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Background imagePower Collection: The King of Kings

The King of Kings -- Jesus Christ surrounded by rulers (kings, queens, emperors, etc) from various countries and periods in history. 1916

Background imagePower Collection: Britains Sea Power Is Yours

Britains Sea Power Is Yours
World War Two propaganda poster - Britains Sea Power Is Yours - showing the might of a British King George V Class Battleship cutting a swathe through the ocean

Background imagePower Collection: Jacques De Molay

Jacques De Molay
JACQUES DE MOLAY French knight, Grand Maitre des Templiers, arrested and burned by Philippe IV who was jealous of the Templars power

Background imagePower Collection: World Map Empire McVitie

World Map Empire McVitie
A map of the world, showing the British Empire coloured in red at the end of the nineteenth century

Background imagePower Collection: Hobbes / Leviathan / Frontis

Hobbes / Leviathan / Frontis
LEVIATHAN : Frontispiece to the first edition, representing the spiritual and temporal power united in the person of the King, and ruling over the whole earth

Background imagePower Collection: Flag of the Scottish Covenanters

Flag of the Scottish Covenanters
The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters. They were Presbyterians sworn to defend their religion, part of a Protestant effort to seize power in Scotland against the English

Background imagePower Collection: Britains Sea Power Is Yours

Britains Sea Power Is Yours
World War Two propaganda poster for the Royal Navy - Britains Sea Power Is Yours - depicting a British submarine crew at action stations during an attack

Background imagePower Collection: Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station
The chimneys of Battersea Power Station, view across the River Thames, from Chelsea Reach, London

Background imagePower Collection: Britains Sea Power Is Yours

Britains Sea Power Is Yours
World War Two propaganda poster for the Royal Navy - Britains Sea Power Is Yours - showing destroyers in line ahead

Background imagePower Collection: Cicero Speaks in Senate

Cicero Speaks in Senate
Catiline, plotting to seize power in Rome, is denounced in the Senate by Cicero

Background imagePower Collection: Painting by Hs Power, artillery and horses at Ypres, WW1

Painting by Hs Power, artillery and horses at Ypres, WW1
Painting by the Australian war artist Harold Septimus Power (1877-1971), showing artillery going into action before the Battle of Ypres

Background imagePower Collection: Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station
Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, building began in 1933. It was the first of a series of very large electric generators set up in order to nationalize the grid

Background imagePower Collection: Britains Sea Power Is Yours

Britains Sea Power Is Yours
World War Two propaganda poster for the Royal Navy - Britains Sea Power Is Yours - illustrated by an Illustrious class aircraft carrier with its escorts and aircraft

Background imagePower Collection: Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station on a misty morning. Date: 1940s

Background imagePower Collection: Brighton B Power Station - Southwick, West Sussex

Brighton B Power Station - Southwick, West Sussex
Brighton B Power Station, (now the Shoreham Power Station) - Southwick, West Sussex. circa late 1960s

Background imagePower Collection: Poster, British Seagull outboard motor

Poster, British Seagull outboard motor
Poster, British Seagull, The best outboard motor in the world, Every dinghy a motor dinghy. circa 1950

Background imagePower Collection: Poster, Exide, The Long Life Car Battery

Poster, Exide, The Long Life Car Battery, needs no handle to its name. circa 1945

Background imagePower Collection: Supermarine Spitfire 2 / II

Supermarine Spitfire 2 / II
Supermarine Spitfire Mark2 Cutaway Line-Drawing with a Rolls-Royce Merlin 3 Aero-Engine

Background imagePower Collection: Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses

Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths

Background imagePower Collection: King Nebuchadnezzar and the Fiery Furnace

King Nebuchadnezzar and the Fiery Furnace. circa late 19th century

Background imagePower Collection: Chapelcross Nuclear

Chapelcross Nuclear Power Station, near Annan, Dumfries- shire, Scotland, officially opened on 2 May 1959. Date: 1959s

Background imagePower Collection: Largest Gasometer in the World - East Greenwich, London

Largest Gasometer in the World - East Greenwich, London - built in 1888. Situated on the Greenwich peninsula, close to the site of the O2 Arena

Background imagePower Collection: Painting by Hs Power, War, WW1

Painting by Hs Power, War, WW1
Painting entitled War by the Australian war artist Harold Septimus Power (1877-1971), showing soldiers on horseback, pulling heavy artillery across a field

Background imagePower Collection: Ukraine Dnieper Dam

Ukraine Dnieper Dam
Dam on the Dnieper river

Background imagePower Collection: Polish cavalry at the start of World War Two

Polish cavalry at the start of World War Two
Poland as a military power: cavalry, tanks and infantry (part of a spread in the Illustrated London News)

Background imagePower Collection: Power jets W2 / 700

Power jets W2 / 700
Power jets W2/700

Background imagePower Collection: A Tiger approaches

A Tiger approaches
A fantastic picture of a large male Tiger approaching with menace. Pastel drawing by Raymond Sheppard

Background imagePower Collection: Invention of the Cube Car

Invention of the Cube Car

Background imagePower Collection: WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ish

WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ish
WW2 poster, The worker who left the lights on -- Don t be fuel-ish. Wasted electricity means less fuel to make the weapons we need for victory

Background imagePower Collection: Paddle Steamer Leith 1837

Paddle Steamer Leith 1837
The paddle steamer Leith arriving at Grantham Pier, Edinburgh. Built by R.Menzies & Sons for the General Steam Navigation Co 1837 and used by GSNC for coastal service between Leith and London

Background imagePower Collection: Symbols of Power and Glory and of Christian Faith

Symbols of Power and Glory and of Christian Faith. S. Edwards Crown, The Imperial State Crown, The Sovereigns Orb and the head of the Royal Sceptre with Cross

Background imagePower Collection: British Mark IV tank with Tadpole Tail, WW1

British Mark IV tank with Tadpole Tail, WW1
British Mark IV tank with Tadpole Tail, introduced in 1917 and used during the latter part of the First World War

Background imagePower Collection: Painting in Cossack Museum, Zaporozhye, Ukraine

Painting in Cossack Museum, Zaporozhye, Ukraine
A painting in the Cossack Museum on Khortytsaya Island, Zaporozhye, Ukraine, depicting an Ottoman enemy (possibly the Sultan) making a proclamation, probably a 17th century event

Background imagePower Collection: George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
King George V and Queen Mary sitting on their imperial thrones on the day following the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India

Background imagePower Collection: Humber Hawk advertisement

Humber Hawk advertisement
Advertisement for the 1954 Humber Hawk car, packed with power and aready to prove it

Background imagePower Collection: Britains Sea Power Is Yours

Britains Sea Power Is Yours
World War Two propaganda poster for the Royal Navy - Britains Sea Power Is Yours - illustrated by ships and warships of all kinds, designed to reassure with a shared sense of patriotism

Background imagePower Collection: Zulu War Britannia 1879

Zulu War Britannia 1879
British Imperialism symbolically represented at the time of the Zulu War

Background imagePower Collection: Engineering workshop model

Engineering workshop model, based on the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich workshop c.1893-1910

Background imagePower Collection: Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852

Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852
Engraving of a trial of various anchor designs, held at the Royal Dockyard Sheerness, from the Illustrated London News, 17th July 1852

Background imagePower Collection: Cicero in the Senate

Cicero in the Senate
Catiline, plotting to seize power in Rome, is denounced in the Senate by Cicero

Background imagePower Collection: The Graphic, 23rd January 1915, Christmas truce

The Graphic, 23rd January 1915, Christmas truce
Page from The Graphic, 23rd January 1915 - the Power of Peace in the Time of War. The Christmas 1914 truce, and a crucifix in a shell-torn area of war. Date: 23rd January 1915

Background imagePower Collection: Poster against American capitalism

Poster against American capitalism, showing a man in a stranglehold, with a stars and stripes design on the aggressors sleeve. 1944

Background imagePower Collection: Calder Hall Power Stn

Calder Hall Power Stn
Calder Hall Nuclear Power Station, Cumbria, England, Britains first, it opened in 1956. The first in the world to produce electricity on a commercial scale. Closed 2003

Background imagePower Collection: Power Loom Weaving

Power Loom Weaving
Interior of cotton mill in Lancashire: power loom weaving- man and woman tend machine

Background imagePower Collection: Atomic Power Predicted

Atomic Power Predicted
Atomic power plants predicted

Background imagePower Collection: Atomic Motorbike

Atomic Motorbike
Motor Cycle Driven by Atomic Power

Background imagePower Collection: Nelly Power music hall singer 1854-1887

Nelly Power music hall singer 1854-1887
Nelly (Nellie) Power music hall singer, burlesque actress and early male impersonator. On the back of the photograph is printed ?Saturday Programme Supplement February 5th 1876?. Date: 1876

Background imagePower Collection: In Praise of the British Empire

In Praise of the British Empire - Physical representations of the British territories of Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia give thanks to King George V

Background imagePower Collection: Ottoman Empire. Sultan received in the Topkapi Palace counse

Ottoman Empire. Sultan received in the Topkapi Palace counse
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Sultan received in the courtroom of the Topkapi Palace counselors. Istanbul. Recorded. Engraving 19th century. Colored

Background imagePower Collection: Lots Road Power Station, Chelsea, London

Lots Road Power Station, Chelsea, London
The Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway (GNP&BR) Power House (Lots Road Power Station), Chelsea, London

Background imagePower Collection: Election poster, The Great Naval Eclipse

Election poster, The Great Naval Eclipse 1900 to 1910, a vote for the radicals is a vote against the British Navy. circa 1910s

Background imagePower Collection: Bulgaria. Varna. 19th century engraving

Bulgaria. Varna. 19th century engraving
History of Bulgaria. 19th century. Varna. Main port and stronghold of the Turks in the western Black Sea coast during the Russian-Turkish War (1877-1878)

Background imagePower Collection: Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis

Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis, or, the Vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary Power, by James Gillray

Background imagePower Collection: Scene at a petrol station

Scene at a petrol station, with an attendant filling up a car

Background imagePower Collection: Poster advertising Post Office Savings Bank

Poster advertising Post Office Savings Bank
Poster advertising the Post Office Savings Bank -- money is power. Showing two tall smoking chimneys, possibly of Battersea Power Station. 20th century

Background imagePower Collection: Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, London

Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, London
Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London, showing all the main buildings and other venues of interest. Date: May 1951

Background imagePower Collection: Thames & Battersea

Thames & Battersea
A night scene on the Thames showing Battersea power station and the bridge

Background imagePower Collection: Polish revolt against Russian domination

Polish revolt against Russian domination
During the November Uprising, also known as the Cadet Revolution (1830-1831), Polish patriots attempt (unsuccessfully) to throw off Russian domination

Background imagePower Collection: Threshing corn by traction engine

Threshing corn by traction engine
Threshing corn by steam power. Possibly Suffolk Date: circa 1905

Background imagePower Collection: Phoenix Paper Mills and Pond - Dartford, Kent, England, with the large mill pond which

Phoenix Paper Mills and Pond - Dartford, Kent, England, with the large mill pond which helped to power the facility. Wellcome took over in 1889 and turned the site over to a pharmaceutical purpose

Background imagePower Collection: Woolwich Power Station, SE London

Woolwich Power Station, SE London, with coal barges on the River Thames. Date: circa 1950s

Background imagePower Collection: Vintage photograph WW II - British Churchill tank

Vintage photograph WW II - British Churchill tank
Vintage photograph World War II - British Churchill tank, Italian campaign, crossing of the Senio River

Background imagePower Collection: Power Plus Humber Hawk (Mk VIA) car brochure

Power Plus Humber Hawk (Mk VIA) car brochure Date: 1956

Background imagePower Collection: Patriotic poster, Buy British, keep the home fires burning

Patriotic poster, Buy British, keep the home fires burning
Patriotic poster, Buy British campaign -- Buy British and keep the home fires burning

Background imagePower Collection: United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker

United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker 44-92015 (msn 12)

Background imagePower Collection: Propaganda / Bismarck

Propaganda / Bismarck
Bismarck exploits the power of the Reptile Press. Date: 1889

Background imagePower Collection: LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark
An early electric wheeled escape ladder vehicle, Cedes battery-driven pump/50ft escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard at Southwark Headquarters

Background imagePower Collection: Flower Power 1967

Flower Power 1967
HIPPIES His and Hers Flower Power outfits at the great Love-In at Woburn Park, Bedfordshire, England. Date: August 1967

Background imagePower Collection: Duncan Watson & Co

Duncan Watson & Co
An advertisement from 1909 advertising electricity as the cheapest light in the country house.1d will provide 100 candle power for one hour

Background imagePower Collection: State entry into Delhi

State entry into Delhi
The King-Emperor and Queen-Empress made their state entry into Delhi. The King-Emperor was wearing a field-marshal's uniform with the ribbon of the Star of India

Background imagePower Collection: WW2 poster, Britains Sea Power, Destroyers in line ahead, maintain it with your savings

WW2 poster, Britains Sea Power, Destroyers in line ahead, maintain it with your savings. Date: circa 1940

Background imagePower Collection: RAF lifeboats to the rescue

RAF lifeboats to the rescue
RAF motor boats rescuing a pilot who has crash landed at sea. The boats were built at the British Power Boats works at Southampton and with 100 h.p. engines, could travel at 26 miles per hour

Background imagePower Collection: Observed of all observers by Alfred Leete

Observed of all observers by Alfred Leete
The Chauffeur of a coal-gas-driven car (to a gathering crowd): Wot are you anging around cre for? The Crowd: Please, Mister, we se waiting for the balloon to go up

Background imagePower Collection: Iris Murdoch - British Novelist

Iris Murdoch - British Novelist
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch DBE (1919-1999) - British Author and Philosopher Date: 1967

Background imagePower Collection: Poster, Power Ethyl, most powerful petrol on sale

Poster, Power Ethyl, most powerful petrol on sale. Date: circa 1930s

Background imagePower Collection: Arbitration is the true balance of power. Puck: Don t meddle

Arbitration is the true balance of power. Puck: Don t meddle with the hands, gentlemen - this pendulum is the only thing to regulate that clock!

Background imagePower Collection: Thames Barge

Thames Barge
A coasting barge on the River Thames, London. In the background are a power station and Greenwich Hospital. Date: 1930s

Background imagePower Collection: Cheeky American Military postcard

Cheeky American Military postcard
A GI uses his position to his advantage, stopping and searching a pretty young girl who he accuses of being a spy! I think he has just spied something else however... Date: 1941

Background imagePower Collection: Power and control in R101

Power and control in R101
The first diesel-engined airship: power and control in R101. Illustrations of some of the features of R101: a power car, the chart room, and mooring arrangements

Background imagePower Collection: Batteries Charged Here sign

Batteries Charged Here sign
A tin/alloy sign advertising Exide batteries, mentioning that batteries can be Charged Here. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Background imagePower Collection: Alleged Abnormal levitation of a table

Alleged Abnormal levitation of a table
Undated photograph of the alleged abnormal levitation of a table (inverted), photographed at a sance with Mrs Poole of Winnipeg. HPG/1/7/25

Background imagePower Collection: Puffing Billy engine

Puffing Billy engine
Puffing Billy, steam engine invented by William Headley in 1813. Headley solved the problem of slippage on the iron tracks by applying power through two sets of driving wheels

Background imagePower Collection: Bishamon God of Glory

Bishamon God of Glory
The impersonation of military prowess carries a spear in one hand, a pagoda symbolising power in the other : he inspires warriors to fight to the death for a heros glory

Background imagePower Collection: Bushnells Submarine

Bushnells Submarine
BUSHNELLs TURTLE the first submersible craft to be used in action, attacking a British ship at New York on 7 September 1776; the one-man crew provided the power manually !



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