Delayed Collection

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

Types of war bombs in use by G. H. Davis
Instruments of destruction: types of war bombs in use during the Second World War. A comparative chart showing the various types, including the incendiary, the high explosive, the armour piercing

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

The Metropolitan Underground Railway, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Metropolitan Underground Railway, 1862. Stations of the world's first passenger-carrying designated underground railway. 'Paddington Junction; Chapel St

start time
Erhan Durceylan

Une station infiniment trop prolongée, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une station infiniment trop prolongee, 19th century

Line of buses in traffic jam, Market Square, Cambridge, caused by ongoing construction work, 16th September 1965

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom steps down from the van ?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom steps down from the van at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves hangar, Cape Canaveral
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves the hangar at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

A technician adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virg?
A technician adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

WW2 - Parachutist Making A Delayed Drop
A photograph of a British WW2 parachutist preparing to make a delayed drop, he observes his stopwatch to gauge the right moment to jump. Date: circa 1940s

Letter written by Ida Stanton on board RMS Carpathia
Handwritten letter written on board RMS Carpathia dated 15 August 1912 with original Cunard envelope. Dear Papa and boys... we were delayed by boarding a large cargoe (sic) of spaghetti

The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving)
529890 The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of)

The Lighting of the Delayed Coronation Bonfires, 30 June (litho)
1600726 The Lighting of the Delayed Coronation Bonfires, 30 June (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lighting of the Delayed Coronation Bonfires, 30 June)

Trent Bridge Test Delayed Due To Wet Outfield England V India England V India Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 27 July 2007 Date: 27 July 2007

Delaying the announcement of dawn, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Delaying the announcement of dawn, c. 1767/68

The Overland Telegraph from the Cape to Cairo (litho)
1048014 The Overland Telegraph from the Cape to Cairo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Overland Telegraph from the Cape to Cairo)

From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving)
1047754 From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog)

A Tale of a Snake (engraving)
1047625 A Tale of a Snake (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of a Snake)

Railway obstructionism in Italy, episodes of travellers rebellion against railway workers (Colour Litho)
2814762 Railway obstructionism in Italy, episodes of travellers rebellion against railway workers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (litho)
1600319 The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers, the Delayed Arrival of the CIV)

Edward VII coronation postponed 1902
When the news that Edward VII, (Prince of Wales at the time), was taken ill with appendicitis two days before the planned Coronation in July, anxious people gathered around Buckingham Palace

The Real Reason why the Mail was delayed (engraving)
1622196 The Real Reason why the Mail was delayed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Real Reason why the Mail was delayed)

The Packet Delayed, 1854 (pencil & w / c heightened with white on paper)
5916436 The Packet Delayed, 1854 (pencil & w/c heightened with white on paper) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 35.1x24.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Friday 6th July 1973. Our picture shows... smiles hide the frustration of Chris Evert (left) and Billie Jean King, kept off court, Women Singles Final

Fog delays at London Airport. A small boy passenger peers into the fog which grounded many flights at London airport. 21st January 1964

It is a long wait for planes at Gatwick airport, due to fog, the only aerodrome open for the air liners in London, the queues grew all day long. 6th December 1962

Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre, which spans Cox Street, Coventry, West Midlands. The opening was delayed eight months due to construction problems. 30th January 1975

Railway strike in Scotland: Sketches in Glascow 1891
Series of illustrations of the Strike in Glascow in 1891. Date: 1891

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom approaches his Redstone ?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom approaches his Redstone rocket at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom is raised in a lift to t?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom is raised in a lift to the Mercury capsule at the top of the Redstone rocket at Cape Canaveral prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather

The Death - Postponed, 1822, (1922). Artist: Robert Pollard
The Death - Postponed, 1822, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Head and shoulders of Belgian General Leman
General Leman, who was involved in the building of the forts at Liege, delayed the German advance there by skilfully moving a small force around within the walls. WW1 Date: 1914

WW2 Poster -- Your Release can be delayed with VD
Your Release can be delayed with VD! Colour lithograph, British Army anti-venereal disease medical information poster, after 2nd Lieutenant Stacey Hopper

Front and back covers, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson, published by the Great Western Railway in the companys centenary year

Naval Division in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Royal Marine and Naval Brigades (Naval Division) of the British Royal Navy being guided by Colonel Seely in a car, leaving Antwerp after their gallant defence

Rumpler D I German fighter biplane (serial no. 1589/18) which came too late to take part in the First World War. It was apparently difficult to build

Edward VII coronation postponed
When the news that Edward VII, (Prince of Wales at the time), was taken ill with appendicitis two days before the planned Coronation in July, anxious people gathered around Buckingham Palace

Comic Postcard - Romance at Piccadilly Circus " I meant t ge on the tube at Piccadilly last night, but I Got Off there instead!

Protective textile covering to delay snow melting on skiing slope, Presena Glacier, Italian Alps, Italy, August

In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of Cadiz for three days. The attack delayed the sailing of the Spanish Armada by a year

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

Commuters Await Train
A crowded platform of rush hour commuters waiting for a train on Malden station. Date: 1930s

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

A Blizzard at Halifax Football Ground
A crowd, gathered for the F.A. Cup fifth-round tie between Halifax and Luton in 1933, experiencing an heavy snowstorm. The match was delayed for 20 minutes to allow the snow to stop

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"Embracing the Art of Patience: Tales Moments in History" Departure board at Paris airport: Amidst the bustling chaos, time stands still as flights face unexpected delays. Types of war bombs in use by G. H. Davis: The power to control fate is held within these delayed detonations, altering the course of history. Slow Coach and infuriated passenger: A comical encounter unfolds as a tardy traveler tests the limits of patience on a journey filled with unexpected detours. WW2 - Parachutist Making A Delayed Drop: Suspense fills the air as a brave soldier defies gravity, executing a meticulously timed descent that leaves his enemies bewildered. Letter written by Ida Stanton on board RMS Carpathia: Ink meets paper amidst rolling waves, capturing emotions and stories that traverse oceans but arrive late to their intended recipients. Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom steps down from the van: In this pivotal moment before space exploration, anticipation builds as an astronaut prepares for launch despite unforeseen setbacks. Technician adjusts microphones for astronaut Virgil: Attention to detail becomes paramount as every second counts when ensuring clear communication during groundbreaking missions beyond Earth's atmosphere. WW2 Poster -- Your Release can be delayed with VD (venereal disease): A stark reminder during wartime that personal choices can have lasting consequences, urging caution and responsibility amongst soldiers far from home. Head and shoulders of Belgian General Leman: Stoic determination shines through adversity as a military leader faces delay after delay while defending his homeland against overwhelming odds. Line of buses in traffic jam at Market Square, Cambridge caused by ongoing construction: Frustration mounts among commuters caught in an urban labyrinth where progress seems perpetually postponed due to never-ending roadworks disrupting daily life. The attack on Cadiz, 1634 (engraving).