Variety Collection (#83)

Colourful headscarves on display, Bedesten (Ottoman shopping mall), Urfa (Sanliurfa), Turkey

Bangkok, Thailand - Selection of delicious looking fried foods for sale at a street vendors stall

West Africa, Benin. Various metal tools for sale at open-air market

Fish at market, Weligama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Colourful slippers, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Colourful spices, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Soft leather Moroccan slippers in the Souk, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Malus domestica. Aquatint by George Brookshaw, 1816-17
APPLES. Malus domestica. Aquatint by George Brookshaw, 1816-17

NFS (London Region) amateur variety show, WW2
Firemen and firewomen put on variety shows for their friends and colleagues at their sub-station (55V) in Forest Hill Central School, Brockley. London SE4

Wandering Jew (Tradescantia pallida) Purple Heart, growing with Perilla (Perilla frutescens) and Castor-oil Plant (Ricinus communis) in purple themed garden border, U.S.A

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) Bicolor Rose, flowering, in garden, U. S. A
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) Bicolor Rose, flowering, in garden, U.S.A

French Marigold (Tagetes patula x erecta) Lemon Drop, flowering, companion planting to discourage aphids in greenhouse, with hanging sticky insect traps, England

Sargents Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) Susquehanna, close-up of berries and leaves, in garden, U. S. A. autumn
Sargents Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) Susquehanna, close-up of berries and leaves, in garden, U.S.A. autumn

Fortunes Spindle (Euonymus fortunei) Emerald Gaiety, trained up fence in garden, U. S. A
Fortunes Spindle (Euonymus fortunei) Emerald Gaiety, trained up fence in garden, U.S.A

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opalus) Xanthocarpum, close-up of yellow berries and leaves, in garden, U. S. A. autumn
Guelder Rose (Viburnum opalus) Xanthocarpum, close-up of yellow berries and leaves, in garden, U.S.A. autumn

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) Green Zebra, close-up of fruit, with Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum lycopersici)
Tomato (Solanum sp.) Green Zebra, close-up of fruit, with Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum lycopersici) causes vascular wilt of leaves, U.S.A

Busy Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) Victorian Rose, close-up of flowers, in garden, U. S. A
Busy Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) Victorian Rose, close-up of flowers, in garden, U.S.A

Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Dissectum Nigrum ( Ever Red ), habit, growing in garden border, U. S. A
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Dissectum Nigrum ( Ever Red ), habit, growing in garden border, U.S.A

Golden Flame Honeysuckle (Lonicera x heckrottii) close-up of flowers, in garden, U. S. A
Golden Flame Honeysuckle (Lonicera x heckrottii) close-up of flowers, in garden, U.S.A

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Markies variety crop, newly harvested tubers in boxes for delivery to store room, England, september

The thick-skin variety

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, singing, dancing. Poster for Federal Theatre Project vaudeville show featuring Tumble In, Redeck & Dexter, Leddy Brothers

Boulogne Restaurant Dinner Menu - Gerrard Street, London
Boulogne Restaurant Dinner Menu for the 22nd August 1936 - 27 Gerrard Street, London. See 10586805 for a promotional postcard (interior photograph of the restaurant)

Pigeons and doves on rooftops
A variety of pigeons and doves on rooftops. Date: circa early 20th century

Family Seaside Show
An open air variety show at Happy Valley, Llandudno, Wales. Date: circa 1970

Stinking Mayweed
The delightfully named Stinking Mayweed, (Anthemis Cotula), a variety of camomile field daisy. Date: 1930s

BEETROOT
Avons Early variety of beetroot. Date: 1969

Farningham Little Boys Home, Shoemakers Shop
Boys in leather aprons and equipped with variety of tools, learn how to make shoes at the Home for Little Boys at Farningham in Kent

Bridal fashions 1928
For a spring wedding, the bride in a 3/4 length shirmp-pink enriched lace satin dress with panels to the sides, wearing a matching long net train

Infants Class / 1973
A classroom scene with the children concentrating on a variety of tasks. Date: September 1973

European Butterflies
A variety of butterflies on foliage including the chequered skipper (no 11) Date: 1889

Industry / Cork Cutter
Two french cork cutters cutting bark which is stripped from the cork tree, into a variety of small round cylindrical pieces for stopping bottles. Date: circa 1760

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Gerrit de Jongh, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Gerrit de Jongh, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Dwarf Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) Garden Beauty, close-up of flowers, in garden, Suffolk, England, april

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Elsie Eloff, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Elsie Eloff, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) Whitebell white flowered form, flowering, growing in woodland, Garston Wood RSPB Nature Reserve, Dorset, England, may

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Fringed Solstice, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Fringed Solstice, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Princess Victoria, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Princess Victoria, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Davenport, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Davenport, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Lightening Sun, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Lightening Sun, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Viridiflora Groenland, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Viridiflora Groenland, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Cultivated Pericallis (Pericallis sp. ) Senetti, close-up of magenta-white flower, in garden, Suffolk, England, april
Cultivated Pericallis (Pericallis sp.) Senetti, close-up of magenta-white flower, in garden, Suffolk, England, april

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Shirley, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Shirley, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Pinochio and Greek Windflower (Anenome blanda) Blue Shades flowering, Keukenhof Gardens
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Pinochio and Greek Windflower (Anenome blanda) Blue Shades flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Kings Cloak, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Kings Cloak, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) The Cure, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) The Cure, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Diamond, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Diamond, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Old dune ridge with ragwort, marram grass and sea buckthorn, Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Lincolnshire, England

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"Embracing the Tapestry of Variety: From Mushrooms to Didgeridoos" Step into a world where variety reigns supreme, where every corner holds a surprise waiting to be discovered. Explore the depths of diversity as we delve into an eclectic mix of wonders that span across time and continents. Transport yourself back to 1893, when the Carbolic Smoke Ball took center stage, captivating audiences with its innovative approach. Fast forward to George Formby's era, where his infectious tunes brought joy and laughter to all who listened. Venture into Little India, where vibrant pictures of Hindu Gods adorn market stalls, showcasing the rich tapestry of beliefs and traditions. In contrast, English football players unite in a team picture, representing unity amidst their diverse backgrounds. Marvel at the grandeur of London Palladium's programme; it encapsulates performances from all walks of life – a true testament to artistic variety. Journey through time with Sobranie cigarettes' advertisement from 1963; it captures an era when smoking was seen as glamorous and sophisticated. Delve deeper into nature's intricacies with entomology specimens that showcase the astonishing array of insect life. Pressed seaweed specimens C016 / 6127 offer glimpses into underwater worlds teeming with color and beauty. Take flight at Bristol Balloon Festival in Avon, England – witness hot air balloons painting the sky in vivid hues against picturesque landscapes. Finally, travel Down Under and immerse yourself in Australia's cultural heritage through traditional hand-painted didgeridoos bursting with vibrant colors. But perhaps nothing epitomizes variety more than a collection capturing "A Large Variety of Mushrooms" from 1913 – each unique shape and shade tells its own story within nature's vast kingdom. In this mosaic-like world filled with endless possibilities, let us celebrate diversity in all its forms – for it is through embracing our differences that we truly come alive.