Laden Collection

Captain Robert Falcon Scott - Frys Cocoa Advert
Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), the English naval commander and explorer. A Captain in the Royal Navy, Scott led a number of expeditions to the Antarctic

Izmir, Turkey - Camel brand figs
Camel brand Figs from Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. An advertising card featuring two laden camels from a camel train led by a driver riding a mule Date: circa 1901

Winter Landscape, 1835-1838, by Barend Cornelis Koekkoek (18
Barend Cornelis Koekkoek (1803-1862). Dutch painter. Winter Landscape, 1835-1838. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

The Last train from Bangor, Northern Ireland Date: circa 1906

The Mole Catcher
The mole catcher sets off, laden with his home-made traps, Burtersett, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England

Coal Narrow Boats
A pair of laden narrow boats, with their cargoes of coal, passing through a lock on the Grand Union Canal near Watford, Hertfordshire, England

Steam lorry, Llandyssil, Powys, Mid Wales
A steam lorry (Manns patent steam cart) belonging to Evans & Jones, haulage contractors, laden with goods which have just been loaded from a train at Llandysul (or Llandyssil)

An Irish Donkey and Cart Bringing Home the Spuds - a boy is on a donkey and cart, laden with spuds, on a desolate road. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Pixies and Food
Five pixies come laden with food and crackers for the Christmas feast

Johannes Gutenberg, German goldsmith and printer
Johannes Gutenberg (Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg), German goldsmith and printer. He invented mechanical movable type and thereby began a revolution in book printing

Christmas postcard image of The Mayflower under full sail crossing the Atlantic in 1620. The card bears a Christmas message of goodwill quoting May the right glad Christmastide come to ye laden with

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, Whaleback ship - Poe Docks
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, Whaleback ship leaving Poe Docks. A whaleback was a type of cargo steamship of unique design

The Carnival of Oruro, Bolivia
The Carnival of Oruro - a religious festival (dating back over 2000 years) in Oruro, Bolivia - one of UNESCOs Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

WWI - Bulgarian troop ship at Varna, Bulgaria
Bulgarian troop transporter ship the Varna in port at Varna, Bulgaria on the Black Sea Coast. WWI era. Date: circa 1916

Birkenhead Wrecked B+W
Laden with soldiers, the troopship strikes a rock off Simons Bay, South Africa : 184 are saved by the boats, 454 lives are lost

South Africa - a toddler looks down guiltily at broken eggs
South Africa - a toddler looks down guiltily at some broken eggs, spilled out from their laden basket. Date: circa 1930s

Farm Worker and Orange Tree, Southern California, 1888
Illustration showing a young black farm worker collecting oranges from a heavily laden tree, Southern California, 1888

Coach at Red Lion 1868
A coach laden with hampers and hares, geese and other game halts at the Red Lion pub at Christmas time - and a white Christmas, too !

A London Costermonger
A London costermonger with a fully laden cartload of vegetables

The negotiation of a Highland road with a laden cart, 1850
3359200 The negotiation of a Highland road with a laden cart, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the negotiation of a Highland road with a laden cart)

Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439, after a 19th century print
3252952 Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439, after a 19th century print.; (add.info.: Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439)

A scene at Liverpool Street Station during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502774 A scene at Liverpool Street Station during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: A scene at Liverpool Street Station during World War One)

The capture of the Cacafuego, the Spanish treasure-ship, by Sir Francis Drake in 1579 (engraving)
529687 The capture of the Cacafuego, the Spanish treasure-ship, by Sir Francis Drake in 1579 (engraving); (add.info.: in the vicinity of Esmeraldas, Ecuador)

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult
531648 Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Plate: Table XIV(b). A popular illustrated textbook for children

Figure studies with horses and chariots, 1832-1880. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
Figure studies with horses and chariots, 1832-1880

Camel, 1770s. Creator: Johann Rudolf Schellenburg
Camel, 1770s

The Donkey Laden with Food, from Emblematic Figures of Animals, 1633. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
The Donkey Laden with Food, from Emblematic Figures of Animals, 1633

Feeding Mule - Rear, from Die Zweite Thierfolge, 1800. Creator: Johann Christian Reinhart
Feeding Mule - Rear, from Die Zweite Thierfolge, 1800

Feeding Mule - Front, from Die Zweite Thierfolge, 1800. Creator: Johann Christian Reinhart
Feeding Mule - Front, from Die Zweite Thierfolge, 1800

Peasant Apple Peddler, n.d. Creator: Johann Christian Reinhart
Peasant Apple Peddler, n.d

Beggars and Their Vanities (recto) and Of Irate Women (verso) from...1497...assembled 1929
Beggars and Their Vanities (recto) and Of Irate Women (verso) from Navis Stultifera (Ship of Fools), Plate 30 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1497, portfolio assembled 1929

May Bowley Birds
Bluebirds on a branch laden with blossom. Artist: May Bowley. Date: 1920

Pack horses climbing the path to the Tango monastery in Thimpu, Bhutan

Water Melon Seller, Cairo
A water melon seller with his laden donkey in a narrow Cairo street; baskets are lowered on ropes to collect slices of melon Date: 1912

Barges laden with soap, Port Sunlight, early 1900s

Barges laden with soap, Port Sunlight, Wirral

Port Sunlight - barges laden with soap - early 1900s

Barges laden with soap, Port Sunlight soap factory, Wirral

Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VIII
Part VIII of a series of sketches, this one shows a glamorous young lady having dinner at a table, laden with glasses, drinks and a fanciful centrepiece

Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VI
Part VI of a series of sketches which shows a man standing by four tiers of shelves laden with pears, with his mouth agape. Date: circa 1901

Fruit and Vegetables
A group portrait painting consisting of a man, wearing a blue waistcoat, standing back to back, but looking over his shoulder towards his wife, who is wearing a purple dress, with a brown cloak

Gathering Rhubarb
This painting shows a tall woman wearing a blue headscarf and dress, carrying a basket laden with rhubarb stalks, which has been loaded by the two figures nearby

Mountain Landscape
A landscape painting of some countryside houses, nestled amongst some tree laden hills, with a great, looming mountain set behind. Date: circa 1915

The Garden of Kama
An illustration for the poem book, The Garden of Kama, showing an Indian woman, enjoying her relaxation on a couch, laden with patterned cushions. Date: circa 1914

Blighty
A large still life oil painting showing a table laden with objects to appeal to one's appetite. Objects include a decorative cake and a selection of different fruits. Date: circa 1918

View of Mount Fuji from Otometoge, Japan
View of Mount Fuji from Otometoge (Otome Toge), Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Osaka. Top: Symbol of Supreme Felicity - red and white silk crepe, pine foliage, crane and tortoise

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Laden with history, culture, and tales of adventure, these captivating images transport us to different times and places. From Captain Robert Falcon Scott's iconic Frys Cocoa Advert that fueled his Antarctic expedition to the aromatic Camel brand figs from Izmir, Turkey - each laden with flavors that tantalize our senses. Barend Cornelis Koekkoek's Winter Landscape captures a serene scene frozen in time, while The Mole Catcher reminds us of the industriousness hidden beneath the surface. The Last train from Bangor carries passengers on a journey filled with anticipation and nostalgia. Coal Narrow Boats navigate through waterways burdened by their cargo, as An Irish Donkey and Cart Bringing Home the Spuds showcases a humble mode of transportation laden with sustenance for families. Johannes Gutenberg's revolutionary printing press revolutionized communication forevermore. Christmas brings joy and merriment laden with traditions passed down through generations. Sault Sainte Marie's Whaleback ship at Poe Docks symbolizes progress in maritime engineering during its era. In WWI, Bulgarian troop ships at Varna were laden not only with soldiers but also hopes for victory amidst conflict-ridden times. Lastly, Birkenhead Wrecked B+W stands as a haunting reminder of tragedy borne by vessels navigating treacherous waters.