Crys Collection

Snowy Owl, Arctic Owl, Great White Owl, Harfang (Bubo scandiacus) (Nyctea scandiaca), calling

Buy a cage for your fine singing bird (coloured engraving)
558395 Buy a cage for your fine singing bird (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buy a cage for your fine singing bird)

Watercresses (coloured engraving)
558368 Watercresses (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watercresses. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Bow pots (coloured engraving)
558398 Bow pots (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bow pots. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Sweep (coloured engraving)
558392 Sweep (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweep. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Pots and kettles to mend. Bellow to mend (coloured engraving)
558380 Pots and kettles to mend. Bellow to mend (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pots and kettles to mend. Bellow to mend)

New mackerel (coloured engraving)
558377 New mackerel (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New mackerel. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Buy a lace off the poor blind mind (coloured engraving)
558386 Buy a lace off the poor blind mind (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buy a lace off the poor blind mind)

Rhubarb (coloured engraving)
558383 Rhubarb (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rhubarb. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Umbrellas to mend (coloured engraving)
558365 Umbrellas to mend (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Umbrellas to mend. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Wild duck, rabbit and fowl (coloured engraving)
558371 Wild duck, rabbit and fowl (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild duck, rabbit and fowl)

Buy a broom (coloured engraving)
558389 Buy a broom (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buy a broom. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Chandelier at the Great Exhibition 1851
This ornate chandelier, by R Winfield of the Cambridge Street Works, Birmingham, is exhibited at the Crystal Palace, the Great Exhibition. Date: 1851

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo), calling

Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica), young begging for food in nest under eave, Taiwan, Asia

Egyptian Court at Crys P
Visitors from the East are among the sightseers in the EGYPTIAN COURT - it would be nice to know what they think of it !

Crys Palace Transept
The central transept, looking north

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"Crys: The Majestic Snowy Owl of the Arctic" In the vast expanse of the Arctic, a magnificent creature soars through the icy winds. Meet Crys, also known as the Snowy Owl or Harfang (Bubo scandiacus). With its striking white plumage and piercing yellow eyes, this great white owl captivates all who lay eyes upon it. Crys is not just an ordinary bird; it possesses a unique talent for calling that echoes across the frozen tundra. Its melodic cries resonate with both beauty and mystery, enchanting those fortunate enough to hear them. As we admire this splendid creature, let us not forget our responsibility towards nature's creations. "Buy a cage for your fine singing bird, " suggests a colored engraving from days gone by. It reminds us to appreciate these remarkable beings while ensuring their protection in their natural habitats. The snowy landscape surrounding Crys is teeming with life and resources. Colorful engravings depict watercresses flourishing in pristine streams and bow pots brimming with vibrant flowers. Yet even amidst such abundance, there are reminders of human needs - "Sweep" shows brooms ready for sale alongside pots and kettles waiting to be mended. Nature's bounty extends beyond household necessities; it includes sustenance too. A vividly illustrated colored engraving showcases new mackerel glistening under sunlight – tempting fare for any seafood lover. Meanwhile, another engraving urges compassion by encouraging people to "buy lace off the poor blind mind. " Let us remember that kindness can bring light into someone else's darkness. Rhubarb springs forth in yet another colorful depiction – a reminder of nature's healing powers. And among these diverse scenes emerges an unexpected sight: umbrellas awaiting repair. Even amidst frigid conditions, practicality prevails as individuals strive to mend what they own rather than replace it entirely.