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The Railway SleeperAn exhausted conscript on Nation Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray StationThe Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Railway Sleeper - Euston StationThe Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Scottish football fan at Euston Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Aztecs Warriors 1521Despite the loss of the Fort of Xoloc and the raising to the ground of the Old Palace at Tenochtitlan, the exhausted Aztecs fight furiously on
Platform of Post Office (St. Paul s) Underground StationCentral Line Series. A smart lady, exhausted messenger boy and down-on-his-luck punter seated on a bench on the platform of St
The Humorist Easter Number 1938The Humorist Easter Number front cover illustrated by William Heath Robinson featuring two exhausted cyclists sleeping off a picnic lunch, unaware that somebody is riding away on their tandem bicycle
British troops resting after six days fighting, 1944A group of jocular British soldiers take a rest after six days spent attacking the strongly defended German positions on Mounts Camino and Maggiore, fighting through thick mud and unceasing rain
Fable / Old Man & DeathTHE OLD MAN & DEATH An old man, exhausted gathering sticks, calls for Death to take him; immediately Death appears, and the man regrets what he wished for
Exhausted FootmanAn exhausted footman, reflected in a dressing table mirror, rests his weary head in his hands and ruminates on the lot of an Edwardian servant
Battle of HastingsAt Hastings, Harolds army - exhausted after fighting the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge - encounter the Normans, after their Channel crossing : victory goes to the invaders
Railway Sleeper - Marylebone StationThe Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing post young gentleman propped up against a bollard at Marylebone Station after a wild Christmas party! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
West Indies Sombrero(Leeward Islands) Formerly exploited for its phosphates but, sad to say, the deposits are now exhausted
Zola / Leandre / Rire 1897EMILE ZOLA French novelist, exhausted after writing his novel Paris, which was published the following year
Lady riding side-saddle on a donkeyA pretty young lady is transported in style on a donkey, sheletered from the midday sun by a parasol. Her boyfriend is less lucky, gallantly trotting along in her wake on foot
Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. Afraid to face traffic. Nerves in a terrible state and anaemia made her as pale as death
The Finish of the Mile Race- A Dead HeatA number of exhausted young male runners battle it out as they near the finishing line. A largely male crowd watch on with enthusiasm
OFFENBACH/HOFFMANN/TAICH(The Tales of Hoffmann) The evil Dr Miracle encourages Antonia to sing though it is bad for her health : unable to resist him, she sings till she dies exhausted. Date: first performed 1881
GOLDMARK/SABA LIEBIG 6Act 4 final scene : Assad finds Shulamith in the desert, but, exhausted, dies in her arms after they sing of their future bliss in heaven : the chorus share their raptures. Date: first performed 1875
Child labour working in the fieldsFarming under the gang system - work contracted out to entrepreneurs who worked their labour force often under harsh conditions. Date: 1867
World War II - exhausted prisoners, Western frontVintage World War II photograph - exhausted German prisoners, Western front
BABY MAKING MACHINEThe Great French Baby-making machine - Papa is exhausted by having to work so hard, but Maman is delighted... Date: 1906
For Auld Lang Syne - New Year Greetings card - 1908 Date: 1908
A woman sleeps at her vegetable stall in a Hong Kong marketA woman sleeps soundly while waiting for customers at her vegetable stall in a Hong Kong Market Date: 1979
Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Column of Japanese soldiers marching under the cold and tiredness of fighting. Engraving. Colored
Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. Mother weak from childhood. Son a victim of St Vitus Dance. The patent medicine pills contained iron oxide and magnesium sulphate
An exhausted cab horse - The Strand, LondonLondon Life - An exhausted cab horse tended to on the street - The Strand, London Date: circa 1901
1948 - Emil ZatopekEmil Zatopek (1922 - 2000), Czech long distance runner pictured following his victory in the 10, 000m race at the London 1948 Olympic Games, only the second race he had ever run at that distance
Parable of the Good Samaritan. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19Parable of the Good Samaritan. The Good Samaritan arrives to the inn. Gospel of Luke. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19th century
Exhausted soldier and horse, TurkeyA tired soldier takes break and sits on a low wall beside his trusty steed - World War One era
STALINGRAD 1942-43Despite impending defeat, an exhausted German soldier fights on until the bitter end. War- torn Stalingrad burns behind him
Susi - with piles of toys and presents, looking thoroughly exhausted by it all. 1950s
Stand Easy by H. M. BatemanGuards wearing bearskin helmets rest their heads for a moment. Date: 1927
The Third Encore by H. M. BatemanA small man, rather green with exhaustion, mops his brow at the thought of yet another dance with a sturdy lady. Date: 1928
The Boxers Who Fought to a Standstill, H. M. BatemanTwo boxers in the ring lie on the floor having knocked each other out. Even the audience is utterly exhausted. Date: 1933
The Channel Island in German Hands, EvacueesRefugees from the Channel Islands arriving in London following the German occupation of the islands. Date: 1940
The Channel Island in German HandsExhausted evacuees arriving in England after a 20 hour journey from the Channel Islands following German occupation of the islands
Sleeping workmen in a cartTwo exhausted workmen sleeping in the back of a cart. circa 1900
Bermuda Labourer - Outerbridges Lily Field - Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon... Date: circa 1907
Exhausted HousewifeA young overworked housewife or stressed out working woman with a sore neck, lies back in a comfortable armchair and puts her feet up on a leather footstool. Date: early 1930s
Emile Augier, SeatedGUILLAUME VICTOR EMILE AUGIER French writer, exhausted after producing a steady stream of popular social dramas, sits by a table in 1888, towards the end of his life. Date: 1820-1889
Caledonian Market 1930SAn exhausted barrow boy, probably up since the crack of dawn, takes a sneaky afternoon nap behind one of the stalls at Caledonian Road Market, London. Date: early 1930s
More Swedish instructionKeep fit instructress to exhausted class " Come, come! That won t do at all. You MUST look cheerful. Keep smiling - keep smiling all the time!" Date: 1906
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, study of a ChowIllustration by Cecil Aldin, a black Chow named Sun-Yat-Sen, or Sunny, who went missing, and was reunited with his master, exhausted and thin. Date: 1927
WW1 - Russian troops rest after battle on Turkish front Date: 1916
Derby recruiters sleeping at a recruiting office, WW1Worn out Derby recruiters snatching some sleep at their offices after a busy night dealing with the final rush of recruits under Lord Derbys group system
Indian officers resting after the 1937 CoronationIndian officers resting at the foot of the Queen Victoria Memorial after playing their part in the Coronation procession of King George VI on 12 May 1937. Date: 1937
Tommy Hampson collapsed after 800m win, 1932 OlympicsThomas " Tommy" Hampson (1907 1965), British athlete, winner of the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Pictured on the front cover of the Illustrated Sporting
Sleeping FoxA sleeping fox. Date: 1930s