Usual Collection

Sixth Column Strategy
Stout patriots dislodge an enemy machine gun post from the dome of St. Pauls using the usual Heath Robinson cunning! Please note

Tuba on its Own
There are three sizes of tuba - the smallest is the Euphonium : the Bombardon is the most usual; there is also the Contrabass Tuba, used in military bands and by Wagner. Date: 1897

Royal Engineers unloading ships at Surrey Docks, London, 194
Drawing showing Royal Engineers and men of the Pioneer Corps, under Government orders, busily unloading ships in Surrey Docks, London, August 1945

Sorting Post 1930S
One of the hundreds of groups of auxiliaries at the General Post Office (GPO), dispatching parcels to distant colonies during the usual Christmas postal rush

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

The late Charles Darwin
Article on Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882) with illustrations of his statue at the Natural History Museum, the exterior of his house at Down, near Beckenham, his study and green-house

THE SHIRE HALL, CHELMSFORD, UK. Chelmsford is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford and the county town of Essex, in the East of England

Can-Can (Postcard)
A girl with skimpier underwear than usual for can-can dancers shows us her matching knickers

Cartoon, Business as Usual, by Rodo Pissarro, WW1
Cartoon, Business as Usual during the alterations of the Map of Europe, watercolour by Rodo Pissarro, First World War. Showing a London greengrocer standing defiantly outside his shop. circa 1915

Everything As Usual
A wartime children's short story illustration of an argument between a young man and woman, her aggressive tone causes him to stand uncomfortably. Date: circa 1940s

Sir William Gull (1816 - 1890), studied medicine at St Guy's in London. In 1872 Gull was made a Baronet and became physician to Queen Victoria, treating the Prince of Wales for typhoid

IRISH WAKE
An Irish Wake - relatives and friends gather round the deathbed, grieving or mourning in various degrees, while the pigs and poultry carry on as usual. Date: 1882

WAGNER, DIE FEEN
Prince Arindal and his fairy wife, Ada, whose origins he is forbidden to inquire into, but of course curiosity gets the better of him, with the usual consequences... Date: First performed 1834

DRUNK ZENO BURIED ALIVE
ZENO, Byzantine Emperor, drunk as usual, is taken for dead and buried : when sounds are heard from his tomb, his wife Ariadne tells people to take no notice Date: 491

EMPEROR ZENO DIES
ZENO, Byzantine Emperor Drunk as usual, he is taken for dead and buried : when sounds are heard from his tomb, his wife Ariadne tells people to take no notice Date: ruled 474 - 491

How Slim Piet outwitted his Brother Boers (litho)
1037323 How Slim Piet outwitted his Brother Boers (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Slim Piet outwitted his Brother Boers)

Wolfe, hastily wrapping his handkerchief over the wound, went on with his usual spirit (engraving)
2781134 Wolfe, hastily wrapping his handkerchief over the wound, went on with his usual spirit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfe)

Sir Lowry Pass (b / w photo)
3092334 Sir Lowry Pass (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lowry Pass)

The Abyssinian Elephant at the Zoo (engraving)
1616516 The Abyssinian Elephant at the Zoo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Abyssinian Elephant at the Zoo)

On this occasion there was the usual confusion, illustration by Percy Horton for Labour Weekly. 1925

The branches of autumn beech leaves will keep their glossy surface longer if ironed after the usual pressing, with a little beeswax on the iron. Date: 1930s

Caffeine Rush For Santa Date: 1948

Advert for Amorphophallus Campanulatus, plant seeds 1891
Amorphophallus Campanulatus, two or three feet across, with spotted stem which rises several feet and unfolds at the top an umbel of beautiful palm-like foliage which spreads out several feet like an

Cartoon, Hats That Have Helped Me (Churchill)
Cartoon, Hats That Have Helped Me - Winston Churchill. Colonial headgear is very becoming - but on the small side as usual! Date: 1921

TELEPHONE RATES UP / PUNCH
Telephone Im going to cost you more Householder Why? Telephone Oh, the usual reason - increasing inefficiency Date: 1920

Scaffolding & observatory on St Pauls
It was when the cross of St Pauls was taken down in 1821 to be repaired and reguilt, that the noted surveyor, Thomas Hornor

Giraffe necked weevils (Trachelophorus giraffa) male. Endemic to Andasibe, Madagascar

Seoul, South Korea - Shinshi Men smoking long-stemmed pipes. Date: circa 1920s

South Korea - A Shinshi smoking a long-stemmed pipe
South Korea - A venerable Korean man smoking a long-stemmed pipe and wearing a traditional style of top hat. Date: circa 1910s

February sign Pisces inscription states subject
February with the sign of Pisces, As the inscription below states, the subject of this painting is the month of February. The sign of the zodiac sign Pisces is depicted on a relief with a black

WW2 Christmas card, cat in air raid shelter
WW2 Christmas card, showing a black cat in an air raid shelter -- Christmas As Usual. Date: circa 1942

Comb-crested Jacana / Lotus Bird / Lilly Hopper JPF 12320 Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
JPF-12320 Comb-crested JACANA / Lotus bird / Lily Hopper - on lily pad Kakadu National, N.T. Australia Irediparra gallinacea Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Fake Spirit Photo
The usual " spirit photograph", obtained by photographing the sitter with a positive of the ghost concealed in the dark-slide

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual ) 9 weeks old with flowers, mouth open Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (gray, usual silver) 9 weeks old Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual ) 9 weeks old Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual ) 9 weeks old with flowers Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual ) 9 weeks old with flowers, mouth open Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual ) 9 weeks old with flowers Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual ) 9 weeks old with flowers, mouth open Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual & grey usual silver ) 9 weeks old with flowers CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual & grey usual silver ) 9 weeks old with flowers Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual ) 9 weeks old with flowers Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual ) 9 weeks old with flowers Date:

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CAT. Somali kitten (brown usual ) 9 weeks old with flowers, mouth open Date:

Business As Usual revue by F. W. Mark and A. P. de Courville
Business As Usual revue by F. W. Mark and Albert P. de Courville (1887 - 1960). First produced at the London Hippodrome on the 16th November 1914

Arm knife and scabbard, nd. Long, double edged blade of usual leaf shape. With semi-circular gear-wheel type stamps. Yellow bone hilt with usual double concave shape

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Capturing the essence of 'usual' through historical snapshots and cultural references. From the strategic Sixth Column Strategy to the soulful Tuba on its Own, every aspect tells a unique story. Witness Royal Engineers unloading ships at Surrey Docks, London in 1940, showcasing their usual dedication and resilience. Step into the past with Sorting Post in the 1930s, where meticulous organization was an everyday norm. Reflecting on pivotal moments like the Tennis Court Oath reminds us that even revolutions start with something usual yet extraordinary. The late Charles Darwin's groundbreaking discoveries prove that curiosity can lead to remarkable breakthroughs in our usual pursuit of knowledge. Delight in Can-Can (Postcard), a vibrant celebration of French culture and its lively traditions. Explore THE SHIRE HALL, CHELMSFORD, UK - witness how this principal settlement has evolved while retaining its usual charm over time. Embrace life's unpredictability as we navigate through Everything As Usual; finding comfort amidst routine is truly an art form itself. Discover Sir William Gull's exceptional contributions to medicine and his impact on society beyond what is considered ordinary or expected. Experience the heartfelt tradition of an IRISH WAKE - a testament to celebrating life even during times of loss and grief. Immerse yourself in Wagner's enchanting opera DIE FEEN - where music transcends boundaries and transports us from our usual reality into realms unknown.