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Background imageRopes Collection: Cadets 'Tarzan'act. You d think these boys were sons of Tarzan

Cadets "Tarzan"act. You d think these boys were sons of Tarzan
Cadets " Tarzan" act. You d think these boys were sons of Tarzan, the way they swarm up the netting to the tree tops. They are members of the 61st (Middlesex) a Cadets

Background imageRopes Collection: Watermark painter Mr Arthur Hainis in one of Cardiff

Watermark painter Mr Arthur Hainis in one of Cardiffs dry docks painting marks on the Norwegian tanker Erling Borthen which is undergoing repairs. 1st March 1954

Background imageRopes Collection: Members of the Junior Training Corps and Army Cadet Force undergoing a '

Members of the Junior Training Corps and Army Cadet Force undergoing a " toughening up" course at a military camp in preparation for their calling up

Background imageRopes Collection: On the lookout for debris... Dr David Belamy at the launching of the Eager Beaver

On the lookout for debris... Dr David Belamy at the launching of the Eager Beaver
On the lookout for debris...Dr David Belamy at the launching of the Eager Beaver on 23rd September 1989. The Eager Beaver will clear floating debris from the river Tyne from Newburn to the mouth of

Background imageRopes Collection: Members of the Newcastle East Federation of Townswomen

Members of the Newcastle East Federation of Townswomens Guilds turn back the pages of Northumbrian history on 21st March 1973, by turning up in period costume for the meeting of the 12 guilds

Background imageRopes Collection: Steeplejack David Stone at work on Lindisfarne Castle on 11th November 1988

Steeplejack David Stone at work on Lindisfarne Castle on 11th November 1988

Background imageRopes Collection: Three mini bulk carriers lie side by side at Hartlepool

Three mini bulk carriers lie side by side at Hartlepools Jackson Dock the latest victims of the world wide shipping recession. 27th January 1976

Background imageRopes Collection: The 261 metre long Gautama Buddha the biggest ship in the Indian merchant fleet seen here

The 261 metre long Gautama Buddha the biggest ship in the Indian merchant fleet seen here unloading 50, 000 tons of iron ore at the British Steel Corporations Redcar ore terminal. 15th July 1974

Background imageRopes Collection: Foyboatmen seen here assisting the Nacella tie up. 20th February 1978

Foyboatmen seen here assisting the Nacella tie up. 20th February 1978

Background imageRopes Collection: Pictures of the sea at Whitstable, Kent, frozen solid in places. 14th January 1963

Pictures of the sea at Whitstable, Kent, frozen solid in places. 14th January 1963

Background imageRopes Collection: The cable ship ITM Venturer seen here tied up at Normanby Wharf on the River Tees

The cable ship ITM Venturer seen here tied up at Normanby Wharf on the River Tees. 17th February 1984

Background imageRopes Collection: Netherton Parish Church Bell Ringers, 3rd March 1948

Netherton Parish Church Bell Ringers, 3rd March 1948

Background imageRopes Collection: Bellringer at St Peters Church in Iver Buckingshire. 27th June 1962

Bellringer at St Peters Church in Iver Buckingshire. 27th June 1962

Background imageRopes Collection: Bellringers baby at victory peal. Jimmy Booker, ten months

Bellringers baby at victory peal. Jimmy Booker, ten months, goes every Sunday to the village church at Shoreham, Kent with his Mum and Dad who are in the bellringing team

Background imageRopes Collection: These young boys from Hexham are getting the chance to use the climbing ropes at

These young boys from Hexham are getting the chance to use the climbing ropes at Otterburn Army Camp. Left to right; Anthony Young, Michael Bowes, Chris Coulson and Andrew Hodge supervised by Cpl

Background imageRopes Collection: Lifeguards getting a grip on things in a Sunderland Harbour lefesaving demonstration in

Lifeguards getting a grip on things in a Sunderland Harbour lefesaving demonstration in August 1971

Background imageRopes Collection: Lifeguard National Champions, Whickham mens team show the style that won them

Lifeguard National Champions, Whickham mens team show the style that won them the title recently. Ronnie Corbett is carried by (left to right) Michael Edwards, Alan Coxon, Peter Collings

Background imageRopes Collection: A performer rope twirling as they walk on the high wire

A performer rope twirling as they walk on the high wire

Background imageRopes Collection: Circus performer Jerry Boland on the slack rope

Circus performer Jerry Boland on the slack rope

Background imageRopes Collection: Julius and Brenda Heeni with their cowboy act

Julius and Brenda Heeni with their cowboy act

Background imageRopes Collection: Woman wearing a tied shirt and shorts holding onto a pair of ropes Circa 1970

Woman wearing a tied shirt and shorts holding onto a pair of ropes Circa 1970 P017215

Background imageRopes Collection: Steeplejacks on their way up the Byker Destructor Chimney

Steeplejacks on their way up the Byker Destructor Chimney, to do repairs on 9th January 1948. The Chimney is 150 feet high

Background imageRopes Collection: Steeplejacks scaling the dizzy heights of Messrs. Dampney

Steeplejacks scaling the dizzy heights of Messrs. Dampneys paint works chimney at Shieldfield, Newcastle on 23rd September 1937, scene of a recent disastrous blaze

Background imageRopes Collection: Action during the non-title heavyweight fight between American Cassius Clay

Action during the non-title heavyweight fight between American Cassius Clay and British fighter Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium, London

Background imageRopes Collection: Maurice Cullen fighting outdoors in 1950

Maurice Cullen fighting outdoors in 1950

Background imageRopes Collection: Action during the non-title heavyweight fight between American Cassius Clay

Action during the non-title heavyweight fight between American Cassius Clay and British fighter Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium, London


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