Concealed Collection

Dance at Bougival Date: 1883

A robot to open an exhibition: the new mechanical man
Photograph and sketches of an aluminium man, the first British robot invented by Captain Richards and Mr. A.H. Refell. The machine could rise, bow and make a speech

Press photographer with hidden camera in his hat
A rather shifty looking press photographer cunningly conceals a camera behind his hat with the lens poking through a convenient hole. Date: 1914

Bren Gunner, 7th Gurkha Rifles, Burma, 1944 (c)
Photograph: A well-concealed Bren Gunner of the 7th Gurkha Rifles amongst the thick foliage of the Burmese jungle, 1944 (c)

County Hall / Boadicea
County Hall, with the Boadicea monument (concealed by a tree) Date: 20th century

Townshend Esp Test
Testing a hypnotised subject for ESP : the hypnotiser holds up a card, concealed from his subject who tries to name it. Townshend found mesmerism enhanced psi ability

William Tyndale of Tindale (c1494-1536), English translator of the Bible. Copies of Tyndale's vernacular Bible
530221 William Tyndale of Tindale (c1494-1536), English translator of the Bible. Copies of Tyndale's vernacular Bible brought into England concealed in bales of various goods

'Une Lache Perfidie; Le Guet-Apens, 1914. Creator: Lucien Jonas
'Une Lache Perfidie; Le Guet-Apens, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

La Campagne Macedonienne; Sur le front de la 11e armee Serbe; un poste d'observation... 1916
La Campagne Macedonienne; Sur le front de la 11e armee Serbe; un poste d'observation devant le mont Vetrenik. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

American singer Cher and Gene Simmons, bass guitarist with rock group Kiss, Arrivals, London Heathrow Airport, Wednesday 12th April 1978

The mystery ship, HMS Suffolk Coast. The hatches opened, disclosing the useful little weapon always in constant readiness to give the U-boat pirate a warmer reception than either he anticipated or

Harolds oath of fealty to Duke William of Normandy
Allegedly after being shipwrecked on the French coast in 1064 (a date highly disputed amongst historians), The Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sources

WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy Radio
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a lady wearing a pink dress, standing on the deck of a Q-ship

Village Street in Flanders
An etching of a village street in Flanders, in north Belgium, the buildings are partly concealed by some girthy trees. Date: circa 1915

Torquay, August 1917
An oil painting of the seaside resort town of Torquay, in Devon, Southwest England. The buildings are concealed by some larger trees, leaving a distant view of the countryside hills. Date: circa 1918

The Barn
A charcoal drawing showing a view of a bark, with a flock of chickens spread outside, from the concealed view of hanging tree branches. Date: circa 1921

PLEADING WOMAN/LOST CAT
A woman pleads with a butcher to tell her where her pet cat might have got to; several dead cats are concealed behind him Animal pets stealing stolen Date: 1870

Customs and costumes of the eastern countries and differing states of dress - women going to bathe
XIR391475 Customs and costumes of the eastern countries and differing states of dress - women going to bathe, 1513 (colour engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Le Cas de Conscience (oil on canvas)
5977285 Le Cas de Conscience (oil on canvas) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); 41.3x32.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The subject is taken from one of the Fables of Jean de La Fontaine)

Unearthing concealed troops, January 1871 (engraving)
958895 Unearthing concealed troops, January 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unearthing concealed troops, January 1871)

Harolds Oath of Fidelity to William, Sworn over the Concealed Relics of the Saints
LLM456964 Harolds Oath of Fidelity to William, Sworn over the Concealed Relics of the Saints by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harolds Oath of Fidelity to William)

A Walking-stick Camera (litho)
KDC379792 A Walking-stick Camera (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: ingenious invention of a hollow walking stick with band of sensitised celluloid inside)

An ingenious poacher (colour litho)
2807681 An ingenious poacher (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An ingenious poacher)

Layout of a typical air-conditioning system (litho)
6009428 Layout of a typical air-conditioning system (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Layout of a typical air-conditioning system)

Summerhouse, Cote de Grace, Honfleur, France
Summerhouse at Cote de Grace, Honfleur, in which King Louis Philippe and Queen Marie-Amelie were concealed in March 1848. 1840s

German 38cm rail mounted gun (b / w photo)
STC406164 German 38cm rail mounted gun (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: as groups of trees as natural camouflage from aerial view were often)

Fire, cough, love, and money, are not long concealed (engraving)
3631195 Fire, cough, love, and money, are not long concealed (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire, cough, love, and money, are not long concealed)

Police searching debris after bomb explosion, London
Police searching debris after bombs concealed in mailbags exploded at Euston Station, London, 6 February 1940. 1940

The Disappearing Lady Trick, how it is Done (engraving)
3627723 The Disappearing Lady Trick, how it is Done (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disappearing Lady Trick, how it is Done)

The secret hiding place: within an ace of capture (litho)
3637872 The secret hiding place: within an ace of capture (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The secret hiding place)

Queen of James II. concealed at Gravesend (engraving)
654511 Queen of James II. concealed at Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen of James II. concealed at Gravesend)

Idda of Tokenburg (engraving)
820636 Idda of Tokenburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Idda of Tokenburg.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Heir of Linne finding the concealed chests (engraving)
3634733 The Heir of Linne finding the concealed chests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heir of Linne finding the concealed chests)

How Sir Launcelot was shot by a gentlewoman hunting, illustration from
STC398632 How Sir Launcelot was shot by a gentlewoman hunting, illustration from The romance of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table by Alfred W

The Production of Verdis "Falstaff"at Milan, Falstaff concealed in the Buck-Basket in Fords House (engraving)
1038706 The Production of Verdis " Falstaff" at Milan, Falstaff concealed in the Buck-Basket in Fords House (engraving) by Tito

Ms Fr 2810 f. 200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
1742055 Ms Fr 2810 f.200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

Near Delhi, Tomb of the Emperor Humayon, where the Two Sons and Grandson of the King of Delhi were concealed (engraving)
1609237 Near Delhi, Tomb of the Emperor Humayon, where the Two Sons and Grandson of the King of Delhi were concealed (engraving) by English School

Charles II Concealed in the "Royal Oak, "while his pursuers passed under him (1651) (engraving)
1090857 Charles II Concealed in the " Royal Oak, " while his pursuers passed under him (1651) (engraving) by American School

The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau (engraving)
1096861 The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau)

Natives of the New World watching the newly arrived Spaniards (chromolitho)
979627 Natives of the New World watching the newly arrived Spaniards (chromolitho) by Melrose, Andrew (1826-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queen of James II Concealed at Gravesend, 1688 (engraving)
671164 The Queen of James II Concealed at Gravesend, 1688 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of James II Concealed at Gravesend, 1688)

Ingenious camouflage used to conceal lines of communication
STC466135 Ingenious camouflage used to conceal lines of communication and gun emplacements from Hun aviators (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Spanish Beauty, 1884 (w / c on paper)
CH136632 A Spanish Beauty, 1884 (w/c on paper) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); 24.2x28.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

A Phyllis of the Sierras, by Bret Harte (engraving)
1591646 A Phyllis of the Sierras, by Bret Harte (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Phyllis of the Sierras, by Bret Harte)

Treasure seeking in the Haunts of the Old Buccaneers, West Indies (engraving)
1060691 Treasure seeking in the Haunts of the Old Buccaneers, West Indies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Operation Desert Shield, US Military forcesin the Middle East, August 1990

Rod Stewart European Tour 1976, Forest National Arena, aka Vorst Nationaal, Brussels, Belgium, Thursday 11th November 1976. Our picture shows... Rod Stewart performing on stage

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"Concealed: Unveiling the Enigmatic World" Step into a world wonders as a robot opens an exhibition, introducing the new mechanical man that will leave you in awe. Marvel at the Dance at Bougival from 1883, where hidden emotions come to life through graceful movements. County Hall stands tall, guarded by Boadicea's statue, concealing tales of ancient power and resilience. Explore the Townshend Esp Test, where secrets are revealed through mind-bending experiments that challenge your perception. Travel back to Burma in 1944 with Bren Gunner from the 7th Gurkha Rifles - witness their concealed bravery amidst war-torn landscapes. Discover the clandestine operations of WW2 Q-Ships and Royal Navy Radio that played pivotal roles behind enemy lines. Stroll down Village Street in Flanders and uncover stories etched within its walls - tales of love, loss, and resilience concealed beneath its charming facade. Transport yourself to Torquay in August 1917; let whispers of history guide you through its hidden treasures. Enter The Barn - a sanctuary shrouded in mystery where untold secrets await those who dare to venture inside. Witness a Pleading Woman searching for her lost cat; unravel this enigma as you become part of her quest for answers. In an unexpected encounter captured on film, American singer Cher meets Gene Simmons from rock group Kiss - two iconic figures concealing their true selves behind elaborate personas. Look up at Clouds above us; they hold mysteries yet to be unraveled by curious minds. Join us on this journey into the realm of "Concealed, " where hints lie waiting to be discovered – revealing stories that have been kept under wraps for far too long.