Slanting Collection

Inventor of the Gyroscopic monorail system Louis Brennan gave a demonstration of the capabilities of the rail of the future at the grounds of the Torpedo Factory at Gillingham, near Chatham

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire
The Passage and doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Doorway
The Doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Sitting Room
The Sitting Room of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

Smiling Woman
A clay model sculpture which portrays a slender, smiling woman, standing with her hand resting on her hip, her neck is craning slightly forward, giving her head a slanting tilt. Date: circa 1922

Small Coast Town
A landscape painting of some countryside houses, placed sporadically over slanting, grassy terrain. Date: circa 1920

Decorative
A colourful watercolour painting of a slanting tree, behind some formal bushes outside a fine country garden. Date: circa 1920

Figures By A Tree
This painting shows two similarly dressed figures in blue, sat beside a slanting tree, looking out to a broad, flat countryside. Date: circa 1917

Night On A Canal, Ghent
An atmospheric painting of some empty boats with slanting wooden poles during the evening, on a canal in Ghent, northwest Belgium. Date: circa 1916

The Pool
A landscape oil painting of two large, slanting trees stood by a calm pool in the countryside. Date: circa 1922

Coiffure with slanting waves and low-neck dressing (litho)
3632299 Coiffure with slanting waves and low-neck dressing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure with slanting waves and low-neck dressing)

Ice Hill, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho)
STC169203 Ice Hill, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Magic Table, Crooked House, Himley (colour photo)
3092986 The Magic Table, Crooked House, Himley (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magic Table, Crooked House, Himley)

Signature of Henry James (colour litho)
KW387027 Signature of Henry James (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: James (1843-1916), American-born author; ); Photo eKen Welsh; American, out of copyright

Morning shadows slant across the Westgate Centre in Oxford, England

Striking architecture of MuCEM in the Fort St Jean part of Marseilles, France
Marseilles, France - 20 June 2013; no people in view. The Old Fort Saint-Jean area of Marseilles, France is characterised by strong architectural contrasts; here we see the ultra modern MuCEM Museum

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Endless colonnade with wall carvings in Angkor Wat in Cambodia

Patio of Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Philadelphia, USA
The colourful Patio of Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Philadelphia, USA, designed to look as if it is out of doors, with a sky effect on the ceiling, slanting tile roofs, a fountain

Ox treadmill, uper Italy, ca. 1600. Were used to drive corn mills. Two oxen can work on the slanting plate. The animals are roped

Chapelle St-Gonnery
The leaning led steeple added in 1612 to the 10th Century Chapelle St-Gonnery in Plougrescant in the Morbihan region of Brittany

How many centuries of change and chance Those gnarled gray trunks have sentineled, calm and still, Above the pool where slanting sunbeams glance, And the grave heron wets his tawny bill

17 Gough Square - where Dr. Johnson compiled his dictionary
17 Gough Square, Fleet Street, London - where Dr. Samuel Johnson compiled his dictionary in 1748. In the garret (with the slanting roof) his assistants worked

How many centuries of change and chance Those gnarled gray trunks have sentineled, calm and still, Above the pool where slanting sunbeams glance, And the grave heron wets his tawny bill

Rob Roy Valley, Mount Aspiring National Park, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Sharks Tooth Peak and Raspberry Hut, Matukituki Valley, Mount Aspiring National Park, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Larches, Waitiri, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Vineyard, Wanaka, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Pasture, Burke Pass, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Camels, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Junior school children exercising in colourful clothes, Beijing, China, Asia

Fringed Hem 1924
Two tubular shaped dresses with low waistlines. One has a deep V neckline, uneven seam at the hip & a gored skirt, the other a slanting low waistline & fringed skirt

PROSSERs PROJECT 1844
Prossers idea was to run the trains on wooden rails with slanting guide-wheels

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"Embrace the Quirkiness: Exploring the Slanting Wonders of The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire" Step into a world where straight lines are overrated and crooked is celebrated. Nestled in Himley, Staffordshire lies The Crooked House - a charming architectural marvel that defies gravity and challenges our perception of reality. 🏡✨ As you approach its enchanting doorway, prepare to be transported into an alternate universe where everything seems slightly askew. Each step inside reveals a sitting room that appears to have been caught in a whimsical dance with gravity itself. 😮🪜 Amidst this slanted wonderland, you'll encounter a smiling woman who seems perfectly at ease within these peculiar walls. Her infectious joy mirrors the sense of delight experienced by visitors who stumble upon this hidden gem in the heart of Staffordshire. Venturing beyond The Crooked House's boundaries, explore small coast towns adorned with decorative elements that pay homage to their rich history and unique charm. Amongst figures gathered by ancient trees, tales from generations past whisper through the wind - captivating all who listen closely. For those seeking more unconventional experiences, embark on a night-time adventure along Ghent's picturesque canal. As darkness descends upon tranquil waters, witness ethereal reflections painting mesmerizing scenes against the slanted buildings lining its banks. But it doesn't stop there. Journey back in time as we unveil Louis Brennan's groundbreaking invention - the Gyroscopic monorail system. At Gillingham's Torpedo Factory grounds near Chatham, witness firsthand how his visionary creation defied conventional transportation norms and paved the way for future innovations. Returning full circle to The Crooked House in Himley once again brings us face-to-face with its undeniable allure. Its twisted architecture stands as both an architectural anomaly and testament to human creativity pushing boundaries beyond what society deems "normal. " So, let's celebrate the slanting wonders that surround us.