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Climbs Collection

Background imageClimbs Collection: Douglas Bader - Flying Ace of WW2

Douglas Bader - Flying Ace of WW2
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader (1910-1982) - Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War. A postcard produced for the (Royal)

Background imageClimbs Collection: Avro Vulcan B2 climbs away

Avro Vulcan B2 climbs away

Background imageClimbs Collection: Box Hill, Surrey

Box Hill, Surrey
A fine view of Box Hill, Surrey, and the road which climbs up to the 700 feet top of this beauty spot, above the River Mole, named because of the many box trees on it

Background imageClimbs Collection: The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase. In 1966

The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase. In 1966, a retired Canadian Reverend and his wife visited the Queens House, Greenwich, London

Background imageClimbs Collection: Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House

Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House
Figure photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum - (a digitally restored version of image 10003710)

Background imageClimbs Collection: Boy Scrumping Apples

Boy Scrumping Apples
A little boy climbs a fence in order to steal some enticing- looking apples: a little dog watches approvingly

Background imageClimbs Collection: Pilgrims Progress 7

Pilgrims Progress 7
Christian climbs the hill Difficulty

Background imageClimbs Collection: Desmoulins, Palais Royal

Desmoulins, Palais Royal
In the gardens of the Palais Royal, Camille Desmoulins climbs a table at the Cafe Foi, and - brandishing a pair of pistols - calls the Sunday afternoon crowd to action

Background imageClimbs Collection: Getting out of Bed 1950S

Getting out of Bed 1950S
Pretty brunette, with arching eyebrows, climbs out of bed upon waking. Her bedtime reading lies on the floor next to her bed

Background imageClimbs Collection: Young boy swinging on a tree branch - Sunbrite Margarine

Young boy swinging on a tree branch - Sunbrite Margarine
A young boy swinging on a tree branch - shoot for Sunbrite Margarine. Date: circa 1934

Background imageClimbs Collection: Egypt - harvesting dates from a date palm tree

Egypt - harvesting dates from a date palm tree Date: circa 1900s

Background imageClimbs Collection: Courteous Gent assists a young lady climbing over a stile

Courteous Gent assists a young lady climbing over a stile
Allow me! - A courteous Gentleman assist a young lady as she crosses a stile. Date: circa 1909

Background imageClimbs Collection: A hiking party in Switzerland

A hiking party in Switzerland, roped together for safety. Date: circa 1910

Background imageClimbs Collection: Two Japanese women get into their rickshaws

Two Japanese women get into their rickshaws (2/3). Date: circa 1920s

Background imageClimbs Collection: Crucifixion kiss

Crucifixion kiss
A friend climbs steps to kiss a woman who is enduring death by crucifixion. Date: 1929

Background imageClimbs Collection: Two young girls playing on the rocks on a Cornish beach

Two young girls playing on the rocks on a Cornish beach
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

Background imageClimbs Collection: An Aboriginal climbs a tree Date: circa 1900

An Aboriginal climbs a tree Date: circa 1900

Background imageClimbs Collection: Mountain Climber Date: 1948

Mountain Climber Date: 1948

Background imageClimbs Collection: Big Welcome For Dad Date: 1948

Big Welcome For Dad Date: 1948

Background imageClimbs Collection: Christmas Greetings - Australian War Contingent Association

Christmas Greetings - Australian War Contingent Association
Christmas Greetings from the Australian War Contingent Association - London, 1916. The group sent out gift boxes to Australian servicemen in action abroad, along with these cards. Date: 1916

Background imageClimbs Collection: Boy Climbs Tree - Country

Boy Climbs Tree - Country
A boy climbs a tree in order to admire the view across the countryside. Date: 1905

Background imageClimbs Collection: MAN CLIMBS STEEPLY 1930S

MAN CLIMBS STEEPLY 1930S
Held tightly by safety ropes, a climber progresses up a sheer rockface. Date: 1930s

Background imageClimbs Collection: WHYMPER AT 6000 METRES

WHYMPER AT 6000 METRES
Edward Whymper climbs at the height of 6000 metres, in the Andes. Date: 1892

Background imageClimbs Collection: MISHAP WITH A GUN

MISHAP WITH A GUN
A gentleman drops his gun as he climbs a gate, spattering both himself and his companion with shot Date: 1836

Background imageClimbs Collection: Fireman climbing a ladder at a fire

Fireman climbing a ladder at a fire
A brave fireman climbs a ladder to rescue Alice Ayres and her children from the window of a blazing house Date: 19th century

Background imageClimbs Collection: Boeing 707-399C

Boeing 707-399C
British Caledonian Bcal Boeing 707-300C Climbing out after Take-Off Date: 1970s

Background imageClimbs Collection: WW2 Fighter Air Ace Squadron Leader E. J Gracie Climbing ?

WW2 Fighter Air Ace Squadron Leader E. J Gracie Climbing ?
WW2 Fighter Air Ace Squadron Leader E.J Gracie Climbing out of Cockpit Date: 1940s

Background imageClimbs Collection: Party of men and women cross a glacier - Chamonix, France

Party of men and women cross a glacier - Chamonix, France
A large party of men and women cross a glacier - Chamonix, France Date: circa 1910s

Background imageClimbs Collection: Royal Italian Circus - Performing Goat and dogs

Royal Italian Circus - Performing Goat and dogs
" Royal Italian Circus" - Performing Goat Liza and dogs climbing up a Japanese ladder. Date: 1904

Background imageClimbs Collection: Girl Undressing XI

Girl Undressing XI
Young lady undressing in stages - No.XI of XII Falling out of her night dress she climbs into bed and blows out the candle Date: 1892

Background imageClimbs Collection: Avro Vulcan B2 of No 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron RAF Waddington

Avro Vulcan B2 of No 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron RAF Waddington
An Avro Vulcan B2 of No 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron, RAF Waddington, Lincoln, climbs away from Nellis AFB in the USA during exercise Red Flag. April 1980. Date: 1980

Background imageClimbs Collection: Bears / Book of Animals

Bears / Book of Animals
A brown bear climbs to the top of a pole at the zoo

Background imageClimbs Collection: Hop O my Thumb up a Tree

Hop O my Thumb up a Tree
Hop O My Thumb climbs to the top of a tall tree to see what he can see after the brothers are lost in a dense forest

Background imageClimbs Collection: Santa Claus climbing into a chimney by Charles Robinson

Santa Claus climbing into a chimney by Charles Robinson
Illustration of Santa Claus climbing into a chimney pot with a full moon behind him. Date: 1906

Background imageClimbs Collection: Cousin Kate by Hubert Henry Davies

Cousin Kate by Hubert Henry Davies. First produced at the Haymarket Theatre on 18th June 1903. Directed by Percy Hutchison, with arrangement by Messrs. Harrison and Maude

Background imageClimbs Collection: A Country Mouse by Arthur Law

A Country Mouse by Arthur Law. Angela is followed up the ladder by one of her many suitors, probably the Duke of St. Kitts. Touring to Theatre Royal in Bournemouth on 19th July 1909

Background imageClimbs Collection: Mlle. Mado Minty in Come Over Here by Mizner and Pemberton

Mlle. Mado Minty in Come Over Here by Mizner and Pemberton
Mlle. Mado Minty in Come Over Here, Revue by Wilson Mizner and Max Pemberton at The London Opera House, Kingsway. Mlle. Mado Minty is shown here climbing across an enormous net

Background imageClimbs Collection: Date picking, Ghardaia

Date picking, Ghardaia. A child climbs up a date palm to harvest the fruits. Two older boys stand behind him helping. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageClimbs Collection: Date picking, Biskra

Date picking, Biskra
A man climbs up a date palm, to pick the ripe dates from the bundles at the top of the tree. Children sit below helping with the collection. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageClimbs Collection: A young child climbs a wall in Eccles

A young child climbs a wall in Eccles Date: circa 1977

Background imageClimbs Collection: Emp. Austria at Pyramids

Emp. Austria at Pyramids
The Emperor of Austria climbs the Great Pyramid at Giza. Date: 1869

Background imageClimbs Collection: Forest dormouse, adult, climbs out of its shelter

Forest dormouse, adult, climbs out of its shelter (a tree-hollow) (Dryomys nitedula). in deciduous forests of South Ural Mountains, nocturnal; South Russia, summer

Background imageClimbs Collection: A Harlequin Tree Frog climbs up a leaf of a ginger-plant

A Harlequin Tree Frog climbs up a leaf of a ginger-plant (Rhacophorus pardalis (Gunther)). rainforest of river Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

Background imageClimbs Collection: Jeux Icarius An unusual circus act

Jeux Icarius An unusual circus act
No. 28/50. Jeux Icarius. An unusual circus act - a French soldier climbs on the bodies of the Leaders of the Central Powers while Allied soldiers watch. Leon

Background imageClimbs Collection: Chinese men fooling about on a Paifang Gateway, China

Chinese men fooling about on a Paifang Gateway, China Date: circa 1920s

Background imageClimbs Collection: One in a Million

One in a Million
This girl is One in a Million! Date: 1905

Background imageClimbs Collection: Kenyan boy scaling a tree trunk on the hunt for honey

Kenyan boy scaling a tree trunk on the hunt for honey Date: 1930s

Background imageClimbs Collection: D W Llewellyn climbs into the Percival Vega Gull

D W Llewellyn climbs into the Percival Vega Gull
D.W. Llewellyn climbs into the Percival Vega Gull, G-AEAB, which he is piloting with Charles F. Hughesdon at dawn at the start of the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race on 29 September 1936



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