Anticipated Collection

Girl & Grandfather Clock
Is it Christmas yet ? - an impatient girl inspects the grandfather clock with her candle

Girl has Fairy Dreams
A small girl sleeping by the fire with her dolly dreams of the joys of Christmas Day

Sikorsky Bomber
Igor Sikorsky designed this bomber for the United States Army, with a 30 metre wing span, and an anticipated speed of 225 km/h

Schoolgirls Dream
The schoolgirl at her desk day-dreams of the pleasures of the Christmas holidays

Evolution: anticipated result of selective breeding in Man. Paris, 1883 (engraving from Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle)
530406 Evolution: anticipated result of selective breeding in Man. Paris, 1883 (engraving from Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle)

Firing a cannon into clouds to stop a hail storm, 1901 (print)
540935 Firing a cannon into clouds to stop a hail storm, 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: It was claimed that rain fell instead of the anticipated hail which would have)

Queen Street, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)
3092415 Queen Street, Oudtshoorn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Street, Oudtshoorn)

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
JEAN-BAPTISTE-PIERRE-ANTOINE LAMARCK French naturalist who in some respects anticipated Darwin, but accepted the transmission of acquired characteristics. Date: 1744 -1829

LCC-LFB Auxiliary Fire Service vehicles, WW2
AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) vehicles. The onset of WW2 brought about a vast expansion of the London Fire Brigade to deal with the anticipated enemy bombing of London

The first Illustrated London News
Front cover of the very first copy of the Illustrated London News, published May 14th, 1842. Founded by Herbert Ingram, who anticipated demand for a newspaper containing illustrations

James Lord Monboddo
JAMES BURNETT, lord MONBODDO Scottish judge and anthro- -pologist, renowned for his radical - some said eccentric - views on human evolution which anticipated Darwin. Date: 1714 - 1799

Dress 1912 French silk radical achievement Poiret
Artokoloro

Air Raid Precautions: Set of 50 cards issued by WD & H0 Wills, Britain 1938, in preparation for the anticipated coming of World War II. Gas-proof Balloon Shelter (French Type)

Firing a cannon into clouds to stop a hail storm, 1901. It was claimed that rain fell instead of the anticipated hail which would have damaged the grape vines in the wine producing area of

Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) English physician and naturalist. Grandfather of Charles Darwin and Francis Galton: Member of Lunar Society

Wrights Coal Tar soap
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar soap showing a British soldier (or Tommy ), writing a thank-you letter to his sweetheart

It is from him
Engraving from a drawing by Marcella Walker showing a young woman opening an eagerly anticipated letter

Christmas Dream 1874
A girl, wrapped up warm in coat, muff, hat & scarf, despite sitting by the fire, dreams of the delights of Christmas to come. Imps play with puddings & crackers

Martello Tower
Spithead Fort is one of the Martello Towers built in 1804 as a defence against the anticipated French invasion of England. They are retained as coastal defences

A Xmas Dream
A boys Christmas dream - presents galore come tumbling down the chimney !

Schoolboys Dream
The schoolboy at his desk day-dreams of the pleasures of the Christmas holidays

Pregnancy Anticipated
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"Anticipated Dreams: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" In the cozy corner of a room, a young girl stands beside an elegant grandfather clock. As its pendulum swings back and forth, she drifts off into her fairy dreams. Her mind takes her to the skies, where she envisions herself soaring in a majestic Sikorsky Bomber. The thrill of flight fills her with excitement as she imagines all the adventures that await. But it's not just about flying high; this schoolgirl has big dreams. She pictures herself firing a cannon into clouds, hoping to halt a raging hailstorm in 1901. Her determination knows no bounds as she strives to make a difference. As she flips through history books, another dream catches her attention - the North American T-28B Trojan 137702 aircraft. Its sleek design ignites her passion for aviation even further, fueling aspirations of becoming a pilot one day. Inspired by great minds before her, like Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and James Lord Monboddo, our dreamer yearns for knowledge and discovery. Their contributions remind her that anything is possible if you dare to dream. A faded photograph captures Queen Street in Oudtshoorn; its black-and-white hues transport our young dreamer to another era. She wonders what stories lie within those old buildings and bustling streets. The Royal Observatory also captivates her imagination through an aged photograph. Stars twinkle above as astronomers unravel the mysteries of the universe - perhaps one day she will join them on their cosmic quest. Amongst these historical treasures lies an engraving from "The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him. " It reminds our dreamer that progress requires belief in oneself and challenging societal norms. With each passing moment spent exploring these anticipated hints from different eras, our young girl's dreams grow stronger.