Adapted Collection

Thames Sailing Barge
A Thames sailing barge is a type of commercial sailing boat once common on the River Thames in London. The flat-bottomed barges with a shallow draught and leeboards

LCC-LFB Dennis motorised fire pump and crew
The introduction of the Dennis fire appliances would see the creation of dual-purpose fire engines capable of carrying either the 50 foot wheeled escape or, as here, adapted as a pump

Economics a la Heath Robinson
Do not scrap your disused lighting, heating, or cooking apparatus; they can be easily adapted to other requirements. Please note

Coal-mine in the Midlands in the 1790s featuring a Newcomen engine adapted for rotary motion motion and used a whimsey for winding up coal. Date: 1790s

J. W Walkers Organ at the Great Exhibition, 1851
An organ in the Tudor style, designed by Banks and Barry, adapted for a hall or music room. Date: 1851

Union Workhouse, Easthampstead, Berkshire
A distant view of the Easthampstead Union workhouse, Berkshire, opened in about 1836, in buildings adapted from former almshouses

Purple-throated hummingbirds, male
In a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism and plant-animal relationships: the male hummingbird with a larger body and short

LCC-MFB Battersea sub-fire station, London SW8
Battersea sub-fire station, at 32 Battersea Park Road, one of only a few London stations not actually built as a fire station

Federal Dance Theatre presents Salut au monde adapted from a poem of that name by Walt Whitman. Poster showing nine people dancing. Date 1936 or 1937

Grape tendril, SEM
Grape tendril. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a curled grape (Vitis sp.) tendril. Tendrils are specialised thread-like stems or leaves that are used by climbing plants for support

Projecting Praxinoscope
Reynauds praxinoscope adapted for projection onto a screen : later he would adapt it for projection in a large hall

Yvonne as Astarte, the Goddess of the Moon, Dalys Theatre
Yvonne as Astarte, the Goddess of the Moon, at Dalys Theatre, London. Yvonne was a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Percy Greenbank, and music by Jean Gilbert and Vernon Duke (Dukelsky)

Fur seal colony enjoy the heat of the sun at the Walvis Bay near lighthouse at Sandwich Harbour, Swacopmund, Namibia, Africa

Golf Hotel, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire
A birds eye view illustration of what was originally a spa hydro at Ben Rhydding, near Ilkley, West Yorkshire. By the 1930s, it had rebranded itself as a golf hotel

Cover of Sheet Music for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving)
XJF323038 Cover of Sheet Music for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

Reconstructed Warships back in Service. Date: 1939

In The Quartermaster's Stores
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for In The Quartermaster's Stores, words and music adapted by Box, Cox and Bert Read

Gothic Panelling
A lithographic plate produced by Day and Sons, showing a series of designs for enriched panelling using gothic foliage. These designs would have often been adapted for carvings in wood

Red Lion Square Settle
A photograph of a white painted settle designed by William Morris, potentially constructed by Henry Price. The furniture was adapted for installation at Red House, the home of William Morris

The reconstructed opera house
The Reconstructed Royal Opera House at Covent Garden; For Professor Reinhardt's presentation of Oedipus. This greatest outcome of the Greek genius of Sophocles was translated by Professor Gilbert

Aboriginal Shield Design
This design was adapted from a shield in Cairns, north Queensland, representing a section of a continuous design for borders to hanging shades, curtains, cushions etc. Date: circa 1925

Widecombe Fair, British International Pictures film, adapted from a story by Eden Phillpotts, directed by Norman Walker Date: 1929

But Who Will He Belong To? General Election 1910
Adapted drawing from a painting by Joshua Reynold of United Kingdom not knowing which way the election would go. The general election was resulted in a hung parliament

Ebulient Essence
Elisabeth van Helden

Uniforms of the German Navy (from left) Sailors, corvette captain in overcoat, admiral, lieutenant at sea, sea cadet
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, adapted, adaption, adaptions, admirals, alike, alikeness, archive, attire, black, black-and-white, black-white, camouflage pattern, camouflage patterns, camouflaged

On Christmas Eve in 1803, Frederick William III presented the Crown Prince in the uniform of the Garde du Corps
5 people, adapted, alike, alikeness, atmospheric, atmospheric light, attire, chic, children, clothes, clothing style, consistent, crown princes, digital, digitally, equal, europe's, evening

A Wonderful Bird-Like Reptile (b/w photo)
1628157 A Wonderful Bird-Like Reptile (b/w photo) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wonderful Bird-Like Reptile)

Wagon built on the farm utilizing parts of wrecked Dodge... Oregon, Kirby (Josephine County), 1939
Wagon built on the farm utilizing parts of wrecked Dodge truck. " The team can haul three times as much." Oregon, Kirby (Josephine County)

French soldier using a specially adapted snipers rifle with periscope in the trenches, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
5228782 French soldier using a specially adapted snipers rifle with periscope in the trenches, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Jonas

"Under the Red Robe, "the New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, adapted by Mr Edward Rose from Mr Stanley
1605895 " Under the Red Robe, " the New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, adapted by Mr Edward Rose from Mr Stanley Weymans Novel (litho) by Begg

a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746697 a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nepenthes)

A short-tailed weasel sitting in the snow, looking forward, USA
A short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea) camouflaged in its white winter coat, looking out over the snow; United States of America

Sad Bride
Jan Slotboom

Sad Bride
Jan Slotboom

Canaan adapted to the Gospel History and exhibiting the Principal Travels of Jesus Christ (coloured engraving)
3640674 Canaan adapted to the Gospel History and exhibiting the Principal Travels of Jesus Christ (coloured engraving) by English School

How Teddie and his Sister adapted a Nursery Rhyme (chromolitho)
1046865 How Teddie and his Sister adapted a Nursery Rhyme (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Teddie and his Sister adapted a Nursery Rhyme)

Yvonne as Astarte, the Goddess of the Moon, at Dalys Theatre, London. Yvonne was a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Percy Greenbank, and music by Jean Gilbert and Vernon Duke (Dukelsky)

"For the Crown, "the New Play at the Lyceum Theatre, adapted by Mr John Davidson from the French of M
1605136 " For the Crown, " the New Play at the Lyceum Theatre, adapted by Mr John Davidson from the French of M Francois Coppee (litho) by Wright

Harris Sewing Machine adapted to electric motor. 1920s

Portrait of Empress Catherine I (1684-1727), (oil on canvas)
1195711 Portrait of Empress Catherine I (1684-1727), (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766) (studio of); 90x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Gatling Gun, adapted to Indian and Oriental Warfare (engraving)
2790466 The Gatling Gun, adapted to Indian and Oriental Warfare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gatling Gun, adapted to Indian and Oriental Warfare)

Extemporising a Boat, Method practised by German Cavalry (b / w photo)
1628523 Extemporising a Boat, Method practised by German Cavalry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extemporising a Boat)

How Teddie and his Sister adapted a Nursery Rhyme (chromolitho)
1046866 How Teddie and his Sister adapted a Nursery Rhyme (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Teddie and his Sister adapted a Nursery Rhyme)

"The Little Minister, "the New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, adapted from Mr J M Barries Novel (litho)
1598106 " The Little Minister, " the New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, adapted from Mr J M Barries Novel (litho) by Sauber

An Italian pietre dure inlaid marble table top depicting an interior scene of a receding
1764810 An Italian pietre dure inlaid marble table top depicting an interior scene of a receding arcaded gallery (pietre dura) by Italian School

Canaan, adapted to the Book of Genesis (coloured engraving)
3640651 Canaan, adapted to the Book of Genesis (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canaan, adapted to the Book of Genesis)

Dramatis Personae for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving)
XJF336967 Dramatis Personae for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

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"Adapted: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into a world where economics meets the whimsical contraptions of Heath Robinson. Picture yourself aboard a majestic Thames Sailing Barge, gliding through the tranquil waters while witnessing the marvels of an era gone by. In this captivating tale, we find ourselves amidst the hustle and bustle of London's LCC-LFB Dennis motorized fire pump and crew. Their unwavering dedication to safeguarding lives in the face of danger is truly commendable. Venturing further, we stumble upon a coal-mine in the Midlands, where resilience and adaptability are etched into every miner's soul. Witness their unyielding spirit as they navigate through challenging depths to fuel progress. Our journey takes us next to Union Workhouse in Easthampstead, Berkshire - a place that witnessed both hardship and compassion. Here, individuals adapted to circumstances beyond their control, finding solace in unity during times of adversity. Nature reveals its own adaptations as well - behold the vibrant purple-throated hummingbirds with their mesmerizing dance. These magnificent creatures have evolved over time to thrive amidst lush landscapes with grace unmatched. Amidst urban chaos lies LCC-MFB Battersea sub-fire station in London SW8 - an emblematic symbol of adaptation within city life. Brave firefighters stand ready day and night, prepared for any challenge that comes their way. The Federal Dance Theatre presents "Salut au monde, " an awe-inspiring performance adapted from J. W Walker's Organ at the Great Exhibition held back in 1851. Witness artistry intertwining with innovation as dancers transport you through time itself. Delve deeper into nature's wonders as we explore grape tendrils under SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope). Marvel at these intricate structures designed for adaptation; each twist and turn seeking support on its journey towards growth.