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Seals Collection (#2)

"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Seals: From Antarctica to England, and Beyond" In Paraselena, McMurdo Sound at 10

Background imageSeals Collection: Mother and baby seal

Mother and baby seal
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. A mother and baby seal lay on the ice

Background imageSeals Collection: King of France Charles X, 1930 (etching)

King of France Charles X, 1930 (etching)
8915547 King of France Charles X, 1930 (etching) by Bertrand, Noel Francois (c.1785-1852); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Charles X, King of France)

Background imageSeals Collection: A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip to come through. a. 1908 (photo)

A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip to come through. a. 1908 (photo)
682563 A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip to come through. a. 1908 (photo); (add.info.: A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip[?] to come through)

Background imageSeals Collection: Sea lion

Sea lion
Andrea Izzotti

Background imageSeals Collection: Jubilee Hymn, 1897

Jubilee Hymn, 1897
1573960 Jubilee Hymn, 1897; (add.info.: Copy of the Jubille Hymn sheet from the celebration of Queen Victoria's (1819 - 1901) Diamond Jubilee. 1897); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSeals Collection: History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho)

History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho)
8668526 History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pacing Triplet)

Background imageSeals Collection: A glacier in Greenland

A glacier in Greenland
5614344 A glacier in Greenland; (add.info.: A glacier in Greenland. From The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883.); Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageSeals Collection: Example of assorted colour brickwork, with tile roofing and tile hanging at gable ends

Example of assorted colour brickwork, with tile roofing and tile hanging at gable ends (colour photo)
8639658 Example of assorted colour brickwork, with tile roofing and tile hanging at gable ends (colour photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSeals Collection: An Eskimo watching a seal hole

An Eskimo watching a seal hole
5312095 An Eskimo watching a seal hole; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Eskimo watching a seal hole. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSeals Collection: Articles of Union between England and Scotland from the House of Lords record office, 1707

Articles of Union between England and Scotland from the House of Lords record office, 1707
BAL87981 Articles of Union between England and Scotland from the House of Lords record office, 1707; Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, UK

Background imageSeals Collection: Eyes are the window to the soul

Eyes are the window to the soul
Kimberly

Background imageSeals Collection: Mother

Mother
jealousy

Background imageSeals Collection: Juvenile elephant seal

Juvenile elephant seal
Joan Gil Raga

Background imageSeals Collection: Hello World

Hello World
Bodo Balzer

Background imageSeals Collection: Coffee Time

Coffee Time
Richard Liu

Background imageSeals Collection: Sea-Lions, in the Falkland Islands, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Sea-Lions, in the Falkland Islands, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Sea-Lions, in the Falkland Islands, 1856. In some of the smaller islands...the seals congregate in great numbers, called rookeries; and, to avoid the danger of attacking them under cover

Background imageSeals Collection: Signatures, Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Signatures, Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Signatures, Treaty of Ghent, December 24
Signatures, Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814. Twenty fourth day of December one thousand eight hundred and fourteen. Gambier; Henry Goulburn; William Adams; John Quincy Adams; J. A. Bayard; H

Background imageSeals Collection: The American Fisheries Question; Driving Seals to the Killing Place, Behring's Straits, 1890

The American Fisheries Question; Driving Seals to the Killing Place, Behring's Straits, 1890. Creator: H.W Elliot
The American Fisheries Question; Driving Seals to the Killing Place, Behring's Straits, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageSeals Collection: Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate IX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate IX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate IX, c. 1575/1580

Background imageSeals Collection: Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate VIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate VIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate VIII, c. 1575/1580

Background imageSeals Collection: Pladda Lighthouse, with Seals (Phoca vitulina) on rocks in foreground at Seal Shore Campsite

Pladda Lighthouse, with Seals (Phoca vitulina) on rocks in foreground at Seal Shore Campsite, Kildonan, Arran, Scotland, August 2011

Background imageSeals Collection: Seal (Phoca vitulina) on rock at Seal Shore Campsite, with Pladda Lighthouse beyond

Seal (Phoca vitulina) on rock at Seal Shore Campsite, with Pladda Lighthouse beyond. Kildonan, Arran, Scotland, August 2011

Background imageSeals Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in a gully beneath kelp (Laminaria digitata), Farne Islands

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in a gully beneath kelp (Laminaria digitata), Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July

Background imageSeals Collection: Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in Lerwick harbour, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in Lerwick harbour, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, October

Background imageSeals Collection: Ringed seal (Phoca hispida) portrait of pup lying on ice, Chukchi Sea, off shore from Point Barrow

Ringed seal (Phoca hispida) portrait of pup lying on ice, Chukchi Sea, off shore from Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

Background imageSeals Collection: Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) large male of 2

Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) large male of 2.5 m length. Localy identified by Parque Natural da Madeira as " Metade"

Background imageSeals Collection: Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) hauled out on rock, Svalbard, Norway

Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) hauled out on rock, Svalbard, Norway

Background imageSeals Collection: Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup on sea ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence

Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup on sea ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March 2012

Background imageSeals Collection: Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) hauled out on ice. Pleneau Island, Antarctica, January

Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) hauled out on ice. Pleneau Island, Antarctica, January

Background imageSeals Collection: Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence

Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March 2012

Background imageSeals Collection: Sea Elephant, Waterboat Point, Paradise Bay

Sea Elephant, Waterboat Point, Paradise Bay
Photographer: Thomas Wyatt Bagshawe (1901-1976). Expedition: British Expedition to Graham Land 1920-22. Date: 1921. An Elephant seal lies on rocks at the waters edge

Background imageSeals Collection: On the high ground

On the high ground
Allen SD

Background imageSeals Collection: Sea Lion Pup with the Mother

Sea Lion Pup with the Mother
Krystina Wisniowska

Background imageSeals Collection: In kelp forest

In kelp forest
Jennifer Lu

Background imageSeals Collection: Seals in the Arctic region starting on their long swim to southern seas, between c1900 and c1930

Seals in the Arctic region starting on their long swim to southern seas, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Seals in the Arctic region starting on their long swim to southern seas, between c1900 and c1930

Background imageSeals Collection: The seal-hunter, Noatak, in kayak, facing left, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

The seal-hunter, Noatak, in kayak, facing left, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The seal-hunter, Noatak, in kayak, facing left, c1929

Background imageSeals Collection: A giant batchelor fur seal asleep, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown

A giant batchelor fur seal asleep, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
A giant batchelor fur seal asleep, between c1900 and c1930

Background imageSeals Collection: Costal Sandstorm

Costal Sandstorm
C. Ray Roth

Background imageSeals Collection: Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
3609998 Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Background imageSeals Collection: C13644

C13644
4594483

Background imageSeals Collection: Seal In the Bath

Seal In the Bath
In The Washroom

Background imageSeals Collection: A mad woman. Detail of Philippe Pinel delivers the insane at La Salpetriere, 1876 (Painting)

A mad woman. Detail of Philippe Pinel delivers the insane at La Salpetriere, 1876 (Painting)
7422862 A mad woman. Detail of Philippe Pinel delivers the insane at La Salpetriere, 1876 (Painting) by Robert-Fleury, Tony (1837-1912); (add.info.: Medicine. Psychology. A mad woman)

Background imageSeals Collection: Blind seal Jack who was saved by Harry Nickerson October 1991

Blind seal Jack who was saved by Harry Nickerson October 1991

Background imageSeals Collection: The baby seals at the Brenda Giles sanctuary in Norfolk have all been brought in by

The baby seals at the Brenda Giles sanctuary in Norfolk have all been brought in by fisherman and RSPCA Inspectors who have rescued them from the coast after they had been orphaned or become ill

Background imageSeals Collection: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) with its head out of the water. Bardsey Island, North Wales

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) with its head out of the water. Bardsey Island, North Wales, UK, August

Background imageSeals Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) portrait, underwater amongst kelp, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) portrait, underwater amongst kelp, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, August

Background imageSeals Collection: Southern Type B Killer whales (Orcinus orca) hunting Weddell seal (Leptonychotes

Southern Type B Killer whales (Orcinus orca) hunting Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) using coordinated wave washing technique, Antarctica

Background imageSeals Collection: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) covering face with flippers, Helgoland, Germany

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) covering face with flippers, Helgoland, Germany




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"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Seals: From Antarctica to England, and Beyond" In Paraselena, McMurdo Sound at 10. 30am on 20 June 1911, an extraordinary journey began. A map of Antarctica overlaid with captivating illustrations of sea gulls, penguins, elephant seals, shrimp, and buildings showcased the diverse inhabitants of this icy wonderland. On the Lincolnshire Coast in England's Donna Nook, a young grey seal found solace as it stretched its body on the beach. The serene scene painted a picture of tranquility against the backdrop of crashing waves. Meanwhile, in Piedras Blancas colony along California's coast in North America's Pacific Ocean, Northern Elephant Seals engaged in fierce battles amidst swirling surf. Their strength and determination echoed through time as they fought for dominance. London proudly displayed its arms and seals—a symbol steeped in history—representing unity and heritage that transcended generations. These emblems stood tall as reminders of a city rich with tradition. The Caspian Seal pup melted hearts with its innocent gaze; a testament to life's fragile beauty even amidst harsh surroundings. Similarly enchanting was the Harp Seal Pup—its pristine white fur contrasting against nature's canvas like poetry come alive. A Grey Seal adult male lying on Donna Nook beach yawned lazily—a moment captured forever by keen observers who marveled at these creatures' ability to find peace within themselves. Childs Beach became a sanctuary where harbor seals sought refuge from tumultuous waters—an oasis where serenity reigned supreme amid chaos elsewhere. Hawaiian Monk Seals basked under golden sunrays on distant shores—a reminder that paradise exists beyond our wildest dreams if we only dare to seek it out. Another Grey Seal pup entered this narrative—the embodiment of innocence yet untamed potential—as it embarked upon its own journey into adulthood among rocky cliffs and crashing waves. In the St.