Initiative Collection

A speed camera
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Duchess of York at Training Hostel, Market Harborough
Duchess of York at a Training Hostel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire - part os a scheme fostered jointly by the Imperial

I can make myself useful somehow (engraving)
3626101 I can make myself useful somehow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I can make myself useful somehow. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869)

They cut up their trains into sunday waistcoats, illustration from
617055 They cut up their trains into sunday waistcoats, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Memorial to poet and musician Ivor Gurney, Belgium
Similar in design to those for Ledwidge and Chavasse, the memorial was unveiled on 12 September 2007, the initiative of Piet Chielens and the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum

Cartoon, Political Kidnapping (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, Political Kidnapping -- a satirical comment on the transfer of the electoral reform initiative from the Liberals (Lord John Russell) to the Conservatives (Lord Derby)

Tea Plantations in the Green Tea district of China, taken from
CHT179651 Tea Plantations in the Green Tea district of China, taken from A Journey to the Tea Countries of China, first published 1852, by Robert Fortune (1812-1880) (litho) by French School

Thames and his Tributary (engraving)
960712 Thames and his Tributary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames and his Tributary. Cartoon from Punch)

Sir Thomas Lipton, Bt. 1926 (colour litho)
473376 Sir Thomas Lipton, Bt. 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton)

How Sergeant O Leary practically captured the enemy
STC359710 How Sergeant O Leary practically captured the enemys position by himself, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

French cavalry charge led by a humble private (colour litho)
3096985 French cavalry charge led by a humble private (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French cavalry charge led by a humble private)

Bobby Charlton. (ex footballer for Manchester United and England) pictured centre right of the picture, heading the ball to Sports Minister Neil Macfarlane (left in white)

You can t keep a good goat down... especially when there are succulent chestnut leaves just temptingly out of reach. Millie the nanny reaches the top of the ladder to taste its favorite food

Colonial Exhibition, Marseille, France
The Rotunda Mas de Santo Estello (Pavilion of the Provence Initiative Committee) at the Colonial Exhibition, Marseille, France. 1906

Cartoon, The Mistletoe Bough (Leap Year)
Cartoon, The Mistletoe Bough -- Being Leap Year, the ladies take the initiative. Date: 1852

Anwar Sadat and Golda Meir
Golda Meir(1898-1976) presenting President Anwar Sadat of Egypt(1918-1981) with a gift for his new grandchild. Sadat became the first Arab leader to set foot in Israel in its 29 years of existence

Spain and Portugal - Alameda -Gibraltar - Narrow path through Shrubs and Trees. Part of Box 149 Boswell Collection - Portugal and Spain

Chunnel Hopes & Fears
Britain is both hopeful and fearful about the Channel Tunnel... Date: 1882

View of English Workings
A general view of the English workings in St Margarets Bay, near Dover, Date: circa 1882

Gladstone Reluctant
Gladstone is unenthusiastic about Watkins project. Date: 1888

No to the Channel
Britannia says No to the Channel Tunnel initiative. Date: 1882

English Workings 1
English workings - the Abbots Cliff tunnel on the English coast where some of the preliminary experimental workings took place. Date: circa 1884

Lady French helping women find work, WW1
Lady French, wife of General French, pictured in a work room at Harrods where unemployed women were engaged at a wage of ten shillings a week with a good dinner and tea daily

Anwar Sadat at a state dinner
Anwar Sadat of Egypt(1918-1981) at a state dinner in his honour, seated between Moshe Dayan(1915-1981) and the Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin(1913-1992)

Anwar Sadat meets Menachem Begin
The first ever face-to-face talks between President Anwar Sadat of Egypt(1918-1981) and the Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin(1913-1992)

Anwar Sadat addresses the Israeli Parliement
President Anwar Sadat of Egypt(1918-1981) addresses the Israeli Parliament. Sadat became the first Arab leader to set foot in Israel in its 29 years of existence when he arrived in Tel Aviv at

Because electricity obtained from windmill generators is exempt from the Order prohibiting the use of power for advertisement lighting

Quiet Lane sign beside road, near Slaidburn, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, November

Darwin Initiative project members
Collecting plants in the threatened Atlantic forests of the Mbaracayu Forest Nature Reserve, Paraguay

The trouble, my friends, with socialism is that it would destroy initiative. Illustration shows a large gorilla-like monster with human head, clutching clusters of buildings labeled Public Utilities

Englishs Boring Machine
Thomas Englishs boring machine, used in the English works. Date: 1883

Argument against Chunnel
An argument against the Channel Tunnel - being cooped up with a snoring Frenchman smelling of frogs legs and garlic for as long as it takes to pass from Calais to Dover ! Date: 1882

French Chunnel Workings
French workings at Sangatte

Ajax Takes Soundings
Before a single spadeful of earth is dug, the Ajax takes soundings to determine the best route the tunnel should follow

Visiting Chunnel Works 3
A tram carries visitors to the English workings to the limits of current activity

A knife amnesty with a criminal handing over a knife at a police station
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"Taking the Lead: Unleashing the Power of Initiative" A speed camera captures more than just violations; it embodies the initiative to ensure road safety for all. The Duchess of York's visit to a Training Hostel in Market Harborough exemplifies her commitment to empowering individuals through education and skill-building initiatives. Anwar Sadat and Golda Meir, two influential leaders, demonstrated remarkable initiative by forging peace between their nations during challenging times. "I can make myself useful somehow, " says an engraving artist, showcasing the power of individual initiative in finding purpose and contributing to society. They cut up their trains into Sunday waistcoats - an illustration from history reminding us that creative reuse initiatives have always been part of our resourceful nature. A memorial dedicated to poet and musician Ivor Gurney in Belgium stands as a testament to his artistic initiative that transcended borders and touched hearts. Through a political cartoon on electoral reform, we are reminded that citizen engagement is crucial for driving meaningful initiatives towards a fairer democracy. Tea plantations in China's Green Tea district offer breathtaking vistas while symbolizing the entrepreneurial spirit behind sustainable agricultural initiatives. Thames and his Tributary - an engraving capturing the interconnectedness of waterways reminds us how environmental conservation efforts require collective initiative at every level. Sir Thomas Lipton's 1926 color lithograph represents his unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, inspiring generations with his innovative business initiatives across industries. How Sergeant O'Leary practically captured the enemy - a tale highlighting one soldier's exceptional bravery and quick thinking during wartime reflects the power of individual military initiatives shaping outcomes on the battlefield. French cavalry charge led by a humble private.