Altering Collection

Frustrating an Attempt to Disorganise London
Sixth column strategy: Disguised as Gothic pinnacles the famous clock, Big Ben is being altered by an odd contraption, to confuse the general public. Date: 1940

A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment altering
Washington, D.C. A tailor in Franks cleaning and pressing establishment altering a pair of pants for a customer

Cowper Phipps Coles (engraving)
1620292 Cowper Phipps Coles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowper Phipps Coles. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 April 1862)

The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho)
6014175 The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Western Railway (GWR)

New anti-submarine torpedo by G. H. Davis
An acoustic torpedo which seeks out its prey: the new anti-submarine weapon which alters course and depth in pursuit of its target, diagrammatically explained. Date: 1950

U. S. Army Specialist adjusts his gunners safety harness prior to a patrol in Afghanistan
November 25, 2009 - U.S. Army Specialist adjusts his gunners safety harness in preparation prior to a patrol in the Kapisa province of Afghanistan

Airman adjusts the eyespan on a pair of night vision goggles
November 29, 2006 - Airman adjusts the eyespan on a pair of night vision goggles at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

Saturn. Diagram of Saturn and its orbit and altering appearance of its rings from different angles. From Christiaan Huyghens Systema Saturnium, Leyden, 1659

Gamebird farming, gamekeeper altering heating levels on propane gas cylinders at pheasant rearing sheds, used to provide heat to young chicks, England, May

Clouds and mud on Mars, artwork C016 / 6320
Clouds and mud on Mars as seen from space, artwork

Zombie ant fungus life-cycle, artwork
Zombie ant fungus life-cycle

Disguising a German Shop - Start of WWI
Postcard sent within six weeks of the start of WWI, depicting a German Shopkeeper in Britain hastily changing the livery of his store to something perfectly British

Caesium atomic clock, 1956
Caesium atomic clock. Physicists Jack Parry (left) and Louis Essen (right) adjusting their caesium resonator, which they developed in 1955

Mars before terraformation, artwork
Mars before terraformation, computer artwork. Terraforming is the process of making another planet Earth-like. On Mars this would involve raising the temperature so that water remains liquid

Water on a prehistoric Mars, artwork
Water on a prehistoric Mars. Computer artwork of water on Mars at some point in its past

Terraforming Mars, computer artwork
Terraformed Mars, computer artwork. North is at top. Terraforming is the process of making another planet Earth-like so that it may be habitable by humans

Atmosphere engineering. Diagram showing the technology that could be employed in altering the Earths atmospheric conditions to reduce climate change effects

Terraforming Mars, artwork
Terraforming Mars. Computer artwork of a partially terraformed Mars

Terraformed Mars, artwork
Waning gibbous Moon. Image 19 of 27. Optical image of a waning (decreasing in apparent size) gibbous Moon 19 days into its 28-day cycle

Neurological drug treatment, artwork
Neurological drug treatment, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the use of drugs that affect neural networks by altering the transmission of neurotransmitters across synapses (blue)

Asteroid impact, artwork
A natural impact on an asteroid which passes 300.000 km from Earth. Such small impacts can change the speed of an asteroid, so the next passing may be closer to Earth or an impact event

Brain engineering, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a pair of grips holding a human brain, representing creating engineered brains and artificial intelligence

DNA assembly, artwork
DNA assembly. Computer artwork showing nucleic acid bases (upper left) binding together to form a double-helix of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, lower right)

The beginning of the Somme offensive
British troops are shown marching across German trenches at the beginning of the Somme offensive of July 1916

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"Altering: Unveiling the Power of Adaptation" In a world full of constant change and evolving circumstances, the art becomes an essential skill. From frustrating attempts to disorganize London to the creation of groundbreaking inventions like G. H. Davis' new anti-submarine torpedo, alteration has proven its significance throughout history. Even in seemingly mundane tasks, such as a tailor in Frank's cleaning and pressing establishment altering garments or adjusting a pair with precision during Washington, D. C. 's wartime era captured by Gordon Parks, we witness how small alterations can make significant differences. The concept extends beyond human endeavors; even nature itself showcases alteration's impact. Cowper Phipps Coles' engraving reminds us that innovation alters not only our lives but also entire industries. The Great Western Railway lithograph demonstrates how transportation systems have been altered over time to connect people across vast distances. In times of conflict and war, alteration takes on a crucial role for survival. An 81mm mortarman adjusts sights during a fire mission while a U. S Army Specialist ensures his gunner's safety harness is perfectly set before embarking on patrol in Afghanistan. A soldier changing the barrel of an M2. 50 caliber machine gun exemplifies adaptability under pressure. Not limited to warfare alone, alteration plays an integral part in various professions. An airman meticulously adjusts the eyespan on night vision goggles for enhanced visibility during critical missions. And let us not forget celestial bodies; Saturn mesmerizes with its ever-altering appearance from different angles as depicted in diagrams showcasing its orbit and captivating rings. Ultimately, altering embodies resilience and flexibility - it empowers individuals and societies alike to navigate through challenges successfully. Whether it be adapting strategies against disruption or modifying personal perspectives towards growth, embracing alteration allows us to unlock our true potential amidst an ever-changing world.