Shell Collection (page 19)

New Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00324
New Street, Coventry. A young girl standing on the pavement outside the front door of 13 New Street. The window beside the doorway appears to be boarded, probably as a result of bomb damage

St Johns Bablake, 1941 a42_00321
St John the Baptists Church, Fleet Street, Bablake, Coventry. St John the Baptists Church viewed from the south east showing windows boarded as a result of bomb damage

Gosford Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00330
35 - 36 Gosford Street, Coventry. The exterior of 35 and 36 Gosford Street. The building appears to show evidence of bomb damage

Christ Church Coventry 1941 a42_00288
Christ Church, New Union Street, Coventry. A view looking north west across the nave and north aisle in Christ Church, showing the results of bomb damage

Christ Church Coventry 1941 a42_00285
Christ Church, New Union Street, Coventry. A view looking east along the nave of Christ Church showing the results of bomb damage

St Johns Bablake, 1941 a42_00320
St John the Baptists Church, Fleet Street, Bablake, Coventry. The east end of St John the Baptists Church viewed from Corporation Street showing windows boarded as a result of bomb damage

St Johns Bablake, 1941 a42_00318
St John the Baptists Church, Fleet Street, Bablake, Coventry. The west end of St John the Baptists Church viewed from the north west showing windows boarded as a result of bomb damage

Chapel House Deritend, 1941 a42_00470
Chapel House, Chapel House Street, Deritend, Digbeth, Birmingham. The exterior of Chapel House showing broken windows, probably a result of bomb damage

Horsefair Birmingham, 1941 a42_00441
Colonial Buildings, 7 Horsefair, Ladywood, Birmingham. The premises of the Birmingham Tube and Fittings Company Limited on the corner of Horsefair and Windmill Street

Paua shell detail polished - Germany, Photo studio

Giant scallop shell - New Zealand, North Island, Northland, Far North, Karikari Peninsula, Puheke

Mollusc on fish market - Italy, Sicily, Catania, Catania, fish market

A beach stall selling sea shells at Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu, India

Cuban tree snail ( Polymita sulphurosa) collected near Moa, Cuba, Endangered

Fossils of sea shells are seen in the rocks on a cliff top outside Gharb, on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Cars were burnt in the Thomas Fire during a winter rain storm in Ventura, California, U.S. January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Monica Almeida

A woman looks for shells ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, U.S. September 13, 2018. REUTERS/Randall Hill TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Turtles are seen at a National Forest and Wildlife Service (SERFOR) shelter after Peruvian authorities rescue them from illegal possession, in Lima, Peru February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

The burned out shell of a car is seen following a serious blaze which destroyed hundreds of cars in a multi-storey car park in Liverpool, Britain, January 1, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Damaged cars and buildings are seen in the besieged town of Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria February 25, 2018. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh

Several cars are seen, after they were torched in the early hours of the morning, in Hamburg-Eimsbuettel, Germany, January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

Bullets for a 9mm handgun are pictured at a shooting range in Istanbul
Empty bullet cartridges are pictured at a shooting range in in Istanbul, Turkey, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

Shells frozen in ice are seen at the frozen part of the Wadden Sea near the island of Schiermonnikoog, the Netherlands, February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Cris Toala Olivares

A snail sits on oranges, after the first rain in Jizeen, southern Lebanon November 1, 2016. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

An Olive Ridley turtle hatchling crawls towards the ocean at a beach in Same, Ecuador, September 2, 2019. Picture taken September 2, 2019. REUTERS/Daniel Tapia

An open mussel shell in the west of Norway, July 31, 2018. Picture taken July 31, 2018. To match Special Report OCEANS-TIDE/FUTURE REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

An Aldabra giant tortoise looks at visitors at the La Vanille Nature Park in Riviere des Anguilles, Mauritius, August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Decoration pieces made of ocean shells with painted alphabets, to attract visitors, put up for sale along Clifton beach, Karachi, Pakistan October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

A sea turtle is seen in the Dalyan river near Iztuzu Beach near Dalyan in Mugla province, Turkey August 12, 2019. Picture taken August 12, 2019. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

USA, North Carolina, Winston-Salem, old shell-shaped gas stationfrom the 1920s

Noisette Oysters, Jersey, Channel Islands

England, Cornwall, St. Mawes, Historical Petrol Pump
England, Cornwall, St.Mawes, Historical Petrol Pump

England, Kent, Margate, Margate Beach, Margate Shell Grotto

Abalone, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Fish at local Tsukiji fish market, Tokyo, Japan

Casa de las Conchas, Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain

Spain, Castiglia e Leon (Castilla y Leon), Santa Catalina de Somoza, , Way of St. James

Remains of the ammonites on the ledges in Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, UK

Seashell Abalone

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Three young oyster shuckers at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

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"Discovering the Beauty: A Journey Through Shells" Embark on a captivating journey through time and space as we explore the diverse world of shells. From the haunting echoes of war to serene pilgrimages, from stunning seashores to intricate fossils, these shells hold stories that transcend generations. In "Attack of the Ulster Division, " James Prinsep Beadle captures a moment frozen in history, where brave soldiers faced their fears amidst exploding shells on 1 July 1916. The intensity and sacrifice are etched into each shell's surface. El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela takes us on a spiritual expedition where countless footsteps have left an indelible mark. Amongst worn-out shoes lie delicate seashells, symbolizing guidance and protection for weary travelers seeking solace in their pilgrimage. Rex Whistler's masterpiece "The Vale of Aylesbury" transports us to idyllic landscapes adorned with vibrant shells scattered along sandy shores. Each shell whispers tales of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered by curious wanderers. Sanibel Island in Florida unveils its mesmerizing collection of seashells, glistening under the sun's warm embrace. Here, nature showcases its artistic prowess through intricate patterns and colors adorning each unique shell—a testament to life's infinite creativity. Witness British Guns dashing through a French town during wartime—an image that encapsulates both destruction and resilience. Amidst chaos, fragments of shells serve as reminders that even in darkness, hope can emerge like shards reflecting light. Travel back millions of years with fossil ammonites from Madagascar—Desmoceras spp. —a glimpse into prehistoric times when these ancient creatures roamed our planet’s oceans. Under UV light, these petrified remains come alive with phosphorescent hues—a vivid reminder of Earth’s ever-changing tapestry. A Lambretta Innocenti scooter parked gracefully in Morbegno's old alley, Valtellina, evokes a sense of nostalgia and simplicity.