Strengthening Collection

Dome of St. Pauls Cathedral by S. W. Clatworthy
Cross section diagram showing the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral in London which had been stabilised with a new chain round its circumference. Date: 1928

Happy as the day is long - are the little ones who are strengthened and nourished by this body-building food (basically cod liver oil in more palatable form). Date: c.1924

Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbow, illustration from Ancient Armour
620152 Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbow, illustration from Ancient Armour, 1860 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Exercises to strengthen the muscles (b / w photo)
3097124 Exercises to strengthen the muscles (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exercises to strengthen the muscles)

Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: A Friend In Need, 11 October 1873 (engraving)
6034610 Punch cartoon regarding John Bright: A Friend In Need, 11 October 1873 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Friend In Need, 11 October 1873)

The angel giving Jesus strength during his Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (colour litho)
5226684 The angel giving Jesus strength during his Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Development of the Pianoforte (engraving)
1606370 The Development of the Pianoforte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Development of the Pianoforte)

Slasher sizing machine, used for strengthening the warp by adding starch to reduce breakage of the yarns, built by J. Harrison & Sons

WW2 - Women filling sandbags strengthening the Chalet
WW2 - Women filling sandbags (strengthening the Chalet) Date: 1937

Re-building Menai Suspension Bridge
The Menai Suspension Bridge - built by Thomas Telford, opened in 1826. Reconstruction started in June 1938. Date: 1938

Ramsgate, engraved by Joseph Clayton Bentley, 1836 (engraving)
XJF472250 Ramsgate, engraved by Joseph Clayton Bentley, 1836 (engraving) by Stanfield, Clarkson R.A. (1793-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

On top of a strengthening of a city a young girl surrounded by three soldiers, a soldier sitting on a basket and smokes a pipe, the soldier behind her stealing an apple from her basket

Soldiers, Anonymous, c. 1880 - c. 1910

Bone tissue, SEM
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Bone tissue, SEM C013 / 4768
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Bone tissue, SEM C013 / 4767
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Bone tissue, SEM C013 / 4766
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Coiffurine for strengthening, restoring & dressing the hair... Date c1870. Coiffurine for strengthening, restoring & dressing the hair... Date c1870

Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Bird bone tissue, SEM
Bird bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone from a robin. This tissue, found in the interior of bones

Fossilised bird bone, SEM
Fossilised bird bone, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is cancellous, or spongy bone, which is found in the interior of bones

French Bastion Du Mat
French troops strengthening their fortifications at the Bastion du Mat

Admiral Von Tirpitz
ALFRED VON TIRPITZ Chiefly responsible for the strengthening of the German navy in the years leading up to World War One; seen here age 80

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"Strengthening: Empowering the Mind, Body, and Spirit" Happy as the day is long - are the little ones who are strengthened. Discovering ancient techniques: Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbow, illustration from Ancient Armour. Unleashing inner power: Exercises to strengthen the muscles (b/w photo). Marvel at architectural might: Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral by S. W. Clatworthy. A friend in need: Reflecting on John Bright through a Punch cartoon (engraving). Finding solace in faith: The angel giving Jesus strength during his Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (colour litho). Overcoming adversity together: Witnessing The Inundations round Paris (engraving). Evolution of harmony: Exploring The Development of the Pianoforte (engraving). Women's resilience in wartime: WW2 - Women filling sandbags strengthening the Chalet. Rebuilding bridges, rebuilding hope: Re-building Menai Suspension Bridge. A nation united against crisis: Understanding The Crisis in China (litho). Innovative solutions for progress: Slasher sizing machine, used for strengthening warp by adding starch to reduce breakage of yarns, built by J. Harrison & Sons. In this captivating collection of images and illustrations, we delve into various aspects of "strengthening. " From witnessing children brimming with happiness after being empowered to exploring ancient armory techniques that fortified warriors' skills – we embark on a journey towards personal growth and resilience. Through exercises captured in timeless black-and-white photographs, we witness individuals pushing their physical limits to build stronger bodies and minds alike. The grandeur of architecture takes center stage as we marvel at St. Paul's Cathedral's majestic dome – an embodiment of human determination and craftsmanship standing tall amidst the sky.