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Sinks Collection

"Sinks: A Journey Through History and Tragedy" From the sinking of the mighty Bismarck to the elegant Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair, London

Background imageSinks Collection: The Sinking of the Bismarck

The Sinking of the Bismarck
The sinking of the German Battleship Bismarck. In response to sinking the HMS Hood, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the order to " Sink the Bismarck"

Background imageSinks Collection: Trumpers Barbers - Mayfair, London

Trumpers Barbers - Mayfair, London
Barbershop in Central London - Mayfair. G F Trumper & Sons. An elaborate belt-driven machinery above the mirror drives a head massaging brush. Established 1875

Background imageSinks Collection: Gout Devil Bites 1799

Gout Devil Bites 1799
A little devil sinks his teeth into the swollen foot of a gout sufferer

Background imageSinks Collection: BIRKENHEAD SINKS

BIRKENHEAD SINKS
The sinking of the Birkenhead troopship

Background imageSinks Collection: Falkland Isles Battle

Falkland Isles Battle
BATTLE OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The light cruiser Kent sinks the German cruiser Nurnberg

Background imageSinks Collection: Polka Dot Bikini 1950S

Polka Dot Bikini 1950S
An athletic young woman, wearing an itsy bitsy polka dot bikini with spaghetti straps, sinks into the wet sand on a beach

Background imageSinks Collection: Hairdressing Salon, Paddington Station, c. 1904

Hairdressing Salon, Paddington Station, c. 1904
This hairdressing salon was situated below Platform 1 at Paddington Station. By the rows of bottles, presumably shampoo and aftershave, this was probably the male salon or barbers

Background imageSinks Collection: Titanic Sinks

Titanic Sinks
The Titanic disappears with lights still working on the ship (illustration based on account given by Frederick Hoyt)

Background imageSinks Collection: Cortes Sinks Ships

Cortes Sinks Ships
In order to discourage any faint-hearted Spanish from deserting the Conquest, Cortes sinks his fleet

Background imageSinks Collection: Victoria / Camperdown 4

Victoria / Camperdown 4
Error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part lead to his flagship Victoria and the Camperdown colliding : Victoria sinks, Camperdown is damaged, 300+ drown

Background imageSinks Collection: British Sub Rammed

British Sub Rammed
An Italian torpedo boat heroically rams and sinks a British submarine

Background imageSinks Collection: Victoria / Camperdown 2

Victoria / Camperdown 2
Owing to error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part, the battleships Victoria and Camperdown collide : the flagship Victoria sinks, Camperdown is damaged

Background imageSinks Collection: Lusitania Sinks (Dixon)

Lusitania Sinks (Dixon)
The Cunard passenger liner sinks, with the loss of 1198 lives, after being torpedoed off the Irish coast by German U-boat U-20, while returning to Britain from America

Background imageSinks Collection: Saks Hairdressing, Middlesbrough, Circa 1976

Saks Hairdressing, Middlesbrough, Circa 1976

Background imageSinks Collection: Contrasting Bathroom

Contrasting Bathroom

Background imageSinks Collection: EURYDICE SINKS

EURYDICE SINKS
Royal Navy training frigate, returning from Bermuda, sinks in a storm off the Isle of Wight, losing some 300 lives : later she will be recovered, but the dead stay dead. Date: 24 March 1878

Background imageSinks Collection: SEVERO & MECHANIC DIE

SEVERO & MECHANIC DIE
Brazilian Severo sinks his fortune in what he believes to be a foolproof dirigible : alas, it isn't, and he and his mechanic die when it crashes in the avenue de Maine, Paris. Date: May 1902

Background imageSinks Collection: The Amateur Photographer (colour litho)

The Amateur Photographer (colour litho)
3094537 The Amateur Photographer (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amateur Photographer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSinks Collection: Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond, FSA camp, Merrill, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond, FSA camp, Merrill, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Merrill, Oregon

Background imageSinks Collection: Young migrant girl makes use of facilities... Merrill FSA camp, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939

Young migrant girl makes use of facilities... Merrill FSA camp, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young migrant girl makes use of facilities provided for cleanliness. Merrill FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Klamath County, Oregon

Background imageSinks Collection: Laundry facilities in FSA camp for migrant labor, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Laundry facilities in FSA camp for migrant labor, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Laundry facilities in Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migrant labor. Westley, California

Background imageSinks Collection: Laundry facilities in FSA migrant labor camp, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Laundry facilities in FSA migrant labor camp, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Laundry facilities in Farm Security Administration (FSA) migrant labor camp. Westley, California. [Note General Electric washer]

Background imageSinks Collection: Laundry facilities for migratory workers in FSA camp at Westley, California, 1939

Laundry facilities for migratory workers in FSA camp at Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Laundry facilities for migratory workers in Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp at Westley, California

Background imageSinks Collection: RMS Queen Mary: Barbers shop (b / w photo)

RMS Queen Mary: Barbers shop (b / w photo)
5998303 RMS Queen Mary: Barbers shop (b/w photo) by Bale, Edward Stewart (1889-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbers shop)

Background imageSinks Collection: Golfer Sinks Putt

Golfer Sinks Putt The Open Championship The Open Championship 2012, Royal Lytham & St.Annes Lytham & St.Annes, Lancashire, England 19 July 2012 Date: 19 July 2012

Background imageSinks Collection: Graeme Mcdowell Sinks Put On 15th

Graeme Mcdowell Sinks Put On 15th 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport

Background imageSinks Collection: Graeme Mcdowell Sinks His Birdie On 16th

Graeme Mcdowell Sinks His Birdie On 16th 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport

Background imageSinks Collection: Francesco Molinari Sinks Birdie Put On 18th & Celebrates

Francesco Molinari Sinks Birdie Put On 18th & Celebrates With Edoardo 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort

Background imageSinks Collection: Francesco Molinari Sinks Birdie Put On 18th

Francesco Molinari Sinks Birdie Put On 18th 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport

Background imageSinks Collection: Rory Mcilroy Sinks Birdie On 17th

Rory Mcilroy Sinks Birdie On 17th 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport

Background imageSinks Collection: Ian Poulter Sinks Birdie Put

Ian Poulter Sinks Birdie Put The Open, Royal Birkdale 2008 The Open, Royal Birkdale 2008 Royal Birkdale, Southport, England 20 July 2008 Date: 20 July 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Stewart Cink Sinks Birdie On 18th

Stewart Cink Sinks Birdie On 18th The Open Turnberry 2009 The Open Turnberry 2009 Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland 19 July 2009 Date: 19 July 2009

Background imageSinks Collection: Lee Westwood Sinks Eagle On 7

Lee Westwood Sinks Eagle On 7 The Open Turnberry 2009 The Open Turnberry 2009 Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland 19 July 2009 Date: 19 July 2009

Background imageSinks Collection: Ian Pouter Sinks Birdie Putt On 3

Ian Pouter Sinks Birdie Putt On 3 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 19 September 2008 Date: 19 September 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Miguel Angel Jimenez Sinks Winning Put

Miguel Angel Jimenez Sinks Winning Put Bmw PGA Championship Bmw PGA Championship Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 25 May 2008 Date: 25 May 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Ian Poulter Sinks Birdie On 17th

Ian Poulter Sinks Birdie On 17th 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 20 September 2008 Date: 20 September 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Furyk Sinks Birdie On 17th

Furyk Sinks Birdie On 17th 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 20 September 2008 Date: 20 September 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Boo Weekley Sinks Birdie On 3

Boo Weekley Sinks Birdie On 3 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 21 September 2008 Date: 21 September 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Justin Leonard Sinks Birdie

Justin Leonard Sinks Birdie Date: 20 September 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Leonard Sinks Birdie On 17th

Leonard Sinks Birdie On 17th 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 20 September 2008 Date: 20 September 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Oliver Wilson Sinks Winning Putt

Oliver Wilson Sinks Winning Putt 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 20 September 2008 Date: 20 September 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Oliver Wilson Sinks Birdie On 17th

Oliver Wilson Sinks Birdie On 17th 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 20 September 2008 Date: 20 September 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Graeme Mcdowell Sinks Birdie

Graeme Mcdowell Sinks Birdie 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 19 September 2008 Date: 19 September 2008

Background imageSinks Collection: Padraig Harrington Sinks Winning Putt

Padraig Harrington Sinks Winning Putt Open Champion 2007 The Open Championship Carnoustie, East Fife, Scotland 22 July 2007 Date: 22 July 2007

Background imageSinks Collection: Sergio Garcia Sinks Match Winning Putt Against Mickelson

Sergio Garcia Sinks Match Winning Putt Against Mickelson Europe Ryder Cup Final Day Oakland Hills, Detroit, USA 19 September 2004 Date: 19 September 2004

Background imageSinks Collection: Sergio Garcia Sinks Birdie

Sergio Garcia Sinks Birdie Europe Ryder Cup Day 2 Oakland Hills, Detroit, USA 18 September 2004 Date: 18 September 2004

Background imageSinks Collection: Gary Owen Sinks Birdie Putt

Gary Owen Sinks Birdie Putt The British Open, Royal Lytham & St.Annes 22 July 2001 Date: 22 July 2001

Background imageSinks Collection: Stephen Ames Sinks His Final

Stephen Ames Sinks His Final Put To Win The B & H Int, 19 May 1996 Date: 19 May 1996



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"Sinks: A Journey Through History and Tragedy" From the sinking of the mighty Bismarck to the elegant Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair, London, they have played a significant role in various events throughout history. In 1799, the Gout Devil bit hard as it sunk its teeth into society, leaving a lasting impact. The Birkenhead Sinks became a tale of bravery and sacrifice that echoed through time. And who can forget the Falkland Isles Battle where courage clashed with adversity on treacherous waters? But sinks aren't just witnesses to tragedy; they've also witnessed moments of joy and fashion evolution. In the vibrant 1950s, polka dot bikinis adorned sun-kissed bodies at beaches worldwide while hairdressing salons like Paddington Station's transported customers back to c. 1904. Yet amidst all these tales lies an undeniable truth - even great conquerors face their downfall when Cortes sinks ships and British submarines are rammed during wartime conflicts like Victoria/Camperdown 4 or Victoria/Camperdown 2. And then there was that fateful day when Lusitania sank under Dixon's watchful eye - forever etching itself into maritime history as a symbol of loss and tragedy. Sinks may seem mundane objects found in our homes today, but their stories remind us that they hold more than just water. They carry fragments of human triumphs and tragedies alike – witnessing both heroism and heartbreak unfold upon their porcelain surfaces. So next time you turn on your faucet or wash your hands over a sink, take a moment to appreciate its silent presence - for within those depths lie countless untold stories waiting to be discovered by those willing to listen closely enough.