Park Benches Collection (#4)

The Choir, Westminster Abbey, London (coloured engraving)
603171 The Choir, Westminster Abbey, London (coloured engraving) by Dolby, Edwin Thomas (fl.1849-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Choir, Westminster Abbey)

"I sank down on a bench"(engraving)
2813191 " I sank down on a bench" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man kissing a woman in a garden (litho)
6001478 Man kissing a woman in a garden (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man kissing a woman in a garden)

Punch cartoon: Sir James Taylor Ingham, English lawyer and police magistrate (engraving)
6034972 Punch cartoon: Sir James Taylor Ingham, English lawyer and police magistrate (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Two couples kissing on a bench (coloured photo)
6031753 Two couples kissing on a bench (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two couples kissing on a bench)

Postcard of a young woman reading a letter and daydreaming about marriage, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660547 Postcard of a young woman reading a letter and daydreaming about marriage, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Karlsbad - inside the Colonnade. Postcard sent in 1913
660497 Karlsbad - inside the Colonnade. Postcard sent in 1913. by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Winter and Spring by the Great Sea (litho)
6014416 Winter and Spring by the Great Sea (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter and Spring by the Great Sea)

Truing an electric motor commutator on a motor-driven bench lathe, south bend (b / w photo)
6004154 Truing an electric motor commutator on a motor-driven bench lathe, south bend (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Fashionable woman in the Luxembourg Gardens in 1838, 1898 (litho)
5913069 Fashionable woman in the Luxembourg Gardens in 1838, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1838)

The playground of the poor (colour litho)
3622347 The playground of the poor (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The playground of the poor)

A boy helping a blind man (colour litho)
3622149 A boy helping a blind man (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A boy helping a blind man)

Sucking The Same Acid Drop (colour litho)
3641624 Sucking The Same Acid Drop (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sucking The Same Acid Drop. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

House of Commons (colour litho)
3643273 House of Commons (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of Commons. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The British Museum (b / w photo)
3643415 The British Museum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Museum. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Couple seated on a stone bench near some steps (photo)
724572 Couple seated on a stone bench near some steps (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Over the Garden Wall (photo)
724569 Over the Garden Wall (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over the Garden Wall. Humorous postcard. Caption reads: Grand finale)

A mothers surprise (colour litho)
2777903 A mothers surprise (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mothers surprise)

Laziness and crime in the youth of France (colour litho)
2779348 Laziness and crime in the youth of France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laziness and crime in the youth of France)

The ministerial bench (colour litho)
2818235 The ministerial bench (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ministerial bench. French Prime Minister Charles de Freycinet and his cabinet)

Runaway bull rushing into a church in Tarragona (Spain) while Mass is celebrated (colour litho)
2815600 Runaway bull rushing into a church in Tarragona (Spain) while Mass is celebrated (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

What happened last week in the Austrian Parliament among Italian, Czech and German MPs (colour litho)
2814960 What happened last week in the Austrian Parliament among Italian, Czech and German MPs (colour litho) by Beltrame

Between two epics (colour litho)
2808633 Between two epics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between two epics)

St Elizabeth of Hungarys room, Wartburg (colour photo)
3102097 St Elizabeth of Hungarys room, Wartburg (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Elizabeth of Hungarys room, Wartburg)

The London Flower Mission, Clerkenwell Close, London - Making artificial flowers (engraving)
607839 The London Flower Mission, Clerkenwell Close, London - Making artificial flowers (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Flower Mission)

Studies from Life in Ireland, XI (litho)
1038069 Studies from Life in Ireland, XI (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies from Life in Ireland, XI)

The Special Commission (engraving)
1055753 The Special Commission (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Special Commission)

How Much for a Kiss? (engraving)
961434 How Much for a Kiss? (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Much for a Kiss)

City of London council chamber, Guildhall (b / w photo)
3095078 City of London council chamber, Guildhall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of London council chamber, Guildhall)

Gate, Girton College, Cambridge (b / w photo)
3094923 Gate, Girton College, Cambridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gate, Girton College, Cambridge)

Reverie (colour litho)
3098901 Reverie (colour litho) by Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverie. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, July 1899.); © Look and Learn

Une Vielle Farce (An Old Joke). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, October 1896 (colour litho)
3098779 Une Vielle Farce (An Old Joke). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, October 1896 (colour litho) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Men taking it easy, London, 1870s (b / w photo)
3099657 Men taking it easy, London, 1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men taking it easy, London, 1870s)

Advertisement for a babys bottle (litho)
3096310 Advertisement for a babys bottle (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for a babys bottle)

One Touch Of Nature Makes The Whole World Kin (colour litho)
3095613 One Touch Of Nature Makes The Whole World Kin (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: One Touch Of Nature Makes The Whole World Kin)

Cannes - Place du Casino and statue of King Edward VII of England. Postcard sent in 1913
660458 Cannes - Place du Casino and statue of King Edward VII of England. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Johnny Newcome bringing rum to his fellow officers in the midshipmans mess
6337337 Johnny Newcome bringing rum to his fellow officers in the midshipmans mess by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Views in the Royal Mint, London (b / w photo)
6013706 Views in the Royal Mint, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in the Royal Mint, London)

View across Hampstead Heath from Parliament Hill, London (photo)
6000017 View across Hampstead Heath from Parliament Hill, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View across Hampstead Heath from Parliament Hill)

Man kissing a woman in a garden (colour litho)
6001517 Man kissing a woman in a garden (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man kissing a woman in a garden)

Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho)
5235412 Illustration for The Twigs or Christmas at Ruddock Hall (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Weapons and Implements of the Tribes of Central Africa, visited by Mrs W Baker (engraving)
1610762 Weapons and Implements of the Tribes of Central Africa, visited by Mrs W Baker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Midsummer Nights Dream, a Sketch in a London Park (engraving)
1621936 A Midsummer Nights Dream, a Sketch in a London Park (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Midsummer Nights Dream, a Sketch in a London Park)

The Irish Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving)
1590514 The Irish Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Land League Trials in Dublin)

The garden seat by Kate Greenaway
3779393 The garden seat by Kate Greenaway. by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); (add.info.: The garden seat by Kate Greenaway. Victorian children sitting on a bench. Boy with a hoop. Kate Greenaway by M)

Grandmammas Courtship (engraving)
1627565 Grandmammas Courtship (engraving) by Beyschlag, Robert Julius (1838-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmammas Courtship)

The Seizure of Arms at Clerkenwell, Trial of Thomas Walsh at the Central Criminal Court (engraving)
1061029 The Seizure of Arms at Clerkenwell, Trial of Thomas Walsh at the Central Criminal Court (engraving) by English School

The Failure of Mr Hooley (engraving)
1063657 The Failure of Mr Hooley (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Failure of Mr Hooley)

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"Park Benches: Witness to Stories, Secrets, and Serenity" From the bustling city streets to tranquil gardens, they have long been a silent observer of human existence. Just like "The Ritualistic Prosecutions, " an engraving that depicts the solemnity of justice being served, these humble seats bear witness to countless tales. In "Trent Park, 1934, " an oil on canvas masterpiece captures the essence of leisurely moments spent on park benches. It reminds us of lazy afternoons where time seems to stand still as we immerse ourselves in nature's embrace. An intriguing scene unfolds in "Old woman and strange cat sitting on bench. " This color lithograph invites curiosity about their connection - perhaps sharing secrets or finding solace in each other's company. "Crazy theatre" transports us back to childhood memories through its enchanting engravings from Imagier de l'enfance. Park benches become stages for imaginative play, where dreams take flight and laughter echoes through the air. "The romantic itinerary" evokes a sense of love blooming amidst picturesque landscapes. These benches become witnesses to stolen glances, whispered promises, and tender embraces shared by lovers seeking refuge from the world around them. But not all stories are filled with romance; some depict societal norms like "Church in a Rumanian village. " Here we see how even seating arrangements can reflect segregation between genders – a reminder that it also mirror our complex social fabric. Through centuries-old manuscripts such as "Law Making" or vellum depictions like "Fol. 78v While Preaching in the Synagogue Jesus Heals a Woman, " park benches remind us that they have witnessed history unfold before their very eyes. They have seen empires rise and fall while providing respite for weary souls seeking guidance or healing. Artworks like "Miles from Home" capture more somber narratives - lonely figures finding temporary solace on park benches, yearning for a sense of belonging.