Hideout Collection
"Hidden Histories: Unveiling the Secrets of Hideouts" Step into a world where secrets were whispered and plans were hatched
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"Hidden Histories: Unveiling the Secrets of Hideouts" Step into a world where secrets were whispered and plans were hatched, as we explore the intriguing concept of hideouts. From scolded bakers to political retreats, these hidden spaces have witnessed tales that shaped history. In an Alfred Hitchcock-like scene, poor Alfred finds himself in hot water for burning the cakes in a color litho depiction. But little did he know that his mishap pales in comparison to the Republicans' secret retreat in 1937 - a hideout where strategies were devised behind closed doors. Travel back further to Cato Street in 1820, where conspirators met clandestinely within a hayloft. Lithographs and engravings capture both their meeting place and an interior view of this covert space. The infamous plot led by Thistlewood and his 24 comrades is immortalized forever on paper. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic during the American Civil War, black troops from the Union Army stood guard on picket duty in Virginia. A poignant black-and-white photograph transports us to their hidden posts, reminding us of their bravery amidst turmoil. From rebellions against slavery comes Nat Turner's story - depicted through a colored engraving from 1863. He stands alongside fellow insurgent slaves during their courageous rebellion of 1831; their hideout became a sanctuary for resistance against oppression. But not all they are shrouded with darkness; some offer solace or adventure. In David Hume's illustration "Alfred in the House of Neatherd, " we glimpse into an idyllic refuge filled with warmth and companionship. And let's not forget about smugglers. An oil painting from c. 1867 takes us on a thrilling chase as authorities search high and low for those elusive lawbreakers who sought shelter within secret caves along treacherous coastlines.