Host Collection (page 14)

Dodder parasitic plant. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a host plant parasitised by a dodder (Cuscuta sp.)

Cotton boll weevil and cotton plant
Boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) with cotton plant (Gossypium sp.). The boll weevil is the most destructive cotton pest in North America. The adult insects measure 3-8.5 mm long

Tooth fungi (Hericium coralloides) on a host tree. The mushroom of this fungi bears its spores on a hymenium (a layer of mother cells)

Mycoplasma bacteria, TEM
Mycoplasma bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a group of Mycoplasma sp. bacteria (orange) surrounding an infected cell (green)

Mycoplasma genitalium bacteria
Mycoplasma genitalium, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). M. genitalium has the smallest genome (total genetic material) of all living organisms

Strangler fig (Ficus aurea) seedling attached to a host tree. The roots of the strangler fig grow downward, engulfing the host tree while also climbing upward towards the sunlight

Mistletoe (Viscum cruciatum)
Red-berried mistletoe (Viscum cruciatum) growing in a Hawthorn (Crataegus). Photographed in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Bromeliad (Tillandsia fasciculata)
Florida bromeliad plants (Tillandsia fasciculata) on host trees. This epiphytic plant is found throughout the USA, Central and South America and Mexico

STEVE ALLEN (1921-2000). American televison personality. Photographed c1955

CAPTAIN KANGAROO, c1955. American actor Bob Keeshan as the eponymous host of the childrens television series Captain Kangaroo, around the time of the shows premiere in 1955

Dolmabahce Palace - view from the Bosphorus
Dolmabahce Palace - Late Imperial Palace on the Bosphorus. Commisioned by Abdul Mecit (1839-61) - architect Nikogos Balyn who in collaboration with his Father completed construction in 1853

Festive Card / Bystander
A Christmas card opens, releasing a whole host of festive imagery: dancers, Santa, music, balloons, and plenty of cheer!

A 1930s British film studio by Alfred Bestall
An impression by Alfred Bestall of the making of a close-up in a British film studio in the 1930s. A host of lighting and camera men are focused on a single actress

A young girl feeds the birds
A young girl in a pretty pink dress, kneels next to a tree stump and feeds a host of small garden birds out of her hand. Ink drawing with watercolour washes by Malcolm Greensmith

Tallulah Bankhead / Harris
TALLULAH BANKHEAD American film and stage actress, talk show host and bonne vivante, pictured here refusing to play to the gallery

The Canterbury Pilgrims in the Yard of the Tabard Inn, 1387
Illustration giving an artists impression of how Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims may have looked as they stood in the yard of the Tabard Inn, 17th April 1387

Et Angels from Mercury
The angels in the Planet Mercury: " So drew full more than thousand splendours towards us." (Canto V, lines 99-100)

Waterloo / Scott Poem 23
NAPOLEONIC WARS " But on the British heart were lost the terrors of the charging host; for not an eye the storm that viewed changed its proud glance of fortitude"

Huilan Pavilion seaside beach resort and host of the sailing events of the 2008 Olympic Games, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, Asia

Modern skyscrapers in the seaside beach resort and host of the sailing events of the 2008 Olympic Games, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, Asia

Elisha Heals Naaman
He cures Naaman (captain of the host of the king of Syria) of his leprosy by making him bathe seven times in the river Jordan

Drinks at Squires Hall
A guest from town is given a heart welcome by his host the Squire; some of the other men are less forthcoming

The Wassail Bowl, Ancient
A dwarf stirs the punchbowl at a lively Christmas party, while other guests amuse themselves with snapdragon, a jester jests, musicians play, and the host presides as Father Xmas

Exorcist Expels Demon
An exorcist (Jesus) successfully drives a demon from the body of its victim - you can see the nasty creature taking flight as it emerges from its involuntary host

Water to Wine
Invited to a wedding at Cana, in Galilee, he turns water into wine when his host runs out of refreshment

Helen Points out Heroes
Helen points out the chief heroes in the Greek host to Priam

Procession of the Host 1820
Roman Catholic procession of the Host

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Captivating the stage, the host orchestrates a mesmerizing display of art and culture. From 'A Star Explodes' to 'The Banquet', each masterpiece unfolds like Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on the road, weaving tales of wonder and enchantment. The Adoration of the Christ Child by an unknown creator evokes a sense of divine grace, while 'Flying for the Summer Week-end' takes us on a thrilling adventure through vibrant skies. Like Saint Tarcisius carrying his sacred duty, this host guides us with unwavering dedication. In another realm, Lena Zavaroni, the pop singer at Italia Conti Dancing school in London, captivates hearts with her soulful voice and graceful moves. With every step she takes alongside Kenneth Kendall, they create magic that transcends time and space. Even amidst teddy bears or surrounded by a pair of angels, their presence shines bright. As we witness these captivating moments brought forth by our beloved host, we are reminded that true artistry knows no boundaries, and is through their passion and talent that they transport us to realms beyond imagination – where dreams come alive and souls find solace.