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Proposed Channel Tunnel, works at SangatteThe works at Sangatte on the French coast for the proposed Channel Tunnel in 1876, described in The Graphic as, " this gigantic and long-talked of scheme, "
A helicopter attempts to hoist the flooded Liberty Bell 7 out of the sea before being forced to abandon the craft. 21 July 1961. Date: 1961
Spain (1852). MartMerino, aka cura MerinoSpain (1852). Mart Merino, aka cura Merino, attempts to kill Isabella II (2nd February 1852). Litography. FRANCE. Paris. National Library
Margaret Nicholson attempts to assassinate the kingThe Englishwoman, Margaret Nicholson, attempted to assassinate King George III on 2nd August 1786. She approached the King as he alighted from his carriage at St
Broken down Power BoatA balding, overweight middle- aged man attempts to mend his power boat engine! Date: 1960s
Knitting BoffinA bespectacled boffin attempts a spot of knitting, carefully following the knitting pattern! Date: 1930s
Angry Swan & HoundAn aggressive swan disputes the right of way when an Otter Hound attempts to swim in a river! Date: 1950s
Tennis PoserA fashionable young woman strikes a pose as she attempts to serve, during a game of tennis. Date: 1940s
Fight between a landlady and soldierMeg Dods and Captain McTurk ; the Captain protects himself from the onslaught of the furious landlady, Meg. Date: 1843
Assassination attempt on Jules FerryAubertin attempts to assassinate the French politician, Jules Ferry, (1832-1893) at the Chamber of Deputies, Paris. Ferry was later assassinated by an Alsatian fanatic on 10th December 1892
Elephant at a PartyA baby elephant gate-crashes a childrens birthday party and attempts to whisk away the birthday cake with its trunk! Date: 1960s
Couple on a BoatA young couple who have caught a fish appear to be in danger of capsizing as the man attempts to get back on board following some diving! 1960s
Billowing Skirt 1925" Keep Your Skirts Down Mary Ann". Mary Ann attempts to hold down a billowing saucer shaped skirt that she wears over several striped under- skirts & a pair of harem pants Date: 1925
Uprising Poland 1830Uprising in Warsaw, one of many attempts to free Poland from Russian dominion - vigorously suppressed, leading to the famous quotation: L ordre regne a Warsaw Date: 1830
Malcolm Campbell 1935Malcolm Campbell drives his Bluebird on Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, at a speed of 484 km/h. Date: 3 September 1935
Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell, Utah, 1935Photograph showing Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) and his son, Donald Campbell (1921-1967), standing next to Bluebird after one of Malcolms land speed record attempts on Utah Salt Flats in 1935
Mountain farm in County Mayo, IrelandSketch from Ireland showing the harrowing difficulty of cultivating on a mountain farm in County Mayo. A peasant man and woman use a horse in their attempts to plough the rocky slopes
Mrs. Arthur Hamilton, 1915Photographic portrait of Mrs. Arthur Hamilton, famous society swimmer, dressed in her bathing costume, c.1915. Mrs. Hamilton was the first woman to swim the Solent
War with Russia - 3When Bolshevik Russia attempts to seize the new republic of Poland, many Warsaw citizens back them : a group of communist volunteers are addressed by their commander
Raspail ArrestedFrancois-Vincent Raspail, an ardent republican, imprisoned during Louis- Philippes reign is again arrested after he attempts a coup. He ll have a boulevard named after him... Date: 15 May 1848
Lamoriciere at ParleyGeneral Lamoriciere attempts to negotiate with the insurgents at the caserne (barracks) of Saint-Martin, Paris. But the fighting will last a few more days
War with Russia - 2Bolshevik Russia attempts to seize the new republic of Poland, but the Poles fight for their independence with patriotic fervour : Russian prisoners and their captors
War with Russia - 1When Bolshevik Russia attempts to seize Poland, the Poles fight for their independence with patriotic fervour : Polish cavalry in the streets of Warsaw
The crew of the Pandora hunting Polar Bears, 1875Engraving showing the crew of the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, using one of the ships boats to capture a young Polar bear in Arctic waters, 1875
The Portuguese Army attempts to seize a railway train, SouthEngraving showing the encounter between a British operated steam train and a detachment of the Portuguese army, Delagoa Bay, South East Africa, 1889
The Pandora heading for the Carey Islands, 1875Engraving showing the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, beating upwind to the Carey Islands, 1875. The Pandora was used by Sir Allen Young in two attempts between 1875
The Musick Hal at Disco Island, 1875Engraving showing the building on Disco Island, Greenland, which the crew of the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, had converted to use as a Musick Hal for their entertainment, 1875
The Pandora in Peels Strait, 1875Engraving showing the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, in Peels Strait, 29th August 1875. The Pandora was used by Sir Allen Young in two attempts between 1875 and 1876 to find the Northwest Passage
Walrus Hunting during the Pandora Arctic Expedition, 1876Engraving showing the crew of the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, using the ships boats to shoot walruses in Arctic waters, 1876
Attempting ClairvoyanceFrederick Marion - real name Josef Kraus - Czech stage magician, attempts clairvoyance on the contents of a tin under the direction of Harry Price
Fable / Horse and WolfTHE HORSE & THE WOLF The wolf attempts to beguile the horse to find an opportunity to eat him, but the horse is suspicious and kicks the wolf in the jaw
Heros ExperimentsThe experiments of Hero of Alexandria are the first scientific attempts to harness the power of steam
Girl Sweeps Snow C1886A little girl attempts to sweep away the snow, as more snowflakes fall; a robin looks up at her
Houp-laCartoon from 1893 showing William Gladstone as a circus performer flying through a hoop representing the Home Rule Bill. The Home Rule Bill proposed an Irish Parliament responsible for internal
Savonarola SupportedTo begin with, Savonarolas attempts to impose reform on his fellow-citizens is widely supported : a procession of children passes through the streets to set an example
Home Rulers shouting in the House of CommonsHome Rulers with raised hands shouting Privilege in the House of Commons. The Home Rule movement, led by Charles Parnell, sought to re-establish an Irish parliament responsible for internal affairs
FAN / BALLOONS / 1785A silk folding fan with decorative carved sticks depicting various balloons and other attempts at flight, including those by Dollfus and Montgolfier
Crinoline Bus AccidentA lady wearing a large crinoline knocks over a man as she attempts to board a London bus. Two ladies in bonnets look on in amazement. Title: Cause and Effect
Patriot PartisansPatriot partisans in Garibaldis on-going attempts to take Rome from the pope
Exorcism Venezuela 1989A shaman attempts to heal a sick man by driving out evil spirits, at Mavaca, Venezuela
Pulain Manpowered 1921At Longchamps, Paris, cyclist Pulain attempts to win the Prix Peugeot for a successful man-powered flight
Street Doctor 1877A street " doctor" attempts to sell peppermint cough lozenges to a gullible woman
Sport / Climbing / AlpsMONT BLANC CONQUERED Alpine guide Jacques Belmont, after several unsuccessful earlier attempts, is the first to reach the summit
William IV at Wheel / 1830The man wot will steer his own vessel William IV attempts to steer the country away from reform as Wellington looks on
The Cable LostThe broken cable is lost, and all attempts to grapple and retrieve it fail : the Great Eastern will have to return to England, and prepare to try again
Breaking the Record !
Crinoline Prevents KissAdolphus is foiled in his attempts to obtain a kiss from his beloved. The new fashion is proving a barrier to matrimony and intimacy between the sexes
Eyston Thunderbolt 1938Dunlop tyres pay tribute to George Eyston who this year drives his Thunderbolt on Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, at a speed of 536 km/h