Locked Collection (#2)

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - mashing barmaids. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - picture postcard collecting. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - betting systems. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - Triplets. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - Politics. Date: 20th century

Houdini & Daily MIrror Challenge
Houdinis great lock-picking feat at the London Hippodrome. Harry Houdini shown on stage at the London Hippodrome, having specially made cuffs locked to his wrists in the presence of representatives

Captain Tennant (colour litho)
3623249 Captain Tennant (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Tennant)

The Agitation in Ireland, Incidents of the Parnell Reception at Limerick (engraving)
1060342 The Agitation in Ireland, Incidents of the Parnell Reception at Limerick (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agitation in Ireland)

Iron Hans - Scene from Iron Hans. Iron Hans locked in a cage for public view. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: 1909

The Trail of the Sword, by Gilbert Parker (litho)
1627338 The Trail of the Sword, by Gilbert Parker (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trail of the Sword, by Gilbert Parker)

Election Troops bringing in their accounts to the Pay Table, 1788 (coloured engraving)
2632301 Election Troops bringing in their accounts to the Pay Table, 1788 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Lock-Out in South Wales, Notes by our Artist (engraving)
1053441 The Lock-Out in South Wales, Notes by our Artist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lock-Out in South Wales, Notes by our Artist)

The Adventures of a Juryman at the New Courts of Justice (engraving)
1044039 The Adventures of a Juryman at the New Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving)
1106958 People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Spendthrift)

Cripps the Carrier (engraving)
1059188 Cripps the Carrier (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cripps the Carrier)

Tea Service, 1792 (silver & wood)
1127906 Tea Service, 1792 (silver & wood) by Revere, Paul (1735-1818); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The most complete Revere service known)

Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving)
1045655 Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar)

How Jones locked out his Uncle and was cut off with a Shilling (engraving)
1046585 How Jones locked out his Uncle and was cut off with a Shilling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)
1596132 Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins)

The Chastity Belt (colour litho)
3096394 The Chastity Belt (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chastity Belt. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

Haken
Anders Ludvigson

Rock Rut
Pascal Gerard

The locked door
Jian Wang

No ExiT
Jerome Perdriolle

Dropped Key
Jacqueline Hammer

The Green Key Label
Gerard Jonkman

Locked!
Wieteke de Kogel

Candy lockers
Harry Verschelden

Hand on door
Inge Schuster

Gate detail
Inge Schuster

Seek and Ye Shall Find - Z
hardibudi

DANGAL
Suvajit Mukherjee

Airspeed AS. 5 Courier G-ADAY
Airspeed AS.5 Courier G-ADAY (msn 27), of Portsmouth Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation (PSIOWA). Due to persistent maintenance problems with the retractable undercarriage

Trade Unionists marching through Manchester in support of locked-out farm labourers. Date: 1874

Battle of Sluys
English and French warships locked in combat at Sluys (LEcluse) : almost the entire French fleet is destroyed Date: 24 June 1340

Post box, Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland, Reykjavik, Post box

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Japan, Tokyo, Gotanda JR train station, building with restaurants including Vietnamese, signs and lanterns, large chochin lantern like pig, parking lot with black Mercedes-Benz

Malta, Safi, Ornate door handles on Labour party headquarters

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ITALY, Tuscany, Florence, Bunches of locked padlocks used by stallholders in the Vasari Corridor beside the Uffizi gallery

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ITALY, Tuscany, Florence, Bunches of locked padlocks used by stallholders in the Vasari Corridor beside the Uffizi gallery

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ITALY, Tuscany, Florence, Bunches of locked padlocks used by stallholders in the Vasari Corridor beside the Uffizi gallery

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ITALY, Tuscany, Florence, Bunches of locked padlocks used by stallholders in the Vasari Corridor beside the Uffizi gallery

The Times - Or A View Of The Old House In Little Brittain - With Nobody Going To Hannover, January 23, 1784

A priest wearing a black cloak unlocks the oak door of a chu
A priest wearing a black cloak holds a large key and unlocks the oak door of St Edithas Church, Church Eaton, Staffordshire, England Date: 1989

Blue door with chain, Nefta, Tunisia
Ornate studded blue door with chain, Nefta, Tunisia Date: 1987

Gazing At Its Covers Through the Lattice Doors of the Cupboard, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Gazing At Its Covers Through the Lattice Doors of the Cupboard, (1907). The ten-year-old Bach looking at sheet music locked away by his older brother

Ambrogio The Brigand, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Ambrogio The Brigand, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Jack Sheppards Escapes, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Jack Sheppards Escapes, (c1872). Series of diagrams illustrating the many daring escapes of celebrated thief Jack Sheppard (1702-1724), from Newgate Prison in London in 1724

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"Unlocking the Secrets: Exploring the Fascinating World of 'Locked'" Discovering hidden treasures in South Wales, we stumble upon the mesmerizing Swing Bridge over River Neath, a symbol of connection and separation. In this quaint town of Neath, where time seems to stand still, Port Talbot's industrial charm beckons us further into its rich history. As we delve deeper into our exploration, Love Locked Out by Anna Lea Merritt captivates our hearts with its poignant portrayal from 1889. The artist's brushstrokes evoke emotions that transcend time and space, just like the love locks adorning Pont des Arts in Paris. Taking a detour from art to humor, H. M. Bateman's The Income Tax Official in Hades brings laughter amidst locked doors and bureaucratic nightmares. A satirical take on life's challenges reminds us to find joy even when faced with obstacles. Traveling back in time to Trade Union March 1874 ignites memories of battles fought for workers' rights—a reminder that unity can unlock doors previously closed. Just as Froissar chronicled the Battle of Cluys, these historical events shape our present reality. Literature enthusiasts will recognize Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde—a tale where secrets are locked away within pages bound together with words that stir souls. Similarly captivating is Tennis Court Oath—an iconic moment etched forever in French history—where citizens unlocked their destiny through solidarity. With bated breaths and trembling hands reminiscent of fairy tales past, she took then the little key and opened the door—the gateway to her dreams unlocked before her very eyes. An iron gate secured by a sturdy metal chain becomes an emblematic metaphor for overcoming barriers both physical and emotional. From China's Yangshuo Province to Brighton Bathing Boxes along Melbourne's Dendy Street Beach—locked doors hold mysteries waiting to be unraveled across continents. Each lock tells a story, waiting for the right key to unlock its secrets.