De Lay Collection

Departure board at Paris airport
Departure board at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Photographed in 2009

Slow Coach and infuriated passenger
A lovely postcard by Lance Thackeray entitled Urgent - featuring a carriage being pulled by a very tired old nag and being driven by an old soak of a driver

traffic congestion on the M1 motorway at Loughborough due to sheer volume of traffic with a plane coming into land at
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London Gatwick Airport
Passengers sitting on the rather uncomfortable looking modern seats at London Gatwick Airport, England

Grays Telephone System
A demonstration of the telephone system of Elisha Gray in New York. Gray filed a patent for the telephone on the same day as Bell, but his initial delay proved costly! Date: 1878

Building construction haulted due to bankruptcy at the Tamarak Resort near Donnelly, Idaho

Fight cancer - delay is dangerous Consult your doctor or health bureau. Poster promoting better health care through early treatment of cancer, showing a hand holding a sword

Belgian engineers at Termonde, Belgium, WW1
Belgian engineers blowing up a railway bridge at Termonde, Belgium, towards the start of the First World War, in order to delay the German advance. Date: 18 September 1914

Belgian troops at Termonde, Belgium, WW1
Belgian troops at Termonde, Belgium, towards the start of the First World War. They are the rear guard, covering a retreat after a railway bridge has been blown up to delay the German advance

Damaged bridge in north eastern France, WW1
A damaged bridge in north eastern France during the First World War. The French adopted the tactic of blowing up bridges to halt the German advance. Date: 1914

Better Late Than Never - a groom hastily makes his way up the aisle to stand alongside his bride, who is not at all impressed by his rather lax timing, Date: 1903

Train delayed sign at railway station during snowstorm, Aviemore Station, Cairngorms N. P
Train delayed sign at railway station during snowstorm, Aviemore Station, Cairngorms N.P. Grampian Mountains, Scotland, january

Slow computer. Conceptual computer artwork of the hourglass symbol displayed by computers when they are busy processing a command. This may represent slow computers with insufficient processing power

Funny Postcard - Urgency
A superb humourous postcard depicting a young man taking a long time over his telegram, which has a lot to do with the pretty young girl behind the counter

How the Trains get Delayed
A courting couple are oblivious to the delay they are causing on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. Please note

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"De Lay: When Time Takes Its Own Pace" Departure board at Paris airport showcases the frustrating reality of delays, leaving passengers in a state of uncertainty and anticipation. A slow coach and an infuriated passenger clash as impatience grows amidst the never-ending wait for their delayed journey. Traffic congestion on the M1 motorway at Loughborough amplifies due to an overwhelming volume of vehicles, while a plane descends towards East Midlands Airport, further complicating matters. Grays Telephone System experiences disruptions as delays hinder communication channels, causing frustration among users trying to connect with one another. Building construction grinds to a halt near Donnelly, Idaho, as bankruptcy strikes Tamarak Resort, leaving unfinished structures standing as reminders of financial setbacks. "Fight cancer - delay is dangerous. " Urgent advice urges individuals to consult doctors or healthcare professionals promptly when it comes to battling this life-threatening disease. Belgian engineers face adversity during WW1 in Termonde, Belgium – their progress slowed by countless obstacles that test their resilience and determination. Belgian troops stationed in Termonde during WW1 encounter unexpected delays that challenge their strategic plans and require adaptability under difficult circumstances. A damaged bridge stands as a poignant reminder of the ravages inflicted upon north-eastern France during WW1 – its reconstruction delayed by ongoing conflict and destruction. "Better Late Than Never" becomes a mantra for those experiencing train delays amid snowstorms at Aviemore Station in Scotland's picturesque Cairngorms National Park within the Grampian Mountains region during January's harsh winter conditions. Slow computer performance frustrates users who find themselves waiting endlessly for tasks to complete or programs to respond efficiently—patience tested by technology's sluggishness.