Shelves Collection (#20)

Museum souvenirs, Rostov Velikij, Russia
A display of souvenirs, including traditional wooden Russian dolls, on sale in the museum shop at Rostov Velikij (Rostov the Great), Russia

Young woman in 1960s interior
A young woman sits reading a magazine in a typically 1960s interior. The garden outside is covered in snow

Cooking street food - Tunis, Tunisia
Cooking and selling street food in Tunis, Tunisia

Egyptian Shop - Cairo
Native shop - Cairo, Egypt. The owner and his family stand proudly in the foreground. Small interestingly-shaped packets of some foodstuff or another hang in rows above the open pavement-front counter

Turkish Sweet Shop
Turkish Sweet shop in Constantinople, Turkey with a variety of interestingly shaped jars with a variety of interestingly flavoured sweet contents!

Observer asleep on a bed in Base Room
Photograph of an observer asleep on a bed in " Base Room", during investigations at Borley Rectory, 21 November 1937. HPG/1/3/7 ()"

Wax run down at Llandarcy
The wax run-down at the BP crude oil processing plant at Llandarcy, Swansea, Wales

Skinning a Rabbit for Dinner
A housewife, determined to take on the domestic duties that their servant currently carries out, gets to grips with skinning a rabbit for dinner

The Hatters Shop. A smartly-attired young gentleman tries on a top hat in front of a full-length mirror in a Hatters shop

The Book Shop
Two girls (one hardly older than a toddler!) look through a variety of volumes in a Bookshop

The Mudies of Melbourne
Mr Samuel Mullens circulating library, Collins Street, East; based on the plan of that in New Oxford Street in London, the source of so much inexpensive intellectual pleasure founded by Mr C. E

Grocers shop by Percy Macquoid
Engraving to accompany a story in the Graphic ( Madame Leroux ), showing a typical interior of a grocers shop during the late 19th century

Dead Christmas Turkey
A dead turkey hanging upside down in the kitchen pantry, plucked and ready for Christmas. Other items on the shelves include Christmas pudding and sausages, etc

Man & Boys Fashions 1844
Boys: plaid tunic, gigot sleeves, belt, tasselled cap, strapped pantaloons, forage cap, short jackets, vandyked collar, neckerchief, page boy hair-style. Man: D-B coat

Stacking Shelves
Two female employees stack the shelves of an almost empty supermarket

Dressing Table 1826
Cabinet Dressing Case an ornate dressing table housing a wash basin, mirrors, and a number of convenient shelves and niches for storing toilet articles

Industry / Ice / Refrigerate
A Refrigerator or portable Ice-house with sliding and perforated shelves for preserving wines, fruits and provisions

Unloading Paper
Workers unloading paper from warehouse shelves under supervision

Suburban Living Room
Typical suburban lounge with ornaments on shelves, family photographs on the window ledge and television in the corner

Preparing models at Madame Tussaud s
Waxwork artists preparing models at Madame Tussaud s

Dame Marjories Chimney Corner, contents page
Contents page, based around an open china cabinet with blue and white tiles on either side

Remedies in a chemists shop, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Orange Peppers in a Tesco supermarket in Carlisle UK
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Food on a cash out conveyor belt in a Tesco supermarket in Carlisle UK
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Organic bread in a Tesco supermarket in Carlisle UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Organic food for sale on supermarket shelves UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Shop window in the Old Spice Souk, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Bottles of spirits, Camps Bay, South Africa, Africa

Bottles for tasting, Symingtons port lodge, Oporto (Porto), Portugal, Europe

Pottery for sale, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Tea production, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shop owner surrounded by shelves of hundreds of perfume flasks, Irbid, Jordan, Middle East

Religious books in Arabic on shelves, Ahmedis community, village of Kababir, Haifa, Israel, Middle East

Wonderful Rajasthani fabric shops, Udaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Interior window ledge detail, of new build home incorporating old stone salvage materials, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Kitchen area with traditional brass cooking utensils and samovar in restored traditional Pol house, Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India, Asia

Zen ambiance instilled into an old farm house conversion now a residence, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Cheeses, Gouda, Netherlands, Europe

Shelves of old essence bottles, Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, France, Europe

Outdoor bookshop, Hay on Wye, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Spice shop in Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Dried scallops in jars, dried seafood shop, Des Voeux Road West, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Lady Eleanor Butler / Fram
LADY ELEANOR BUTLER and Miss Ponsonby (1757-1831), known collectively as the Ladies of Llangollen

Velvet Dress 1933
A brown velvet dress with full short sleeves, a ruffled hem, diagonal wrap-over front with belt and white pin-tuck collar and sleeve detail. Designed by Jenny

Staff of Co-Op Grocers
The staff of the Co-Op grocery store lined up behind the counter

Coat / Fur Collar 1924
Design by Madeleine Vionnet: 3/4 length wrap over coat with broad grey fur roll collar & deep cuffs, a brimless hat with fur band & textured red crown & a large posy of red flowers

Sale at Peter Robinson s
A Sale Day at Peter Robinson s

Bookseller / Dr Syntax
A scene inside a rather chaotic bookshop - a gentleman on a stepladder knocks lots of the books off the shelves

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"Exploring the Earth's Depths and Literary Heights: A Journey through Shelves" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the fascinating world of shelves. Just like an Earth's topographic and bathymetric map, shelves hold hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Step into the enchanting Gallery of the Old Library, where ancient books whisper tales of forgotten times. Transport yourself back to a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury, c1935, alongside a book lover engrossed in literary wonders. The creator Fincham captures this magical moment perfectly. A playful dachshund perched on a bookshelf adds charm and warmth to any space. It reminds us that even amidst knowledge and wisdom, there is always room for joy and companionship. Witness history unfold as Winston Churchill immerses himself in his library at Chartwell Westerham Kent. His shelves brim with knowledge that shaped nations, reminding us of the power held within these humble structures. The Pharmacy artwork from 1912 takes us back to an era when remedies were stored neatly on shelves - each bottle holding secrets to heal both body and soul. In Halfway House, Rame Cornwall, meet a teenage barmaid who finds solace among rows of bottles lining her workplace's shelves. Her story reflects resilience amidst life's challenges. Travel across vast landscapes with Australia's topographic map displayed proudly on its shelf – showcasing nature’s beauty from coastlines to mountainscapes. Kellys Cellar in Belfast invites you into its cozy ambiance filled with laughter and camaraderie. Its well-stocked shelves bear witness to countless stories shared over pints throughout Northern Ireland’s rich history. Return once more to the Gallery of the Old Library where rows of Halloween masks await their moment under dimmed lights – reminding us that even behind masks lies untold mysteries awaiting discovery.