Choice Collection

The Broad and Narrow way to Heaven or Hell - Religious concepts
THE BROAD AND NARROW WAY the good take the narrow road to Heaven while the wicked take the broad way to Hell

Black and white illustration of Snellen chart used to measure visual acuity. Snellen charts are named after the Dutch ophthalmologist Herman Snellen, who developed the chart in 1862

Between Two Fires, c1892, (1938). Artist: Francis Davis Millet
Between Two Fires, c1892. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Souvenir dolls in traditional Hungarian costumes, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Coffee beans and grounds forming a heart shape

Food on a stall in Shuk HaCarmel market, Tel Aviv, Israel, Middle East

Ford in the road made famous by James Herriot tv series, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

Souvenir tiles in shop display, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Talavera Pottery, El Parian Market, Puebla, Historic Center, Puebla State, Mexico, North America

Advert for Underwood portable typewriters 1931
Underwood creates the new portable typewriter. With a quiet carriage that never interrupts the train of thought, a quieter key action and shift key

Souvenir house shaped refrigerator magnets, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Hand Manicure
A hand manicure. Nails are carefully clipped and a choice of stylish nail varnishes in little bottles is offered. Date: 1930s

Spices in the souk, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Day of the Dead Folk Art, Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Advert for Underwood portable typewriters 1931
Your personal letters... write them on the Underwood portable. With a quiet carriage that never interrupts the train of thought, a quieter key action and shift key

Wartime postcard for soldiers to send home, with options to delete or retain. For example: I am quite well, I have been admitted into hospital, I am being sent down to the base

Euro bank notes. Three fifty Euro bills. The Euro is the common currency for twelve member states of the European Union including Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy

Barabbas Released
Offered a choice between releasing Jesus or the robber Barabbas, the crowd choose Barabbas

S Dixon & Co seed catalogue
The colourful front cover of thes Dixon & Co seed catalogue, offering choice seeds for the flower and kitchen garden

Souvenir dolls in traditional Hungarian costumes, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Titanic - 2nd Class Dinner Menu, 1912. A 2nd Class dinner menu from RMS Titanic dated April 14, 1912. This was the date that Titanic struck the iceburg that caused her to sink

USA-California-Los Angeles-Downtown: El Pueblo de Los Angeles- Historic Mexican Area-Olvera
USA, California, Los Angeles, Downtown: El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Historic Mexican Area, Olvera Street Market, Toy Guitars

Moroccan leather slippers for sale in market, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Souvenir refrigerator magnets, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Hercules at the Crossroads, c. 1596 (oil on canvas)
BEN112980 Hercules at the Crossroads, c.1596 (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); 167x237 cm; Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Paris Cabarets, Ciel and Enfer (Heaven and Hell)
The cabarets of Heaven and Hell (Le Ciel et LEnfer) in the Boulevard de Clichy, Montmartre, Paris. Date: circa 1905

All dressed up - an the button would go! A little girl suffers a wardrobe malfunction before having to make the choice between her two suitors...! Date: 1954

Two Strings To Her Bow, 1887, (1938). Artist: John Pettie
Two Strings To Her Bow, 1887. Painting housed in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921

Thomas Hobson
THOMAS HOBSON English Liveryman at Cambridge. He was the sourse of the expression Hobsons Choice. Date: 1544 - 1630

Illustration of adults and children looking at books in a library

The Thinker, 1901 (bronze)
466761 The Thinker, 1901 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917) (after); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Hawaiian shirts display at market place

Illustration of padlocked ballot box

Hammocks for sale, Otovalo craft market, Otovalo, Ecuador, South America

Flower gardens of Keukenhof, Netherlands

Waitress taking two couples order, (B&W)

Traditional Moroccan teapots for sale in the souks, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Antioch market, Hatay province, Southwest Turkey, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

North Africa, Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh. A Moroccan lamp and lighting shop

Daimler 15 Saloon
An aristocratic car at a moderate price, the choice of the well-to-do business or professional man. Date: 1936

Selection of fresh fruit and vegetables

Liberty or Death
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - or Death - the French citizen, though blindfolded, must make his choice !

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae)

Dong Ba market, Hue, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Two pieces of toast, one white, one brown

Lettuce and cabbage growing in garden

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"Choosing the Path: The Broad and Narrow Way to Heaven or Hell" In this captivating black and white illustration, reminiscent of a Snellen chart, we are confronted with the ultimate concept of choice. Just like in life, there are two distinct paths laid out before us - one leading to heaven and the other to hell. As we gaze upon "Between Two Fires, " a thought-provoking artwork by Francis Davis Millet from 1892, we realize that our choices have consequences, and is up to us to navigate through life's challenges and make decisions that align with our values and beliefs. Traveling across continents, we stumble upon souvenir dolls dressed in traditional Hungarian costumes in Budapest. These dolls serve as a reminder that even within cultural diversity, choice plays a significant role in preserving traditions or embracing change. Venturing further into Tel Aviv's bustling Shuk HaCarmel market in Israel, our senses awaken as we encounter an array of delectable food stalls. Here lies another realm - what flavors will tantalize our taste buds? Will it be the spicy Middle Eastern cuisine or something more familiar? Moving on to Lisbon's charming streets, where shop displays showcase vibrant souvenir tiles from Portugal. Each tile tells its own story but also presents us with yet another decision - which piece resonates most with our personal style or memories? Journeying across borders once again brings us face-to-face with Talavera Pottery at El Parian Market in Puebla State, Mexico. This exquisite craftsmanship reminds us that choosing beauty can enrich not only our surroundings but also our souls. Amsterdam greets us next with house-shaped refrigerator magnets beckoning tourists towards their whimsical charm. These souvenirs symbolize freedom – where do you want your imagination to take you? What dreams will these little houses hold for you? A detour leads us down the famous road made immortal by James Herriot's TV series in Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales.