Locked Collection

Love Locked Out, 1889, (1912). Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Love Locked Out, 1889, (1912). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Swing Bridge, River Neath, Neath, Port Talbot, South Wales
View of the Swing Bridge over the River Neath, at Neath, Port Talbot, South Wales, a railway bridge, opened in 1892, which carried the former Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway near Skewen

The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman
A tax man from the Inland Revenue suffering his worst nightmare - locked in a cage suspended over a pile of cheques and money he cannot reach. Cartoon by H. M

Love locks on the Pont des Arts in Paris, France, Europe

Trade Union March 1874
Trade Unionists marching through Manchester in support of locked-out farm labourers

Dorian Gray / Wilde / Books
Dorian goes upstairs to the locked room where his portrait is kept

Battle of Cluys / Froissar
At the battle of SLUYS, the English fleet of 200 totally defeats the French fleet of 70, capturing or destroying virtually every vessel

Tennis Court Oath
Representatives of the non- privileged classes held a meeting in a tennis court after finding themselves locked out of their usual meeting hall in Versailles

She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling
3082142 She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling, from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, pub. 1933 (colour litho) by Rackham

Close-up of locked door, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Brighton Bathing Boxes, Dendy Street Beach, Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

log1956 bw pri 013 edited-1
LONG ARM, THE (1956), log1956 bw pri 013 edited-1

The security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner, 1850
3330940 The security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration highlighting the security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner)

The Solidarity of Labour' : Factory worker, locked out because of lack of coal
527890 The Solidarity of Labour' : Factory worker, locked out because of lack of coal, telling a miner that he holds the key for all workplaces to open again

barman standing by a locked and chained water pump as men drink beer
3666058 barman standing by a locked and chained water pump as men drink beer.; (add.info.: French 19th century illustration of a barman standing by a locked and chained water pump as men drink beer)

Mexican handcuffs
5614376 Mexican handcuffs; (add.info.: Mexican handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

A pair of Snap handcuffs
5614373 A pair of Snap handcuffs; (add.info.: A pair of Snap handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Boys taunting a man
5616241 Boys taunting a man; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting boys taunting a man locked in the stocks. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1820); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nippers handcuffs
5614374 Nippers handcuffs; (add.info.: Nippers handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Grand Prix Action. Locking
Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Friday 9 May 2014. Valterri Bottas, Williams FW36 Mercedes, locks up during practice. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Photographic

Love lock
Raju Khan

Locked
Ovi D. Pop

A Lock'd Jaw for John Bull, published November 23, 1795. Creator: Unknown
A Lock'd Jaw for John Bull, published November 23, 1795. British prime minister William Pitt: Don't be alarmed Johnny

Pink Door with a Mid-Century Modern Handle
Tom Windeknecht

A parrot is seen inside a cage near a house in Colombo, Sri Lanka June 13, 2017. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

prisoner
Mahdi Albrahem

Eye to Eye - Elk fight
Jim Cumming

GEC workers campaigning, GEC Headquarters, London
GEC workers campaigning outside the GEC Headquarters in London during a lockout from the Keith Blackman works at Tottenham, 18 March 1970. Date: 1970

Members of DATA campaigning, Tothill Street, London
Members of DATA (Draughtsmen's and Allied Technicians Association) from Rolls Royce, Coventry, campaigning in Tothill Street, London, 21 August 1970

JOHN COLLINGTON: Ne-er-do-well & wife beater, poacher, hiring hitmen & getting others to menace his neighbours. Buried 6 of his dead children in the orchard to save money! Date: 1696/7 - 1750

Millionaire Starves Trade Money Safes 1938 Greek
millionaire, starves, trade, money, safes, 1938, greek, found, dead, galveston, texas, locked, safe, accident, may, many, things, won, feed, won't, history, historical, 10097529

Embarkation of captured Zulu Ketschwaeyo chief at Durnfort for voyage to Cape Town, 1880, South Africa, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, archive, big city, black, black-and-white, black-white, caged, captured, catch, catches, caught, chief, chiefs, cities, contemporary, convict, copy, depiction

Escape
Hober Szabolcs

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Grapevine surrounding front door to home in Roussillon, Provence, France. Date: 20/01/2009

Illustration for Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (colour litho)
2795284 Illustration for Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (colour litho) by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Both fell locked together)

Bruin had him fast locked in his tremendous arms (colour litho)
2813044 Bruin had him fast locked in his tremendous arms (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bruin had him fast locked in his tremendous arms)

The Giraffes courtship (litho)
5998588 The Giraffes courtship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giraffes courtship. Illustration for Wonder Book annual (Ward Lock, 1908)

Small chest on four bracket feet with straps, three locks and handle (oak & iron)
NCO404080 Small chest on four bracket feet with straps, three locks and handle (oak & iron) by English School, (16th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Old Arch and Doorway in Tower Lane opposite Vestry of St John
2831889 Old Arch and Doorway in Tower Lane opposite Vestry of St Johns Church (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Comic postcard, Hotel guest on the phone Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Hotel guest on the phone Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - mashing barmaids. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - picture postcard collecting. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - betting systems. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - Triplets. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - Politics. Date: 20th century

Houdini & Daily MIrror Challenge
Houdinis great lock-picking feat at the London Hippodrome. Harry Houdini shown on stage at the London Hippodrome, having specially made cuffs locked to his wrists in the presence of representatives

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"Unlocking the Secrets: Exploring the Fascinating World of 'Locked'" Discovering hidden treasures in South Wales, we stumble upon the mesmerizing Swing Bridge over River Neath, a symbol of connection and separation. In this quaint town of Neath, where time seems to stand still, Port Talbot's industrial charm beckons us further into its rich history. As we delve deeper into our exploration, Love Locked Out by Anna Lea Merritt captivates our hearts with its poignant portrayal from 1889. The artist's brushstrokes evoke emotions that transcend time and space, just like the love locks adorning Pont des Arts in Paris. Taking a detour from art to humor, H. M. Bateman's The Income Tax Official in Hades brings laughter amidst locked doors and bureaucratic nightmares. A satirical take on life's challenges reminds us to find joy even when faced with obstacles. Traveling back in time to Trade Union March 1874 ignites memories of battles fought for workers' rights—a reminder that unity can unlock doors previously closed. Just as Froissar chronicled the Battle of Cluys, these historical events shape our present reality. Literature enthusiasts will recognize Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde—a tale where secrets are locked away within pages bound together with words that stir souls. Similarly captivating is Tennis Court Oath—an iconic moment etched forever in French history—where citizens unlocked their destiny through solidarity. With bated breaths and trembling hands reminiscent of fairy tales past, she took then the little key and opened the door—the gateway to her dreams unlocked before her very eyes. An iron gate secured by a sturdy metal chain becomes an emblematic metaphor for overcoming barriers both physical and emotional. From China's Yangshuo Province to Brighton Bathing Boxes along Melbourne's Dendy Street Beach—locked doors hold mysteries waiting to be unraveled across continents. Each lock tells a story, waiting for the right key to unlock its secrets.