Dreamed Collection

Civvy Street
26th January 1946: Egerton Savory, whose progress during World War II was documented by Picture Post, returning home after being demobbed from the army, the day he dreamed of if full of doubts

The Harley-Scope Mine-Detector by William Heath Robinson
A crackpot invention dreamed up Heath Robinson, allowing a British machine to suspend a stethoscope wearing doctor over the ground, in an attempt to locate the snug dug outs of the German enemy

The Vision of Piers the Ploughman
Langland dreamed a wondrous dream. William Langland, in his 14th century poem, Piers Ploughman, falls asleep upon the Malvern Hills and dreams a dream in which he sees a fair field full of folk

I dreamed you were with me in Fairyland - fairy and flowers Date: circa 1920s

I dreamed of a little random elf, born in the sport of nature for simple, sweet enjoyment - fairy and elves Date: circa 1920s

Villegiature
This sketch displays a scene in which an elderly man is standing in a hole that he has started digging, speaking with a larger gentleman above him

A Hunt for a Christmas Dinner in Manitoba (engraving)
1050762 A Hunt for a Christmas Dinner in Manitoba (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hunt for a Christmas Dinner in Manitoba)

Comic postcard, I dreamt I was married
Comic postcard, Man has nightmare - I dreamt I was married!! Date: 20th century

An Ambitious Sirdar (litho)
6004922 An Ambitious Sirdar (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ambitious Sirdar)

Notes at the Eton and Harrow Cricket-Match (engraving)
1045536 Notes at the Eton and Harrow Cricket-Match (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Eton and Harrow Cricket-Match)

Bunyan: As I slept, I dreamed a dream (engraving)
672377 Bunyan: As I slept, I dreamed a dream (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bunyan: As I slept, I dreamed a dream)

Fairyland fantasy
I dreamed you were with me in Fairyland. Date: 1924

Ice Cave, Appa Glacier, Pemberton Ice Field, British Columbia

Manuscript Illumination Saint Dominic Saving
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"Dreamed: A Journey through Fantasies and Realities" Step into the enchanting world of dreams, where reality intertwines with imagination. On Civvy Street, amidst the chaos of everyday life, we often find solace in our dreams. Just like William Heath Robinson's Harley-Scope Mine-Detector, our dreams become intricate contraptions that guide us towards hidden treasures. In the realm of literature, "The Vision of Piers the Ploughman" transports us to a land where justice prevails and righteousness reigns supreme. As we wander through Fairyland in our slumber, we encounter loved ones who have departed but remain eternally present - "I dreamed you were with me in Fairyland. " Sometimes, whimsical creatures dance across our subconscious minds; a little random elf brings joy and wonder to even the dullest nights. And as John Keats wrote in his poem "Villegiature, " dreamers are transported beyond mundane existence into realms filled with ethereal beauty. Dreams can take unexpected turns too. Picture yourself on an adventurous hunt for a Christmas dinner in Manitoba or living out hilarious scenarios like being married while asleep – as depicted on comic postcards. These visions remind us that even during sleep, life's surprises await. From ambitious Sirdars leading great expeditions to notes exchanged at prestigious cricket matches between Eton and Harrow schools – dreams allow us glimpses into worlds far removed from our own experiences. Just like Bunyan's famous allegory "Pilgrim's Progress, " where he dreamed a vivid dream while sleeping - we too embark on personal journeys within ourselves when we close our eyes each night. Our minds paint landscapes rich with emotions and desires yet unexplored. So let your mind wander freely tonight as you drift off to sleep; embrace the fairyland fantasy that awaits you beyond closed eyelids. Dream big because within those fleeting moments lies the potential for extraordinary adventures and profound revelations.