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Believed Collection (page 3)

Background imageBelieved Collection: Germans taken by the French

Germans taken by the French
Germans photographed in their trench by a French soldier from a distance of 15 metres. The Germans were asked if they would like to have their photograph taken

Background imageBelieved Collection: Easter Island stone heads

Easter Island stone heads
An illustration of the Moai stones found surrounding the coastline of Easter Island. The heads stand at 13 foot tall and are believed to guard the island from intruders

Background imageBelieved Collection: American Indians. The Ghost Dance of the Sioux Indians

American Indians. The Ghost Dance of the Sioux Indians
Many Indian tribes believed in spirits who were part of a deity, embodying a sacred power which was present in the land, the elements and animals

Background imageBelieved Collection: Cross-Channel Ferry Dragon, November 1967

Cross-Channel Ferry Dragon, November 1967
Illustration of the passenger / vehicle cross-Channel ferry Dragon, November 1967. Built for 2-million in 1967, she was the largest contemporary Channel ferry

Background imageBelieved Collection: The Bank Nun

The Bank Nun
Sarah Whitehead, sister of a failed businessman, believed the Bank of England owed her money, lost her mind, flitting about the City until she became known as The Bank Nun

Background imageBelieved Collection: Nationalist soldiers assaulting a house near Irun; Spanish C

Nationalist soldiers assaulting a house near Irun; Spanish C
Photograph showing Nationalist soldiers assaulting a farmhouse near Irun, northern Spain, 1936. These soldiers were engaged in mopping-up operations

Background imageBelieved Collection: Church of Holy Sepulchre

Church of Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge, England, believed to have been built not later than 1140 and to have been modelled on the Holy Sepulchure in Jerusalem

Background imageBelieved Collection: Selby Abbey, after the fire of October 1906

Selby Abbey, after the fire of October 1906
Photograph of the Nave of Selby Abbey taken after the fire of 20th October 1906. This 11th century Abbey, an extremely fine example of Norman architecture, was very badly damaged by the fire

Background imageBelieved Collection: Florence Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals, at Balaclav

Florence Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals, at Balaclav
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become

Background imageBelieved Collection: Training athletes before a game

Training athletes before a game
Oxygen used as a substitute for training athletes. The gas is inhaled before a game or race and is believed to produce outstanding preformances

Background imageBelieved Collection: The Rotor Ship Buckau, 1924

The Rotor Ship Buckau, 1924
Photograph of the experimental Rotor ship Buckau, on sea trials, 1924. Anton Flettner equipped the 680 ton schooner, Buckau, with two rotating cylindrical towers to test his Flettner rudder

Background imageBelieved Collection: Nilometer / Cairo

Nilometer / Cairo
Nilometer, Cairo. Used to measure the height of the Nile at flood. Also the site traditionally believed to be where Miriam discovered Moses

Background imageBelieved Collection: The Sphinx / Circa 1970

The Sphinx / Circa 1970
The Sphinx, believed to have been built by the Pharoah Chephren around 2650 BC. Extensive weathering has eroded the monument which is undergoing extensive repair

Background imageBelieved Collection: DU LAURENS (1558-1609)

DU LAURENS (1558-1609)
ANDRE DU LAURENS Court physician to Henry IV of France. Believed the royal touch could cure disease and encouraged Henry to touch as many people as possible! Date: 1558 - 1609

Background imageBelieved Collection: Irish Fairy Doctor / 1859

Irish Fairy Doctor / 1859
An Irish peasant family is visited by the Fairy Doctor, believed to be able to cure afflictions that baffle the village doctor

Background imageBelieved Collection: Relics Carried

Relics Carried
Relics are believed by the Church to possess the power to do good, so they are periodically carried about in procession, with songs, incense and ceremonies

Background imageBelieved Collection: Pointing Fingers 1933

Pointing Fingers 1933
Cast off by the husband she loved, Margaret stumbled down the street past the prying eyes of the neighbours : they, too, believed the wicked lies a jealous girl had spread

Background imageBelieved Collection: Witches at Stream

Witches at Stream
Witches cannot cross running water - or so it was believed by the countryfolk of south- west Scotland

Background imageBelieved Collection: Abbots Bromley Horn

Abbots Bromley Horn
ABBOTS BROMLEY HORN DANCE: Has elements of a mock hunt: 6 deersmen, a fool, a hobby horse, a Maid Marian, 1 boy & crossbow, 1 boy & triangle dance through the town

Background imageBelieved Collection: Cat Benefits from Will

Cat Benefits from Will
Mlle. Dupuy, noted harpist who believed that her skill came from her cat, leaves most of her property to him in her will

Background imageBelieved Collection: Religion / Druids / Stukeley

Religion / Druids / Stukeley
Stukeley believed that the British Druids originated as a Phoenician colony, Fam d for magic.. zealous preachers who came to these shores as the descendants of Abraham

Background imageBelieved Collection: Guillaume Postel

Guillaume Postel
GUILLAUME POSTEL French scholar and visionary who believed he was divinely sent to regenerate mankind; he found an old Italian woman he identified as the new Eve

Background imageBelieved Collection: Ozonised Air in France

Ozonised Air in France
Patients inhaling OZONISED AIR at an establishment at Saint- Raphael, in southern France : the ozone in seaside air was believed to be very good for you

Background imageBelieved Collection: FLAMBETTES

FLAMBETTES
The nocturnal FLAMBETTES, seen in Berry (central France) are believed by the local populace to assume human form

Background imageBelieved Collection: Zodiacal Light (Blunt)

Zodiacal Light (Blunt)
Zodiacal light beyond Roman ruins. It was believed that this type of light is really a luminous atmosphere of the sun

Background imageBelieved Collection: Becket Assassinated / 1170

Becket Assassinated / 1170
Thomas a Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, is assassinated in the cathedral by four knights who believed they were carrying out Henry IIs wishes

Background imageBelieved Collection: Charlton Church 1808

Charlton Church 1808
A view of Charlton Church. Extensively rebuilt in 1827 its origins are believed to date back to the 12th century. Burial place of British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval

Background imageBelieved Collection: Camille De Neufville

Camille De Neufville
CAMILLE DE NEUFVILLE archbishop of Lyon who believed in being friendly with protestants !

Background imageBelieved Collection: 7 Wonders / Pyramids / Parr

7 Wonders / Pyramids / Parr
Located just outside Cairo, Egypt, the pyramids are believed to have been built around 2600 to 2500 BC, and served as tombs for Egyptian kings

Background imageBelieved Collection: 7 Wonders / Pyramids / Picar

7 Wonders / Pyramids / Picar
Located just outside Cairo, Egypt, the pyramids are believed to have been built around 2600 to 2500 BC and served as tombs for Egyptian kings

Background imageBelieved Collection: Charles Dilke and Wife

Charles Dilke and Wife
SIR CHARLES WENTWORTH DILKE statesman, with his wife, Emilia Frances Strong, widow of Mark Pattison. She believed in his innocence when involved in divorce scandal

Background imageBelieved Collection: Machen Book

Machen Book
The cover of Arthur Machens The Bowmen, and other Legends of the War, which he believed was responsible for the legend of the Angels of Mons

Background imageBelieved Collection: Latvian Con Man

Latvian Con Man
Preying on superstitious countryfolk, a Latvian confidence trickster, dis- guised as the Devil, demands money to save the victim from hell - but is not believed Date: 1935



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