Slept Collection

Peire Vidal / Troubador
Peire Vidal, French troubador of the late 12th, early 13th centuries, entertains the lady Azalais of Roquemartine, from whom he stole a kiss while she slept and had to leave court

WW2 Sailor In Pyjamas And Submarine Torpedo
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy sailor having just slept, wearing blue and white striped pyjamas

Letter written by Ida Stanton on board RMS Carpathia
Handwritten letter written on board RMS Carpathia dated 15 August 1912 with original Cunard envelope. Dear Papa and boys... we were delayed by boarding a large cargoe (sic) of spaghetti

Eddie Merton, superstitious stuntman, who always slept in a coffin on the night before a dangerous stunt. Seen here sitting up in the coffin in his hotel bedroom for his morning cup of tea. Date: 1971

Londoners sleeping in the Underground during the Blitz
German bombing campaign against Britain between September 1940 and May 1941 mainly targeting London and industrial places

He had not slept long, when a genie entered the sepulchre (engraving)
5991805 He had not slept long, when a genie entered the sepulchre (engraving) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: He had not slept long)

The women in the Alcazar (colour litho)
2778499 The women in the Alcazar (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women in the Alcazar)

A Days Alligator Shooting in Jamaica (engraving)
1050863 A Days Alligator Shooting in Jamaica (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Alligator Shooting in Jamaica)

A lucky child (colour litho)
2778500 A lucky child (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lucky boy. A lion, who escaped from a circus in the English town of Braintree)

House of the 15th Century in which King Richard is said to have Slept on the Night before the Battle of Bosworth Field
670947 House of the 15th Century in which King Richard is said to have Slept on the Night before the Battle of Bosworth Field, 1485 (engraving) by English School

Old Boniface he loved good cheer, ... (colour litho)
2792369 Old Boniface he loved good cheer, ... (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Boniface he loved good cheer)

Returning home at night, a citizen of Budapest caught a glimpse on his bed a huge... (colour litho)
2783715 Returning home at night, a citizen of Budapest caught a glimpse on his bed a huge... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning home at night)

Terrifying Adventure (Colour Litho)
2783676 Terrifying Adventure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrifying adventure)

There was a Young Person of Bantry, who frequently slept in the pantry (litho)
966242 There was a Young Person of Bantry, who frequently slept in the pantry (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a Young Person of Bantry)

Centenary of the Battle of Prestonpans (engraving)
1101450 Centenary of the Battle of Prestonpans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centenary of the Battle of Prestonpans)

Bunyan: As I slept, I dreamed a dream (engraving)
672377 Bunyan: As I slept, I dreamed a dream (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bunyan: As I slept, I dreamed a dream)

Illustration for Sir Walter Scotts The Talisman (colour litho)
5993820 Illustration for Sir Walter Scotts The Talisman (colour litho) by Vedder, Simon Harmon (1866-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All nature around him slept in calm moonshine)

Spot where the Disciples were found sleeping (b / w photo)
5994014 Spot where the Disciples were found sleeping (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spot where the Disciples were found sleeping)

Oxborough Hall (b / w photo)
1606826 Oxborough Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxborough Hall. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 December 1898)

The End of the Zulu War (engraving)
1099789 The End of the Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Zulu War)

Protected and saved by dogs (colour litho)
2783957 Protected and saved by dogs (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protected and saved by dogs)

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "We slept as soundly as if we had four feather-beds under us"(engraving)
6008379 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " We slept as soundly as if we had four feather-beds under us" (engraving) by Dore

In the Commanders Cabin of HMS Alexandra, Effect of a Shell from the Forts
1622299 In the Commanders Cabin of HMS Alexandra, Effect of a Shell from the Forts, during the Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving) by Loye

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

1903 FA Cup Final: Derby County beats Bury 6-0
The Football Association Cup Final at the Crystal Palace, where Bury beat Derby County by six goals to nil in the presence of over 63, 000 spectators

Eddie Merton, superstitious stuntman, who always slept in a coffin on the night before a dangerous stunt. Seen here with a suitcase, helping to carry the coffin into his hotel. Date: 1971

Nicholas Hart, the Great Sleeper
Nicholas Hart, known as the Great Sleeper, who slept from 5 to 11 August 1711, though he was suspected of shamming with a view to earning money. Date: 1711

Sleeping Beauty
The Prince awakens the Sleeping Beauty who has slept for 100 years. Date: 1899

Bedchamber at Leicester, wherein Richard III slept a few nights before the Battle of Bosworth, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

FROM KARLSRUHE TO THE HAGUE ON HORSEBACK, 1889. Lieutenant Harry von Bohlen Halbach, of the Life Dragoon Regiment of the Grand Duke of Baden (third son of the Baron von Bohlen Halbach)

The devil sows tares among the wheat, Hans Bol, 1574

Bunk beds on in a London underground tunnel. Thousands slept underground during the bombing London during the Second World War

Cadets at the Ecole Navale, the French Naval Academy in their hammocks in which they slept. From Le Journal de la Jeunesse (Paris, c1870). Engraving

Bedchamber at Leicester, wherein Richard III slept a few nights before the Battle of Bosworth, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Irish Workhouse Dormitory Design 1840
Design by architect George Wilkinson for dormitories in Irish workhouse. On the upper two floors, inmates slept on raised platforms with a walkway in between

West London Union Mens Casual Ward 1857
The mens casual ward of the West London Poor Law Union, used to provide overnight accommodation for tramps and vagrants. The men slept on the bare floor in a twelve-stall stable

I dreamt I slept at Madame Tussaud s
I dreamt I slept at Madame Tussauds ! A satirical depiction. Date: 1847

Volunteers during the General Strike
The Chiswick garage of the L.G.O.C. where the London volunteer bus-drivers and conductors slept during the strike

Manchester Union Casual Wards, Manchester
Casual wards for tramps and vagrants at Tame Street, Ancoates, Manchester. The original premises were set up in a former cotton mill in 1897 but were rebuilt in around 1900 after being burnt down

Lear / Nonsense / Moldavia
There was an Old Man of Moldavia, who had the most curious behaviour; For while he was able, he slept on a table, that funny Old Man of Moldavia

Prison babies
Weighing a baby on its admission to Holloway prison. Holloway was a women-only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months when their mothers were jailed

Babys cot by the side of its mothers bed
Prison babies at play in the day nursery in Holloway, a women only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months old when their mothers were jailed were cared for in

Holloway Castles prison creche
Holloway Castle womens prison introduced the first creche for prison babies. Babies were admitted if they were born in prison or were under three months when their mothers were jailed

Day nursery in Holloway prison
A day nursery in Holloway, a women only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months when their mothers were jailed were cared for in prison

Marie Antoinettes Bed
This is the bed that Marie Antoinette slept in when she was at Fontainebleau, where it is still to be seen

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"Slept: Tales of Rest and Resilience Throughout History" Peire Vidal, the Troubador poet, found solace in his dreams as he slept under the starry skies, weaving tales of love and chivalry. In the midst of World War II, a sailor in pyjamas found comfort amidst chaos as he peacefully slept aboard a submarine torpedo. On board RMS Carpathia, Ida Stanton penned a heartfelt letter to her loved ones while sailing through treacherous waters, finding solace in sleep during uncertain times. Eddie Merton, the superstitious stuntman from 1971, sought courage by sleeping in a coffin before daring feats; here he sits up for his morning tea inside his unusual sanctuary. Londoners sought refuge underground during the Blitz - their resilience shining through even as they slept amidst bombings and uncertainty. Surrender. A Finnish patrol encircles five Russians at night around a small brazier in a forest - even amidst war's turmoil, sleep brings temporary respite for both victors and vanquished alike. Engraved forever is the image of an ancient genie entering a sepulchre where someone had just fallen asleep - reminding us that dreams can take us to magical realms beyond our waking lives. In an unfortunate incident at Udine telegraph office depicted in vibrant litho colors, darkness fell upon an unsuspecting employee who was assaulted and murdered while working late into the night. Faenza witnessed tragedy when fire engulfed a room where two innocent children were sleeping - reminding us that safety is never guaranteed even within our own homes' embrace. The women residing within Alcazar's walls find moments of tranquility amid chaos captured beautifully on canvas with vivid litho hues - showcasing their strength even as they slumbered peacefully. A thrilling adventure unfolds in Jamaica as a daring individual embarks on an alligator shooting expedition.