Actions Collection (page 2)

British rescuing men from German destroyer, Heligoland, WW1
British sailors rescuing men of a German destroyer, under fire, at the Battle of Heligoland Bight - a gallant deed officially recognised by Germany

MORLA, Tom᳠de (1752-1820). Spanish general, famous
MORLA, Tom᳠ de (1752-1820). Spanish general, famous for his actions in the Peninsular War. Oil on canvas

Suffragette Arson Hurst Park. Shows the destroyed Grand Stand at Hurst Park Racecourse, 8th June 1913, caused by an arson attack by militant suffragettes Kitty Marion (1871-1944) and Betty Giveen

Actions against U-boats in Atlantic by G. H. Davis
Two successful actions against German U-boats in the Atlantic during the Second World War. Date: 1944

Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1865)
Portrait of Sir Colin Campbell, pictured in 1855 when he was in command of the Heavy Brigade, 93rd Highlanders notable for their actions during the Battle of Balaclava, Crimean War, 1854-6

CARLO ZENO Venetian admiral, depicted justifying his actions to the Council of Ten. Date: 1334 - 1410

Riviera Aerobics Class
A keep fit class doing aerobic exercises with beach balls on the French Riviera, the young women copying the actions of a young male fitness instructor. Date: early 1930s

Medals of Valour for Heroes of Pit Disasters
Postcard celebrating (with a poem) the medals of Valour awarded by King Edward VII to the Heroes of the Pit Disasters at Whitehaven

BALMACEDA, Jos頍anuel (1838-1891). Chilean politician
BALMACEDA, Jos頍 anuel (1838-1891). Chilean politician

LIFE IN THE ARMY SIMKIN
The cover of Simkins book on all aspects of the army, its troops, actions and tactics entitled Life in the Army. Date: circa 1880

Retiring German cavalry WWI
Bavarian cavalry retreating during the rearguard actions near Chauny which the French took on the 19th March 1917 during World War I

Actions of the Somme Crossings 1918
Supports lying in the open lining the edge of a road at Nesle on the 20th Division Front during the Actions of the Somme Crossings on the Western Front in France during World War I in March 1918

Lance-Sergeant John D. Baskeyfield VC (1922-44)
Photographic portrait of Lance-Sergeant John Baskeyfield of the South Staffordshire Regiment, First Airborne Division, pictured c.1943

The Civil War in America. Fairfax Courthouse, the headquarte
General Beauregard led the Confederate Army throughout the American Civil War. His actions started the war after opening fire on Fort Sumter on April 12th 1861

Masons Song
Song On Masons and Masonry with amazing words : Their godlike Actions reach ye Skies, Heroes & Kings revere their Name and Poets sing their deathless Fame

Louis at Assemblee
Before the Assemblee Nationale, Louis defends his policies and actions, drawing attention to his successes : he is applauded and loyal resolutions are voiced

Banner for Workers
Soldiers of the Pavlovsky Regiment hand a banner to workers at the Putilov factory who have played a notable part in the insurrection. Russians love these symbolic actions

Cheapside Puritan Demo
Puritan demonstrations in London against the monarchy. Their actions included pulling down the cross at Cheapside and burning Catholic texts where the cross had stood

Ingenious Use of a Fan
Lovers shield their faces & actions behind a large folding fan decorated with the image of a cherub within a frame of blossom

Game : Isabella
All form a circle : the one chosen to be Isabella is in the middle, and chooses a sweetheart from the ring, together they mime the actions of the song

Directing the Fighting
The actions of the insurgents are directed by horsemen who carry orders from the leaders to the barricades

Raleigh Lays Cloak Down
Raleigh comes to the court, where he soon wins the favour of Elizabeth by thoughtful little actions such as laying his best cloak in the mud for her to walk upon

Friedrich Bergius
FRIEDRICH BERGIUS German chemist who investigated the effect of high pressure on chemical actions

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