Slid Collection

Night slid down. Illustration by Florence Harrison to Tennysons poem The Gardener s
Night slid down. Illustration by Florence Harrison to Tennysons poem The Gardeners Daughter. Date: c.1920

Westminster / Lantern Slid
A view of Westminster by night

Plunging elephants at the London Hippodrome
Elephants plunging into the tank at the London Hippodrome, the climactic scene at the London Hippodrome during their Christmas production for 1903-4 The Golden Princess and the Elephant Hunters

Alignment test for spindle of turret lathe (b / w photo)
6004156 Alignment test for spindle of turret lathe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alignment test for spindle of turret lathe)

People I Have Met, the Butler (engraving)
1622008 People I Have Met, the Butler (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Butler)

Marble Arch - Lantern Slid
Marble Arch by night - a lone figure stands under a tree Date: 1910

Westminster - Lantern Slide
A view of the Parliament Buildings at Westminster by night Date: 1910

WESTMINSTER / LANTERN SLID
A view of Westminster by night Date: 1910

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Weather, Winter, Snow, Recovery truck extracting a Jack-knifed fuel tanker on icy A22 main road near Nutley, East Sussex after heavy snowfall

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Weather, Winter, Snow, Jack-knifed fuel tanker on icy A22 main road near Nutley, East Sussex after heavy snowfall. Truck has spun

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" She slid down upon her knees beside his foot... In the name of Heaven, forgive me! she whispered"

Prince Genji, an elegantly dressed woman and a maid, Japanese print, Kunisada (I), Utagawa, Kinugasa Fusajiro, Murata Heiemon, 1851 - 1853

Woman with broom in snowy garden, behind her a woman and a man can be seen in a room, Japanese print, Kunisada (I), Utagawa, Kinugasa Fusajiro, Murata Heiemon, 1852

Two Girls Sliding C1880
Two girls are sliding - one keeps her footing, the other she slid so fast, she slid so free, that down fell she ! Date: circa 1880

Marble Arch / Lantern Slid
Marble Arch by night - a figure standing in front of the park gates

Palace Yard / Lantern Slid
The colossal statue of Richard the Lionheart by Baron Marochetti in the old Palace- Yard, Westminster

A boy slides down a giant replica sculpture of Beijings Forbidden City at the Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival on Sun Island Park, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China, China, Asia

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As the night slid down, a captivating illustration by Florence Harrison to Tennyson's poem "The Gardener's" unfolded before my eyes. The enchanting scene transported me to Westminster, where I found myself immersed in the mesmerizing world of lantern slides. These magical glimpses continued as I witnessed plunging elephants at the London Hippodrome, their majestic movements captured forever on film. Intrigued by the allure of vintage photography, my attention shifted to an alignment test for the spindle of a turret lathe. The black and white photo evoked a sense of precision and craftsmanship that seemed lost in today's fast-paced world. Delving further into history through images, I stumbled upon an engraving titled "People I Have Met: The Butler. " This glimpse into past lives reminded me of the stories hidden within every person we encounter. My journey then took me to Marble Arch, where another lantern slide awaited. Its ethereal glow illuminated this iconic landmark with a timeless beauty that transcended generations. Returning once more to Westminster, I marveled at yet another lantern slide capturing its grandeur. It was as if time had stood still in this historic place, frozen within each delicate frame. Curiosity piqued again when EyeUbiquitous_20107408 revealed itself—a mysterious visual tale waiting to be unraveled. And just beside it lay EyeUbiquitous_20107407—another piece of this enigmatic puzzle beckoning exploration. Finally, my adventure concluded with a poignant moment—loading an ambulance at Ramsgate Town Station. This snapshot encapsulated both urgency and compassion; reminding us that even amidst chaos there is always hope and help available. In these diverse slides from different eras and places, one thing became clear—the power of imagery to transport us across time and space while igniting our imagination along the way.