Ling Collection

Chung Ling Soo (real name William Robinson). The other side of the previously shown circular flyer showing a portrait of Soo in the centre of a Willow Pattern Plate

Common Heather (Calluna vulgaris) flowering mass, growing beside drystone wall in coastal habitat, Holyhead Mountain, Holy Island, Anglesey, Wales, August

View of footpath on heather moorland at sunset, Ilkley Moor (SSSI), Rombalds Moor, Ilkley, Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, England, september

Ling fish, Molva molva (Gadus molva). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Box label, Lings Turkish Delight

Slopes of Moel Famau mountain showing patches cut for Heather (Calluna vulgaris) management with the Vale of Clwyd in the background Clwydian Range, North Wales, UK, August 2016

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) taken with fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Rival Chinese magicians Chung Ling Soo & Ching Ling Foo
Rival Chinese magicians, Chung Ling Soo (real name, Billy Robinson) seen top putting his wife Suee Seen (aka Olive or Dot ) into a cannon as part of his act at the London Hippodrome

Heathland with Common heather (Calluna vulgaris) and scattered trees, mist in valley at dawn. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) at dawn, with distant Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Deergrass (Scirpus cespitosus) at dawn among Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium

Juvenile Pollock (Pollachius virens) school within the protective fronds of kelp near Port Joli, Nova Scotia, Canada. August

Scots Pines (Pinus sylvestris) and flowering heather moorland at sunrise, Abernethy, Cairngorms National Park, August 2016

Calluna vulgaris (known as common heather, ling, or simply heather)
Illustration of a Calluna vulgaris (known as common heather, ling, or simply heather)

Ling (Molva molva) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) in flower, Dartmoor, England, UK. August

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) at dawn, with distant Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Colourful Spring with Genisteae and heather at the Nave de Santo Antonio. Serra da Estrela Nature Park, Portugal

Elegant Swirl
Mei Xu

Ling Yin Monastery, Hangzhou, China, early 1900s

Ling Temco Vought A-7E Corsair II 156863
United States Navy (USN) - Ling Temco Vought A-7E-5-CV Corsair II 156863 (MSN E130), of VA-12 embarked on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Ling Temco-Vought A-7A Corsair ii
United States Navy (USN) - Ling Temco-Vought A-7A Corsair ii, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1985

Ling Temco Vought A-7C-3-CV Corsair II 156763 (MSN E30), painted as an A-7E with a false BuAer number (160122 was an S-3A Viking). Date: circa 2000

Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) juveniles, swimming amongst Red pom-pom seaweeds (Ceramium sp)
Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) juveniles, swimming amongst Red pom-pom seaweeds (Ceramium sp.) and Spaghetti seaweed (Himanthalia elongata), Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus) coming in to land on flowering Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Yorkshire, UK. September

Diverse array of algae species including Sargassum weed (Sargassum horneri), Kelp (Laminariales), Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) on shallow reef with juvenile Pollock (Pollachius pollachius)

Four spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris), Klein Schietveld Nature Reserve, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Ling Chen China Womens Archery Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Queer fish, 1943. Wartime recipes using fish such as ling, rock salmon, skate and dogfish. 1943

Chung Ling Soo at the London Hippodrome
Chung Ling Soo, Chinese conjuror (real name Billy Robinson) in publicity photographs for his act at the London Hippodrome in 1904. Date: 1904

Advert, Elfin and Rambler Ladies Hats, Walker & Ling
Advert, Elfin and Rambler Ladies Hats, from Walker & Ling, Bath, appointed agents for Henry Heath. 1927

Ling, burbot, oyster toadfish and tusk
Ling, Molva molva 99, burbot, Lota lota 100, oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau 101, 102, and tusk fish, Brosme brosme 103. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of

Water caltrop or buffalo nut, Trapa natans, Macre. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Pollack, ling, burbot and oyster toadfish
Pollack, Pollachius pollachius 1, ling, Molva molva 2, burbot, Lota lota 3, and oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Oak eggar moth on heather
Oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercus, long bastard wasp, on heather, Calluna vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Four Studies of Ling, probably 14 September 1869 (watercolour, bodycolour
1218064 Four Studies of Ling, probably 14 September 1869 (watercolour, bodycolour, and pen and ink over graphite on blue wove paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Ashmolean Museum

Different kinds of shellfish (coloured engraving)
997758 Different kinds of shellfish (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force (engraving)
1038066 With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 145
Lepidoptera: Anarta myrtilli (Beautiful Yellow Underwing) [Plant: Calluna vulgaris (Common Ling)] Date: 1824-39

Heath or Ling (chromolitho)
2802987 Heath or Ling (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heath or Ling)

Ling fish, Molva molva (Gadus molva). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural
FLO4613868 Ling fish, Molva molva (Gadus molva). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

An Experiment in Cattle buying for a Battleship of the China Squadron (engraving)
1048054 An Experiment in Cattle buying for a Battleship of the China Squadron (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Common heather (Calluna vulgaris) flowering on cliff top at Croaghnmaddy in evening light. View along coastline to Traghlisk Point, Horn Head, County Donegal, Ireland. August 2020

Ling Temco-Vought A-7B-3-CV Corsair II 154481
United States Navy - Ling Temco-Vought A-7B-3-CV Corsair II 154481 (msn B121, unit code AB, call-sign 305), of VA-45 (ATKRON 45), embarked on USS John F

FALL / SHIH TZU / 1962
ELFANN FU-LING OF LHAKANA Owner: Evans Date: 1962

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Georges Market, fresh fish display

United States Navy Ling Temco-Vought A-7B-3-CV Corsair II
United States Navy (USN) Ling Temco-Vought A-7B-3-CV Corsair II 154482 - AB - 301 of VA-46, at Deelen Air Base of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF; Dutch: Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Klu))

Meadow grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris), covered in dew droplets. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

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"Ling: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Step into the captivating world of "Ling, " where diverse elements intertwine to create a fascinating tapestry. From the enigmatic illusionist Chung Ling Soo, whose real name was William Robinson, to breathtaking landscapes like Ilkley Moor and Holyhead Mountain, this caption explores various facets associated with the term "ling. " Immerse yourself in nature's beauty as you witness a mesmerizing sunset over Rombalds Moor on Ilkley Moor. The footpath leads you through heather moorland, an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), showcasing the delicate charm of Common Heather in full bloom beside a drystone wall along coastal habitats. Transport your imagination to China's ancient past at Ling Yin Monastery in Hangzhou during the early 1900s. Marvel at its serene surroundings and contemplate the spiritual significance it holds for countless visitors seeking solace amidst its tranquil ambiance. Shifting gears from spirituality to aviation prowess, we encounter two remarkable aircraft: Ling Temco Vought A-7E Corsair II 156863 and Ling Temco-Vought A-7A Corsair II. These powerful machines symbolize human ingenuity and technological advancements that have revolutionized air combat throughout history. Highlighting gender equality triumphs is our Chinese Woman Pilot who defied societal norms by taking flight fearlessly. Her determination serves as an inspiration for all those aspiring to break barriers and soar beyond limitations. As we revisit Chung Ling Soo once more, his mystifying presence reminds us of his unparalleled ability to captivate audiences worldwide with his illusions. Unveiling magic tricks under his stage persona allowed him to transcend boundaries while leaving spectators spellbound. Concluding our journey is another extraordinary aircraft - Ling Temco Vought A-7C-3-CV Corsair II 156763 - representing resilience and adaptability within military operations.