Jammed Collection

Futuristic transport -- the torpedo car
This is how Mr Fletcher Felts suggests we tackle the inner- city traffic problem - monorails whizzing over the jammed cars, whirring smoothly past our windows

Thames / Ascot Sunday 1914
The Thames at Maidenhead is jammed with boats of all kinds on Ascot Sunday at the height of the Season - a fashionable event for all levels of society

David Martin Castan

Landscape with a jammed chariot (engraving)
471356 Landscape with a jammed chariot (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 34x45.7 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

There was an Old Person of Stroud, who was horribly jammed in a crowd (litho)
966337 There was an Old Person of Stroud, who was horribly jammed in a crowd (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Stroud)

First Experiences of a Calcutta Palki (engraving)
1041019 First Experiences of a Calcutta Palki (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Experiences of a Calcutta Palki)

Panama Sharks, and how to circumvent them (litho)
1038735 Panama Sharks, and how to circumvent them (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panama Sharks, and how to circumvent them)

Why a New Land Torpedo was rejected by the War Office (litho)
1048564 Why a New Land Torpedo was rejected by the War Office (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why a New Land Torpedo was rejected by the War Office)

busy man
HAN dong hee

Boats at Maidenhead
The Thames at Maidenhead is jammed with boats of all kinds on Ascot Sunday at the height of the Season - a fashionable event for all levels of society Date: 1914

Christmas Decorations in Broad Street, Oxford bw

Christmas Decorations in Broad Street, Oxford

Libyas Desert Express"
Libyas " Desert Express", jammed with soldiers, colonists and natives. The Gadames-Tripoli railway runs 350 miles through unbearable heat, unprotected from the sun Date: 1940s

St. Peter finding the tribute money or The Ferry Boat to Ant
Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678). Flemish painter. St. Peter finding the tribute money or The Ferry Boat to Antwerp, 1623. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

DESERT EXPRESS TRAIN
Libyas " Desert Express", jammed with soldiers, colonists and natives. The Gadames-Tripoli railway runs 350 miles through unbearable heat, unprotected from the sun Date: 1940s

British Hurricane ramming Italian raider by G. H. Davis
The new technique in air attack during the Second World War: a British Hurricane ramming an Italian raider in mid-air. The British pilot said of the incident

Mayhews Great Exhibiton, London, 1851 (colour etching)
XCF290953 Mayhews Great Exhibiton, London, 1851 (colour etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 22.5x29.1 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mayhews Great Exhibition of 1851: London in 1851, 1851 (etching)
XYC151676 Mayhews Great Exhibition of 1851: London in 1851, 1851 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 22.5x29.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; English

Sumidagawa funsobi, Boating on the Sumida River. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1797 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.3 x 25 cm

Ducklings at the market of Hoi An, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Traffic jam, Moscow, Russia C017 / 9422
Traffic jam. Photographed in Moscow, Russia

Winter evening traffic jam C018 / 2343
Traffic jam. View of a large traffic jam in the evening rush hour, caused by a sudden snowfall. Photographed on Volgogradsky Prospekt, Moscow, Russia, in November 2012

Ludgate Circus
Traffic jammed across Ludgate Circus, in front of the famous bridge, which was built in 1866 and dismantled in 1989

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"Jammed: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into a world marvels, where the boundaries of time and space intertwine. From futuristic transport to historical engravings, join us on an extraordinary adventure. Picture yourself in 1914, at Thames/Ascot Sunday, witnessing the awe-inspiring torpedo car whizzing by. Its sleek design and cutting-edge technology make it a true icon of its time. Fast forward to the swinging 1960s when computers were just beginning to revolutionize our lives. Explore the fascinating realm of early computing as you delve into the intricate workings of a vintage computer from this era. The artistry of David Martin Castan takes center stage as his masterpieces transport you to Libya's Desert Express. Feel the heat radiating from sandy dunes as this magnificent train glides through vast landscapes with effortless grace. Travel further back in time with an enchanting engraving depicting a jammed chariot amidst breathtaking scenery. Marvel at how even ancient civilizations faced their own challenges when it came to transportation. Humorous lithographs bring laughter as we encounter "There was an Old Person of Stroud, " who found themselves hilariously jammed in a crowd. The whimsical illustrations capture both chaos and charm in equal measure. Experience Calcutta's vibrant culture through another captivating engraving that showcases one's first encounters with a Palki - an ornate carriage used for transporting people. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Indian traditions and customs. Venture into Panama's treacherous waters where sharks lurk beneath the surface, threatening boats' safe passage. Discover ingenious ways depicted in lithographs on how sailors circumvented these formidable predators while navigating these perilous seas. Uncover secrets hidden within war offices as we explore why a new land torpedo was rejected by authorities during times of conflict. Delve deep into military history and witness how innovation sometimes faces unexpected challenges.