Dark Collection (#87)

George Michael speaking to press during his failed court battle to be released from his Sony record contract. Pictured on the day a High Court judge dismissed his legal action against Sony Music

Traffic on Farringdon Road, pictured looking towards Ludgate Circus and the City. London Picture taken circa 1st January 1975

Westminster Abbey in London, by night Picture taken circa 1st January 1975

Stainless Steel Sculpture on the South Bank, with Big Ben, Houses of Parliament showing in the background. London. Picture taken circa 1st January 1975

Fog in Manchester turns day into night here is the scene at 1.30pm in Oxford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester. 17th November 1953

London by Night. View of motor cars parked outside Old Scotland Yard, headquarters of the Metroplotian Police Department in Whitehall, London, 1948

Adults and children carol singing at night time outside Sulgrave Manor, Northamptonshire. Sulgrave Manor is well known for being the home of the ancestors of George Washington, circa 1945

Carol Singers at Long Crendon in Buckinghamshire. November 1952 C5558

Harry Potts Manager of Burnley F. C. peers into the gloom at Manchester City ground today
Harry Potts Manager of Burnley F.C. peers into the gloom at Manchester City ground today when the match was cancelled because of fog. December 1969

London by Night. View of motor cars parked outside Old Scotland Yard, headquarters of the Metroplotian Police Department in Whitehall, 1948

Harry Potts Manager of Burnley F. C. peers into the gloom at Manchester City ground today
Harry Potts Manager of Burnley F.C. peers into the gloom at Manchester City ground today when the match was cancelled because of fog. December 1969 Z12468-001

Burnley players at Citys fogged off ground today when the match was called off. December 1969 Z12468

Harry Potts makes his way back into the stands after inspecting Manchester Citys fogged off ground. December 1969 Z12468-005

Cover onto the Manchester City pitch after the match had been declared off because of the foggy conditions. December 1969 Z12468-004

Hugh Gaitskell, Leader of the Labour Party, down a coal mine in June 1957 Gaitskell fought a tireless campaign within his own party to reform outdated principles

View of Big ben and the Houses of Parliament and New Scotland Yard lit up at night, reflected in the river Thames

The C. P. Hole-boring machine is being used to bore apertures in the coal face - the same
The C.P. Hole-boring machine is being used to bore apertures in the coal face - the same depth as the undercut made by coal-cutter, ready for an explosive charge

Thanks to such machines as the Sullivan Shortwall Coal-Cutter, the coal face in the Colliery moves forward about 300 yards every year

Mechanised mining. One of the pioneers of the modern system of "intensive"
Mechanised mining. One of the pioneers of the modern system of " intensive" or fully mechanised mining, the Lothian Coal Company, Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland. Circa 1947 P017729

One of the pioneers of the modern system of "intensive"
One of the pioneers of the modern system of " intensive" or fully mechanised mining, the Lothian Coal Company, Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland, are specialists in Colliery efficiency

Toby stops for lunch. Two thousand feet below ground at Kilmersdon Colliery, Somerset, Old Toby, the pit-pony, has been helping his mates, Ern Dorey, 60, and Charlie Lye, 35

Mechanised mining. Powered by electric batteries, this shuttle-car is used to take coal from the coal-face to the conveyor belt. 1946 P017725

Miners working underground at Mekton Colliery 1974. P017748

Sign for Fifty five nightclub. April 1965 P018528

Sign for the Gargoyle Street on Meards Street, London. March 1965 P018560

Sign for The 21 Room Club in London. April 1965 P018532

Sign for Le Coq D or nightclub. April 1965 P018528

Sign for the Raymond Revuebar, London. March 1965 P018560

Car abandoned in deep snow after a heavy snowfall. February 1953 D738

Pit tunnel showing conveyer belt and a Davey lamp at a coal mine in Newstead, Nottinghamshire. April 1962 P017744

Blinkered to protect his eyes, a pony canters up the shaft towards daylight and green grass at the Knowetop Mine in Lanarkshire, Scotland. January 1966 P017820

Coal Mines underground scenes. March 1946 P017830

Coal Mines underground scenes. March 1946 P017833

Coal mining underground scenes at Ollerton Pit in Nottinghamshire. January 1944 P017837

Coal Mines under ground scenes: Workers at a pit in Manchester shovelling out coal from under the water. January 1948 P017834

Miner at work underground in a coal mine August 1984 P018140

Here is the news about power cuts. Radio newsreader Alan Rogers tells listeners about the power crisis - with candles lighting his studio

Crowd scenes in Traflagar Square as they await the outcome of the General Election. February 1950 P018713

Sign for Society resturant in London. April 1965 P018531

Beating the power crisis. With most firms in Britain only allowed to use electricity on three days a week due to the power crisis

Mechanised Mining. One of the pioneers of the modern system of "Intensive"
Mechanised Mining. One of the pioneers of the modern system of " Intensive", or fully mechanised mining, the Lothian Coal Company, Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland

Local man of Cyprus with cigarette. November 1952 C1103-011

Soldiers on guard with their lamps in Marrakech, Morocco December 1952 C5919-029

A bus being led by a motor cycle combination fitted with a special battary of lights at the rear to aid for bound bus drivers find their way in Lancashire. January 1953 D356

A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump, 1769. Creator: Valentine Green
A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump, 1769

Pollard Willows (Les saules tetards). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Pollard Willows (Les saules tetards)

Ein Schritt (A Step), 1883. Creator: Max Klinger
Ein Schritt (A Step), 1883

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s

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In the depths of darkness, two little blue penguins emerge from their hidden sanctuary on the St Kilda breakwater. Silhouetted against the mesmerizing city lights of Melbourne, they stand tall as if guardians of the night. This captivating scene captured in December 2016 is a reminder that even in the darkest hours, there is always a glimmer of hope. As daylight fades and shadows lengthen, my studio window becomes a front-row seat to an enchanting spectacle. A daylight raid unfolds before my eyes, revealing nature's nocturnal secrets. The July sky serves as a backdrop for this mysterious dance between light and dark. Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros emerges from obscurity with its intricate details etched into our collective memory. Its dark silhouette against a blank canvas evokes curiosity and wonder about this majestic creature that once roamed our planet. Battersea Power Station stands proudly amidst London's urban landscape, its towering chimneys piercing through the darkness like sentinels guarding the city's energy source. A symbol of resilience and transformation, it reminds us that even in times of uncertainty, there is potential for rebirth. Gormley's Angel of the North looms large over its surroundings, casting an imposing figure against both day and night skies. With outstretched wings embracing all who pass by, it embodies strength and protection within its metallic frame. Paul Dirac gazes into infinity with his Nobel Prize in hand; his groundbreaking contributions to physics illuminate our understanding of the universe's darkest corners. In his brilliance lies inspiration for those who dare to explore uncharted territories. The Avebury Stone Circle stands stoically under moonlit skies - ancient sentinels marking time itself. Within these hallowed grounds lie untold stories whispered by generations past; their presence shrouded in mystery yet beckoning us to unravel their secrets.