Pains Collection

Author Sue Townsend - 1
Sue Townsend, 1946-2014. Writer - author of Adrian Mole books. First published The Times Date: 1988

Le miracle des pains et des poissons (engraving)
3625656 Le miracle des pains et des poissons (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le miracle des pains et des poissons)

Advertisement, Ellimans Royal Embrocation (engraving)
1036777 Advertisement, Ellimans Royal Embrocation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ellimans Royal Embrocation)

Pleasures and Pains of Golf (engraving)
1602771 Pleasures and Pains of Golf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pleasures and Pains of Golf)

Advert, Pains Fireworks. 1927

Advertisement (engraving)
1036881 Advertisement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement. Illustration for The Graphic)

He shall have little for his pains / Who makes his living by his brains (colour litho)
6000877 He shall have little for his pains / Who makes his living by his brains (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ruth gleaning, Ruth II, ver 8 (engraving)
6021716 Ruth gleaning, Ruth II, ver 8 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth gleaning, Ruth II, ver 8)

Desolation of Job, Job III, ver 25 (engraving)
6021694 Desolation of Job, Job III, ver 25 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Desolation of Job, Job III, ver 25)

Aches and Pains, Diagrams indicating the Parts of the Human Body where Natures Warnings are First Experiened
5998413 Aches and Pains, Diagrams indicating the Parts of the Human Body where Natures Warnings are First Experiened (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving)
1042446 Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation)

Cushmans Menthol Inhaler (chromolitho)
3656992 Cushmans Menthol Inhaler (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cushmans Menthol Inhaler)

Pains Fireworks
The lid of a box of Pains Fireworks. Date: circa 1920s

Author Sue Townsend - 2
Sue Townsend, 1946-2014. Writer - author of Adrian Mole books. First published The Times Date: 1988

Launching Draughts by Heath Robinson
Another genius German tactic, depicted by Heath Robinson. Here, the Germans are blowing with the intention of starting an awful chill in the British trenches

Freshly baked pains au chocolat outside French patisserie, JJ Lenoir, in Valbonne, south of France. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

The Dhamma Shan Kyank Pya; The Rock Shown Is A Piece Of Gneiss, And The Story Goes That The Nat Thamie, Or The Daughters Of The Spirits Of The Woods

Prague. St. Vitus Cathedral. The Golden Gate. Mosaic of the
Czech Republic. Prague. St. Vitus Cathedral. The Golden Gate. The Mosaic of the Last Judgement (1372), by Niccoletto Semitecolo, Italian painter of the early-Renaissance. 14th century. Castle complex

Come along Daddy, drink it up. Miss. Jane Bull offers her father a steaming mug labelled Votes for Women, adding, You don t know how much good it may do those rheumatic pains of yours

Hampstead Heath
The Pleasures and Pains of Hampstead Heath Date: 1882

THE DHAMMA SHAN KYANK PYA; The rock shown is a piece of gneiss, and the story goes that the Nat thamie, or the daughters of the spirits of the woods

Throat pain. Conceptual computer artwork of a man with a sore throat (represented by the red area). A sore throat can be caused by bacterial or viral infections

Chest pain
MODEL RELEASED. Chest pain. Elderly woman clutching her painful chest

Chest pains. Computer artwork of a naked man with chest pains. His hands are over his heart, which is shown in red. He could be suffering a heart attack or angina

Pelvic pain, conceptual artwork
Pelvic pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red area) in pelvis. The bones (white) of the lower legs

The Kaiser receiving reports of German troops
A photograph showing Kaiser Wilhelm II receiving reports from his generals about the disposition of the German troops during the Second Battle of Ypres

Pains Hill / Surrey / 1750
Pains Hill, Surrey: a scene in the gardens

Sacrificial Bread
Showbread (or shewbread), in French Pains de Proposition, is brought weekly to the Temple as a sacrifice to God. If he doesn t eat it within a week, the priests consume it

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"Pains: A Journey through the Depths of Human Experience" In this captivating collection, author Sue Townsend takes us on a profound exploration of the multifaceted nature of pains. From ancient legends to modern-day advertisements, each hint offers a unique perspective on the universal human experience. We begin our journey with "A Hydropathic Legend, " an engraving that transports us to a time when water was believed to hold healing powers. As we delve deeper into the abyss, Dante Alighieri's haunting fresco from "The Divine Comedy" reminds us of the torments endured in Hell. Leaping forward, we encounter an intriguing engraving titled "Le miracle des pains et des poissons. " This depiction hints at both physical and spiritual sustenance found amidst scarcity and despair. Meanwhile, Ellimans Royal Embrocation advertisement reveals society's relentless pursuit for relief from bodily afflictions. As we navigate further along this path, we stumble upon an enchanting engraving titled "Pleasures and Pains of Golf. " It serves as a metaphorical reminder that even leisure activities can bring about their own set of agonies. And then there is Pains Fireworks advert which ignites not only visual delight but also sparks within us contemplations about life's fleeting joys. Intriguingly juxtaposed with these images is another advertisement proclaiming: "He shall have little for his pains / Who makes his living by his brains. " This colorful lithograph urges reflection upon the struggles faced by those who rely solely on intellectual pursuits for survival. Moving towards biblical references, Ruth gleaning in her search for sustenance (Ruth II) and Job enduring unimaginable desolation (Job III) remind us that pain often accompanies resilience and faithfulness. These engravings offer glimpses into humanity's unwavering spirit even in times of great suffering. Finally, our journey concludes with diagrams illustrating where nature first warns us through "Aches and Pains.