Originated Collection

Visit to Madeira - The Levada Tunnel
Black and white lantern slide of men being carried in hammocks out of the entrance of a tunnel built for a levada - an irrigation channel or aqueduct - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira

Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation
A Rover car fitted with a neatly made coal-gas installation. The gas bolster originated by Wood-Milne Ltd. was a recepticle built along the lines of a pneumatic tyre

The highland fling. Originated in Scotland. A solo Highland dance that gained popularity in the early 19th century. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1905

Frobels Infant Garden
The concept of KINDERGARTENS originated with Frobels system, which spread from Germany to Britain and throughout the world

German Reich (1871-1914)
3600101 German Reich (1871-1914); (add.info.: German Reich (1871-1914). Caricature about the cultural struggle (1878). Conflict known as Kulturkampf

United States Navy - Goodyear ZSG-3 airship K-120 (BuAer number 33512), based at Oakland Naval Air Station in California, being used as a recruitment billboard for the US Naval Reserve

List of Names (Fragment)
Parchment leaf. A namenregister comprising a list of names in two columns, mostly men but including a few women. It has been suggested that it is perhaps a list of those who have subscribed to a

The Great Fire at Ayr (engraving)
1602359 The Great Fire at Ayr (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at Ayr. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 July 1876)

Lighthouse burned down (litho)
1615218 Lighthouse burned down (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighthouse burned down)

An Artists Impression of Marks Penny Bazaar originated in 1884 by Michael Marks
2811007 An Artists Impression of Marks Penny Bazaar originated in 1884 by Michael Marks, father of Sir Simon Marks (colour litho) by English School

The Great Fire at Boston (engraving)
1589056 The Great Fire at Boston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at Boston)

Father Jean Bonin (engraving)
1062921 Father Jean Bonin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Jean Bonin, who originated the undertaking)

The Destructive Fire at Grindelwald, Switzerland (engraving)
1603487 The Destructive Fire at Grindelwald, Switzerland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Destructive Fire at Grindelwald, Switzerland)

CLIMBING THE POLE / FAIR
Climbing the pole. This game originated from an idea by M. Franck, a doctor who decided that humans should re-learn such skills previously used to climb trees & forage for food

PLANCK, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig (1858-1947). German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, which won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918. Oil

Making a Fez
Making a fez or tarboosh (from the Persian sar, meaning head and poosh, cover) worn by East Mediterranean Muslim men, which originated in Fez, Morocco, North Africa. Date: 1930s

Turkish belly dance. Originated in the Middle East. A solo, improvised dance based on torso articulation. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1905

The waltz. Believed to have originated in Bohemia. A country dance in 3/4 time. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1905

The skirt dance.. Originated in London in the 1870s. It is a less formal type of ballet with elements of popular dance such as clogging and French can-can. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1905

The can-can. Originated in France. It isa physically demanding music hall dance. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1905

Allegorical Figure Peace 1625-1713 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Cobra The Dog
6th February 1954: A Weimaraner dog, one of the coveted hunting breed which originated in Weimar, Germany. Known as The Grey Ghost for their shadowy colour and stealthy hunting technique

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Wirksworth Well Dressing
Give Me to Drink - people admiring a Well Dressing at Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England. It originated in 1827 when a local gentleman had water brought from the moors. Date: 1950s

Charleston Sweetie
New craze for the Charleston dance during the 1920 s. This back-kicking dance originated in Charleston, South Carolina and became popular following the musical, Runnin Wild in 1923

Cholera in Egypt
Scene in the courtyard of a house in Cairo. The patients were laid in the courtyard partly because of the cooler temperatures and also because the occupants were afraid of infection

Mr. Lairds ship-building yard, Liverpool
Engraving of Mr. Lairds ship-building yard in Liverpool. Iron ship-building on an extensive scale originated from this prolific ship-yard

Marbles Championships
ENGLAND: RING TAW Good Friday at Tinsley Green, West Sussex a game of marbles is played. Originated in the Elizabethan era when 2 suitors played for the hand of a girl

Marbles Cotest / 1950
ENGLAND: RING TAW Good Friday at Tinsley Green, West Sussex a game of marbles is played. Originated in the Elizabethan era when 2 suitors played for the hand of a girl

Marbles Contest / 1950
ENGLAND: RING TAW Good Friday at Tinsley Green, West Sussex a game of marbles is played. Originated in the Elizabethan era when 2 suitors played for the hand of a girl

Religion / Druids / Stukeley
Stukeley believed that the British Druids originated as a Phoenician colony, Fam d for magic.. zealous preachers who came to these shores as the descendants of Abraham

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"Originated: Tracing the Threads of Innovation and History" Embarking on a captivating visit to Madeira, we delve into the fascinating tale of The Levada Tunnel, where the ingenious irrigation system originated, nurturing lush landscapes. Intriguingly, our journey takes an unexpected turn as we explore The Highland Fling, a lively Scottish dance that originated in vibrant celebrations centuries ago. Unveiling remarkable ingenuity, we encounter a Rover car with a fitted Coal-Gas installation. Witnessing this pioneering technology reminds us how innovation can originate from unlikely sources. Stepping into history's embrace, we immerse ourselves in Frobels Infant Garden. Here lies the birthplace of modern kindergarten education as Friedrich Fröbel's innovative teaching methods originated and shaped young minds. Delving into fragments of time, we stumble upon a mysterious List of Names. Curiosity piques as we unravel its origins and ponder the stories behind each entry. Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck captivates our attention next - his groundbreaking contributions to quantum theory forever changed science. We pay homage to this German genius whose revolutionary ideas originated new frontiers in physics. Venturing across oceans, we witness the United States Navy's Goodyear ZSG-3 airship K-120 soaring through skies. This marvel showcases how advancements in aviation have their roots firmly planted where dreams take flight. The American Difficulty engraving transports us back to pivotal moments when challenges were overcome and progress was born. It serves as a reminder that resilience often originates from adversity itself. Nature's power unfolds before our eyes at The Inundation of the Mines of Lalle junction - where rivers Ceze and Long converge. Witnessing this forceful union reminds us that even disasters have humble beginnings from which they originate. A devastating blaze etched forever in memory is The Great Fire at Ayr engraving. From its tragic origin emerged tales of bravery and community spirit that continue to inspire generations.