Action Collection (#3)

Patent double action grinder for asbestos by Heath Robinson
A patent double-action grinder for mashing asbestos fibre - a drawing done for Turners Asbestos Cement Co by William Heath Robinson, renowned for his machines and convoluted contraptions. Date: c.1925

WW2 Poster -- Back Them Up
Back Them Up! Colour photolithograph printed by Fosh and Cross Ltd, published by HMSO. Showing a British Commando raid on a German-held port in Norway. Date: 1940

British gunners, Battle of the Somme, WW1
British gunners in action during the Battle of the Somme, First World War. Their guns are on " Percy Scott" mountings, with rather colourful camouflage paint. Date: 1918

Red kite (Milvus milvus) in flight during a snow shower, Rhayader, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

WW2 Memorabilia - Damaged Cafe informing suppliers
WW2 Home Front Memorabilia - Damaged Cafe Colette of Swallow Street, London sending information on a printed card to inform suppliers that (likely due to Bomb damage)

Ichthyosaurr, Plesiosaurus, Pterodactylus
Duria Antiquior - A more ancient Dorset by Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche. This collection of marine and avian reptiles could be found in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years

The Daleks spaceship model
rom the filming of Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

A scene from the Ladykillers (1955)
shot at the Gasholders near Kings Cross Station, in London

The Cruel Sea (1953)
A portrait of Stanley Baker as Bennett for the war film directed in 1953 by Charles Frend at Ealing Studios

Ww1 / 15Sep16 / Battle Somme
FIRST BATTLE OF THE SOMME British tanks are used in action for the first time, causing panic among the Germans

CJ10 7445 Tom Ingram, Hyundai i30N
Tom Ingram, Hyundai i30N, BTCC bounces back into action in readiness for the 2022 race season, BTCC, British Touring Car Championship, Launch day and media event, BTCC Media Day

CM26 9351 Colin Turkington, BMW 330i M Sport
Colin Turkington, BMW 330i M Sport, BTCC launch day and media event, Brands Hatch, Wednesday 27th March 2019. Autosport, British Touring Car Championship, BTCC, BTCC Media Day, BTCC Media Day 2019

Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1346 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1864. King Edward III, (1312- 1377) standing on a hillside refusing succour to his son Edward the Black Prince, (1330-1376)) at the at the Battle of Crecy

Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th Reg
An action during the Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th (Rifle) Regiment acting as snipers, 1810 (c).Watercolour attributed to Denis Dighton

Tank Battle on the Somme British MkIV & German A7V tanks in
Tank Battle on the Somme. British MkIV & German A7V tanks in action. Date: circa 1918

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

USA-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh: Heinz Stadium home of the Pittsburgh Steelers Football
USA, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh: Heinz Stadium home of the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team / Late Afternoon

Peter Cushing and Bernard Cribbins
in a scene from Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

Checking on a Dalek
eter Cushing as Dr Who in a humorous pose taken for the promotion of Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD
Shooting a chase sequence on the set of Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD
On the set at Shepperton Studios

Filming Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD
on stage at Shepperton Studios

Daleks on a rampage
in a scene from Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

n the set of Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD
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Inside the Daleks spaceship with Peter Cushing as dr. Who
n a scene from Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD
Inside the Daleks spaceship

A portrait of Peter Cushing as Dr Who
taken to promote Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

Daleks chase the rebels vehicle
in a scene from Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD shot at Shepperton Studios

A portrait of Peter Cushing as Dr Who
taken to promote Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

UK One Sheet poster for Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD (1966)
Black and white variant of UK artwork for the release of Gordon Flemyngs sci-fi film

The Cruel Sea (1953)
A portrait of Virginia McKenna

The Cruel Sea
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LCC-LFB Fire display at Brigade HQ Southwark
The London Fire Brigade encouraged, for very many years, a good public image by opening its doors to the public to special fire brigade displays

HMS Indefatigable, Battle of Jutland, WW1
HMS Indefatigable, British battlecruiser, launched 1909, served during the First World War. Seen here going into action during the Battle of Jutland, on the day she was sunk. 31 May 1916

LOUISIANA: STEAMBOAT, 1865. Through the Bayou by Torchlight. Lithograph, c1865, by Currier & Ives

Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing his Sten gun at Germans near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

British First Airborne dug in at Arnhem; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division, in shallow trenches along a road side near Arnhem, September 1944

Gillingham / Cricketer
Rev Frank Hay Gillingham, English cricketer, in action

Koniggratz Battle 1866
BATTLE OF KOENIGGRATZ (also known as Sadowa) The Prussian victory, though hard- won, leads to Austrian collapse, victory for Prussia, and the creation of the German Empire

Royal Horse Artillery
British Royal Horse Artillery in action, 19th century

chilled surfing
Raissa Oltmanns

Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas)
658034 Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 30.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children on the Beach, St. Ives)

Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
5667210 Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 141.6 x 112.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, 1816. Creator: John Martin
Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, 1816

Red kite (Milvus milvus) in flight, Gigrin Farm, Mid Wales, UK, March. Non-ex

In the Old Belfry -- bellringers in action. 1893

Space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida
Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 5, 2010 - Space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on the STS-131 mission

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), United Kingdom, Europe

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"Capturing the Essence of Action: From War to Film and Sports" "The Canadians at Ypres - William Barnes Wollen: A vivid depiction of bravery in action. " "CHAPLIN: MODERN TIMES, 1936: Charlie Chaplin's iconic final scene portrays action with a touch of humor. " "Scotland Forever. The Charge of the Scots Greys: Witness the thunderous power and courage in this legendary cavalry charge. " "Spitfires over Forth: Feel the adrenaline as these fighter planes soar through the skies during World War II. " "Between Two Fires, c1892 (1938): Francis Davis Millet captures intense action amidst chaos and conflict. " "British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis: Precision meets firepower in this remarkable display of military action. " "The Great Sacrifice by James Clark, WW1: A poignant reminder of the heroic actions taken during World War I. " "The Cruel Sea Poster (1953): Dive into high-stakes maritime action with this gripping black and white film poster. " "Crew Team Rowing: Witness synchronized strength and determination as rowers unite for an exhilarating display of team action. " "Pat Taaffe on Irish-trained Arkle takes the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House: Experience heart-pounding horse racing action at its finest. " Note that some captions have been combined or modified to fit within the given word limit while still conveying their essence accurately.