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Worlds End Collection

"World's End: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into a world where boundaries blur, where the past meets the present, and where imagination knows no limits

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Vivienne Westwood Worlds End Shop, London, England

Vivienne Westwood Worlds End Shop, London, England

Background imageWorlds End Collection: William Hogarths, Tailpiece, or The Bathos, The Worlds End

William Hogarths, Tailpiece, or The Bathos, The Worlds End
Vintage engraving of William Hogarth s, Tailpiece, or The Bathos, The Worlds End

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Plas Ucha, Worlds End, Llangollen (b / w photo)

Plas Ucha, Worlds End, Llangollen (b / w photo)
7191545 Plas Ucha, Worlds End, Llangollen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plas Ucha, Worlds End, Llangollen)

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Finis; or, the Tail Piece - The Bathos by William Hogarth

Finis; or, the Tail Piece - The Bathos by William Hogarth
3785856 Finis; or, the Tail Piece - The Bathos by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Finis; or, the Tail Piece - The Bathos by William Hogarth)

Background imageWorlds End Collection: View at Chelsea, print made by F. Jukes, 1784 (aquatint engraving)

View at Chelsea, print made by F. Jukes, 1784 (aquatint engraving)
661039 View at Chelsea, print made by F. Jukes, 1784 (aquatint engraving) by Beilby, William (1740-1819) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageWorlds End Collection: William Morris (engraving)

William Morris (engraving)
1605852 William Morris (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Morris. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 October 1896)

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures

Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures
WES67105 Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures, 1764 (etching and engraving) by Hogarth

Background imageWorlds End Collection: The 'Worlds End, 'in 1790 (engraving)

The "Worlds End, "in 1790 (engraving)
3636866 The " Worlds End, " in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Worlds End, " in 1790)

Background imageWorlds End Collection: The Spring Garden, 'Worlds End', from a drawing in Mr Craces collection (engraving)

The Spring Garden, "Worlds End", from a drawing in Mr Craces collection (engraving)
3636843 The Spring Garden, " Worlds End", from a drawing in Mr Craces collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spring Garden)

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Socialist orator being taken to the police station after making a speech at the Worlds End inn

Socialist orator being taken to the police station after making a speech at the Worlds End inn, Chelsea, London (litho)
6014204 Socialist orator being taken to the police station after making a speech at the Worlds End inn, Chelsea, London (litho) by Ward

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures

Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures
STC451226 Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Worcester WR2 6 Map

Worcester WR2 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Worcester WR2 6

Background imageWorlds End Collection: West Berkshire RG20 8 Map

West Berkshire RG20 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Berkshire RG20 8

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Hampshire PO7 4 Map

Hampshire PO7 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire PO7 4

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Mid Sussex RH15 0 Map

Mid Sussex RH15 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Sussex RH15 0

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Norfolk NR13 3 Map

Norfolk NR13 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR13 3

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Swale ME9 9 Map

Swale ME9 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swale ME9 9

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Aylesbury Vale HP22 6 Map

Aylesbury Vale HP22 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Aylesbury Vale HP22 6

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Enfield EN2 7 Map

Enfield EN2 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Enfield EN2 7

Background imageWorlds End Collection: The Old Mother Red Cap, in 1746, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

The Old Mother Red Cap, in 1746, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Old " Mother Red Cap", in 1746, (c1876). The Worlds End pub on Camden High Street, formerly the Mother Red Cap first referenced when the area was entirely rural in 1690

Background imageWorlds End Collection: The Bathos, 1807, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook

The Bathos, 1807, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
The Bathos, 1807, (1827). The figure of Time expiring, collapsed against a broken column, with the blade of his scythe snapped and his hour glass smashed, blowing out smoke from his broken pipe

Background imageWorlds End Collection: The Bathos, 1764. Artist: William Hogarth

The Bathos, 1764. Artist: William Hogarth
The Bathos, 1764; showing Time expiring, collapsed against a broken column, with the blade of his scythe snapped and his hour glass smashed, blowing out smoke from his broken pipe

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Worlds End Drop in Sri Lanka. Artist: CM Dixon

Worlds End Drop in Sri Lanka. Artist: CM Dixon
Worlds End Drop, in the Horton Plains Nature Reserve in Sri Lanka

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Map of Battersea & Chelsea, 1748 (engraving)

Map of Battersea & Chelsea, 1748 (engraving)
XJF2639720 Map of Battersea & Chelsea, 1748 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheet 10 of An Exact View of the Citys of London)

Background imageWorlds End Collection: The Spring Garden, Worlds End, London, UK, 19th century engraving

The Spring Garden, Worlds End, London, UK, 19th century engraving

Background imageWorlds End Collection: THE WORLDs END, IN 1790. London, UK, 19th century engraving

THE WORLDs END, IN 1790. London, UK, 19th century engraving
THE " WORLDs END, " IN 1790. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Background imageWorlds End Collection: Verdens Ende (End of the World)

Verdens Ende (End of the World), Tj├©me, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe


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"World's End: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into a world where boundaries blur, where the past meets the present, and where imagination knows no limits. From William Hogarth's iconic Tailpiece to Vivienne Westwood's revolutionary Worlds End Shop in London, England, this captivating caption takes you on an extraordinary adventure. In the realm of artistry, William Hogarth's masterpiece "Finis; or, the Tail Piece - The Bathos" transports us to a place where satire intertwines with social commentary. Through his intricate engravings, he invites us to ponder upon life's absurdities and reflect on our own existence. Meanwhile, at Vivienne Westwood Worlds End Shop in London, England, fashion rebels find solace. This avant-garde boutique serves as a haven for those who dare to challenge societal norms and embrace their individuality. Here lies a sanctuary for creativity that transcends time and trends. Venturing further into Worlds End territory leads us to Plas Ucha in Llangollen—a picturesque escape from reality captured beautifully in black-and-white photography. Its serene landscapes remind us of nature's timeless allure and its ability to transport us far away from the chaos of everyday life. But it is not just physical locations that bear this name; even artistic movements are associated with World’s End. Bathos—the manner of sinking—in sublime paintings inscribed by Hogarth himself speaks volumes about embracing darkness within art while mocking those who exploit it for profit. Delving deeper into history reveals more intriguing glimpses of World’s End—such as F. Jukes' 1784 aquatint engraving titled "View at Chelsea. " It offers an enchanting window into another era—an invitation to explore forgotten stories etched upon every cobblestone. And let us not forget the political undertones embedded within these words: socialist orators being taken away after speeches made at The World’s End inn in Chelsea.