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"From Prefabs to Palaces: A Glimpse into Temporary Moments in History" Building of a prefabricated houses in 3 hours

Background imageTemporary Collection: Aerial view of a makeshift camp as containers are put into place to house several hundred

Aerial view of a makeshift camp as containers are put into place to house several hundred
Aerial view of a makeshift camp as containers (rear) are put into place to house several hundred migrants living in what is known as the " Jungle", a squalid sprawling camp in Calais

Background imageTemporary Collection: A Cuban migrant couple rests inside a tent at a provisional shelter in Paso Canoas

A Cuban migrant couple rests inside a tent at a provisional shelter in Paso Canoas, at the border with Costa Rica March 20, 2016

Background imageTemporary Collection: A makeshift military front loader drives in Dahiyat al-Assad, west Aleppo city

A makeshift military front loader drives in Dahiyat al-Assad, west Aleppo city, Syria October 28, 2016. REUTERS/Ammar Abdullah TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageTemporary Collection: A migrants abandoned traditional shoe is seen in a muddy field at a camp of makeshift

A migrants abandoned traditional shoe is seen in a muddy field at a camp of makeshift shelters for migrants and asylum-seekers from Iraq, Kurdistan, Iran and Syria, called the Grande Synthe jungle

Background imageTemporary Collection: A dummy village made of canvas used for Artillery practise with Lyddite shells - near Okehampton

A dummy village made of canvas used for Artillery practise with Lyddite shells - near Okehampton, Dartmoor. A shell explodes near the Church'. Date: 1912

Background imageTemporary Collection: Verdun Victims remains still in temporary Ossuary

Verdun Victims remains still in temporary Ossuary in 1927, awaiting definitive internment. See 10412369 for an earlier shot of the same location. Date: 1927

Background imageTemporary Collection: Construction of Lenin's mausoleum, Red Square

Construction of Lenin's mausoleum, Red Square
Vladimir Lenin was an exceptional revolutionary, adored by the majority of Russia, and regarded as being among the leading global intellectuals of the time

Background imageTemporary Collection: Construction of Lenin's Temporary Mausoleum

Construction of Lenin's Temporary Mausoleum
A temporary but elaborate wooden mausoleum was quickly built on Red Square in Moscow to hold Vladimir Lenin's Body following his death in 1924

Background imageTemporary Collection: Lenin's mausoleum, Construction, Red Square

Lenin's mausoleum, Construction, Red Square
The Russian Communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin died of a stroke on the 21st of January 1924. Due to the exceptional public support he received whilst alive it was deemed fitting to honour him in

Background imageTemporary Collection: Temporary buildings after World War Two under construction at the Bristol Aeroplane Company's

Temporary buildings after World War Two under construction at the Bristol Aeroplane Company's factory at Barwell. Date: 1947

Background imageTemporary Collection: Keeping Green the Memory of the Glorious Dead

Keeping Green the Memory of the Glorious Dead
Crowds come to pay their respects to the dead as they walk past the cenotaph memorial in Whitehall. A temporary construction in 1919, it was completed the following year in Portland stone

Background imageTemporary Collection: Charing Cross - Temporary Entrance 1864

Charing Cross - Temporary Entrance 1864
Temporary entrance to the station from Villiers Street. 1864

Background imageTemporary Collection: Boeing B-52D Stratofortress 56-0689

Boeing B-52D Stratofortress 56-0689 (msn 464060) at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. before construction of the American Air Museum building

Background imageTemporary Collection: Farmer saloon and stagecoach tavern which is the temporary... Gem County, Idaho, 1939

Farmer saloon and stagecoach tavern which is the temporary... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farmer saloon and stagecoach tavern which is the temporary home of a member of the Ola self help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

Background imageTemporary Collection: Farmer saloon and stagecoach tavern... the Ola self help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939

Farmer saloon and stagecoach tavern... the Ola self help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939
Farmer saloon and stagecoach tavern which is the temporary home of a member of the Ola self help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

Background imageTemporary Collection: Sick flood refugee in the Red Cross temporary infirmary at Forrest City, Arkansas, 1937

Sick flood refugee in the Red Cross temporary infirmary at Forrest City, Arkansas, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
Sick flood refugee in the Red Cross temporary infirmary at Forrest City, Arkansas

Background imageTemporary Collection: Sketches of London from October 1901 (engraving)

Sketches of London from October 1901 (engraving)
585060 Sketches of London from October 1901 (engraving) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from October 1901: attacking Slaters Cupola)

Background imageTemporary Collection: Camp Architecture, Brandy Station, Virginia, January 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner

Camp Architecture, Brandy Station, Virginia, January 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Camp Architecture, Brandy Station, Virginia, January 1864. Albumen print, pl. 57 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Background imageTemporary Collection: USA, Colorado, San Juan National Forest, Autumn colored aspen (Populus tremuloides

USA, Colorado, San Juan National Forest, Autumn colored aspen (Populus tremuloides) and spruce beneath Potato Hill in early morning; San Juan Range

Background imageTemporary Collection: General Post-Office, Army of the Potomac, December, 1863

General Post-Office, Army of the Potomac, December, 1863
3951185 General Post-Office, Army of the Potomac, December, 1863 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.8x22.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageTemporary Collection: Royal Tent Made for Muhammad Shah (ruled 1834-48), 1834-48 (textile)

Royal Tent Made for Muhammad Shah (ruled 1834-48), 1834-48 (textile)
3709914 Royal Tent Made for Muhammad Shah (ruled 1834-48), 1834-48 (textile) by Qajar School (19th century); 360x400 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Interior: wool: plain weave)

Background imageTemporary Collection: A Hunting He Would Go, the Story of a Brand-New Coat and a Tall Silk Hat (colour litho)

A Hunting He Would Go, the Story of a Brand-New Coat and a Tall Silk Hat (colour litho)
1039039 A Hunting He Would Go, the Story of a Brand-New Coat and a Tall Silk Hat (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hunting He Would Go)

Background imageTemporary Collection: View of the temporary bridge of London as it appeared on fire on the night of 11 April 1758

View of the temporary bridge of London as it appeared on fire on the night of 11 April 1758 (engraving)
820097 View of the temporary bridge of London as it appeared on fire on the night of 11 April 1758 (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTemporary Collection: Works on the Midland Railway at Kings Cross, London; temporary bridge

Works on the Midland Railway at Kings Cross, London; temporary bridge, Old St Pancras Road (engraving)
583482 Works on the Midland Railway at Kings Cross, London; temporary bridge, Old St Pancras Road (engraving) by English School

Background imageTemporary Collection: A Roman atrium (pen & ink on paper)

A Roman atrium (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407563 A Roman atrium (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Background imageTemporary Collection: The Fallen House of Chivalry, c. 1610 (pen & ink on paper)

The Fallen House of Chivalry, c. 1610 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407518 The Fallen House of Chivalry, c.1610 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageTemporary Collection: Reception of the hostages from Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, by Lord Cornwallis

Reception of the hostages from Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, by Lord Cornwallis, March 1792. Tipus two sons, aged about ten and eight

Background imageTemporary Collection: The advance continues (colour litho)

The advance continues (colour litho)
2778587 The advance continues (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The advance continues)

Background imageTemporary Collection: Two women in fashionable holiday outfits pose for their photograph outside their chalet

Two women in fashionable holiday outfits pose for their photograph outside their chalet in Jaywick. Date: 1931

Background imageTemporary Collection: The Completion of the Uganda Railway, the Last Hundred Miles (b / w photo)

The Completion of the Uganda Railway, the Last Hundred Miles (b / w photo)
1601166 The Completion of the Uganda Railway, the Last Hundred Miles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Completion of the Uganda Railway)

Background imageTemporary Collection: Evacuee arriving at her new home with the Billeting Officer

Evacuee arriving at her new home with the Billeting Officer
An Evacuee arriving at her new temporary home. The great evacuation scheme, arranged by the Miistry of Health, was carried out by school teachers, members of the WVS and local authorities

Background imageTemporary Collection: Ventilation (engraving)

Ventilation (engraving)
1593967 Ventilation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ventilation. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 31 January 1846)

Background imageTemporary Collection: Celebrating the coronation of King Edward VII - Fulham

Celebrating the coronation of King Edward VII - Fulham
Celebrating the coronation of King Edward VII in Fulham, West London - decorations adorning the streetside buildings and crowds gathering beneath and around a temporary arch across the street

Background imageTemporary Collection: View over Dikkebus Lake, Dickebusch, Belgium

View over Dikkebus Lake, Dickebusch, Belgium
The name Dickebusch means hick forest and dates from the time that this area was dense woodland. The Germans never took the lake, although they reached the water in May 1918

Background imageTemporary Collection: Westminster Abbey, London - Coronation of Elizabeth II

Westminster Abbey, London - Coronation of Elizabeth II
Temporary entrance to Westminster Abbey, London - Coronation of Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Background imageTemporary Collection: Temp Seats, Buckingham Palace - Coronation of Elizabeth II

Temp Seats, Buckingham Palace - Coronation of Elizabeth II
Temporary Seating in front of Buckingham Palace, London - Coronation of Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Background imageTemporary Collection: Temp entrance, Westminster Abbey, Coronation Elizabeth II

Temp entrance, Westminster Abbey, Coronation Elizabeth II
Temporary entrance at the front of Westminster Abbey, London - Coronation of Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Background imageTemporary Collection: Heraldic statues outside Westminster Abbey, London

Heraldic statues outside Westminster Abbey, London
The Queens Beasts, heraldic statues which stood in front of the temporary western annexe to Westminster Abbey, London, for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. 1953

Background imageTemporary Collection: A temporary wartime policeman in uniform, September 1939

A temporary wartime policeman in uniform, September 1939
A temporary wartime " bobby" wearing his armband and helmet, and carrying his gas mask in London, a few weeks after the outbreak of World War Two. Date: 1939

Background imageTemporary Collection: Temporary emergency bridge in Belgium, Sept 1939

Temporary emergency bridge in Belgium, Sept 1939
Temporary emergency bridge constructed in Belgium in case of a German invasion. The bridge is supported by five barges which function as pontoons

Background imageTemporary Collection: Soldiers in their quarters at a racecourse, September 1939

Soldiers in their quarters at a racecourse, September 1939
Soldiers photographed at an unidentified race course in their temporary sleeping quarters in September 1939. In peacetime, these seats would be reserved for richer customers. September 1939

Background imageTemporary Collection: Pontoon Bridge, across the Rappahannock, May 1863 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)

Pontoon Bridge, across the Rappahannock, May 1863 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951155 Pontoon Bridge, across the Rappahannock, May 1863 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.8x23 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageTemporary Collection: Culpeper, Virginia. November, 1893 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)

Culpeper, Virginia. November, 1893 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951184 Culpeper, Virginia. November, 1893 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.3x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageTemporary Collection: The Temple of Apollo (pen & ink on paper)

The Temple of Apollo (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407592 The Temple of Apollo (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Background imageTemporary Collection: Proscenium and standing scene, c. 1635 (pen & ink on paper)

Proscenium and standing scene, c. 1635 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407573 Proscenium and standing scene, c.1635 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageTemporary Collection: Tragic scene (pen & ink on paper)

Tragic scene (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407554 Tragic scene (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Background imageTemporary Collection: Cupidss Palace, c. 1619-23 (pen & ink on paper)

Cupidss Palace, c. 1619-23 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407548 Cupidss Palace, c.1619-23 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English



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"From Prefabs to Palaces: A Glimpse into Temporary Moments in History" Building of a prefabricated houses in 3 hours, 1945: Witness the marvel of efficiency as homes rise from the ground within hours, offering hope and shelter amidst post-war chaos. WW2 - Chef cooking in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London: Amidst destruction, resilience prevails as a chef fearlessly prepares meals amidst the rubble, reminding us that life goes on even during wartime. Chaffinch (Morris): Delight in nature's temporary visitors as a vibrant chaffinch graces our surroundings with its fleeting presence, bringing joy and color to our lives. Aftermath of fire, London Hop Exchange: The charred remnants bear witness to the destructive power of flames but also serve as a reminder of human determination to rebuild and restore what was lost. Sheep Hatch Camp Schools - 5 October 1945: Education becomes an oasis for young minds seeking solace after World War II; witness their resilience and thirst for knowledge despite the tumultuous times. Selection of diamond crystals: Marvel at these sparkling gems formed over millions of years; they remind us that beauty can emerge from pressure and adversity if we allow ourselves to shine through it all. The Temporary Courthouse at Morant Bay: Step into history where justice prevailed even under challenging circumstances; this courthouse stands tall as a testament to fairness amid uncertainty. Athelney in Somerset, the most flooded village in England: Explore how residents adapt and persevere against relentless floods; their indomitable spirit shines through every wave that threatens their home. Insane Soldiers Asylum, Chatham, Kent, 1857: Uncover forgotten stories within these walls where compassion met mental health struggles head-on; let us remember those who fought battles both seen and unseen. Russian Jews in England.