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"Shelter: A Tapestry of Resilience and Refuge" In the annals of history, moments etched in time reveal the profound significance of shelter

Background imageShelter Collection: A Family of Kurdish Nomads, from Voyage en Perse by Gaspard Drouville

A Family of Kurdish Nomads, from Voyage en Perse by Gaspard Drouville
TRV228968 A Family of Kurdish Nomads, from Voyage en Perse by Gaspard Drouville, published 1825 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eTravellers Club; French

Background imageShelter Collection: Persian Sufis, early 19th century (engraving)

Persian Sufis, early 19th century (engraving)
CHT223755 Persian Sufis, early 19th century (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageShelter Collection: Plan of the Gardens of the Emperor of Peking, from

Plan of the Gardens of the Emperor of Peking, from
STC172974 Plan of the Gardens of the Emperor of Peking, from Jardins Anglo-Chinois a la Mode, by George Louis le Rouge, published c.1776-78 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageShelter Collection: Modern Grotto, from Grotesque Architecture or Rural Amusement

Modern Grotto, from Grotesque Architecture or Rural Amusement
STC171982 Modern Grotto, from Grotesque Architecture or Rural Amusement, by William Wrighte, published 1767 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imageShelter Collection: Native Hut (or Wigwam) of Adventure Bay, Van Diemans Land, 1792 (w / c)

Native Hut (or Wigwam) of Adventure Bay, Van Diemans Land, 1792 (w / c)
NSW71453 Native Hut (or Wigwam) of Adventure Bay, Van Diemans Land, 1792 (w/c) by Tobin, Captain George (1768-1838); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

Background imageShelter Collection: The Milk Grotto (b / w photo)

The Milk Grotto (b / w photo)
5993884 The Milk Grotto (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milk Grotto)

Background imageShelter Collection: The Shadow of a Rock (oil on canvas)

The Shadow of a Rock (oil on canvas)
1197501 The Shadow of a Rock (oil on canvas) by Webbe or Webb, William J. (1831-1904); 121.9x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Webbe)

Background imageShelter Collection: The Little Brown House, Passy, c. 1928 (oil on canvas-board)

The Little Brown House, Passy, c. 1928 (oil on canvas-board)
657402 The Little Brown House, Passy, c.1928 (oil on canvas-board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Brown House, Passy. Christopher Wood (1901-1930)

Background imageShelter Collection: Manila and its Environs: A Foodstall on a Street (watercolour with bodycolour)

Manila and its Environs: A Foodstall on a Street (watercolour with bodycolour)
1767249 Manila and its Environs: A Foodstall on a Street (watercolour with bodycolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); 34.3x29.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs)

Background imageShelter Collection: Labour Exchange, Whitechapel Road, London, 1890 (b / w photo)

Labour Exchange, Whitechapel Road, London, 1890 (b / w photo)
5999341 Labour Exchange, Whitechapel Road, London, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labour Exchange, Whitechapel Road, London, 1890)

Background imageShelter Collection: Mountainous Landscape with Saint Jerome, 1592 (oil on copper on panel)

Mountainous Landscape with Saint Jerome, 1592 (oil on copper on panel)
5672049 Mountainous Landscape with Saint Jerome, 1592 (oil on copper on panel) by Brill or Bril, Paul (1554-1626); 25.7x32.8 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Background imageShelter Collection: F. 42 Summer and Winter Habitations in Kamschatka, c. 1783-84 (w / c)

F. 42 Summer and Winter Habitations in Kamschatka, c. 1783-84 (w / c)
5671445 F.42 Summer and Winter Habitations in Kamschatka, c.1783-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Background imageShelter Collection: F. 41 A View of the Town and Harbour of St. Peter and St. Paul in Kamtschatka, c

F. 41 A View of the Town and Harbour of St. Peter and St. Paul in Kamtschatka, c
5671442 F.41 A View of the Town and Harbour of St. Peter and St. Paul in Kamtschatka, c.1783-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Background imageShelter Collection: F. 39 A View of Karakakooa, in Owyhee, c. 1783-84 (w / c)

F. 39 A View of Karakakooa, in Owyhee, c. 1783-84 (w / c)
5671436 F.39 A View of Karakakooa, in Owyhee, c.1783-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Background imageShelter Collection: A cabmens shelter, London

A cabmens shelter, London. 1884

Background imageShelter Collection: Civilians filling sandbags for air raid shelters 1939

Civilians filling sandbags for air raid shelters 1939
Civilians, including females in bikini tops and a man in a suit, working together to fill sandbags for use in the construction of public air raid shelters. September 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: Construction of sandbag air raid shelter, September 1939

Construction of sandbag air raid shelter, September 1939
Construction of a large public air raid shelter from sandbags in North London, shortly after the outbreak of war. September 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: Two men building an Anderson shelter, September 1939

Two men building an Anderson shelter, September 1939
Two men building an Anderson shelter outside a lodge-keepers house in St. James s, London, just after the outbreak of the war. Date: 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: April, by Minnie Asprey

April, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Background imageShelter Collection: The Seven Works of Mercy: Sheltering the Traveller, 1504 (oil on panel)

The Seven Works of Mercy: Sheltering the Traveller, 1504 (oil on panel)
5043042 The Seven Works of Mercy: Sheltering the Traveller, 1504 (oil on panel) by Master of Alkmaar, (fl.1490-1510); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageShelter Collection: Country Lane with Gypsies (oil on canvas)

Country Lane with Gypsies (oil on canvas)
MAI352868 Country Lane with Gypsies (oil on canvas) by Cooper, Thomas Sidney (1803-1902); 65x85 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageShelter Collection: Dragoons of the 51 Regiment sheltering in a demolished fansa

Dragoons of the 51 Regiment sheltering in a demolished fansa
STC405542 Dragoons of the 51 Regiment sheltering in a demolished fansa, illustration from Manchuria: images from the Russo-Japanese War, edited by A. Martynoff, St

Background imageShelter Collection: Beach Huts, Westerland, Germany, pub. c. 1895 (postcard chromolithograph)

Beach Huts, Westerland, Germany, pub. c. 1895 (postcard chromolithograph)
908201 Beach Huts, Westerland, Germany, pub. c.1895 (postcard chromolithograph) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageShelter Collection: A shower in the park (colour litho)

A shower in the park (colour litho)
668583 A shower in the park (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A shower in the park. Printed by Krondheim and Co, London.); © Look and Learn

Background imageShelter Collection: A man in front of a hut for woodcutters and kuria (coal burning) in the forest

A man in front of a hut for woodcutters and kuria (coal burning) in the forest
698966 A man in front of a hut for woodcutters and kuria (coal burning) in the forest, Russian Empire, between 1905 and 1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky

Background imageShelter Collection: Shepherd with a cow and sheep in a ruin, 1693 (pen and grey ink and pencil on paper)

Shepherd with a cow and sheep in a ruin, 1693 (pen and grey ink and pencil on paper)
XKH145238 Shepherd with a cow and sheep in a ruin, 1693 (pen and grey ink and pencil on paper) by Romeyn, Willem (c.1624-94); 30.7x20.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch

Background imageShelter Collection: Robinsons Parasol, Parc de la Motte, Bourgogne, from Habitations Champetres

Robinsons Parasol, Parc de la Motte, Bourgogne, from Habitations Champetres
STC171430 Robinsons Parasol, Parc de la Motte, Bourgogne, from Habitations Champetres, engraved by Becquet Brothers, c.1855 (colour litho) by Petit

Background imageShelter Collection: Levity, the property of J. C. Cockerill Esq. with her foal Queen Elizabeth

Levity, the property of J. C. Cockerill Esq. with her foal Queen Elizabeth
BON70843 Levity, the property of J.C.Cockerill Esq. with her foal Queen Elizabeth, the property of Lord Dorchester, 1843 by Herring Snr

Background imageShelter Collection: Natives Building a Rest-House, from an article entitled

Natives Building a Rest-House, from an article entitled
KAT323422 Natives Building a Rest-House, from an article entitled To the Mountains of the Moon published in The Graphic October 27th 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageShelter Collection: Servants, from an illustrated history of the life of the monk Ippen (1239-89

Servants, from an illustrated history of the life of the monk Ippen (1239-89
CHT176830 Servants, from an illustrated history of the life of the monk Ippen (1239-89) (w/c on paper) by Japanese School, (18th century); Musee Cernuschi, Paris

Background imageShelter Collection: Life in the Backwoods (oil on canvas)

Life in the Backwoods (oil on canvas)
Ma264775 Life in the Backwoods (oil on canvas) by Ritchie, John (fl.1858-75); 82.3x106.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageShelter Collection: Cabriolet or Shelter versus Pelter (coloured engraving)

Cabriolet or Shelter versus Pelter (coloured engraving)
560264 Cabriolet or Shelter versus Pelter (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShelter Collection: Costume of a Singhalese woman in Sri Lanka

Costume of a Singhalese woman in Sri Lanka. A man sheltering from the rain under a talipot palm leaf and a seated man drinking from a vase

Background imageShelter Collection: Going for a Ride (oil on canvas)

Going for a Ride (oil on canvas)
FIN167091 Going for a Ride (oil on canvas) by Perry, Enoch Wood (1831-1915); 40.6x57.2 cm; Private Collection; David Findlay Jr Fine Art, NYC, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageShelter Collection: Roman siege engines

Roman siege engines: shelter for sappers digging a tunnel, Vineae 1, semi-circular shelter Pluteus 2, shelter Testudo with battering ram Aries 3, shelter on rolling cylinders Musculus 4

Background imageShelter Collection: Chinese chop boat

Chinese chop boat. 1842

Background imageShelter Collection: Chinese boat (sampan)

Chinese boat (sampan). Date: 1842

Background imageShelter Collection: A Common Eland resting in the entrance of his shelter amongst the rocks in

A Common Eland resting in the entrance of his shelter amongst the rocks in
3712909 A Common Eland resting in the entrance of his shelter amongst the rocks in the Eland/Antelope Paddock, London Zoo in 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageShelter Collection: Classical Subject (Venus, Cupid, and Psyche) (oil on board)

Classical Subject (Venus, Cupid, and Psyche) (oil on board)
3744008 Classical Subject (Venus, Cupid, and Psyche) (oil on board) by Frost, William Edward (1810-77); 17.8x20.3 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageShelter Collection: Gypsy Encampment (oil on canvas)

Gypsy Encampment (oil on canvas)
3744005 Gypsy Encampment (oil on canvas) by Morland, George (1763-1804); 43.8x55.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageShelter Collection: Shore Scene with Figures (oil on canvas)

Shore Scene with Figures (oil on canvas)
3743879 Shore Scene with Figures (oil on canvas) by Good, Thomas Sword (1789-1872); 22.9x30.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageShelter Collection: Distributing soup in a soup kitchen (colour litho)

Distributing soup in a soup kitchen (colour litho)
2795703 Distributing soup in a soup kitchen (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distributing soup in a soup kitchen. Les soupes populaires)

Background imageShelter Collection: Voyage Au Pays De Kong (engraving)

Voyage Au Pays De Kong (engraving)
2788923 Voyage Au Pays De Kong (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyage Au Pays De Kong. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 26 February 1893)

Background imageShelter Collection: Dining room of the Church Army shelter for the homeless in Westminster (b / w photo)

Dining room of the Church Army shelter for the homeless in Westminster (b / w photo)
3637620 Dining room of the Church Army shelter for the homeless in Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShelter Collection: Workshop of the Morning Post Embankment home for Londons homeless (b / w photo)

Workshop of the Morning Post Embankment home for Londons homeless (b / w photo)
3637619 Workshop of the Morning Post Embankment home for Londons homeless (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShelter Collection: Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road, Southwark (b / w photo)

Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road, Southwark (b / w photo)
3637618 Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road, Southwark (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation Army shelter in Blackfriars Road)

Background imageShelter Collection: 'Even to this day they never hear a thunderstorm about the Kaatskill but they say

"Even to this day they never hear a thunderstorm about the Kaatskill but they say
3100409 " Even to this day they never hear a thunderstorm about the Kaatskill but they say Hendrick Hudson and his crew are at their game of ninepins."

Background imageShelter Collection: Synthaprufe air raid shelters, WW2

Synthaprufe air raid shelters, WW2
Synthaprufe air raid shelters -- operating pedal-driven air filtration plant, 125 cubic feet per minute capacity for 50 persons (top), first stages of construction of a shelter (bottom). 1939



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"Shelter: A Tapestry of Resilience and Refuge" In the annals of history, moments etched in time reveal the profound significance of shelter. From the Winston Churchill-led Sidney Street Siege in East London to the Mount Pleasant Hotel nestled amidst Kings Cross, these places bear witness to tales of sanctuary and survival. Traveling further south, we find ourselves on Market Jew Street in Penzance during the vibrant 1920s. Here, a bustling community finds solace within its humble abodes, each offering protection from life's tempestuous winds. The Hollies Children's Home stands as a beacon of hope in Sidcup, Kent. Within its walls lie stories untold - tales of young souls finding comfort amidst uncertainty; their laughter echoing through corridors that shield them from life's harsh realities. Within St Bartholomew's Hospital courtyard in London lies an oasis for healing. Amidst towering walls and serene gardens, patients seek respite from pain while nurses provide compassionate care under nature's watchful eye. Venturing out into treacherous waters off Padstow's coast in Cornwall, a fishing boat braves rough seas en route to Camel Estuary. Its crew relies on sturdy vessels as makeshift shelters against raging waves - symbols of resilience against nature’s fury. Across shores lies Glandore Harbour in County Cork, Ireland - a picturesque haven where boats sway gently with each passing tide. Here fishermen find refuge after arduous journeys at sea; their homes serving as havens amid rolling hills and tranquil waters. Stratton Park Halt emerges like an idyllic retreat amidst Wiltshire's countryside – a place where weary travelers pause for respite before continuing their journey through life’s winding paths. Yet not all they are born out of choice but necessity. The Union Workhouse and Infirmary looms over Crumpsall, Manchester – once home to those seeking refuge from destitution.