Bodied Collection

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Belmont Road workhouse
The Belmont Road workhouse opened in 1890 by Liverpools West Derby Union. It catered primarily for able-bodied inmates and vagrants, providing daily out-relief in return for manual labour. Date: 1925

Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville Hooper

Molluscs / Sealife
A variety of sea-based molluscs including types of snail and clam, a large mussel and other soft-bodied sealife

Earlier Titanic, Certificate of Discharge, William Edwards
Earlier ship named Titanic - a rare Certificate of Discharge issued to Seaman William Edwards, following his discharge from the ship as an able bodied seaman on 4 January 1890

Able-bodied street-sweeper
Sweeping the streets of London

Crossing-sweeper that has been a maid servant
Woman sweeping the streets of London

The Crime of Poverty and its Punishment (engraving)
1594280 The Crime of Poverty and its Punishment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crime of Poverty and its Punishment)

Picture No. 12009529
Broad-bodied Libellula, Broad-bodied Chaser - male resting on a stalk - Germany Date:

Freak Birth of Zardana
This half sheep and multi- bodied and headed creature was taken in the mountains of Zardana in Spain Date: 1655

Dining Hall, Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham, Surrey
A view from the rear of the dining hall cum chapel (also known as the Great Hall) at what is thought to be the Holborn Union workhouse at Merton Lane, Mitcham, Surrey

Workhouse Able-bodied Inmates
Able-bodied inmates at an unidentified workhouse hold sieves over wheelbarrows. Date: 1909

FACSIMILE OF A PROCLAMATION BY SIR WILLIAM HOWE; All intrepid able bodied heroes, who are willing to serve his Majesty King George the Third, in Defence of their Country, Laws and Constitution

Picture No. 10767831
Tasselled Wobbygong - A very broad bodied shark with many tassel like dermal lobes around its mouth. Good camouflage (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) Date:

Picture No. 10893856
Dragonfly - Broad-bodied Chaser - female absorbing sunlight perched on grass stem (Libellula depressa) Date:

FACSIMILE OF A PROCLAMATION BY SIR WILLIAM HOWE; All intrepid able bodied heroes, who are willing to serve his Majesty King George the Third, in Defence of their Country, Laws and Constitution

Chiton shell

Libellula depressa, broad-bodied chaser
A male broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Able-bodied mens dormitory, Workhouse, Roetersstraat, Amste
Able-bodied mens dormitory at the workhouse, Roetersstraat, Amsterdam Date: 1922

County Poor Farm, Arcadia, Nova Scotia, Canada
A county poor farm at Arcadia, Nova Scotia in Canada. Poor farms provided accommodation for the able-bodied poor who were given board and lodging in return for their labour on the farm

Cricket for the able-bodied / W H Robinson
Cricket for the able-bodied - employing the use of a cannon with which to bowl and motorbikes. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Austin 7 Swallow-bodied saloon
Austin 7 Swallow Bodied Saloon parked alongside a large lake or on a coastal roadside. In 1927 William Lyons used his Swallow sidecars workers coachbuilding skills to making bodies for Austin Sevens

Twin Bodied Helicopter
Twin=Bodied Helicopter

Longstrom Swimmer
Swedish swimmer Carl Fredrik Longstrom wears swimming trunks rather than a full- bodied bathing suit, which would shock public opinion in less open-minded countries

Full-Bodied Singer
A full-bodied singer gives voice on stage

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"Bodied: A Tale of Luxury, Resilience, and Redemption" In the opulent world of automotive excellence, a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville Hooper stands as a symbol of timeless elegance. Its sleek lines and regal presence capture the essence of sophistication. But beyond its exquisite exterior lies a story intertwined with unexpected elements from the depths of the sea. Like molluscs that hide precious pearls within their shells, this car conceals secrets waiting to be unraveled. As we delve into history's abyss, we stumble upon an intriguing connection between this majestic vehicle and the earlier Titanic. A Certificate of Discharge reveals William Edwards' involvement in both these remarkable tales - his legacy forever etched in time. Yet even more astonishing is the tale surrounding Zardana's freak birth - an event that defied all odds. Just as an able-bodied street-sweeper navigates through life's obstacles with unwavering determination, Zardana emerged against all expectations. The narrative takes us further back to a time when crossing-sweepers transitioned from maid servants to bearers of societal change. The engraving depicting "The Crime of Poverty and its Punishment" serves as a stark reminder that resilience can transform lives. Picture No. 12009529 transports us inside the walls of workhouses where able-bodied inmates sought refuge amidst adversity. Within those confines lay stories waiting to be heard - tales echoing through generations like whispers carried by winds. Amidst such narratives emerges nature's own masterpiece: the long-tailed glossy starling, Lamprotornis caudatus. Its vibrant plumage mirrors our ability to rise above circumstances and find beauty even in darkness. From West Derby Union in Liverpool to Belmont Road workhouse in Holborn Union Workhouse Mitcham Surrey, one common thread binds them together - humanity's unyielding spirit for survival against all odds.