Hurry Collection (#4)

Kashmir, Srinagar. Boatman asleep in shade on back of boat
Kashmir, Srinagar. A lazy boatman asleep in shade on back of a boat carrying animal fodder Date: 1986

York Minster, York
York Minster South transept from Minster Gates. Silhouette of man carrying briefcase as he walks beneath a shop clock at 9.23am Date: 1991

Speed blur horses, Petra, Jordan
Horses race through the Petra gorge, the narrow passage, or Siq, leading to Petra, Jordan. The movement of the horses creates blur Date: circa 1995

Young woman, Ericeria, Portugal
A young woman carries an umbrella in the rain and hurries through a cobbles street in the harbour of Ericeira, Portugal. Small white fishing boats are hauled up beside the harbour wall Date: 1989

A Hampshire Haying, c1891, (c1930). Creator: David Murray
A Hampshire Haying, c1891, (c1930). A farmworker drives his cart piled high with hay, hurrying home before the oncoming storm soaks the hay

The Scotch Firs, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Scotch Firs, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Scots pines grow in Kensington Gardens, once private gardens of Kensington Palace, , originally created by Henry VIII in 1536 for use as a hunting ground

Fete Du Sacre Et Couronnement De Leurs Majetes Imperiales, 1804, (1920). Creator: Unknown
Fete Du Sacre Et Couronnement De Leurs Majetes Imperiales, 1920. (Feast of the Sacred Heart and Coronation of Their Imperial Majesties)

A Smuggling Expedition, 1881. Creator: Unknown
A Smuggling Expedition, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Lawyer Going to Court, 1859-60 (oil on canvas)
WLT204651 Lawyer Going to Court, 1859-60 (oil on canvas) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); 38x46.2 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Ha penny Bridge, Dublin City, Co Dublin, Ireland

Malagrida driving post, 1792. Artist: James Gillray
Malagrida driving post, 1792. A carriage driving at a gallop down St Jamess Street, London, towards the gateway of St Jamess Palace

Horse-drawn fire engine, Boise, Idaho, USA, c1900

Santa Claus hand puppet carrying a sack

Manchester Street / 1950S
Figures hurry by the imposing form of an old school building in Manchester; the corner shop is covered with adverts for Lyons Tea and confectionery Date: circa 1955

Artists Choice: Panther Falls, Banff National Park, Alberta

A Surfer, Running With Board Along The Shoreline

Horse Racing; Horses Breaking From The Stalls

Comic German postcard -- health spa toilets
Comic German postcard -- desperate men and women run towards the health spa toilets. Date: early 20th century

The Mad Hatter, in the chapter The Tarts, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Mad Hatter, in the chapter The Tarts, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

In the late afternoon, a group of Dassanech children hurry home along a bank of the Omo River in Southwest Ethiopia. A small grain store, raised off the ground in case of flooding

E the Energetic, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
E the Energetic, 1903. An initial letter E from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection, c1898, (1912). Painting held at the Musee d Orsay, Paris. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J

Sortie de Theatre, 1898. Artist: George Bottini
Sortie de Theatre, 1898. From The Studio Volume 18 by Ralph Nevill. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1899-1900]

Horse-drawn fire engine, c19th century

Sixteen Miles Under the Hour by Tom Thumb, 1831

English firemen going to an emergency, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
English firemen on their way to a fire, London, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th December 1897

Fire engine on the way to a fire, Paris, 1896. Artist: G Busson
Fire engine on the way to a fire, Paris, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd May 1896

Siege of Lille, October 1792, (1892). A print from the Le Petit Journal, 15th October 1892

Scene seven, the rescue, from the play Maitre D Armes, Port of Saint-Martin, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Scene seven, the rescue, from the play Maitre D Armes, Port of Saint-Martin, 1892. A play by Jules Mary and Georges Grisier. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 29th October 1892

Heliopolis, 1878. Artist: William Simpson
Heliopolis, 1878. Found in the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Le Traineau, c1850-1890. Artist: Stanislas Lepine
Le Traineau, c1850-1890. Although generally not considered an Impressionist painter, Stanislas participated in the first Impressionist exhibition held in 1874. He died suddenly in Paris in 1892

Death in Barouche, c1850-1890. Artist: Stanislas Lepine
Death in Barouche, c1850-1890. Although generally not considered an Impressionist painter, Stanislas participated in the first Impressionist exhibition held in 1874

The Downpour, set design for a ballet, 1906. Artist: Leon Bakst
The Downpour, set design for a ballet, 1906. From the Russian State Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Dr Syntax in Danger, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Dr Syntax in Danger, 1820. A physician peers down Syntaxs throat, while a manservant rushes in holding a steaming plate and wooden bucket of cold water

The Last Fast Thing, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
The Last Fast Thing, 1866 Women who attempted to enter the public sphere of men were often labelled fast. Here, Punch takes a dig at such women, showing an entirely female fire crew

The Real Ugly Rush, 1859. When Disraeli introduced his Reform Bill to the House, it caused trouble for his own party even before its defeat brought the Government down

Little girl at the seaside on a comic postcard -- Hurry up, Auntie, theres another big wave coming! Date: circa 1900s

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Restaurateur in no hurry
WW2 - Comic Postcard - A Restaurateur is in no hurry to serve his new guests - a band of German prisoners! Date: circa 1944

Old Maid card game - Harry Hare in a hurry. circa 1950s

Paddy The Next Best Thing by W Gayer Mackey & Robert Ord
Promotional postcard for Paddy The Next Best Thing by W. Gayer Mackey and Robert Ord from Gertrude Pages novel. First produced in England New Queens Theatre, Manchester

Illustration, The Robber Bridegroom -- They hurried away as quickly as they could from this vile den. Date: 1909

A Day at the Fair. Coconut shy. Hurry up children! Hi! Hi! Hi! Who wants to have a coconut shy?... Date: circa 1926

LFB firefighter in a hurry, with coat and helmet
LFB firefighter in a hurry, running with his coat on one hand and his helmet in the other

Recruitment poster for the Public Schools Brigade, Royal Fusiliers, 118th Infantry Brigade. Hurry up, boys. Fill the ranks. Apply Central Recruiting Depot, Great Scotland Yard, Whitehall, SW

View of Fleet Street, London, with flags and garlands for the Silver Jubilee celebrations. Date: 1935

New York, New York, United States A woman rolls her suitcase across a street

Picture No. 11808370
Young Buddhist monk at Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia Paul Brown Date:

Bird carrying an envelope

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"HURRY! SLOWLY" - A glimpse of the bustling streets at Plaza Hotel, New York City. This captivating black and white photograph captures the essence of a busy city life from an elevated view. In Salonica, British and French soldiers display their urgency as they march forward with determination during wartime. An engraving takes us on an exhilarating journey to Switzerland's Schilthorn, showcasing an ascent that demands both speed and caution. Transporting us back in time to 1820 on the Newmarket Road, we witness a scene filled with hurried travelers eager to reach their destinations. The Olivetti Advert of 1932 reminds us of the importance of efficiency in our daily lives, urging us to embrace technology's ability to help us hurry through tasks. A majestic kudu leaps gracefully through the air, capturing the beauty and agility that comes with rushing towards its destination. "The rhythm of life" echoes through this image as people rush past each other on a crowded street corner – all moving at different paces but united by their shared need for haste. A somber reminder from World War I lies within a grave nestled in a shell hole on the Western Front – a poignant testament to lives cut short by war's relentless hurry. "I have to hurry, " whispers someone caught in the midst of chaos; their face etched with determination as they strive against time's unyielding grip. An urgent message is conveyed through original artwork adorning a small circular gift tag featuring an adorable dog – reminding us not to delay when it matters most. Witness nature defying gravity itself as a green double-crested basilisk sprints across water surfaces effortlessly – proof that even creatures can embody haste when necessary. In this collection spanning various eras and locations, "hurry" emerges as both an instinctual response and societal demand. Whether it be soldiers marching into battle or individuals navigating bustling cities or animals racing towards their goals, the concept of hurrying is an integral part of our lives.