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The Collection

"The" is a word that connects us all, transcending time and place

Background imageThe Collection: The Beatles on the set of Top Of the Pops, plugging their new single

The Beatles on the set of Top Of the Pops, plugging their new single Paperback Writer / Rain, 16 June 1966. The group had previously appeared on the show but this was their only appeararance live in

Background imageThe Collection: The Old Den - Millwall FC

The Old Den - Millwall FC
The Old Den (known while in use as the Den) was the fifth football stadium occupied by Millwall F.C. in Cold Blow Lane, New Cross

Background imageThe Collection: The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts

The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign, Union Street

Background imageThe Collection: Priory Church of Saint Bartholomew the Great

Priory Church of Saint Bartholomew the Great
circa 1950: A view of the Priory Church of Saint Bartholomew the Great. Londons oldest surviving church. Founded in 1123 as an Augustinian Priory, it has been in continuous use since 1143

Background imageThe Collection: View from Par-an-Heul to Kynance Cove, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1899

View from Par-an-Heul to Kynance Cove, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1899
View to Lizard Point with Asparagus Island and Lion Rock in the mid distance and a young couple in the foreground. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Background imageThe Collection: The Riverside Stadium - Middlesbrough FC

The Riverside Stadium - Middlesbrough FC
The Riverside Stadium is a football stadium in Middlesbrough, England, which has been the home of Middlesbrough since it opened in 1995

Background imageThe Collection: Cycling 1922 1920s UK bicycles magazines

Cycling 1922 1920s UK bicycles magazines

Background imageThe Collection: Colossus Solis

Colossus Solis
The Colossus Of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, straddles the harbour on the Greek island of Rhodes, circa 250 BC

Background imageThe Collection: Battle Of Bosworth Field

Battle Of Bosworth Field
King Richard IIIs Yorkist troops fight Lancastrians in the Battle of Bosworth Field, during the Wars of the Roses, 22nd August 1485

Background imageThe Collection: The Stoop Stadium Study 2 - Harlequins Rugby Union

The Stoop Stadium Study 2 - Harlequins Rugby Union
Twickenham Stoop Stadium (informally referred to as The Stoop) is a sports stadium located in south-west London, England. The stadium is home to Harlequins rugby union team

Background imageThe Collection: The Dell Stadium - Southampton FC

The Dell Stadium - Southampton FC
The Dell on Milton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, England was the home ground of Southampton F.C. between 1898 and 2001

Background imageThe Collection: The Blue Bird for Happiness

The Blue Bird for Happiness
3775029 The Blue Bird for Happiness by Robinson, Frederick Cayley (1862-1927); (add.info.: The Blue Bird for Happiness, by Maurice Maeterlinck first performed at Haymarket Theatre 1909-Poster design)

Background imageThe Collection: The Return of Sherlock

The Return of Sherlock
3774427 The Return of Sherlock by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle-police detective Lestrade with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson)

Background imageThe Collection: Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) unrolling frond, Den Oever, The Netherlands

Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) unrolling frond, Den Oever, The Netherlands

Background imageThe Collection: Times Of The Day

Times Of The Day
A lady makes her way through Covent Garden in London, ignoring the scenes of public debauchery, 1736. An engraving of Morning from the Four Times of the Day series of paintings by William Hogarth

Background imageThe Collection: The Blowholes, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

The Blowholes, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Background imageThe Collection: Sunrise on the lake

Sunrise on the lake
Nicodemo Quaglia

Background imageThe Collection: Great gray heron

Great gray heron
Joey Cipriani

Background imageThe Collection: Let's Jump

Let's Jump
Sudipta Chakraborty

Background imageThe Collection: Ischnura elegans

Ischnura elegans
Fabrizio Daminelli

Background imageThe Collection: Via della Lungaretta

Via della Lungaretta
Nicodemo Quaglia

Background imageThe Collection: Let the feelings flow

Let the feelings flow
Erhard Batzdorf

Background imageThe Collection: playing bear cubs 2

playing bear cubs 2
Bjoern Alicke

Background imageThe Collection: Via dei Condotti after the rain

Via dei Condotti after the rain
Nicodemo Quaglia

Background imageThe Collection: Friends in the alley

Friends in the alley
Nicodemo Quaglia

Background imageThe Collection: After the rain in the alleys of Rome

After the rain in the alleys of Rome
Nicodemo Quaglia

Background imageThe Collection: Por la cerradura del ojo

Por la cerradura del ojo
Juan Luis Seco

Background imageThe Collection: Via Frattina-Rome-

Via Frattina-Rome-
Nicodemo Quaglia

Background imageThe Collection: Tourists at Piazza di Spagna

Tourists at Piazza di Spagna
Nicodemo Quaglia

Background imageThe Collection: Rain in the alley-Paciano-

Rain in the alley-Paciano-
Nicodemo Quaglia

Background imageThe Collection: Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4896566 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry); 482x942 cm; (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae. Center Scene)

Background imageThe Collection: Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4895992 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry); (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae. Left scene)

Background imageThe Collection: ALAVA Y ESQUIVEL, Miguel Ricardo de (1771-1843). Spanish military man

ALAVA Y ESQUIVEL, Miguel Ricardo de (1771-1843). Spanish military man, politian and statesman.; Wellington
CUL4872622 ALAVA Y ESQUIVEL, Miguel Ricardo de (1771-1843). Spanish military man, politian and statesman.; Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of (1769-1852)

Background imageThe Collection: Merchants itinerant on the boulevards, a salesman of herbal tea with his barrel on his back

Merchants itinerant on the boulevards, a salesman of herbal tea with his barrel on his back, a blind man with his dog
FLO4718498 Merchants itinerant on the boulevards, a salesman of herbal tea with his barrel on his back, a blind man with his dog

Background imageThe Collection: Theier or tree a the. Coloured copper engraving, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias

Theier or tree a the. Coloured copper engraving, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)
FLO4726666 Theier or tree a the. Coloured copper engraving, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), in Encyclopedie d'histoire naturelle, published in Vienna (Austria)

Background imageThe Collection: Levant cotton plant, Gossypium herbaceum, and tea plant (Theier), Camellia sinensis

Levant cotton plant, Gossypium herbaceum, and tea plant (Theier), Camellia sinensis
FLO4575989 Levant cotton plant, Gossypium herbaceum, and tea plant (Theier), Camellia sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Christian Muller from Friedrich

Background imageThe Collection: The duties of the child in the family: Relief Assistance. The good son must help

The duties of the child in the family: Relief Assistance. The good son must help and assist his old parents
DUV4212679 The duties of the child in the family: Relief Assistance. The good son must help and assist his old parents. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Background imageThe Collection: The - Tea, Camellia sinensis, with flower, leaf and fruit. Handcoloured zincograph by Chabots

The - Tea, Camellia sinensis, with flower, leaf and fruit. Handcoloured zincograph by Chabots drawn by Miss M. A
FLO4598757 The - Tea, Camellia sinensis, with flower, leaf and fruit. Handcoloured zincograph by Chabots drawn by Miss M. A

Background imageThe Collection: House of the Honmoku, Yokohama - Tea House, Honmoku - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo

House of the Honmoku, Yokohama - Tea House, Honmoku - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980267 House of the Honmoku, Yokohama - Tea House, Honmoku - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: House of the Honmoku, Yokohama - Tea House)

Background imageThe Collection: Attempting to cope with hesitation and demons from my past

Attempting to cope with hesitation and demons from my past
Sam SDFMedia

Background imageThe Collection: Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4896336 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry); (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae. Left scene. The Trojans charging against the besiegers)

Background imageThe Collection: Creeping sibbaldia, Sibbaldia procumbens, used by the Inuit for a tea called arpehutik

Creeping sibbaldia, Sibbaldia procumbens, used by the Inuit for a tea called arpehutik Handcoloured copperplate
FLO4700132 Creeping sibbaldia, Sibbaldia procumbens, used by the Inuit for a tea called arpehutik Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English

Background imageThe Collection: Plant with pink flowers, leaves and fruit.Tea plant with pink flowers

Plant with pink flowers, leaves and fruit.Tea plant with pink flowers, tea leaves and fruit.Camellia sinensis
FLO4726219 Plant with pink flowers, leaves and fruit.Tea plant with pink flowers, tea leaves and fruit.Camellia sinensis (Thea bohea); (add.info.: Plant with pink flowers)

Background imageThe Collection: House of the a Totsuka (Yokohama) - Tea house at Totsuka - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo

House of the a Totsuka (Yokohama) - Tea house at Totsuka - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980069 House of the a Totsuka (Yokohama) - Tea house at Totsuka - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: House of the a Totsuka (Yokohama)

Background imageThe Collection: Interior - Japan 1880-1910

Interior - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4980851 Interior - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Interior - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageThe Collection: Ceremony of the World - Japan 1880-1910

Ceremony of the World - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4980818 Ceremony of the World - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Ceremony of the World - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageThe Collection: Kalmouks or Oirats (Western Mongolian nomads, China and Russia) in their tent, drinking the tea

Kalmouks or Oirats (Western Mongolian nomads, China and Russia) in their tent, drinking the tea, smoking the pipe
FLO4634342 Kalmouks or Oirats (Western Mongolian nomads, China and Russia) in their tent, drinking the tea, smoking the pipe, sitting on carpets, while a Western artist makes sketches

Background imageThe Collection: The fees the and cafe take the tea and the cafe, at an oriental table, with a theieree

The fees the and cafe take the tea and the cafe, at an oriental table, with a theieree
FLO4637771 The fees the and cafe take the tea and the cafe, at an oriental table, with a theieree, a cafetiere and at their feet a coffee mill - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)



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"The" is a word that connects us all, transcending time and place. From the historic Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign in Boston's Union Street to the ancient Priory Church of Saint Bartholomew the Great, "the" signifies a sense of unity and tradition and can also bring joy, as seen in The Blue Bird for Happiness, reminding us to cherish life's simple pleasures. But "the" goes beyond physical locations; it captures breathtaking views like Par-an-Heul overlooking Kynance Cove in Cornwall or the majestic Colossus Solis. It witnesses pivotal moments like the Battle of Bosworth Field, where history was forever altered. Nature too holds "the" within its grasp – from the unfurling fronds of a Male Fern in Den Oever, The Netherlands to mesmerizing landscapes depicted in Times Day series. Even vintage cycling magazines from 1920s UK remind us how "the" has been part of our daily lives throughout generations. Yet there are darker aspects too: "the" reveals harsh realities such as the haunting image Slave Children Behind Their Shacks or depicts scenes of aftermath that make us reflect on human resilience. Intriguingly diverse yet universally understood, "the" encompasses both beauty and hardship. Whether found deep underground in Mexico's Cave of Crystals or etched into historical records, this tiny word carries immense significance across cultures and eras – an ever-present thread connecting humanity through time immemorial.