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"Opposite Worlds: From Police Officers to Children, Exploring Contrasting Realities" In the picturesque Blue Anchor Bay

Background imageOpposite Collection: Group of Palanquin Bearers, rest opposite the Parcel Office

Group of Palanquin Bearers, rest opposite the Parcel Office
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background imageOpposite Collection: House In Peru, Baillie Scott

House In Peru, Baillie Scott
A pair of architectural drawings showing opposite elevations of a house in Peru. Date: early 1900s

Background imageOpposite Collection: Scots Pines

Scots Pines
A landscape photograph which shows a bending river, shaping a large mound which is densely populated with scots pines, which sit opposite a golf course, probably in Dunfermline, Scotland

Background imageOpposite Collection: A Pinch Of Tobacco

A Pinch Of Tobacco
An illustration depicting a gentlemen glancing over his shoulder towards a lady walking down the path, in the opposite direction. this little one is well worth a pinch of tobacco! Date: circa 1901

Background imageOpposite Collection: L'Offre Et La Demande

L'Offre Et La Demande
This illustration, titled Supply and Demand shows a large gentleman having dinner at a fine restaurant, with a lady opposite, a red coated waiter is standing between

Background imageOpposite Collection: From A Paris Window

From A Paris Window
A drypoint etching which displays a view looking out from a window of a house in Paris, France, a lady can be seen opposite, brushing her very long hair, over a decorative wrought iron barrier

Background imageOpposite Collection: War and Peace

War and Peace
An illustration depicting a man in armour, wielding a sword and shield, the embodiment of war, standing beside his opposite, an angelic winged woman, symbolising peace

Background imageOpposite Collection: Sydney in 1813

Sydney in 1813
This view was taken from Grosvenor Street which is in the foreground. George Street crosses this at right angles in front of the white buildings with five windows on upper floor

Background imageOpposite Collection: Nearly A Romance

Nearly A Romance
This lithograph shows a private scene between a soldier, casually leant against his horse, speaking with a lady opposite him. Date: circa 1919

Background imageOpposite Collection: Farmer's Sydney Advertisement

Farmer's Sydney Advertisement
Advertisement for Farmer and Company, a Drapery business established in 1839 by Joseph and Caroline Farmer which became a retail empire and social institution

Background imageOpposite Collection: View along Eastbourne pier with sign for Rifle Saloon

View along Eastbourne pier with sign for Rifle Saloon
Opposite the Rifle Saloon with its Electric Targets is the American Bowling Saloon and in the centre distance is a magnificent multistoried building with many flags. Date: 1903

Background imageOpposite Collection: Rolladen-Schneider LS3 56

Rolladen-Schneider LS3 56, at Lasham, opposite the RAE telemetry station, for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Background imageOpposite Collection: Rolladen-Schneider LS4 EKV

Rolladen-Schneider LS4 EKV (msn 4102), at Lasham, opposite the RAE telemetry station, for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Background imageOpposite Collection: Scene of the capsizing of HMS Eurydice, Isle of Wight

Scene of the capsizing of HMS Eurydice, Isle of Wight
Scene of the capsizing of HMS The Eurydice just opposite Shanklin, Isle of Wight, 24 March 1878. Date: 1878

Background imageOpposite Collection: The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift

The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift
The scene as reinforcements arrive at Rorke's Drift, successfully defended by the British from 3, 000 Zulus. Extended caption

Background imageOpposite Collection: HOGARTH NOON HUGUENOTS

HOGARTH NOON HUGUENOTS
2. Noon Huguenot refugees attend chapel, opposite an eating house - St Giles in the Field is visible in the background. Date: 1738

Background imageOpposite Collection: HOGARTH NOON

HOGARTH NOON
2. Noon Huguenot refugees attend chapel, opposite an eating house - St Giles in the Field is visible in the background. Date: 1738

Background imageOpposite Collection: Structural opposition II

Structural opposition II
Gilbert Claes

Background imageOpposite Collection: The Vintage

The Vintage
Ali Khataw

Background imageOpposite Collection: Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas)
471203 Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Woestyne, Gustave van de (1881-1947); 73x63 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageOpposite Collection: Life goes on

Life goes on
Ali Khataw

Background imageOpposite Collection: A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving)

A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving)
1047097 A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Morning Ride in Athens)

Background imageOpposite Collection: Bianco o nero

Bianco o nero
Photography Espressive

Background imageOpposite Collection: Costume design for the theatre production Korobotchka, (pencil, w / c, gouache)

Costume design for the theatre production Korobotchka, (pencil, w / c, gouache)
1195755 Costume design for the theatre production Korobotchka, (pencil, w/c, gouache) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 30.5x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageOpposite Collection: A New Mode of Presenting Two Addresses at Once, published February 1818

A New Mode of Presenting Two Addresses at Once, published February 1818

Background imageOpposite Collection: Change of Residence, from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints, 1899

Change of Residence, from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints, 1899

Background imageOpposite Collection: Double Birds on Knobbed Pole, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Double Birds on Knobbed Pole, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Double Birds on Knobbed Pole, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Background imageOpposite Collection: Double Birds on Openwork Sphere with Post, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Double Birds on Openwork Sphere with Post, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Background imageOpposite Collection: Printed Cotton, c. 1940. Creator: Joseph Lubrano

Printed Cotton, c. 1940. Creator: Joseph Lubrano
Printed Cotton, c. 1940

Background imageOpposite Collection: Frontiersman Doll, c. 1937. Creator: George File

Frontiersman Doll, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Frontiersman Doll, c. 1937

Background imageOpposite Collection: The lady and her gentleman

The lady and her gentleman
Pablo Abreu

Background imageOpposite Collection: The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas)

The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas)
659827 The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 40.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The London to York Stagecoaches. George Wright (1860-1942)

Background imageOpposite Collection: The Great Eastern rounding the point opposite Blackwall (engraving)

The Great Eastern rounding the point opposite Blackwall (engraving)
609007 The Great Eastern rounding the point opposite Blackwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpposite Collection: The Overland Telegraph from the Cape to Cairo (litho)

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)

Background imageOpposite Collection: Nashville from the opposite bank of the Cumberland, December 1864 (engraving)

Nashville from the opposite bank of the Cumberland, December 1864 (engraving)
959456 Nashville from the opposite bank of the Cumberland, December 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpposite Collection: Opening of a New Railway in Wales, Bettws-y-Coed to Festiniog (engraving)

Opening of a New Railway in Wales, Bettws-y-Coed to Festiniog (engraving)
1054100 Opening of a New Railway in Wales, Bettws-y-Coed to Festiniog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of a New Railway in Wales)

Background imageOpposite Collection: The Sultan of Golconda, Quli Qutb Shah, Seated with His Consort

The Sultan of Golconda, Quli Qutb Shah, Seated with His Consort
874430 The Sultan of Golconda, Quli Qutb Shah, Seated with His Consort, 1700-25 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 19.05 x9.53 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageOpposite Collection: Old houses in Upper Street, Islington, opposite Church (w / c on paper)

Old houses in Upper Street, Islington, opposite Church (w / c on paper)
582662 Old houses in Upper Street, Islington, opposite Church (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old houses in Upper Street, Islington, opposite Church)

Background imageOpposite Collection: Wreck of the ship Gipsy at Bristol

Wreck of the ship Gipsy at Bristol
The stranded Waterford Steam Navigation Companys steamer, the Gipsy, on, May I2th, 1878. The boat left Cumberland Basin for Waterford in the early morning. It was then high water

Background imageOpposite Collection: South Bank, Westminster, London

South Bank, Westminster, London
Enjoying the sun by the river opposite the Houses of Parliament, London. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageOpposite Collection: King Edwards School

King Edwards School
Origins of King Edwards School date back to the 16th century at Bridewell Palace, but in 1830 the school was moved to the House of Occupations at St Georges Fields opposite to the Bethlehem Hospital

Background imageOpposite Collection: Old Rectory Stoke Newington

Old Rectory Stoke Newington
View of the Old Rectory, Stoke Newington, London just prior to its demolition. It was a weatherboard building on the south side of Church Street opposite the church. Date: 1875

Background imageOpposite Collection: Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des

Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens, 1845. Two bearded dandies in redingotes and top hats watch a woman in long riding dress side-saddle on a horse

Background imageOpposite Collection: The booths on the Pont Neuf, Paris, 1844

The booths on the Pont Neuf, Paris, 1844. Woman in fur-trim cape and fur muff over a green dress with boy in cap, shirt and trousers. Equestrian statue of King Henry IV

Background imageOpposite Collection: The Drawing Office, 3rd Floor IMechE

The Drawing Office, 3rd Floor IMechE. Later in c1936 the opposite end was partitioned off as an office. In 1951 the office was transferred to the door-end and re-partitioned. Date: 1936

Background imageOpposite Collection: Sailboats, (oil on canvas)

Sailboats, (oil on canvas)
650457 Sailboats, (oil on canvas) by Lawson, Ernest (1873-1939); 50.8x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailboats. Ernest Lawson (1873-1939). Oil on canvas laid down on board

Background imageOpposite Collection: Young Girl at the Window Opposite the Island of Yeu, (oil on canvas)

Young Girl at the Window Opposite the Island of Yeu, (oil on canvas)
988522 Young Girl at the Window Opposite the Island of Yeu, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 55x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Opposite Worlds: From Police Officers to Children, Exploring Contrasting Realities" In the picturesque Blue Anchor Bay, captured from the opposite side of the Blue Anchor Inn, contrasting scenes unfold. On one hand, we witness the diligent presence of a Police Officer ensuring safety and order in this tranquil coastal haven. On the other hand, children frolic along the sandy shores with carefree abandon, embodying innocence and joy. Transporting ourselves back in time to World War II's pivotal moments, we find ourselves amidst an awe-inspiring sight - Commandos Crossing the Rhine at Wesel. The bravery exhibited by these soldiers stands in stark contrast to their surroundings ravaged by war; a testament to human resilience even in times of chaos. Taking an unexpected turn towards Epsom racecourse unveils another intriguing twist. A Horse That Took The Wrong Turning becomes a symbol of unpredictability and reminds us that life often throws surprises our way when we least expect it. Shifting gears towards historical milestones for equality, we encounter Kos - Women during Ottoman era fighting for their rights through suffrage movements akin to those advocating for Womens Vote worldwide. These brave women defied societal norms and paved the way for future generations. Nature's beauty takes center stage as Gentians - Alpine flowers bloom vibrantly against the majestic backdrop of Eiger mountain range. Their delicate petals juxtaposed against rugged terrain remind us that they can coexist harmoniously if given a chance. Delving into scientific realms brings forth intriguing contrasts such as A Sphere projecting against a Plane from 1792; this hand-colored engraving showcases how geometry challenges our perception by presenting opposing shapes intersecting seamlessly on paper. Crossing continents brings us face-to-face with Liverpool's Birkenhead Park - The Lake where tranquility reigns supreme amidst bustling city life. Here lies proof that opposites attract as urban landscapes blend effortlessly with serene natural settings creating harmony within diversity.