Shafts Collection (page 2)

Searchlights looking for Zeppelins over London, WW1
Searchlights throwing up shafts of light over the London skyline in September 1914, on the look out for German Zeppelin aircraft

Horse pulling a vehicle
A horse pulling a three-wheel vehicle on a cobblestone street in Germany. Date: circa 1940s

Eyelash hairs, SEM
Eyelash hairs and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eyelash hairs growing from the surface of human skin

Lymphocytes in hair follicle, SEM
Lymphocytes in hair follicle, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Large numbers of lymphocytes (yellow) are seen in inflamed and necrotic tissue at the base of hair shafts (red)

Back to back housing, Llanhilleth, Gwent, South Wales
A view along an alley between back to back terraced housing in Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales, showing walls made of a mixture of brick and stone, and ramshackle corrugated iron roofing

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Local Man with Traditional Arba Cart
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Local Man ( Sart ) with Traditional Cart ( Arba ) with large, heavy wheels - seated in classic pose with feet resting on the shafts. Date: 1907

The Shafts of Cupid by Adam
A Pleasing Phantasy by Adam. Cupid aims his bow at a young woman who lifts her skirt to reveal stockinged legs. Date: 1918

Loggia Ducal Palace Venice 1849-50 Watercolor
Artokoloro

Gold mine, overground site with buildings and rubble heaps, underground cross section

Fighting a duel with whips, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346365 Fighting a duel with whips, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 17th April 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Horseman with plumed hat, seen from the front, Jacques Callot, print maker: Anonymous, Frederik de Wit, 1630 - 1690

Rider with plumed hat, Anonymous, 1630 - 1690

The Norman Doorway at Barfeston Church, Kent
The finely-decorated carving on the Norman Doorway at the Church of St Nicholas, Barfeston, Kent. The churchs website proffers this view on the south doorway

A pair of grey horses drawing a sleigh for a tourist sleigh ride in the snow in Peru Vermont, USA credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

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Upland stream flowing into chasm, Fell Beck, Gaping Gill, Ingleborough, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Upland stream flowing into chasm, Fell Beck, Gaping Gill, Ingleborough, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, April

Upland stream cascading over limestone pavement before flowing into chasm, Fell Beck, Gaping Gill, Ingleborough, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, April

Carding, drawing and roving cotton. Carding engine (left) delivers cotton in a single sliver. Factory operated by shafts & belting. Could be powered by water or steam. Engraving c1830

Shafts of a cannon boring machine with drilling bits on the end. The machine was powered by a treadmill, left. From De la pirotechnia by Vannoccio Biringuccio (Venice, 1540). Woodcut

Angel summoning the shepherds of the Nativity. From 16th century Book of Hours. Angel, messenger of God, on cloud from which come shafts of holy light, appears to the amazed shepherds

Sectional view of German mine showing method of sinking shafts and driving horizontal galleries. Windlass at B, C used to raise and lower men, materials and spoil

Corn mill powered by a horizontal water wheel through the gears in central section.The pipe, the wheel, the shafts, and the gearing all constructed from wood

Fontaines safety cage for mine shafts. If the rope or chain suspending the cage broke a spring was released and levers were thrust into the guide rods

Miners in Chihuahua, Mexico, ascending a mineshaft by means of crude steps carrying candles attached to sticks to light their way. Descending and ascending such shafts was a daily hazard

Revolving wooden wind vanes fitted to the top of mine ventilation shafts. When they revolved they acted as extractor fans sucking stale air from the mine

Shafts of sunlight breaking through Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) branches and leaves above small waterfall, Hoar Oak Water, near Watersmeet, North Devon, England, November

Brown and white mottled feather, mid section, close up

Shaft and barbs of elongated, golden brown feather, mid section, close up

Polar bear underhair, SEM
Polar bear underhair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of several shafts of hair from the underhair of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

Scalp skin showing hair follicles, LM
Scalp skin. Light micrograph of a section through skin from the scalp. Numerous hair shafts are seen (purple rings), which are surrounded by connective tissue (dark blue)

Underground oil deposit, artwork
Underground oil deposit, historical artwork. Shafts have been sunk from the surface to extract (from left to right): water, oil and natural gas. The labels are in French

Revelstoke hydroelectric dam C013 / 9760
Revelstoke hydroelectric dam. Revelstoke Dam and its hydroelectric power station was completed in 1984. It is located on the Columbia River, near Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

The foreman and miners pose for a photograph. King Cobalt silver mine, Cobalt, Ontario Canada

Fox hair, SEM
Fox hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs from a fox (family Canidae). The outside of the hair, the cuticle

Chinchilla hair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of chinchilla hairs. Chinchillas, rodents in the family Chinchillidae, have the densest fur of any animal

Eyebrow hair, SEM
Eyebrow hair and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eyebrow hair growing from the surface of human skin

Hair follicles, SEM
Hair follicles. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through freeze- fractured hair follicles in the skin

Stubble hair, SEM
Stubble hair and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of stubble hair growing from the surface of human skin

Magnified section of scalp, historical artwork. The external surface is the cuticle, with the layer of skin below this known as the rete mucosum, or epidermis

Fjord mountains, South Georgia
Fjord mountains. This coastal landscape, lit by sunlight shining through a gap in the clouds, is part of Drygalski Fjord. This fjord is located at the south-eastern corner of South Georgia

Prosthetic shafts for hip replacement
Prosthetic shaft for hip replacement. These prostheses are inserted into the femur (thigh bone). They will have a ball attached at the top, which will form part of the hip joint

Metro network ventilators
Building the Slavyansky Boulevard station of the Moscow metro networks Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line

Seal fur, SEM
Seal fur. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) for a freeze-fracture of seal skin with fur seen across top. The dense flattened fur of seals traps air and aids insulation in cold water

Cat hair, SEM
Cat hair, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The outside of the hair, the cuticle, is covered in overlapping scales of dead cells containing the protein keratin

Human hairs, SEM
Human hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of three human hairs next to each other. The outside of the hair, the cuticle

Edwardian family in South Africa
An Edwardian family in South Africa. Two women sit in an open carriage with a baby, while a girl and a native man hold the shafts at the front

Sandhurst, Australia
General view of the mines at Sandhurst, Australia

Russian Carriage Driving at Olympia, London, 1911
Illustration showing a demonstration of Russian carriage driving at the Olympia Horse Show, London, 1911. This image shows the horse between the shafts (on left) trotting, while its partner gallops

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"Exploring the Depths: From Coal Mines to Rickshaws, Shafts Unveil Stories" A sketch map of Hook, Pembrokeshire in South Wales reveals hidden shafts that hold tales of history and mystery. As dusk settles over Wrynose pass and the Coniston hills in Ambleside, Lake District, ethereal shafts of light create a mesmerizing spectacle. Journey back to the 1930s at Chislet Colliery where brave miners descended into dark shafts in search of coal. The intricate machinery within a coal mine stands tall as it illuminates with vibrant beams of light piercing through its metallic structure. Amidst darkness, a brown rat finds solace standing confidently within a radiant shaft of light in England during an August evening. Two rickshaws eagerly await their departure, ready to transport passengers on exciting adventures through bustling streets. In Japan's vibrant culture, two women gracefully step into their rickshaws as they embark on journeys filled with tradition and elegance. Japanese Rickshaw drivers skillfully maneuver their vehicles while passengers enjoy scenic views from within these iconic modes of transportation. HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer ship sails proudly through treacherous waters guided by powerful searchlights cutting through the night sky like sharp shafts of brilliance. "Cart before the horse, " one among many favorite sayings reminds us not to rush blindly but instead follow logical steps - like placing the cart behind the horse. During World War I's turbulent times, searchlights tirelessly scanned London's skies for Zeppelins threatening peaceful nights with menacing shadows cast by their powerful beams. A majestic horse pulls a vehicle effortlessly forward along sunlit paths as rays cascade down upon them both - showcasing nature's harmonious interplay between animal and light. In various forms and contexts, shafts symbolize exploration, illumination, tradition, and resilience.