Withstand Collection

Waterloo - Highlanders
Battle of WATERLOO The Highlanders form a square to withstand the cavalry charge of the French cuirassiers

Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation
A Rover car fitted with a neatly made coal-gas installation. The gas bolster originated by Wood-Milne Ltd. was a recepticle built along the lines of a pneumatic tyre

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Tree in a Gusty Wind
An etching of a tree, managing to withstand a mighty, blustery wind, as it perches on a rocky slope. Date: circa 1915

German field guns being tested at the secretive Krupp works at Essen in 1916. The weapons were put through extensive trials to ensure the gun-mechanism could withstand the rigors of travel during

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Curtiss P-40E -known as the Warhawk in the US and the Kittyhawk in the RAF, the type was loved by its pilots for its ability to withstand combat damage

Stratospheric Flight
These two aviators are preparing for a flight in the stratosphere, for which they will need the equivalent of divers suits to withstand the lack of breathable air

Baron De Wogan
BARON DE WOGAN traveller in California, then a wild and rugged region where one had to dress like this to withstand the rigours of the terrain... Date: circa 1850

Odysseus and the Sirens, Anonymous, Abraham van Diepenbeeck, 1622 - 1725

WW1 / 1918 / JOAN OF ARC
Jeanne d Arc sees her country destroyed during World War One - even she would be helpless to withstand the might of the Germans ! Date: 1918

Travelling Dress C14
Three travellers, suitably dressed to withstand the rigours of the journey

Protecting Rail, Canada
A train emerges from a rail shed, timber-built to withstand even an avalanche

Balkal (Cig Card)
British-built steamship built for use on Russias Lake Balkal. Her hull is designed to withstand the ice which frequently impedes navigation of the lake

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"Withstand: The Unyielding Spirit of Resilience" In the heart of Waterloo, amidst the valiant Highlanders, a tale of unwavering strength unfolds. Like a Rover car with its fitted Coal-Gas installation, they faced adversity head-on, undeterred by the challenges that lay ahead. Alone, like a solitary tree in a gusty wind, they stood firm against the trials that tested their mettle. Just as German field guns were being put to the test at Krupp works in Essen during 1916, these brave souls refused to be broken. Like the mighty Curtiss P-40E Warhawk soaring through the skies above them, led by Baron De Wogan himself; they found solace and courage in coming together. United against all odds, their collective power knew no bounds. Dreaming of stratospheric flight and daring adventures beyond imagination; yet sometimes finding themselves alone once again. Much like Odysseus facing off against the enchanting Sirens or Joan of Arc leading her troops into battle during WW1's tumultuous year of 1918. Through it all, one thing remained constant - their ability to withstand whatever life threw at them. Whether it was on distant battlefields or within their own personal struggles; resilience became their guiding light. With each passing day and every hurdle overcome; this indomitable spirit grew stronger. They embodied an unbreakable force capable of weathering any storm - just as Odysseus resisted temptation or Joan of Arc defied expectations. So let us remember those who have shown us what it truly means to withstand – for they are our inspiration when faced with our own battles both big and small. May we find solace in knowing that within ourselves lies an unwavering spirit waiting to be unleashed upon this world.