Spent Collection

The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934
Photograph of the launch of the R.M.S. Queen Mary, viewed from the slipway she had just left, 26th September 1934. The Cunard White Star Liner then spent the next year-and-a-half in Clydebank

Salvador Dali
This photograph of Salvador Dali (1904-1989)was taken at his home at Port Lligat, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees, where the surrealist artist spent three months of the year

Bass Brewery Mash-tub
Clearing King Edwards Mash-tub of Spent Grain at Basss Brewery, Burton-on-Trent. Edward VII had visited the Brewery in February 1902

Thoreaus Pond
Walden Pond, where the American writer Thoreau spent two years studying nature and thinking deep thoughts. His cabin was built on land owned by Emerson near Concord

Life Guitar 1913 Oil canvas 26 x 39 1 / 2 66 100. 3 cm
Life, Guitar, 1913, Oil, canvas, 26 x 39 1/2, 66 100.3 cm, Paintings, Juan Gris, Spanish, Madrid, 18871927, Boulogne-sur-Seine, apparent flatness, composition, depth, bold colors, sudden changes

Ross / Winter Camp / Felix
John Rosss arctic expedition: Victory makes camp at Felix Harbour, where they spent two winters

HMS Leviathan, Drake-class armoured cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Leviathan, a Drake-class armoured cruiser. HMS Leviathan was one of four Drake-class armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy around 1900

Princess Alice with her children
Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878) with her children in 1877: (l to r) Ella, Alix, Victoria, Ernst Ludwig and Irene, with the youngest, May sitting on Alices lap

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, The Snob. Sybil holds a dinner party for dogs, but when a smaller dog approaches a large dish of food, Fluffikins attacks him for his presumption

An ammunition column passing through Ypres, 1917. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St

Social / Chalk House 20C
A country lane in Kent: Chalk House, where Charles Dickens spent his honeymoon

St Julian: A patron saint of travelers, who appears to be mythical, said to have killed parents by mistake
535103 St Julian: A patron saint of travelers, who appears to be mythical, said to have killed parents by mistake, and spent life on atonement by helping strangers and travelers

HMS Encounter, 2nd class protected cruiser, Challenger class
Royal Navy - HMS Encounter, a 2nd-class protected cruiser of the Challenger class, operated by the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN), as HMAS Encounter

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

HMS Glorious 77
Royal Navy - HMS Glorius, aircraft carrier, at anchor in Grand Harbour Valetta.. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First

HMS Argus 149
Royal Navy - HMS Argus 149, an aircraft carrier, seen in March 1939. Argus served from 1918 to 1944. After commissioning, the ship was involved for several years in the development of the optimum

HMS Courageous 50
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous 50, an aircraft carrier, seen in July 1936, (formerly a battle-cruiser). HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy

HMS Courageous
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous (pennant number 50'), in August 1938. HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Shakespeare's Birthplace - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Shakespeare's Birthplace - a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

HMS Escort, E-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Escort, an E-class destroyer, built for the Royal Navy in the early 1930s. Although assigned to the Home Fleet upon completion

HMS Courageous, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous, an aircraft carrier, (formerly a battle-cruiser). HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World

HMS Leviathan, Drake-class armoured cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet

HMS Courageous - Fleet aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous, a Courageous-class battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy during the First World War. Designed to support the Baltic Project championed by First Sea Lord John Fisher

HMS Boadicea - a Boadicea-Class scout cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Boadicea, a Boadicea-Class scout cruiser built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 20th century

Ypres, The City of Death, Cloth Hall and St Martin's Church
Ypres - The City of Death showing the shelled Cloth Hall and St. Martin's Church. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holiday'S Early Life Was Spent In St

Chalk, House where Dickens Spent his Honeymoon (colour litho)
3101160 Chalk, House where Dickens Spent his Honeymoon (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chalk, House where Dickens Spent his Honeymoon)

How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving)
1047585 How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Our Boys spent their Holidays)

Joseph Delmont (b / w photo)
6009078 Joseph Delmont (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Delmont)

Mr Trottles was too busy in the City to take Mrs Trottles to the Derby (engraving)
610389 Mr Trottles was too busy in the City to take Mrs Trottles to the Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

How we spent the Festive Season on Foreign Service (colour litho)
1046370 How we spent the Festive Season on Foreign Service (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How we spent the Festive Season on Foreign Service)

Fishing off Filey Brigg, Yorkshire (engraving)
1036662 Fishing off Filey Brigg, Yorkshire (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing off Filey Brigg, Yorkshire)

Comic postcard, Man sets off home from the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man short of money at the seaside Date: 20th century

Spent, by Harry Rountree - Union Jack Club Date: 1907

HMS Hermes, Highflyer-class protected cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes, a Highflyer-class protected cruiser, before conversion to an experimental seaplane carrier / tender

Comic postcard, Man with banana at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man racing for the train, pursued by his creditors Date: 20th century

Fernwood, Newlands (b / w photo)
3092480 Fernwood, Newlands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fernwood, Newlands)

The Four-in-Hand Club
The Four-In-Hand Club, a coach driving club, was founded in April 1808, by Charles Buxton, the inventor of the Buxton bit, along with some friends

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677), a prolific and accomplished Bohemian graphic artist of the 17th century, who spent much of his life in England. Date: 1875

"A Happy Christmas in the Country, "as it was spent by Little Topsell (engraving)
1107026 " A Happy Christmas in the Country, " as it was spent by Little Topsell (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Memorial to poet and musician Ivor Gurney, Belgium
Similar in design to those for Ledwidge and Chavasse, the memorial was unveiled on 12 September 2007, the initiative of Piet Chielens and the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum

Headstone of Flight-Lieutenant David Lord, VC
David Lord is buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Oosterbeek. He had spent five years, mostly in India with 31 Squadron

Acoptic Church, in the crypt of which Christ is said to have spent part of the sojourn in Egypt... (b / w photo)
2791314 Acoptic Church, in the crypt of which Christ is said to have spent part of the sojourn in Egypt... (b/w photo) by English photographer

Tombs of the Mamelukes, in the region where the children of Israel spent so many years in Egypt (b / w photo)
2791315 Tombs of the Mamelukes, in the region where the children of Israel spent so many years in Egypt (b/w photo) by English photographer

The First Sabbath on Clarks Island
A man holding a bible stands by a small fire and holds a sermon to various men sat around him, to celebrate the first Sunday they have spent on land in the New World. Date: 1621

Fishing off Filey Brigg, Yorkshire (engraving)
1036347 Fishing off Filey Brigg, Yorkshire (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing off Filey Brigg, Yorkshire)

St George and St Michael (engraving)
1053628 St George and St Michael (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St George and St Michael)

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"Spent: A Glimpse into Moments Frozen in Time" Step back to September 1934, as the R. M. S. Queen Mary gracefully takes her maiden voyage from Clydebank. The air is filled with anticipation and wonder, marking the beginning of an era. In a different realm altogether, we find ourselves immersed in the Bass Brewery Mash-tub. The rhythmic sounds echo through the walls, capturing the essence of craftsmanship and dedication that goes into every drop of beer. Nature's tranquility envelops us at Thoreau's Pond. Here, time seems to stand still as we witness the serene beauty reflected on its glassy surface—a sanctuary for reflection and introspection. The Ross/Winter Camp/Felix trio transports us to a world where friendship knows no boundaries. Bound by shared experiences and unwavering camaraderie, they navigate life's challenges together—unbreakable bonds forged amidst adversity. A melody resonates through our souls as Life Guitar strums its strings—an exquisite oil canvas masterpiece from 1913 that captures both passion and melancholy within its delicate strokes. Onward we sail aboard HMS Leviathan, a Drake-class armoured cruiser—a majestic vessel embodying strength and power. Its presence commands respect while reminding us of naval triumphs etched in history books. Princess Alice graces our vision alongside her children—a portrait frozen in time capturing tender moments filled with love and maternal warmth—an enduring testament to family ties that withstand all trials. Cecil Aldin's illustration "The Snob" invites us into a whimsical world where mischievous canines take center stage—their playful antics bringing joy even amidst societal pretenses—reminding us not to take life too seriously. War echoes through Ypres as an ammunition column passes by—a haunting reminder of sacrifice made by brave soldiers who fought valiantly for freedom—an indelible mark left upon history's pages forever.