Holed Collection

Picture No. 10947847
Men-an Tol - Holed Stone West Cornwall, UK. Date:

War in the Soudan, First Attempt to take the Town of Metammeh, 21 January (engraving)
1591231 War in the Soudan, First Attempt to take the Town of Metammeh, 21 January (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: War in the Soudan)

Two poor black children sheltering beneath a tattered umbrella (colour litho)
6030981 Two poor black children sheltering beneath a tattered umbrella (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A tramp steamer in dry dock (colour litho)
3622169 A tramp steamer in dry dock (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tramp steamer in dry dock)

Holed Out by Louis Wain
Humorous colour illustration by Louis Wain, the famous cat artist, showing a group of cats on a golf course

insect shelter
4590 Insect shelter Chelsea Flowershow 2009, Future Nature garden, designed by Ark Design

The deadly effect of a torpedo, c1917 (1919). Artist: FC Coleman
The deadly effect of a torpedo, c1917 (1919). From The Wonder Book of the Navy for Boys and Girls, by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

Holed Stone, Tobernavean, near Sligo - a view of a holed upright stone with a boy crawled into the hole for scale. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Sligo: Tobernaveen). Date: circa early 1900s

Holed Cross, Glencolumbkille - a view of an early inscribed standing stone, which was holed in an inscription. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal: Glencolumbkille). Date: circa early 1900s

Holed Cross, Bonamargy Abbey, Ballycastle. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Ballycastle). Date: circa early 1900s

A Relief Party making their way up the trenches. On reverse of postcard - This shows the relief party making their way up to the trenches along the shell-holed and muddy roads

Picture No. 10947846
Men-an Tol - Holed Stone West Cornwall, UK. Date:

Picture No. 10947845
Men-an Tol - Holed Stone West Cornwall, UK. Date:

A steamer holed by a German mine

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"Holed: A Journey Through Time and Circumstances" In this captivating photo collection, we delve into the concept of being "holed" - a state of vulnerability, resilience, and unexpected encounters. Picture No. 10947847 takes us back to the War in the Soudan, where brave soldiers made their first attempt to take the town of Metammeh on that fateful day of January 21st. The engraving captures both the determination and uncertainty etched on their faces. Amidst turmoil, we witness two poor black children seeking solace beneath a tattered umbrella in a color litho print. Their resilience shines through as they find shelter amidst adversity – a powerful reminder that hope can be found even in the most challenging circumstances. Transitioning from human struggles to those faced by vessels, we encounter a tramp steamer resting in dry dock. Its worn appearance tells tales of countless journeys undertaken while carrying dreams and aspirations across vast oceans. Louis Wain's artwork titled "Holed Out" introduces us to his whimsical world where cats navigate life with playful curiosity despite being surrounded by holes. It reminds us that sometimes it is our ability to adapt and find joy amidst imperfections that truly defines our character. Nature too has its own way of providing shelter as seen in an insect shelter captured within these images. This intricate creation showcases how insects ingeniously carve out spaces for themselves within nature's tapestry. Shifting gears once more, we are confronted with war's devastating impact through FC Coleman's poignant depiction titled "The deadly effect of a torpedo. " This haunting image serves as a stark reminder of how one single act can leave lives forever changed - highlighting both humanity's capacity for destruction and resilience against adversity. Moving away from conflict zones but staying rooted in history, we explore ancient sites like Tobernavean near Sligo adorned with holed stones - mysterious relics shrouded in folklore whose purpose still eludes us.