Slowly Collection

HURRY! SLOWLY
Hurry! Slowly! This curiously worded signpost is to be seen by the roadside near Ashby-de-la-Zouche, Leicestershire, England. It warns of a open Level Crossing Date: 1950s

Reading War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
During the First World War, the Reading Union workhouse (opened 1867) on Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, was used as a military hospital

Jesus on Cross C15
Mary swoons, soldiers play dice, Jesus and his companions slowly die

Festina lente' ("make haste slowly") motto and dolphin and anchor used by Aldus Manutius
5668992 Festina lente' ("make haste slowly") motto and dolphin and anchor used by Aldus Manutius and his Aldine Press as a publisher's or printer's device; (add.info)

peacock on the bridge
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Napoleon Et Les Femmes Part 1
Part one of a series of four illustrations portraying a lady in company with Napoleon Bonaparte, who can be seen in the background, through the doorway, sat at his desk, looking over his shoulder

Captain John Treasure Jones Archive - two items
Captain John Treasure Jones Archive. Born and raised on a small farm in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, John Treasure Jones (1905-1993) went to sea at the age of 15

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 3 G-AYFA
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 3 (CC.1) G-AYFA (msn 538, ex XM285, ex G-31-15), slowly succumbing to spares recovery among the glider trailers at Shobdon

MARINER, HEARS VOICES
The Mariner slumped on deck amongst the bodies of his dead shipmates slowly awakens from his trance to hear the voices of two spirits Date: First published: 1798

JESUS ON CROSS POUSSIN
Mary watches, soldiers play dice, Jesus and his companions slowly die

Missionary Pedro de Alcala in Formosa
Pedro de Alcala baptises three Formosan criminals, comforting them as they die slowly and painfully on the scaffold Date: circa 1685

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Botswana, Chobe National Park, Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis) slowly walks through dry sand in Savuti Marsh Date: 19/02/2005

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Botswana, Chobe National Park, Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis) slowly walks through dry sand in Savuti Marsh Date: 19/02/2005

People I Have Met, the Ornamental Director (engraving)
1106916 People I Have Met, the Ornamental Director (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Ornamental Director)

The grinding away of rocks by slowly moving glaciers form deep valleys, thus contributing to the constant changing of
6004813 The grinding away of rocks by slowly moving glaciers form deep valleys, thus contributing to the constant changing of the earths face (litho) by English School

Illustration for Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope (litho)
5988581 Illustration for Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

22nd Dragoons Memorial, Cresserons, Normandy
The Dragoons were equipped with Sherman flail tanks. Rotating metal chains were attached to a roller at the front of the tank and as the tank moved slowly forward

She slowly lifted her arms and opened them to him (colour litho)
2800373 She slowly lifted her arms and opened them to him (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mermaid of Lighthouse Point, by Bret Harte (litho)
1600131 The Mermaid of Lighthouse Point, by Bret Harte (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mermaid of Lighthouse Point, by Bret Harte)

The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving)
3655199 The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dream Of Eugene Aram)

A man seen from behind, walking towards left (pen & ink on paper)
1555197 A man seen from behind, walking towards left (pen & ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); eThe Devonshire Collections

The moving belt of an automobile factory (litho)
6004856 The moving belt of an automobile factory (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The moving belt of an automobile factory)

She Raised her Head Slowly, and Peered at him through her Mask
LLM461415 She Raised her Head Slowly, and Peered at him through her Mask by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: She Raised her Head Slowly)

The letter T (engraving)
973231 The letter T (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter T. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The Alfred Docks (b / w photo)
3092298 The Alfred Docks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alfred Docks)

The Lady Witch (engraving)
6021207 The Lady Witch (engraving) by Lawless, Matthew James (1837-1864) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lady Witch)

Lord Brackenbury, a Novel (engraving)
1045465 Lord Brackenbury, a Novel (engraving) by Fildes, Samuel Luke (1844-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Brackenbury, a Novel)

Boats on the River Ganges, India
Indian Hindoo riverboats sail slowly along the Ganges. Date: 1842

MANDAN HANGING CUSTOM
NATIVE AMERICANS The cutting of young warriors of the Mandan people, hanging from strips of flesh which slowly and painfully tear... Date: 1830s

At Last She Met The Bridegroom Who Was Coming Slowly Back. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, Fitchers Bird, Published Late 19Th Century

Telegraph House notice, home of Bertrand Russell
Telegraph House notice -- private road, please drive slowly, children, no right of way. The house was constructed on the site of a West Sussex semaphore-station

Irascible old man leaning forward to rise from his chair
A study of an irascible old man leaning forward to rise from his chair. He may have had a little too much to drink. Date: 1894

Charcoal burners in the Lake District, north west England, known locally as colliers. Man stacking sticks of wood and building a pile or clamp which would be covered with turf

Yes, no - Yes, no - I don t care anyway! A sweet little girl slowly removes the petals from a daisy to check if her true love shares her feelings....!! Date: 1931

Car driving off a cross-channel ferry. Date: early 1960s

Norwegian Glacier
The Kjendalsbrae glacier in Norway moving slowly down the mountainside Date: 1905

Belgian milk cart
A panting dog slowly pulls this Belgian milk cart containing both passengers and milk cans. Date: 1910

Two Skiers Go Slowly 31
Two cross-country skiers go slowly to conserve their energy. Date: 1931

Sacrificed to Idol
DAHOMEY A native is sacrificed, slowly and uncomfortably, to please the idol in the nearby hut Date: 1905

Wounded Australian troops are paraded through the streets of
A photograph of a Napier, with the driver carrying wounded Australian soldiers, recently returned from Gallipoli or Europe, through the streets of Sydney

Grandfather and Grandchildren at the seaside - Thackeray
Passive Resistance - A Grandfather, thoroughly enjoying his day at the seaside with the Grandchildren, curbs the speed they can reach the sea, however much they encourage him to get a move

Picture No. 10760644
Balloon Safari, Namibia - At a perfect morning the hot-air balloon slowly moves above the edge of the Namib Desert. Date:

Frontispiece of the ninth edition of Charles Lyell Principles of Geology, London, 1853, showing the Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli in 1836 and how it had slowly subsided

Charcoal burning: Building pyramid of wood (right) to be covered with bracken and earth, then slowly burned (left) to produce charcoal. Superior to charcoal produced in pits

Charcoal burning: Pit being filled with wood (right) covered with earth and bracken, then slowly burned to produce charcoal. Inferior to charcoal burned in heaps

Covering saucepan of vegetable broth to simmer, high angle view

Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara, Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), mother and two calves walking side by side through grassland, side view

The Old Curiosity Shop, Nell dispersing handbills
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

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"HURRY! SLOWLY" - A captivating journey through time and art awaits at Reading War Hospital in Reading, Berkshire. As you step into the gallery, your eyes are drawn to a mesmerizing painting of "Jesus on Cross C15, " its intricate details inviting contemplation and reflection. Nearby, another masterpiece catches your attention: "Napoleon Et Les Femmes Part 1, " a portrayal of the emperor's complex relationships with women. Delving deeper into history, you stumble upon the Captain John Treasure Jones Archive, where two intriguing items beckon exploration. The first is a fascinating documentation of the Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 3 G-AYFA aircraft—a symbol of innovation and adventure. Alongside it lies an enigmatic artifact named MARINER that seems to hold secrets within its metallic frame—whispering voices from bygone eras. As you continue your slow-paced discovery, a profound artwork by Poussin titled "JESUS ON CROSS POUSSIN" captures your imagination with its emotional depth and spiritual resonance. Moving forward in time yet again, you encounter traces of missionary Pedro de Alcala's presence in Formosa—an evocative testament to cultural exchange and religious devotion. Amidst this rich tapestry of history lies an unexpected gem—a vintage advertisement for Commonwealth Oxygen & Accessories Ltd. Its vibrant colors and bold typography offer glimpses into past aspirations and technological advancements. Leaving behind these tangible relics, you find yourself outside Telegraph House—the former abode of renowned philosopher Bertrand Russell—where a notice reminds passersby of his intellectual legacy. And finally, as if nature itself conspired to add beauty to this narrative-rich landscape, a majestic peacock perches gracefully on the bridge nearby—a reminder that even amidst our hurried lives, there is always room for moments of serenity and appreciation for life's wonders.