Casings Collection

WWI - Battle of Champagne - Spent shell casings
WWI - Spent shell cases from just one battery after the first day of the Battle of Champagne (25th-30th September 1915) Date: 1915

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (colour litho)
5987534 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

King George V in Flanders, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359732 King George V in Flanders, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sketches of the Pneumatic Tyre Company (engraving)
1605303 Sketches of the Pneumatic Tyre Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Pneumatic Tyre Company)

Assorted sea shells displayed in a tray, view from above

Martyrs Monument, Hakugyokuzan Ryojun, Port Arthur, Memorial. ort Arthur is now under Chinese control and is known as Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province)

WW1 - Titled Women Munitions Workers
The first contingent of Titled Society ladies who volunteered to work for Messrs. Vickers, Sons and Maxim as shell makers

WW1 - French Women working in Munitions Factory Date: 1916

Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal
Steel Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal Date: circa 1920s

Manufacture of Dunlop tyres, 1896: trimming the casings
Manufacture of cycling accessories: women trimming the casings of Dunlop tyres. Date: 1896

Manufacture of Dunlop tyres, 1896: inserting the wires
Manufacture of cycling accessories: women inserting the wires into Dunlop pneumatic tyres. Date: 1896

Cartoon, Krupps New Man-Throwing Howitzer, WW1
Cartoon, Surprises in Store for England, 1. Krupps New Man-Throwing Howitzer. An imaginary scene showing German soldiers standing inside shell casings, ready to be fired at the enemy

Shield bug nymphs (Family Pentatomidae) clustered round the egg shells they have just emerged from. Photographed in a tropical rainforest in Costa Rica

Harlequin ladybird, SEM
Harlequin ladybird. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis), showing its wings (grey)

Radio sets from the 1940s and 1950s. Photographed in 2000, at the exhibition Good-bye to the 20th Century in the Novy Manezh exhibition hall, near Moscow, Russia

Beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica). Photographed in Dorset, UK

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"Casings: Witnessing the Legacy of War and Innovation" Amidst the chaos of World War I's Battle of Champagne, spent shell casings littered the battlefield, bearing witness to the destructive power unleashed. At three thousand meters above ground, a vivid colour lithograph captures the intensity and scale of this historic conflict. Flipping through an Army and Navy Stores Catalogue from 1939-40, one comes across a captivating colour lithograph showcasing various casings. These meticulously crafted objects symbolize both military might and technological advancements that defined an era. In a poignant black-and-white photograph titled "King George V in Flanders, " we see the monarch standing amidst war-torn landscapes adorned with discarded casings. This image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless soldiers during those tumultuous years. Delving into history further, sketches depicting the Pneumatic Tyre Company reveal how even industries adapted to wartime demands. Engravings showcase tire casings being meticulously manufactured, highlighting innovation amid adversity. A visit to Hakugyokuzan Ryojun's Martyrs Monument in Port Arthur unveils another facet of casings' significance. This memorial stands tall as a tribute to fallen heroes who fought valiantly during conflicts where such shells played pivotal roles. The impact on society is evident through images capturing women munitions workers during WWI. Titled Women Munitions Workers proudly display their contribution towards manufacturing these vital components for warfare alongside French women working diligently in munitions factories – their dedication forever etched in history. Beyond warfare lies ingenuity; electromagnets release cracker balls crushing scrap metal while facilitating recycling efforts—a testament to resourcefulness born out of necessity. Tracing back time reveals early stages of tire production at Dunlop—casings trimmed with precision before wires are inserted delicately—an intricate process that laid foundations for modern transportation systems we rely upon today.