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"Unlocking the Stories: A Journey through Time and Places with Padlocks" Step into a world of intrigue and romance as we explore the captivating history of padlocks

Background imagePadlock Collection: Consequences of a Succesful French Invasion pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)

Consequences of a Succesful French Invasion pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
3025912 Consequences of a Succesful French Invasion pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePadlock Collection: Midas Transmuting all into Gold Paper, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797

Midas Transmuting all into Gold Paper, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190488 Midas Transmuting all into Gold Paper, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815)

Background imagePadlock Collection: At the Orchard Gate, 1903 (w / c and bodycolour on paper)

At the Orchard Gate, 1903 (w / c and bodycolour on paper)
CW170093 At the Orchard Gate, 1903 (w/c and bodycolour on paper) by Wilkinson, Edward Clegg (fl.1882-1904); 56x39.5 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; British

Background imagePadlock Collection: Hansel put out a knuckle-bone, and the old Woman, whose eyes were dim, could not see

Hansel put out a knuckle-bone, and the old Woman, whose eyes were dim, could not see
3474187 Hansel put out a knuckle-bone, and the old Woman, whose eyes were dim, could not see, and thought it was his finger

Background imagePadlock Collection: Hindu Customs - three men

Hindu Customs - three men
Hindu Customs (left to right) - Tadin playing with fire, - Aiganda Pandaron, Tadin with a padlock on his mouth

Background imagePadlock Collection: A Victorian die-cut shape card of a padlock decorated with forget-me-nots, c

A Victorian die-cut shape card of a padlock decorated with forget-me-nots, c
3605706 A Victorian die-cut shape card of a padlock decorated with forget-me-nots, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imagePadlock Collection: Page from metalwork catalogue: Padlock bolts (litho)

Page from metalwork catalogue: Padlock bolts (litho)
6005872 Page from metalwork catalogue: Padlock bolts (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Padlock bolts)

Background imagePadlock Collection: Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub

Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub
CJP343892 Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub. by Charles Plante Fine Arts, 1814 (w/c) by Beauregard, Arnaud de (fl.1814); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePadlock Collection: A Missing Word Contest in an Indian Camp (engraving)

A Missing Word Contest in an Indian Camp (engraving)
1063261 A Missing Word Contest in an Indian Camp (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Missing Word Contest in an Indian Camp)

Background imagePadlock Collection: Emile Zola tries to unlock the locks that close the mouths of Presidents Jean

Emile Zola tries to unlock the locks that close the mouths of Presidents Jean
XEE4157432 Emile Zola tries to unlock the locks that close the mouths of Presidents Jean Casimir-Perier (1847-1907) and Felix Faure (1841-1899)

Background imagePadlock Collection: Jack Sheppards escapes (engraving)

Jack Sheppards escapes (engraving)
3636414 Jack Sheppards escapes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppards escapes)

Background imagePadlock Collection: Padlock (engraving)

Padlock (engraving)
2807022 Padlock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Padlock. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Background imagePadlock Collection: Alfred Naquet

Alfred Naquet
5675079 Alfred Naquet. by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); (add.info.: Societe. Famille. L homme politique francais Alfred Naquet instigateur de la loi retablissant le divorce en France, 27/07/1884)

Background imagePadlock Collection: Page from metalwork catalogue: English Padlocks (litho)

Page from metalwork catalogue: English Padlocks (litho)
6005862 Page from metalwork catalogue: English Padlocks (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Padlocks)

Background imagePadlock Collection: Relics from the Tolbooth now in the Scottish Antiquarian Museum (engraving)

Relics from the Tolbooth now in the Scottish Antiquarian Museum (engraving)
5202874 Relics from the Tolbooth now in the Scottish Antiquarian Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePadlock Collection: The Chastity Belt (colour litho)

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

Background imagePadlock Collection: Locks and padlocks - Phnom Penh - Cambodia

Locks and padlocks - Phnom Penh - Cambodia
Jean-Francois Perigois

Background imagePadlock Collection: Middlesbrough Chairman Steve Gibson (left) and director Graham Fordy celebrate as

Middlesbrough Chairman Steve Gibson (left) and director Graham Fordy celebrate as the padlocks come of Ayresome Park gates. Official receiver David Storry is seen in the background. 19th August 1986

Background imagePadlock Collection: A supervisor at the Glenlivet Distillery seals one of the bonded warehouse where barrels

A supervisor at the Glenlivet Distillery seals one of the bonded warehouse where barrels of their finest single malt whisky willl mature for a minimum of eight years. Circa 1948

Background imagePadlock Collection: Foreman at the AGlenlivet Distillery seen here unlocking the alcohol safe so sherry

Foreman at the AGlenlivet Distillery seen here unlocking the alcohol safe so sherry casks can be filled with their finest single malt whisky

Background imagePadlock Collection: A wooden statue of a Native American

A wooden statue of a Native American
abuse, build, carved, chain, conquering, control, craft, cruelty, day, dictatorship, domination, human likeness, indian, injustice, interest, native american, nobody, oppression, outdoor, padlock

Background imagePadlock Collection: Old padlock. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853

Old padlock. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Background imagePadlock Collection: Plate 50 from Los Caprichos : The Chinchillas (Los Chinchillas. ), 1799

Plate 50 from Los Caprichos : The Chinchillas (Los Chinchillas. ), 1799
Plate 50 from Los Caprichos : The Chinchillas (Los Chinchillas.), 1799

Background imagePadlock Collection: Padlock, German (?), 16th-18th century. Creator: Unknown

Padlock, German (?), 16th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Padlock, German (?), 16th-18th century

Background imagePadlock Collection: Tea measuring machine 1909

Tea measuring machine 1909
Sumerland & Co, tea measuring machine, with padlock. Date: 1909

Background imagePadlock Collection: FALL / CRUFTS WINNER / 1948

FALL / CRUFTS WINNER / 1948
TRACEY WITCH OF WARE Breed: Cocker spaniel Owned by Miss D Weldon Bred by HS Lloyd Blue roan, born 15.09.28 Sire Falconers Padlock of Ware Date: 1948 - 1950

Background imagePadlock Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20104646

EyeUbiquitous_20104646
France, Ile de France, Paris, Padlocks attached to the Pont de Sully that according to tradition lock as a statement a couples eternal love, with the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in the background

Background imagePadlock Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20104645

EyeUbiquitous_20104645
France, Ile de Fance, Paris, Padlocks attached to Pont des Arts that according to tradition the lock is a statement of a couples eternal love

Background imagePadlock Collection: Malta, Safi, Ornate door handles on Labour party headquarters

Malta, Safi, Ornate door handles on Labour party headquarters

Background imagePadlock Collection: Germany, Berlin, Mitte, Young couples attached initialled padlocks to the

Germany, Berlin, Mitte, Young couples attached initialled padlocks to the Freidrichstrasse bridge ove rthe river Spree

Background imagePadlock Collection: The Times - Or A View Of The Old House In Little Brittain - With Nobody Going

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

Background imagePadlock Collection: La Fille Mal Garde, or Jack in the Box, June 25, 1802. June 25, 1802

La Fille Mal Garde, or Jack in the Box, June 25, 1802. June 25, 1802
La Fille Mal Garde, or Jack in the Box, June 25, 1802

Background imagePadlock Collection: Death and the Miser, December 20, 1801. December 20, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Death and the Miser, December 20, 1801. December 20, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Death and the Miser, December 20, 1801

Background imagePadlock Collection: Church trunk, St. Nicolas de Veroce, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Church trunk, St. Nicolas de Veroce, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Background imagePadlock Collection: Still Life—Violin and Music, 1888. Creator: William Michael Harnett

Still Life—Violin and Music, 1888. Creator: William Michael Harnett
Still Life--Violin and Music, 1888

Background imagePadlock Collection: Lock and chain

Lock and chain
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Background imagePadlock Collection: Pink Trunk

Pink Trunk
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Background imagePadlock Collection: Hansel and Gretel, 1909

Hansel and Gretel, 1909
Hansel put out a knuckle-bone, and the old Woman, whose eyes were dim, could not see, and thought it was his finger, and she was much astonished that he did not get fat … Hansel

Background imagePadlock Collection: Guy Fawkess Cellar, 1897

Guy Fawkess Cellar, 1897. From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Background imagePadlock Collection: Fall / Crufts Winner / 48 / 50

Fall / Crufts Winner / 48 / 50
TRACEY WITCH OF WARE CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1948 & 50 Owned by Miss D Weldon Bred by HS Lloyd Blue roan, born 15.09.28 Sire Falconers Padlock of Ware

Background imagePadlock Collection: Mexican handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Mexican handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Background imagePadlock Collection: Weathered blue wooden shed door, Kobuk, Northwestern Alaska, USA

Weathered blue wooden shed door, Kobuk, Northwestern Alaska, USA
Close-up of a weathered blue shed door in Kobuk; Northwestern Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Background imagePadlock Collection: Lock On A Door

Lock On A Door

Background imagePadlock Collection: Love Laughs At Locksmiths, After Thomas Rowlandson. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom

Love Laughs At Locksmiths, After Thomas Rowlandson. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1912

Background imagePadlock Collection: Wooden Building With Red Painted Door, Padlock And Window; Beamish, Durham, England

Wooden Building With Red Painted Door, Padlock And Window; Beamish, Durham, England

Background imagePadlock Collection: Worshipping With Chains

Worshipping With Chains

Background imagePadlock Collection: Locks of love, Maribor, Slovenia, Europe

Locks of love, Maribor, Slovenia, Europe

Background imagePadlock Collection: access, blue sky, cloud, cloud computing, color image, computer graphic, concept

access, blue sky, cloud, cloud computing, color image, computer graphic, concept
Pixelated key and padlock in sky




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"Unlocking the Stories: A Journey through Time and Places with Padlocks" Step into a world of intrigue and romance as we explore the captivating history of padlocks. From mischievous antics to declarations of eternal love, these small but mighty symbols have witnessed it all. In "A Man Loaded with Mischief, or Matrimony, " a vivid colour etching from 1766, we catch a glimpse of the playful nature associated with padlocks. Perhaps this man is up to no good or maybe he's about to seal his fate in wedlock? Fast forward to modern times, where love locks adorn the Pont des Arts in Paris. These tangible expressions of affection speak volumes as couples pledge their devotion by attaching padlocks engraved with their initials onto the bridge's railings. Love truly knows no bounds in this enchanting city. But padlocks aren't just confined to matters of the heart; they also play significant roles in other spheres. An illustration depicting a padlocked ballot box reminds us that sometimes democracy itself needs protection and safeguarding. In another intriguing artwork titled "Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, " we witness how power can corrupt even when it comes to something as simple as paper currency transformed into gold. The symbolism behind this hand-coloured engraving leaves us pondering over what secrets lie hidden within those locked vaults. Travel across continents now, where an old roadside bicycle shop in Shanghai showcases an array of sturdy locks securing valuable two-wheelers against theft. This trade catalogue from 1911 takes us back in time when cycling was gaining popularity worldwide. Gorky Park in Minsk reveals yet another facet culture - here they hang freely like ornaments on trees and fences, capturing moments frozen forever between loved ones who once walked hand-in-hand through its paths. Artistic expression takes center stage again with "Escaped: Two Rabbits and Guinea Pig.