Unpacking Collection

Charlton Athletic footballer Stuart Leary pictured on his arrival home at Bexley Heath from South Africa. 23rd November 1962

Formula 1 2024: Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Boxes and crates of freight on the pit straight during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on Monday March 18, 2024 in Melbourne

Returning French Refugees, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Returning French Refugees, 1918 or 1919. Refugees returning to France after World War I.

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldiers outside tents at E´taples, France during World War I.

French Mitrailleuse Detachment, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Mitrailleuse Detachment, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers with pack horses which are carrying mitrailleuses (disassembled machine guns).

Formula 1 2024: Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Freight in the pit lane outside of the Mercedes garage during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on Monday March 18

Formula 1 2024: Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Boxes and crates of freight belonging to Red Bull in the pit lane during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on Monday March 18

Formula 1 2024: Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Boxes and crates of freight belonging to the Ferrari team are unpacked on the pit straight during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit

Formula 1 2024: Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: A forklift truck is used to move freight in the pit lane outside of the Mercedes garage during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit

Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of the Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of the Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948

Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948

Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill, London
An atmospheric early summers morning view of Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill, London. Date: 1960s

Man unpacking his suitcase (b / w photo)
3094200 Man unpacking his suitcase (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man unpacking his suitcase. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Our Poultry Supply (engraving)
2799829 Our Poultry Supply (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Poultry Supply)

The Distribution of Gifts Sent from Italy to National Troops in China (Colour Litho)
2798387 The Distribution of Gifts Sent from Italy to National Troops in China (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manhattan Purchase (colour litho)
3095817 Manhattan Purchase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manhattan Purchase. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A 20 ft. long Python being carried by eleven members of the Zoological Society staff
3066179 A 20 ft. long Python being carried by eleven members of the Zoological Society staff, London Zoo, June 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Uncommon goods leaving for America (colour litho)
2808780 Uncommon goods leaving for America (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncommon commodity leaving for America)

A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust (b / w photo)
1629056 A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust)

Notes at the International Fisheries Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving)
1044146 Notes at the International Fisheries Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sydney International Exhibition, unpacking the French Trophy (engraving)
1054303 The Sydney International Exhibition, unpacking the French Trophy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sydney International Exhibition)

View of a cabin aboard the SS Ausonia (b / w photo)
STC255201 View of a cabin aboard the SS Ausonia (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A first class cabin aboard the RMS Scythia (b / w photo)
STC255817 A first class cabin aboard the RMS Scythia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The RMS Scythia was a Cunard liner)

Construction, International Exhibition, 1862 (sepia photo)
STC416141 Construction, International Exhibition, 1862 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Whiteleys Farms: Unpacking store bottles, jars, etc, for food factory (b / w photo)
6007059 Whiteleys Farms: Unpacking store bottles, jars, etc, for food factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unpacking store bottles, jars, etc)

Smugglers loading contraband on their ponies for the journey inland (litho)
PNP270186 Smugglers loading contraband on their ponies for the journey inland (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Unpacking the Art-Treasures at the Exhibition Building, Manchester, View from the Great Hall into the Transept
1587493 Unpacking the Art-Treasures at the Exhibition Building, Manchester, View from the Great Hall into the Transept (engraving) by English School

The Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1625468 The Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building)

Leadenhall Market 1859
Unpacking game and poultry at Leadenhall Market at Christmas time. Date: 1859

Arrival in Cologne, 1489. Creator: Hans Memling
Arrival in Cologne, 1489. Reliquary of Saint Ursula who disembarks in Cologne at the city gates assisted by her companions

Shopkeeper unpacking canned gammon joints, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Shopkeeper unpacking canned gammon joints, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. The meat has just been imported from Denmark by the Danish Bacon Company

L Enseigne de Gersaint (fragment), 1720-1721, (1937). Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
L Enseigne de Gersaint (fragment), 1720-1721, (1937). From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

Advert for Revelation travel wardrobe 1938
Advertisement for the Rev-Robe travel wardrobe (ladies model), hardly larger than a hatbox from Revelation, the makers of the worlds most famous suitcase

WW2 safety poster, Use Your Head Brother! Unpack and handle all materials with care. By Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Advert for Revelation travel wardrobe 1937
Gifts by Revelation. A range of Revelation suitcases, from holders for your bottles of creams and lotions. To a travel case to hang your dresses straight from your wardrobe into your Rev-Robe with no

Unpacking Goods in the Great Exhibition Building, the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

The Fish Market (oil on canvas)
XIR221433 The Fish Market (oil on canvas) by Guifard, Dominique Henri (1838-1913); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Morning View of the Inner Port of Marseille and the Pavilion of the Horloge du Parc
XIR156103 Morning View of the Inner Port of Marseille and the Pavilion of the Horloge du Parc, 1754 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 165x263 cm; Musee de la Marine, Paris

Unpacking Goods in the Great Exhibition Building, the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Pair of hands unpacking a box of fresh organic leeks, close-up

Game / Dressing up 19C
A schoolgirl looks on with interest as a fellow-border unpacks her clothes at the start of a new term in boarding school

1851 / SETTING UP
SETTING UP Unpacking exhibits

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"Unpacking the Memories: From Bexley Heath to Notting Hill, a Journey Begins" As Charlton Athletic footballer Stuart Leary arrives home at Bexley Heath, he starts unpacking not just his belongings but also the memories of his recent triumphs on the field. The Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill awaits him with its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic treasures, offering a glimpse into London's rich cultural tapestry. Amongst his possessions is an advert for Revelation travel wardrobe from 1938, reminding him of past adventures and inspiring dreams of future explorations. In a black and white photo, we see a man meticulously unpacking his suitcase, symbolizing the process of unraveling one's life after returning from a journey. Amidst paperwork strewn across the table, there lies an engraving depicting "Our Poultry Supply, " highlighting the importance of sustenance and nourishment in our daily lives. A colorful lithograph showcases "The Distribution of Gifts Sent from Italy to National Troops in China, " emphasizing acts of generosity that transcend borders. In another lithograph titled "Manhattan Purchase, " we witness history being unfolded as land changes hands—a reminder that every place has its own story waiting to be discovered. Meanwhile, eleven members of the Zoological Society staff carry a massive python measuring 20 ft. , showcasing their dedication towards preserving nature's wonders. A vivid lithograph captures "Uncommon goods leaving for America, " illustrating how objects can bridge gaps between distant lands while fostering connections between people. On another note, a black and white photograph reveals Canvas City—the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust—where individuals rebuild their lives amidst adversity. Lastly, an engraving portrays notes taken at the International Fisheries Exhibition in South Kensington—an ode to knowledge shared among nations about sustaining marine resources for generations to come.