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A LAWYERS OFFICE / 1842
A weeping woman sits in a solicitors office. The solicitor doesnt really know what to do or how to console her. Date: 1842

St Dunstan and Jesus
DUNSTAN (the smaller figure) honours Jesus, who doesn t seem to notice... Date: 924-988

MOSES SEES AND DIES
God permits Moses to view the Promised Land from the heights of Pisgah, but he doesn't get a chance to set foot there, but dies. Date: BCE

Raising the dead
A magician successfully raises a dead lady from her tomb in a churchyard though she doesn't seem too thrilled by the experience Date: medieval

The sky is filled with low- flying aircraft, but the lady in the foreground doesn t turn her head from her companion... 1928

IDEAL ARYAN MAN, WOMAN
The ideal German man and his ideal mate. He conceals his private parts with a club with which he will thump her if she doesnt do as he tells her, or burns the supper... Date: 1896

BARTON AQUEDUCT
The Barton Aqueduct doesnt simply carry the Bridgewater Canal over the Ship Canal, but swings a section of the canal when required to enable large vessels to pass beneath it. Date: 1893

SKIING BOY 1930S
A small boy falls over whilst skiing down a slope, but he doesnt mind one little bit. Date: 1930s

Groom
London characters: the GROOM accompanies his mistress to Rotten Row in Hyde Park, to make sure she doesnt come to any harm by falling off or being molested by strangers. Date: circa 1870

VERSAILLES ANTIQUES
SALLE DES ANTIQUES (Room of Antiques) It doesnt look much like a room, admittedly, but the antiques presumably refers to the statuary Date: 1688

20S CAMPING CLUB
Members of a camping club, having pitched their tents, cook by their camp fire - well at least the women do, the chap on the other hand doesnt want to get his suit dirty! Date: 1926

DEPUTATION FROM POPE
Pope Gregorius III sends delegations to Charles Martel, ruler of the Merovingian Franks, bearing sumptuous gifts, seeking military aid. But Charles doesnt help. Date: 739 and 740

LULLY / ARMIDE
Armide has seduced all the other crusading knights : will she also lure Renaud to his downfall ? Yes, but since its all done by magic it doesn t count... Date: first performed 1686

Marche Des Boers
MARCHE DES BOERS March by Desire Leclercq, dedicated : Salut a nos amis les Heros du Transvaal - and he doesn t mean the British ! Date: 1902

Miss Draper, a Beauty
Miss DRAPER In the year that Americans declared their independence, Miss Draper got her portrait into the London Magazine, but it doesn t do her justice. Date: CIRCA 1776

Oliver Cromwell (Dutch)
OLIVER CROMWELL holding a book - doubtless the Bible; the heads of Charles I and other victims show that the artist doesn t entirely approve of his subject. Date: 1599 - 1658

Charles De Coetlogon
CHARLES EDWARD DE COETLOGON Churchman, assistant chaplain to the Lock Hospital, London, which doesn t seem much of a claim to fame... Date: CIRCA 1746 - 1820

Samuel Botley
SAMUEL BOTLEY Writer on stenography, which doesn t sound very glamorous but the fulsome inscription hints at Art, Love, Wit and Virtue as well... Date: 1642 - 1696

Laurent Jean Babille
LAURENT JEAN BABILLE French avocat in the Parlement de Paris, but despite his many honours, he doesn t rate a mention even in the big Larousse dictionary... shame ! Date: 1712 - ?

William 4th E Albemarle
WILLIAM CHARLES KEPPEL, 4th earl of ALBEMARLE The Dictionary of National Biography doesn t consider him worth a mention, so I suppose he did nothing in particular. Date: 1772 - 1849

Mother in Law / Pauquet
Mother-in-law has come to visit, and he doesn t seem very pleased about it Date: 1850

Austria, Flute & Zither
Duet for flute and zither in a country home - but the cat doesn t seem to care for it... Date: circa 1910

Cicero Boy and Letter
MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO a boy brings in a letter, which he doesn t seem particularly pleased to receive Date: 106-43 BC

William Wallace, Soldier
WILLIAM WALLACE - Scottish soldier, formerly a hussar but no longer one. He doesn t look the belligerent type, anyway, and will do better as a drapers assistant. Date: circa 1821

Tolstoy & Family
TOLSTOY dining with his family at Jasnaia Poliana. It doesn t look a very merry gathering, but perhaps things will liven up when they ve had a little more to drink. Date: circa 1900

Mary and Jesus
Mary with Jesus looks at a bird perched on a boys hand : is this Jesuss brother James or John the Baptist ? The bird doesn t look like a dove... Date: First century

Leodamas - 2
LEODAMAS Athenian statesman, noted orator who doesn t rate a mention in the Oxford classical dictionary... Date: flourished 372 BC

James G Blunt
JAMES G BLUNT - Websters biographical dictionary doesn t mention this American Major-General, doubtless a participant in the Civil War. But heres his autograph, too. Date: 1826 - 1881

ROVER 14
The Rover 12 Streamlined Coupe doesn t look any more streamlined than other cars of the period, but its a handsome enough family car. Date: 1936

Cook and Peary
- and PEARY : the card features both explorers, but discreetly doesn t indicate which of the two is the true discoverer of the North Pole. Date: 1908 - 1909

Lanchester Streamlined
My grandfather had a Lanchester : this is the so- called Streamlined saloon, though it doesn t look any more streamlined than its competitors. Date: 1936

Canadian Chevrolet Master-de- luxe sports sedan. though it doesn t look particularly sporty to me. Date: 1937

Singer 11 Saloon
The Singer 11 Saloon doesn t look exciting but incorporates a number of advanced design features, such as a four-speed synchromesh gearbox and a fluid flywheel. Date: 1936

Girl Rock Climber
This woman rock climber doesn t look very safe as she straddles two rocks! Date: 1930s

Miracle / Zulu Chief
A Zulu chief, converted to Christianity, seeks to emulate Moses by commanding a river to part like the Red Sea - but it doesn t, and he loses 50 of his subjects Date: 1925

Heaven by Sleigh 1916
A child writes to Father Christmas that she doesn t want a doll: she wants to be taken to heaven, where her mother is... Date: 1916

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In the year 1842, inside a lawyer's office adorned with historical references, one can find a captivating painting of St Dunstan and Jesus. The artwork depicts the moment when Moses sees and dies, showcasing both awe-inspiring power and human frailty. Another striking piece is an enchanting portrayal of raising the dead, capturing the essence of life's mysteries. Amidst these thought-provoking pieces hangs Lully's masterpiece "Armide, " transporting viewers to a world filled with passion and intrigue. Nearby, a black & white child rests peacefully in their crib, symbolizing innocence amidst contrasting shades. As one gazes out into the sky filled with low-flying aircrafts, it becomes apparent that not everyone notices them – like the lady in the foreground who remains oblivious to their presence. In another corner stands an ideal Aryan man and woman; perhaps representing societal ideals or aspirations. Outside this artistic haven lies Barton Aqueduct - a marvel of engineering connecting communities through waterways. Meanwhile, memories from decades past come alive as we witness a skiing boy from the 1930s gracefully gliding down snowy slopes. A groom prepares for his special day surrounded by anticipation and nervous excitement. And just beyond Versailles Antiques lies opulence intertwined with history – treasures waiting to be discovered by those who appreciate their timeless beauty. Within these diverse hints lie stories waiting to be told – tales of artistry, spirituality, humanity's quest for understanding, love celebrated through marriage vows; all while history whispers its secrets through ancient artifacts.