Keeping Warm Collection

Jeff Lynne, singer, songwriter and front man with The Electric Light Orchestra, pictured enjoying the snow and Christmas at his midlands home

Athletes Frank Wykoff, Paul Hanni, Ralph Metcalfe and Jesse Owens, Berlin Olympics, 1936. Americans Owens, Metcalfe and Wykoff finished first

Grounds staff at Bristol Rovers Eastville Stadium struggle to clear snow from the pitch. 23 January 1963

Man in blue kitchen (oil on canvas)
OVR364985 Man in blue kitchen (oil on canvas) by Wentzel, Gustav (1859-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mann i blatt kjokken); Photo © O. Vaering

The life of Russian soldiers in the trenches in Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097450 The life of Russian soldiers in the trenches in Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French street scene, 1821
RAF81010 French street scene, 1821 by Leprince, Auguste-Xavier (1799-1826); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Le pere malade (colour litho)
3095712 Le pere malade (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pere malade. Illustration for Imagier de L Enfance, La Maison (L Martinet)

Young love in overcoats... two of the many couples who found the elements too severe for
Young love in overcoats...two of the many couples who found the elements too severe for the beach. They kept on the go to pass the time away. Southport, Merseyside, 5th August 1963

Only the brave will forgo the warmth of their beds to stay up all night in temperatures that fell to 26 degrees F. Nearly 60 did just this last night in their bid to book chalets at the Co-op

Cold Duck showing off his scarf and bill warmer. January 1985

A group of men around a stove in a shop, USA, c1910

American Bison and Old Faithful with steam illuminated by the sun, Upper Geyser Basin in YNP, USA
American Bison (Bison bison) along the snow covered landscape keeping warm from the thermal steam of Old Faithful illuminated by the golden light of the sun in the Upper Geyser Basin; Yellowstone

American Bison and Old Faithful at sunrise in the Upper Geyser Basin in YNP, USA
American Bison (Bison bison) along the snow covered landscape keeping warm from the thermal steam of Old Faithful illuminated by the golden light of sunrise in the Upper Geyser Basin; Yellowstone

Bison in field with Grand Geyser erupting steam in winter, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
American Bison (Bison bison) lying on the warm ground next to Castle Geyser erupting with thermal steam into the air over the winter landscape in the Upper Geyser Basin at sunrise

A Pub (oil on canvas)
BAL174078 A Pub (oil on canvas) by Solomatkin, Leonid Ivanovich (1837-83); 30x35.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Winter (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR170050 Winter (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Royal Wedding. Crowds of people who made up their minds to get a good glimpse of the Royal Wedding made a great decision by sleeping out al night at their selected spot, and our photo show

Dog (Canis familiaris) under sheets keeping warm

Two Poodle puppies (Canis familiaris) in striped, woollen jumpers, front view

Female snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) sheltering from the wind behind a boulder encrusted with ice feathers. Photographed at around 1100m on the Cairngorm plateau, in Cairngorms National Park

Woman holding a cup of tea
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"Keeping Warm: From Musicians to Athletes, a Journey through Chilly Times" Jeff Lynne of The Electric Light Orchestra warms up the stage with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies. In the freezing Berlin Olympics of 1936, athletes like Frank Wykoff, Paul Hanni, Ralph Metcalfe, and Jesse Owens defied the cold to achieve greatness on the track. Snow-covered pitches couldn't stop the dedicated grounds staff at Bristol Rovers Eastville Stadium from ensuring an uninterrupted game for passionate football fans. A man in a blue kitchen finds solace in warmth as he indulges in culinary delights depicted beautifully on canvas. Russian soldiers enduring harsh winters in Manchuria during the Russo-Japanese War remind us of their resilience amidst freezing conditions. Through stained glass art depicting February's Labours of the Months, we witness how even windows embrace warmth as they showcase scenes from nature's cycle. Transport yourself back to a French street scene in 1821 where locals sought comfort from biting cold by huddling around cozy fires or sipping warm beverages. Le pere malade (the sick father) seeks refuge near a hearth as color lithographs capture moments when warmth becomes essential for healing and comfort. A group of men gathered around a stove inside a shop in early 20th century USA reminds us that camaraderie can be found even amidst chilly temperatures while seeking respite indoors. Young love blossoms under overcoats as couples brave severe elements together, finding solace not only in each other but also within layers upon layers of warmth. Only the brave souls will forsake their cozy beds to stay up all night during frigid temperatures; their determination fuels them through long nights filled with adventure and excitement. Cold Duck proudly flaunts his scarf and bill warmer, a fashionable and functional choice to combat the January chill in 1985.