Slipping Collection

Straidkilly, Carnlough, The Slipping Village - a view of Straidkilly with a man driving on the road with a horse and cart. There is a thatched cottage on the right

Sponge diver loses his footing
Diving for sponges off the Tunisian coast, diver loses a leg to a shark

Mr Winkle on the Ice, 1915. Artist: Frank Reynolds
Mr Winkle on the Ice, 1915. A scene from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, used in an advert for Black and White and Red Seal Scotch Whisky

Prince Philip caricature
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (b. 1920) drawn in caricature, slipping on a banana skin - a comment perhaps on his tendency to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Date: 1986

Market Reports - Commodity Market
Market Reports - A Fall in Copper created some excitement! 1903

Mr Winkle on the ice (colour litho)
2775613 Mr Winkle on the ice (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Winkle on the ice, from The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens)

Outdoor ice skating in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000855 Outdoor ice skating in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Sa bonne humeur:"T'en fais pas, dans quelques jours, y aura du caillebotis!", 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Skaters on the Serpentine, 1784 (w/c, ink & pencil on paper)
NGW405363 Skaters on the Serpentine, 1784 (w/c, ink & pencil on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 41.7x72.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Bygones snow scene - Torquay, Jan 1962

Ice fragment on crack in Lake Baikal ice, Siberia, Russia, March

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) making its way through sand to the Rufiji River, Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) slipping on ice on frozen lake, Wiltshire, UK, January

1802_0103
Teal - drake slipping on ice covered lake; Island of Texel; The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Comic postcard, Large woman sliding into the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Girl slips through chair Date: early 20th century

Passengers slipping and falling into the river mud when debarking from a rowboat. Miseries Miscellaneous. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Regency gentleman loses his hat and wig on a mare. How to Make the Mare to Go. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury from Geoffrey Gambados An

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in London, engraved by G
STC134501 A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in London, engraved by G. Hunt, 1827 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

A Fall on the Ascent, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including
STC184859 A Fall on the Ascent, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five Views from the Summit, by J.D.H

The Same to You, Sir, and Many of Em, engraved by G. Hunt, pub. Thos
872458 The Same to You, Sir, and Many of Em, engraved by G. Hunt, pub. Thos. McLean, London, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

A caster, or, many a slip twixt the hand and the lip, c. 1831 (litho)
AQS332009 A caster, or, many a slip twixt the hand and the lip, c.1831 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 20.5x34 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The schoolmaster in Jeopardy
LLM338498 The schoolmaster in Jeopardy by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The schoolmaster in jeopardy. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

The battle of London streets - Ludgate Hill on a slippery day (engraving)
560270 The battle of London streets - Ludgate Hill on a slippery day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lady sliding down bannister, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731452 Lady sliding down bannister, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady sliding down bannister)

Scots Troops (litho)
PNP468366 Scots Troops (litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

A burglar falling from a roof (colour litho)
2819034 A burglar falling from a roof (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A burglar falling from a roof. Cambrioleur tombe d un toit)

Of the twenty-one Alpine members of the Fenestrelle Battalion overwhelmed by avalanches in the Alta Dora Valley
2778025 Of the twenty-one Alpine members of the Fenestrelle Battalion overwhelmed by avalanches in the Alta Dora Valley

An angry bull, escaped the men who led him to the slaughterhouse, after a crazy race for... (colour litho)
2783591 An angry bull, escaped the men who led him to the slaughterhouse, after a crazy race for... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An angry bull)

Les Vacances De La Saint-Nicolas (engraving)
2783138 Les Vacances De La Saint-Nicolas (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Vacances De La Saint-Nicolas)

Coursing-Matches (engraving)
1623850 Coursing-Matches (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing-Matches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 February 1882)

Holly in skating scene on a Christmas postcard
Humanised holly in comic skating scene on a Christmas postcard. circa 1890s

Ice skating (coloured engraving)
976378 Ice skating (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice skating.); © Look and Learn

Townsfolk Skating on a Castle Moat (oil on panel)
3431779 Townsfolk Skating on a Castle Moat (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

A doubtful turn, boy rollerskating (chromolitho)
668342 A doubtful turn, boy rollerskating (chromolitho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A doubtful turn, boy rollerskating.); © Look and Learn; Swiss

Boy pushing Snowman on ice, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730718 Boy pushing Snowman on ice, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy pushing Snowman on ice)

Very Slippy Weather, engraved by J. Sidebotham (colour litho)
LMG139558 Very Slippy Weather, engraved by J. Sidebotham (colour litho) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

Postal Delivery, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730959 Postal Delivery, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postal Delivery)

An avalanche of iron (colour litho)
2783862 An avalanche of iron (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An iron avalanche)

The Acts of Valor, a soldier of the 90th infantry who with powerful efforts detains a stagecoach... (colour litho)
2808512 The Acts of Valor, a soldier of the 90th infantry who with powerful efforts detains a stagecoach... (colour litho) by Beltrame

View of Dordrecht (oil on canvas)
XIR414088 View of Dordrecht (oil on canvas) by Vermeulen, Andries (1763-1814); 101x134 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info.: Vue de Dordrecht; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Sliding on Linlithgow Loch, 1858 (oil on canvas)
470283 Sliding on Linlithgow Loch, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Lees, Charles (1800-80); 76.2x113 cm; Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Man, boy and monkey slipping on ice, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731241 Man, boy and monkey slipping on ice, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man, boy and monkey slipping on ice)

The same to you, sir, and many of em (coloured engraving)
560229 The same to you, sir, and many of em (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The same to you, sir, and many of em)

Those Naughty Young Bunnies!, c. 1930s (colour litho)
IL439447 Those Naughty Young Bunnies!, c.1930s (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Blackies Annual; ); American, out of copyright

Rabbit slipping on a snowy slope (colour litho)
6014378 Rabbit slipping on a snowy slope (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbit slipping on a snowy slope)

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"Slipping into the picturesque village of Straidkilly, Carnlough" Discover the enchanting charm of The Slipping Village nestled in the heart of Straidkilly, Carnlough. From its quaint cottages to its breathtaking landscapes, this hidden gem will leave you captivated at every turn. In a comical twist, even Prince Philip couldn't resist slipping into caricature form as he brought laughter and joy to all who encountered his playful portrayal. Just like a sponge diver losing his footing beneath the waves, sometimes life's unexpected moments can lead us on thrilling adventures we never anticipated. Transport yourself back in time with Mr Winkle on the Ice, 1915. Artist Frank Reynolds captures the essence of winter wonderland as skaters gracefully glide or occasionally find themselves slipping across frozen ponds. Market Reports - Commodity Market: Keep your finger on the pulse of economic trends and watch prices rise and fall like ice fragments on cracks in Lake Baikal's icy surface. Stay informed to avoid any slippery situations. Watch out for those daring Window Cleaning Girls fearlessly scaling heights while ensuring crystal-clear views from above. Their agility is truly awe-inspiring. Nature has its own way of testing balance too; witness a Nile crocodile making its way through sand towards Rufiji River – an elegant display that reminds us how creatures adapt even when faced with challenging terrains. Even our feathered friends aren't immune to slips. Mallards slipping on ice-covered lakes in Wiltshire showcase their resilience amidst wintry conditions – a reminder that sometimes it's okay to slide but always get back up again. Step into history with Late Victorian 1890s Card Cards Greetings Man – capturing an era where gentlemen would tip their hats and ladies would blush at charming encounters along cobblestone streets. A nostalgic glimpse into days gone by.