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The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955
A stunning, bold front cover design featuring a tall and elegant woman wearing a simple black strapless evening dress and a sumptuous lime green wrap with matching choker necklace

Great Barr Colony, Staffordshire
Great Barr colony for mental defectives, opened circa 1918 by the Walsall and West Bromwich Joint Committee to house people with severe learning difficulties

PROFESSOR MORIARTY
THE FINAL PROBLEM The evil professor Moriarty; named by Holmes the Napoleon of Crime'. Date: First published: 1893

Airing Court at Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Children and nurses enjoy playing with toys in an airing court at the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London)

Scotland / Dunbar Castle
Dramatic coastal view of Dunbar Castle during a severe storm

PRINCE JOHN / 1914-19 / ILN
PRINCE JOHN Youngest son of George V. Died aged thirteen, having suffered severe epileptic fits from infancy onwards

Old Maid card - Old Maid. circa 1940s

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Father Eymard, 1963 (bronze)
XBP390717 Father Eymard, 1963 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Peter Julian Eymard (1811-68) French Catholic priest; after the death of his sister

Portrait of a young man

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

Sensual face of a young woman

Childrens Ward, Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Children in cots and nurses in a ward of the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London). The hospital was opened in 1893 as a fever hospital by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Caterham Asylum. Surrey - Disabled Childrens Ward
A disabled childrens ward at Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Like its twin at Leavesden, the asylum was established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for Londons sick poor with mental conditions

Caterham Asylum, Surrey - Childrens Training Centre
The childrens training centre at Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Like its twin at Leavesden, the asylum was established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for Londons sick poor with mental

Caterham Asylum, Surrey - Carpentry Class
A carpentry class for inmates of Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Like its twin at Leavesden, the asylum was established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for Londons sick poor with mental

Portrait of a young man, cool tone

Girl, teenager, serious

Strong Cheese repels diner and waiter
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope

Fountain Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
The Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London) was opened in 1893 as a fever hospital by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

1950S Office Computer
A man and a women working together with a Pegasus computer at Ferrantis London computer Centre, 21 Portland Place, W1. Date: 1950s

Cyclone, Galveston 1900
Galveston, Texas, is devastated by a severe storm

View of the Oosterpark, Amsterdam, in the Snow, 1892, by Geo
George Hendrik Breitner (1857-1923). Dutch painter. View of the Oosterpark, Amsterdam, in the Snow, 1892. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Caterham Asylum, Surrey
Aerial view of the Asylum for Imbeciles opened in 1870 at Caterham in Surrey. The Asylum, with its twin at Leavesden, was established by the Metropolitan Asylums Board to provide care for Londons

Cheery Families - Mr Switch the Schoolmaster. 1890s

Henri Rochefort / Sem
HENRI ROCHEFORT Controversial French journalist, looking rather severe Date: 1830 - 1913

Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205975 Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Villagers burning Themselves to avoid the Pindharis, 1815 (litho)
8660965 Villagers burning Themselves to avoid the Pindharis, 1815 (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villagers burning Themselves to avoid the Pindharis)

16th century card shark is taken for punishment
6266269 16th century card shark is taken for punishment; (add.info.: In 16th century England professional card sharks with marked packs and loaded dice took advantage of simple people)

A Sea Fight off Texel (colour litho)
8661442 A Sea Fight off Texel (colour litho) by Isabey, Eugene (1803-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sea Fight off Texel)

The Capture of the Five Kings (litho)
8661285 The Capture of the Five Kings (litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of the Five Kings)

Franti is hunting of the class by his master, 19th century (print)
FGL5483001 Franti is hunting of the class by his master, 19th century (print); (add.info.: illustration of the novel 'Cuore' by Edmondo de Amicis (1846-1908) (1866)

Letter M: Swift, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205987 Letter M: Swift, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Prince, L.M. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Prince, L.M. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 24

Edey, Fred, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Edey, Fred, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Workmen use gas heaters to free the points at Cardiff Station, Cardiff Central railway station, South Wales Main Line in Cardiff, Wales, 20th February 1978

A car is left in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan, southeast Wales, 20th February 1978

Milkman Jack Jones keeps the daily pints on the move in Aberfan, South Wales, 20th February 1978

Pembrokeshire Farmer Pat Russell is rescued by the army after being stuck in a snowdrift on the Castlemartin tank training range

Sledges out at Ridgeway, Newport, south east Wales, 19th February 1978. Pictured, Jenny Hancock and her daughter Caroline sledge down hill

Feeding their Cattle, John Flay and Devin Hudson of Ton-Pil Farm, Peterston Wentloog, south west of the city of Newport, South Wales, 19th February 1978

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina N610FF
Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Canso (PBY-5A) N610FF (msn CV-399) of Barringer Research Limited, based in Toronto, Canada. The aircraft is seen at London Heathrow Airport for the 60 Years of Heathrow

Young athlete in white briefs

zanzibari girl
Photo Muslim girl walking barefoot on dervne with baggage on their heads, filmed in Madagascar in October 2014, Tanzania. Robert Fowler

Charing Cross Station, Underground
This painting provides a view looking down upon the entrance to Charing Cross Underground Station, opened originally in 1864 by South Eastern Railway

Lynmouth harbour side view with boats and bridge
Lynmouth is a small village in South Devon near Exmoor. It is a picturesque holiday spot as the image shows. In 1952 it suffered from severe flooding which led to the strengthing of the sea defences

HOCHE DIES AT WETZLAR
LOUIS LAZARE HOCHE, French general, dies of a pulmonary infection at Wetzlar, while campaigning. He is aged only 29 and is a severe loss to the French military. Date: 1797

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"Captivating the Severe Elegance of Autumn Fashion in 1955: A Glimpse into Tatler's Stylish World" Step into the enchanting world of The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955, where elegance meets severity. From the mysterious allure of Professor Moriarty to the court airing at Fountain Mental Hospital in Tooting, Surrey, this edition takes you on a sartorial journey like no other. Discover Dunbar Castle's majestic backdrop as Scotland sets the stage for fashion royalty. Prince John's timeless style from 1914-19 graces our pages with an ILN tribute that leaves a lasting impression. A serious teenage girl captivates hearts with her enigmatic gaze while an Old Maid card reminds us of life's unexpected twists and turns. Intrigue unfolds as young men confidently recline or kneel on couches, their bare torsos exuding both vulnerability and strength. Father Eymard's bronze sculpture from 1963 adds a touch of divine artistry to this captivating collection. Amidst it all, a young man dons an open plaid shirt in a backyard setting, effortlessly blending casual charm with rugged sophistication. The Childrens Ward at Fountain Mental Hospital offers glimpses of hope and resilience amidst adversity—a reminder that even in severe circumstances, joy can be found. As we delve into these pages filled with striking visuals and thought-provoking narratives, we are reminded that true beauty lies not only in perfection but also in embracing life’s complexities. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and fashion as we celebrate the profound impact that even seemingly severe moments can have on our lives—forever etched within our memories like treasured works of art.