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Patchy Collection

"Patchy: A Tapestry of Stories Unveiled" In the midst of World War II, amidst the chaos and uncertainty

Background imagePatchy Collection: Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), sitting on stone and observing the surroundings, Siegerland

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), sitting on stone and observing the surroundings, Siegerland
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Background imagePatchy Collection: WW2, Women's Land Army

WW2, Women's Land Army
This illustration portrays a young woman standing by a white work horse in the middle of a patchy field, she is serving the Women's Land Army

Background imagePatchy Collection: The Brethren

The Brethren
An illustration which shows two older gentlemen taking a stroll, they are wearing an assortment of baggy, patchy clothes, smoking pipes. Date: circa 1917

Background imagePatchy Collection: Gilmore Valley

Gilmore Valley
This landscape watercolour painting shows Gilmore Valley, with patchy, sweeping fields, enclosed at each side by rows of mountains, in Australia. Date: circa 1925

Background imagePatchy Collection: English Landscape

English Landscape
A landscape oil painting of patchy rolling hills of fields and copses in an English countryside. Date: circa 1921

Background imagePatchy Collection: Clearing Mists

Clearing Mists
A landscape painting showing a number of patchy fields over a broad countryside. Date: circa 1918

Background imagePatchy Collection: Colourful Countryside

Colourful Countryside
An oil painting of a very colourful landscape of forests and patchy fields under a cloudy blue sky. Date: circa 1930

Background imagePatchy Collection: Young South African Boy suffering from Vitiligo

Young South African Boy suffering from Vitiligo
Young South African Boy from Pretoria suffering from Vitiligo - titled here at the Leopard Skin Kaffir Child - A Freak of Nature. Date: circa 1905

Background imagePatchy Collection: Psoriasis

Psoriasis lesions on the skin of a mans wrist. Psoriasis is a common skin disease involving a large increase in the speed of epidermal (outer skin layer) cell production

Background imagePatchy Collection: Portrait of pronghorn antelope buck in warm light, YNP, USA

Portrait of pronghorn antelope buck in warm light, YNP, USA
View taken from behind of a close-up portrait of a pronghorn antelope buck (Antilocapra americana) in warm light; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Background imagePatchy Collection: Pronghorn antelope in a snowy field of sagebrush, USA

Pronghorn antelope in a snowy field of sagebrush, USA
Pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) standing in a snowy field of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentat) in the winter; United States of America

Background imagePatchy Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Inside Information

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Inside Information
" This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm." - Winston Churchill, The Prime Minister. Inside Information - a little girl out shopping for fish is slightly disappointed to

Background imagePatchy Collection: Potato (Solanum tuberosum) patchy crop after poor early growing season, flowering in field

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) patchy crop after poor early growing season, flowering in field, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, August

Background imagePatchy Collection: Oriental Shorthair Cat (Felis catus) with a patchy, brown, black and white coat and a long

Oriental Shorthair Cat (Felis catus) with a patchy, brown, black and white coat and a long, slim tail, looking at camera, side view

Background imagePatchy Collection: Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7777

Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7777
Chondrite meteorite. Meteorite GRO95505 that was found in the Grosvenor Mountains, Antarctica. The exterior of this ordinary chondrite is covered with black fractured fusion crust on most of its

Background imagePatchy Collection: Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7776

Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7776
Chondrite meteorite. Meteorite that has been split open to reveal its internal structure. This is meteorite GRO95544 that was found in the Grosvenor Mountains, Antarctica



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"Patchy: A Tapestry of Stories Unveiled" In the midst of World War II, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, a group of resilient women joined forces as part of the Women's Land Army. Their unwavering determination to contribute to their country's war effort created a patchwork of strength and unity. Meanwhile, in the serene Gilmore Valley nestled within the enchanting English landscape, The Brethren sought solace and spiritual guidance. Their harmonious existence was like clearing mists revealing a colorful countryside painted with hope. Across continents, a young South African boy battled against vitiligo - his skin adorned with patches that mirrored society's ignorance. Yet his spirit remained unbroken, shining through like a sea view framed by billowing clouds. Amidst these tales unfolds another chapter - one marked by psoriasis. Its unpredictable nature left individuals feeling like pronghorn antelope bucks caught in warm light at Yellowstone National Park in the USA; beautiful yet vulnerable. But just as seasons change, so do circumstances. In snowy fields of sagebrush across America's vast landscapes, pronghorn antelopes gracefully navigate their surroundings despite adversity. They embody resilience and adaptability – qualities shared by those facing life's challenges head-on. Through these diverse narratives emerges "Patchy, " an intricate tapestry woven from threads representing human experiences both visible and hidden. It reminds us that our differences are what make us unique – each patch contributing to an ever-evolving masterpiece called life itself.