Prompted Collection

RMS Lusitania - propaganda medal, leaflet and other items
RMS Lusitania - Carlton ware model 6.5 inches, together with German propaganda medal, leaflet, and other items. The bronze German Lusitania medal was designed by Karl Goetz

Prowse Point St Yvon Christmas Memorial Area with footballs
Prompted by the 100th Anniversaries of the battles of WW1, much interest in the Truces that took place beteen the enemies at Christmas 1914, particulary in this area

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

The Autobiography of a Chicken (engraving)
1062561 The Autobiography of a Chicken (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Autobiography of a Chicken)

Reverse of medal commemorating the brilliant comet of November 1618. The message says that God sent us the starry comet as a warning to us to lead better lives

Obverse of medal commemorating the brilliant comet of November 1618. This comet prompted many pamphlets, including Galileo Galileis (1564-1642) polemical masterpiece Il Saggiatore (The Assayer)

Georgy Flyorov, Soviet nuclear physicist
Georgy Nikolayevich Flyorov (1913-1990), Soviet nuclear physicist. In 1942, Flyorovs letters to Stalin helped start the Soviet atomic bomb project

Barry Delivers Prologue
ANN SPRANGER BARRY delivers the Prologue to John Hones highly successful Douglas which prompted a Scottish theatregoer to cry out Waurs your Willy Shakespeare noo ?

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"Discover the intriguing connections between history's most fascinating figures and unexpected events in this eclectic collection of artifacts. Georgy Flyorov, a Soviet nuclear physicist, may have shaped our modern world with his groundbreaking research, but did you know he was also inspired by celestial phenomena? This obverse of a medieval medal commemorates the brilliant comet of November 1618, which captured Flyorov's imagination and possibly influenced his scientific pursuits. Meanwhile, the RMS Lusitania's tragic sinking in 1915 was not just a maritime disaster, but also a propaganda tool. This leaflet, along with a propaganda medal, were created to sway public opinion against Germany. At Prowse Point St. Yvon Christmas Memorial Area, footballs and other items serve as a reminder of the joy and unity the holiday brings. The engravings of "The Adventures of Nicholas" and "The Autobiography of a Chicken" add whimsy to the scene. Frederick Douglass's 1855 Daguerreotype is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of a man who fought for freedom and equality. His image, like the comet, left an indelible mark on history. The reverse of the comet medal bears a cryptic message, while its obverse celebrates the celestial event that captivated Flyorov and countless others. As we ponder these artifacts, we're reminded of the unexpected ways history intertwines and inspires us." [Barry Delivers Prologue] - a reference to a line from the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot.