Turn Collection (#22)

Wood Turning, Tunisia
A carpenter turns wood supported using his feet

Poster for War Savings Certificates
Poster encouraging people to buy War Savings Certificates. The bayonets have won through -- its your turn now

Grand National Course
Bird s-eye view of the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree in Liverpool, featuring photographs of recent winners from turn of the century

Alexei of Russia during wartime
Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaievich of Russia (1904-1918) in field uniform. While other Royal children performed small engagements or were photographed to raise money for war charities

Distribution of boots and clothing to poor children
These illustrations show the London Samaritan Societys distribution of boots and clothing to poor children as follows: 1) Waiting their turn 2) Trying them on 3) The Clothes Department 4

Wait Your Turn
Disgruntled members of a gentlemens club must take a ticket and wait their turn to read a copy of The Bystander during World War One - a humorous comment on the paper shortages affecting the press

A Gurkha Charge
German troops decide to turn and flee rather than face the ferocity of the charging Gurkhas

Scenes from Behind the Front Line in Flanders
The pleasures of staying in a French billet after a turn in the trenches

ARMAGNAC BANDS
France is plagued by roaming bands of unpaid soldiers who, unable to turn their hands to an honest living, turn to banditry and are known loosely as armagnacs

Coloured Cousins 2
At first dismayed when his coloured cousins turn up from the West Indies, Gladstone soon finds work for them

Turks Besiege Rhodes
Having taken Constantinople, the Turks turn their eyes on Rhodes and besiege it, but it is heroically defended by the Hospitallers (Knights of St John) and the Turks retire

Royals at Amsterdam
The Dutch royals don t come to Amsterdam all that often, so when they do the citizens turn out to greet them : the scene at the Muntsluis

The Smokers Turn
Prohibition in the USA : - Beware, Mr Smoker, your turn is next !

Interior of the engine house at Camden Town
Interior view of the new great circular engine-house at the Camden Town depot of the North Western Railway. The vast circular building accommodates engines

American Indians. An Artist in the Far West. United States T
US Trooper in hot pursuit of an Indian who is trying to turn and use a bow and arrow on the trooper. Both are on horseback. The landscape is a typical rocky outcrop

Moors in Spain / 1091
The Moors, invited into Spain by the Saracens, turn against them

Chicago Stockyards 5

Chicago Stockyards 6
At the Chicago stockyards, cattle are driven through a narrow passage where each in turn is fatally stunned by a butcher, their first stage in their final journey

Bustle Causes a Stir
Even in 1931, a lady wearing a Victorian bustle could still turn heads in Hyde Park, London, England

Robbing the Orchard by Louis Wain
An unusual illustration by Louis Wain, more usually known for his cat drawings, showing a group of children stealing apples from an orchard

Singers Firewatching
Two singers form the Bolshoi take their turn at firewatching

Queuing for vaccinations
An outbreak of smallpox during October 1922. An illustration of female assistants at Harrods taking their turn to be vaccinated

Pay Day on Naval Ship
Pay day on the Royal Sovereign - each man in turn doffs his cap to receive whats owing to him

Moslems at Prayer
A group of Moslem men turn towards Mecca and pray, in various attitudes

Arab at Prayer
An Arab traveler hobbles his camel while he pauses in his journey to turn towards Mecca and perform his midday prayers

I am Going to Slow Down
This signal means : I AM GOING TO SLOW DOWN, STOP, OR TURN TO MY LEFT

I am Going to Turn Right
This signal means : I AM GOING TO TURN TO MY RIGHT

Sniper Post Cartoon
The Competitive Spirit Should be Encouraged - A novel approach to this idea in this cartoon, as British troops turn a Snipers Post into a Try Your Luck shooting alley

Engaging Dock labourers at West India Dock
Illustration by A. Forestier showing unemployed men being engaged as dock labourers at West India Dock, London. Many aspects of dock work were relatively unskilled

Hjorths electro-magnetic motive engine
Sketch of the Danish inventor Hjorths electro-magnetic motive engine. The motor was a significant development from earlier electro-magnetic engines

Taking Photo of Friends
A group of young people pose on a fallen tree to have their photograph taken by their friend.. who is in turn photographed!

Maximilian in Italy
Its the Empires turn to invade Italy : Maximilian I anchors the imperial fleet in the harbour of La Spezia

The 1940S House
The television crew film the Hymers familys departure from Otley, Yorkshire, destination The 1940s House, West Wickham, Kent. Lots of neighbours turn out to watch

Peasants into Frogs
Leta, fleeing Hera with her children Apollo and Artemis, gets thirsty, but peasants gathering rushes refuse her drink, so she has Zeus turn them into frogs

2-PIECE SUITS 1951
Stylish, two-piece Italian suits. Both have long lapels and trousers with cuffs or turn-ups. One is single- breasted with 2 buttons; the other double-breasted with four

Harella Coat 1948
A light brown, double- breasted, tailored coat with large pocket flaps and turn back cuffs. The skirt is flared and is 3/4 length

Actresses Play Bowls
Sports or leisure wear worn on the bowling green includes white shorts, blouse and white sandals or mini-skirt, striped top and a skull cap with a large tassel

Bear Turns Wheel / Olaus
A bear is trained to turn a wheel

Charles I, Wife, Sons
Charles and his wife Henrietta Maria, with their sons Charles and James, both of whom will be kings in their turn, and keep their heads though not always their crowns

KERENSKY
Kerensky, with one of his officers, takes a salute : he has formed a provisional government, but he will in turn be overthrown by the Bolsheviks

Religion / Confirmation
A French Catholic boy is confirmed while another waits his turn, his name entered in a register

Power from the Tides
The massive force of the tides will be captured and converted into energy, driving turbines which in turn will generate electrical power

Fur Stole 1910
A young woman in a fur toque & stole sits cross-legged on a bar stool while chatting to a man in a bowler hat & lounge suit with large turn-ups on his trousers

Porpoise and Beluga
A porpoise and an adult beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) - these whales turn fully white at about 6 years old

Girls in Frocks 1925
Girls wear practical short frocks: gathered from a broad collar & with scollop detailing or shirt style with turn over collar & a deep yoke / shirt front in a contrasting fabric

Motoring Hand Signal
A fashionable female motorist uses a hand signal to indicate her intention to turn right. Note her leather driving glove with a built-in make-up mirror!

London Wall Newgate 1903
A 20-metre length of Londons Roman Wall, discovered when Newgate Prison was demolished, and subsequently demolished in its turn

Mr Popple and the Mfh
An infuriated MFH tells Mr Popple to go away and turn his horses into potted meat -- so he does!

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"Turning the Tide: From Healing to Heroism, Landscapes to Fire Stations" Witnessing Jesus' miraculous turn as he heals the sick with compassion and grace. In the midst of chaos, a powerful image emerges - Regulars and Auxiliaries standing side by side during the Blitz in London. The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT takes a thrilling turn on the open road, leaving hearts racing in its wake. Louis Wain's captivating artwork captures how possession becomes nine points of the law, unveiling hidden truths within his mesmerizing strokes. Colorado's breathtaking landscape near Aspen showcases Maroon Lake and distant Maroon Bells adorned with an early dusting of snow - nature's stunning seasonal turn. LCC-LFB Woolwich fire station stands tall as a symbol of bravery and resilience in Southeast London's firefighting efforts. Bishopsgate fire station in City of London turns into a beacon of hope amidst raging flames, protecting lives and property from destruction. At LCC-MFB HQ station in Southwark SE1, dedicated firefighters take their turn at safeguarding communities day after day with unwavering commitment. A glimpse into history reveals 19th-century ploughs turning fertile soil, shaping agricultural landscapes for generations to come. LCC-LFB Lambeth fire station proudly displays its array of appliances ready to respond at any moment - always prepared for their crucial turn on duty. LCC-LFB engines and crews stationed at Whitechapel exemplify unity as they swiftly navigate through bustling streets when every second counts. Shadwell Fire Station crew proudly exhibits their well-equipped fire engines on display – a testament to their readiness for any emergency that may arise. In this diverse collection spanning from divine healing to heroic acts, picturesque landscapes to steadfast firefighters' stations – each "turn" represents moments where individuals or communities rise to the occasion, leaving an indelible mark on history.