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Background imageRope Collection: Ferry Crossing on the River Wansbeck at North Seaton, Ashington, Northumberland

Ferry Crossing on the River Wansbeck at North Seaton, Ashington, Northumberland, 11th February 1930. Pictured, Ferryman Robert Wheatley, who has been working the crossing for 55 years

Background imageRope Collection: Children playing in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Children playing in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Background imageRope Collection: Brtitish Army soldiers of the Royal Engineers undertake a bomb disposal at St James Park

Brtitish Army soldiers of the Royal Engineers undertake a bomb disposal at St James Park, London Picture shows: Sappers excavating the land for the 1000 lb bomb believed to be embedded between 20 to

Background imageRope Collection: Southend F. C training for cup tie. 29th January 1921. Captain Arthur Whalley skipping

Southend F. C training for cup tie. 29th January 1921. Captain Arthur Whalley skipping
Southend F.C training for cup tie. 29th January 1921. Captain Arthur Whalley skipping

Background imageRope Collection: Men look down from the mast of a tall ship. Circa 1925

Men look down from the mast of a tall ship. Circa 1925

Background imageRope Collection: Children playing at Penton Junior School, Islington, North London, 11th March 1971

Children playing at Penton Junior School, Islington, North London, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageRope Collection: A ferry makes its way to Wallasey on the Mersey River, as the tugs come in from

A ferry makes its way to Wallasey on the Mersey River, as the tugs come in from the Mersey Bar. 16th November 1972

Background imageRope Collection: Boys climbing up a rope at the Outward Bound Sea School at Aberdovey Wales

Boys climbing up a rope at the Outward Bound Sea School at Aberdovey Wales. The boys are training to climb the rigging for when they board the schools schooner. 1947

Background imageRope Collection: Nineteen year old Elaine Maidment pulls along her giant teddy bear on a trolley through

Nineteen year old Elaine Maidment pulls along her giant teddy bear on a trolley through the streets of Longparish as she moves it from her home to be stored in a village outhouse

Background imageRope Collection: Tug of War Competition across the River Great Ouse aka Old West River in Stretham

Tug of War Competition across the River Great Ouse aka Old West River in Stretham, Cambridgeshire, Sunday 1st October 1972, men from the Chequers Public House in Stretham

Background imageRope Collection: Because Ilford fire-women who are competing in a tug-o

Because Ilford fire-women who are competing in a tug-o -war tournament in Walthamstow on Whit Monday have no team with which to practise

Background imageRope Collection: Miss Muriel Haddesley, former England cricketer, county golfer

Miss Muriel Haddesley, former England cricketer, county golfer and hockey player is shown here teaching physical training to girls of the National Fire Service (NFS) in Greenwich Park

Background imageRope Collection: Because Ilford fire-women who are competing in a tug-o

Because Ilford fire-women who are competing in a tug-o -war tournament in Walthamstow on Whit Monday have no team with which to practise

Background imageRope Collection: Members of the Army and Navy in World War Two, tie various knots in rope

Members of the Army and Navy in World War Two, tie various knots in rope. It is possibly the navy officer is demonstration how to tie navy knots in the rope. Picture taken 7th July 1942

Background imageRope Collection: Firemen lower an injured man from the roof after rescuing him from the debris follow a V1

Firemen lower an injured man from the roof after rescuing him from the debris follow a V1 attack on Great Dover Street, Southwark, London during the Second World War. 16th June 1944

Background imageRope Collection: Sonny Liston at St James Hall, Newcastle. He goes straight into nine minutes

Sonny Liston at St James Hall, Newcastle. He goes straight into nine minutes scintillating skipping routine to the tune " Night Train". 16th September 1963

Background imageRope Collection: Fishermen seen here making a new fender for the fishing fleet moored in the Cornish

Fishermen seen here making a new fender for the fishing fleet moored in the Cornish fishing port of Looe. Circa 1935

Background imageRope Collection: Sergeant Michael Dane rescues Senior Aircraftman Donald James during RAF Air

Sergeant Michael Dane rescues Senior Aircraftman Donald James during RAF Air and Sea Rescue service training mission. 29th November 1963

Background imageRope Collection: The famous Wastwater Screes, hitherto regarded as unscalable

The famous Wastwater Screes, hitherto regarded as unscalable, have been surrounded by Newcastle climbers while on mountaineering holiday in the Lake District. The climbing party included a girl

Background imageRope Collection: Tug of war during the annual sports day at Clairville Stadium for people with special

Tug of war during the annual sports day at Clairville Stadium for people with special needs. 17th July 1996

Background imageRope Collection: On the ropes... these cubs are in training for a tug-of-war competition at Meltham Gala

On the ropes... these cubs are in training for a tug-of-war competition at Meltham Gala. The youngsters - from the Friday pack of the 5th Holme Valley (Meltham) Cubs - are (from left)

Background imageRope Collection: Woman wearing mop hat. 1955

Woman wearing mop hat. 1955

Background imageRope Collection: Charles Clifton, custodian of Hilbre Island, with his wife Jean

Charles Clifton, custodian of Hilbre Island, with his wife Jean. Jean is roped to Charles to prevent the high winds blowing her off the cliffs. Cheshire. 29th September 1954

Background imageRope Collection: A group of people hill walkiing near Keswick, Cumbria, circa July 1947

A group of people hill walkiing near Keswick, Cumbria, circa July 1947

Background imageRope Collection: Young boy at the quayside at Ipswich Docks, on the estuary of the River Orwell, Suffolk

Young boy at the quayside at Ipswich Docks, on the estuary of the River Orwell, Suffolk. 11th June 1946

Background imageRope Collection: There is much activity at the ports where many coastal barges are peacefully working

There is much activity at the ports where many coastal barges are peacefully working again. Pictured, Ipswich, Suffolk barges from the Thames, Medway, Stour and Orwell

Background imageRope Collection: Quayside at Ipswich Docks, on the estuary of the River Orwell, Suffolk. 11th June 1946

Quayside at Ipswich Docks, on the estuary of the River Orwell, Suffolk. 11th June 1946

Background imageRope Collection: The cargo ship Silver City seen here berthed at Teesside. 24th April 1980

The cargo ship Silver City seen here berthed at Teesside. 24th April 1980

Background imageRope Collection: Muhammad Ali training at the Hotel Concord in the Catskill Mountain

Muhammad Ali training at the Hotel Concord in the Catskill Mountains 23rd September 1976

Background imageRope Collection: Muhammad Ali training ahead of his fight with Bugner in Las Vags. February 1973

Muhammad Ali training ahead of his fight with Bugner in Las Vags. February 1973

Background imageRope Collection: Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards of Shepshed, Leices, are ardent bellringers

Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards of Shepshed, Leices, are ardent bellringers and when their son Nolan was born they used to carry him and lay him on the seat in the bellfry while they rang the bells

Background imageRope Collection: This trader shows off his horse to potential buyers at the Applby Horse Fair in

This trader shows off his horse to potential buyers at the Applby Horse Fair in Westmorland, Cumbria on 12th June 1973

Background imageRope Collection: These horses are flouting the rules on (mane) street at the Appleby Horse Fair in

These horses are flouting the rules on (mane) street at the Appleby Horse Fair in Westmorlad, Cumbria on 10th June 1983

Background imageRope Collection: Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards of Shepshed, Leics, are ardent bellringers

Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards of Shepshed, Leics, are ardent bellringers and when their son Nolan was born they used to carry him and lay him on the seat in the belfry while they rang the bells

Background imageRope Collection: Tottenham Hotspur winger Terry Medwin trains alone at White Hart Lane in a race for

Tottenham Hotspur winger Terry Medwin trains alone at White Hart Lane in a race for fitness. He is recovering from a broken leg sustained during the teams close season tour of South Africa

Background imageRope Collection: Darts players in Bernard Robsons pub team are getting more than they bargained for

Darts players in Bernard Robsons pub team are getting more than they bargained for. For the charity-minded Coventry landlord is putting them up for raffle

Background imageRope Collection: Two year old Jeffrey Metcalfe who has nearly been run over several times is now tied up

Two year old Jeffrey Metcalfe who has nearly been run over several times is now tied up by his mum to prevent him escaping when he plays outside. 15th February 1980

Background imageRope Collection: Kindly, tough men, Aran Islanders gather on the quayside to throw a line as the ferry

Kindly, tough men, Aran Islanders gather on the quayside to throw a line as the ferry boat comes alongside. 11th October 1966

Background imageRope Collection: Manchester United players Nobby Stiles and Denis Law playing against each other during a

Manchester United players Nobby Stiles and Denis Law playing against each other during a training session at Old Trafford. The two players try to disentangle themselves from the rope shackle

Background imageRope Collection: Fun loving nuns enjoying a game of skipping behind the walls of their convent

Fun loving nuns enjoying a game of skipping behind the walls of their convent, in order to help raise money for restoration of their convent, 7th January 1990

Background imageRope Collection: World War Two. Mrs Ellen McShane at work on the Jarrow on Tyne ferry May 1942

World War Two. Mrs Ellen McShane at work on the Jarrow on Tyne ferry May 1942

Background imageRope Collection: Tottenham Hotspur players Terry Dyson and Les Allen jumping over the rope in training at

Tottenham Hotspur players Terry Dyson and Les Allen jumping over the rope in training at the Spurs training headquarters at Cheshunt, Herfordshire February 1961

Background imageRope Collection: Sunday pictorial beach contest at Blackpool. Competitors take part in a game of tug o war

Sunday pictorial beach contest at Blackpool. Competitors take part in a game of tug o war. August 1958

Background imageRope Collection: Beauty Contestants playing tug- o -war, Prestatyn. 7th August 1960

Beauty Contestants playing tug- o -war, Prestatyn. 7th August 1960

Background imageRope Collection: Beauty contest girls playing at Gt. Yarmouth, UK. seen here with a local fisherman

Beauty contest girls playing at Gt. Yarmouth, UK. seen here with a local fisherman
Beauty contest girls playing at Gt.Yarmouth, UK. seen here with a local fisherman 27th July 1959

Background imageRope Collection: Contestants in the Maralyn Monroe competition at Ruislip Lido seen here having a tug a

Contestants in the Maralyn Monroe competition at Ruislip Lido seen here having a tug a war withthe compere. 1st July 1960

Background imageRope Collection: On S. A.s man in comfort equipment in England. February 1981 P035511

On S. A.s man in comfort equipment in England. February 1981 P035511
On S.A.S man in comfort equipment in England. February 1981 P035511

Background imageRope Collection: Firemen and police joined forces to rescue a cow which had plunged into the canal at

Firemen and police joined forces to rescue a cow which had plunged into the canal at Myton Road, Warwick yesterday after wandering too close to the edge



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