Hold Collection (page 45)

Field Preacher, Yorkshire
A FIELD MEETING IN YORKSHIRE when only the Church of England is tolerated, protestant sectarians hold a clandestine meeting in Yorkshire

Fall of Babylon (Dore)
Babylon the Great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird

Ordeal by Redhot Metal
ORDEAL BY RED-HOT METAL The suspect is required to grasp a bar of heated metal - if he can hold it, he is innocent, if not, not

Evolution / Baby & Monkeys
The advent of the first human baby is celebrated by an admiring congregation of apes, who are holding a lamp to Darwins book " The Descent of Man" (1871)

Basket Coach 1780
The Basket Coach, so called because it has a basket at the back to hold the luggage

Ladies on Donkeys
Ladies hold on to their hats during a donkey ride on the sands

Children Using the Rope
French children using la corde - a safety rope which, so long as they hold on to it, will prevent them being swept out to sea and drowned

Salting Newfoundland Cod
Salting Newfoundland cod in the bowels of a fishing boat

Cock and Ducks
A barn-door cock and his harem hold the high ground as a family of ducks waddle past. (Gallus species)

Women Window Cleaners
George the window cleaner, who will soon be in the army, shows his pupils, the " Georginas" how to hold their buckets without spilling water as they clean J. Lyons window

Opposing the Martians
76-year old William Dock stands ready to hold off the Martians in his farm near Grovers Mill - location of the dramatised version, in the Mercury Theatre broadcast

Training a Horse, 1555
Training a horse to carry a lady: two servants hold the kneeling horse while a woman prepares to ride

A NOVICE
A novice, not very sure how she should hold her racquet, let alone return the ball

Swiss Couple from Aargau
A couple from the Swiss canton of Aargau hold hands

Aeneas Founds Rome
Some traditions hold that Rome was actually founded by Aeneas, who survived the Trojan War, travelled to Italy and founded the dynasty which culminated in Romulus & Remus

Womens Rights / Satire
Wishful thinking: " The ladies Trying a Contemptible Scoundrel for a Breach of Promise". Indigant mothers & jilted brides hold the would- be husband to account

Sea-Sick below Deck
Bilious passengers try various postures in order to alleviate their symptoms. Some sleep, some hold their head over a piss-pot. Only the sailor is unaffected

Triumphal Arch / Reims
PORTE BAZEE, RHEIMS, FRANCE Roman triumphal arch in a somewhat dilapidated condition with a strut used to hold the walls apart. Much of the ornamentation has now gone

Clothes for Tennis
A girl shows her younger sister how to hold her tennis racquet : both are wearing creations from Fairyland so their mama won t be ashamed of them on the Biarritz courts

Franco-British Exhib
Britannia and Marianne hold hands with sisterly affection on the cover of the Franco- British Exhibition guide, symbolising the still uneasy entente cordiale

Mckinley Inaugurated 1
William McKinley takes the oath of office as 25th President - a job he will hold till he is assassinated by an anarchist

Pyne - Highland Shepherd
A HIGHLAND SHEPHERD with his dog : he wears a pouch to hold his oatmeal or oat cakes, a mull of rams horn for his snuff, and a dirk

Dr Johnson / Hold Court
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON Holding court

Spion Kop - Bordeaux
At SPION KOP, the British take the hill, but are unable to hold it and have to retire with heavy losses

Sliding on Frozen Pond
Three small girls hold on to one another as they slide on a frozen pond

Swallows / Postcards 1908
Six swallows delivering postcards, which they hold in their beaks

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"Hold: A Symbol of Strength, Compassion, and Resilience" Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire: In the face of danger, a fearless hero emerges to save a life from the clutches of flames. The power of holding on to hope prevails. Jesus Healing The Sick: With gentle hands and unwavering faith, Jesus holds those in need close to his heart, offering healing and solace in times of pain and suffering. Elizabeth Bessie Coleman (1892-1926): Pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman defied societal norms by holding onto her dreams with determination and courage, becoming the first African American woman to hold a pilot's license. Statue by Tommy Steele of the eponymous woman of the Beatles song, Eleanor Rigby: This poignant sculpture reminds us that even in loneliness and despair, we can find solace by holding onto our shared humanity. Alaskan/Northern Sea Otter - mother carrying very young pup - Alaska _D3B3040: Witnessing an otter mother tenderly cradling her precious pup showcases the unconditional love found within nature's embrace – a bond that is unbreakable. Early 12th Century Frescoes in Bet Maryam, St. Marys Church, Lalibela: These ancient artworks depict religious devotion held steadfast through centuries; they remind us that faith has always been something worth cherishing. Long Live Estonia: A rallying cry for resilience against adversity; it represents a nation's unwavering spirit as they hold tight to their identity amidst challenges throughout history. The Scales of Justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts, Inns of Court London England UK: An emblematic symbol representing fairness and equality under law – reminding us all that justice must be upheld without bias or prejudice. Cutaway view of an American warship.