Investigating Collection

Adventure of the Second Stain, Sherlock Holmes
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN Holmes on the scent: Holmes & Watson discover a hidden trap door. " It hinged back like the lid of a box." Date: 1904

LIONEL BUSTER CRABB Commander Crabb, underwater sabotage agent and alleged double-agent, who disappeared whilst investigating the Russian cruiser Ordkhonikidze Date: 1910 - 1956

Entrance to the dockyard, Portsmouth
Entrance to the dockyard at Portsmouth, where Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956) disappeared on 19 April 1956

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier discovered oxygen (engraving)
539945 Antoine Laurent Lavoisier discovered oxygen (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, discovered oxygen

An engraving depicting Luigi Galvani investigating the behaviour of muscles stimulated by electricity
5311438 An engraving depicting Luigi Galvani investigating the behaviour of muscles stimulated by electricity. Luigi Galvani (1737-1798) an Italian physician, physicist, biologist and philosopher

Isaac Newton English scientist and mathematician, c.1879 (engraving)
533413 Isaac Newton English scientist and mathematician, c.1879 (engraving); (add.info.: Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English scientist and mathematician. 'Newton Investigating Light'

The investigation the impenetrability and permeability of objects
3359521 The investigation the impenetrability and permeability of objects; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the investigation the impenetrability and permeability of objects)

Red-collared lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) pair examining hole in Eucalyptus as a potential nesting hollow. Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) split level of young seal investigating the camera with its nose and whiskers, close to shore. Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel. August

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) cub, Huanlili, aged 8 months, investigating the enclosure, Beauval ZooPark, France, April, 2022. Captive

Children looking down a drain hole in the road in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. 2nd November 1954

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) playful young seal above a kelp forest. Lundy Island, Devon, UK Bristol Channel, August

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious adult investigates a remote camera along a hillside on Spitsbergen and the northwest coast of the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Greenland Sea, July

A Bear-faced steal - Wagon raided in the USA by a brown bear (another on the way...) - it is unclear what was contained within the barrels which piqued their excitement... Date: 1905

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, adult curiously peeks over the side of a sailboat. Date: 14/05/2009

Paris detective Paul Jaume carrying out an interrogation (litho)
6014083 Paris detective Paul Jaume carrying out an interrogation (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris detective Paul Jaume carrying out an interrogation)

Scout Tracking Badge, 1929 (colour litho)
472988 Scout Tracking Badge, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To obtain this proficiency badge)

An Arctic Exploration: a polar bear investigating items from an Arctic expedition (chromolitho)
5226880 An Arctic Exploration: a polar bear investigating items from an Arctic expedition (chromolitho) by Nettleship, John Trivett (1841-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arctic Exploration)

Citizens Visiting the Bastille, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving)
2966823 Citizens Visiting the Bastille, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Bucket, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465508 Mr Bucket, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Therese Humbert being questioned by the investigating judge (colour litho)
2782349 Therese Humbert being questioned by the investigating judge (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Newton investigating Light (engraving)
1099578 Newton investigating Light (engraving) by Houston, John Adam P. (1812-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newton investigating Light)

Jean Jallabert investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges
3614200 Jean Jallabert investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School

Measures to check the Potato Disease in Ireland (engraving)
1596790 Measures to check the Potato Disease in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Measures to check the Potato Disease in Ireland)

Illustration for Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes story
3963966 Illustration for Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes story The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892 (gouache & w/c with ink on paper) by Paget

Dinas Powis Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, 23rd April 1967. Pictured, Marilyn Edwards and Derek Weighell look for ghostly signs on the walls of Dinas Powis Castle

PRISON REFORM / J HOWARD
John Howard (1726-1790), investigating the French penal system, is visited by an officer of the Prefecture Date: circa 1775-79

Stewart Island Brown Kiwi / Southern Tokoeka (Apteryx australis lawryi), female probing by scent for sand hoppers in rotting kelp beach wrack, Ocean Beach, Stewart Island, New Zealand

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) young female opens her mouth and blows bubbles through her nose playfully while she looks up from the seabed. Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel. August

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) split level view of young investigating camera lens, Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel, August

Young woman with magnifying glass in front of her eye

Devastation after a bombing raid, Gurney Street, Walworth
Devastation after a bombing raid in Gurney Street, Walworth, SE London, on 6 June 1942

Santiago Ramon and Cajal (1852-1934) Spanish histologist, physician and pathologist
Santiago Ramon and Cajal (1852-1934).. Spanish histologist, physician and pathologist. He made important discoveries such as laws governing the morphology and connections of nerve cells in the brain

Investigating UFO landing, Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, New Mexico: investigating traces of a landed UFO seen by a policeman (Zamora)

Palestine disturbances 1936 Soldiers police investigating
Palestine disturbances 1936 Soldiers & police investigating a bomb explosion close to the District Commissioners office. 1936

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus), Curious Young Boar On The Newly Frozen Pack Ice, Beaufort Sea, Off The 1002 Area Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus), Curious Young 2 To 3-Year-Old On Newly Formed Pack Ice Along The 1002 Area Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Victorian Greeting Card - Inquisitive Mouse
Mouse investigates a candle. Date: circa 1890

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"Unveiling the Enigma: Investigating the World's Intriguing Secrets" Embark on a thrilling journey, reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Second Stain, as we delve into the realm of investigation. From Lionel Buster Crabb's mysterious disappearance to captivating encounters with wildlife, let curiosity be our guide. Intrigue awaits as a red-collared lorikeet pair examines a hole in an ancient Eucalyptus tree. Their investigative nature mirrors that of Grey seals, split-level and playful, investigating cameras with their adorable noses. Just like Lionel Buster Crabb, renowned frogman and diver who explored uncharted depths fearlessly. Witness nature's own investigators at work - a mountain gorilla juvenile hanging from branches attempting to grab hold of an unsuspecting camera. Meanwhile, a curious polar bear ventures along a hillside to investigate a remote camera capturing its majestic presence. But it doesn't end there; human investigations are equally enthralling. Picture this: A wagon raided in the USA by cunning thieves leaving behind nothing but bear-faced steal. Miss Peel from Happy Families Playing Cards might have some clues up her sleeve too. Even children can't resist the allure of investigation; peering down drain holes in Thornbury road or playing detective games inspired by Sherlock Holmes himself. So join us on this exhilarating expedition where every clue unravels new mysteries waiting to be solved. Let your imagination run wild as you explore these intriguing hints that ignite our innate desire for discovery and unraveling secrets hidden within our world.