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Placing Collection

"Placing: From Lake Submarine to Lettres D'Amour

Background imagePlacing Collection: Lake Submarine / Diver

Lake Submarine / Diver
A diver from a " Simon Lake" submarine placing a mine in channels used by enemy ship 2 of 2

Background imagePlacing Collection: No Coupons by David Wright

No Coupons by David Wright
A lady, half naked and wearing stockings, placing a hat on her head. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imagePlacing Collection: Cupping

Cupping
MODEL RELEASED. Cupping. Therapist heating cups on a clients back. Cupping, or fire cupping, is a is a practice derived from Chinese medicine

Background imagePlacing Collection: The French Resistance - WWII (1 / 3)

The French Resistance - WWII (1 / 3)
Thanks to the parachute drop of plastic explosive, the French resitance were able to blow up the track. This enabled them to intercept a German train heading for the border on the line from Marseille

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving)

The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving)
1047883 The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall)

Background imagePlacing Collection: Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium

Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium
At Christmas 1914, over the 24th/25th December, a truce was held here between the 1st Battalion the Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th Bavarians in which Bruce Bairnsfaher took part

Background imagePlacing Collection: Granny Grimmond's Best Hat

Granny Grimmond's Best Hat
A wartime children's short story illustration from Granny Grimmond's Best Hat, written by Janet Fraser. The image shows the old lady placing her hat on her head. Date: circa 1940s

Background imagePlacing Collection: WW2 - R. A. F. Placing Prints On The Map

WW2 - R. A. F. Placing Prints On The Map
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force men placing prints in their appropriate positions on the map. Date: circa 1940s

Background imagePlacing Collection: Tsarevich of Russia lays first stone of the Altar at Reval

Tsarevich of Russia lays first stone of the Altar at Reval
Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (1904-1918) lays the first stone of the Altar of a new Church at Reval, Russia (now Tallinn, Estonia). Date: circa 1911

Background imagePlacing Collection: Lettres D'Amour

Lettres D'Amour
This illustration portrays a young lady nonchalantly placing her love letters into the fire, causing the oaths to go up in smoke, as it were. Date: circa 1901

Background imagePlacing Collection: Placing white tiles for firing, Alfred Meakin

Placing white tiles for firing, Alfred Meakin
Placing white tiles for firing of the Glaze Date: 1913

Background imagePlacing Collection: Placing decorated ware in kiln, Alfred Meakin

Placing decorated ware in kiln, Alfred Meakin
Placing decorated ware in enamel kiln before final firing Date: 1913

Background imagePlacing Collection: Filling saggers with clay ware, Alfred Meakin

Filling saggers with clay ware, Alfred Meakin
Filling saggers with clay ware and placing in position in the Bisque oven Date: 1913

Background imagePlacing Collection: Bristol Bloodhound surface to air missile

Bristol Bloodhound surface to air missile test round carried by a side lifting crane for removing / placing missiles from / on launchers and servicing stands. Date: circa 1962

Background imagePlacing Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Andrea Mantegna

Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) - Paduan - painted on wood Date: circa 1495

Background imagePlacing Collection: James III of Scotland, 1451 - 1488, on his knees praying with his son the future James IV of

James III of Scotland, 1451 - 1488, on his knees praying with his son the future James IV of Scotland, 1473 - 1513
1219696 James III of Scotland, 1451 - 1488, on his knees praying with his son the future James IV of Scotland, 1473 - 1513, behind him. St. Andrew is shown placing a crown on the head of James III

Background imagePlacing Collection: Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas)

Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas)
354823 Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas) by Martinez Anaya, Antonio (17th century); Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris (engraving)

The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris (engraving)
1050559 The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris (engraving) by Mejanel, Pierre (b.c.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris)

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho)

The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho)
1629589 The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Eiffel Tower at the Paris Exhibition (engraving)

The Eiffel Tower at the Paris Exhibition (engraving)
1041755 The Eiffel Tower at the Paris Exhibition (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eiffel Tower at the Paris Exhibition)

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Marriage of Mary, 1515

The Marriage of Mary, 1515
2562715 The Marriage of Mary, 1515 by Boccaccino, Boccaccio (c.1467-1525); Duomo (Cattedrale Santa Maria dell Assunta), Cremona, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Duomo (Cattedrale di S)

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Works of the New Tay Bridge, Scotland (engraving)

The Works of the New Tay Bridge, Scotland (engraving)
1050473 The Works of the New Tay Bridge, Scotland (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Works of the New Tay Bridge, Scotland)

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Coronation of the Czar of Russia, the Czar placing the Imperial Crown upon his Head in

The Coronation of the Czar of Russia, the Czar placing the Imperial Crown upon his Head in the Cathedral of
1044247 The Coronation of the Czar of Russia, the Czar placing the Imperial Crown upon his Head in the Cathedral of the Assumption, the Kremlin, Moscow (engraving) by Wilson

Background imagePlacing Collection: Universal Exposition of 1900: Installation of the Star on Top of the Palace of Electricity

Universal Exposition of 1900: Installation of the Star on Top of the Palace of Electricity (engraving)
XIR155345 Universal Exposition of 1900: Installation of the Star on Top of the Palace of Electricity (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imagePlacing Collection: Placing Rugby Ball & Penalty Kick

Placing Rugby Ball & Penalty Kick
Placing Rugby Ball and Penalty Kick Rbs Six Nations England V Italy, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 07 February 2009 Date: 07 February 2009

Background imagePlacing Collection: Placing The Ball

Placing The Ball Rugby Ball English Nat Div Xv V Australia Welford Road, Leicester 28 October 2001 Date: 28 October 2001

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Two Crowns, 1896 (oil on canvas)

The Two Crowns, 1896 (oil on canvas)
CH401532 The Two Crowns, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Sims, Charles (1873-1928); 65.7x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Church of St Mary Redcliff in Bristol (engraving)

The Church of St Mary Redcliff in Bristol (engraving)
1619760 The Church of St Mary Redcliff in Bristol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of St Mary Redcliff in Bristol)

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Late Prince Henry of Battenberg (engraving)

The Late Prince Henry of Battenberg (engraving)
1041936 The Late Prince Henry of Battenberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Prince Henry of Battenberg)

Background imagePlacing Collection: Flower-placing (colour litho)

Flower-placing (colour litho)
981625 Flower-placing (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower-placing)

Background imagePlacing Collection: Preparing for the Exhibition, placing Statuary in the Annex (engraving)

Preparing for the Exhibition, placing Statuary in the Annex (engraving)
1092661 Preparing for the Exhibition, placing Statuary in the Annex (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Exhibition)

Background imagePlacing Collection: Illustrated Journalism (engraving)

Illustrated Journalism (engraving)
583010 Illustrated Journalism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated Journalism)

Background imagePlacing Collection: Deputies from the Hanse Towns placing a Copy of their Privileges in the Hands of the Abbot of St

Deputies from the Hanse Towns placing a Copy of their Privileges in the Hands of the Abbot of St Michaels (engraving)
2773405 Deputies from the Hanse Towns placing a Copy of their Privileges in the Hands of the Abbot of St Michaels (engraving) by English School

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe placing the Memorial Stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse

The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe placing the Memorial Stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital (engraving)
1587638 The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe placing the Memorial Stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital (engraving) by English School

Background imagePlacing Collection: King placing his tribute at the Cenotaph, London 1920

King placing his tribute at the Cenotaph, London 1920
After the two minute silence King George V laying a wreath down on the newly opened Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. 11th November 1920

Background imagePlacing Collection: Unveiled Cenotaph, War Memorial 1920

Unveiled Cenotaph, War Memorial 1920
Various photographs of George V revealing the Cenotaph War memorial in Whitehall, London. Showing the King placing a wreath at the bottom of the memorial

Background imagePlacing Collection: Ceremony of Placing the Guards Crimean Colours in the Chapel of the Wellington Barracks (engraving)

Ceremony of Placing the Guards Crimean Colours in the Chapel of the Wellington Barracks (engraving)
1587409 Ceremony of Placing the Guards Crimean Colours in the Chapel of the Wellington Barracks (engraving) by English School

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Restocking of the Thames with Salmon, placing Samlets in the River at Teddington

The Restocking of the Thames with Salmon, placing Samlets in the River at Teddington, 23 April (b / w photo)
1593588 The Restocking of the Thames with Salmon, placing Samlets in the River at Teddington, 23 April (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePlacing Collection: Young English gentlemen playing a game of billiards

Young English gentlemen playing a game of billiards
Young English gentleman playing a game of billiards with a soldier in uniform in a club, watched by a large group of men. iHandcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Eiffel Tower--Placing a Girder in Position (engraving)

The Eiffel Tower--Placing a Girder in Position (engraving)
670249 The Eiffel Tower--Placing a Girder in Position (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eiffel Tower--Placing a Girder in Position)

Background imagePlacing Collection: The green man (colour litho)

The green man (colour litho)
3641648 The green man (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The green man. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePlacing Collection: Acts of Bravery during the late War (colour litho)

Acts of Bravery during the late War (colour litho)
1587595 Acts of Bravery during the late War (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acts of Bravery during the late War)

Background imagePlacing Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Merchant Seamens Orphan Asylum, by the Prince Consort

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Merchant Seamens Orphan Asylum, by the Prince Consort
1619593 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Merchant Seamens Orphan Asylum, by the Prince Consort, Ladies placing Purses on the Stone (engraving) by English School

Background imagePlacing Collection: The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan (engraving)

The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan (engraving)
1614292 The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan)

Background imagePlacing Collection: The King and Queen at Devonport, 8 March, the First Ceremonial Laying of a Keel-Plate by a Royal

The King and Queen at Devonport, 8 March, the First Ceremonial Laying of a Keel-Plate by a Royal Personage
1629442 The King and Queen at Devonport, 8 March, the First Ceremonial Laying of a Keel-Plate by a Royal Personage, His Majesty placing the First Plate of HMS " King Edward VII" in Position

Background imagePlacing Collection: Placing a 67-Ton Gun (13. 5) in the Fore Turret of HMS 'Trafalgar, 'Port Guard-Ship at Portsmouth

Placing a 67-Ton Gun (13. 5) in the Fore Turret of HMS "Trafalgar, "Port Guard-Ship at Portsmouth
1629139 Placing a 67-Ton Gun (13.5) in the Fore Turret of HMS " Trafalgar, " Port Guard-Ship at Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePlacing Collection: Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres, the Ambulance Corps (engraving)

Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres, the Ambulance Corps (engraving)
1622627 Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres, the Ambulance Corps (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres, the Ambulance Corps)



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"Placing: From Lake Submarine to Lettres D'Amour, a journey through diverse hints" Embark on an intriguing journey as we explore the concept of "placing" through various captivating hints. Dive into the depths of a mysterious lake submarine, where secrets await to be unraveled. No Coupons by David Wright will leave you pondering the significance of absence in our lives. Travel back in time to Cornwall's St Ives and witness the bustling pilchard-fishing industry depicted in an enchanting engraving. The bravery and resilience of The French Resistance during World War II come alive in powerful images that showcase their unwavering spirit. Discover the ancient healing practice of cupping, which has stood the test of time across cultures. Marvel at The Marriage of the Virgin, a masterpiece from 1504 that captures love and devotion on an oil panel canvas. L Plates British symbolize new beginnings as eager learners take their first steps towards mastering driving skills. Granny Grimmond's Best Hat adds a touch of nostalgia, reminding us of cherished family traditions passed down through generations. During WWII, R. A. F. 's meticulous efforts involved placing prints on maps for strategic planning. Witness history being made as Tsarevich lays the first stone at Reval's Altar, marking a significant milestone for Russia. Lastly, immerse yourself in heartfelt Lettres D'Amour - letters filled with passion and longing that transcend time and distance. Join us on this captivating exploration where each hint reveals unique aspects related to "placing.