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"Collecting: A Fascinating Tapestry of Treasures" From the Pearly King's vibrant collection of buttons to the ancient Druids' gathering of mistletoe

Background imageCollects Collection: 18, 000 farthings for London Slum Childrens Breakfasts

18, 000 farthings for London Slum Childrens Breakfasts
18, 000 farthings collected in 1907 by R Arnold of 15 Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells, Kent for the charitable purchase of London Slum Childrens Breakfasts. Date: 1907

Background imageCollects Collection: Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) close-up of flowers

Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) close-up of flowers, with Wood Ant (Formica lemani) adult worker, collecting nectar and pollinating flower, France, July

Background imageCollects Collection: Dairy farming, milk tanker lorry collecting milk from dairy farm, Cheshire, England, February

Dairy farming, milk tanker lorry collecting milk from dairy farm, Cheshire, England, February

Background imageCollects Collection: Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) adult, with stem in beak

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) adult, with stem in beak, collecting nesting material, Merseyside, England, May

Background imageCollects Collection: Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) nest, with woman collecting eiderdown, Hrisey Island

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) nest, with woman collecting eiderdown, Hrisey Island, Northern Iceland, June

Background imageCollects Collection: Dairy farming, First Milk tanker collecting milk from farm, Church Brough, Kirkby Stephen

Dairy farming, First Milk tanker collecting milk from farm, Church Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England, December

Background imageCollects Collection: Changeable Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus ceylanensis) adult

Changeable Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus ceylanensis) adult, collecting branch for nesting material, Sri Lanka, February

Background imageCollects Collection: Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) adult, with insects in beak, perched on juniper in moorland

Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) adult, with insects in beak, perched on juniper in moorland, Highlands, Scotland, May

Background imageCollects Collection: Picture No. 10760680

Picture No. 10760680
Southern Giraffe - Bull collects twigs and leaves with his extensible tongue. (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) Date:

Background imageCollects Collection: Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) fruit, collected for native tree nursery and forest habitat expansion

Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) fruit, collected for native tree nursery and forest habitat expansion, Abernethy Forest N.N.R. Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

Background imageCollects Collection: Dairy farming, bulk milk tanker collecting milk from farm, Preston, Lancashire, England, July

Dairy farming, bulk milk tanker collecting milk from farm, Preston, Lancashire, England, July

Background imageCollects Collection: White-chested Babbler (Trichastoma rostratum rostratum) adult, collecting nesting material

White-chested Babbler (Trichastoma rostratum rostratum) adult, collecting nesting material, perched on fallen branch at edge of river, Way Kambas N.P

Background imageCollects Collection: Intake on river where water is collected and channelled through pipes to reservoir

Intake on river where water is collected and channelled through pipes to reservoir, United Utilities Langden Intake, Langden Brook, Langden, Dunsop Bridge, Trough of Bowland, Forest of Bowland

Background imageCollects Collection: Eulers Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri) adult, with nesting material in beak, perched on twig

Eulers Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri) adult, with nesting material in beak, perched on twig, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, March

Background imageCollects Collection: Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) adult, in flight over water, with nesting material in beak, Gambia

Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) adult, in flight over water, with nesting material in beak, Gambia, February

Background imageCollects Collection: Large pile of rubbish and collection baskets in city, Manggarai District, Jakarta, Java

Large pile of rubbish and collection baskets in city, Manggarai District, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, December

Background imageCollects Collection: Great Tit (Parus major) adult, collecting horse hair for nesting material, perched on barbed wire

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, collecting horse hair for nesting material, perched on barbed wire, Suffolk, England, April

Background imageCollects Collection: Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) four adults, collecting mud for nesting material, Ormiston Gorge

Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) four adults, collecting mud for nesting material, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Background imageCollects Collection: Common Noddy (Anous stolidus) adult, panting, standing with shells

Common Noddy (Anous stolidus) adult, panting, standing with shells and dead coral collected for nest, Michaelmas Cay, Michaelmas and Upolu Cays N.P

Background imageCollects Collection: Rubbish collected from waste disposal and recycling from beach, Dorset, England, April

Rubbish collected from waste disposal and recycling from beach, Dorset, England, April

Background imageCollects Collection: Sheep farming, shepherd using sterile single use pin on Texel ram nose to extract blood for

Sheep farming, shepherd using sterile single use pin on Texel ram nose to extract blood for Scrapie genotype testing, England, May

Background imageCollects Collection: Man collecting seaweed from beach for fertilizer, loading cart pulled by mule, Zapata Peninsula

Man collecting seaweed from beach for fertilizer, loading cart pulled by mule, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Background imageCollects Collection: Seabird rescue, contaminated Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) being collected by RSPCA officer

Seabird rescue, contaminated Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) being collected by RSPCA officer and loaded into van, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Background imageCollects Collection: Fossils with fossil hammer, Osmington Mills, Dorset, England, August

Fossils with fossil hammer, Osmington Mills, Dorset, England, August

Background imageCollects Collection: Wood Hedgehog (Hydnum repandum) fruiting bodies, collected for sale, Dordogne, France, November

Wood Hedgehog (Hydnum repandum) fruiting bodies, collected for sale, Dordogne, France, November

Background imageCollects Collection: Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, with insects in beak, perched at entrance of nestbox fixed to

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, with insects in beak, perched at entrance of nestbox fixed to tree trunk, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, July

Background imageCollects Collection: Dartford Warbler (Sylvia undata) adult female, with nest material in beak, perched on broom

Dartford Warbler (Sylvia undata) adult female, with nest material in beak, perched on broom, Extremadura, Spain, April



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"Collecting: A Fascinating Tapestry of Treasures" From the Pearly King's vibrant collection of buttons to the ancient Druids' gathering of mistletoe, humans have always been drawn to collecting. Mlle. Lyska Kostio cherishes her assortment of dolls, each one a unique character with its own story to tell. In nature's realm, an Atlantic Puffin proudly displays its prized catch - sandeels and seaweed clutched tightly in its beak. On rocky shores, this charismatic bird showcases its exceptional hunting skills while adding to its nourishing collection. Venturing into rural landscapes, we find a woman from Auvergne diligently collecting walnuts; her hands stained brown from countless hours spent harvesting these nutritious gems. Meanwhile, an English Rural Postman meticulously gathers letters and parcels as he traverses picturesque villages on his daily rounds. Sports enthusiasts witness the artistry of collection on different playing fields. Jean Bouilhou skillfully collects lineouts in rugby matches, showcasing his agility and strategic prowess. Nathan Sharpe, Matthew Burke, Reuben Thorne, Danny Grewcock - all renowned athletes who excel at collecting balls during intense moments on the field. And then there is Martin Johnson - a legend whose ability to collect balls has become synonymous with leadership and determination. Whether it be tangible objects or intangible achievements that are collected throughout life's journey, this innate human desire for accumulation reflects our yearning for meaning and connection. Each item gathered holds significance - a fragment of history or personal memory that adds depth to our existence. So let us celebrate collectors in all their forms - those who amass trinkets or knowledge alike - for they weave together the tapestry of human experience through their passion for preserving fragments that would otherwise fade away into obscurity.