Men Collection (page 2)

Italy, Desdemona, Othello and Iago, illustration for the opera Otello (1887) by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), oleograph 19th century, Civica Raccolta Delle Stampe Achille Bertarelli (Library)

Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2
Panoramic view of bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, 18 November 1944. Rubble and debris can be seen on both sides of the road

Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage and a crater in Petherton Road, North London, 2 July 1944. A salvage operation took place, pumping out flooded basements

Old Sea Dogs
Artist: Titcomb, William Holt Yates - Title: Old Sea Dogs - Date: 1891 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 157.5 x 121.9

The apprentice boys of Derry shutting the gates
Some of the thirteen apprentice boys of Derry (also known as Londonderry) who shut the gates of the Protestant Irish city against a Jacobite (Catholic) army who then laid siege in 1688-89

Zeus - supreme god of Greek mythology, published c. 1830
Zeus - the supreme Olympian god of Greek mythology. Lithograph after the bust " Zeus of Otricoli" (Marble, Roman copy after a Greek original)

The Run Home, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th century / early 20th century. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

William Hogarth Four Times of the Day - Morning
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Four Times of the Day. They are humorous depictions of life in the streets of London, the vagaries of fashion

Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale
Vintage engraving of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale. 1864 to 14 January 1892, was the eldest son of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII)

Dancing in the teachers room
The cast of Carry On Teacher in one of the most famous scenes from this classic comedy

Victorian man driving a horse and cart
Vintage engraving of Victorian man driving a horse and cart. Strange Adventures of a Dog cart, by Randolph Caldecott

Famous Greek poets and philosophers
Illustration of a famous Greek poets and philosophers

Illustration of Ned Kelly wearing home made armour and shooting handgun

Illustration of Icarus and Daedalus

Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. 1901 or 1906
Panoramic view of crowds at the " Knill Ceremony" overlooking Carbis Bay, St Ives, probably 1901 or 1906. John Knill was born in Callington on 1st January 1733

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1900
Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). The fairground ride of J. Brewer & Sons of Indian Queens and Bath stands in the middle of the picture. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Maid Bestys Cellar, Porthmeor, St Ives, Cornwall. 1871
Bulking or packing pilchards at Maid Bestys Cellar at Porthmeor. Photographer: Unknown

Fishing, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Tucking pilchards off St Ives. Close up of fish and fishermen. Group of onlookers in the background. This picture was used by A.K. Hamilton in the book Cornwall and its People. Photographer: Unknown

Harbour, Boscastle, Cornwall. Possibly 1902
The schooner " Lively" of Bideford alongside the quay, unloading coal. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), British Admiral, steel engraving, published in 1868
Horatio Nelson (1758 - 1805), famous British admiral. Steel engraving after a paintinging by Lemuel Francis Abbott (English painter, 1760/61 - 1802), published in 1868

Picture No. 10767981
JAWS, Mechanical Great White shark - Valerie Taylor with the shark used in the making of the film Jaws Date:

Wine Cellar, Drinking A Glass Of Wine, Two Men, Wine Barrels, Winery, Storage, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverage, Underground, Viticulture, 19th Century Lithography

Fittleworth Smithy interior with two blacksmiths
Fittleworth Smithy interior. Two blacksmiths, one working at the forge and one at the anvil. Many tools and horseshoes shown

Yuri Gagarin before launch, 1961
Yuri Gagarin before launch, in his flight suit and helmet, in a bus heading toward the Vostok 1 launch site in Kazakhstan, USSR, on 12 April 1961

Mursi tribe
Africa, Ethiopia, Debub Omo Zone, woman of the Mursi tribe. A nomadic cattle herder ethnic group located in Southern Ethiopia, close to the Sudanese border. Two Mursi men with bodypaint

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth. Interior of a church where the congregation sleeps as the clergyman reads from the gospel

St. Nicholasa Church in Ghent, Belgium Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of St. Nicholasa Church in Ghent, Belgium Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California

Illustration of two knights competing in a medieval jousting tournament

African people
Antique illustration of a African people

Kendo martial arts fighter holding sword in front of him

Illustration of ancient East African city of Axum showing people working marble in the foreground, conical grass huts, and royal palace in background

Vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Fort Sanders. The battle was fought in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 29, 1863

U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing
February 27, 2007 - U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Athletic young man in shorts with ball lying on a stone floor

The Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A hand coloured slide of the Headland from Great Western Beach. Photographer: Unknown

Harbour scene with the Guiding Star, Padstow. Cornwall. June 1906
Guiding Star with the Barry pilot cutter no. 5 under sail. The Guiding Star was a topsail schooner from London, built at Howden in 1875. She was 81 4 by 22 6 by 11

St Martin In The Bull Ring
The church of St Martin, Birmingham, circa 1885. Designed by Alfred Chatwin in the Victorian high gothic style, it is the original parish church of Birmingham

Fog At Liverpool Street
Two passengers looking at the train departure board at Liverpool Street Station, London, during heavy fog, 29th January 1959. Most rail services have been delayed because of the weather

LCC-MFB Red Cross Street fire station and engine, London LFB150
Red Cross Street fire station, City of London, built by the London County Council (LCC) and opened in 1900. It was one of four fire stations (plus a river station at Blackfriars)

Men unloading bones and animal waste from a WJ Curleys lorry at Stratford, East London. 5 October 1937

Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford General view of the house 28 November 1922

Wedding of Mr F Edward Bullmore and Miss Adeline Roscow at St Dunstans in the West, Fleet Street 23rd December 1925

Nursery congress at Phillip Ladds Nursery on Goldsel Road in Swanley, Kent. 1936

Watched by customers and the landlord Mr H Mills pouring out beer Ginger a 9 year old cart horse stops for a quick pint with his master at the public bar of the New Inn Monkton Kent 26 October 1951

A delivery van from Platt Mill, Borough Green, Kent is loaded up with sacks of flour. 1936

Workers are unloading sacks of flour from a Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, on one of their deliveries in Ashford, Kent. 1939

Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard. ca. 1903, Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard

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Men have always been the epitome of strength and bravery, stepping forward to save lives in times of danger. Just like a heroic fireman fearlessly rescuing a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno, they embody the true essence of courage. In the streets of olden days, men like Billy The Rat Catcher would fearlessly venture into dark alleys to rid cities of vermin, ensuring safety for all. Their dedication and determination saved countless lives from diseases spread by these pests. The Ringers of Launcells Tower stand tall as an example of men's unwavering commitment to their craft. With every chime echoing through time, they remind us that even in simplicity lies great artistry. From railway workers manually operating trains with precision to crew teams rowing together in perfect harmony, they have always shown remarkable teamwork and coordination, and are the backbone behind seamless operations and smooth journeys. Even amidst chaos and destruction caused by war, men rise above adversity. In Brampton Road during World War II, their resilience shines through as they rebuild what was once lost - a testament to their indomitable spirit. Dancing is not just about grace but also about strength; it requires agility and power. The Rachenitsa Dance captures this essence perfectly as men showcase their prowess on the dance floor with breathtaking moves that leave spectators mesmerized. Art knows no bounds when it comes to expressing masculinity - be it through paintings like "The Green Donkey" or ancient maps such as the Catalan Atlas. These creations depict diverse facets of manhood throughout history while showcasing creativity at its finest. Nature's wonders never fail to captivate our hearts, especially when witnessed up close. Men daringly dive into deep waters alongside whale sharks with mouths wide open feeding - an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us how small we are compared to nature's grandeur. Mythology often portrays heroes conquering unimaginable challenges, just like Perseus slaying Medusa.