Spike Collection

B of the Bang, modern steel sculpture, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Herpes virus replicating, computer artwork.Viruses are only able to replicate in a host cell.The glycoprotein spikes in the virus envelope(green)

O Connell Street
OConnell Street, General Post Office, Monument of Light (The Spike), and Jim Larkin statue in the evening, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Central / Union Pacific
Joining of the Central and Union Pacific; the formal ceremony of driving the last spike at Promontory Point, Utah

Chinese musical instruments
A selection of Chinese musical instruments, including a bell(1), gong, (2), cymbals(4), a guqin or seven-stringed zither(7), a pipa or four-stringed lute (8), Yueqin or moon-shaped lute(11)

Euphorbia echinus cactus

Stand of Monkey Puzzle trees (Araucaria araucana) on lava flows Conguillo National Park
Stand of Monkey Puzzle trees (Araucaria araucana) on lava flows. Conguillo National Park, Region La Araucania, Chile

Silybum marianum, milk thistle
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Chardon Marie

Inuit Seal Hunting (4 / 5)
Patence Rewarded. An Inuit seal hunter pulls a caught seal out through the hole into which he was fishing with a combination of the baited rope and a thin spike or barbed spear

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve, Peru, South America

Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum), feeding on flower using long proboscis

Bassist Spike Heatley (left) at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986

Ergot -Claviceps purpurea-, Burgenland, Austria

Flu virus particle, artwork F008 / 3245
Flu virus particle, computer artwork. In the virus envelope are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H, pink) and neuraminidase (N, orange), which determine the strain of virus

French lavender leaf surface, SEM
French lavender leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf, showing the tooth-like structures (trichomes)

Influenza virus, computer artwork
Influenza virus. Computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus. The virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic material surrounded by a protein coat

Spiny spider, SEM
Spiny spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a spiny spider (Gasteracantha sp.), showing its characteristic spines (red) and large mouthparts (grey, centre left)

Giant saguaro cactus (Cereus giganteus) in bloom, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

Marrow and forget-me-not pollen, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a marrow plant (Cucurbita sp. left) and a forget-me-not plant (Myosotis sp. lower right)

Mathematical model, artwork
Mathematical model, computer artwork. This model represents a type of non-linear wave, known as a breather. A breathers energy tends to be localised in space, and oscillates in time

Striped Marlin, Tetrapturus audux. North Island, Three Kings, New Zealand. (rr)
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Engraving depicting blind inmates of the Stepney Workhouse, 19th century
5308695 Engraving depicting blind inmates of the Stepney Workhouse, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting blind inmates of the Stepney Workhouse)

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305
FLO4702909 Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Elderly women on their way to the workhouse
5307852 Elderly women on their way to the workhouse.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting elderly women on their way to the workhouse)

The rules and conditions for admission to workhouses
5307850 The rules and conditions for admission to workhouses.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the tightened rules and conditions for admission to workhouses in the 1860s. Dated 19th century)

Ruth sits circled by angels holding bundles of wheat. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by
3561264 Ruth sits circled by angels holding bundles of wheat. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

A woman leading a workhouse rebellion
5307855 A woman leading a workhouse rebellion.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a woman leading a workhouse rebellion being sprayed by a fire hose in an attempt to end her protest. Dated 19th century)

19th-century illustration showing a spike of Hollyhock flowers; (Althaea). 1853
5311503 19th-century illustration showing a spike of Hollyhock flowers; (Althaea). 1853; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield
5307984 An Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield and clothed in chainmail)

English gentleman, 1590. Sword-and-buckler man of Shakespeare's time. He wears a doublet, breeches and hose
FLO4678281 English gentleman, 1590. Sword-and-buckler man of Shakespeare's time. He wears a doublet, breeches and hose, and carries a sword and buckler with central spike

The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Boom!
hardibudi

Lieutenant-General Liprandi, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant-General Liprandi, 1856. Pavel Liprandi, Russian officer who fought in the Crimean War. It is from his command in the Crimea, rather than from his previous career

Jael and Sisera, c. 1523. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Jael and Sisera, c. 1523

Jael and Sisera, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Jael and Sisera, c. 1513

Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Detail from a larger artwork

Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Detail from a larger artwork

The Chapel-Yard, Newgate Prison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Chapel-Yard, Newgate Prison, [London], 1850. The quadrangle for the men is much like the women's, but larger. It consists of two or three yards, and the building surrounding them

The annual change of the Household Brigade the Second Life Guards arriving at Albany... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The annual change of the Household Brigade the Second Life Guards arriving at Albany-Street Barracks, [London], 1862. The annual change of quarters of the brigade of Household Cavalry took place

Steve Marriott, (30 January 1947 - 20 April 1991) singer, songwriter and member of the 1960s band The Small Faces and the 1970s super group Humble Pie, pictured in November 1989

19 year old Punk Rocker Lee Cumiskey, in Birmingham, 27th March 1983

Montbretia, Crocosmia Lucifer, branched spike with emerging showy funnel-shaped red flowers isolated in shallow focus against a green and grey background

Streaky Breasted Red Dunn. Called the Bone Crusher, 19th century. Creator: C R Stock
Streaky Breasted Red Dunn. Called the Bone Crusher, 19th century. Fighting cock with metal spurs attached to its legs

Cliff parakeets (Myiopsitta luchsi) perched on cactus, Red-fronted Macaw Community Nature Reserve, Omerque, Bolivia

Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) portrait, Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA. April

Ice stalagmites / ice spikes formation, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

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"Spike: A Fusion of Art, Music, and Nature" In the vibrant city of Manchester, a modern steel sculpture known as "B of the Bang" stands tall near the iconic City of Manchester Stadium. This magnificent structure captivates passersby with its sharp spikes reaching towards the sky. Meanwhile, on O Connell Street in Dublin, bustling crowds admire the architectural beauty that surrounds them. Amongst this urban landscape is another Spike - Central / Union Pacific - a hub where people converge to embark on their journeys. Music lovers gather at The Bell in Codicote, Hertfordshire back in December 1986. Bassist Spike Heatley steals the show with his mesmerizing performance that resonates through every corner of the pub. Venturing into tropical rainforests within Tambopata Reserve unveils yet another fascinating sight – Hoatzins perched gracefully amidst lush foliage. Their unique appearance and enchanting calls add an exotic touch to nature's symphony. Traveling further south brings us to Conguillo National Park where a stand of Monkey Puzzle trees dominates lava flows. These ancient giants defy all odds by thriving in such harsh conditions, reminding us of nature's resilience. Silybum marianum or milk thistle emerges as a symbol of healing and rejuvenation amidst adversity. Its vibrant purple flowers dot fields across landscapes worldwide, offering hope for those seeking solace from life's challenges. Journeying northwards to Inuit territories reveals centuries-old traditions like seal hunting – an integral part of their culture and survival. With utmost respect for nature's balance, they demonstrate harmony between humans and wildlife. Along Mexico's Baja California coast lies Bahia de Los Angeles adorned with coastal agave leaves glistening under golden sun rays. These hardy succulents endure arid conditions while providing shelter for diverse ecosystems along sandy shores. Nature never ceases to amaze; it gifts us with extraordinary creatures like the Hummingbird Hawk-moth.