Slab Collection

3000 BC Cuneiform writing on clay slab, front view

Slab commemorating Pope Benedict XVIs visit to Marienplatz, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Schoolboys sitting on The Table Rock, Glyder Fach, Snowdon, North Wales Date: circa 1930s

Polished slab of labradorite
Labradorite (calcium sodium aluminum silicate) can seem dull and grey until the light hits correctly, then an array of colours can be observed glowing on the surface

Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Packaging of slab tea, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Packaging of slab tea, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Salt blocks extracted from salt flats, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Scotland, Easter Ross, Clach a Charridh or Shandwick Stone is a Class II Pictish stone located near Shandwick on the Tarbat peninsula

Mushrooms growing out of a hole in a wooden slab

Rhode Island, Newport, Brenton Point State Park, Portuguese Discovery Monument on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island

Lithographic printing-press 1876
Printer and his apprentice, putting on the ink on the pre-made etched stone. Date: 1876

Coffin lid, Church of St Sithney, Sithney, Cornwall. April 1935
The granite lid of a coffin with flared Latin cross resting against the inside of the North wall. Said to be the coffin of the founder of the 13th century Priory of St John of Sithney parish

The Drosten Stone, Pictish Cross-Slab from St. Vigeans, c850. A carved Pictish stone of the 9th century at St Vigeans, near Arbroath, Scotland

Detail of a Pictish carved stone showing the Pictish Beast symbol, 6th century
Detail of a Pictish carved stone showing the Pictish Beast or Elephant symbol on Rodneys Stone near Brodie Castle in Morayshire, Scotland, 6th century

Camels caravan carrying salt from the Dallol salt flats, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Early Christian Slabs, Maughold Church, Maughold, Isle of Man

Nottingham Market Square in 1927

Nottingham Market Square laying tram tracks in 1929

Market Place, Nottingham

Long Row, Nottingham

Market Square, Nottingham, early 1900s

Passage of Theores. Detail of the Three Graces, c. 470 BC. Relief. Thasian marble. From Thasos, Greece. Louvre Museum. Paris, France. Date: 2014

4th Century Bc Acheron Aeneid Allegoric Allegorical
4th, century, bc, acheron, aeneid, allegoric, allegorical, allegory, ancient, age, art, boat, boatman, boundary, campania, charon, cross, dead, death, deceased, ferry, ferryman, gravestone, greek

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Slab of ice falling from massive iceberg calved from Jakobshavn Glacier sends up massive wave in Disko Bay on sunny summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Slab of ice falls from massive iceberg calved from Jakobshavn Glacier in Disko Bay on sunny summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Slab of ice falling from massive iceberg calved from Jakobshavn Glacier sends up massive wave in Disko Bay on sunny summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway. Rock slab with Sedum sp. and traditional wooden fishing boat anchored in Tranoya. Date: 28/01/2009

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Norway. Rock slab with Sedum sp. and traditional wooden fishing boat anchored in Tranoya. Date: 28/01/2009

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Norway. Glacially polished rock slabs mixes with sandy beaches along Vestfjorden near Tranoya. Date: 28/01/2009

Farm buildings, slab construction, on new stump farm. Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm buildings, slab construction, on new stump farm. Boundary County, Idaho

Small portable sawmill, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Small portable sawmill, very typical of the sawmills which are cutting small pine and hardwood growth of the area. Note mill and boiler, sawdust pile

Slab with chariot race in the Circus Maximus of Rome, II - III century AD
6255425 Slab with chariot race in the Circus Maximus of Rome, II - III century AD by Roman, (2nd-3rd century); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Archaelogical Collection Foligno)

Food preparation, San Juan Pueblo, c. 1880-1900 (b / w photo)
DPL415547 Food preparation, San Juan Pueblo, c.1880-1900 (b/w photo) by Kohlberg & Hopkins (fl.1880-1900); Denver Public Library

An Abundance of Fruit, c. 1860. Creator: Severin Roesen
An Abundance of Fruit, c. 1860

Slab in low relief from mortuary chamber... Eastern Han dynasty, 25-220
Slab in low relief from mortuary chamber; design, in three registers, of horses, riders, and carts, Eastern Han dynasty, 25-220

Han slab in low relief from mortuary chamber... Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE
Han slab in low relief from mortuary chamber; design in two registers, of men, horses, and carts, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Rock Slabs and Sky, Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington State

Large molded grey funerary architectural element with two tigers (ceramic)
CH426449 Large molded grey funerary architectural element with two tigers (ceramic) by Chinese School, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220); 38x146x19 cm; Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California, CA

Grave marker, mid-7th to mid-8th century (limestone)
3527854 Grave marker, mid-7th to mid-8th century (limestone) by Anglo-Saxon; 22.2x16.5x7.5 cm; Great North Museum: Hancock, UK; (add.info.: Incised cross and border and runic inscription)

Roman toilet seat found in a hospital building (stone)
5865198 Roman toilet seat found in a hospital building (stone) by Roman; Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum, Newcastle, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; out of copyright

Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone)
1074083 Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 42.5x79x9.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: rectangular, of the priest Montuhotep)

Slab on the Washington Tomb (engraving)
664735 Slab on the Washington Tomb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slab on the Washington Tomb)

Old tombstone in St Philips (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832211 Old tombstone in St Philips (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
BBC186438 Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); total pic=114x15 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
BBC186437 Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); total pic 114x155 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

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"From ancient scripts to modern marvels, the slab holds stories of time. Dating back to 3000 BC, cuneiform writing etched on a clay slab reveals the earliest form of written communication. A front view of this historical artifact transports us to an era where knowledge was preserved in stone. In another commemorative slab, we witness Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Marienplatz in Munich. This enduring symbol captures the significance of his presence and serves as a reminder of faith and unity. Nature's slabs also captivate our imagination. Schoolboys find solace sitting on The Table Rock amidst Glyder Fach in Snowdonia, connecting with nature's grandeur while contemplating life's mysteries. A polished labradorite slab showcases Earth's hidden treasures. Its mesmerizing colors and patterns unveil the beauty that lies beneath its surface, reminding us that true magnificence often requires deeper exploration. Shifting our focus from natural wonders to urban landscapes, Nottingham Market Square takes center stage in various snapshots throughout history. In 1927, bustling crowds filled this vibrant square as people went about their daily lives. Two years later, tram tracks were laid down - a testament to progress and innovation shaping cityscapes. Market Place and Long Row stand as witnesses to Nottingham's rich heritage - timeless landmarks where generations have gathered for commerce and community bonding over centuries past. Delving further into history’s embrace is Market Square during the early 1900s; it exudes an aura reminiscent of bygone eras when horse-drawn carriages traversed its cobblestone streets. Artistic expressions also find their place on slabs like "Passage of Theores. " This intricate detail depicting Three Graces offers glimpses into mythological tales that continue captivating minds even today. Traveling across continents brings us face-to-face with salt blocks extracted from Ethiopian salt flats in Dallol within Danakil Depression’s Afar Region.