Centred Collection

Gorse in Bloom
Etching showing gorse in bloom, a yellow shrub of the pea family. They cover a landscape, centred by five tall trees with a silhouetteed form. Date: circa 1930

Bermondsey Abbey
View of Bermondsey Abbey in 1790. It was an English Benedictine monastery. Most widely known as an 11th-century foundation, it had a precursor mentioned in the early eighth century

1930s Poor housing at Blaina, Monmouthshire
A woman and her small child stand outside a single-storey cottage at Blaina in South Wales. Industry in the area was centred on coal-mining and the local tinplate works and suffered great poverty

Lunar Corona (Arctic)
Lunar halo observed by Arctic explorers - a cross-like effect centred on the Moon, with a surrounding ring

USA - Wall Street. New York - Wall Street. New York. Wall Street is the financial district of New York City, named after and centred on the eight-block-long street running from Broadway to South

Advert for the Lido, Venice, 1927 - la plage du soleil et des pyjamas - centred on the Excelsior Hotel 1927

The Queen
Black and white. A procession centred around a horsedrawn carriage; in the background is a building with balconies wreathed with fabric, full of people

The Mayor of Middle Wallop not appreciating Shakespeare
The sublime ignorance of the Mayor of Middle Wallop. The Mayor of Middle Wallop (who is interested in the decoration of the new theatre in M.W.) - " Oos that Gentleman you re painting

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. In 1543 he published De revolutionibus orbium coelestium in which he put forward proof of a Heliocentric (sun- centred) universe

Space-centred cubic crystal structure. Computer artwork of a space-centred cubic crystal lattice, a common arrangement of atoms in solids

Young lady in green afternoon dress by Molyneux
Young lady wearing a green crepe afternoon tubular dress with velvet belt, embroidered silver sequins and a centred stem flower motif, by Molyneux. 1924

1930s slum dwelling at Blaina, Monmouthshire

Geocentric system of Fracastronius
Fracastronius cosmology. Diagram showing the layout of the universe as propounded by Giovanni Fracastronius (1478-1553), the Italian scholar. This is a staunchly geocentric universe

Geocentric solar system of Clavius
Clavius cosmology. Diagram showing the layout of the universe as propounded by Christopher Clavius (1538-1612), the German astronomer. This is a staunchly geocentric universe

Geocentric cosmology. Woodcut illustration depicting the Solar System. At the centre is the Earth. Orbiting this, at increasing distances, are the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars

Maggy Rouff Spring Fashion Show, 1948
Madame Maggy Besancaon de Wagner adjusting the necklace on one of her models, 1948. In 1947 Christian Dior created a sensational collection labelled the New Look

Christian Diors Spring Fashion Show, 1948
Christian Berard, the Surrealist painter, seated on the floor, gazing at passing gowns during Christian Diors Spring Fashion show, 1948

Scandinavian Festival
A Scandinavian Midsummer festival, centred around a large cross with floral wreaths on it, with girls wearing garlands sitting around guitarist

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"Centred: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into a world where beauty blossoms, as the gorse in bloom captivates your senses. Wander through the historic Bermondsey Abbey, where echoes of the past whisper tales of forgotten glory. Travel across continents to Wall Street, New York, where power and ambition converge in a symphony of skyscrapers. Admire an enchanting advert for the Lido in Venice from 1927, inviting you to indulge in a paradise by the water's edge. Amidst it all stands The Queen herself, radiating grace and poise that remains centred amidst chaos. Witness the harsh reality of 1930s poor housing at Blaina, Monmouthshire - a stark reminder that even amidst progress, inequality persists. Marvel at nature's celestial artistry with the mesmerizing lunar corona captured within Arctic skies. Chuckle as The Mayor of Middle Wallop fails to appreciate Shakespeare's timeless words - reminding us that not everyone can grasp true genius. Celebrate Nicolas Copernicus' groundbreaking discoveries as this Polish astronomer revolutionizes our understanding of our place in the universe with his publication "De revolutionibus. " Delve into science's intricate wonders with space-centred cubic crystal structures - marvels hidden beneath Earth's surface yet holding secrets untold. In contrast to scientific marvels lies elegance personified - behold a young lady adorned in Molyneux's green afternoon dress; her style effortlessly centred amidst changing trends. Return once more to Blaina, Monmouthshire during the 1930s; witness slum dwellings that stand as testaments to resilience amid adversity – their spirit unbroken despite challenging circumstances. Through these diverse glimpses into different worlds and eras emerges one common thread – being centred is an art we must master. Whether it be finding balance amidst chaos or discovering our place within vast cosmic realms; only by staying they are we navigate the ever-changing tides of life.