Slab Collection (page 8)

Ducks breast (magret or filet de canard) hanging on hooks in a temperature controlled room to make dried ducks breast. Ferme de Biorne duck and fowl farm Dordogne, France

St Patricks Grave, Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland Date: 1920s

Slab Cake Selection 1937
A range of handsome and high class slab cakes are offered, including the Waverley, Oxford, Melbourne, Dundee and West End. Date: 1937

Granite boulders on granite slabs, The De ils Bowling Green, Craignaw, Galloway Hills, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, august

Houseleek (Sempervivum sp. ) growing in gravel, beside garden path with concrete slabs, Suffolk, England, october
Houseleek (Sempervivum sp.) growing in gravel, beside garden path with concrete slabs, Suffolk, England, october

Neolithic dolmen, Pentre Ifan Dolmen, Pembrokeshire, Wales, april

Soviet space food. Selection of the food taken onboard space flights by Soviet cosmonauts. The problems of preparing and eating food whilst in zero gravity led to scientists producing packaged

Fossil trilobite preserved in siltstone, from the Burgess Shale area. Trilobites are arthropods that lived in the sea during the Cambrian Era more than 300 million years ago

Tub of margarine. Margarine is a butter-substitute that does not contain dairy fat, but is usually made from vegetable oils and skimmed milk. It may also contain vitamin A and D supplements

Street repairs in Dublin, Ireland
Three men busy doing street repairs in Dublin, Ireland. The man on the left is laying a paving slab. There are some rather ornate advertisements on the hoarding behind them, one for a family chemist

Moving slate waste, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A workman moving slate waste at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Workman with tram, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A workman pushing a tram loaded with large slabs of slate, at the Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Shakespeares grave, Stratford upon Avon
A view of Shakespeares grave in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon. The stone slab covering his grave is inscribed with a curse against anyone who disturbs his bones

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Bar of Gold
Engraving of a bar of gold, a small slab weighing sixteen pounds, worth about 800 in 1845"

Gringoire Pate Advert
A gourmet tucks into a huge slab of Gringoires game pate, just one of their range of pates and conserves

Third Treasury Mycenae
The Third Treasury at Mycenae. Later Greeks described the massive polygonal masonry at Mycenae as Cyclopean, built of stones that only a Cyclops could lift. The name has stuck

USS San Diego Memorial, Tuna Harbor, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

A rock climber ascends slabs at the base of the huge cliff known as The Apron, overlooking Washington Column and North Dome, Yosemite Valley, California, United States of America, North America

Climbers on a sea cliff climb on Baggy Point near Croyde in north Devon. UK
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Poulnabrone dolmen megalithic tomb, Burren, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe The Burren (from Irish: Boireann)

Marble quarry, Greece, Europe

Limestone pavement and weathering above Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Drunken Degradation
Degradation of Drunkenness : There is no sin which doth more deface Gods image than drunkenness... a curious slab set on a wall in the village of Kirdford, Sussex, England

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"From ancient scripts to modern marvels, the slab holds stories of time. Dating back to 3000 BC, cuneiform writing etched on a clay slab reveals the earliest form of written communication. A front view of this historical artifact transports us to an era where knowledge was preserved in stone. In another commemorative slab, we witness Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Marienplatz in Munich. This enduring symbol captures the significance of his presence and serves as a reminder of faith and unity. Nature's slabs also captivate our imagination. Schoolboys find solace sitting on The Table Rock amidst Glyder Fach in Snowdonia, connecting with nature's grandeur while contemplating life's mysteries. A polished labradorite slab showcases Earth's hidden treasures. Its mesmerizing colors and patterns unveil the beauty that lies beneath its surface, reminding us that true magnificence often requires deeper exploration. Shifting our focus from natural wonders to urban landscapes, Nottingham Market Square takes center stage in various snapshots throughout history. In 1927, bustling crowds filled this vibrant square as people went about their daily lives. Two years later, tram tracks were laid down - a testament to progress and innovation shaping cityscapes. Market Place and Long Row stand as witnesses to Nottingham's rich heritage - timeless landmarks where generations have gathered for commerce and community bonding over centuries past. Delving further into history’s embrace is Market Square during the early 1900s; it exudes an aura reminiscent of bygone eras when horse-drawn carriages traversed its cobblestone streets. Artistic expressions also find their place on slabs like "Passage of Theores. " This intricate detail depicting Three Graces offers glimpses into mythological tales that continue captivating minds even today. Traveling across continents brings us face-to-face with salt blocks extracted from Ethiopian salt flats in Dallol within Danakil Depression’s Afar Region.