Passage Of Time Collection

There and back again
Svante Trottestam

Close-up of the remaining columns and ruins at the Parthenon, Acropolis. The Parthenon, Athens, Greece

Inventions
LLM462053 Inventions by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inventions. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean, c 1900)); © Look and Learn

Inventions since 1837
LLM462052 Inventions since 1837 by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inventions since 1837. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

Trains then and now
LLM462055 Trains then and now by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trains then and now. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

People in 1837
LLM462054 People in 1837 by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People in 1837. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

Fire engines, then and now
LLM462050 Fire engines, then and now by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire engines, then and now)

Policeman or Peeler of 1837, Policeman nowadays, Lamplighter, Chimney Sweep
LLM462056 Policeman or Peeler of 1837, Policeman nowadays, Lamplighter, Chimney Sweep by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman or Peeler of 1837)

Crabbed age and youth
LLM455191 Crabbed age and youth by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crabbed age and youth. Passionate Pilgrim XII)

Great Britain and America
LLM462049 Great Britain and America by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britain and America)

Soldiers of Queen Victoria
LLM462059 Soldiers of Queen Victoria by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers of Queen Victoria)

Postal service
LLM462058 Postal service by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postal service. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

Hansom of 1837 and Hansom of Today
LLM462057 Hansom of 1837 and Hansom of Today by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hansom of 1837 and Hansom of Today)

Seaside in 1837
LLM462051 Seaside in 1837 by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside in 1837. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

TIS_49A
Iris - variety not identified Flower Sequence Simple Orientation - Vertical orientation Nobody Colour View - Front view Studio shot White b/g

TIS_262
Narcissus - variety not identified Daffodil Yellow subject White b/g

TIS_X03
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion clock White subject White b/g

TIS_68
Convolvulus arvensis Bud Cut out Flower Illustrative Sequence View - Side view Simple Spring Stem Three Wild flower Orientation - Horizontal orientation Nobody Colour Colour - Pastel colour Studio

SUB_0043
Fagus sylvatica Beech Orange subject

TH_0063
Salix babylonica Willow - Weeping willow Black subject Blue b/g

SK_0191
Lunaria annua Honesty Mixed colours subject

SK_0672
Taraxacum officinale Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up Open View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Several Editorial Creative Perennial Weed Flowering

SK_0367
Pinus sylvestris Pine - Scots pine Blue subject Green b/g

SK_0294
Agrostemma githago Corncockle - common Mauve subject White b/g

SK_0293
Agrostemma githago Corncockle - common Mauve subject White b/g

SK_0292
Agrostemma githago Corncockle - common Mauve subject White b/g

SG_0055
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion White subject

SK_0083
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion clock White subject Blue b/g

SK_0085
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion clock White subject Green b/g

RE_0180
Helianthus annuus Sunflower

RE_0264
Tropaeolum - variety not identified Nasturtium Brown subject Brown b/g

RE_0262
Phaseolus vulgaris French bean Brown subject Brown b/g

RE_0260
Cosmos - variety not identified Cosmos Brown subject Brown b/g

RE_0261
Pisum sativum Pea Brown subject Brown b/g

RE_0193
Sempervivum Lilac time Cactus Green subject

RC_0107
Variety not identified

RC_0108
Variety not identified

Globe thistle Echinops Brown Perennial Flowering season Summer
Spherical seed heads of Globe thistle, Echinops cultivar

PT_0078
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion clock Black & white White b/g

PT_0079
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion clock Black & white White b/g

PT_0080
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion clock White b/g

PT_0077
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion clock Black & white White b/g

PT_0028
Quercus - variety not identified Oak - Acorn Brown subject Black b/g

PT_0005
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion clock White subject Black b/g

PT_0212
Variety not identified Green subject

PT_0211
Pinus contorta Pine - Shore pine Green subject Green b/g

PT_0213
Variety not identified Green subject

MH_0025B
Narcissus Jetfire Daffodil Yellow subject White b/g

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"The Passage of Time: A Journey through Inventions and Society" Since 1837, the world has witnessed an extraordinary evolution in inventions that have shaped our lives. From the humble beginnings to the present day, we marvel at how far we've come. Trains, once a revolutionary mode of transportation, have undergone remarkable transformations. The clunky steam engines of yesteryears now stand side by side with sleek bullet trains that whisk us away at unimaginable speeds. In 1837, people lived vastly different lives compared to today's fast-paced society. They marveled at fire engines rushing through cobblestone streets while policemen or "Peelers" patrolled diligently on foot. Lamplighters illuminated dark alleys as chimney sweeps worked tirelessly to keep homes warm. Crabbed age and youth collided in Great Britain and America during this era. While Queen Victoria's soldiers marched proudly across continents defending their empire, postal services connected loved ones separated by vast oceans. The iconic Hansom carriage was a symbol of elegance in 1837 but has since been replaced by modern vehicles offering comfort and convenience like never before. Yet nostalgia lingers for those who recall seaside retreats where families frolicked under straw hats amidst simpler times. As time marches forward, it is essential to reflect on these glimpses into history - reminders of progress made possible by human ingenuity and resilience. The passage of time serves as a constant reminder that change is inevitable; it shapes our past while propelling us towards an uncertain future.