Hook Collection (page 13)

Les Halles market, Paris, France
Men at work in Les Halles, the fresh meat market in the centre of Paris, not long before it was closed and demolished to make way for a modern shopping mall. Date: circa 1971

Dutch Girl - Little Miss Hook of Holland
A " matinee version" of the English Musical Comedy show Miss Hook of Holland called Little Miss Hook of Holland, played by children for children

Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Fin the Fisherman. 20th century

Golden earrings with shaped like a Nike
Earrings with shaped like a Nike. Gold. 4th -3rd century BC. From near Bolsena. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Golden necklace with lion-head terminals. C. 300 BC
Necklace with lion-head terminals. Gold. C. 300 BC. Probably made in Taranto. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Zoological Misfitz - St Bernard dog. early 20th century

Little Folk Misfitz - Little Bo Peep. Date: circa 1910

Snap card - Little Bo-Peep
Nursery Rhyme Snap card - Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep. early 20th century

Cheery Families - Master Fin the Fishmongers Son. 1890s

Frog fisherman on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Theodore Hook (Maclise)
THEODORE HOOK writer and wit Date: 1788 - 1841

The House of Decoys, Mexico. Date: circa 1900s

Advertisement for Lux Soap - Why don t they use Lux? Date: early 20th century

Fisherman with pollock, Lands End, Cornwall
Fisherman landing a four pound eight ounce pollock near Lands End, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Long-billed black cockatoo
Plate 6 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph. Date: 1832

Patient fishermen, illustration by William Heath Robinson
A party of benevolent philanthropists rewarding the patience of unfortunate fishermen, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Agonus cataphractus, or Pogge, also known as Hook-Nose, Armed Bullhead, Lyrie, Sea Poacher and Noble. Date: 1863

Blackburn Skua with arrester wire hook down landing aboard an aircraft carrier

Reverend Forbes Oncidium, Hook var Atratum
Reverend Forbes Oncidium, Hook. var. Atratum.. Illustration drawn by C. de Bruyne and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Lucien Lindens Lindenia, Iconography of Orchids, Brussels, 1902

Sword hilt with knob and hook in iron and silver from the 17th century.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Black rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800

Hook-billed mallard, Anas platyrhynchos.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Shrikes, hook-billed vanga and gonolek.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon

Female pedate feuillaea, Feuillaea pedata or Telfairia pedata Hook.. Named for Mr. Charles Telfair, superintendent of the Royal Garden at Mauritius. Illustration by E.D. engraved by Weddell

The Hook of Holland Express, Seven Arches Bridge, Essex
The Hook of Holland Express, Seven Arches Bridge, near Brentwood, Essex, England. Great Eastern Railway (Showing interior vignette) Date: 1900s

WW2 Christmas card, The Weeks Ration
WW2 Christmas card, showing a butcher in his shop, a reproduction of a painting entitled The Weeks Ration. The verse inside reads: When we queue for our chop in the butchers shop

Black Rhinoceros - resting - head only (Diceros bicornis). Kenya

Suffragette W. S. P. U Group Marshall Sash
A sash produced for the Womens Social and Political Union, made in green moire or watered silk fabric. It has Group Marshal in silver letters and a metallic silver tassel at one end

The Channel Tunnel - hints to builders, Heath Robinson
An unaccountable delay in the Channel Tunnel. A hold up due to the hook on a line belonging to a fisherman in a boat above the surface - unforeseen problems with the Channel Tunnel imagined by

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

Lord Mancroft visiting LFB headquarters
Lord Mancroft (2nd Baron Mancroft, 1914-1987), Conservative politician and government minister (Chief Inspector of Fire Services), visiting LFB headquarters

Merryweather fire engine with detachable ladder

Firefighter using hook belt at top of ladder
Firefighter using his hook belt at the top of a ladder

Button hook made from a WWI bullet case
Button hook made from a First World War bullet case with a fixed Officers coat badge and sleeve button. Trench Art

Loot by William Heath Robinson WWI
An unsuspecting gentleman walking his dog is being robbed by a group of Germen soldiers in a zeppelin using a hook and some rope. 1916

LNER leaflet designed by H. L. Oakley
Leaflet cover for the LNER Continental Services designed with silhouettes by H. L. Oakley of the ports, Harwich, Hook of Holland, Grimsby and Hamburg. Date: 1924

Captain Robert Hook, lifeboatman
Coxswain Robert William Hook (1828 -1911) of the Lowestoft lifeboat Samuel Plimsoll, the saviour of more than 200 lives. Pictured here at Lowestoft harbour entrance in 1883, in a heroic pose

Silhouette of Scotsman in kilt
Silhouette of a Scotsman in a kilt, carrying a shepherds crook. Date: 20th century

Scene from Miss Hook of Holland, an English musical comedy with music and lyrics by Paul Rubens, book by Austen Hurgon and Rubens

Nursery Rhymes -- man fishing, boy on road
Nursery Rhymes -- two illustrations. Above -- a man fishing. Below -- a little boy walking along a road in the dusk. Date: early 20th century

Aerial view of seaplane
Aerial view of a seaplane floating on the water, about to have a hook attached to it from a crane

Walter Farquhar Hook
WALTER FARQUHAR HOOK English churchman, vicar of Leeds, later dean of Chichester. Date: 1798 - 1875

JAMES HOOK Musician and writer Date: 1746 - 1827

Theodore Hooks Grave
THEODORE HOOKs grave Date: CIRCA 1840

James Clarke Hook
JAMES CLARKE HOOK artist Date: 1819 - 1907

Theodore Hooks Home
THEODORE HOOKs home Date: CIRCA 1840

Theodore Hook - 6
THEODORE EDWARD HOOK Writer and wit Date: 1788 - 1841

Theodore Hook - 3
THEODORE EDWARD HOOK Writer and wit with his autograph Date: 1788 - 1841

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"Unveiling the Timeless Artistry of the Hook: From Blacksmith Tools to Firefighter Training" Step back in time to 1875, where skilled blacksmiths meticulously crafted hooks that stood as symbols of strength and craftsmanship. In the depths of South Wales, witness Welsh women road builders fearlessly wielding their tools, shaping landscapes with determination and resilience. As Cid Officers transformed into dockers, they relied on hooks to secure cargo and ensure smooth operations at bustling ports. Delve into the enchanting world of Strigops habroptilus, also known as kakapo - a rare bird species whose beak resembles a hook-like shape. Marvel at its unique beauty. The vibrant plumage of Ara ararauna, or blue-and-yellow macaw, captivates our senses. Its graceful presence reminds us that nature's creations can be just as captivating as any man-made hook. LCC-LFB Recruit firefighters undergo rigorous training at Brigade HQ SE1. Witness their dedication during intense hook ladder practice sessions - a testament to their commitment to saving lives. Embark on an adventure through Hook in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Explore its hidden gems through a sketch map that unravels tales of history and charm. Discover the artistry behind French and English artificial fishing flies - tiny masterpieces designed with precision hooks for avid anglers seeking their next catch. Eyes Of The Fleet gaze upon vast oceans from towering ships' masts equipped with sturdy hooks - guardians ensuring maritime safety amidst treacherous waters. From ancient blacksmiths forging powerful tools to modern-day firefighters honing their skills, the hook has transcended time as an emblem of strength and purpose.