolseley(1833-1913) as a young officer in the British army, storming Myat-Toons stronghold, Burma, February 1853

WW2 poster, Every Rivet a Bullet, Speed the Ships. Showing a shipyard worker in action. Date: 1940s

Captain James Cook -- an allegory
Captain James Cook (1728-1779), explorer. An allegory, showing Neptune raising him up to Immortality, a Genius crowning him with a Wreath of Oak, and Fame introducing him to History

WW2 poster, Achtung! Achtung! The Lancaster strikes by night, the Fortress strikes by day. Date: 1940s

British naval action in Narvik harbour by G. H. Davis
The Royal Navys first heroic dash into Narvik harbour in face of tremendous odds: German destroyers and store ships sunk. Captain Warburton-Lee led the second destroyer flotilla in to attack greatly

Rawalpindi outgunned by Deutschland by G. H. Davis
The first sea battle of the Second World War: the British armed merchant cruiser Rawalpindis heroic stand, outgunned by the Deutschland

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"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Heroism Throughout History" A fearless fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that heroes walk among us every day. The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 stands as a testament to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of soldiers in dire circumstances. In an awe-inspiring depiction, James Prinsep Beadle captures the Attack of the Ulster Division on July 1st, 1916, immortalizing their heroic efforts amidst unimaginable chaos. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell's indomitable spirit shines through as he leads with courage and inspires countless others as an English soldier. Once again, a heroic firefighter selflessly rescues a young girl from raging flames, proving that true bravery knows no bounds. A Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state but reminds us that even flawed heroes can rise above their weaknesses to achieve greatness. The ancient manuscript page of Beowulf echoes tales of heroism passed down through generations, celebrating those who fought against insurmountable odds for honor and glory. Through German propaganda posters during WWI, we glimpse how they sought to create heroes out of ordinary men by instilling nationalistic fervor and inspiring acts of valor on the battlefield. Piper Findlater's remarkable feat at Dargai in 1897 showcases The Gordon Highlanders' unwavering determination and highlights individual acts of heroism within larger conflicts throughout history. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" - An empowering slogan reminding citizens that they too have a role to play in defending their nation's freedom; heroes are not limited to those wearing uniforms alone. WWII poster urges individuals to take flight with RAF fighters – illustrating how ordinary people could become heroes by joining the fight against tyranny.