Strains Collection

Morris Dance / Musto
MORRIS DANCING: Thaxted, Essex. Villagers gather outside the church on a sunny day to watch a morris dancing team perform to the strains of an accordian

Man feeding triplets (colour litho)
3641809 Man feeding triplets (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man feeding triplets. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Monk Resting In Forest (chromolitho)
733449 Monk Resting In Forest (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monk Resting In Forest.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

A street organ & organ grinder
Two young girls dancing in a London street to the strains of the street organ. Date: 1885

Robert Blake (colour litho)
3651554 Robert Blake (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Blake. " For Englands dear green hills he yearns, At heart)

Fancy dress ball near Rag Fair (engraving)
604309 Fancy dress ball near Rag Fair (engraving) by Hasenpflug, Carl Georg Adolph (1802-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life en passant - fancy dress ball near Rag Fair)

Gladstone in 1888
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE As a deaf old man in the House of Commons, he strains to hear what the opposition has to say... Date: 1888

Man at the end of his tether with piano-playing singing wife
" Every Morning I feel like shooting." An American man seemingly at the end of his tether with the less-than-tuneful efforts of his enthusiastic piano-playing, singing wife

Flu virus infection, conceptual image. Computer artwork showing influenza virus particles (round) in the respiratory tract

Paramyxovirus particles, artwork C013 / 4638
Paramyxovirus particles. Computer artwork of a paramyxovirus particles (virions). This family of RNA (ribonucleic acid) viruses is responsible for a number of human and animal diseases

Paramyxovirus particles, artwork C013 / 4639
Paramyxovirus particles. Computer artwork of a paramyxovirus particles (virions). This family of RNA (ribonucleic acid) viruses is responsible for a number of human and animal diseases

Measles virus particle, artwork C013 / 4635
Measles virus particle. Cutaway computer artwork showing the internal and external structure of a measles (Morbillivirus sp.) virus particle (virion)

Influenza virus particle, artwork
Hepatitis C virus. Computer artwork of a hepatitis C virus particle (virions). The virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) enclosed in a capsid

Influenza virus particle, artwork C013 / 4627
Influenza virus particle. Cutaway computer artwork showing the internal and external structure of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion)

Sixties Meal
Urgh - whats that? A young husband strains to see what his experimental wife has conconcted for their evening meal! Date: 1960s

Hungarian Hoop Dancers
Hungarian girls performing a frenzied hoop dance to the wild strains of an accordion! Date: 1930s

E. coli bacteria colony, light micrograph
Escherichia coli bacteria colonies growing on a nutrient substrate, differential interference contrast light micrograph. E

Influenza virus particle. Artwork showing the external structure of an influenza virus particle. The outer surface consists of two types of protein embedded in a lipid envelope

Global flu pandemic, artwork
Global flu pandemic. Computer artwork of a globe within an influenza (flu) A virus particle, representing a global flu pandemic

Swine flu virus particle, artwork
Swine flu virus particle. Computer artwork of a swine influenza (flu) virus particle. At the core of the virus is RNA (ribonucleic acid, orange) genetic material

S. maltophilia bacteria, TEM
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bacteria, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This aerobic Gram-negative bacterium, previously known as Pseudomonas maltophilia

Burns / Cotters Saturday
THE COTTERs SATURDAY NIGHT His bonnet rev rently is laid aside, his lyart haffets wearing thin and bare; Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide

Louis Pasteur in his laboratory
Born in 1822, he studied chemistry under Delafosse. He discovered the nature of the fermentation and went on to research his germ theory of disease

Louis Pasteur experimenting on a chloroformed rabbit
Born in 1822, he studied chemistry under Delafosse. He discovered the nature of the fermentation and went on to research his germ theory of disease

Fable / the Mock-Bird
THE MOCK-BIRD The mock-bird is chastised by a little warbler for imitating and ridiculing their songs without adding any original strains of his own

M. Pasteur in his laboratory in Paris
Louis Pasteur was born in 1822. He studied chemistry under Delafosse. Discovering the nature of fermentation, he went on to research his germ theory of disease

Portrait of Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur (1822-95) studied chemistry under Delafosse. He discovered the nature of the fermentation and went on to research his germ theory of disease

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"Strains: A Melody of Moments and Challenges" Home Recreations Ltd Advertisement: Discover the perfect escape from life's strains with our innovative home entertainment solutions. Man feeding triplets (colour litho): Parenthood brings joy but also its own set - a beautiful balancing act. Monk Resting In Forest (chromolitho): Even in solitude, the mind can be burdened by internal strains that only nature's embrace can alleviate. A street organ & organ grinder: The enchanting melodies of an organ grinder may momentarily lift the strains of everyday life, transporting us to a simpler time. Robert Blake (colour litho): Historical figures bear their own burdens and face immense strains as they shape the course of history. Fancy dress ball near Rag Fair (engraving): Amidst laughter and revelry, masks conceal personal struggles and hidden strains beneath layers of vibrant costumes. Gladstone in 1888: Political leaders shoulder tremendous responsibilities while navigating the complex web of societal strains that demand their attention. The Queen at Balmoral (engraving): Royalty too experiences their share of pressures and obligations amidst regal surroundings, carrying unseen emotional strains within them. Man at the end of his tether with piano-playing singing wife: Relationships often endure moments where individual passions clash, testing love's resilience against strained harmonies. Flu virus infection, conceptual image: The invisible enemy lurks among us, reminding us how easily our health can succumb to viral strains that disrupt daily routines. 11 & 12 Paramyxovirus particles, artwork C013 / 4638-39 : Scientific marvels reveal microscopic battles fought within our bodies as we combat viral intruders' relentless strain on our immune systems. In this symphony called life, "Strains" remind us that challenges exist alongside moments of joy, urging us to find harmony amidst the cacophony.