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Scheme Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Intricate Schemes of Life: From Retinas to Land Reclamation" Delving into the depths of knowledge

Background imageScheme Collection: General Electric Company Limited, Dining Room (colour photo)

General Electric Company Limited, Dining Room (colour photo)
3648981 General Electric Company Limited, Dining Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Electric Company Limited, Dining Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: By Ferry or Tunnel to France - Factors for and against

By Ferry or Tunnel to France - Factors for and against
By Ferry or Tunnel to France: Factors in the Transport Problem. The merits of a atunnel system as opposed to a channel train ferry system

Background imageScheme Collection: Colour chart (colour photo)

Colour chart (colour photo)
3642452 Colour chart (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colour chart)

Background imageScheme Collection: Map, Tom Manns Dock Scheme, London

Map, Tom Manns Dock Scheme, London. 1892

Background imageScheme Collection: The competition of the underwriters for the National Loan at the Italian Credit in Milan

The competition of the underwriters for the National Loan at the Italian Credit in Milan (colour litho)
2808561 The competition of the underwriters for the National Loan at the Italian Credit in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageScheme Collection: Young Offenders Prison, Bedford

Young Offenders Prison, Bedford
Bedford Prison, where an experimental scheme began in 1899 to house young offenders aged from 16 to 21. The scheme led to the creation of the Borstal system in 1908. Date: circa 1900

Background imageScheme Collection: Overhead map of London

Overhead map of London - a scheme watched by the War Office. 1911

Background imageScheme Collection: Two butter tokens in a Butter Token Book

Two butter tokens in a Butter Token Book, part of a social security benefit scheme, for half a pound of butter at a reduced price. (2 of 2) Date: 1975

Background imageScheme Collection: Booklet cover, Butter Token Book

Booklet cover, Butter Token Book, part of a social security benefit scheme, for half a pound of butter at a reduced price. (1 of 2) Date: 1975

Background imageScheme Collection: Lady Meaths Scheme for the Employment of Disabled Soldiers (litho)

Lady Meaths Scheme for the Employment of Disabled Soldiers (litho)
1629595 Lady Meaths Scheme for the Employment of Disabled Soldiers (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScheme Collection: Mr Gladstone explaining to the House of Commons his Scheme for the Government of Ireland

Mr Gladstone explaining to the House of Commons his Scheme for the Government of Ireland, Thursday, 8 April (engraving)
1623275 Mr Gladstone explaining to the House of Commons his Scheme for the Government of Ireland, Thursday, 8 April (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageScheme Collection: Mary Adshead working on mural for the Queen Mary liner

Mary Adshead working on mural for the Queen Mary liner
Mary Adshead, noted muralist, pictured working on a design for the interior of the Queen Mary, watched by her husband Stephen Bone, son of Muirhead Bone

Background imageScheme Collection: Agnes Pinder Davis with designs for the Queen Mary

Agnes Pinder Davis with designs for the Queen Mary
Agnes Pinder, an artist well known for her pictures combining metal and oils engaged on the decoration of the starboard lounge of the liner, Queen Mary. Date: 1935

Background imageScheme Collection: Anna Zinkeisen preparing designs for the Queen Mary

Anna Zinkeisen preparing designs for the Queen Mary
Anna Zinkeisen pictured at work in her studio on designs for a decorative scheme in the ballroom of the Queen Mary ocean liner. Date: 1935

Background imageScheme Collection: Proposed Roadway from Charing Cross to the Thames Embankment (engraving)

Proposed Roadway from Charing Cross to the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1052799 Proposed Roadway from Charing Cross to the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScheme Collection: Bird s-eye view of Mesopotamia showing William Willcock

Bird s-eye view of Mesopotamia showing William Willcock
3614193 Bird s-eye view of Mesopotamia showing William Willcocks proposed scheme of irrigation, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Background imageScheme Collection: Oliver Hill, FRIBA, Music Room (colour photo)

Oliver Hill, FRIBA, Music Room (colour photo)
3648989 Oliver Hill, FRIBA, Music Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Hill, FRIBA, Music Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Herman Schrijver, Bed-Sitting-Room (colour photo)

Herman Schrijver, Bed-Sitting-Room (colour photo)
3648984 Herman Schrijver, Bed-Sitting-Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herman Schrijver, Bed-Sitting-Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Eric Ravilious, Decoration for a Flat (colour photo)

Eric Ravilious, Decoration for a Flat (colour photo)
3648982 Eric Ravilious, Decoration for a Flat (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eric Ravilious, Decoration for a Flat)

Background imageScheme Collection: John Hill, Drawing Room (colour photo)

John Hill, Drawing Room (colour photo)
3648980 John Hill, Drawing Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hill, Drawing Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Betty Joel, Living Room (colour photo)

Betty Joel, Living Room (colour photo)
3648978 Betty Joel, Living Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betty Joel, Living Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Allan Walton, Double Living Room (colour photo)

Allan Walton, Double Living Room (colour photo)
3648971 Allan Walton, Double Living Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allan Walton, Double Living Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Ronald Fleming, Room for Lady Leucha Warner (colour photo)

Ronald Fleming, Room for Lady Leucha Warner (colour photo)
3648970 Ronald Fleming, Room for Lady Leucha Warner (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ronald Fleming, Room for Lady Leucha Warner)

Background imageScheme Collection: Armed Highlanders sit around the fire and make plans for Bonnie Prince Charlie

Armed Highlanders sit around the fire and make plans for Bonnie Prince Charlie
STC308501 Armed Highlanders sit around the fire and make plans for Bonnie Prince Charlie (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageScheme Collection: A Simple Coffee-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b / w photo)

A Simple Coffee-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b / w photo)
5990136 A Simple Coffee-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScheme Collection: The United States purchase of the Panama Canal (litho)

The United States purchase of the Panama Canal (litho)
6005042 The United States purchase of the Panama Canal (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United States purchase of the Panama Canal)

Background imageScheme Collection: Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room (photo)

Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room (photo)
5993322 Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Blind Mans Buff (engraving)

Blind Mans Buff (engraving)
2777136 Blind Mans Buff (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Buff. Cartoon, 23 March 1867)

Background imageScheme Collection: Door Panel Decoration (chromolitho)

Door Panel Decoration (chromolitho)
730470 Door Panel Decoration (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Door Panel Decoration, published by Raphael Tuck)

Background imageScheme Collection: Deputation of the London Trades Council to the Prince of Wales at Sandringham (engraving)

Deputation of the London Trades Council to the Prince of Wales at Sandringham (engraving)
1055174 Deputation of the London Trades Council to the Prince of Wales at Sandringham (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScheme Collection: Queen Street, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)

Queen Street, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)
3092415 Queen Street, Oudtshoorn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Street, Oudtshoorn)

Background imageScheme Collection: Scheme for the Ventilation of Sewers (engraving)

Scheme for the Ventilation of Sewers (engraving)
5204480 Scheme for the Ventilation of Sewers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scheme for the Ventilation of Sewers)

Background imageScheme Collection: A Simple Dining-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b / w photo)

A Simple Dining-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b / w photo)
5990162 A Simple Dining-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScheme Collection: M Edmond Magnier (engraving)

M Edmond Magnier (engraving)
1056668 M Edmond Magnier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Edmond Magnier. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageScheme Collection: John Duncan Miller, Living Room (colour photo)

John Duncan Miller, Living Room (colour photo)
3649030 John Duncan Miller, Living Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Duncan Miller, Living Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Serge Chermayeff, Studio (colour photo)

Serge Chermayeff, Studio (colour photo)
3648996 Serge Chermayeff, Studio (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serge Chermayeff, Studio)

Background imageScheme Collection: John Hill, Morning Room (colour photo)

John Hill, Morning Room (colour photo)
3648992 John Hill, Morning Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hill, Morning Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Jack Killick, Morning Room (colour photo)

Jack Killick, Morning Room (colour photo)
3648986 Jack Killick, Morning Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Killick, Morning Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: C Maresco Pearce, Dining Room (colour photo)

C Maresco Pearce, Dining Room (colour photo)
3648974 C Maresco Pearce, Dining Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: C Maresco Pearce, Dining Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Pudding before Meat (engraving)

Pudding before Meat (engraving)
2777142 Pudding before Meat (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pudding before Meat. Cartoon, 31 March 1866)

Background imageScheme Collection: Cleopatras Needle: Exterior of the cylinder containing the Needle (engraving)

Cleopatras Needle: Exterior of the cylinder containing the Needle (engraving)
607833 Cleopatras Needle: Exterior of the cylinder containing the Needle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle)

Background imageScheme Collection: Door Panel Decoration (chromolitho)

Door Panel Decoration (chromolitho)
730466 Door Panel Decoration (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Door Panel Decoration, published by Raphael Tuck)

Background imageScheme Collection: Design intended to show two distinct colour schemes (w / c and pencil on paper)

Design intended to show two distinct colour schemes (w / c and pencil on paper)
WMA143187 Design intended to show two distinct colour schemes (w/c and pencil on paper) by Voysey, Charles Francis Annesley (1857-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageScheme Collection: Practical points to watch when dressing a window (b / w photo)

Practical points to watch when dressing a window (b / w photo)
6007708 Practical points to watch when dressing a window (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practical points to watch when dressing a window)

Background imageScheme Collection: John Duncan Miller, Living Room (colour photo)

John Duncan Miller, Living Room (colour photo)
3648993 John Duncan Miller, Living Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Duncan Miller, Living Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Syrie Maugham, All-white Living Room (colour photo)

Syrie Maugham, All-white Living Room (colour photo)
3648979 Syrie Maugham, All-white Living Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syrie Maugham, All-white Living Room)

Background imageScheme Collection: Allan Walton, Entrance Hall (colour photo)

Allan Walton, Entrance Hall (colour photo)
3648977 Allan Walton, Entrance Hall (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allan Walton, Entrance Hall)

Background imageScheme Collection: Rodney Thomas, Workroom (colour photo)

Rodney Thomas, Workroom (colour photo)
3648976 Rodney Thomas, Workroom (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodney Thomas, Workroom)




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"Exploring the Intricate Schemes of Life: From Retinas to Land Reclamation" Delving into the depths of knowledge, a histological diagram of a mammalian retina unveils the intricate scheme that allows us to perceive the world. At Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham, medical professionals decipher this complex network with precision and care. During wartime, even pigs had their own food poster scheme. A glimpse into history reveals how these animals were nourished amidst chaos and scarcity. Meanwhile, within Wates house's interior imagined by Anne Morrow, an artistic scheme unfolds, creating a harmonious blend of aesthetics and functionality. Revving up excitement on wheels is the Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution and Suzuki GSX-R750 Corona from 2006. These vibrant vehicles showcase engineering schemes that push boundaries while captivating hearts with their yellow-purple allure. Nature too has its own schemes - like the limestone embankment standing as a relic from an over-ambitious land reclamation project in 1873. It serves as a reminder of human endeavors intertwined with nature's resilience. In historical tales lies Cromwell and the Vaudois; his role as Protector echoes through time as he safeguards Protestants during turbulent times. The sketch map of proposed improvements in Birmingham illustrates ambitious urban planning schemes aimed at enhancing city life for generations to come. From learning to drive fire engines to Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon concept, schemes shape our society in diverse ways. GLC-LFB junior firemen embrace responsibility while acquiring skills crucial for public safety. Bentham's architectural vision embodies surveillance systems influencing modern-day approaches towards security and control. Lastly, an engraving immortalizes an unbelievable folly from the 18th century - a monument consecrated to posterity itself. This symbolizes humanity's capacity for both grandeur and folly throughout history; reminding us that every scheme carries profound lessons waiting to be unraveled.