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Living Collection (#66)

"Exploring the Many Facets of Living: From Boarding Houses to Submarines and Everything In Between" Step into the past with "Life in a Boarding House" by Eric Ravilious

Background imageLiving Collection: Belfast Slum Bedsit

Belfast Slum Bedsit
This poor mother dries her screaming baby after its bath, living in squalid conditions in a slum bedsit on the Falls Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1960s

Background imageLiving Collection: Lounge and Patio

Lounge and Patio
A modern lounge, with doors which open to the garden patio and lead (of course) to the pool. Date: 1970s

Background imageLiving Collection: Cocktail Party 1930S

Cocktail Party 1930S
Well-to-do young men and women living it up at a cocktail party at the Burlington Club, London, England. Date: early 1930s

Background imageLiving Collection: Sun-Pat advertisement, 1953

Sun-Pat advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Sun-Pat peanuts depicting a comfortable domestic scene with a couple enjoying Sun-Pat peanuts as they sit in their living room in front of a blazing fire. Date: 1953

Background imageLiving Collection: The wonderful American hen

The wonderful American hen with three wings and four legs. The greatest living curiosity in the world, as exhibited at 26 Charing Cross Road, London

Background imageLiving Collection: Kissing under the mistletoe by Vernon Ward

Kissing under the mistletoe by Vernon Ward
Illustration entitled One excuse as good as another showing a couple lost in a kiss on a sofa in a living room under a bunch of mistletoe hanging from the light fitting. Date: 1930

Background imageLiving Collection: Inside a van, near Latimer Road, Notting Hill

Inside a van, near Latimer Road, Notting Hill
Living conditions inside a gipsy caravan, near Latimer Road. Date: 1879

Background imageLiving Collection: Jack, Firemans Dog

Jack, Firemans Dog
Jack, the Firemans Dog, collects in aid of firemen, though whether to buy them a new fire engine, or better living quarters, is not stated. Date: early 20th century

Background imageLiving Collection: Country Living Room

Country Living Room
The interior of an English cottage, with exposed beams on the ceiling and an inglenook fireplace. Date: 1960s

Background imageLiving Collection: THE MUSIC MONSTERS

THE MUSIC MONSTERS (Neil R Jones) The machine-men of Zorome are not robots, but artificial creatures with living organic brains to control them Date: 1938

Background imageLiving Collection: Couple Drinking

Couple Drinking
VIV NT LES PARISIENS ! Two Parisians living it up - but is the young lady with the crucifix hesitating to take the first sip which could be the first step to ruin ? Date: circa 1860

Background imageLiving Collection: Medes - a Couple

Medes - a Couple
A noble couple The Medes were part of the Assyrian empire, living in present-day Iran Date: ANCIENT MEDES

Background imageLiving Collection: German Living Room

German Living Room
The arbeitszimmer (workroom) of Friedrich Hacklander, editor of Ueber Land und Meer, with furniture and furnishings characteristic of a middle- class German household. Date: 1877

Background imageLiving Collection: George Baker

George Baker
GEORGE BAKER This gentleman was living at no 2, St Pauls Churchyard, on the 11 July 1806. Has he any other claim on our attention ? Date: 1747 - 1811

Background imageLiving Collection: Army Sniffer Dog

Army Sniffer Dog
An excited army sniffer dog sniffs under a leather living room armchair. Date: 1960s

Background imageLiving Collection: Socins Books Burned

Socins Books Burned
Fausto Socin, Italian heretic living in Krakow, Poland, is dragged out of bed to watch his writings being burned in the street Date: circa 1600

Background imageLiving Collection: Exploration vehicle

Exploration vehicle. Computer artwork of a legged exploration vehicle being used on the surface of another world. Its design appears to be based on the jointed legs of insects and other arthropods

Background imageLiving Collection: Sleeping womans face

Sleeping womans face
MODEL RELEASED. Face of a woman sleeping on a sandy beach

Background imageLiving Collection: Flower held in hands

Flower held in hands

Background imageLiving Collection: Petals held in hands

Petals held in hands

Background imageLiving Collection: Cosmic consciousness, conceptual artwork

Cosmic consciousness, conceptual artwork
Cosmic consciousness, conceptual computer artwork. Outline of a brain with stars and galaxies

Background imageLiving Collection: Moon base

Moon base. Computer artwork of an astronaut at a base on the Moon. Humans will require protective suits and sealed buildings when on the Moon

Background imageLiving Collection: Sedum roof, early June

Sedum roof, early June
Sedum roof. Image 1 of 4. Garage roof covered with deciduous Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Background imageLiving Collection: Sedum roof, late June

Sedum roof, late June
Sedum roof. Image 2 of 4. Garage roof covered with deciduous Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Background imageLiving Collection: Sedum roof, mid-July

Sedum roof, mid-July
Sedum roof. Image 3 of 4. Garage roof covered with flowering Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Background imageLiving Collection: Sedum green roof

Sedum green roof. Garage roof covered with flowering Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant, shallow rooting and require little maintenance

Background imageLiving Collection: Sedum roof, mid-August

Sedum roof, mid-August
Sedum roof. Image 4 of 4. Garage roof covered with deciduous Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Background imageLiving Collection: Space colonies

Space colonies
Cylindrical space colonies by a Mars-like planet, computer artwork. Such theoretical self-sufficient spaceships would grow their own food (plants and artificial sky seen at centre left)

Background imageLiving Collection: Mars colony

Mars colony, computer artwork. The first bases on Mars are likely to resemble chemical plants. They will have sealed buildings to protect colonists from the thin atmosphere that is nearly all carbon

Background imageLiving Collection: Mars base

Mars base. Computer artwork of an astronaut at a base on Mars. Humans will require protective suits and sealed buildings when living on Mars

Background imageLiving Collection: Thoughtful woman meditating

Thoughtful woman meditating
MODEL RELEASED. Thoughtful woman meditating on a sandy beach by the sea

Background imageLiving Collection: Flowers held by happy woman

Flowers held by happy woman
MODEL RELEASED. Flowers held by happy woman

Background imageLiving Collection: Flowers held by a woman

Flowers held by a woman
MODEL RELEASED. Flowers held by a woman

Background imageLiving Collection: Skin, SEM

Skin, SEM
Skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of squamous epithelial cells on the skin surface. Magnification: x350 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Background imageLiving Collection: Denisova cave excavation, Russia

Denisova cave excavation, Russia
Denisova cave excavation. Path leading to the entrance of the Denisova Cave, Siberia, Russia. The Denisova Cave is the site where Palaeolithic hominid bone fragments belonging to a possible new

Background imageLiving Collection: Rat used in space experiment

Rat used in space experiment
Rat used in space research. This rat was one scheduled for flight on the Photon-M3 scientific research mission in 2007. The Photon-M series of spacecraft were designed mainly for biological

Background imageLiving Collection: Early human mandible

Early human mandible. Mandible (jaw bone) from an early hominid found in the Sima del Elefante excavation, one of the archaeological sites at Atapuerca, Spain

Background imageLiving Collection: Biological computer, conceptual image

Biological computer, conceptual image
Biological computer. Conceptual image of chemicals, numbers and flashes of light, representing the workings of a computer based on organic or biological principles

Background imageLiving Collection: Fuegans in their hut, 18th century

Fuegans in their hut, 18th century
Fuegians. Engraved plate depicting a group of Fuegians, the indigenous peoples of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America

Background imageLiving Collection: Sedum living roof

Sedum living roof. A living roof insulates the building, reduces rainwater run-off and improves appearance and biodiversity

Background imageLiving Collection: Animal testing, conceptual image

Animal testing, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a silhouette of a rabbit superimposed on that of a microscope, representing the use of animals in scientific experiments

Background imageLiving Collection: Eating Whale shark, Rhincodon thypus, Djibouti, Djibuti, Afar Triangle, Gulf of Aden

Eating Whale shark, Rhincodon thypus, Djibouti, Djibuti, Afar Triangle, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Tadjourah, Africa

Background imageLiving Collection: USA, North America, Arkansas

USA, North America, Arkansas
Bufallo National River, Northwest Arkansas

Background imageLiving Collection: Consuegra, La Mancha, Spain, windmills and castle

Consuegra, La Mancha, Spain, windmills and castle

Background imageLiving Collection: Armenian Refugees occupy house

Armenian Refugees occupy house
Homeless Armenian refugees occupy a fine house, with their horses stabled in the living room and a portrait lying symbolically across the floor

Background imageLiving Collection: Living Room of a Rowton House, London

Living Room of a Rowton House, London
The living room of one of Londons Rowton Houses where the residents can be seen relaxing, reading, and playing draughts. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large

Background imageLiving Collection: Noahs Ark - Animals and the Ark

Noahs Ark - Animals and the Ark

Background imageLiving Collection: Printing Office at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway

Printing Office at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Printing office at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway




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"Exploring the Many Facets of Living: From Boarding Houses to Submarines and Everything In Between" Step into the past with "Life in a Boarding House" by Eric Ravilious, an intriguing glimpse into communal living during a different era. Dive deep into the mysteries of the T class submarine, where brave souls called it their home beneath the waves, navigating uncharted territories. Find comfort and solace in your own sanctuary - your living room. Discover how this space can be transformed into a haven for relaxation and cherished memories. Unleash your inner detective at the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in London. Immerse yourself in his world as you explore artifacts that bring his legendary stories to life. Discover Letchworth Brochure's vision for urban planning perfection. Welwyn Garden City stands tall as an exemplary model of town planning, showcasing harmonious coexistence between nature and architecture. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" captures the essence of maternal love, reminding us that family is at the heart of our existence. Unearth mythical tales like that of LAMBTON WORM, a legendary creature whose presence reminds us to embrace our fears head-on and conquer them with bravery. Witness history being made as prefabricated houses are built within three hours in 1945. A testament to human innovation and resilience after World War Two's devastation. Experience wartime evacuation through innocent eyes; children finding safety amidst chaos by seeking refuge in peaceful countryside settings away from conflict zones. Marvel at nature's delicate beauty with Galanthus Cluster - snowdrops blooming together symbolizing unity amidst diversity; a reminder that we all share this planet called home. Celebrate trailblazers like Mary Jane Clarke W. S. P. U.