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Background imageSheltering Collection: The Last Match, 1887, (1912). Artist: William Small

The Last Match, 1887, (1912). Artist: William Small
The Last Match, 1887, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageSheltering Collection: Cyclist training behind an Auburn car, c1935. Artist: Unknown

Cyclist training behind an Auburn car, c1935. Artist: Unknown
Cyclist training behind an Auburn car, c1935. The cyclist rides along behind an improvised windbreak attached to the car.

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Duke Aphrodisius before the Holy Family; Weltchronik

The Duke Aphrodisius before the Holy Family; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageSheltering Collection: A London School-Board capture, 2.40 a.m. 1871. Creator: Unknown

A London School-Board capture, 2.40 a.m. 1871. Creator: Unknown
A London School-Board capture, 2.40 a.m. 1871. The Elementary Education Act...[compels] the attendance at school of children not otherwise learning or working

Background imageSheltering Collection: A Highland shelter in a storm, 1871. Creator: Joseph Swain

A Highland shelter in a storm, 1871. Creator: Joseph Swain
A Highland shelter in a storm, 1871

Background imageSheltering Collection: Krishna and the Gopis Take Shelter from the Rain, 1760. Creator: Unknown

Krishna and the Gopis Take Shelter from the Rain, 1760. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Gopis Take Shelter from the Rain, 1760. Krishna shelters from a devastating storm sent by the god Indra

Background imageSheltering Collection: King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife for letting the Cakes burn

King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife for letting the Cakes burn
King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife, for letting the Cakes burn which she observed he himself was so fond of, (c878), 1783

Background imageSheltering Collection: A Shower in the Woods, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting

A Shower in the Woods, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Shower in the Woods, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Background imageSheltering Collection: Siege Operations at Chatham: single sap, with shield, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Siege Operations at Chatham: single sap, with shield, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Siege Operations at Chatham: single sap, with shield, 1871.British Army training

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Rainbow, 1897. Creator: Konstantin Somov

The Rainbow, 1897. Creator: Konstantin Somov
The Rainbow, 1897

Background imageSheltering Collection: Summer Squall, 1904. Creator: Alfred Stevens

Summer Squall, 1904. Creator: Alfred Stevens
Summer Squall, 1904

Background imageSheltering Collection: Krishna and Radha Taking Shelter from the Rain, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown

Krishna and Radha Taking Shelter from the Rain, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Radha Taking Shelter from the Rain, 1775-1800. The milkmaids come to the banks of the Yamuna River to fill their water pots. A storm breaks out

Background imageSheltering Collection: Dyke breach, 1765-1873. Creator: Cornelis van Hardenbergh

Dyke breach, 1765-1873. Creator: Cornelis van Hardenbergh
Dyke breach, 1765-1873

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Ferry at Yoroi, 1862. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II

The Ferry at Yoroi, 1862. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
The Ferry at Yoroi, 1862. From Thirty-six Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

Background imageSheltering Collection: Night Rain Karasaki (image 2 of 2), Early 1780s. Creator: Kubo Shunman

Night Rain Karasaki (image 2 of 2), Early 1780s. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Night Rain Karasaki (image 2 of 2), Early 1780s. From Eight Views of Omi

Background imageSheltering Collection: Modern Beauty in a Snowstorm, 19th century. Creator: Kikugawa Eizan

Modern Beauty in a Snowstorm, 19th century. Creator: Kikugawa Eizan
Modern Beauty in a Snowstorm, 19th century

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Shepherd's Christmas - a sketch on Brighton Downs - drawn by E

The Shepherd's Christmas - a sketch on Brighton Downs - drawn by E. Duncan, 1858

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Bridge of San Paolo, 1793. Creator: Jacob Philip Hackert

The Bridge of San Paolo, 1793. Creator: Jacob Philip Hackert
The Bridge of San Paolo, 1793

Background imageSheltering Collection: 'Severe Weather' - painted by R

"Severe Weather" - painted by R. Ansdell - from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1856. Engraving of...Mr. Ansdell's masterpiece...Very fine and truthful it is

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Pilgrims are given shelter - some wear scallop shells on their hats, the symbol of the Camino de Santiago. One of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy

Background imageSheltering Collection: La Bataille de la Somme; Laissant passer l'orage; Photographie prise du fond d'un depot

La Bataille de la Somme; Laissant passer l'orage; Photographie prise du fond d'un depot de munitions d'artillerie de ennemi

Background imageSheltering Collection: The End of the Season - A Sudden Shower, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The End of the Season - A Sudden Shower, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The End of the Season - A Sudden Shower, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageSheltering Collection: La foudre, c.1865. Creator: Jules Breton

La foudre, c.1865. Creator: Jules Breton
La foudre, c.1865. Lightning. Peasants sheltering under trees during a thunderstorm - a branch has just been broken by a bolt of lightning. A standing woman holds her young child in her arms

Background imageSheltering Collection: Two girls under an umbrella, from the series 'Contemporary Flowers of the Southeast

Two girls under an umbrella, from the series "Contemporary Flowers of the Southeast (Tosei Tatsumi no hana)", Japan, 1807

Background imageSheltering Collection: Evening Rain at Massaki, Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei)

Evening Rain at Massaki, Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei)
Evening Rain at Massaki, Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei, Massaki yau), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho no uchi)", c. 1840/42

Background imageSheltering Collection: In the October Storm, from Puck, published October 29, 1880. Creator: James Albert Wales

In the October Storm, from Puck, published October 29, 1880. Creator: James Albert Wales
In the October Storm, from Puck, published October 29, 1880

Background imageSheltering Collection: Woman with Umbrella, 1893. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam

Woman with Umbrella, 1893. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
Woman with Umbrella, 1893

Background imageSheltering Collection: Evening Shower at the Bank of Tadasu River (Tadasugawara no yudachi)

Evening Shower at the Bank of Tadasu River (Tadasugawara no yudachi), from the series "Famous Places in Kyoto (Kyoto meisho no uchi)", c. 1834

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Shower, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton

The Shower, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Shower, 1894

Background imageSheltering Collection: Haymakers in a Storm, n.d. Creator: Charles Knight

Haymakers in a Storm, n.d. Creator: Charles Knight
Haymakers in a Storm, n.d

Background imageSheltering Collection: A Rainy Night, 1906. Creator: Helen Hyde

A Rainy Night, 1906. Creator: Helen Hyde
A Rainy Night, 1906

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Shower, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton

The Shower, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Shower, 1894

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Rain Shelter at Nii Hill by the Aji River

The Rain Shelter at Nii Hill by the Aji River, Osaka (Osaka Ajigawa Niiyama amayadori)

Background imageSheltering Collection: Sheltering from a Sudden Shower, Japan, c. 1799 / 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro

Sheltering from a Sudden Shower, Japan, c. 1799 / 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Sheltering from a Sudden Shower, Japan, c. 1799/1800

Background imageSheltering Collection: Snow on the Way Back from the Public Bath, c. 1766 / 67. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu

Snow on the Way Back from the Public Bath, c. 1766 / 67. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Snow on the Way Back from the Public Bath, c. 1766/67

Background imageSheltering Collection: Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, Edo period (1615-1868), 1770. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu

Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, Edo period (1615-1868), 1770. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, Edo period (1615-1868), 1770

Background imageSheltering Collection: Orphans of War, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen

Orphans of War, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Orphans of War, 1915

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Actor Yoshizawa Ayame IV as Yadorigi, the Sister of Nikaido Shinanosuke, Disguised

The Actor Yoshizawa Ayame IV as Yadorigi, the Sister of Nikaido Shinanosuke, Disguised as Orie, the Wife of Aoto Magosaburo

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Fire Eater Raised His Arms to the Thunder Bird, c. 1900. Creator: Frederic Remington

The Fire Eater Raised His Arms to the Thunder Bird, c. 1900. Creator: Frederic Remington
The Fire Eater Raised His Arms to the Thunder Bird, c. 1900

Background imageSheltering Collection: Un Abri (A Shelter), 1858. Creator: Karl Bodmer

Un Abri (A Shelter), 1858. Creator: Karl Bodmer
Un Abri (A Shelter), 1858

Background imageSheltering Collection: Traveler taking Shelter (Le voyageur a l abri). Creator: Alphonse Legros

Traveler taking Shelter (Le voyageur a l abri). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Traveler taking Shelter (Le voyageur a l abri)

Background imageSheltering Collection: Plate 13, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen &

Plate 13, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen &
Plate 13, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Proscribed Royalist, January 15, 1858. Creator: William Henry Simmons

The Proscribed Royalist, January 15, 1858. Creator: William Henry Simmons
The Proscribed Royalist, January 15, 1858

Background imageSheltering Collection: Suhara, from The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido

Suhara, from The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido, ca. 1838

Background imageSheltering Collection: Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj, Folio from... ca

Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj, Folio from... ca
Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)), ca. 1590-95

Background imageSheltering Collection: Placard Erected by Mr. Rhodes, 1900. Creator: Hancox

Placard Erected by Mr. Rhodes, 1900. Creator: Hancox
Placard Erected by Mr. Rhodes, 1900. Cecil John Rhodes was a British businessman, mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896

Background imageSheltering Collection: Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870

Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870. Kenilworth Castle was a ruin during the 18th and 19th centuries used as a farm popularised in Victorian imagination by Sir Walter Scott

Background imageSheltering Collection: Canadas Great Day at Courcelette, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Canadas Great Day at Courcelette, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Canadas Great Day at Courcelette, 1917. The Battle of Flers-Courcelette (15-22 September 1916) was fought during the Battle of the Somme, the Canadian Corps fought for the first time

Background imageSheltering Collection: From the profound abyss, behind the lid of a great monument we stood retired, c1890

From the profound abyss, behind the lid of a great monument we stood retired, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil shelter in craggy rocks and try to avoid the horrible excess of fetid exhalation

Background imageSheltering Collection: An April Day, 1883. Creator: Unknown

An April Day, 1883. Creator: Unknown
An April Day, 1883. From " St. Nicholas: Volume X. Part I. November 1882, to May 1883". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1883]

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Penny Sit-Up, Salvation Army shelter, Blackfriars, London, c1900 (1901)

The Penny Sit-Up, Salvation Army shelter, Blackfriars, London, c1900 (1901)

Background imageSheltering Collection: A Cannonade on the Matterhorn, from Scrambles amongst the Alps in the years 1860 - 69, pub

A Cannonade on the Matterhorn, from Scrambles amongst the Alps in the years 1860 - 69, pub. 1871 (engraving), 1871

Background imageSheltering Collection: Woman of Dsjidda (Jeddah) selling flatbread, Arabia, c1772-1774. Artist: CJ de Huyser

Woman of Dsjidda (Jeddah) selling flatbread, Arabia, c1772-1774. Artist: CJ de Huyser
Woman of Dsjidda (Jeddah) selling flatbread, Arabia, c1772-1774

Background imageSheltering Collection: Basket shelters on a beach in Belgium, 1966

Basket shelters on a beach in Belgium, 1966

Background imageSheltering Collection: A Sandstorm, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly

A Sandstorm, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
A Sandstorm, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

Background imageSheltering Collection: Landscape, 18th century. (1912) Artist: Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Landscape, 18th century. (1912) Artist: Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Landscape, 18th century. (1912)

Background imageSheltering Collection: Design by Mori-Kawa Sobun, c1890, (1896). Artist: Morikawa Sobun

Design by Mori-Kawa Sobun, c1890, (1896). Artist: Morikawa Sobun
Design by Mori-Kawa Sobun, c1890, (1896). From The Studio Volume 6. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1896]

Background imageSheltering Collection: Harvesters Surprised by the Storm, c1900, (1923). Artist: Alphonse Legros

Harvesters Surprised by the Storm, c1900, (1923). Artist: Alphonse Legros
Harvesters Surprised by the Storm, c1900, (1923). From The Studio Volume 84. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Background imageSheltering Collection: Inside Medland Hall homeless shelter, Ratcliff, London, c1900 (1901)

Inside Medland Hall homeless shelter, Ratcliff, London, c1900 (1901). The four penny coffin, a homeless shelter which charged its clients different amounts depending on the amenities offered

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Mid Day Retreat, c1845. Artist: William Frederick Witherington

The Mid Day Retreat, c1845. Artist: William Frederick Witherington
The Mid Day Retreat, c1845. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXX. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

Background imageSheltering Collection: Troops waiting in a trench near Arras

Troops waiting in a trench near Arras, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. British Army soldiers waiting for a creeping artillery barrage to lift. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageSheltering Collection: Staff officer in a dugout studying details before an offensive

Staff officer in a dugout studying details before an offensive, World War I, 1914-1918

Background imageSheltering Collection: After Marriage. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company

After Marriage. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
After Marriage. Stereoscopic card detail

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Peril of the Queen Henrietta Maria, 19th century. Artist: P Lightfoot

The Peril of the Queen Henrietta Maria, 19th century. Artist: P Lightfoot
The Peril of the Queen Henrietta Maria, 19th century. Henrietta Maria (1609-1669) was the Queen Consort of King Charles I of England

Background imageSheltering Collection: Queen Henrietta, sheltering by a bank from the Parliamentarians

Queen Henrietta, sheltering by a bank from the Parliamentarians, c19th century. Charles I escaping from Oxford

Background imageSheltering Collection: On the Road from Waterloo to Paris, 1863, (1912). Artist: Marcus Stone

On the Road from Waterloo to Paris, 1863, (1912). Artist: Marcus Stone
On the Road from Waterloo to Paris, 1863, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912

Background imageSheltering Collection: The last Day of Pompeii, 1833. Artist: Karl Briullov

The last Day of Pompeii, 1833. Artist: Karl Briullov
The last Day of Pompeii, 1833. Briullov, Karl Pavlovich (1799-1852). Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageSheltering Collection: The 11, 000 Virgins, Church of St Esprit, 15th century

The 11, 000 Virgins, Church of St Esprit, 15th century. From the Bodleian Library collection

Background imageSheltering Collection: Horses in the Storm, 1862. Artist: Karoly Lotz

Horses in the Storm, 1862. Artist: Karoly Lotz
Horses in the Storm, 1862. Located in the collection at, Musee de Beaux Arts

Background imageSheltering Collection: German soldiers in a reduit shelter, Vosges, France, World War I, 1916

German soldiers in a reduit shelter, Vosges, France, World War I, 1916. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern

Background imageSheltering Collection: The Lovers, Chubei and Umegawa, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro

The Lovers, Chubei and Umegawa, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Lovers, Chubei and Umegawa, late 18th/early 19th century. From the British Museum, London

Background imageSheltering Collection: Soldiers inside a building during a bombardment, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870

Soldiers inside a building during a bombardment, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870
Soldiers inside a building during a bombardment, Plateau d Avron, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870

Background imageSheltering Collection: Cameramen under fire while filming in the First Balkan War, 1912

Cameramen under fire while filming in the First Balkan War, 1912. By 1912 cinemas were showing newsreels and war reporters were being accompanied by camera teams

Background imageSheltering Collection: Miners blasting, 1879

Miners blasting, 1879. The men are sheltering behind rocks as the dynamite charge they have set is detonated. (Paris, 1879)

Background imageSheltering Collection: Roman soldiers attacking a fortress, 1605

Roman soldiers attacking a fortress, 1605. The Romans form a tortoise with their shields to protect themselves from missiles as they approach the walls. From Poliorceticon by Justus Lipsius

Background imageSheltering Collection: Various forms of siege equipment, including battering rams, 1547

Various forms of siege equipment, including battering rams, 1547. From Architectur...Mathematischen...Kunst by Gaultherius Rivius, 1547

Background imageSheltering Collection: Roman siege warfare, 1605

Roman siege warfare, 1605. Defenders attempting to disable battering rams. On the right, attackers are handling a ram under a protective cat. From Poliorceticon by Justus Lipsius (Antwerp, 1605)

Background imageSheltering Collection: Sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment, Boer War, c1900

Sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment, Boer War, c1900. The 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

Background imageSheltering Collection: Boer families in a British prison camp, 1901

Boer families in a British prison camp, 1901. Distressed condition of Boer civilians dispossed or imprisoned for resisting the British


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